Nano One and Standard Lithium Collaborate to Qualify Lithium Carbonate for LFP Cathodes
Initial tests show the lithium carbonate delivered approximately 155 mAh/g on first discharge using Nano One's One-Pot process.
Nano One Materials and Standard Lithium have successfully tested lithium carbonate from Standard Lithium's South West Arkansas Project pilot plant for use in lithium iron phosphate cathode active materials, a key step toward qualifying new feedstock sources for LFP battery production.
What Happened
Canada-based Nano One processed the Standard Lithium-supplied lithium carbonate through its One-Pot process to produce LFP cathode active material. The company then tested coin cells assembled at its Burnaby, British Columbia facility. According to Nano One, the test material achieved target chemical and physical parameters along with intended particle morphology. Initial electrochemical testing showed first discharge performance of approximately 155 mAh/g. The collaboration began in July 2025 when Nano One joined the Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator as an inaugural cohort member.
Why It Matters
Pre-qualifying feedstock suppliers is central to Nano One's strategy for reducing supply chain risks for prospective licensees. The company says pre-qualified materials can potentially accelerate its A-sample through C-sample qualification programs by up to a year depending on customer requirements. Expanding the roster of qualified lithium carbonate sources gives LFP manufacturers more sourcing optionality and could shorten paths to production for facilities built in different jurisdictions, addressing a key concern from customers seeking localized supply chains.
The Bottom Line
Nano One is expanding its Candiac Facility toward approximately 800 tons per year capacity, with detailed engineering 85% complete as of July 2026. Commissioning of the expanded demonstration line is targeted for the first half of 2027.
