Since the beginning of 2026, the lithium battery materials industry has seen a new wave of structural positioning led by chemical giants. In March, Dazhong Mining announced that it planned to sign a tripartite agreement with the Meishan High-tech Zone Administrative Committee and Wanhua Chemical (Sichuan) Battery Materials Technology Co., Ltd. to jointly invest in and build a “200,000 mt/year lithium chemicals project,” with Phase I expected to be planned at 30,000 mt.

【20,000-Ton PVDF Project Under Construction】A new PVDF production project is underway, featuring 12,600 t/a R152a, 18,000 t/a R142b, 11,000 t/a VDF, and 10,000 t/a PVDF units. The products will cater to lithium battery, photovoltaic, and coating industries.

[The 20,000-mt PVDF project is under hot construction!] The project mainly involves the construction of a 12,600-mt/year R152a production unit, an 18,000-mt/year R142b production unit, an 11,000-mt/year VDF production unit, a 10,000-mt/year PVDF production unit, and a 40,000-mt/year polyaluminium chloride production unit. The product design categories include lithium battery-grade, PV-grade, and coating-grade products.

[Trial Production of PVDF Project by an Energy Group Expected by Month-End June] Trial production of the PVDF project by an energy group is expected by month-end June. It is understood that the project mainly involves the construction of a 12,600 mt/year R152a production unit, an 18,000 mt/year R142b production unit, an 11,000 mt/year VDF production unit, a 10,000 mt/year PVDF production unit, and a 40,000 mt/year polyaluminium chloride production unit. The product design categories include lithium battery-grade, PV-grade, and coating-grade products.

[Technological Transformation of PVDF Project] On May 9, the Shaoguan Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau approved and publicized the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the Renovation and Upgrading Project of the VDF Unit of Ruyuan Dongyangguang Fluorine Resin Co., Ltd. It is understood that the project is proposed to be invested with 15 million yuan, with the main contents as follows: First, the VDF production process within the existing 5,000 mt/year PVDF production line will be reorganized and optimized, and relevant units will be renovated and upgraded. After the upgrade, the capacity of the intermediate product VDF will remain unchanged at 5,500 mt/year. Second, two new post-treatment spray production lines will be built within the PVDF product warehouse of the existing 5,000 mt/year PVDF production line.

From May 15-17, 2025, at the 17th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2025), Recharge New Energy, an innovation pioneer in the field of battery materials, made a stunning debut with two revolutionary product series: the first-generation Active Functional Separator and the second-generation Quasi/Full Solid-State Electrolyte Membrane. Leveraging breakthrough technologies, the company became the center of attention, showcasing its full-scenario technological layout spanning from liquid batteries to solid-state batteries to the global industry chain. It provided critical material solutions with high safety and high energy density for power batteries, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics sectors. First-generation Active Functional Separator: High safety, high C-rate, and high heat resistance, empowering liquid/semi-solid-state battery cells The Active Functional Separator launched by Recharge New Energy utilizes the company's independently developed functional coating material powder, which is applied to PP/PE base films through processes such as roll coating and spray coating, forming a disruptively innovative active functional separator. Compared with traditional inorganic (alumina, boehmite) or organic (PVDF, aramid) coating materials, this product constructs a more three-dimensional lithium-ion conduction channel through semi-solid-state electrolyte technology, significantly enhancing the safety, heat resistance, and C-rate performance of battery cells. It can be widely applied in liquid and semi-solid-state battery systems. Second-generation Quasi/Full Solid-State Electrolyte Membrane: Breaking through the technological bottleneck of solid-state batteries and ushering in a new era of energy density In response to the development needs of the next-generation solid-state batteries, Recharge New Energy showcased its independently developed SCS Ion Conductor Quasi/Full Solid-State Electrolyte Membrane. Combined with self-supporting substrate materials, it forms a membrane-shaped quasi/full solid-state electrolyte, applicable to the next-generation solid-state battery cell systems, significantly improving the energy density and safety performance of the battery cell systems, providing reliable guarantees for high energy density, high safety, and long cycle life of solid-state batteries. During CIBF2025, Recharge New Energy comprehensively demonstrated its cutting-edge layout and leading strength in the field of battery separators through technological displays and professional exchanges. The exhibition booth was bustling with visitors, as industry partners, research institutions, and upstream and downstream enterprises from around the globe engaged in in-depth discussions on technological cooperation and market applications. As an innovation leader in the field of battery materials, Recharge New Energy has always been committed to driving industrial upgrading through breakthroughs in core technologies. The two product series showcased this time not only highlight the company's R&D capabilities but also inject new momentum into the development of the global new energy industry. In the future, Recharge New Energy will continue to delve into battery material innovation and work hand in hand with industry partners to usher in a new era of green energy.

【SMM Analysis: How to Industrialize Sodium-Ion Batteries with Coconut Shell Carbon-Based Hard Carbon Anodes?】SMM, April 24: According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, the imports of shell carbon in March 2025 reached 9,871.1 mt, up 11% MoM but down 40.5% YoY. The average import price of shell carbon in March was $492.39/mt...

The CLNB 2025 (10th) New Energy Industry Expo, hosted by Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), will be grandly held at the Suzhou International Expo Center from April 16 to 18, 2025. During the exhibition, there will be 1 main forum and 11 sub-forums, attended by government leaders, academicians from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering, domestic and overseas scientists, foreign guests from dozens of countries, and leading entrepreneurs from various industries. Join us in Suzhou to witness the gathering of industry leaders, discuss core technologies, listen to expert insights, interpret market trends, and focus on key industry issues. This year's expo covers 6 major exhibition areas, with over 1,300 domestic and overseas exhibitors showcasing the entire industry chain of batteries, including power batteries, consumer batteries, ESS, raw materials, equipment, battery recycling, and new energy vehicles, power tools, electric drives, and the low-altitude economy. Click to fill out the registration form and immediately register to attend, joining industry elites to explore the future development of the new energy industry. We look forward to your presence and to opening this grand feast of the new energy industry with SMM. At this year's New Energy Industry Expo, Hebei Pulan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. will make a grand appearance, discussing industry cooperation, sharing development opportunities, and jointly painting a beautiful blueprint for the new energy industry with peers. Hebei Pulan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. invites you to visit their booth F94 at the CLNB 2025 New Energy Industry Expo. About Pulan Environmental Protection: Hebei Pulan Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. is located in Jizhou City, Hebei Province, in the core area of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, 200 kilometers north of Beijing and 100 kilometers west of Shijiazhuang, adjacent to National Highway 106 and the Hengshui Lake Scenic Area, with convenient transportation and significant regional advantages. The company specializes in the R&D and manufacturing of large FRP storage tanks, with main products including glass storage tanks, pipelines, and gratings. The products cover: 1. Sulfuric acid production systems: complete equipment and anti-corrosion solutions such as dynamic wave scrubbers, wet electrostatic precipitators, and desorption towers; 2. 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According to the shape of the tank, there are three types: circular horizontal, circular vertical, and rectangular tanks. There are also composite FRP tanks such as PVC/FRP, PP/FRP, and PVDF/FRP. Product Applications: Chemical containers, acid-resistant storage tanks, alkali-resistant storage tanks, brine storage tanks, sewage storage tanks, insulation tanks, mixing tanks, fermentation tanks, water seal tanks, ion exchangers, separators, food-grade FRP storage tanks, FRP/PVC, and FRP/PP composite tanks. FRP Pipelines: Advantages of FRP pipelines: 1. Corrosion resistance: Different types of anti-corrosion lining resins are selected, suitable for different types of acids, alkalis, salts, various oils, seawater, and organic solvents. 2. Light weight, simple maintenance, and durability. 3. 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Greetings! With the rapid development of the lithium battery industry, enterprises are paying increasing attention to the prices of PVDF used in specific segments such as NEV, ESS, consumer electronics, and separator fields.

Greetings! With the rapid development of the lithium battery industry, enterprises have shown increasing attention to PVDF prices in specific segments such as NEV, ESS, consumer electronics, and separator fields.