Pure Lithium claims breakthrough cycling results in lithium metal batteries
- Pure Lithium has achieved over 2,200 cycles of lithium metal battery cycling with high efficiency.
- The cells made by Pure Lithium retain more than 80% capacity, even at full discharge.
- These results offer a substantial leap over existing lithium-ion technologies, positioning Pure Lithium as a significant player in the energy storage market.
In Boston on January 6, 2025, Pure Lithium Corporation announced a significant breakthrough in lithium metal battery technology, achieving results that have never been reported before in the industry. The company's lithium metal batteries have now completed over 2,200 cycles at a charging and discharging rate of one hour each, remarkably retaining upwards of 80% capacity. This achievement is noted to have occurred at 100% depth of discharge (DOD), contrasting with the common practice among competitors that often report lower cycle counts based on 'full cycle equivalents' or 'projected cycles', indicating more conservative estimates of battery performance. Emilie Bodoin, the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Pure Lithium, expressed her excitement regarding these transformational results, emphasizing that competitors have not come close to matching them. The new technology particularly highlights the advantages of lithium metal batteries, often regarded as the holy grail of energy storage due to their potential to offer double the capacity while significantly reducing weight compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. These characteristics could lead to longer usage durations in applications where lithium-ion batteries have presently dominated. Pure Lithium's advancements stem from the company’s innovative approach to battery construction, which eliminates the need for traditionally used materials such as graphite, nickel, cobalt, and manganese. Instead, the company uses anode manufacturing generated from locally sourced lithium brine, coupled with proprietary electrolytes, to enhance battery performance. This not only aligns with growing demands for energy security but also addresses concerns over dependency on foreign materials, particularly from China, thereby promoting independence and sustainability in energy resources. The company intends to scale this technology further and is seeking to raise funds through a Series B funding initiative. They aim to achieve broader market penetration and adoption of its versatile lithium metal battery technology. It appears that Pure Lithium is paving the way for advancements in energy storage solutions that could revolutionize industries reliant on battery technology, thus contributing to a shift towards more sustainable energy practices both in North America and globally.