The Role of Soda Ash in the Evolution of Battery Technology

𝐒𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐮𝐦-𝐈𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 is facing increased attention due to its material availability, cost, cold-weather performance, non-flammable safety profile and price stability compared to lithium-based alternatives.
Automotive leaders such as CATL and BYD are also making strides to introduce #hybridbatteries that combine both Sodium- and Lithium-Ion chemistries to benefit from their respective strengths as PHEVS and Extended Range vehicles grow in prominence.

#Sodaash (Sodium Carbonate), available in both dense and light versions is a key component of this technology and has traditionally been used in the glass, soap, paper, water softening, detergent manufacturing industries plus as an abatement additive in industrial flue gas desulfurisation. It is also required for lithium carbonate - an essential raw ingredient in lithium-ion batteries.

The largest natural deposits of natural soda ash are primarily sourced in North America in addition to Turkey and China, extracted in its natural ore form (Trona) or via synthetic means i.e. using the Solvay process - which has traditionally been more energy intensive although significant progress is being made to accelerate #lowcarbon synthetic production methods via the phase-out of coal, the use of electrochemical methods and regenerative thermal oxidation, etc.

Advances in traditional mining operations are also being achieved with leaders such as WE Soda using borehole extraction methods that collect the ore as an aqueous solution prior to hydration.

By leveraging technologies like sodium-ion batteries coupled with sustainable mining and innovative synthetic production methods, Biyat Energy & Environment Ltd can help industries transition towards eco-friendly practices, aligning with their commitment to environmental excellence and energy efficient solutions.

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