Volexion, a battery materials company, announced that it shipped its first product samples of a graphene coating, which shields battery cathodes from wear and tear, to tier‑one manufacturers worldwide. Initial recipients include leading automotive OEMs, top global cell producers, and U.S. specialty energy‑storage developers, with additional shipments already underway.
According to the company, the graphene coating protects cathode active materials, found in every battery from degradation, enabling batteries that last longer, charge faster, and deliver higher energy density. The technology is compatible with established and emerging chemistries.
“Every lithium‑ion battery is fighting a slow battle against its own chemistry; cathode materials wear down as they work,” said Joseph X. Adiletta, CEO of Volexion. “Our graphene coating shields those materials from that breakdown. It’s a drop‑in solution that extends life, boosts performance, and enables next‑generation chemistries without costly retooling.”