Specialty materials developer Alkegen has begun commercial production of SiFAB, its new silicon fiber anode material, at its manufacturing facility in New Carlisle, Indiana. Large-scale production of the product, says Alkegen CEO John Dandolph, is intended “to meet growing demand from customers across a wide range of industries, including EVs, renewable energy storage and consumer electronics.”

According to Alkegen, SiFAB’s engineered structure of micron-sized silicon fiber allows for higher energy density than graphite, and provides a “drop-in solution for existing electrode formulations and mixing equipment.”

The company says that comprehensive testing of the material confirms its high-rate and high-temperature performance, which makes it ideal for fast-charging and high-power applications.

Source: Alkegen