Making a battery work with silicon

Our patented
materials and
processes address
common
drawbacks

1
Streamlined and Cost-effective

We leverage manufacturing technologies that already exist and are scalable. We utilize a low-cost scrap Silicon precursor as a competitive differentiator.

2
Surface Functionalization

Our materials leverage a “surface functionalization” platform that enables not only 3D architecting and surface protection, but also compatibility with polymer and solid electrolyte.

3
Silicon Crystal and Swell Control

We engineer our material to accommodate Silicon swelling and we also engineer the crystal to enhance the operational voltage window of Silicon. This enables batteries with enhanced cycle performance and superior charge-performance.

4
Stable

Silicon anodes quickly degrade due to volume changes associated with lithiation. Cycle stability can be achieved by addressing both the internal and external effects of lithiation on silicon metal. Advano’s proprietary REALSi™ material enables steady rate performance, high areal mass loading, and desired cycle stability.

This will deliver on today’s increasing performance needs, while also providing a platform to rapidly demonstrate future technology.

OUR PRODUCTS
AND SERVICES:

ALL MATERIALS AND
PROCESSES
ARE PATENTED

REALSi™ Material

Platform material technology — customizeable, allows for continued innovation and improvement

Patented secondary particle — engineered 3D nanostructure which addresses Silicon side-effects by creating a porous, conductive architecture from the inside out

Custom-made, turn-key material that meets our customer’s needs — will be used as an additive with graphite.

Scalable production — utilizes low-cost processing equipment capable of 1000s of tons per year

Price parity with graphite — designed for all applications including those that are ultra sensitive to cost and/or volume