Growing Demand for Hydrogen Storage and Fuel Cells to Augment the Lithium Hydride Market Growth
Lithium hydride, a colorless solid, salt-like hydride, is an
inorganic compound that has a high melting point and is not soluble but
reactive with all protic organic solvents. It is prepared by passing hydrogen
gas over lithium metal and is extensively used in the preparation of lithium
aluminum hydride and lithium borohydride. Lithium hydride is soluble with
lithium fluoride, sodium hydride, and lithium borohydride, and reacts with low
humid air forming lithium carbonate, lithium oxide, and lithium hydroxide.
Market Dynamics:
Increasing demand for lithium hydride, rapid growth of the chemical
industry, and increasing research and development activities are also expected
to augment the growth of the lithium hydride market. For instance, in January
2021, a team of researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven
National Laboratory used ultrabright X-rays to identify lithium hydride and a
new form of lithium fluoride. It is a major step towards developing smaller,
lighter, and less expensive batteries for electric vehicles.
Moreover, launch of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and increasing
adoption of electric vehicles across the world is expected to drive growth of
the lithium
hydride market. For instance, in December 2020, Toyota launched the
second-gen fuel cell electric vehicle, Mirai, to promote zero-emission
technology amid growing demand for EVs. Moreover, the company aims to sell 5.5
million electrified vehicles worldwide by 2025.
Increasing demand for hydrogen storage (for the advancement
of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies in various applications, such as
transportation and stationary & portable power) is expected to propel the
growth of the lithium hydride market. For instance, in December 2020, the
United States Department of Energy (DOE) announced US$ 33 million funding to
support innovative hydrogen and fuel cell research and development,
infrastructure supply chain development and validation, and cost analysis
activities.
Competitive Analysis:
Major players operating in the lithium hydride market are Parad
Corporation Pvt. Ltd., American Elements, Tianjin Daofu Chemical New Technology
Development Co., Ltd., Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc., Ganfeng Lithium Co.,
Ltd, Albemarle Corporation, and Merck KGaA.
Major players in the market are adopting various business
strategies, such as business expansion, to enhance their market position. For
instance, in January 2021, Albemarle Corp. announced expansion of Nevada site
to increase domestic production of lithium, a critical mineral and key
component in advancing green mobility and a more sustainable future.
Moreover, in September 2020, Albemarle Corporation selected
by the U.S. Department of Energy as a critical partner for two lithium research
projects over three years through a Battery Manufacturing Lab Call.

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