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Learn what cutting edge formulation research Novolyte Energy Storage is doing to improve the performance of existing materials and implement new materials in the never ending race to increase cell performance.

Read the article by Ralph Wise, Novolyte Energy Storage CTO, published in the Batteries and Energy Storeage Technology magazine, Autum 2011, No 34. 

New Directions in Electrolytes Article 12.6.11.pdf (3.81 mb)

Novolyte Performance Materials is the world's leader in custom molten sodium chemistry.

We have over 30 years of experience and process over 1 million pounds of sodium per year using our state of the art handling systems.

Our Metallic Sodium Reaction Capabilities include:

Acyloin Reaction

Sodium Reductions

Wurtz Coupling Reaction

Williamson Ether Synthesis

NaK for Cooling

To learn more: http:/www.novolyte.com/performance-materials/custom

The wide spread application of lithium ion batteries for uses ranging from portable electronics and power tools to electric vehicles continues to place ever-increasing demands on the battery system to provide higher energy , power density, and improved cycle life. Please visit http://www.novolyte.com/energy-storage/targeted-research.aspx   to read more about Novolyte's research efforts to develop electrolytes that can provide superior cycle life.  

Novolyte offers multiple options for customers looking to replace N Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) in coatings and other applications.  NMP has been discovered to be a reproductive toxin and many formulators will need to replace NMP.  Novolyte has many lower toxicity alternatives that have successfully replaced NMP in various application.  Our NMP replacement products are; Polyglyme, Ethyl Diglyme and 1,3 Dioxolane.  Proglyme and Ethyl Diglyme are very stable glycol diethers, while 1,3 Dioxolane excells as a small molecule, powerful solubilizing and penetrating solvent in polymer applications.  All share the same aprotic properties of NMP.  You can find out more by visting our website at www.novolyte.com

    1,4-Dioxane is a highly polar aprotic, relatively inert solvent with outstanding stability at high pH. It is ideally suited for use in closed-loop applications such as vented reactors for the manufacture of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and fine chemicals.  1,4-Dioxane is a process and a reaction solvent. 

The commercial use of Novolyte Green Solvents in inks,  both solvent and water-based continues to grow.   

Learn more about our Green Solvents Butyl Diglyme, Tetraglyme, Polyglyme, Higlyme, Proglyme, Ethyl Diglyme and Glycerol Formal by clicking on this link:

 http://www.novolyte.com/performance-materials/high-performance-solvents/green-solvents.aspx

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Manufacturers of paint, coatings, and adhesives are increasingly seeking VOC-exempt solvents to meet regulatory and marketplace demands. Novolyte Performance Materials' line of "green" solvents includes dimethyl carbonate (DMC), a VOC-exempt linear carbonate solvent that is a cost-effective alternative to halogenated solvents and N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (NMP) with excellent toxicity properties, low odor, and rapid evaporation.More...

Novolyte Technologies, Inc. will offer high purity diphenyl phosphinous chloride (DPC), expanding on its leadership position in aryl phosphines. Start-up is scheduled for August 1 at Novolyte's Baton Rouge, LA, facility, with an initial 100-ton annual capacity. 

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Green Chemistry - Six Ways to Green

Novolyte Technologies takes a look at how solvent choice can make the difference in a product’s or a process’s green credentials.

The Six Ways to Green that are discussed are:

1. Solvent strength
2. Boiling point or evaporation rate
3. Water solubility or insolubility
4. Stability in the presence of aggressive reactants
5. Safety in handling
6. Toxicological profile

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