Sakuu Corporation, a Silicon Valley-based startup specializing in solutions for 3D printed batteries, announced that it is collaborating with lithium producer Livent Corporation on a printable lithium formulation. The product, called LIOVIX, can be used for both pre-lithiation and the manufacture of lithium metal anodes.
Pre-lithiation is a commonly used practice in battery manufacturing, in which extra lithium is loaded into a battery’s anodes and cathodes, to compensate for the loss of lithium that occurs during lithium batteries’ first charging cycle. Livent is already the manufacturer of Lectro Max Powder, one of the most widely utilized pre-lithiation materials.
Thus, if the partnership’s work continues to be successful, it could be a huge advantage for Sakuu. Manufacturers’ transitions from legacy methods to additive manufacturing (AM) for batteries would be…
