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BASF SE (BASF) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) announced a strategic partnership on battery materials solutions, including cathode active …

Why is BASF a leading cathode active material supplier?

As a leading cathode active material (CAM) supplier to battery producers, BASF has invested in R&D, increased global production capabilities and formed joint ventures to ensure access to the best technology, talent and expertise.

Why should you choose BASF battery materials?

We offer one of the broadest CAM portfolios in the industry and optimize our solutions for all application segments. Why BASF Battery Materials? CAM is the heart of a lithium-ion battery. Within the electrified powertrain, it allows for the greatest level of differentiation and holds the largest material value.

Will BASF be able to supply electric vehicles with cathode active materials?

Both plants, which will start-up in 2022, produce cathode active materials with an initial capacity enabling the supply of around 400,000 full electric vehicles per year with BASF battery materials. Those innovative cathode materials by BASF increase the performance of batteries whilst promoting the success of climate-friendly mobility.

Where is BASF's new cathode active materials plant located?

BASF’s new plant for cathode active materials is located at the German BASF site in Schwarzheide. The new plant will focus on the production of high-energy density cathode active materials to be part of the European battery value chain for electric vehicles.

Who is cathode active materials?

We are a leading global supplier of advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAM) for the lithium-ion batteries market, providing high-performance CAM to the world’s largest cell producers and for leading OEM platforms. We complement our portfolio with Sourcing & Metals Management, as well as various Battery Recycling solutions.

Where is BASF building a battery plant?

Ludwigshafen, Germany, and Moscow, Russia, October 22, 2018 – BASF has selected Harjavalta, Finland, as the first location for battery materials production serving the European automotive market. The plant will be constructed adjacent to the nickel and cobalt refinery owned by Norilsk Nickel (Nornickel).

BASF and CATL have signed a framework agreement to accelerate …

BASF SE (BASF) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) announced a strategic partnership on battery materials solutions, including cathode active …

Battery materials meet recycling: BASF is the first company to ...

Together with customers, politicians and partners, BASF today (June 29, 2023) celebrated the opening of Europe''s first co-located center of battery material production and battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The inauguration of a state-of-the-art production facility for high-performance cathode active materials and the unveiling ceremony for a battery …

BASF and CATL have signed a framework agreement to accelerate …

BASF SE (BASF) and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) announced a strategic partnership on battery materials solutions, including cathode active materials (CAM) and battery recycling. The collaboration aims at developing a sustainable battery value chain, in support of CATL''s localization in Europe and contributes ...

Partnership between BASF and Nanotech Energy will enable …

Ludwigshafen, Germany and Chico, California – BASF, a globally leading battery materials producer, and Nanotech Energy, a worldwide leader in the field of graphene-based energy storage products, have agreed to partner to significantly reduce the CO2 footprint of Nanotech''s lithium-ion batteries for the North American market. The agreement aims to close …

News · BASF Battery Materials

Christine Grosse Lembeck to lead BASF''s Battery Recycling business. Read more. April 16, 2024. Recovering valuable metals in Schwarzheide: BASF has started prototype metal refinery for battery recycling . Read more. April 11, 2024. BASF starts change negotiations for Harjavalta precursor battery materials plant because of lengthy permitting process with …

Lithium-Ion Battery Materials

BASF has a portfolio of advanced cathode materials to allow higher energy density, improved safety due to a higher temperature stability, and increased efficiency by enabling more discharge/ charge battery cycles. BASF''s HED …

Home · BASF Battery Materials

We are a leading global supplier of advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAM) for the lithium-ion batteries market, providing high-performance CAM to the world''s largest cell producers and for …

Battery materials shape the future of eMobility

As a leading cathode active material (CAM) supplier to battery producers, BASF has invested in R&D, increased global production capabilities and formed joint ventures to ensure access to …

Cathode Active Materials · BASF Battery Materials

Our HED™ product family contains high-energy density cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries that are well-suited for the evolving requirements of batteries in automotive drivetrains. Your choice for maximum power and low resistance in the final battery cell application.

BASF and Shanshan form battery materials joint venture in China

BASF Shanshan Battery Materials Co., Ltd. is the joint venture formed by BASF and Shanshan in 2021 (BASF 51% and Shanshan 49%). The company had been established by Shanshan in 2003 and it has already been a leading supplier of cathode active materials (CAM) in China, with the industry leading products like Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO) and Ternary …

Battery materials shape the future of eMobility

As a leading cathode active material (CAM) supplier to battery producers, BASF has invested in R&D, increased global production capabilities and formed joint ventures to ensure access to the best technology, talent and expertise.

BASF is the first company to establish a co-located battery materials ...

Together with customers, politicians and partners, BASF celebrated on June 29 the opening of Europe''s first co-located center of battery material production and battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The inauguration of a state-of-the-art production facility for high-performance cathode active materials and the unveiling ...

Solutions · BASF Battery Materials

We provide high performance Cathode Active Materials (CAM) to the world''s largest cell manufacturers and leading OEM platforms and complement our portfolio with comprehensive Battery Recycling solutions and Sourcing & Metals Management services.

Deep dive into battery materials research

Cathode active materials are central to the performance, affordability, reliability and sustainability of advanced electric vehicle batteries. Our researchers use a comprehensive "toolbox" of different methods to influence the properties of the materials: from the composition of the metals, different particle sizes and distributions, to the adjustment of porosity and surface properties. Have a ...

Lithium-Ion Battery Materials

BASF has a portfolio of advanced cathode materials to allow higher energy density, improved safety due to a higher temperature stability, and increased efficiency by enabling more discharge/ charge battery cycles. BASF''s HED product family is …

Solutions · BASF Battery Materials

We provide high performance Cathode Active Materials (CAM) to the world''s largest cell manufacturers and leading OEM platforms and complement our portfolio with …

European battery materials investment project

Innovative cathode active materials from BASF will enhance the performance of batteries and promote the success of climate-friendly mobility. With the investments in Harjavalta, Finland and Schwarzheide, Germany, BASF is reaffirming its support for the European Commission''s agenda towards a European value chain for battery production.

Cathode Active Materials · BASF Battery Materials

Cathode Active Materials. Together with our customers, we shape the future of electromobility. We offer one of the broadest CAM portfolios in the industry and optimize our solutions for all application segments. Why BASF Battery Materials? Technical excellence and operational know-how in CAM production since 2012 ; The only CAM producer with a world-scale production …

BASF selected as strategic supplier of high-performance cathode …

BASF has delivered the first batch of nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cathode active materials (CAM) via its majority-owned joint venture BASF TODA Battery Materials LLC (BTBM) to Prime Planet Energy & Solutions (PPES), a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Panasonic Holdings Corporation (Panasonic).

Sourcing & Metals Management · BASF Battery Materials

Battery base metals including lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese enable the high performance our cathode active materials. With the fast growth global EV industry and the dynamics of base metal supply and demand, reliable, sustainable and competitive sourcing of these metal materials and precursors will be key to success for everybody in the battery materials value chain. We …

Deep dive into battery materials research

Cathode active materials are central to the performance, affordability, reliability and sustainability of advanced electric vehicle batteries. Our researchers use a comprehensive "toolbox" of different methods to influence the properties of the materials: from the composition of the metals, different particle sizes and distributions, to the ...

Battery Recycling · BASF Battery Materials

Battery recycling is a key enabler for the ongoing transformation towards electromobility. It is essential to keep critical battery raw materials, like lithium, nickel or cobalt, in the regional battery value chain while significantly reducing the CO 2 footprint of batteries. With our recycling solutions, ranging from individual recycling steps to complete circular concepts, our team and ...

BASF starts change negotiations for Harjavalta precursor battery ...

BASF announces the commencement of change negotiations at its precursor cathode active materials plant in Harjavalta, Finland. The decision to initiate these negotiations was made because of the lengthy permitting process with unclear outcomes, leading to an unpredictable timeframe for receiving a final, unappealable permit. Consequently, BASF is …

Deep dive into battery materials research

Cathode active materials are central to the performance, affordability, reliability and sustainability of advanced electric vehicle batteries. Our researchers use a comprehensive "toolbox" of …

BASF selected as strategic supplier of high-performance cathode …

BASF has delivered the first batch of nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) cathode active materials (CAM) via its majority-owned joint venture BASF TODA Battery Materials LLC …

European battery materials investment project

Innovative cathode active materials from BASF will enhance the performance of batteries and promote the success of climate-friendly mobility. With the investments in Harjavalta, Finland …

Home · BASF Battery Materials

We are a leading global supplier of advanced Cathode Active Materials (CAM) for the lithium-ion batteries market, providing high-performance CAM to the world''s largest cell producers and for leading OEM platforms. We complement our portfolio with Sourcing & Metals Management, as well as various Battery Recycling solutions.

BASF is the first company to establish a co-located battery …

Together with customers, politicians and partners, BASF celebrated on June 29 the opening of Europe''s first co-located center of battery material production and battery …