NanoGraf Corporation has developed a novel high energy density Si-based anode material that has the long-term potential to replace graphitic-based anodes in lithium-ion batteries for a range of applications, from consumer electronics to electric vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries have become the portable power technology of choice, powering everything from portable consumer electronics to electric vehicles.
Over the past decade lithium-ion battery energy density improvements have nearly plateaued, and incumbent battery technologies are unable to keep pace with consumer demand for ever increasing range, power, and cycling stability.Si has received considerable attention as a replacement for graphite due to its high gravimetric (4200 mAh/g) and volumetric capacities (9786 mAh/cm3) when fully lithiated. However, metallic Si faces many challenges limiting its commercialization ability today. NanoGraf’s technology stabilizes a Si-containing material, ensuring limited first cycle losses, stable cycling performance, and ease of drop-in processin