ACT-ion uses its proprietary Hydro4Crystal platform, a continuous supercritical hydrothermal process that manufactures coated single-crystal cathode active materials (CAMs) integrating crystal formation, lithiation, doping, and surface coating in one efficient process. This technology supports a wide range of chemistries including lithium iron phosphate (LFP), nickel manganese cobalt oxides (NMC), and cobalt-free lithium/manganese-rich oxides (LMR), improving battery life, charging speed, and resistance to degradation while reducing production time, cost, waste, and emissions.
The company produces advanced coated single-crystal cathode active materials (CAMs) for lithium-ion batteries using its Hydro4Crystal platform. These CAMs are designed for electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and consumer electronics, featuring enhanced quality and durability with improved performance characteristics such as longer battery life and faster charging capabilities.
In 2024, ACT-ion received the R&D 100 Award for its Hydro4Crystal platform. Key projects include ongoing collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to commercialize the Hydro4Crystal process, and partnerships with CPFD Software to optimize production systems using simulation software for efficiency and scalability.
ACT-ion Battery Technologies is primarily funded by its parent company, Hunt Energy Enterprises. Additional funding and support come from the U.S. Department of Energy, with collaborative research efforts undertaken in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory.
