A joint development project has been started by Epsilon Advanced Materials (EAM) and Daejoo Electronic Materials (Daejoo). In order to increase LiB technology’s performance and efficiency, the initiative aims to create a silicon-graphite composite by combining Daejoo’s silicon material with Epsilon’s graphite. It was arranged by a Japanese commercial company called Nagase.
The partnership aims to create Gen-1 graphite-rich silicon composite anode materials with 450–600 mAh/g of discharge capacity, which might extend battery life by several thousand cycles and boost discharge capacity by 50%. In order to develop and evaluate SiOx-graphite composites in Daejoo’s labs, EAM will supply synthetic graphite, and Daejoo will supply samples so that EAM can assess and modify SiOx-graphite composites in its own facilities. In order to support cutting-edge battery solutions, both businesses want to qualify these composite materials with their clients. By the end of 2024, EAM expects to have finished the initial development and assessment of the SiOx-graphite composite material. Following this, they intend to work with cell makers to jointly pursue material qualification.
Our partnership with Daejoo, a reputable manufacturer of silicon anode materials, reflects our focus on advancing battery material technology,” stated Vikram Handa, Managing Director of Epsilon Group. This partnership helps the world’s and India’s efforts to promote sustainable mobility and clean energy. By developing safe and effective battery solutions, we hope to satisfy industry demands.r
“This partnership supports our growth in the Indian market and advances our objective of improving battery performance,” said Dae Woon Park, Managing Director of Daejoo Electronic Materials. We plan to work with EAM to create cutting-edge materials that meet our clients’ various needs while promoting sustainable development.
An advancement in lithium-ion battery technology is represented by silicon-graphite battery materials. These materials provide an advance over conventional graphite anodes by fusing the stability of graphite with the high capacity of silicon. They are made to satisfy the growing need for improved performance, longer lifespan, and quicker charging in a variety of applications, especially in the automotive sector and other high-power industries.
