NEO Battery Materials, a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, announced a collaboration agreement with Elementium Materials, an advanced battery electrolyte technology company.
As one of the four core battery components, electrolytes serve as the medium of transport for lithium ions between the anode and cathode during charging and discharging.
While traditional electrolytes face corrosion, oxidation, and toxic gas formation issues, Elementium has engineered advanced electrolyte formulations to enhance battery stability, material robustness, and safety.
The combined technologies hold strong potential for demanding applications such as drones, aerospace systems, and, eventually, next-generation electric vehicles — where energy density, safety, and ultra-fast charging are critical performance factors.
Under the terms of the Agreement, NEO will apply Elementium’s advanced electrolytes to its silicon battery platform for use in specialty commercial applications.
The primary goal for collaboration is to improve electrochemical performance metrics, especially ultra-fast charging and discharging capabilities. This initiative is part of NEO’s broader strategy to identify complementary technologies that enable silicon battery integration into a wider range of downstream markets.
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