Energy storage, in the form of lithium-ion batteries, is one of the most important strategic assets for the realization of the Biden administration’s overarching clean energy vision. Yet, the 100-day review will likely uncover that due to persistent offshoring of manufacturing to Asia, the U.S. is utterly reliant on foreign producers for batteries supplied to our military and emerging growth markets such as EVs. Building a domestic battery supply chain to a level that’s sustainable will require major investment, intentionality, and long-term thinking.

NanoGraf, an advanced battery material company, has announced Dr. In Kim has joined as its new SVP of Product Development. Dr. Kim will lead NanoGraf’s team of scientists, technologists, and engineers – overseeing the research and development arm of the company.

The battery industry can anticipate broader support for research, production, and demand from the new administration. These predictions have caused an uptick in the price of lithium after a few sluggish years, signaling confidence in the coming match-up between EV raw materials supply and consumer demand. The time is ripe for American battery startups to shape America’s 21st century.

Congrats to our CEO, Dr. Francis Wang, for his inclusion as an honoree on the 2021 Forbes Next 1000 list. #Next1000 Exciting to see national recognition of our impact and disruption in the energy sector

Chip Breitenkamp of NanoGraf discusses American battery manufacturing, how to ensure a resilient and equitable supply chain, and how to create jobs.

This morning our VP of Business Development, Dr. Chip Breitenkamp, spoke about President Biden’s aim to replace the federal fleet with EVs on today’s Bloomberg Quicktake.

NanoGraf makes a key component for lithium-ion batteries that enables higher energy densities in everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. Most of the science and product development requires a physical presence in a specialized laboratory environment, and flexibility to work from home just isn’t a viable option for the long run.

But the speed at which electric vehicles are adopted is arguably directly related to the limitations of the battery (i.e., energy density and cost). To solve this problem, NanoGraf has developed a silicon-based anode technology that will enable the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles to run considerably longer and charge faster than traditional lithium-ion batteries.

The holy grail of lithium-ion battery technology has been achieving the $100 per kilowatt-hour milestone, the price at which electric vehicles will be cost-competitive with internal combustion engine-based cars.

“Graphene is an amazing material, and it’s particularly amazing as a material for batteries,” Chip Breitenkamp, a polymer scientist and VP of business development at the graphene battery company NanoGraf, told Futurism. The tech, he said, can “make batteries charge faster and dissipate heat more effectively. This has big implications. It means power tools don’t overheat as quickly. It means home appliances serve families better, longer. And it eventually means [electric cars] can charge faster.”

NanoGraf has been named a Rising Star finalist for 1871’s 2020 Momentum Awards program! This award recognizes a company that is early in its progression but has a proven track record of success, has achieved significant traction in their market, makes an impact on the community and is well-positioned to grow into a leader in its market.

Battery tech startup NanoGraf – formerly known as SiNode Systems – has received a $1.65 million SBIR grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop longer-lasting batteries that will provide better portable power for military equipment.

The UIC Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy (SISE) is an annual workshop for future energy and sustainability leaders. In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 10th annual program was conducted digitally from July 13-17, 2020.

NanoGraf received $1.65M from U.S. Department of Defense. The company develops advanced battery materials. The funds will be put toward creating a longer-lasting lithium-ion battery to provide the U.S. military with better portable power.