McGill Researchers Pioneer Cleaner, Cheaper Lithium-Ion Battery Production

The breakthrough in battery chemistry could eliminate the use of cobalt and nickel.

The development of safer, greener lithium-ion batteries could accelerate the shift to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage.

A McGill team has created a new manufacturing process that eliminates toxic solvents, reducing both environmental impact and production costs. This innovation could make battery manufacturing safer for workers and communities while lowering barriers for companies transitioning to clean energy solutions.

"Acceptance of our work highlights both the fundamental insight and industrial potential of the method. It shifts the field toward scalable manufacturing."

— Dr. Hoda Ahmed, PhD Student, McGill Department of Materials Engineering

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