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Title:

Sustainable Nickel Extraction and Cathode Active Material Production from Sulphide Concentrates

Agreement Number:

1027518

Agreement Value:

$755,700.00

Agreement Date:

Jan 27, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027

Description:

This Project will develop an innovative process for extracting nickel from nickel sulphide concentrates, produce high-purity mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP) at pilot scale, and synthesize precursor cathode active material (pCAM) and cathode active material (CAM) for NMC811 lithium-ion batteries from nickel sulphate solutions. The expected process flow will convert the nickel sulphide concentrate into MHP, which will then be further purified to produce nickel sulphate solutions, which will be used to synthesize pCAM and CAM for EV industries. The electrochemical performance of the resulting CAM and pCAM will be validated using coin cells and pouch cells.

Organization:

National Research Council Canada

Expected Results:

In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, CA M5H 4E3

Reference Number:

172-2024-2025-Q4-1027518

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Business Number:

777214412

Recipient Type:

For-profit organization

Recipient's Legal Name:

NIVOLT Technologies Inc.

Federal Riding Name:

Spadina--Harbourfront

Federal Riding Number:

35100

Program:

Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

Program Purpose:

Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.

NAICS Code:

541710