At the heart of the next industrial revolution is the battery — enter NanoGraf Corporation — an Emerald portfolio company that is leading the charge (no pun intended).
Nanograf’s breakthrough lies in their high-performance silicon anode battery technology. Unlike traditional lithium-ion cells, which use graphite anodes, Nanograf combines silicon and graphene to dramatically boost energy density — enabling longer-lasting, lighter, and faster-charging batteries.
Why does this matter?
For Industry:
From defense to electric vehicles and consumer electronics, the need for higher power in a smaller, more efficient form factor is constant. Nanograf’s 3.8 Ah 18650 cell is the most energy-dense cylindrical lithium-ion cell in the world — a game-changer for mission-critical applications where space and weight are at a premium.
For Sustainability:
By increasing battery energy density, Nanograf enables devices and vehicles to run longer on a single charge, reducing the frequency of charging cycles, material use, and environmental impact. Their domestic production capabilities (for the USA) also bolster supply chain security and reduce reliance on overseas sources for key battery components.
In a world rapidly electrifying, Nanograf is not just building better batteries — they’re helping build a cleaner, more resilient energy future.
Watch Tim Porcelli of Nanograf explain!
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