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Researchers at KRICT used porous graphitic carbon nitride to guide lithium ions in thick, solvent-free cathodes, enhancing battery performance.

Renascor Resources produced graphite with 99.97% carbon purity at its Adelaide plant, surpassing typical battery-grade standards and validating a purification process that avoids hydrofluoric acid.

POSCO Future M has signed a $4.5 billion long-term supply deal with Samsung SDI for lithium iron phosphate cathode materials, doubling their previous agreement's volume.

Graphano Energy Ltd. has completed prospecting at its Black Jack graphite site in Québec and plans to expand exploration westward. The company seeks $900,000 through a private placement.

India's domestic battery industry faces challenges due to a lack of local synthetic graphite and anode material production.

Vianode has enlisted JPMorgan to explore partnerships or a potential takeover to secure funding for its synthetic graphite operations in Ontario.

Graphite tolling fees rose 2.3% from June to August, increasing costs for synthetic graphite anode producers.

A South Korean research team created a dry cathode method incorporating porous graphitic carbon nitride to improve lithium-ion EV batteries.

Graphite One is advancing its strategy to supply natural and artificial graphite anode materials for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and energy storage systems.

The Advanced Carbons Council calls for a U.S. carbon materials innovation platform focused on standards, testing and buyer qualification. The paper links engineered-carbon supply chains to manufacturing, energy, defense and AI infrastructure. Serves as a model for governments world-wide.

LS-L&F Battery Solution is testing precursor materials using LS MnM's metal sulfates. If successful, commercial production could start in Q4, with a 40,000-ton annual capacity.

Development contract advances domestic eCOphite™ anode production to improve battery performance and strengthen critical-material supply chains

NOVONIX received testing results from a lead customer for its synthetic graphite anode qualification sample.

Novacium and Tokai COBEX are collaborating to evaluate a silicon and synthetic graphite anode material solution in France, aiming to enhance lithium-ion cell energy capacity.

Total Graphite plc has hired Lycopodium Minerals Africa to update the Montepuez Graphite Project's feasibility study in Mozambique. Initial results are expected by November 2026.

NOVONIX provided a mass-production qualification C-sample of synthetic graphite anode material to Panasonic Energy in June 2026.

Atlas Critical Minerals Corp. reported 100% success in intersecting graphite mineralization across 20 drill holes in its Minas Gerais, Brazil project, with notable high-grade intervals confirmed by SGS Geosol.

The U.S. Department of Energy has allocated $500 million to strengthen domestic processing and manufacturing of critical battery materials, aiming to reduce foreign supply chain reliance by 15% by 2030.

Graphite One has selected an engineering firm to procure equipment for synthetic graphite battery anode manufacturing at its Ohio production facility, aiming for completion by 2028. This development is significant for the synthetic graphite sector, as it supports the growing demand for battery anodes in electric vehicles.

Hina Battery is establishing a 2 GWh sodium-ion battery production line in Wuhan to support commercial transport and cargo operations along the Yangtze River. This development is significant as it leverages local carbon resources to reduce reliance on imported lithium, ensuring stable battery supply for heavy-duty vehicles.

Posco Future M has announced its growth strategy in battery materials, emphasizing the development and supply of anode materials like synthetic graphite. This focus on synthetic graphite is crucial as it plays a key role in enhancing the performance and efficiency of lithium-ion batteries used in various applications.

The article discusses the differences between artificial graphite, made from carbon sources like petroleum coke, and natural graphite, focusing on their applications in the lithium-ion battery industry. Understanding these differences is crucial for battery manufacturers as they select materials that optimize performance, cost, and sustainability in battery production.

India has launched the National Critical Mineral Mission with a budget of 343 billion rupees to boost domestic graphite mining and reduce import dependency by 2031. This initiative is crucial for securing a stable supply of graphite, an essential material for electric vehicle batteries and other clean energy technologies, as India aims to meet its ambitious climate goals.

A hybrid electrode pairing VS2 nanosheets with porous graphitic carbon nitride nanotubes speeds charge transport, improving the rate performance of solid-state supercapacitors.

Integrals Power has been selected as the LMFP supplier for the EU-funded OLiMPUS battery project, which aims for mass production in Europe by 2032. This development is significant for the advanced carbon materials sector as it involves synthetic graphite anodes, which are crucial for reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing the sustainability of battery production.