Brazil Launches First Niobium Battery That, Along With Graphene, Promises to Revolutionize the Global Heavy Load Market

Written by Flavia Marinho

Published on 14/10/2021 at 10:09

Updated on 23/01/2022 at 10:54

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Brazil Has 1/3 of the Graphite Reserves and Approximately 97% of Niobium, Which Combined with Graphene Will Revolutionize Humanity’s Future

Global giants Volkswagen Trucks and Buses – VWCO and CBMM – Brazilian Company of Metallurgy and Mining have joined forces with the mission to create the super niobium battery. The multinationals have reached an agreement to develop and produce super batteries for large electric vehicles, using the precious and abundant metal niobium found in Brazil. With these, cars will be recharged in less than ten minutes and will have greater autonomy. In addition, CBMM is developing new technologies with graphene oxides.

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The solution could place Brazil in a standout position in the industry by uniting CBMM, a company that works on new technologies with niobium, and Volkswagen, responsible for the operation of these batteries in each vehicle.

Niobium Battery Has Been Under Development for Three Years in Partnership with Japanese Toshiba

According to CBMM’s Vice President, Ricardo Lima, the niobium battery has been under development for three years in partnership with Japanese Toshiba. “For the first time, we are implementing this solution that, due to the use of niobium oxide in the battery anode, will allow for ultra-fast charging in less than 10 minutes, greater durability, lifespan, and safety,” informs the executive.

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CBMM Announces R$ 7 Billion in Investments for New Technologies with Graphene Oxides and Will Produce 185,000 Tons of Niobium per Year.

The Brazilian Company of Metallurgy and Mining (CBMM) announced a new round of funding for the expansion project of its unit in Araxá, Alto Paranaíba, in Minas Gerais. The investment plan of R$ 7 billion, recently announced by the company, is focused on increasing niobium production capacity. Additionally, the company is developing new technologies with graphene oxides at the unit.

In terms of mobility, there are investments in technologies for electric batteries and in other advanced materials for the automotive segment. Furthermore, the company is developing new technologies with niobium and graphene oxides, elements that exhibit great synergy in applications for this segment.

“But the applications do not stop there. Niobium is also a relevant metal for the global energy transition, contributing to the construction of smarter cities and being a fundamental element for alternative energy sources,” he adds.

Brazil Gains the First and Largest Graphene Production Factory in South America, Capable of Producing Up to 5000 Kg per Year, Which Together with Niobium Will Revolutionize Humanity’s Future

The inauguration of the first and largest industrial-scale graphene production factory in South America, which happened on July 9, was attended by the President of the Republic, Jair Bolsonaro, the Chief of Staff Minister, Luiz Eduardo Ramos, and the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovations, Marcos Pontes. The unit will have the capacity to produce up to five thousand kilograms of high quality per year.

In his speech, President Jair Bolsonaro highlighted Brazil’s potential: “We have a blessed nation. Returning to the periodic table, we have the whole thing here in Brazil. Including those that are rare. We have about 1/3 of graphite reserves in various states. We have approximately 97% of Niobium, which combined with graphene will truly revolutionize the destiny of humanity,” he said. Check out the video below

Work at CBMM and Be Part of This Global Revolution

The Brazilian Company of Metallurgy and Mining (CBMM) announced job openings for candidates without experience. The opportunities are for CBMM Trainee Program 2022, which seeks professionals who want to act as change agents through niobium technology and applications.

Application: Interested candidates applying for the job openings in the CBMM trainee program, the largest global niobium producer on the planet, can apply until November 2, HERE

Brazil Launches First Niobium Battery That, Along With Graphene, Promises to Revolutionize the Global Heavy Load Market

Brazil Has 1/3 of the Graphite Reserves and Approximately 97% of Niobium, Which Combined with Graphene Will Revolutionize Humanity’s Future

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Niobium Battery Has Been Under Development for Three Years in Partnership with Japanese Toshiba

CBMM Announces R$ 7 Billion in Investments for New Technologies with Graphene Oxides and Will Produce 185,000 Tons of Niobium per Year.

Brazil Gains the First and Largest Graphene Production Factory in South America, Capable of Producing Up to 5000 Kg per Year, Which Together with Niobium Will Revolutionize Humanity’s Future

Work at CBMM and Be Part of This Global Revolution

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