Proprietary graphene encapsulation for lithium-ion cathode active materials: a bio-based composite coating that boosts energy density by 30%, increases power density up to ten times, stabilizes batteries at higher temperatures, prevents thermal runaway, and is a drop-in solution for existing production lines, applicable to EVs, consumer electronics, drones, and micromobility.
Volexion’s core product is a proprietary graphene encapsulation and coating applied to battery cathode particles. This coating acts as a conductive and protective layer around each cathode particle, improving stability and minimizing degradation caused by cycling and chemical reactions.
As of early 2024, Volexion is collaborating with multiple battery and automotive manufacturers to integrate its graphene encapsulation technology into commercial applications and conducting R&D at the Querrey InQbation Lab to optimize the technology for various battery chemistries.
In 2021, a seed round led by Clean Energy Ventures and Energy Foundry raised $2.2M; in 2023, an additional $1.0M in venture funding was secured. The company also received support from the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation through a collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory.