Advanced magnesium materials lab inaugurated in Chongqing
2024-11-14 14:49:46 [Print]
On November 11, Mingyue Lake Laboratory, an advanced materials lab featuring innovative and cutting-edge technologies, was inaugurated in Liangjiang New Area, Southwest China's Chongqing municipality.
After about two years of preparations, Mingyue Lake Laboratory has housed 15 science teams with more than 300 talents for the research and development of advanced materials including magnesium solid-state hydrogen storage materials, magnesium ion battery cathode materials, magnesium ion battery anode materials, magnesium ion battery electrolyte, magnesium ion battery separator materials.
The lab has worked with Baowu Magnesium, Chongqing Millison and other institutions to develop super large magnesium alloy automotive die castings for integrated automotive body casting and battery case cover, which are 32% lighter than aluminum alloy castings, showcasing huge potential for lightweight application.
The lab is currently working with companies including Baosteel Metal, Baowu Magnesium and Guangdong Guoyan to promote the large-scale applications of magnesium hydrogen storage materials in the field of hydrogen storage and transportation. It is also collaborating with China Huadian Corporation for pilot application of the integration of wind, solar power and hydrogen storage, and solid-state hydrogen storage tank.
By introducing cutting-edge technologies, such as one-step forging process for magnesium wheel, and insulating powder coating technology for NEVs and energy storage, Mingyue Lake Laboratory is expected to lay a solid foundation for the high-quality development of advanced materials industry in Chongqing.
After about two years of preparations, Mingyue Lake Laboratory has housed 15 science teams with more than 300 talents for the research and development of advanced materials including magnesium solid-state hydrogen storage materials, magnesium ion battery cathode materials, magnesium ion battery anode materials, magnesium ion battery electrolyte, magnesium ion battery separator materials.
The lab has worked with Baowu Magnesium, Chongqing Millison and other institutions to develop super large magnesium alloy automotive die castings for integrated automotive body casting and battery case cover, which are 32% lighter than aluminum alloy castings, showcasing huge potential for lightweight application.
The lab is currently working with companies including Baosteel Metal, Baowu Magnesium and Guangdong Guoyan to promote the large-scale applications of magnesium hydrogen storage materials in the field of hydrogen storage and transportation. It is also collaborating with China Huadian Corporation for pilot application of the integration of wind, solar power and hydrogen storage, and solid-state hydrogen storage tank.
By introducing cutting-edge technologies, such as one-step forging process for magnesium wheel, and insulating powder coating technology for NEVs and energy storage, Mingyue Lake Laboratory is expected to lay a solid foundation for the high-quality development of advanced materials industry in Chongqing.
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