Canada’s Innovation, Science and Economic Development program plans to invest up to $1.9 million in Vancouver-based Nano One, which currently produces energy storage materials and a range of nanostructured composite materials. The funding will support a pilot plant that will simulate full-scale production of lithium-ion cathode materials and showcase Nano One’s processing technology. Some promising… Read more »
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Graphene battery pioneer Nanotech Energy raises $27.5 million in Series C funding
Los Angeles-based Nanotech Energy, a major supplier of graphene, has raised $27.5 million in a Series C funding round. The company’s US-made Nanotech Energy Graphene Super Battery is designed to be non-flammable, and Nanotech claims it will deliver better longevity and much faster charging than current batteries. “We are confident that we have a one-of-a-kind,… Read more »
EnerG2’s new plant will make nanotech battery components
The company uses proprietary processing technology to build nanostructured carbon materials with ultra-high surface areas and ultra-high purity levels.
Research from ANL and UChicago PME looks to resolve battery degradation by mitigating nanoscopic strains
New research from Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (UChicago PME) claims to have solved a battery mystery that has led to capacity degradation, shortened lifespan and, in some cases, fire. In a paper published in Nature Nanotechnology, researchers uncovered some of the root causes and ways to… Read more »
TRUNNANO develops spherical aluminum nitride powder for EV materials
China-based chemical materials firm TRUNNANO has announced a breakthrough in the production of high-purity spherical aluminum nitride (AlN) powder, which it says overcomes long-standing technical challenges. The powder’s thermal conductivity makes it ideal for thermal interface materials in EVs, where efficient heat dissipation is critical. It also enables high-performance ceramic substrates for power electronics and… Read more »
Moleaer unveils nanobubble process to boost battery capacity retention and performance
Moleaer has announced a patent-pending method that integrates nanobubbles into the fabrication of thin films used in lithium-ion batteries, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells, and electrolyzers. According to Moleaer, this chemical-free, non-invasive process increases the porosity and uniformity of thin films, directly impacting the efficiency, durability, and power output of devices critical to electric… Read more »
Forge Nano develops 100% US-sourced lithium-ion cells for Department of Defense
Forge Nano has announced the development of an 18650-format lithium-ion battery cell intended for testing by the US Department of Defense, comprised entirely of materials sourced within the United States. According to Forge Nano, this cylindrical cell is designed for high capacity and energy density and must meet US Department of Defense requirements for cycle… Read more »
NREL uses nano-CT imaging to improve battery recycling
Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are exploring an alternative method of direct recycling, which aims to preserve and refurbish battery components for a more efficient and cost-effective process. The researchers are using x-ray nanoscale computed tomography (nano-CT) for imaging of end-of-life batteries alongside NREL’s Microstructure Analysis Toolbox (MATBOX)… Read more »
How to design a wireless EV charging system: technical considerations and components needed
Sponsored by Littelfuse. Ditch the plug! Make wireless EV charging a reality now! Unique components ensure safety, efficiency and reliability. Imagine an EV charging experience that’s as seamless and intuitive as parking your car—just “park, charge, and go.” For the end-user, the appeal is clear: EV owners envision pulling into their garage, a designated parking… Read more »
Report finds OneD’s silicon anode technology can reduce EV battery carbon footprint
Minviro, which provides lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for businesses in the energy transition, has found that the SINANODE silicon anode technology developed by OneD Battery Sciences for EV batteries can reduce carbon emissions and resource consumption compared to conventional anode materials. When SINANODE-enhanced graphite is processed in North America or Europe, it can improve anode performance… Read more »