NewGenium

NewGenium’s core SuperSynth process combines ion-exchange direct lithium extraction (DLE) with a low-temperature, three-step synthesis to convert lithium brines directly into battery-grade LFP cathode material. The method eliminates long evaporation cycles, reduces processing steps by roughly 75%, and lowers land use and CAPEX versus conventional routes. Reported metrics include a target LFP cost near $3/kg and substantial reductions in solid waste and transport-related emissions due to onsite conversion. The process uses standard industrial equipment and was demonstrated in a Monrovia, California laboratory in 2025; its chemistry originates from research at Caltech.