Division of New Energy and Material Chemistry

Research work on Nickel-MH batteries, Lithium-ion batteries and fuel cells has been carried out since 1994. The development of spherical Ni(OH)2, a cathode material for Nickel-MH batteries, was completed in 1995. The first production line for high density spherical LiCoO2 will be put into operation in 2003. A series technology for the next generation of secondary batteries and fuel cells is being developed.