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Battery Materials

BASF is a leading cathode active material (CAM) supplier to battery producers for electrified vehicles around the world. Research and development activities combined with acquisitions have delivered a unique technology portfolio for lithium-ion batteries. As part of its long-term battery materials strategy, BASF will continue to work with partners in the industrial and scientific communities to develop innovative materials, processes and technologies for current and next-generation lithium-ion batteries and future battery systems.

The demand for lithium-ion batteries is growing steadily, and new applications such as electric cars and plug-in hybrid cars will spur demand even further in the coming years. Indeed, cathode active materials are central to the performance, affordability, safety and sustainability of advanced electrified vehicles’ batteries.

Advanced cathode active materials offer higher performance in terms of energy density and efficiency, which translates into a safer battery that fulfills customers’ requirements.

BASF’s broad battery materials portfolio includes advanced cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries such as Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (NCA) oxide and Nickel Cobalt Manganese (NCM) oxide, which play a key role in determining battery performance, energy density, service life and safety. Our global battery materials business, along with our research and development capabilities, enable us to provide broad expertise to our customers in the development of new battery materials and products.

BASF Battery Materials: Shaping the future of electromobility

There will be approximately 1.5 billion cars on the road worldwide by 2025. In a world that grapples with air pollution and the humans' effects on climate change, this number is daunting. Solutions that help reduce emissions and improve air quality are needed. And that’s where BASF comes in!

Lithium-ion batteries: How do they work?

Take a look at the functionality of Lithium-ion batteries

What makes BASF Unique?

Largest chemical supplier to the automotive industry with unparalleled customer access and market knowledge
Strong technology and intellectual property position in cathode active materials
One of the broadest cathode active material portfolios in the industry and a market leader in nickel-rich cathode active materials
Strong market presence with operations in all regions. Research and development sites and expert scientists around the world located close to our customers
Decades of collaboration with various strategic partners including customers and academia
Commitment to sustainable development and a responsible global supply chain

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Science Award Electrochemistry

Application phase has begun

The BASF and Volkswagen international “Science Award Electrochemistry” supports excellent scientific and engineering achievements and intends to provide fresh impetus to the development of high-efficiency energy storage devices. The science award is intended for scientists working in academic research all over the world. The first place of this price receives €50,000.
Apply by June 30, 2019 at www.science-award.com.