Flint develops sustainable paper batteries with a lower carbon footprint and flexible design. These batteries offer a safer chemistry and are more cost-efficient than traditional alternatives.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional batteries rely on scarce materials like lithium and cobalt, which are mined unsustainably, have limited availability, and pose safety risks due to leaking chemicals, overheating, and explosions. Inefficient recycling processes mean most batteries end up polluting the planet, and their expensive production keeps renewable energy solutions out of reach for many.
Solution
Flint Paper Battery offers a sustainable alternative using renewable materials and a water-based electrolyte, resulting in a lower carbon footprint and a compostable design. The batteries are engineered with safety as a priority, being leak-proof, non-toxic, and fire-resistant, eliminating the need for cooling systems or vacuum chambers in production. Designed to align with existing lithium-ion manufacturing processes, Flint Paper Battery aims to make green energy affordable and accessible, with a cost per kWh 1.8 times lower than traditional lithium-ion batteries. The batteries can be used in energy storage systems, consumer electronics, space tech, medical technologies, remote sensors & IoT, and wearable technologies.
Target Audience
Flint Paper Battery targets manufacturers in consumer electronics, automotive, renewable energy, and healthcare industries, as well as developing communities seeking affordable and sustainable energy solutions.
Features
- Constructed from renewable materials like cellulose, a key component of paper
- Water-based electrolyte eliminates risks of sparking, overheating, or explosions
- Compostable design allows the battery to break down into harmless components
- Resistant to mechanical damage, non-flammable, and non-explosive
- Integrates seamlessly with existing lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes
- High discharge rates with exceptional energy efficiency
- Operating temperature range that is twice as wide as standard batteries