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Microelectronics UK has an impressive line-up of speakers from leading multinational organisations including Jaguar Land Rover, Rolls-Royce, BMW, European Space Agency, BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, Honeywell Thermal Solutions, Intel, Fujitsu, and Leonardo, all sharing their stories with visitors. In addition, the Start-up Launchpad provides a stage for innovators and
entrepreneurs to promote their companies to prospective customers and investors. Separately, the Skills Zone, powered by ElectroHire and UK Electronics Skills Foundation, will provide speed mentoring sessions for engineers, and skills workshops for students and graduate engineers. The Microelectronics UK programme was developed with guidance from an expert Advisory Board. The board’s Dr
Andy Sellars, director of strategy at CORNERSTONE, commented: “The launch of Microelectronics UK marks a pivotal moment for the sector. The UK boasts a dynamic electronics and photonics industry, enriched by exceptional talent across universities, start-ups and established companies. Until now, there has been no major event uniting these key players to enable them to exchange ideas and build
connections. Microelectronics UK addresses this gap by highlighting UK strengths and enhancing the UK’s visibility on the international stage.”
Exhibitors and visitors can find more information about the Microelectronics UK conference and workshop programmes and the exhibition zones at:
microelectronicsuk.com Milestone reached in lithium recovery from spent electric vehicle batteries S
yensqo and cylib are said to have reached a significant milestone in circular battery materials processing by producing high- purity lithium hydroxide from spent EV batteries. According to the companies, this collaboration marks a major advancement in the recovery of valuable materials, as very few recycling companies today can produce lithium at battery-grade, especially lithium hydroxide, the preferred form of lithium for new EV batteries. Said to be a first in the battery recycling industry, this achievement enables the extraction and purification of lithium from shredded battery electrodes, known as black mass, from different battery chemistries, such as NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) and LFP (lithium-iron-phosphate), on a single operating line. This approach simplifies the recycling process, increases versatility and potentially reduces capital expenditures (CAPEX). “Syensqo’s technology perfectly complements cylib’s hydrometallurgical process, enhancing both the yield and purity
of recovered lithium,” said Laurent Cohen, in charge of Strategic Development and Alliances for Mining Solutions at Syensqo. “By combining our expertise in solvent extraction with cylib’s process, we’re establishing a scalable, high-purity lithium recovery route aligned with Europe’s circular economy and battery regulation goals.” As part of the project, hundreds of litres of cylib’s lithium-rich effluent were processed by Syensqo using an extraction technology co-developed with its engineering partner, Tenova Advanced Technologies. The process uses CYANEX 936P, Syensqo’s proprietary solvent extractant renowned for its impressive lithium selectivity.
Following extraction, purification, conversion and crystallization, the resulting product meets, and in some respects exceeds, the strict purity standards required by leading cathode active material (CAM) manufacturers. “This collaboration with Syensqo demonstrates our commitment to working continuously with partners to develop new processes and expand our technological
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leadership in battery recycling,” said Matthias Breidenbach, vice president commercial at cylib. “By combining our innovative hydrometallurgical expertise with Syensqo’s advanced solvent extraction technology, we are setting new standards for lithium recovery efficiency and purity.” This achievement also advances the objectives set by the European Union for
lithium recovery in battery recycling. According to the Battery Regulation (EU) 2023/1542, adopted two years ago, recyclers must recover at least 50 per cent of the lithium content in battery waste by the end of 2027, and no less than 80 per cent by the end of 2031. CYANEX is a registered trademark of
Syensqo.
https://www.syensqo.com/ Navitas powers Xiaomi’s next generation GaN charger N
avitas Semiconductor, the industry specialist in next- generation GaNFast gallium nitride (GaN) and GeneSiC
silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, has announced that Xiaomi’s next- generation 90W GaN charger will be powered by Navitas’ GaNSense Control ICs. Described as the world’s smallest 90 W charger, this ultra-compact, high-power-density form-factor measures just 34 × 45 × 34 mm and weighs only 65 grams – approximately half the size and a third of the weight of typical GaN chargers, according to Navitas. The charger integrates Navitas’ NV9580 GaNSense Control power IC on the primary side and the NV9701 synchronous rectification controller IC on the secondary
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side. The GaNSense Control family combines 4th generation GaN power with high- frequency control functionality. It provides all the benefits of a monolithically integrated GaN power FET and GaN drive, plus a controller and protection features in a single surface-mount package for high-density, high- efficiency chargers, adapters, and auxiliary power designs.
GaNSense Control ICs deliver the highest- frequency operation to minimise system size and weight. Integrated features such as lossless current sensing, high-voltage start-up, and elimination of VDD inductor reduce component count and increase system efficiency. With transient voltage breakdown up to 800 V and no PCB hotspots, Navitas’ GaNSense Control ICs deliver best-in-class
efficiency in the smallest form factor. “The launch of Xiaomi’s 90W GaN charger marks a new milestone in our long-standing collaboration with Xiaomi,” said Charles Zha, SVP and APAC GM of Navitas. “Combining the innovation of GaNSense Control ICs and
Xiaomi’s leading system expertise, we have delivered a new benchmark for ultra-portable fast-chargers. Navitas will continue our partnership with Xiaomi to continue future innovations with our GaN technology.”
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