A Renewable Replacement
Lignin-derived biochar is a game changer in terms of its potential applications in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), particularly as a conductive electrode additive and active lithium host material.
The biochar has been found to exhibit high conductivity similar to Super P carbon black, the main conducting material found in most batteries. What’s more, biochar only creates 1.2 kg of CO2 per kg while Carbon black creates 2.4kg of CO2 per kg, a reduction in greenhouse gases of 50%.
Studies suggest that replacing carbon black with biochar can significantly enhance the sustainability of LIBs, with real potential to revolutionize the lithium-ion battery industry and make it much more sustainable than it is today.
