Nanoramic Laboratories (Wakefield, Ma.) announced an agreement with BASF Corp. to jointly develop novel cathode systems for high-performance and low-cost lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, based on Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix at the Core electrode technology and BASF’s cobalt free high-manganese NCM cathode active material (HED NCM 307).
Neocarbonix at the Core electrode technology enables next-generation battery performance and are created using an advanced, hyper-conductive 3D nanocarbon binding structure, all while using existing equipment and conventional manufacturing processes. Batteries made with Neocarbonix are being developed to have higher energy density and power, 15-minute fast charging, long cycle life, and better safety and recyclability, all at a lower cost per kWh.
“This joint development project combines Nanoramic’s state-of-the-art Neocarbonix at the Core electrode technology with BASF’s world-class battery materials and expertise,” said John Cooley, Founder and Chief of Products and Innovation at Nanoramic, “We have seen that BASF is committed to providing the highest quality cathode active materials on the market, and we are thrilled to collaborate in developing novel cathode systems for high-performance batteries.”