AmeriCarbon produces Eco‑Pitch™, a domestically sourced carbon pitch made from US carbon ore and coal waste using a proprietary liquefaction process. The material matches the performance of traditional coal‑tar pitch while reducing lifecycle CO₂ emissions by over 92 % and can be supplied in pitch or high‑purity graphite form for EV battery, electrode and advanced composite manufacturers. The on‑shoring model improves supply‑chain resilience and integrates with existing processing equipment.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
Manufacturers of carbon-based components rely on coal‑tar pitch, which is largely imported, subject to geopolitical risk, and associated with high greenhouse‑gas emissions. The lack of a secure domestic source limits supply‑chain resilience for sectors such as electric‑vehicle batteries, graphite electrodes, and advanced composites.
Solution
AmeriCarbon applies a proprietary liquefaction technology to convert domestic carbon ore and coal waste into Eco‑Pitch™—a patented carbon pitch that fully replaces coal‑tar pitch. The process operates in the United States, delivering a domestically sourced material that can be customized to meet specific performance specifications. By eliminating the need for imported pitch, the solution strengthens supply‑chain security for critical industries. Production generates more than a 92 % reduction in lifecycle CO₂ emissions compared with conventional pitch. Eco‑Pitch™ is also available in a graphite form, expanding its applicability to high‑purity electrode and conductive‑material markets. Customers receive the material through a scalable, on‑shoring manufacturing model that integrates with existing processing lines.
Target Audience
Primary customers are manufacturers of EV battery components, graphite and carbon electrodes, and producers of advanced carbon‑based materials in automotive, defense, and infrastructure sectors that require a reliable, low‑emission pitch source.
Features
- Proprietary high‑temperature liquefaction process that converts coal and coal‑waste feedstock into a uniform carbon pitch feedstock
- Patented Eco‑Pitch™ formulation with adjustable softening point, viscosity, and carbon content to match target application requirements
- Integrated Eco‑Pitch™ Graphite production route for high‑purity electrode and conductive material needs
- Lifecycle analysis demonstrating >92 % CO₂ emission reduction versus traditional coal‑tar pitch
- Domestic production footprint that enhances supply‑chain resilience and reduces import‑related lead times
- Compatibility with standard pitch handling equipment and downstream molding, extrusion, or carbonization processes
- Scalable batch and continuous operation modes to support volume growth across multiple industry segments