Bismuth used to make solid state batteries saferWhich ever way EV battery technology evolves, i.e. Lithium Ion, Solid State or both, FT's NICO deposit will have critical minerals that are needed by the battery industry. Bismuth has now been shown to suppress dendrite growth in solid state battery lithium anodes, preventing battery fires.
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