Unique silicon anode technology
for the next generation of lithium-ion batteries
15 – 18 MARCH 2010 | USA
The 27th International Battery
Seminar & Exhibit more
Recognition for most significant environmental achievement
Two Major Awards for Nexeon
Nexeon has picked up two major accolades from the Rushlight organisation, including the overall Clean Energy Award.
Nexeon "One of Top 20 Cleantech Companies"
Nexeon has been named as one of the 'Top 20 fastest growing Clean & Cool companies in the UK', and has been given a place on the Clean & Cool Mission to San Francisco later this month.
3 February 2010Boost for electric vehicle battery chemistry
Nexeon – the developer of silicon-based anodes for next generation lithium ion batteries – is part of a UK consortium awarded almost £1 million in funding by the Technology Strategy Board - TSB.
12 January 2010Confidence in silicon anodes further strengthened
Nexeon has achieved an important milestone in its development of silicon-based anodes for next generation lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. Cells containing its silicon anode material have successfully completed 500 full charge/discharge cycles without significant fade being observed.
3 March 2010milestones
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Nexeon founded
2005 -
£0.5M for R&D
2006 -
3600mAh/g capacity demonstrated
2006 -
£4.25M investment
2007 -
Fully operational pilot plant
2009 -
£10M funding secured
2009 -
First materials sampled to customers
2009 -
Funding for prototype EV battery
2010
Nexeon has patented a unique way of structuring silicon so that it delivers extended cycle life and significantly increases battery capacity.
In contrast to carbon, Nexeon’s silicon anode materials have a much higher capacity for lithium and as a result are capable of almost ten times the energy capacity per gram (mAh/g).
Silicon anode lithium-ion batteries allow for greater energy storage capacity and/or smaller battery size, or for greater battery life between charges.
As well as increasing capacity, Nexeon’s technology reduces the amount of material used in the Li-ion battery, providing key advantages to manufacturers of a range of consumer goods.
Nexeon now boasts a fully automated and instrumented pilot plant, producing sufficient material to make high volumes of cells per day and with a good understanding of the cost involved.