U.S. needs for battery and fuel cell materials mount

Advanced Battery Technology,  Jan 2002  

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According to the Freedonia Group Inc., demand for materials used to produce batteries and fuel cells will grow 6.5% annually to $3.1 billion in 2005. Overall demand will be driven by the push for lithium batteries and fuel cells, expected to offer strong market opportunities by 2010. Growth is driven by the rapid spread of wireless communications and strong sales of consumer electronics such as camcorders. Fastest growth in the battery sector is expected in lithium salts, solvents, high-purity nickel powders and chemicals, and polymers. For fuel cells, materials showing strongest gains are expected for metal catalysts, carbon/graphite, polymers, and ceramics.

Roskill On the Move

After 21 years near the Oval cricket ground, market analyst Roskill moved to new premises in Wimbledon, southwest London on November 5. Both Roskill Consulting Group and the publishing division Roskill Information Services Ltd. now can be contacted at 27a Leopold Road, London SW 19 7BB, U.K., phone: +44 20 8944 0066, fax: +44 20 8947 9568, or email: info@roskill.co.uk

Lantern In the Spotlight

A solar rechargeable lantern has taken the top prize as the U.K. Engineering Council's environment award for engineers, reports The Financial Times. The Glowstar is targeted at developing countries where many people are unable to afford fuel for light after sunset.

Developed by Intermediate Technology Consultants at Rugby, the solar lantern can produce at least four hours of light once fully charged. For details, call +44 1788 66 1100 or visit www.itcltd.com

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