Beyond Lithium, Beyond Limits
Our Tech & IP
Technology
Going beyond lithium with ∅-Li™ Alternatives
Potential alternatives to lithium for battery technology include sodium-ion, zinc-ion, magnesium, lithium-sulfur, solid-state, flow, graphene, and aluminum-air batteries, each offering advantages in terms of cost, safety, or increased energy density. We have developed a portfolio of non-lithium battery technologies suitable for different use cases collectively referreed to as ∅-Li™ non-lithium battery tech.
From fundamental electrochemistry, new material development, to complete cell designs to meet different application demands. Our pioneering ∅-Li™ (null-Li) non-lithium battery technologies deliver high performance while minimizing environmental impact. These innovations are the future of sustainable energy storage, providing affordable, efficient, and clean alternatives to traditional energy systems.
Our Technology Roadmap
NFPP ∅-Li™ Cells
Our NFPP cells offer superior safety characteristics and cycle-life with a minor trade-off in energy density compare with LFP. This technology is suitable for residential and grid applications.
- Energy Density: 115 – 120 Wh/kg
- ~ 10,000 cycle-life
- ~ 30% – 40% cheaper than LFP
- Applications: Ideal for industries that require dependable, high-cycle performance without the need for the latest advancements in battery technology.
“Superlattice” ∅-Li™ Cells
Our “Superlattice” cells offer comparable energy density and cycle-life compare with with best-in-class high-voltage safety characteristics for layered oxide sodium-ion cells. These cells may be suitable for e-bikes and healthcare monitoring devices.
- 1.5x higher capacity than currently available sodium-ion cells
- 2x better voltage stability
- Energy Density: >150 Wh/kg
- > 1,000 cycle life
- Fast Charging: Up to 4C
Na-SPAN ∅-Li™ Cells
Our innovative Na-SPAN cells break new grounds on sodium-based cell design. While still in early stages of development, this tech shows great promise to deliver cells that offer higher energy density and faster charging speed than LFP at a cost fraction of the cost (up to 50% lower cost at the material level). These cells may be suitable for drone applications.
- Energy Density: >200 Wh/kg
- ~ 50% cheaper than LFP
- Applications: Perfect for industries looking for advanced battery solutions with a focus on maximizing storage capacity while reducing overall system size and weight.
Magnesium ∅-Li™ Cells
Our magnesium ∅-Li™ cells represent a fundamental breakthrough in magnesium battery cell design. Magnesium has a theoretical volumetric energy capacity double that of lithium. More importantly, Mg is abundant throughout the world and environmentally friendly. We can even directly extract it from seawater! By coupling an organic cathode with a carborane-based electrolyte, our team together with our partners at Toyota are blazing a new trail for future battery cell development. Our MgOrg cells not only has high-energy density, but also superior to lithium-ion batteries in just about every way that is commercially relevant (material abundance, charging speed, eco-friendly, and reliable performance under extreme temperature conditions, When this tech is successfully brought to the market, it will be a game-changer.
- Energy Density: >250 Wh/kg
- Charge Rate: 20C
- Cost: Below $40/kWh
∅-Li™ Benefits
Improved Temperature Performance
Our batteries perform reliably in both extreme cold and heat, ensuring consistent operation in diverse conditions.
Faster Charging
With faster charge and discharge rates, our batteries reduce downtime, making them ideal for high-demand applications.
Cost Reductions
Eliminating costly dry room processing reduces production costs by 30-40%, making our batteries more affordable.
Zero-Volt Storage
Our batteries can be stored at zero volts safely, offering flexibility and reducing risks associated with overcharging or discharging.
Our Growing IP Portfolio
Source of IP | Technical Areas | # of Patents | Countries Coverd |
Univ. of Houston |
| 22 | US, China, EU, Japan, South Korea |
Toyata |
| 34 | US, China, Japan, Germany, South Korea |
Internal (LiBeyond) |
| 6 | PCT |