mn in batteries

In case you haven;t seen it
http://resourceinvestingnews.com/15256-manganese-finds-new-markets-in-battery-technology.html


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A new and exciting market is opening for manganese that could provide the metal with explosive growth potential, and diversification away from it ties to the steel industry. This market is essential to the future, from high tech consumer goods, to the automotive industry, and energy production. The future for manganese lies in battery technology.

The use of manganese in battery technology is an exciting new market for the metal. Currently, the new Chevy Volt uses a version of a lithium-ion manganese rich battery, and with emerging technology the benefits of manganese are only going to continue to grow. Researchers at the University of Illinois are developing batteries using manganese that can recharge in minutes, not hours.
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It's an interesting article for the future. The present of course is all steel related.