A video of the production facility can be found here.
Ionic Mineral Technologies (Ionic MT), a U.S.-based producer of nano-silicon battery anode technology, announced the grand opening of its new production facility, technical center and flagship headquarters located in Provo, Utah. This facility is Utah’s newest production facility dedicated to developing nano-silicon battery anodes for EVs and lithium-ion battery solutions.
The unveiling of this facility empowers Ionic MT to rapidly expand the production of Ionisil nano-silicon—an innovation poised to meet the surging demand for fast-charging, extended-range electric vehicles.
Phased capacity expansion plan:
- Phase 1: The inaugural phase of expansion is currently underway, with an initial production capacity of 2,000 tons per annum (TPA) scheduled for the second half of 2024.
- Phase 2: The company will scale up to an additional 3,000 TPA for 5,000 TPA within the same building.
- Phase 3: Ionic MT is collaborating with a prominent global industrial partner to engineer a greenfield production facility with an additional capacity of 20,000 TPA. Announcement of this large-scale expansion effort is expected soon.
Ionic MT’s expansion marks a leap toward the commercialization of Ionisil, a proprietary nano-silicon technology designed for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries. Ionisil enhances battery performance by increasing anode capacity up to eightfold and accelerating charging speeds. This product provides a competitive edge to domestic battery manufacturers looking to overcome limited range and slow charging, which are hindering consumer EV adoption.
Commissioning is currently underway within the 37,000-square-foot facility, poised to initially supply 2,000 tons of Ionisil per year, which is enough to energize approximately 300,000 EVs per year. With in-house battery testing and materials development, characterization, and analysis capabilities, Ionic MT is well equipped to exceed performance requirements of battery manufacturers.
“We celebrate Ionic MT’s commitment to building a comprehensive ecosystem for the clean economy, generating high-quality employment opportunities in Provo,” shared Keith Morey, Provo City’s Economic Development director. “With the inauguration of the Ionisil production facility, Ionic MT is positioning Utah at the center of battery material innovation, offering American-made solutions for the rapidly expanding battery market.”
Ionic MT’s Ionisil is a high-purity nano-silicon powder. When incorporated at just 15% partial substitution for graphite, it delivers a 100% increase in anode capacity. Further, Ionisil offers seamless compatibility with existing lithium-ion battery cell production lines, delivering significantly more range and faster charging as a genuine drop-in solution.
Ionic MT employs a patented continuous production process that enables low impact, high-capacity operations. Coupled with advanced chemical recycling techniques, this approach transforms waste into value-added by-products, resulting in a substantially reduced carbon footprint over conventional EV battery materials.
“At Ionic MT, we’re not just filling in a critical material supply gap; our Ionisil product technology is a material innovation that provides U.S. EV manufacturers with a substantial competitive edge in addressing the requirements of high-performance, rapid-charging EVs at a more cost-effective rate,” emphasized Andre Zeitoun, CEO and Founder of Ionic MT.
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