Strategic Rare Earths, Titanium, Graphite, and Uranium Assets Highlighted in Brazil
A February 16 report from Cosmos covered advancements in lithium-ion battery technology, specifically improvements in lithium nickel oxide (LiNiO2) cathodes. Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas developed a technique using positively charged ions to reinforce these cathodes, potentially reducing cracking and degradation over multiple charge cycles.
Dr. Kyeongjae Cho, Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at UTD, noted that strengthening the cathode structure could make lithium nickel oxide batteries commercially viable.
PhD student Matthew Bergschneider explained, “We’ll make a small amount at first and refine the process. Then, we will scale up the material synthesis and manufacture hundreds of batteries per week at the BEACONS facility.” These innovations aim to enhance battery performance while decreasing reliance on cobalt, a costly and difficult-to-source component in conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Source: https://www.streetwisereports.com/article/2025/03/06/strategic-rare-earths-titanium-graphite-and-uranium-assets-highlighted-in-brazil.html
