BEST Magazine
9 February 2026
Breakthrough in lead-acid battery technology: Composite lignin delivers high charge acceptance with minimal water loss
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Enqin Gao, R&D director, and John Miller, Leadership Innovation Council senior advisor, explain Hammond’s approach to reducing water loss and improving charge acceptance. In the ever-evolving world of energy storage, lead-acid batteries remain a cornerstone for automotive, industrial, and renewable energy applications. Yet, as demands for higher performance and longer life grow, so do the…
Key Takeaways
- • Breakthrough in lead-acid battery technology: Composite lignin delivers high charge acceptance with minimal water loss.
