Batene’s core batene fleece™ technology replaces rigid foil current collectors with a porous, three-dimensional metal mesh woven into the electrode’s active materials. This allows electrodes to reach millimeter-scale thickness and raise active material content to 90% of cell weight (vs 50% conventional), reducing internal resistance for faster charging/discharging, improving mechanical stability, extending cycle life, and cutting manufacturing costs by up to 30% per kWh. It supports lithium-ion silicon and lithium-metal anodes as well as solid-state electrolytes and integrates with existing production lines.
batene fleece™ current-collector material enabling high-energy-density battery cells with millimeter-thick electrodes and up to 90% active material, faster charge/discharge rates, enhanced mechanical stability, extended cycle life, and reduced manufacturing costs.
Awarded the Max Planck-Startup Award in 2024 with a €30 000 grant; completed a capital increase valuing the company at €42 million; established advanced R&D labs with clean rooms in the historic Neckarspinnerei complex near Stuttgart; partnered on solid-state battery development and integration into emerging industries.
Backed by Ocean Zero LLC (led by Chris Anderson and Stephen Petranek), Christer von der Burg, Gustav Hasselskog, and the Max Planck Society.
