3M and E-One Moli Energy have entered into supplier relationship with an agreement that will expand the use of Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cathode materials in lithium ion batteries.  3M NMC cathode materials have the characteristics of good thermal stability, storage ability and cycle life at high rate and high temperature (45°~60°C) cycling.

3M will become a strategic supplier of NMC cathode materials to E-One Moli Energy.  3M granted E-One Moli Energy a license to 3M intellectual property for the use of 3M NMC cathode materials in their MOLICEL® lithium-ion battery products. 

3M™ battery cathodes are mixed metal layered oxides composed of Nickel, Manganese, and Cobalt. They use up to six times less cobalt for reduced price volatility and can be easily substituted for the industry standard Lithium Cobalt Oxide. “We are very pleased to be working with 3M. Using more of the 3M products, technology and patent portfolio in our MOLICEL® batteries will enable us to provide batteries with higher capacity, longer life and even higher performance,” said E-One Moli Energy Director of Technology, Paul Craig. 

“Working with E-One Moli Energy is a great opportunity for 3M to apply its advanced materials in next-generation lithium-ion batteries for higher capacity and improved thermal stability,” Chris Milker, Business Manager, 3M Electronics Markets Materials Division said.

3M currently offers three cathode products: BC-618, BC-718 and BC-723. 3M has developed these proprietary cathode powder formulations with precise control of structure and compositions tailored for both energy and power applications to serve the consumer electronics and automobile industries.  Patents on the 3M composition have been issued in China, Taiwan and USA.  Applications are pending in EP, Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan. 3M battery materials product and technology portfolio includes cathode powders, anode powders, specialty electrolyte salt/additives, and heat transfer fluids.

About 3M
A recognized leader in research and development, 3M produces thousands of innovative products for dozens of diverse markets. 3M’s core strength is applying its more than 40 distinct technology platforms – often in combination – to a wide array of customer needs. With $24 billion in sales, 3M employs 79,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 60 countries. For 3M battery materials, visit www.3m.com/batterymaterials.

About E-One Moli Energy
E-One Moli Energy Corp. is a global lithium-ion battery developer and manufacturer with leading market position and recognized brand (MOLICEL®) in laptop computer, cordless power tool, and electric or hybrid-electric vehicles. The company offers a competitive advantage to customers in terms of design engineering, applications testing, and turnkey battery system solutions in portable & mobile devices. To learn more about E-One Moli Energy Corp’s products and services, please visit http://www.molicel.com.

 

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