New Dominion Enterprises Inc. (NDE) develops advanced chemical solutions for lithium battery storage systems. The company specializes in creating inorganic fluids that serve as superior electrolyte solvents, addressing significant limitations in conventional lithium battery electrolytes. NDE’s mission focuses on improving energy solutions through enhanced chemistry, particularly targeting vulnerabilities found in traditional organic carbonate electrolytes used in lithium batteries. Their research and development efforts concentrate on solving critical issues like high volatility, flammability risks, and thermal instability that affect current battery technologies.
Battery Technology
NDE’s primary innovation lies in their development of inorganic fluid technologies designed to replace organic carbonates in battery electrolytes. This advancement aims to enhance both stability and safety in lithium batteries while expanding usable voltage ranges. The technology addresses several critical challenges present in conventional organic carbonate electrolytes:
The company’s inorganic electrolytes demonstrate improved resistance to evaporation and significantly reduced flammability compared to traditional solutions. This enhancement allows batteries to operate without complex thermal management systems while maintaining optimal performance. NDE’s solutions also show promise in extending battery lifespan by minimizing degradation caused by electrochemical stress.
Their technology has applications across multiple sectors, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and electric vehicles. The company provides battery manufacturers with samples of their inorganic liquid electrolyte solvents for evaluation and testing, facilitating integration into existing production processes.
Recent Projects
In recent developments, NDE secured $2.2 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) funding from the Air Force’s AFWERX program. This funding supports two significant projects: $1.25 million for developing enhanced wearable batteries over 21 months and $962,500 for improving tactical radio battery packs over 14 months. The company is currently collaborating with eight companies to evaluate their battery additive technology for various applications, including Formula E racing and defense contracting programs.
Investors
NDE’s primary funding comes from SBIR awards through the Air Force’s AFWERX program. The company plans to launch a $3 million seed funding round and anticipates securing multiple commercial licenses for their proprietary technology in the coming year. Additional investor information is not publicly available at this time.
Business Details
Location: San Antonio, Texas, USA
Website: https://newdominionenterprises.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/74937093
