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| | Texas Tech University | Argenis Bilbao | Senior Director |
Academic
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Power Electronics
| Power & Energy | Texas Tech University’s (TTU) Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management and Manufacturing (GLEAMM) has a core mission of attracting and conducting multidisciplinary research in the energy field with a partnership with Federal and State agencies, the private sector, and other universities. The mission of GLEAMM is to verify, validate and characterize existing technologies used in the energy field as well as develop new cutting-edge technologies and make them available to the public through research commercialization and scientific publications. GLEAMM has a wide array of equipment and capabilities specifically tailored to the research of power grid infrastructure modernization and renewable energy. Some of the GLEAMM resources include a 150-kW solar array, access to multiple wind turbines in partnership with Sandia National Laboratory (SNL), 1 MW programmable resistive loads, a 187-kVAR programmable load, a 30-kW four-quadrant inverter, a 500-kW Diesel generator, an 81.6-kWh energy storage system, and a control building fully instrumented with voltage and current sensors for data acquisition along with a local weather station. To connect the GLEAMM assets to the main microgrid bus, the facility has several circuit breakers, fuses, and command panels that ensure the system’s protection and safety. The microgrid operation and control is made through an SEL-3530 Real-Time Automation Controller (RTAC) that, with its bi-directional communication and Human-Machine-Interface (HMI), allows the operator to visualize the system’s measurements and send commands to each device. Furthermore, measurements from an eGauge meter monitoring different devices allow for observability, data acquisition, and supervision. Two Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) are also available in the facility to collect the voltage’s magnitude, frequency, and angle in real time. Beyond the SEL-3530, all these measurements are sent to a remote interactive platform for data visualization and a database in which this information is recorded for post-event analysis. In addition to establishing the bi-directional communication with all the microgrid elements, the RTAC also contains internal control algorithms developed by previous research projects. In addition to these hardware capabilities, GLEAMM also has OPAL-RT simulation equipment used to merge computer-based models with hardware devices. GLEAMM has many power & energy design/analysis software licenses to complement its hardware capabilities. |
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| | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory | Xueli Sherry Zheng | Associate Scientist |
Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC)
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Energy Storage
| | Materials innovation for lithium-sulfur batteries; sulfide solid-state batteries, and polymer based all-solid-state batteries.
Advanced characterizations including in situ studies on battery systems, including synchrotron X-ray absorption/scattering/diffraction for batteries. |
| CA |
| | Jost Chemical Company | Douglas Jost | Chief Technology Officer |
Small Business
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Materials
| Recycling Lithium Battery Black Mass Into Useful Products and Byproducts | Jost Chemical Company has been in business for 38 years producing high-purity inorganic and organic salts used in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food, consumer products, and other specialty applications. We have over 300,000 square feet of production space in Saint Louis, MO with different types of processing equipment to process salts with a wide range of physical properties. We are currently developing a process to recycle lithium battery black mass into useful products and byproducts intended for battery applications and other applications as well such as pharmaceuticals and critical chemicals desired by the Department of Defense. We are interested in partnering with universities that can aid in testing new separation methods and with battery producers that can test and provide feedback on the products that we produce to maximize product performance. |
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| | Black Diamond Structures, LLC | Paul Everill | Chief Technology Officer |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| Conductive Additives, Carbon Nanotubes, Silicon Anodes, Dry Process Materials | Black Diamond Structures, LLC are a growing Energy Storage materials company based in Austin, TX who are charged with the development and commercialization of MOLECULAR REBAR(R) carbon nanotube technology; a detangled, purified, formulated derivative which offers performance beyond raw nanomaterials at fractions of the typical loading percentage. Our nanomaterial is TRL9 and has found utility in:
• Lithium-ion anodes, to enable high silicon content and increased life cycling to provide higher energy density / longer range
• Lithium-ion cathodes, of various chemistries, to improve rate capability, increase life, and increase active material content to provide faster charge, better discharge, and increased energy density
• Lead-acid batteries, to improve deep discharge such as in hotel load truck applications, enable partial state of charge cycling in hybrid vehicles, and serve as long-warranty AUX batteries to provide decreased warranty returns and expand the scope of the chemistry
Our products can be multi-wall or single-wall carbon nanotube based, and are targeted for compatibility in water-, n-methyl pyrrolidone, or dry-process chemistries. Our dispersions have industry-leading performance, in the hands of many of our customers, and industry-leading shelf lives which proves the superiority of our process.
We have extensive battery materials testing capabilities (SEM, DSC, TGA, XRD, MIP) and electrical testing capabilities (219 small scale circuits (5V, <10A), 129 full scale circuits (20V, <1500 A), failure mode analysis capability) and full environmental control which enables us to run any of the world's battery testing specifications.
We have deep industrial knowledge in the lithium-ion and lead-acid battery spaces, means to reduce materials use and costs for the battery maker, and patent protected technology (>138, globally) which can be leveraged to support North American Energy Independence. |
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| | Feon Energy, Inc. | Zhiao Yu | CTO |
Small Business
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Materials
| Liquid electrolytes for next generation lithium metal and lithium-ion batteries | Feon is a Stanford University spin out that is bringing to market new technology to electrify the world with next generation lithium metal, anode-free and lithium-ion batteries. Feon pioneers the field of using brand new molecules for next generation batteries, and has developed a suite of liquid electrolyte molecules that never existed in the past. Our novel liquid electrolyte technology will usher in these next-generation batteries which simultaneously possess high energy density (>400 Wh/kg for lithium metal and 350Wh/kg for near-future lithium-ion), cost effectiveness, scalability (compatible with mass-produced cells), long cycle life, and safety (non-flammability). |
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| | Coulomb Technology | Tim D Vosburgh | CEO |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| Zinc-Ion Batteries | We have developed aqueous zinc-ion batteries that are safer (non-flammable zinc vs pyrophoric Lithium), faster charging (6 minutes vs 25 minutes), more efficient (up to280Wh/kg vs 180Wh/kg) battery cells and half the price, <$50/kWh. We are currently at TRL 4 with an optimized anode and are now optimizing our cathode and electrolyte. We have many customers waiting for samples which will be ready by Nov 2023. We are also part of 40209's TA program to build our factory in a former coal community and receive a large grant if we can meet all their requirements. |
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| | University of California, Riverside | Bryan Wong | Professor |
Academic
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Materials
| | My research group develops and applies first-principles, quantum-mechanical computational techniques to predict, understand, and rationally design chemical/material systems (either previously synthesized or yet to be made). I would be interested in partnering with a lead organization to leverage our predictive quantum calculations to complement experimental efforts in any of the topics of the FOA. In addition, UC Riverside is a Minority Serving Institute (MSI) which qualifies us to submit proposals that encourage/require MSI opportunities and requirements (such as the required DEIA and Community Benefits plan of this FOA). |
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| | Batt CAVE Research Center at UNC Charlotte | Anthony Bombik | Assistant Professor |
Academic
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Energy Storage
| | The North Carolina Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center, the BATT CAVE, is driving innovation by unraveling the intricate world of batteries and their applications that will drive the next generation of autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and intelligence systems. With a full suite of battery production and testing equipment, the Batt CAVE is North Carolina's only dedicated research center for battery research. The resident faculty at UNC Charlotte research every aspect of lithium ion and next-generation batteries across multiple scales and physics, including material science and electrochemistry, mechanical and thermal abuse testing, full-scale integration, life cycle testing and health management solutions. |
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| | Blue Line Battery, Inc. | Nick Rinaldi | CFO/COO |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| Clean batteries for material handling industries | At Blue Line, we're dedicated to clean energy solutions through our unique, patent-pending lithium-ion battery technology. We apply this innovation to create advanced industrial battery systems for material handling industries, revolutionizing warehouse uptime, efficiency, and carbon footprint. Unlike traditional Lead-Acid batteries, our modular Lithium-ion systems offer clients positive ROI in under 12 months and significantly reduce carbon emissions.
We address two major industry problems: energy inefficiency and reliability. Over 95% of the 2 million electric forklifts in the USA use wasteful and harmful Lead-Acid batteries. Our modular Lithium-Ion battery system improves energy consumption by 30-50%, eliminates harmful emissions, and offers performance, savings, and reliability.
Our decentralized, grid-based system is a groundbreaking solution to the inefficiency and unreliability of standard batteries. It requires only one battery per truck, reducing costs and complexity. With over 500 installed systems across 80 US customers, we're transforming material handling power.
Our success in the forklift and automated guided vehicle segments showcases the viability of our technology. With an easy-to-repair modular battery design, we bring green technology to an industry dominated by harmful chemicals and wasteful systems. Our ambition extends beyond current applications, aiming to lead technological advancements in various sectors, including Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), or other industrial use cases. By partnering with us, organizations can leverage our innovative solutions to create industry-wide impact, enhancing efficiency, reliability, and environmental responsibility.
Our goal is to become the industry standard in material handling and energy storage, leading the shift towards efficient, reliable, and eco-friendly Lithium-ion battery systems. If chosen for partnership, we'll supply our advanced industrial battery systems for piloting or scale-up, improving efficiency and sustainability in the supply chain. Our technology not only reduces electricity consumption, downtime, and maintenance costs but also meets program sustainability targets, contributing to a significantly reduced carbon footprint. |
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| | Myoniks Inc. | Yash Mirchandani | Mr. |
Small Business
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General
| DE-FOA-0002897 BIL: CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BATTERY RECYCLING, REPROCESSING, AND BATTERY COLLECTION | MYONIKS INC IS A HUBZONE MINORITY WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSWITH AN AIM TO REUSE BATTERIES FOR PERSONAL EV PROJECTS OR ENERGYSTORAGE, REDUCE WASTE AND ENSURE THAT WE RECYCLE THEMRESPONSIBLY AND EFFICIENTLY AT THE END OF THEIR USEFUL LIFESPAN. |
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| | Myoniks Inc. | Yash Mirchandani | Mr. |
Small Business
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General
| DE-FOA-0002897 BIL: CONSUMER ELECTRONICS BATTERY RECYCLING, REPROCESSING, AND BATTERY COLLECTION | MYONIKS INC IS A HUBZONE MINORITY WOMAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSWITH AN AIM TO REUSE BATTERIES FOR PERSONAL EV PROJECTS OR ENERGYSTORAGE, REDUCE WASTE AND ENSURE THAT WE RECYCLE THEMRESPONSIBLY AND EFFICIENTLY AT THE END OF THEIR USEFUL LIFESPAN. |
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| | Johnson Energy Storage | Dr. William Rauch | VP - Research |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| All solid state battery with glass electrolyte/separator | Johnson Energy Storage, Inc. (JES) is majority minority owned company founded by Lonnie Johnson, an inductee of the National Inventors Hall of Fame. JES has an over 25 years legacy in solid state battery research dating back to an initial thin film battery license from Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1998. This long-term research program has resulted in a proprietary all ceramic, glass, and metal materials battery that is capable of reliable operation from -40oC to over 150oC. We are on track to achieve 4C cycling at room temperature. Our amorphous glass electrolyte separator (grain boundary free) eliminates paths for dendritic shorts when using lithium metal anodes. The thermal robustness of our cells will significantly reduce battery system cooling load requirements as well as vehicle cooling system complexity, weight, and cost. JES solid state cells will store 2x the energy of as equivalent size and weight lithium-ion cells. We have developed a fast, simple, single step, glass electrolyte infusion into cathode and separator formation process that shows significantly lower manufacturing cost projections relative to lithium ion. JES technology is protected by multiple patents. |
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| | Giner Labs | Mario Moreira | Senior Project Scientist |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| Next Generation Battery Development | Giner Labs is a small business R&D facility dedicated to advancing novel electrochemical technologies to commercial readiness. Founded in 1973, Giner has a 50 year history of being a world leader in electrochemical technologies including proton exchange membranes (PEM) for fuel cells and electrolyzers, next generation batteries, carbon capture technologies, anion exchange membranes (AEM), electrochemical sensors and biomedical devices.
Giner’s Battery Lab is a full R&D and prototyping facility focusing on pushing next generation battery technologies toward commercialization. Our core technologies are focused on development of high-energy density and low-cost solutions to address growing energy storage needs for a wide range of applications, including military, aerospace, EV, and grid level storage. Our core technologies include: Lithium Sulfur, Lithium Metal, Solid-state Li-ion, Room temperature Na-S, Mg-Ion and Battery-Capacitor hybrids for energy harvesting.
Giner’s 1000 sq ft battery facility is equipped to support a full range of R&D programs. In house capabilities include: electrode slurry and coating development, electrolyte formulation, separator and membrane development, coin cell to multilayer pouch cell fabrication and testing, high and low temperature evaluation, solid electrolyte, post-mortem analysis, material synthesis and prototyping of multi-Ah cells. |
| MA |
| | Delcotek Consulting | Caroline Del Core | Principal Consultant |
Small Business
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General
| Thermal Technology and Grant Writing Services | Delcotek Consulting (“Delcotek”), division of Delcotek LLC, is a full-service provider for government funding strategy consultation, project management, project scope development, and grant writing and application services for companies or individuals who are planning to augment their business development, research and development, technologies development, manufacturing, fleet conversion, or operation expansion with government subsidies, grants, or incentives. Based in Southern California, the Principal Consultant at Delcotek has more than a decade of experience in leading and preparing winning zero emission technology proposals selected for awards for a total value of over $65 Million from California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, Department of Energy as well as local air resources boards. In addition, Delcotek has proprietary access to patented technology for advanced thermal management that can improve performance and durability of any energy storage system. |
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| | University of Texas at Austin | Dengguo Wu | Director |
Academic
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Energy Storage
| | The facility make 10-20Ah Li ion battery pouch cell in manufacture scale. |
| TX |
| | Cuberg | Richard Wang | CEO |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| | Cuberg builds high-performance energy solutions based on next-generation technology for the world’s most demanding battery applications. Cuberg technology, paired with the manufacturing excellence of parent company Northvolt, will help give rise to a new generation of mobility businesses and decarbonize hard-to-abate segments of the transportation industry. As Northvolt’s next-generation arm of battery technology, Cuberg uses a lithium metal anode and proprietary liquid electrolyte to simultaneously solve the interlocking challenges of battery performance and manufacturability. We are interested in finding the right partners to advance lithium metal and other next-generation chemistries to decarbonize all of transportation and meet the cost targets outlined by this funding opportunity. |
| CA |
| | COnovate Inc. | Dr. Carol Hirschmugl | CEO |
Small Business
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Materials
| Price Performing Alternative to Graphite with Secure Supply Chain | COnovate is an R&D, clean tech/hard tech start-up developing patented eCOphiteTM anode materials for active anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs). This is a development from a discovery at the University of Wisconsin. COnovate has demonstrated that its eCOphite material delivers benefits across the LIB ecosystem, producing a cost-competitive eCOphite material as compared to battery grade graphite. The material is produced with a scalable process and will reduce supply chain anxiety by being locally sourced while delivering improved LIB performance. Battery grade ECOphite materials are “drop-in” ready for battery manufacturers. They are generated from biomass and are micron size particles that have size and shape like graphite, the incumbent active anode material for LIBs. ECOphite materials used both in combination with graphite or by itself, delivers higher specific capacity than graphite, providing similar benefits as silicon additives without the disadvantages (I.e., short calendar life and swelling). eCOphite material is a novel active anode material for the rapidly growing lithium-ion battery industry and ecosystem.
COnovate is seeking interactions with battery manufacturers who want improved lithium-ion battery performance in parallel with minimal impact on battery manufacturing for lower cost at scale. The batteries deliver fast charging capability, low temperature performance and a safer solution with reduced likelihood of dendrite formation. COnovate is ready to deliver active anode materials for large scale battery prototypes and is prepared to scale-up quickly to meet future demands. |
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| | Siemens Corporation, Technology | Justinian Rosca | Senior Key Expert |
Large Business
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General
| | Siemens Corporation, Technology is the research and technology unit of Siemens focusing on technology development from early to mature readiness levels. We have deep technical domain know-how in core technologies such as materials and advanced manufacturing, sustainable factory automation, simulation and digital twins, and software systems/processes. Siemens' established digital and factory automation products are already enabling horizontal and vertical integration in battery manufacturing, virtual commissioning or factory automation leveraging AI/ML, and digital twins to name a few. We seek to further enhance these capabilities by engaging with various players in the battery ecosystem and from all areas of the battery value chain – from material processing and manufacturing to machine builders and recycling. Siemens Technology is seeking partners looking to develop new and innovative technologies for the battery industry as part of this funding call. With more than 160 researchers across the U.S., a network of living labs across the country and deep working relations within the research ecosystem in the U.S. (academia, government and industry partners), Siemens Technology is an ideal teaming partner. |
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| | Battery Streak | David Grant | President |
Small Business
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Materials
| | Battery Streak (BSI) is developing a fast charging, nickel & cobalt free, cathode material. Already commercialized is a fast charging (6C) niobia based anode. All components of both anode and cathode are earth abundant. Cells made from BSI materials have long cycle life, 3000 cycles to 80% capacity, and all materials can be cost effectively produced in the US. |
| CA |
| | Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc. | Dr. Justin Cheney | CTO/Head of Materials Research and Development |
Large Business
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Materials
| Cathode Active Materials | Oerlikon Metco is forging new paths with metal and ceramic based materials for battery applications using the decades of experience in powder injection molding (MIM, CIM), electronic fillers and additive manufacturing (AM). Oerlikon Metco serves industries such as aviation, power generation, automotive, oil & gas, mining, pulp, paper and printing, to name a few, as well as a large number of other key industries and markets.
Oerlikon Metco’s flexibility in materials manufacturing makes us unique. We combine this flexibility with rigorous materials development standards that checks and rechecks targets for performance and cost.
We are interesting finding partners to develop next generation cathode active materials. We focus on efficient and sustainable powder manufacturing methods. |
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| | easyXAFS LLC | Devon Mortensen | Dr. |
Small Business
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| | easyXAFS is the world leader in laboratory based x-ray spectroscopy, including x-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and x-ray emission spectroscopy (XES). Our instruments have proven capability for characterization of the oxidation state and local atomic environment around 3d transition metal species in Li ion battery cathodes, including for rapid measurement of evolving oxidation state during pouch cell cycling. Our systems can be customized for industry-specific tasks, such as quality control testing of cathode materials under working conditions. We look to partner to further apply and develop this technology in the battery sector. |
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| | University of Washington | Gerald Seidler | Professor |
Academic
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Materials
| | Our research group is expert on x-ray spectroscopies applied to advanced materials, and especially for the development of in-house (non-synchrotron) capability for x-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and x-ray emission spectroscopy (XES). Both XAFS and XES can be used for ambient or operando characterization of metal oxide cathode materials to investigate the changing oxidation state and local atomic structure around transition metal species. This allows rapid, on-site testing for quality of cathode materials and for diagnostic of their failure modes in R&D and in production. |
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| | Hwyl Consulting Corporation | Luke McCarty | Consultant |
Small Business
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General
| | Our consultants have a proven track record of helping organizations submit competitive DOE grant applications. We specialize in:
• Developing Community Benefits Plans that align with the federal government’s community engagement, workforce investment, DEIA, and Justice40 objectives.
• Writing the narrative component of full applications that connect your technical project to the federal government’s broader energy efficiency, renewable energy, and equity strategies.
• Review/edit of concept papers and full applications.
• Assisting with implementation of Community Benefits Plans, including reporting and compliance during the Go/No-Go review process. |
| IL |
| | Princeton NuEnergy | Xiaofang Yang | CTO |
Small Business
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Energy Storage
| Direct recycling/upcycling end-of-life LIBs and manufacturing scraps | Princeton NuEnergy (PNE) was founded in 2019 with the explicit mission of delivering innovative energy and environmental solutions to the LIB recycling sector. One of PNE’s core technologies is based on a novel low-temperature plasma process to enable a cost-efficient, environmentally friendly LIB direct recycling solution.
PNE’s technology feasibility lies in two main aspects: (1) successful engineering in materials separation/purification/regeneration and (2) modular process design to allow easy scaling of manufacturing. The sections which follow describe the steps involved in our unique process and technologies, and how we have engineered a recycling process that easily adapts to various chemistries of LIBs. PNE's technology will revolutionize the battery recycling industry and help the US meet the challenges and goals outlined in the October 2021 Federal Consortium for Advanced Batteries’ National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries 2021-2030.
PNE team has extensive experience on technology development and transition. A 500-ton commercial pilot scale line has been built in Texas and is under commission focusing on spent LIBs cathode materials and manufacturing scraps direct recycling. In addition, PNE is also building a direct upcycling pilot line to upgrade aged cathode materials and graphite/Si composite anode materials to meet new market needs. |
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| | Farad Power Inc. | Vinod Nair | CTO |
Small Business
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Materials
| Supply Chain Research and Development (R&D) for Silicon Anode Material Production | Farad Power Inc. is applying to the Department of Energy's Teaming Partner List for Battery Research and Development Consortium FOA DE-FOA-0002965, specifically focusing on Supply Chain Research and Development (R&D) for BLI or Silicon Anode Material Production. Our proposed project addresses the critical need for a domestic and sustainable lithium-ion battery anode materials supply chain. The industry relies heavily on imported graphite and other raw materials, leading to supply chain vulnerabilities and potential disruptions. As the demand for advanced battery technologies grows, developing localized production capabilities for key anode materials is imperative to ensure a stable and secure supply chain. Farad Power recognizes the potential of using renewable and earth-abundant resources for anode material production. Our expertise in carbon-based materials, including synthetic graphite and carbons derived from agricultural waste extracts, positions us well for this undertaking. We intend to leverage our patented technology, which involves ambient-temperature polymerization of furan chemicals, to develop BLI or silicon anode materials that are high-performing, sustainable, and domestically sourced. Through this project, we aim to establish and optimize the manufacturing process for BLI or silicon anode materials using our carbon-based materials. We will focus on developing scalable and cost-effective production methods that ensure the consistency and quality of the anode materials. Additionally, we will conduct thorough research and development to enhance these anode materials' performance, durability, and energy storage capabilities. By achieving a localized supply chain for BLI or silicon anode material production, our project will contribute to the resilience and security of the domestic battery industry. It will reduce reliance on imported materials, create job opportunities, and promote the growth of the domestic battery manufacturing sector. Furthermore, by utilizing renewable resources and implementing sustainable practices, we will contribute to the overall goal of achieving a cleaner and greener energy future. Farad Power's background, expertise in carbon-based materials, and commitment to sustainable energy storage solutions make us an ideal candidate for this FOA. We look forward to collaborating with other consortium members and stakeholders to advance the research and development of battery anode materials. |
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