Norwegian battery materials company Vianode has launched a new battery anode material made from synthetic graphite for sustainable EV battery manufacturing.

The use of recycled graphite could enable North American and European battery and EV manufacturers to reduce their dependency on imported materials and align with US, Canadian and EU regulations that promote the use of domestic feedstocks.

Anode graphite makes up the largest part of lithium-ion batteries by weight, typically around 70 kg of graphite per EV. Vianode’s Via ONE synthetic anode graphite plant started production in 2024.

For automotive and battery manufacturers, the new product is designed to reduce carbon emissions from its production process, and to deliver enhanced battery efficiency, including faster charging and increased range. Vianode produces synthetic anode graphite through a high-temperature process, while natural graphite is mined from carbon-rich rock formations.

“Vianode’s recycling process enables us to recover both types of anode graphite. We retain the natural graphite content and enhance product quality through improved homogeneity and customized performance specifications to meet specific customer requirements,” said Bridget Deveney, VP of Product Development and Applications at Vianode.

Source: Vianode