Nobian, a leading provider of salt-based chemicals in Western Europe and Veolia, a global leader in water treatment technologies and lithium compounds production, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint commercialization of Nobian’s newly patented lithium chloride conversion process.
Recently, Nobian created and patented a novel and environmentally friendly method for turning lithium chloride into lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM), a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries. Lithium chloride is transformed into LHM via electrolysis and crystallization. Veolia has used its HPD crystallization technology at its cutting-edge Research, Development, and Piloting facility in Plainfield, IL (USA) to conduct extensive testing and evaluate the process’ effectiveness and application.
By combining their respective areas of expertise, Nobian and Veolia want to increase the volume of lithium production and help Europe become more strategically independent in its supply of lithium. In order to develop a jointly feasible business plan, the two organizations will investigate integrating Nobian’s novel lithium conversion method with Veolia’s HPD technology.
After the testing stage, Nobian and Veolia will look for strategic partners throughout the whole value chain, interacting with suppliers of lithium chloride, technology providers, consumers, investors, and possible licensees in Europe and abroad. By utilizing shared capabilities, this effort promotes the growth of a sustainable European lithium battery value chain, guaranteeing a more dependable and environmentally friendly lithium supply for upcoming energy demands.
