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CRITICAL MINERALS AT SEA lithium, graphite, cell manufacturing, and Chinese LFP know-

Chemistries That Matter at Sea

Mostly commonly used ones – lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries how; NMC delivers higher energy density but increases ex- – are not a single technology. At sea, three types are particularly posure to volatile nickel and cobalt markets; LTO suits high- relevant – lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel manganese co- cycle maritime use because of fast charging and long life, balt oxide (NMC), and lithium titanate oxide (LTO) (Table 1). though it is more specialized and costly. Hence, chemistry is a

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