Graphene News and Updates
NanoXplore Inc. ("NanoXplore" or "the Corporation") (TSX: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF), a world-leading graphene company, is pleased to announce that it has received patent approval for its Silicon/Graphene battery
Testing shows Talga graphene silicon boosts capacity
These test results show Talnode-Si with graphene is effective in stabilizing the silicon as it expands, maintaining battery life while enabling much higher energy density. The Safevolt project is an enabler for industry wanting
Graphene enabled silicon-based lithium ion battery
If researchers added larger amounts of graphene, the proportion of silicon in the battery would be lowered, reducing the overall capacity of the battery. "Silicon increases the energy that can be stored in the battery, so we
Silicon doped graphene as high cycle performance anode for
Lithium-ion battery (LiB) is the most prevailing portable energy storage device due to its low mass density and high energy density [1].To meet the requirements of electric vehicles, materials with high specific capacity, high power density, and good Coulombic efficiency have been studied intensively worldwide [2].Silicon is considered as a promising anode
Graphene oxide–lithium-ion batteries: inauguration of an era in energy
2 GO as a component of LiBs. Each carbon atom in graphene is connected to three additional carbon atoms through sp 2-hybridized orbitals, forming a honeycomb lattice.GO is a stacked carbon structure with functional groups comprising oxygen (=O, –OH, –O–, –COOH) bonded to the edges of the plane and both sides of the layer.
The Graphene Flagship launches GrEEnBat project to improve
The output of the strategic three-year project will be an automotive battery module prototype that is composed of 60 to 90 battery electric vehicle (BEV) cells. The core of
Solidion plans to expand production capacity of silicon-rich graphene
Solidion Technology, an advanced battery technology solutions provider, has announced its plan to begin expanding the production capacity of silicon-rich graphene composite materials in early 2025.The amount of energy that a lithium-ion battery can supply to an electric vehicle (EV) is limited by the amount of charges stored in its anode and cathode materials.
Graphene''s Role in Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Performance
Researchers from Caltech''s campus and JPL have worked together to develop a technique for applying graphene to lithium-ion battery cathodes, which will increase the lifespan and functionality of these popular rechargeable batteries, according to a study published in the Journal of The Electrochemical Society on November 1st, 2024.
Design of Electrodes and Electrolytes for Silicon‐Based Anode
[1, 2] Because of its high efficiency, cleanliness, and sustainability, electrochemical energy has emerged as an attractive new energy source. Currently, lithium-ion batteries with graphite anodes are mostly utilized in the field of energy storage, with a
High-Performance Dual-Ion Battery Based on Silicon Graphene
The silicon anode materials possess a high theoretic Lithium storage ca-pacity of 4200 mAh g 1 [14–16]. Therefore, it is an efficient method to improve the energy density of DIBs by combining graphite cathode with high-capacity silicon anode. However, the huge volume expansion (>300%) of silicon throughout alloying and de-alloying must be
Angstron Materials and K2 Energy Solutions awarded a DOE project
Angstron Materials has teamed with K2 Energy Solutions to participate in a Department of Energy (DOE) research project for the development of hybrid nano graphene platelet-based high-capacity anodes for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. The team will commercialize its new anode technology which has the capability to capture the high charge capacity allowed
Why The US Military Chose Silicon-Graphene Batteries
The US military just approved funding for a new silicon-based battery, charging forward into commercialization. But why the push? NanoGraf''s silicon oxide-graphene (SOG)
Graphene in Energy Storage
All battery chemistries and other energy storage technologies, like supercapacitors, strive to store more energy, charge more quickly, last for more charging cycles, and do that while
High-Performance Dual-Ion Battery Based on Silicon–Graphene
The silicon nanoparticles were completely encapsulated by the graphene nanosheets, and the agglomeration of silicon and the folding and stacking of graphene sheets created many voids that facilitated electrolyte penetration and Li + transport [30,31]. At the same time, the silicon-loaded nanosheets were interconnected to provide additional electronic pathways.
g-C3N4 integrated silicon nanoparticle composite for high
Silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries face challenges due to substantial volume changes and low electrical conductivity. To address these issues comprehensively, we employed electrospinning technology to integrate nitrogen-rich graphitic carbon nitride (g- $${hbox {C}_3hbox {N}_4}$$ C 3 N 4 ) with graphene-like structure into carbon nanofibers (CNFs),
The Push for Silicon-Graphene Batteries
A recent US military investment in next-generation battery technology has provided a $15 million contract for NanoGraf to invest in development of silicon-oxide-graphene (SOG) batteries. The purpose it seems is to enhance the feature of power storage related to portable military equipment: small tactical universal batteries (STUBs), which are used to back
Silicon carbide-free graphene growth on silicon for lithium-ion battery
The theoretical gravimetric capacity of silicon (Si) reaches almost 4,000 mAh g −1.This unparalleled value has stimulated the battery community to invest considerable research efforts because the high gravimetric capacity enables one to increase the energy densities of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) significantly, and thus bring future LIB applications, such as
The Push for Silicon-Graphene Batteries
As the innovation journey continues and large-scale production roads become clearer, silicon-graphene batteries may soon power devices beyond the battlefield, opening a
US Military Invests In New Silicon Battery, Possible EV Connection
In the latest development, the US firm NanoGraf has just announced production-scale orders for its new silicon battery, designed with military use in mind. Powering portable
Are Silicon-Graphene Batteries the Next Mainstream Renewable Energy
Why The US Military Chose Silicon-Graphene Batteries. The US military just approved funding for a new silicon-based battery, charging forward into commercialization. But why the push? NanoGraf''s silicon oxide-graphene (SOG) batteries aren''t just an upgrade to lithium—they''re versatile enough for everything from phones and backup storage
Graphene for greener energy
The Graphene Flagship Spearhead Projects Batteries and GreenBAT aim to provide innovative energy storage solutions to significantly increase the energy density
OCSiAl and GEO Launch Graphene Nanotube Solution for High
OCSiAl and GEO partner to produce TUBALL™ BATT graphene nanotube suspensions in Europe, aiming to improve lithium-ion battery cathodes and advance the regional battery supply chain. a new energy integrated raw materials innovation technology platform, have signed a long-term manufacturing agreement. StoreDot Develops Silicon-Dominant
Graphene vs. Silicon: Exploring the Future
How Does Graphene Compare to Silicon? Silicon has been the workhorse of the semiconductor industry for over 60 years powering the microelectronics revolution, but it
Graphene News and Updates
The New Cat® 18V 1/2 in. DX13 Brushless Hammer Drill claims the distinction of being the first portable power tool to feature a Graphene battery. This state-of-the-art 18V, 5.0Ah Graphene battery delivers twice the power, charges three times faster and provides four times longer life cycles than conventional lithium-ion batteries.
U.S. Department of Energy Selects 11 Projects to Advance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an investment of $25 million across 11 projects to advance materials, processes, machines, and equipment for domestic manufacturing of next-generation batteries.These projects will advance platform technologies upon which battery manufacturing capabilities can be built,
Are Silicon-Graphene Batteries the Next Mainstream Renewable
NanoGraf''s silicon oxide-graphene (SOG) batteries aren''t just an upgrade to lithium—they''re versatile enough for everything from phones and backup storage to EVs.
Silicon carbide-free graphene growth on silicon for
SiC-free graphene growth on Si NPs. (a) A low-magnification TEM image of Gr–Si NP. (b) A higher-magnification TEM image for the same Gr–Si NP from the white box in a.
Towards new silicon-graphene car batteries
The GrEEnBat Spearhead Project aims to scale up the fabrication of silicon/graphene composite electrodes for anodes in lithium–ion batteries, and to develop a fully functional battery module for automotive
Towards new silicon-graphene car batteries
Graphene Flagship Spearhead Project GrEEnBat''s automotive battery uses graphene for a high-quality anode. The GrEEnBat Spearhead Project aims to scale up the fabrication of silicon/graphene composite
Rapid Joule heating-induced welding of silicon and graphene for
The state of the art graphite-based anodes can reach an energy density of 360 ∼ 365 mAh g −1, which is very close to the theoretical specific capacity of graphite at 372 mAh g −1 [1].Further improvements on the overall energy density of the battery packs shall rely heavily on developing new cathode and anode materials.
War Is Here, So Let''s Talk About EV Batteries, Silicon,
Tiny Luxembourg aims to dominate the graphene nanotube market for next-generation EV batteries and other sustainable tech.
NANOXPLORE UNVEILS STRONG PERFORMANCE FOR
Montreal, Quebec – March 1, 2023 – NanoXplore Inc. (" NanoXplore " or " the Corporation ") (TSX: GRA and OTCQX: NNXPF), a world-leading graphene company, is pleased to announce that it has received patent approval for its
6 FAQs about [Silicon graphene new energy battery project]
What is a silicon-graphene battery used for?
The purpose it seems is to enhance the feature of power storage related to portable military equipment: small tactical universal batteries (STUBs), which are used to back up devices such as radios, GPS units, and laser systems. Why is the U.S. military investing in this technology, and what makes silicon-graphene batteries so promising?
Can graphene nanotubes be used in EV batteries?
Whether paired with silicon in EV batteries or not, OCSiAl anticipates multiple uses for its graphene nanotubes in the electric vehicle market. “When added to a material, nanotubes create a strong, conductive skeleton inside the material that results in a substantial improvement to the material’s targeted properties,” OCSiAl enthused.
Will silicon-graphene batteries follow a similar path to military tech?
Afterall, military tech has a long and storied history of making it into public hands. From canned food to GPS, from epipens to digital cameras, so many everyday items started as cutting-edge military tech. So I’m tentatively hopeful that silicon-graphene batteries will follow a similar path. 25
Could a silicon-graphene hybrid EV battery be a mashup?
Meanwhile, a movement is afoot to develop hybrid EV batteries that incorporate both graphite and silicon, which leads us to believe that the next step would be a silicon-graphene mashup. For those of you new to the topic, graphene is a fairly recent discovery. It’s a 2-d form of carbon with outsized strength and unique properties.
Why should you choose grapheneblack TM based batteries?
It can go beyond that point for applications such as for military applications, power tools or consumer electronics. Safety: SiG TM based cells are 10% cooler than typical potentially flammable Li-ion batteries. Hence, with the help of GrapheneBlack TM, they are safer due to less risk of thermal runaway and explosions.
What is the difference between graphite & silicon in lithium ion batteries?
Silicon’s Lithium Storage Capacity: Unlike graphite, which has long been used as an anode material in lithium-ion batteries, silicon atoms can store more lithium ions, offering up to 24 times the storage capacity. This significantly increases the battery’s energy density.