Battery manufacturer Integrals Power has begun distributing samples of its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery materials to customers in Europe and the US. This milestone follows the successful production of these materials at Integrals Power's UK pilot plant.
The LFP and LMFP cathode materials are fully manufactured in the UK. “This not only underscores Integrals Power's commitment to developing in-house manufacturing capabilities but also ensures the highest purity, quality and performance standards,” the company said.
“The fact that these materials were produced on our UK test track is a proud achievement, and we're excited to see how they work in real-world applications for our customers in the EV, battery manufacturing and energy storage industries,” Integrals said. Power founder and CEO Behnam Hormozi.
LFP chemicals hold a growing share of the global battery market, due to their safety, long cycle life, low temperature performance and sustainability benefits. The International Energy Agency reports that by 2023, LFP will supply more than 40 percent of global EV demand, doubling its share by 2020.
LMFP adds manganese to the mix, which can increase energy density by up to 20% while maintaining the safety and efficiency of LFP. Integrals Power claims to have achieved an 80 percent manganese content, an improvement on the 50-70 percent typically found in existing alloys. This provides greater performance in EV systems such as EVs, and makes LMFP more competitive with Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) chemicals. (For more information about LFP and LMFP, see our July 2024 feature article on Wildcat Discovery Technologies.)
“By supplying these high-quality, UK-made cathode materials, Integrals Power offers its customers the opportunity to review, test, and ultimately integrate materials into battery and energy storage solutions,” the company said. “This partnership will help promote key innovations to meet the growing global demand for clean energy technologies and reduce reliance on China for these critical commodities.”
Source: The Power of Integration