NATRION


Associated tags: EV, Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Indiana University, University, Electric battery, Lithium, Cell, Champaign County, Illinois, Research

Locations: ILLINOIS, FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

Natrion named 2024 Edison Award Gold Winner, hits 430+ Wh/kg milestone

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Friday, April 19, 2024

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solid-state battery pioneer Natrion has announced it was recognized as a Gold Winner at The Edison Awards in the Resilient & Sustainable Solutions category.

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  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Solid-state battery pioneer Natrion has announced it was recognized as a Gold Winner at The Edison Awards in the Resilient & Sustainable Solutions category.
  • The award comes as Natrion hits major technical milestones towards commercializing solid-state battery materials for electric vehicles (EV) and other e-mobility applications at scale.
  • Natrion was presented with its Gold Edison Award at the April 18th Awards Gala in Fort Myers, Florida, alongside some of the most prestigious and accomplished innovators.
  • "It is wonderful for our company to receive this recognition," said Natrion co-founder and CEO Alex Kosyakov.

Natrion Pushes Ahead with Solid-State Li-Metal Battery Tech Scale-Up, Named Finalist in LG Energy Solution Battery Challenge 2022

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric vehicle battery pioneer Natrion today announced it has been selected as a finalist in the LG Energy Solution Battery Challenge 2022. This third iteration of the competition commenced in October of last year with 117 startups from 23 countries and various battery disciplines participating. As one of 10 selected finalists, the program noted in its release on June 20, Natrion "will receive prize money, have the opportunity to collaborate with LGES, and may be considered for future investment opportunities."

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  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric vehicle battery pioneer Natrion today announced it has been selected as a finalist in the LG Energy Solution Battery Challenge 2022.
  • This third iteration of the competition commenced in October of last year with 117 startups from 23 countries and various battery disciplines participating.
  • "We're deeply grateful and honored to advance and get recognition in this competition," said Natrion co-founder and CEO Alex Kosyakov.
  • Solid-state LMBs hold great promise for electric vehicles (EVs) and other applications due to their high theoretical energy density and potential for improved safety.

EV Battery Component Maker Natrion Gets Closer to Solid-State Reality with High-Performance, Heat-Stable Multilayer Pouch Cells

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a pioneer in electric vehicle battery technology, today revealed several major developments that set the company apart as a solid-state battery leader. They include achieving high cyclability for graphite anode Li-ion pouch cells; successfully creating high-performance, multi-layer Li-metal pouch cells that function without the use of external stack pressure; and developing a new Li-metal anode material that is cheaper and more efficient. Together, these promising developments heighten Natrion's trajectory and pave the way for commercial viability of solid-state EV batteries.

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  • As an update on its single-layer solid-state graphite anode-using Li-ion battery pouch cells initially unveiled in September, Natrion has announced that these cells have achieved over 500 cycles with virtually no loss of capacity.
  • The company is also sharing data for its two-layer graphite and lithium-metal cells, a form factor which provides a realistic indicator of the cell's performance in an EV battery pack application.
  • This indicates that Natrion's materials are scalable and feasible for real-life EV battery pack applications (which require multi-layer cells), without compromising performance or efficiency.
  • Natrion is an EV battery pioneer helping enable mass-market EV adoption by making fire-safe, high-performance and manufacturer-friendly battery components.

Natrion Demonstrates Solid-State Feasibility With Lithium EV Battery Cells

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a leader in solid-state electric vehicle battery technology, today revealed data on the performance of its patented compounds in lithium-metal anode pouch cells. The results showed a dramatic milestone in commercial solid-state Li-metal battery feasibility by demonstrating high C-rate capability and cycle life without the use of stack pressure. This data, a major advancement for Natrion, adds to the body of research around the viability of solid-state batteries (SSBs) for use in electric vehicles (EVs).

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  • The results showed a dramatic milestone in commercial solid-state Li-metal battery feasibility by demonstrating high C-rate capability and cycle life without the use of stack pressure.
  • Previously, Natrion published data showing its proprietary material, LISIC278, delivering superior performance in standard pouch cells using graphite anodes.
  • In this further round of testing, Natrion created new coin cells and pouch cells using a LISIC278 solid-state electrolyte separator and a lithium-metal anode composed of 5-micrometer-thick lithium-coated copper foil.
  • Natrion is a solid-state EV battery component maker headquartered in Binghamton, New York with operations in Champaign, Illinois.

Amid more EV battery fires, Natrion unveils new solid-state battery components that would dramatically reduce fire risk

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a leader in solid state electric vehicle battery technology, today unveiled performance metrics for its patented solid-electrolyte separator in state-of-the-art Li-ion battery cells using graphite anode. This comes as more and more reports of lithium battery fires make headlines.

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  • The result is a near-zero fire risk for batteries built with LISIC, and a significantly reduced ability for a thermal event to intensify or expand.
  • "Reducing our reliance on flammable liquids in EV batteries is key to reducing fire risk and ultimately making mass EV adoption more viable.
  • Natrion is a solid-state EV battery component maker headquartered in Binghamton, New York with operations in Champaign, Illinois.
  • Natrion develops solid-state lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery components for electric mobility and defense applications.

Solid State Battery Leader Natrion Secures Funding from Shark Tank's Mark Cuban & Other Major Backers As It Pushes Ahead in Development

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

 CHAMPAIGN, Ill., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Electric vehicle solid-state battery technology pioneer Natrion today announced it has secured $2 million in seed funding from high-profile investors, including Mark Cuban of Shark Tank, as it progresses towards prototyping production capabilities. The oversubscribed round was led by Chicago-based TechNexus Venture Collaborative with participation from Tamarack Global, Mark Cuban, Illinois Ventures, and other private investors.

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  • The oversubscribed round was led by Chicago-based TechNexus Venture Collaborative with participation from Tamarack Global, Mark Cuban, Illinois Ventures, and other private investors.
  • "Natrion's streamlined R&D approach and business model are what really differentiate the company in the battery market.
  • They've already secured major commercial traction in the automotive space and we're looking forward to what they achieve next," said Cuban.
  • Natrion is a battery research and development startup headquartered in Binghamton, New York with operations in Champaign, Illinois.

Natrion Joint Proposal with Medgar Evers College Awarded Small Business Technology Transfer Research Grant from United States Navy

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Natrion, a leader in the research and development of next-generation battery technologies, announced today that a joint proposal that the company prepared in partnership with Medgar Evers College (MEC) has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grant from the United States Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).

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  • BINGHAMTON, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Natrion, a leader in the research and development of next-generation battery technologies, announced today that a joint proposal that the company prepared in partnership with Medgar Evers College (MEC) has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer Research (STTR) grant from the United States Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR).
  • About Natrion: Natrion is a battery research and development startup based in Binghamton, New York.
  • About Medgar Evers College: Medgar Evers College is a public college located in Brooklyn, New York that is part of the larger City University of New York system.
  • Medgar Evers is a NASA Space Grant college that is also part of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund as a predominantly black institution.

Natrion Announces a High-Performance, Scalable Solid Electrolyte for Solid-State Batteries

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Monday, May 17, 2021

b'BINGHAMTON, N.Y., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a leader in the research and development of next-generation battery technologies, announced today a new high-performance, flexible, and durable solid electrolyte thin film for the production of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).

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  • b'BINGHAMTON, N.Y., May 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Natrion, a leader in the research and development of next-generation battery technologies, announced today a new high-performance, flexible, and durable solid electrolyte thin film for the production of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs).
  • Typical battery production processes involve the sandwiching of porous plastic separator membranes soaked with liquid electrolyte between electrodes.
  • Liquid electrolyte is the principal source of volatility and flammability in current LIBs.
  • Natrion set out to create a solid electrolyte that could be substituted in the place of membranes to eliminate the use of liquid with minimal modification to manufacturing techniques.