Leclanché Enhances Value Proposition with New PFAS-Free and Niobium Oxide Cells, Enters Testing Phase with Key Partners

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Leclanché Enhances Value Proposition with New PFAS-Free and Niobium Oxide Cells, Enters Testing Phase with Key Partners

• Increased interest in Leclanché’s cell technology since the announcement of PFAS-free electrodes 
• Delivery of entirely PFAS free cells to key partners for validation to take place in the next weeks 
• Increased demand for next generation niobium oxide anode lithium-ion cells  

 

YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 1^st May, 2024 – Amid growing concerns surrounding the impacts of PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a chemical widely used in the production of lithium-ion batteries, Europe is setting out plans to restrict its usage. With many suppliers in the battery industry set to be heavily affected by the plans, Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN), which has been using a water-based binder process in its cell production for over 13 years, is prepared for these new restrictions.

 

The Swiss company is attracting strong interest from a number of industrial players, including automotive OEMs, in the water-based electrode manufacturing and PFAS free technology.  Leclanché will be supplying lithium-ion cells which are entirely PFAS free to a number of partners, with the first samples planned to be delivered in the coming weeks.

 

In addition to the traditional graphite-based anode cells for high energy density applications, Leclanché has developed cells using the same water-based manufacturing process but with niobium oxide electrodes. These cells show a lot of promise for high performance and fast charge capabilities. A growing number of clients and partners are now approaching Leclanché for the testing of these cells.