Materials Technology for Tomorrow’s Batteries
Cenate AS is a Norwegian company that develops and produces a completely new type of silicon particles that can improve today’s batteries to meet tomorrow’s demand in the anode material of current lithium-ion batteries.
The company is based in Askim and is expanding globally through close collaboration with some of the world’s leading battery manufacturers, as well as research environments at SINTEF, IFE, and the University of Münster. Cenate’s unique silicon nanoparticles are used in battery anode material, making it possible to store up to ten times more lithium than conventional anode materials. The result is batteries with increased energy density, better charging capacity, and extended lifespan.
Batteries with a Lower Carbon Footprint
Silicon as an input factor is considered the next major development in Li-ion battery technology. Current batteries often use a large proportion of carbon, in the form of graphite. Cenate’s new silicon-based particles are significantly better than conventional silicon, and they can also replace some of the graphite currently used in anode material. Batteries with a high silicon content will thus reduce the demand for graphite, which is often extracted with significant environmental consequences.