Vanisperse LI

For more than 50 years, Borregaard’s Vanisperse® products have played a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of lead batteries worldwide. Now, we are introducing Vanisperse LI, the latest addition to the Vanisperse family, designed to enhance and optimise both the production process and performance of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

Vanisperse LI is a highly effective dispersant for conductive carbon and active material in water-based electrode slurries. Our bio-based additive effectively reduces slurry viscosity, enabling higher solid content and smoother processing in battery cell manufacturing. These enhancements lead to increased production throughput and significant cost savings in terms of energy and time.

Optimised particle dispersion is essential for electrode performance. Vanisperse LI ensures a uniform and homogeneous distribution of active materials while delivering excellent slurry stability. Our dispersant is highly effective at preventing the agglomeration of conductive carbons, such as high-surface-area carbon black and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). Improved particle dispersion, combined with increased mass loading, enhances conductivity and electrode areal capacity. Additionally, it provides the ability to modify the pore structure and adjust the density of the electrode coating.

Vanisperse LI has also been proven to perform effectively with innovative technologies, such as silicon anode formulations. Derived from Norway spruce, Vanisperse LI offers a more sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic dispersants, contributing to the reduction of your Scope 3 emissions.

FIELD PROOF

Improved capacity for silicon anodes

To demonstrate the benefits of Vanisperse LI in silicon anodes, borregaard has worked closely together with norway’s institute for energy technology (ife).

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