August 1, 2025: Carbon Corporation has launched a next-gen conductive additive aimed at extending cycle life of energy storage systems as it continues its reach into the lithium sector.
The speciality chemicals firm said on July 29 its LITX 95F additive enhances conductivity and is designed to support the burgeoning ESS market.

Engineered for ESS cells used in residential, commercial and industrial applications, the high-performance additive offers improved processability, which is essential for systems that demand durability and stability under frequent cycling, Cabot said.

​As the market continues to grow, battery manufacturers need to deliver solutions that are both high-performing and cost-effective.

Cabot said LITX 95F has already demonstrated excellent capacity retention in pouch cell performance testing with thick electrode design, offering ideal flexibility for battery manufacturers to optimize formulations across a wide range of ESS designs.

It said its high structure morphology helps to enhance conductivity and stability during repeated charge-discharge cycles. It also enables thick cathode design, helping to reduce material costs without compromising battery performance.

Cabot said in 2023 it was opening a new lab in Germany to help boost lithium ion battery tech for EVs — but the firm told Batteries International then it remained committed to also supporting development of next-generation lead batteries.

Last September, Cabot announced it had secured up to $50m in US federal funding to develop a battery materials production plant in Michigan.

The plant, to be built at an estimated overall cost of $181 million, will produce battery-grade carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and conductive additive dispersions at commercial scale.