
Critical minerals are key components in the manufacturing of the high-tech products, renewable energy technologies and cutting-edge electronics that underpin economic growth and innovation. To support advanced materials development in the critical minerals sector, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, Trent University is partnering with Carbonix Inc., an Indigenous-led clean tech company, to convert locally sourced high-carbon feedstocks into battery-grade materials and meet the demands of the growing EV industry.
The project focuses on refining processes to convert mining waste into high-energy-density graphite for anode and cathode production, ultimately positioning the university, and Peterborough, as critical players in the EV supply chain and advancing clean economy efforts in Ontario.
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