NOVAC produces solid‑state, lithium‑free supercapacitor pouch cells that can be molded into or bonded with structural composites. The devices deliver high power density, ultra‑fast recharge, >95 % efficiency, operate from –40 °C to 120 °C and exceed one million charge‑discharge cycles, with customizable voltage and capacitance. They serve automotive, aerospace, marine, robotics and industrial OEMs needing compact, high‑power energy storage.
Funding
$3.8M 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
High‑performance electric and hybrid systems require energy storage that can deliver instantaneous power bursts, recharge in seconds, operate across extreme temperatures, and avoid the safety and supply‑chain issues of lithium‑based batteries. Existing solutions are bulky, heavy, and limited in cycle life, restricting design flexibility for automotive, aerospace, marine and industrial applications.
Solution
NOVAC manufactures solid‑state, lithium‑free supercapacitors packaged in a flexible pouch format that can be embedded directly into structural components, reducing overall mass and volume. The cells provide the highest power density among supercapacitors, delivering immediate energy output and ultra‑fast recharge while maintaining efficiencies above 95 %. Their solid‑state electrolyte and lithium‑free chemistry eliminate thermal‑runaway risk and reliance on critical raw materials, enhancing safety and sustainability. Operating from –40 °C to 120 °C, the devices sustain up to one million charge‑discharge cycles, ensuring long‑term reliability. Customizable specifications—including voltage, capacitance, and physical footprint—allow engineers to tailor solutions for diverse high‑power demands. Integration with composite materials such as carbon‑fiber, Kevlar or glass‑fiber enables seamless incorporation into vehicle chassis, aircraft structures, marine hulls and industrial equipment.
Target Audience
Primary customers are OEMs and system integrators in automotive (including high‑performance and electric vehicles), aerospace, marine, industrial grid, robotics, UAV and UPS applications that need compact, high‑power, fast‑charging energy storage.
Features
- Pouch‑cell architecture that can be molded into or bonded with structural composites for weight‑optimized designs.
- Lithium‑free solid‑state electrolyte delivering safe operation without thermal runaway and no reliance on critical metals.
- Power density up to several kW kg⁻¹ with charge times measured in seconds to minutes.
- Wide operating temperature range (‑40 °C ÷ 120 °C) suitable for aerospace, automotive and marine environments.
- Cycle life exceeding 1 000 000 cycles, providing maintenance‑free performance over the product lifespan.
- Fully customizable electrical parameters (voltage, capacitance) and mechanical dimensions to match specific system requirements.
- High coulombic efficiency (>95 %) and low equivalent series resistance for minimal energy loss.
- Compatibility with advanced current‑collector materials (UCC™) and drop‑in solid electrolytes (Poresel™) for enhanced energy density.