Tykool: 100% Cobalt Free

At Tykool, we do not use rare earth elements or conflict minerals in the manufacture of our batteries. We primarily use lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) and, in some cases, lithium titanate (LTO) technology. Our cells and battery packs are made from lithium metal, primarily from Australia, carbon from coal ash, as well as iron, aluminum, nickel and phosphates. We do not use cobalt or any rare earth elements.

What's the problem with cobalt? Cobalt is used to make smaller, more energy-efficient lithium batteries and is found in many of these batteries. Many of the smallest lithium batteries currently on the market contain cobalt. However, cobalt is a rare earth element that is primarily found in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. As demand for cobalt has surged, so has its market price, fueling conflict in the region. Revenue from cobalt sales has been linked to financing civil wars, terrorist activities and war crimes. Tykool has eliminated cobalt from our batteries and supply chain.

Given that lithium batteries last 4 to 10 times longer than traditional batteries, our technology helps reduce the number of batteries consumers need to buy during their lifetime.

We provide ongoing support and services throughout the product lifecycle, helping users maximize battery life and learn how to repair and reuse batteries as they near the end of their life.

When Tykool lithium batteries reach the end of their life, they are recycled through our partnered recycling facilities.