Graphite: The Unsung Backbone of Lithium-Ion Batteries

graphite rocksPhoto by Mitchell Griest on Unsplash 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

Lights of a fast-moving vehiclePhoto by Marc Sendra Martorell on Unsplash 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

Photo by Holly Greene on Unsplash   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

https://perlmutterideadevelopment.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-PID-Minute-–-Process-Drying-for-Lithium-Ion-Battery-Recycling-.mp4 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

Lab scientist at work for article on lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing Photo by CDC on Unsplash 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…


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Telephone: +1.704.996.0466

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Matthews, North Carolina 28106

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