Battery materials and technology company Talga has been granted a patent in Japan that builds on its Talnode-C product line, which combines shaping and coating methods as well as purification to make battery anode materials for use in high-power applications such as hybrid vehicles. 

Japanese Patent No. 7779483, titled “Anode Material and Method for Producing Same”, protects Talga’s proprietary process for producing natural graphite anode material delivering superior energy density, long life and fast-charge capability for lithium-ion batteries. 

The patent provides Talga with exclusive rights in Japan until at least 2040 and follows the granting of a patent in the US for the same technology. 

The company has concluded anode test programs with several Japanese cell producers, and aims to capitalize on the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s recent announcement of an immediate prohibition on exports of graphite products to Japan. 

“The grant of this Japanese patent is a significant validation of our innovative anode technology at a time when global supply chains are under unprecedented strain. As China’s latest export controls highlight the fragility of graphite reliance, Talga’s Vittangi project offers a secure, high-performance and low-emission solution that can support the broader battery industry and rapidly growing energy storage transition,” said Mark Thompson, Talga’s founder and MD.

Source: Talga