Volexion has officially entered the commercial phase of its graphene-enhanced battery materials platform, shipping its first graphene-coated cathode active materials (CAMs) to tier-one manufacturers across the global battery ecosystem.
Early recipients include leading automotive OEMs, top-tier cell producers, and US-based energy storage developers, with additional shipments already in progress.
Cathode active materials endure constant electrochemical stress – ion shuttling, particle expansion, and electrolyte interaction – all of which contribute to performance degradation over time. Volexion’s proprietary graphene coating mitigates this wear, enabling longer cycle life, faster charging, and higher energy density without requiring changes to existing manufacturing infrastructure.
“Every lithium-ion battery is fighting a slow battle against its own chemistry; cathode materials wear down as they work,” said Joseph X. Adiletta, CEO of Volexion. “Our graphene coating shields those materials from that breakdown. It’s a drop-in solution that extends life, boosts performance, and enables next generation chemistries without costly retooling.”
The technology is compatible with both established and emerging cathode chemistries, including NMC, LFP, lithium-manganese-rich (LMR), LMFP, and LNMO. Volexion’s encapsulation platform is chemistry agnostic and integrates with off-the-shelf equipment, streamlining scale-up and reducing deployment risk.
Close to a dozen early adopters are currently evaluating initial shipments. Volexion plans to collaborate with partners on application processes and scale deliveries in line with customer timelines.
Volexion’s graphene CAMs target a broad range of applications, from electric vehicles and grid storage to consumer electronics, data centres, and defense systems.
