C-BATT Sets Sights on Revolutionizing Battery Industry with American-mined Carbon
24 Julio 2024 - 2:30PM
Business Wire
New development phase focuses on
commercializing Obsidia, a next-gen battery anode material
C-BATT, a joint venture between X-BATT and CONSOL Innovations, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of CONSOL Energy Inc., has launched the
next phase of its effort to accelerate the development and
commercialization of next-generation battery anode materials.
C-BATT is combining X-BATT’s revolutionary battery technology
with CONSOL Innovations' domestically sourced carbon resources to
bring its tunable silicon-carbon composite battery material, called
Obsidia, to market. The breakthrough Obsidia material is being
developed to increase the energy density, enhance fast-charging
capabilities and improve cycle life performance of the battery, all
while mitigating the swelling challenge that commonly affects
silicon containing battery materials.
CEO of C-BATT Bill Easter stated, “C-BATT is taking years of
innovation and breakthroughs in battery materials and bringing a
practical solution to the battery market. The partnership between
X-BATT and CONSOL Innovations propels our technology to the next
level and allows us to provide a solution for the growing demand
for lithium-ion batteries with American-made and American-mined
products.”
This joint venture stands as a testament to the converging
forces of innovation and sustainability and is poised to reshape
the landscape of energy storage and battery technology.
In the last year, the C-BATT team has made significant strides
in product development through material science and cell-level
optimization, honing in on specifications they expect to deliver to
a 3rd party lab for independent qualification within the next
year.
In addition, we are excited to announce the addition of
top-level technical and commercialization talent to our team. Dr.
James Fleetwood will join us as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO),
and Josh McConkey will take on the role of Director of
Commercialization. Their expertise and leadership will jumpstart
this next phase of continued development.
“We are very impressed with the progress our team has made since
C-BATT was formed last year, and we are excited to continue to
expand our product development efforts as we advance our innovative
Obsidia material toward commercialization,” shared Josh McConkey,
C-BATT’s Director of Commercialization.
For more information on C-BATT, visit
www.cbattmaterials.com.
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About C-BATT
Founded in 2023, C-BATT is a joint venture between X-BATT, a
pioneer in advanced battery materials, and CONSOL Innovations.
C-BATT is developing Obsidia, a solution to solve the ongoing
supply chain challenges due to the electrification movement.
C-BATT’s solution increases battery energy density and cycle life
beyond traditional materials. The C-BATT battery lab is in Oviedo,
FL, just outside the University of Central Florida. For battery
materials development, C-BATT will use CONSOL Innovations'
domestically sourced carbon resources.
About X-BATT®
Established in 2019, X-BATT® focuses on leveraging its patented
technology for high-capacity, low-cost, scalable lithium-ion
battery components and provides customized, cutting-edge solutions
that will allow the renewable energy future to be fully realized.
www.x-battinc.com
About CONSOL Innovations
CONSOL Innovations LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CONSOL
Energy Inc., is dedicated to creating long-term value through
sustainable innovations in the carbon products and materials and
carbon management markets. With a mission to “Reimagine Carbon for
a Sustainable Future,” CONSOL Innovations is founded on the belief
that our abundant carbon resources, which have fueled human
progress since the Industrial Revolution, can also serve as an
important building block for meeting critical, evolving needs of
society going forward. The company, with primary operations in
Triadelphia, WV, is focused on providing disruptive, carbon-based
solutions for growing industries including aerospace, building
products, and energy storage.
For more information about CONSOL Innovations and its projects,
please visit CONSOL Energy's website.
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