BEST Magazine
10 June 2026
UP Catalyst to turn CO₂ into battery materials in Finland
Why It Matters for ITAD
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Estonian deep‑tech firm UP Catalyst is moving forward with plans to manufacture battery‑grade graphite and carbon nanotubes in Finland using captured CO₂ emissions. The company has signed a Letter of Intent with Finnish energy provider Oulun Energia to utilise CO₂ from one of its Oulu‑based facilities. UP Catalyst’s process uses CO₂ molten salt electrolysis to…
Key Takeaways
- • UP Catalyst to turn CO₂ into battery materials in Finland.
