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What is sionic energy's new battery?

Sionic Energy has announced a new battery with a 100 percent silicon anode, replacing graphite entirely. Developed with Group14 Technologies' silicon-carbon composite, the battery promises up to 50 percent higher energy density and faster charging times. This innovation can be produced in existing lithium-ion facilities.

How long does it take for a battery to become Silicon?

Most every major battery or transportation company has a silicon strategy, Williams said. He adds that some analysts might not agree, but he foresees batteries with 30-to-100 percent silicon anodes being heavily commercialized within three to five years. “It’s not whether they’ll be using silicon, but how much and when,” Williams said.

Is sionic energy making a nimble step to silicon anode cells?

Sionic Energy's range-boosting battery uses nanostructured silicon-carbon, shown here in the form of a black powder, in its anode. While the world is waiting—and waiting—for the giant leap to solid-state batteries, a nimble step to silicon anode cells is well underway. That transitional stage includes a key ingredient made in the U.S., not China.

Are silicon anode lithium-ion batteries a good investment?

Silicon anode lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have received tremendous attention because of their merits, which include a high theoretical specific capacity, low working potential, and abundant sources. The past decade has witnessed significant developments in terms of extending the lifespan and maintaining the high capacities of Si LIBs.

Can silicon-based anodes be used to create lithium-silicon batteries?

Silicon-based anodes that can drop into li-ion chemistry to create lithium-silicon batteries will help to break through these hurdles and unlock an electrified future with longer lasting, better performing electronics, electric transportation, electric flight, space travel, and much more.

Can a lithium-silicon battery hold more ions than graphite?

A long-standing goal for anode innovation with lithium batteries has been to leverage silicon as an active material inside of the anode, creating a lithium-silicon battery. Lithium-silicon batteries have the potential to hold huge amounts of lithium ions due to silicon’s 10x higher capacity than graphite.