An organic bi-product of paper production could change the game for vehicle parts. Read all about 'lignin', a carbon substitute that can be used in everything from batteries to biofuel and carbonfibre
Northvolt will use Stora Enso’s lignin-based hard carbon anode material, Lignode, to produce battery cells and ultimately a sustainable battery made from raw materials sourced from Nordic forests. When the battery goes into production, it will be the first to be made entirely from European raw materials on an industrial scale.
Since trees are composed of between 20% and 30% lignin, it’s a plentiful material. Once extracted, the lignin can then be tailored for use in different applications, including battery anodes and composite fibres.
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