Canadian low-cost silicon anode materials developer NEO Battery Materials has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the single wall carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) producer OCSiAl to secure supply of SWCNT products for the manufacturing of a high-specification model of polymer-coated silicon anodes.
By using single wall carbon nanotubes, NEO targets advancements in three key metrics: battery cycling stability, initial specific capacity, and coulombic efficiency. The primary application areas include EVs and electronics, where enhanced longevity and energy efficiency face escalating demand.
OCSiAl’s single wall carbon nanotubes, branded TUBALL, are recognized as one of the most advanced carbonaceous materials. Even at ultra low concentrations, TUBALL exhibits effective performance with high conductivity, flexibility, and mechanical robustness, demonstrating the ability to increase battery cycle life by up to 4 times when added to silicon anodes. Under the MOU, OCSiAl’s TUBALL will serve as both a conductive additive and coating materials for reinforcing the structural and electrochemical properties of NEO’s silicon anodes.
“Our partnership with OCSiAl underscores NEO’s mission to pioneer silicon innovations that enhance the capabilities of lithium-ion batteries. OCSiAl’s expertise in SWCNT technology directly complements our silicon anode research and our continued efforts to utilize CNTs as an enhancing material. We are confident that this collaboration will bring us closer to realizing anodes that deliver higher capacity and stability for our downstream partners.”
Mr. Spencer Huh, Director, President, & CEO of NEO
