Posted 12/18/2023, 5:22:52 AM
Northvolt Unveils Sustainable Sodium-Ion Battery Alternative to Lithium
- Northvolt develops sodium-ion battery with no critical minerals, ready for market
- Sodium is abundant and minimizes environmental impact compared to lithium mining
- Sodium-ion batteries attractive for upcoming markets like India, Middle East, Africa
- Other companies like Faradion, HiNa Battery, and Natron Energy also developing sodium-ion
- Sodium-ion research ongoing in India at IIT Mumbai and other institutions