Nanoramic offers the Neocarbonix platform, a water‑soluble, PFAS‑free binder and green‑solvent system that replaces PVDF and NMP in lithium‑ion electrode production. The solution enables up to 50 µm thick, >90 % active material electrodes, delivering up to 30 % higher gravimetric energy density, fast‑charge performance, and up to 27 % cost reduction while cutting drying emissions by 75 %.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
ICFounders
Product
Problem
Conventional lithium‑ion electrode production relies on high‑cost, environmentally hazardous binders (e.g., PVDF) and solvents (e.g., NMP), which limit electrode thickness, reduce energy density, and increase manufacturing expense and carbon emissions. These constraints hinder fast‑charging performance and complicate end‑of‑life recycling, slowing the adoption of sustainable battery solutions across automotive, consumer, and grid‑scale markets.
Solution
Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix® platform replaces the most restrictive materials in electrode fabrication with water‑compatible binders and green solvents, enabling substantially thicker active layers without sacrificing mechanical integrity. The resulting electrodes deliver up to 30 % higher gravimetric energy density while supporting fast‑charge rates (80 % in under 15 minutes) and higher power output. By eliminating PVDF and NMP, Neocarbonix cuts cell‑level cost by as much as 27 % and reduces the carbon footprint of electrode drying by 75 %, translating to roughly a 25 % overall emissions reduction for a typical gigafactory. The technology also simplifies material recovery, allowing active material extraction with aqueous processes, thereby improving recyclability and aligning with emerging regulatory standards.
Target Audience
Primary customers are lithium‑ion cell manufacturers and OEMs in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and stationary storage who need higher energy density, faster charge capability, and a lower‑cost, environmentally compliant electrode solution.
Features
- Water‑soluble, PFAS‑free binder system that replaces PVDF, enabling safer handling and lower regulatory risk
- Green solvent formulation that substitutes NMP, reducing drying energy demand by 75 % and cutting VOC emissions
- Capability to cast electrodes up to 50 µm thick with >90 % active material loading, boosting energy density by up to 30 %
- Optimized electronic conductivity pathways that maintain high power performance while supporting ultra‑fast charging (≤15 min to 80 % SOC)
- Integrated process flow compatible with existing roll‑to‑roll coating lines, requiring minimal capital equipment changes
- Cost‑model validated reductions of up to 27 % per kWh through lower material spend and reduced capex for drying infrastructure
- End‑of‑life water‑based recycling protocol that recovers active material without hazardous chemicals, enhancing circularity
- Scalable supply chain for binder and solvent precursors, ensuring consistent material quality for high‑volume production