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Paradigm shift of positive and negative electrode materials and components.

This book, titled "Prospects for All-Solid Lithium-Ion Batteries," focuses on the paradigm shift in positive and negative electrode materials as well as materials and components. The author has been involved in battery materials and manufacturing since the inception of lithium-ion batteries at SONY Corporation, and has quantitatively estimated and discussed issues as much as possible. For the calculations as industrial products, all conditions and processes of the calculations are presented to accommodate case-by-case recalculations. [Features (Excerpt)] ■ Will the 10 million EVs/year require 800 GWh of batteries be liquid-based or all-solid? ■ What is the safety level of all-solid batteries without electrolyte and separator? ■ What are the methods and limitations for forming interfaces between solid electrolytes and positive/negative electrode materials? ■ Are all-solid batteries cylindrical, prismatic, or laminated? ■ Energy characteristics vs. power characteristics; strengths and weaknesses of all-solid batteries. *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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Revised Edition: Ensuring the Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2026 – Addressing Safety from the Perspective of Battery Use – 【Features of This Book】 - The safety of batteries boils down to not deviating from the principles of electrochemistry! - The safety of industrial products depends on the manufacturer's policy; can it be done?! - Reducing battery costs = lowering safety; unfortunately, this is true! - The safety of the battery itself and the maintenance of safety in application fields are both essential! - The next year will see the continued finalization of domestic fire safety regulations; do not take your eyes off it! - There are no new revisions to global safety standards; safety cannot be guaranteed by standards! - Hydrogen sulfide measures for sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries are somewhat under control, but… 【Structure】 * Chapters 1 to 6 are the same as the 2023 edition (https://cmcre.com/archives/114978/). Chapters 7 to 10 are the new additions this time. Chapter 7: Status of Revisions to Major Safety Regulations as of the End of 2025 Chapter 8: New Developments in Fire Safety Law Compliance Chapter 9: Safety of All-Solid-State Batteries and Sulfide-Based Electrolytes Chapter 10: Conclusion

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The latest version summarizing changes in domestic and international laws, regulations, and standards from 2023 to 2025, divided into chapters!

Revised Edition: Ensuring the Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2026 - Addressing Safety from the Perspective of Battery Use - 【Features of this Book】 - The safety of batteries boils down to not deviating from the principles of electrochemistry! - The safety of industrial products depends on the manufacturer's policy; can it be achieved?! - Reducing battery costs = decreased safety; unfortunately, this is true! - Both the safety of the battery itself and the maintenance of safety in application fields are essential! - For the next year, the confirmation of domestic fire safety regulations will continue; do not take your eyes off it! - There are no new revisions to global safety standards; safety cannot be guaranteed by standards! - Measures against hydrogen sulfide in sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries are somewhat manageable, but... 【Structure】 * Chapters 1 to 6 will have the same content as the 2023 edition (https://cmcre.com/archives/114978/). Chapters 7 to 10 are the new additions this time. Chapter 7: Status of Revisions to Major Safety Regulations as of the End of 2025 Chapter 8: New Developments in Fire Safety Law Compliance Chapter 9: Safety of All-Solid-State Batteries and Sulfide-Based Electrolytes Chapter 10: Conclusion

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Investigate and analyze the supply of battery materials, various regulations, and business trends regarding the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

Book Title: Reuse & Recycling of Lithium-ion Batteries for EVs ~ Supply of Battery Materials, Various Regulations, and Business Responses ~ [Features of this Book] - In 2030 (year-round), the batteries installed in BEVs in major global regions will be approximately 700 GWh/year, with all electric vehicles totaling 800 GWh/year! - Almost 800 GWh worth will be put into recycling in about 10 years; how prepared are we for the recovery of elemental resources? - The initial efforts for the reuse of EV batteries have been successful; will plans be made based on the situation going forward? - Recycling of Ni and Co has reached a high level of technological capability, primarily among Japanese companies; the next step is demonstration! - The "horizontal recycling" of cathode materials has completed its initial development stage and is moving towards demonstration in multi-component systems! - If lithium recycling is completed, LFP will be a rational choice that does not require recycling! - Trends in resource circulation and recycling technology development for automotive lithium-ion batteries are included! (Special contribution by Mr. Tokoro)

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Unlocking the future of EV batteries—Deep dive into dry electrodes and dipole structures!

**Features of This Book** - EV Bubble... Is the inability to manufacture high-performance batteries the cause? - Even if EVs are powered by thermal power generation, isn't this a "coal car"? - Is the positive electrode material settled on iron phosphate LFP, with nothing more to come? - Where did it go? NMCxyz high-capacity high-nickel positive electrode material! - Still somewhat unclear SiOx/C high-capacity negative electrode material! - Is the lithium-sulfur battery free of transition elements the ultimate "Hinomaru" battery? - Dry electrodes and bipolar structures are Japan's well-honed technology! **Table of Contents** Part 1: Positive and Negative Electrode Materials Chapter 1: Overview of Lithium-Ion Batteries, Electrochemistry of Chemical Batteries Chapter 2: Role Distribution of Positive and Negative Electrode Materials, Cooperation Between Main Actors and Supporting Roles Chapter 3: Selection of Positive Electrode Materials (1) Chapter 4: Selection of Positive Electrode Materials (2) Chapter 5: Selection of Negative Electrode Materials (1) Chapter 6: Selection of Negative Electrode Materials (2) Chapter 7: Selection of Negative Electrode Materials (3) Part 2: New Electrode Processes Chapter 8: (Lithium Metal/Sulfur) Batteries, the Ultimate Over 500Wh/kg Chapter 9: Manufacturing Processes for Positive and Negative Electrode Plates, Transition from Wet to Dry Processes Chapter 10: Bipolar Cells and Solid Electrolytes, Reconstruction of Ion & Electron Movement Chapter 11: (Special Contribution) Positioning of Positive and Negative Electrodes from the Perspective of Battery Disassembly in BEV Applications

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A detailed description of the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, covering everything from composition to development examples.

■Book Title: Reuse and Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries for EVs 2021 - Characteristics, Standards, Safety, and Business Trends - This book aggregates data, estimates, and analyzes the characteristics, composition, and structure of chemical secondary batteries across the following chapters 1 to 9. The keywords include elemental resources (Co, Ni, Li, etc.), cathode material synthesis, safety, chemical hazards, wet/dry processing, among others, while also presenting development case studies from related companies whenever possible. We hope this book serves as a useful resource for those interested in the recycling and reuse of lithium-ion batteries for EVs. June 2021 【Features of this Book】 ◆ By 2031, EV batteries will amount to approximately 2000 GWh globally... what will happen to those elemental resources? ◆ Valuable elemental resources Co, Ni, and Li will be reused as cathode materials. ◆ Rules and regulations for the industrial waste treatment of damaged or discarded EV batteries. ◆ Who ensures the safety of reused EV batteries, and how? ◆ The fate of EV batteries that can no longer deliver power after reaching the retirement age of 60 years. ◆ Regulations of the Basel Convention for the aggregation and processing of waste batteries.

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This document summarizes the revisions of the major safety standards for lithium-ion batteries up to the first half of 2023.

■Book Title: Ensuring the Safety of Lithium-Ion Batteries - Related Regulations, Standards, and Labeling Rules 2023 Currently, lithium-ion batteries are no longer considered a specialized technology; they require compliance with various domestic and international regulations and guidelines across a broad range of business activities, including sales and distribution, and the fulfillment of responsibility sharing. This book incorporates recent legal amendments and is divided into six chapters, providing useful information for solving safety issues and offering many hints for problem-solving. Along with abundant charts and diagrams, it serves as a resource for swift safety measures. 【Features】 ➢ Consolidation of major safety standard revisions up to the first half of 2023 ➢ Detailed explanations of key testing standards such as JIS, UL, and UN transport, item by item ➢ Explanation of the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety Law and PSE mark, including revisions to the operational regulations ➢ Examination of the causes behind the increasing fire incidents of Battery EVs ➢ Evaluation of the safety (benefits) of solid-state batteries and challenges related to chemical hazards ➢ Practical guidelines illustrated for personnel responsible for maintaining safety ➢ Examples of warning labels (marking) for battery products, focusing on mobile devices

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The highly acclaimed "Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Process & Cost Comprehensive Technology 2016" has been revised and updated.

■ Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2022 (Basic Edition) The 2016 edition contained nearly all the design and manufacturing technical know-how of that time. We believe that it is appropriate for this book to retain the basic structure of the 2016 edition while adding new information on subsequent expansions and advancements in material technology. Therefore, we have revised and supplemented it as "Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2022 (Basic Edition)." We aim to provide comprehensive information on the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries from a new perspective. 【Features of this Book】 ◆ Revised and supplemented version of the popular "Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2016" ◆ Detailed description of raw materials, design and manufacturing, process equipment, and cost structure of lithium-ion batteries ◆ Explanation of the current state of battery production at the present technology level ◆ Challenges in the raw material supply chain within the manufacturing industry ◆ Provision of comprehensive information on lithium-ion battery manufacturing from a new perspective *This book is available at a discount when purchased as a set with both 2022 (Basic Edition) and 2022 (Advanced Edition).

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We have added an advanced edition to the revised and updated basic edition of the highly acclaimed "Manufacturing Process & Cost Comprehensive Technology of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2016."

■ Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2022 (Advancement Edition) 　～ Advances in Battery Raw Materials and Components and Corresponding Battery Technologies ～ In the Advancement Edition, Chapters 7 to 14 focus on the recent advancements in positive and negative electrode materials and components of lithium-ion batteries. In the latter half, it also addresses the diversification of battery casing types, as well as challenges related to quality assurance and the supply chain of raw materials. 【Features of This Book】 ◆ An advancement edition added to the revised and updated foundational edition of "Comprehensive Technology on the Manufacturing Process & Cost of Lithium-Ion Batteries 2016," which received positive feedback. ◆ Covers the latest advancements in lithium-ion battery components in addition to the basic matters discussed in the previous edition. ◆ Includes coverage of the diversification of battery casing types. ◆ Addresses challenges in quality assurance and the raw materials supply chain. ◆ Discusses the consequences of rushing results during a transformative period, including the shift to EVs. *Purchasing this book as a set of two volumes, 2022 (Foundational Edition) and 2022 (Advancement Edition), offers a great value.

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Focusing on recycling technology for used lithium-ion batteries, this document includes a wealth of information to understand the overall picture of recycling technology and business.

This book provides a detailed explanation of the recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles, which is expected to see increased demand alongside the proliferation of electric vehicles (EVs), as well as an overview of the entire business landscape and legal frameworks. It includes particularly detailed explanations of wet refining, which is one of the pillars of current recycling technology. We hope that this will help readers understand the current state of recycling technology for lithium-ion batteries used in vehicles and support the research and development of recycling technologies and their commercialization based on the results. 【Features】 ➢ Illustrates the positioning of LiB recycling from the perspective of a circular economy ➢ Describes the joint collection scheme for LiB in Japan and its achievements ➢ Provides a detailed explanation of wet refining, one of the pillars of recycling technology ➢ Describes new low-temperature/low-energy technologies, such as bioleaching and direct recycling (electronic pulse method) ➢ Offers comprehensive materials to understand the overall picture of recycling technology and business, including trends in recycling-related research and patents, legal systems in various countries, and the efforts of relevant companies *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please download the PDF or contact us.

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Focusing on the adjustment and evaluation of fine particles and slurries! New cases in each category as well!

This book describes the manufacturing technology of lithium-ion batteries and all-solid-state batteries. Focusing on the adjustment and evaluation of fine particles and slurries, it introduces battery manufacturing technology. Experts from various research fields explain the fundamental theories and general principles. In the individual chapters, new case studies are presented classified by powder, positive electrodes, negative electrodes, binders, slurries, conductive additives, separators, analysis, and all-solid-state batteries. [Features] - Introduces battery manufacturing technology focusing on the adjustment and evaluation of fine particles and slurries - Experts from various research fields explain fundamental theories and general principles - New case studies are presented in individual chapters classified by powder, positive electrodes, negative electrodes, binders, slurries, conductive additives, separators, analysis, and all-solid-state batteries *When applying, please download the order form from the PDF download. *For more details, please refer to the PDF materials or feel free to contact us.

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This is a webinar that explains the basic concepts of nonlinear regression and practical analytical methods using JMP. We will welcome Mr. Fukushima, who is in charge of biostatistics at Takumi Information Technology and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry and knowledge of statistical analysis, as our instructor. Target Audience: - Those who want to learn about nonlinear regression and understand it from the basics. - Those involved in data analysis in fields such as pharmaceuticals and manufacturing, who are interested in utilizing nonlinear models. - Those interested in data analysis using JMP and want to apply it in practice. Program: - Part 1: Introduction to Data Visualization and Nonlinear Regression An overview of the basics of nonlinear regression using non-clinical trials in the pharmaceutical industry as a subject. - Part 2: Features of Nonlinear Regression in JMP and Examples of Its Use in Quality Control An explanation focusing on the functions and features of nonlinear regression in JMP. ▼ Details & Registration https://www.jmp.com/ja/events/live-webinars/non-series/2026/06-25-nlr

[Key Lecture Content] 1. Promotion of Solar Panel Recycling Yuta Okazaki, Director, System Planning Office, General Affairs Division, Environmental Restoration and Resource Recycling Bureau, Ministry of the Environment 1. Previous efforts regarding the disposal and recycling of solar panels 2. Laws related to the promotion of resource recovery from solar cell waste 3. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Expansion of Solar Power Generation and Formation of a Positive Cycle for Panel Resource Recycling Akihou Kawai, Analyst, Materials Team, Industrial Research Department, Mizuho Bank 1. Policy trends surrounding solar power generation 2. Trends in the solar power generation industry 3. Resource recycling related to solar power generation and panels 4. Examples of initiatives by businesses towards resource recycling - Towards glass recycling 5. Examples of initiatives by businesses towards resource recycling - Towards efficient collection 6. Examples of initiatives by businesses towards resource recycling - Guarantees and insurance for solar power generation equipment and related trends 7. Awareness of issues and directions for problem-solving regarding resource recycling of solar panels 8. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Key Lecture Content] 1. New Trends in the Submarine Cable Market: Current Status and Outlook Mr. Takuya Makiyama, Senior Researcher, Mobility and Communication Policy Headquarters, Mitsubishi Research Institute 1. Why are submarine cables attracting attention now? 2. Overview of the submarine cable market 3. Major players and changes in industry structure 4. Future outlook and expectations 5. Q&A / Business card exchange 2. Submarine Cables Supporting International Communication and KCS's Initiatives Mr. Tomonori Shinto, Executive Officer and Senior Managing Director, Technical Operations Headquarters, KDDI Cable Ship Co., Ltd. 1. Business introduction 2. Overview of submarine cables 3. Various operations related to submarine cables 4. Current status and challenges of the submarine cable industry 5. Q&A / Business card exchange

[Speaker] Ayaka Hiraki, Fellow at Deloitte Tohmatsu Research Institute, General Incorporated Association [Key Lecture Content] Due to high tariff measures and withdrawal from international organizations by the second Trump administration in the United States, military operations in Venezuela, and attacks on Iran, the world is indeed "Under Destruction." As the economy and cutting-edge technologies become intertwined with security, this lecture will analyze the trends in the defense industries of Japan, Europe, and the United States from three perspectives: "modular security," "total defense," and "the rise of artificial intelligence (AI)," while examining the potential and challenges of Japan's defense industry. [Lecture Topics] 1. Changes in Japan's security environment 2. Three points to consider for future security systems (1) Modular security architecture (2) Total defense (3) AI 3. Initiatives in Japan, Europe, and the United States (1) Europe: European defense industry strategy and strategic autonomy (2) United States: National security strategy under the Trump administration (2025 NSS) and defense innovation (3) Japan: Key points of the FY2026 budget and trends towards the revision of three strategic documents 4. Future outlook for the defense industry - possibilities and challenges regarding participation 5. Q&A

[Speaker] Anderson Mori & Tomotsune Law Office Foreign Law Joint Enterprise Partner Attorney Eiji Kobayashi [Lecture Topics] 1. FIT/FIP System in Solar Power Generation Business (1) Overview of FIT/FIP System Based on Renewable Energy Law (2) Background of Amendments to Renewable Energy Law Related to Solar Power Generation Business (3) Key Practical Points in Current Renewable Energy Law 2. Amendments and Regulations Related to Solar Power Generation Business (1) Forest Law (2) Electricity Business Law (3) Environmental Impact Assessment (4) Landscape Law (5) Others 3. Q&A Session