CellCore ® LCO

Introduction

Cathode materials are dark-grey powders containing several metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt and manganese. They are the main component of Li-ion batteries, determining the amount of energy that can be stored in batteries. Cathodes are the most important driver to reach optimal performance, best cost balance and lowest possible CO₂ footprint. 

Umicore, being a leader in this field since 1999, not only delivers a variety of cathode materials for electric vehicles but also for power tools, portable electronics and energy storage. Each of these applications have different uses, which require different types of batteries. This is where Umicore’s battery materials technology comes in. With six production sites worldwide we ensure global solutions, local implementation. 

In order to pursue its battery process and product technology leadership, Umicore operates three R&D centers for battery materials in Asia (Cheonan) and Europe (Olen, Kokkola).

Requirements for each application

Portable electronics – LCO

Umicore LCO grades provides design freedom to OEMs by offering superior energy density. Our pioneering role in ethical Cobalt sourcing provides peace of mind to our customers in the portable electronics industry globally. 

Technical specifications

We combine our in-depth battery materials know-how with our in-house precursor and cathode materials technology to deliver custom made solutions hitting our high volume customers’ cell design targets. Each project is customer specific. 

Our R&D centers employ some of the best battery experts in the world who innovate and exceed customer expectations in terms of quality, reliability and safety.