By Lorna Nicholas - March 21, 2018
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Beware of the disruptive technologies in the pipeline
However, at the very core of technology is the fact it is constantly evolving. There are already several technologies that have been created or are under development as potential replacements of graphite in the lithium-ion battery anode.
Some of the main innovations in the pipeline include coated silicon, synthetic graphite, titanium dioxide-based nanotube fibres and graphene-based products.
Small cap Anteo Diagnostics (ASX: ADO) aims to disrupt the lithium-ion battery with its nano-coating technology on silicon for incorporation in the battery anode.
According to Anteo, silicon can store up to 10 times more energy than graphite, but it is currently unusable because it expands and contracts while charging. This can rapidly degrade the battery and shorten its life.
Anteo has carried out proof of concept test work using its nano-coating technology on silicon. With Anteo’s coating, the silicon is stabilised during charging and discharging, preventing battery degradation.
The company has filed a patent for its coating technology in 18 countries and is currently researching its coating in various concentrations on silicon via a six-month project with US-based Polaris Battery Labs.
Study results are anticipated mid-year.
Full article:
https://smallcaps.com.au/graphite-stocks-asx-ultimate-guide/
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