Talga Resources' graphite anode material defeats leading anode products in lithium-ion battery testing

Talga Resources' (ASX: TLG) graphite anode material in lithium-ion batteries has hit current to lead out the anode graphite ace.

As part of the University of Warwick, the independent testing organization WMG evaluated the battery of Talga graphite in commercial-sized lithium-ion batteries and compared it to the anode materials currently used in commercial batteries.

The results showed that Talga's graphite capacity and power increased by 20%, the first cycle efficiency was 94%, and the capacity did not decay after 300 cycles.

"These results are a very important development for Talga," said Talga Managing Director Mark Thompson.

“The unique properties of our Swedish graphite ore body, combined with our proprietary processing technology, produce a lithium-ion battery that has been tested by WMG for significantly higher power and energy,” he said.

The additional efficiency of Talga graphite anode materials includes reduced processing costs because micronization, spheroidization and coating are not required. Waste, energy consumption and associated environmental impact are less due to less downstream processing requirements.

“We also don't see the large milling losses caused by grinding large graphite flakes to accommodate battery anode size materials,” Mr. Thompson said.

“Talga's key resources enable our energy products division to develop into an independent battery technology company with exclusive low-cost and unique high-performance battery-grade graphite from our wholly-owned subsidiary in Sweden.” He added.

Talga's Graphite/Graphene Strategy

Talga wholly owns graphite mines in Sweden, which is said to have the largest resources in Europe.

As part of its plan to become a vertically integrated miner, processor and supplier, Talga has a 100% interest in graphite and graphene processing facilities in Germany based on its know-how.

The company's technology produces graphene and nano-graphite products for the lithium-ion battery, coatings construction and composites industries.

Using its graphite and proprietary technology, Talga claims it can enter the higher-level lithium-ion anode supply chain market and get higher prices.

The company is currently negotiating with battery manufacturers and end users in Asia and Europe.

Talga is also advancing its product development through a marketing team installed in the UK. The company also appointed Dr. Fengming Liu, a senior battery scientist, to his UK team earlier this month.

Talga's share price closed at $0.73 yesterday.

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