A Japanese chemical company, Kusumoto Chemicals is opening up new horizons in lithium-ion battery capabilities with their single wall carbon nanotube additive. Working in conjunction with OCSiAL, they will begin to produce the additive, which they are calling TUBALL BATT, in their latest manufacturing facility based in Japan, with plans to expand production in the future. By exploiting the unique enhancements offered by carbon nanotubes, the additive can, even with a low volume loading, help to improve the life cycle of Li-battery components.
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