# BASF to modify two Chinese plants for anode binder production for lithium-ion batteries

BASF will modify two existing dispersion plants in Jiangsu and Guangdong, China, to produce water-based anode binders (Licity and Basonal Power) for lithium-ion batteries. The modifications will enable capacity of over 100,000 metric tons per year, with production starting from mid-2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-05-15
- Where: Jiangsu and Guangdong, China, China
- Starts operating: Jul 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: over 100,000 metric tons per year
- Products: water-based anode binders (Licity and Basonal Power) for lithium-ion batteries
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [BASF](https://endata.com/companies/298.md)

## Sources

- [basf.com](https://www.basf.com/jp/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2023/05/basf-to-invest-in-anode-binder-production-assets-for-the-lithium), 2023-05-15: "The new range of products is expected to come on stream from mid-2023."

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