Nanoramic Laboratories

The Nanoramic Laboratories team had the pleasure of hosting key members of the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC) at our headquarters for a coating demonstration of our PFAS-free and NMP-free Neocarbonix® battery technology. Our team is proud and grateful to be working with USABC on low-cost and fast-charge EV battery cells using our proprietary Neocarbonix® Slurry Precursor (NXSP) and related processes in progress towards USABC technical goals, as witnessed firsthand by members of USABC during the recent demonstration in Wakefield, MA. USABC is a subsidiary of USCAR (United States Council for Automotive Research). Enabled by a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), USABC’s mission is to develop electrochemical energy storage technologies that advance commercialization of next generation electrified vehicle applications. To accomplish this objective, USABC works with some of the most innovative and promising battery technology companies in the industry. The Nanoramic team is constantly excited by USABC’s progress towards achieving an electrified future and hopes to continue being an integral part of its mission. You are welcome to visit us anytime again!

Nanoramic Laboratories is honored to be awarded Distinguished Recognition in Logitech’s #FuturePositiveChallenge - a global technology challenge for sustainability-led disruptors poised to make a meaningful contribution to a positive future! This recognition highlights Nanoramic's innovative solution for eliminating toxic materials used in conventional lithium-ion battery manufacturing, which is critical for improving worker safety, eliminating forever chemicals, enhancing recyclability, lowering carbon footprint, and more. Prakash Arunkundrum, Chief Operating Officer at Logitech, said, “The Future Positive Challenge was conceived to find breakthrough, disruptive innovations that are integral to advancing lower carbon impact technologies. We congratulate Nanoramic and all the companies who presented innovative ideas across a range of areas. We saw increased interest this year from companies globally, all interested in solving for carbon reduction. We need these solutions to tackle today’s engineering challenges. The next step is harnessing and scaling these solutions within Logitech products and across the tech ecosystem to drive the change necessary for a positive future.” Thank you Logitech for the recognition of our important work towards a sustainable future. To learn more about the #FuturePositiveChallenge, please visit: https://lnkd.in/dhvnmwXn

At Nanoramic, we are thrilled to have amazing interns join us each summer and take on impactful and challenging roles. Continuing with our Q&A series highlighting our summer interns, we are excited for Jordan Tierney, a Battery Materials Intern, to share more about their background and work this summer.   1) What sparked your interest in the field of batteries and interning at Nanoramic? Jordan: Studying materials science and engineering inspires me to want to solve important problems through materials development. One of the biggest issues globally right now is climate change, and batteries are going to be a critical part of that solution in so many ways. Nanoramic's work is really exciting to me because we are working to produce high-performance materials while eliminating harmful components like PFAS and NMP, without sacrificing efficiency.   2) What have you been working on this summer? Jordan: I've spent a lot of time in the lab this summer, with my main focus being on electrode production, especially electrode coating. However, I've been lucky to get exposure to every part of battery development, from slurry production to cell assembly and testing. One of the things I've really liked about my time at Nanoramic is the variety of tasks I've gotten to work on, which has allowed me to learn a lot very quickly.   3) What are your future goals and what skills or knowledge have you gained during your internship that you hope to use in achieving those goals? Jordan: I'm not exactly sure what the future holds, but one thing that is really important to me is using engineering to make a difference. Working at Nanoramic has helped me understand so much more about the challenges and opportunities in the battery industry, and given me the chance to learn from so many people who are passionate about solving those problems. Being a part of such a dynamic team has given me a lot of flexibility and experience in different areas, which will be useful no matter what comes next for me.   4) What has been your favorite part about interning at Nanoramic, including outside of the work itself? Jordan: The best part has definitely been the people. Working for a smaller company has the benefit of getting to know and work with everyone in the team. Everyone at Nanoramic works so well together and is more than happy to help, and as an intern, that's really valuable because I feel comfortable asking anyone a question or to explain what they are working on, which has helped me learn so much. I'm so grateful I have the opportunity to work with such a great team as we've got at Nanoramic!   If you are interested or know someone interested in an exciting, challenging, and rewarding internship opportunity, please reach out to us!   #Internship #SummerInternship #STEM #CleanTech #CleanEnergy #BatteryTechnology #Neocarbonix

Congratulations to former EIC client Nanoramic Laboratories, one of seven U.S. companies selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to receive a $47.5 million grant (pending negotiations) for construction of a lithium ion battery manufacturing plant in Bridgeport, CT. Nanoramic’s manufacturing plant will bolster domestic clean energy supply chains and is expected to create up to 200 jobs. This is a huge milestone for Nanoramic Laboratories to scale up its patented Neocarbonix® at the Core electrode technology. Nanoramic’s innovative technology, which can eliminate  harmful substances used in conventional lithium ion battery manufacturing, has enabled the company to produce low-cost, high-efficiency rechargeable batteries with a reduced carbon footprint. We are proud of our role in helping set Nanoramic Laboratories up for this success. In the Spring of 2019, a team of 11 students helped support the company’s General Counsel with its Series D equity round, which helped pivot the company toward renewable energy. Nanoramic emerged with funding to expand its business operations, increase its staff and begin bringing their technology away from the lab and into industry. Now, with a strategic investment by GM Ventures, the venture capital arm of General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM), Nanoramic Laboratories is an industry leader in the clean energy technology market.    The EIC is working very hard to support companies like Nanoramic Laboratories, that are developing affordable, sustainable, and accessible solutions to the climate crisis, while providing the next generation of attorneys with sophisticated clinical experience that helps address the complex challenges we face today. 

Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix® Slurry Precursor (NXSP) is a drop-in replacement for your binders and additives that enables PFAS-free cathodes. With NXSP you can also replace NMP solvents with safer and easier to dry solvents for improved worker safety and increased throughput. NXSP is easily transported, stored, and handled. When it comes to manufacturing electrode, NXSP drops into conventional slurry-making on standard equipment. Using NXSP in place of your current binders and additives, you will benefit from dramatic improvements in production speed while reducing your CAPEX requirements, lowering the cost of your battery operation. Please contact us to learn how you can adopt NXSP today: https://lnkd.in/e_xUC-WG #batteries #sustainability #batterytechnology #pfasfree #nmpfree #EVs #cleantech #lithiumion #innovation #neocarbonix

News on PFAS in batteries in the EU? The European Union is launching a call for proposal to support on a "project to to promote substitution of PFAS in batteries". Apparently, the idea is to set up structures based on the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute that successfully helped to reduce emissions and pollution in the US. So called Substitution Centers will help to accelerate and support the phase-out of Substances of Very High Concern = PFAS in batteries. "The work will consist of identifying the relevant partners (substitution centres, users of the substance in that use and value chain partners (including SMEs), alternative providers, national authorities, academia, NGOs), establishing an action road map for substitution and implementing that road map." The estimated value for the 30 month consultancy services is 350T€ for PFAS in batteries and 1.55M€ in total. Links in the comments. #pfas #batteries #pvdf #ptfe

Are you a battery maker looking to take the next step towards low-cost, high-performance, and sustainable batteries?🔋 Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix Slurry Precursor (NXSP) is a drop-in product for battery manufacturers to solve key problems related to: 💲 Cost: Significantly reduces electrode manufacturing and cell BOM costs ⚡ Performance: Improves energy density by 30% while enabling fast charging in 15 mins or less ♻️ Sustainability: NMP-free and PFAS-free battery production and improved recyclability, all while lowering carbon emissions Please contact us to learn about how NXSP can be easily adopted into your battery operation today: https://lnkd.in/e_xUC-WG #batteries #EVs #cleantech #lithiumion #innovation #energytransition #neocarbonix

This summer, we are thrilled to feature our incredible interns in a Q&A series highlighting their hard work and contributions to key projects. Kicking us off is Sarah Eppley, a Battery Testing and Analytics Intern who has been a valuable asset to our technology team.   1) Why did you choose to intern at Nanoramic? Sarah: I was very excited to get the opportunity to intern at Nanoramic this summer. I have been interested in renewables and energy storage for a long time and was eager to get outside the classroom and see how they played out in industry and what I could contribute. Nanoramic itself is in a really impressive spot working on batteries that can deliver on performance while eliminating harmful environmental components like NMP and PFAS. I, personally, think these considerations are so important for the future and wanted to learn and help out as much as possible.   2) What have you been working on this summer? Sarah: Over the course of the summer, I have been lucky to get to learn the battery fabrication process from slurry, to electrode, to cell. Most of my work now focuses on the cell testing and data analysis side working with my supervisor, Timothy Chu. I really enjoy the diversity of my days here, I love being in the lab and working with the various stages of the process and then getting to see how changes play out on the testing side.   3) What has been the most challenging aspect of your internship so far? Sarah: The most challenging aspect thus far has been the knowledge gap entering the well-developed battery field. Working here I am surrounded by an extremely knowledgeable team, for which I am very grateful, that has taught me about batteries and showed me that I still have a lot to learn. Working on the data analysis end specifically has forced me to dive deeper into the understanding behind topics, as it is not enough just to make a graph. You have to know what it means in a given context. Between working in the lab, learning from colleagues’ updates in our weekly technical sync, and asking a lot of questions, I continue to learn and grow everyday.   4) What are your goals for the future and how do you see this internship helping you achieve them? Sarah: At my core, I love nature and I believe in a better future. We have a long way to go in terms of a completely sustainable and equitable society but I feel it is my responsibility to further this movement. Through my work at Nanoramic I have already gained so much knowledge about batteries and their various applications. Almost more importantly though, I have had the opportunity to experience working on a team of dedicated, intelligent, and kind individuals who inspire me to work harder and study more. Stay tuned for the next Q&A with another one of our summer interns. If you are interested in an exciting, challenging, and rewarding internship opportunity, please reach out to us!   #Internship #SummerInternship #STEM #CleanTech #CleanEnergy #BatteryTechnology #Neocarbonix

Nanoramic’s Neocarbonix® Slurry Precursor (NXSP) is a drop-in product for manufacturing cathode electrodes that are free of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). NXSP is a plug-and-play addition to the slurry mixing process, enabling battery manufacturers to seamlessly transition to PFAS-free battery production. 🔋 In the last few years, PFAS has been in the spotlight for a wide range of applications like non-stick coatings and water-repellent fabrics. Recently, this attention has shifted to PFAS in lithium-ion batteries (e.g., “Lithium-ion batteries have a forever chemical problem” from The Verge: https://lnkd.in/er_Ndvzy) Nanoramic’s NXSP product can be easily adopted into your lithium-ion battery operation for a PFAS-free solution. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more: https://lnkd.in/e_xUC-WG #cleanenergy #sustainability #batterytechnology #ESG #pfas #pfasfree #neocarbonix

At Nanoramic, we are committed to innovation that drives performance, affordability, and environmental sustainability. That is why we are excited to enable NMP-free lithium ion electrode manufacturing for all chemistries, including sensitive chemistries like high-nickel content NCM and LCO. N-Methylpryrrolidone (NMP) has been the industry standard solvent for electrode production. However, it presents potential safety concerns and environmental challenges. By replacing NMP with environmentally-friendly solvents, we are achieving several key benefits, including: ⚙️ Simplifying and streamlining electrode manufacturing, increasing throughput and decreasing OPEX 🦺 Improving safety for manufacturing workers ♻️ Enabling greener, easy-to-recycle batteries and significantly reducing carbon emissions from production You can find out more by reading our article below: https://lnkd.in/eiGgT8G4 #battery #EVs #cleantech #lithiumion #innovation #energytransition #neocarbonix