CREATIVE ENERGY Reliable producer of high-quality, cost-competitive lithium iron phosphate belifematerials.com
Created by Umicore and Prayon, belife develops and produces phosphate-based cathode materials for use in lithium-ion (Li-ion) rechargeable batteries. Due to its high performance and safety profile, lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO 4 ) is particularly suited for use in applications such as hybrid and electric vehicles as well as energy storage. Materials roadmap overview Applications Existing* 2012 2013 HEV FP100 xev EV / PHEV FE100 MFE100 trucks / buses, ebikes, scooters FE100 Energy Storage Systems (ESS) UPS, frequency regulation renewable storage FE100 FP100 MFE100 *Introduction schedule of new commercial PhoLiCat materials Iron Energy Iron Power Manganese Iron Energy PhoLiCat FE100/FP100 PhoLiCat FE100 is designed for energy applications Highest electrode density for higher Wh/l Good reversible capacity and cycle life Good rate capability up to 15C rate Excellent cost to performance ratio Licensed under the LiFePO 4 +C AG PhoLiCat FP100 is designed for power applications very good cycle life at high rate and high temperature Good rate capability up to 25C rate Good low temperature performance Excellent cost to performance ratio Licensed under the LiFePO 4 +C AG
APPLICATIONS Our materials enable the best fitting solutions for automotive (hybrid, micro-hybrid and electric vehicles) and stationary applications (solar and wind power storage systems). e-car stationary applications e-bus e-bike Secured access to raw materials belife has a secured access to high quality raw materials. Sourcing is secured by Prayon s strong link with its shareholder OCP SA (Office Chérifien des Phosphates, Morocco), which owns 70 % of worldwide reserves of rock phosphate. The Prayon process for the manufacture of pure phosphoric acid provides belife with a competitive advantage in the application of phosphate chemistry.
A century of expertise in phosphate chemistry As a world leader in the production of phosphates, Prayon benefits from a century of expertise in phosphate chemistry. Headquartered in Engis (Belgium), Prayon has two manufacturing sites in Belgium, one in France and one in the United States. The Group offers: Large-scale production capacity A high-speed, low-cost continuous process A preferred supplier status to the food processing industry, ensuring high quality, traceability, purity and performance. Worldwide license from LiFePO 4+C Licensing AG belife s lithium iron phosphate was initially developed by the French Atomic Energy and Alternative Energies Commission (CEA). In 2008, a technology transfer agreement was signed with Prayon allowing the Belgian company to fully exploit CEA s patented technology. In May 2012, Prayon obtained a worldwide license for its product from LiFePO 4 +C Licensing AG. LiFePO 4 +C Licensing (an affiliate of Clariant AG) represents patent owners Hydro-Québec (Canada), Université de Montréal (Canada) and the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (France). The LFP patent rights associated with the license include worldwide protection for LFP technology, patents on the invention of basic LFP materials, carbon-coating patents usable with LFP materials and carbon coating process patents. Prayon is the sixth company to reach such an agreement with LiFePO 4 +C, which grants a limited number of sublicenses to suitable LFP/LMP producers capable to address the market demand with high quality products. Today belife benefits from this licence. Proven cathode material supplier Building on its 200 years of experience in metals related activities, Umicore was one of the pioneers in this advanced battery race and became quickly the preferred supplier of cobalt based lithium-ion cathode materials for the portable electronics market. Today, Umicore is the biggest producer of cathode materials worldwide and one battery out of five keeps you operating thanks to the Umicore technology inside. In recent years, the electrification of transportation as well as the increasing use of renewable wind and solar electricity has brought new challenges in energy storage. It also opened new opportunities for Li-ion battery technology and the key materials used in these cells - in particular phosphate-based materials that Umicore has been developing in its labs since the early 2000 s.
ABOUT US 50% 51% 50% 49% Prayon is a fully integrated global phosphate producer headquartered in Belgium, with manufacturing operations in Belgium, France and the United States. Jointly owned by OCP (Morocco) and SRIW (Belgium), Prayon manufactures and markets an extensive range of purified phosphoric acids, phosphate salts and fluorine products that are used in food, fertilisers and a range of industrial applications. As a worldwide leader in phosphate chemistry, Prayon is constantly exploring new products designed to serve emerging market trends. www.prayon.com Umicore is a world leading producer of active cathode material for rechargeable batteries. For years it has been at the center of an industry revolution, leading to longer mobile phone usage, increased laptop efficiency and more miles from a single charge on electrical vehicles. Umicore offers a fully eco-sound green recycling service for all End-of-Life Lithium Ion, Lithium Polymer and NiMH batteries of all sizes. With more than 50 worldwide industrial locations and offices and more than 14,000 employees Umicore can really offer efficient support to its customers all over the planet. www.umicore.com
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