Japan’s manganese-boosted EV battery hits game-changing 820 Wh/Kg, no decay

https://qazaqgreen.com/en/news/world/2210/

"sustainable alternative to nickel/ cobalt anodes, high-energy density, cost-effective... monoclinic layered domain (type of group symmetry of solid crystal) plus high surface area activates in simple solid-state reaction, LiMnO2 structural transition to spinel-like phase (calcination process), improving electrode material’s performance... voltage output maintained over time... overcomes manganese dissolution using highly concentrated electrolyte solution/ lithium phosphate coating"

Related: South Africa Demonstrates Carbon-Free Manganese Ferroalloys Using Hydrogen
https://discoveryalert.com.au/news/carbon-free-manganese-ferroalloys-hydrogen-revolutionizing-metallurgy-2025/