Are manufacturers ready to pay the price of sustainability?
The shift towards net zero relies significantly on the abundance of materials, particularly those that enable higher levels of sustainability without compromising on performance. Global legislation is putting considerable pressure on manufacturers, and consumer demand is now aligning with this trajectory. According to BCG, the demand for sustainable raw materials could exceed supply by as […]
Electric Car Boom and the Race to Secure Raw Materials by 2030
In 2022, more than 26 million electric cars were on the roads, setting a groundbreaking sales record. However, this is merely the beginning. EV batteries represent the fastest-growing technology in energy storage, playing a crucial role in leading us towards a greener future. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that the momentum will intensify. By […]
UP Catalyst Secures € 1.5 M to Make Carbon Materials for Batteries
UP Catalyst, a leading nanotech company, will develop its 3rd-generation reactor to produce advanced carbon materials for batteries. This solution will specifically tackle the key challenges in carbon manufacturing. The 2-year project received funding from EAS-Enterprise Estonia to produce high-purity carbon from CO2 for battery applications. Tallinn-based UP Catalyst uses the Molten Salt Carbon Capture […]
UP Catalyst disrupts the heavily China-reliant supply chain of graphite
The surge in graphite demand has put pressure on Europe, which imports almost 98% of the graphite it uses. The valuable mineral for electric vehicle (EV) batteries is now considered a critical raw material. Graphite production comes with a huge environmental and supply chain risk which is being challenged by an Estonian company UP Catalyst. […]
