EDE has had batteries on the mind for a long time. They have been working for many years on their methane pyrolysis process to produce different morphologies of their CNT. They just signed a JV to sell their CNT to develop and make batteries. This is from the 1/2 yearly report just put out;
"Pyrolysis Technology
• Following interest from a large multi-national company in Eden Innovations Ltd (“Eden”
’s patented, core pyrolysis technology to produce hydrogen and carbon nanotubes from natural gas without producing CO2 as a by-product, Eden has developed a different grade of carbon nanotubes (CNT) which are being analysed for suitability for use in high performance batteries."
Yet you are still here after all these yrs bleating on "Nope! Not going to happen. They can't. They won't. La la la, I can't hear you." Jebus.
I like this bit from the article Smooge;
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MWCNTs have numerous application areas from thermal interface materials to coatings but the key sectors are as an additive in energy storage and polymers.
Energy storage: Driven by the demand for electrification, this market is booming and CNTs are well positioned. The nanotubes act as a conductive additive for either electrode in both current and next-generation lithium-ion battery designs, incorporation of a relatively small weight % can have a significant boost to energy density. The enhanced conductivity is obvious, but the mechanical properties are also very important in providing anchorage that enables thicker electrodes, wider temperature range, or materials that give a higher capacity. How they are dispersed, used with or without a binder, and combined with other additives are all examined in extensive detail within the report. Although lacking the same addressable market, there are also key developments in the role of CNTs for ultracapacitors that are explored in a dedicated chapter.
Polymer additives: Either in a standalone polymer matrix or within a fiber reinforced polymer composite, CNTs can play a significant role through their blend of properties. This can range from improving interlaminar strength in composite layups to improving the electrostatic discharge capabilities. There have been some longstanding success stories here including for fuel systems and electronic packaging, but with energy storage dramatically increasing the volume, and the price correspondingly dropping, more applications will open up over the next decade."
EDE is all over it. Just waiting for the world to catch up. And economic conditions to firm up.
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