Battery materials producer Integrals Power has begun distributing samples of its Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery cathode materials to customers in both Europe and the US. This milestone follows the successful production of these materials at Integrals Power’s UK pilot plant.

The LFP and LMFP cathode materials were fully manufactured in the UK. “This not only underscores Integrals Power’s commitment to advancing domestic manufacturing capabilities but also ensures the highest purity, quality and performance standards,” the company said.

“The fact that these materials were manufactured on our UK pilot line is a proud achievement, and we are excited to see how they perform in the real-world applications of our customers in the EV, battery manufacturing and energy storage sectors,” said Integrals Power founder and CEO Behnam Hormozi.

LFP chemistries are accounting for a growing share of the global battery market, thanks to their safety, long cycle life, low-temperature performance and sustainability benefits. The International Energy Agency reports that in 2023, LFP supplied more than 40 per cent of global EV demand, more than double its share in 2020.

LMFP adds manganese to the mix, which can increase energy density by up to 20% while maintaining the safety and cost-effectiveness of LFP. Integrals Power says it has achieved a manganese content of 80 percent, improving on the 50-70 percent typically found in existing blends. This offers greater performance in EV applications such as EVs, and makes LMFP more competitive with Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) chemistries. (For more information about LFP and LMFP, see our July 2024 feature article on Wildcat Discovery Technologies.)

“By offering these high-quality, UK-manufactured cathode materials, Integrals Power provides its customers with the opportunity to review, test, and ultimately, integrate the materials into their battery and energy storage solutions,” says the company. “This close collaboration will help foster innovations that are essential to meeting the world’s growing demand for clean energy technologies and reduce reliance on China for these strategically important assets.”

Source: Integrals Power