Coreshell Technologies develops low-cost, high-performance silicon anodes made from 100% domestically sourced metallurgical silicon, which can store ten times more energy than traditional graphite. This technology addresses the high cost and scalability issues of synthetic silicon, providing a more economical solution for electric vehicle batteries and accelerating the transition to decarbonization.
Funding
$15.9M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries rely on graphite anodes, which limit energy storage capacity and driving range. Synthetic silicon anodes offer higher capacity but are prohibitively expensive to manufacture at scale, hindering widespread EV adoption.
Solution
Coreshell Technologies provides low-cost, high-performance silicon anodes for EV batteries, utilizing 100% domestically sourced metallurgical silicon. This unprocessed form of silicon offers ten times the energy storage capacity of traditional graphite at a fraction of the cost of synthetic silicon. By simplifying the silicon anode production process, Coreshell aims to accelerate the transition to affordable, long-range EVs and promote decarbonization.
Target Audience
The primary customers are electric vehicle manufacturers seeking to improve battery performance and reduce costs, as well as battery manufacturers looking for advanced anode materials.
Features
- Anodes made from 100% domestically sourced metallurgical silicon
- Ten times the energy storage capacity compared to graphite anodes
- Lower cost than synthetic silicon anodes
- Compatible with existing battery manufacturing processes