Sonocharge improves lithium-ion battery performance by using acoustic waves to ensure uniform lithium ion distribution. This technology reduces lithium plating and dendritic formation, leading to a 2-5x increase in cycle life and up to 2x faster charging speeds.
Funding
$23.5M 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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Problem
Lithium-ion batteries face limitations in cycle life, charging speed, and inherent safety risks due to non-uniform ion distribution. These factors impact the performance and longevity of batteries across various applications.
Solution
Sonocharge enhances lithium-ion battery performance through an integrated acoustic wave technology. This proprietary system utilizes a custom-fabricated piezoelectric device, surface-mounted onto a flexible circuit, which is inserted into the battery module during manufacturing. When activated, the acoustic waves induce homogeneity of lithium ions within the electrolyte. This process mitigates lithium plating and dendritic formation, thereby improving the battery's overall performance envelope. The technology is designed as a drop-in solution, compatible with all current and future lithium-ion chemistries and form factors, including cylindrical, pouch, and prismatic cells.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers and developers in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, energy storage systems, and high-performance computing markets seeking to improve battery longevity, charging efficiency, and safety.
Features
- Acoustic wave generation via a miniaturized piezoelectric device for ion homogeneity.
- Flexible circuit integration for seamless insertion into battery modules.
- Reduction of lithium plating and dendritic formation through controlled acoustic stimulation.
- Compatibility with all lithium-ion chemistries (e.g., NMC, LFP) and form factors (cylindrical, pouch, prismatic).
- Achieves 2-5x increase in cycle life compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
- Enables up to 2x faster charging speeds.
- Enhances battery safety by reducing fire risk.