Novacium develops silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, blending 10% silicon-oxide (SiOx) with graphite to boost energy density and maintain compatibility with existing manufacturing. Its Gen3 18650 cells deliver over 4,000 mAh capacity, 80% retention after 1,000 cycles, and 99.88% coulombic efficiency. Gen4 targets over 4,300 mAh. Additionally, Novacium has a patented process converting aluminum waste (black dross) into hydrogen feedstock.
Gen3 18650-size silicon-anode cells: >4,000 mAh, 80% capacity retention after 1,000 cycles, 18% higher capacity and 31% more energy output vs. traditional cells, 99.88% coulombic efficiency. Gen4 cells aim for >4,300 mAh. Anode blend: 10% SiOx with graphite. Applications include EVs, consumer electronics, unmanned drones, and tactical military communications.
Collaboration with France’s military technical office (STAT) to design ultra-high-capacity batteries for defense applications (anti-drone networks, surveillance), with Gen3/Gen4 prototypes slated for Q1 2025 testing. Hydrogen initiative: refining a process to convert aluminum black dross into hydrogen feedstock; provisional patent filed.
In 2025, HPQ Silicon increased its stake from 20.0% to 28.4%, and the founders hold an equity position in HPQ. In 2023, the French Bank of Public Investments (BPI) awarded a €90,000 grant.
