Technology

A materials platform,
not just a product.

Composite anodesResin platformsGraphite coatingsPolymer-derived ceramicsSeparator coatingsTailored hard carbon
X-BATT branded pouch cells
Platform overview

Materials stack,
not cells.

X-BATT operates primarily on the materials layer of the battery stack, where most of the performance, cost, and manufacturability gains live.

Materials we focus on
Anode · Binder · Coatings · Carbons
Performance focus
Capacity · Fast-charge · Cycle life · Calendar Life · Safety
Commercial focus
Licensable, scalable, royalty-bearing
TRL progression

From lab bench to licensable IP.

X-BATT operates in the applied research and development space from early development (TRL 3) up through prototypes (TRL 6). Beyond that commercialization happens at scale with our licensees.

TRL progression · Research → Commercial
X-BATT operatesLicensee scales
TRL 1
TRL 2
TRL 3
TRL 4
TRL 5
TRL 6
TRL 7
TRL 8
TRL 9
ResearchDevelopmentDemonstrationCommercial
Current material focus

Active programs.

PROGRAM 01
TRL 6Licensed

Obsidia™ coal composite anodes

Obsidia™, a domestically-sourced coal-derived carbon composite anodes designed for low volumetric swelling and an extended voltage range in Li‑ion batteries. Licensed to a strategic partner for scale up into large format cells.

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PROGRAM 02
TRL 5Licensed

Recycled graphite composite anodes

Reclaimed graphite upcycled into composite anode stock, matching virgin performance at a fraction of the embodied energy. Currently in pouch-cell qualification with two partners.

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PROGRAM 03
TRL 4In Development

Glassact™ silicon oxycarbide spheres

Domestically produced SiOC microspheres targeting >800 mAh/g, >8C charge rates, and <8% cyclic swelling over 8,000+ cycles. More than double graphite's capacity in a thermally stable ceramic particle.

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Future opportunities

Roadmap programs.

Programs currently at TRL 2–3. Sponsored R&D engagements invited; additional fields-of-use open on selected platforms.

R-01
TRL 3

Resin platforms

Binder chemistry tuned for mechanical stability under high C-rate cycling.

R-02
TRL 3Roadmap

Graphite coatings

Surface treatments to improve synthetic or natural graphite.

R-03
TRL 3Roadmap

Tailored hard carbon

Biomass-precursor hard carbons engineered for sodium-ion or other applications.

R-04
TRL 2Roadmap

Separator coatings

Thin functional coatings for thermal stability and dendrite suppression.

Why it matters

Materials decide the ceiling.

Performance ceiling
Energy density, fast-charge rate, and cycle life are all gated at the chemistry layer. You cannot engineer past a weak active material.
Supply resilience
Precursor sourcing and domestic feedstock compatibility decide whether a chemistry can actually scale in U.S. and allied supply chains.
Manufacturability
Resin and coating platforms must slot into existing electrode coating lines. Materials that cannot be coated, cannot ship.