PHOENIX: Printable Hard carbOn Electrodes for Na-Ion batteries with eXtra capacity

Stage: Round 4

This feasibility project aims to establish a cost-effective sodium-ion battery (NIB) option for Residential Energy Storage (RES) in conjunction with PV. The initiative involves transferring knowledge from the conductive ink industry to the battery sector, focusing on developing carbon pastes and electrodes. Dycotec Materials Ltd collaborates with Sharp Laboratories of Europe Ltd and Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG). Leveraging Faradion’s NIB technology, Dycotec’s expertise in carbon paste formulation, and WMG’s large-scale coating capabilities, the PHOENIX project seeks to demonstrate the feasibility of a non-toxic aqueous-based carbon paste for crafting a novel hard carbon anode. This innovative approach aims to enable a low-cost anode formulation and coating, offering a cost-effective sodium-ion battery technology optimized for RES markets.