Graphite: The Unsung Backbone of Lithium-Ion Batteries
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In my column, Barry on Batteries, I discuss the role of graphite in lithium ion batteries. While lithium, nickel, and cobalt often dominate the conversation, graphite quietly plays a pivotal role—both in performance and sustainability.…
Process Drying Tech for Maximum Black Mass and Electrolyte Recovery in Lithium Ion Battery Marketplace
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The Lithium Ion Battery marketplace is moving at ever faster speeds. Perlmutter & Idea Development (P&ID) has been keeping up with papers, presentations, videos, new projects and meetings. Phew, I am…
Presenting on Process Drying Technology at Battery Seminar
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It's been a cold February so far in Charlotte, North Carolina, where I live. In fact, we actually saw snowflakes this week, which doesn't happen a lot here. So, I'll admit, warmer weather is one reason I'm looking forward to attending the…
Process Drying for Lithium Ion Battery Recycling
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LithiumThis dynamic video provides an abstract overview of P&ID’s upcoming presentation on process drying for lithium-ion battery recycling at the International Battery Seminar in Orlando 17 – 20 March 2025.
Understanding Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Manufacturing Complexities
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In a recent Barry on Batteries column in Chemical Processing, I tried to convey the complexity involved in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing. To illustrate how this complex process…



