New York-based startup Conamix developed breakthrough material and process for making cobalt-free batteries

Briefing

New York-based startup Conamix developed breakthrough material and process for making cobalt-free batteries

August 16, 2018

Briefing

  • Cobalt-Free Batteries – New York-based battery startup Conamix developed cobalt-free electrode materials for lithium-based batteries with breakthrough process
  • Features – Batteries will have higher energy density and be produced at lower costs than conventional batteries, as cobalt becomes more expensive
  • Conflict Material – Cobalt is rare metal mostly used in lithium batteries, but are largely sourced from Democratic Republic of Congo where industry is dependent on child labor and working conditions are harsh, with pollution also a concern
  • Applications – Include batteries for electric vehicles, grid storage, electric powered aircraft, and more

Accelerator

Sector

Industrial Manufacturing

Organization

Conamix Inc.

Source

Original Publication Date

July 31, 2018

Leave a comment