Pilot Demonstration of Microwave Electrification Technology for Lithium Smelting
First written in FY2024-Q1. 6 of 8 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2024. Latest entry: 2026-09-17.
2 other companies' latest entry also says "Advanced".
- FY2027-H1AdvancedAnnual report
「The pilot unit for the low-carbon lithium ore refining technology using microwaves, which is being jointly developed with MITSUI & CO.,LTD., has been completed and demonstration testing has begun. Testing will be conducted at a scale of approximately 700 tonnes per year, with commercialization targeted for around 2030.」
The lithium refining pilot demonstration advanced from the joint development and launch stage to completion of the pilot unit and the start of demonstration testing. The Company also set out plans to conduct testing at a scale of approximately 700 tonnes per year and target commercialization around 2030. - FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「Began joint development with MITSUI & CO.,LTD. aimed at establishing the world's first low-environmental-impact refining technology using microwaves by electrifying the calcination process, a major source of CO2 emissions in refining lithium used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other applications.」
The microwave refining technology for electrifying calcination in lithium refining advanced from the start of pilot demonstration to the start of joint development with MITSUI & CO.,LTD. - FY2024-Q2RestatedAnnual report
「(1) Began a pilot demonstration aimed at establishing the world's first low-environmental-impact refining technology using microwaves by electrifying the calcination process, a major source of CO2 emissions in refining lithium used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other applications.」
The Company continues its pilot demonstration to establish a low-environmental-impact refining technology using microwaves by electrifying calcination in lithium refining. - FY2024-Q1First statedAnnual report
「In addition, during the cumulative first quarter accounting period, the Company began a pilot demonstration with the aim of electrifying the calcination process, a major source of CO2 emissions in refining lithium used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries and other applications, and establishing the world's first low-environmental-impact refining technology using microwaves.」
The Company began a pilot demonstration of a low-environmental-impact lithium refining technology using microwaves, which electrifies calcination, a major source of CO2 emissions in refining lithium used in EV batteries and other applications.