Revolutionizing Advanced Battery Component Manufacturing
Revolutionizing Advanced Battery Component Manufacturing
Noztek’s precision extrusion technology positions manufacturers at the forefront of next-generation battery material production, specifically targeting the critical components that make breakthrough technologies like Nanograf’s S-SOG batteries possible.
Silicon Oxide Anode Material Processing
Advanced Composite Material Creation
Our FusionX and Noztek Pro systems excel at processing the complex silicon oxide composites essential for next-generation battery anodes. Silicon anodes can store up to four lithium ions per atom, making batteries up to 24 times more efficient and nearly 10 times more energy-dense than traditional graphite but require precise processing to maintain structural integrity.
Noztek Capabilities:
- Controlled Particle Dispersion: Our precision temperature control prevents silicon oxide degradation during processing
- Homogeneous Mixing: Eliminates hot spots that could compromise silicon particle structure
- Scalable Production: From R&D quantities to pilot-scale manufacturing volumes
Managing Silicon Expansion Challenges
Silicon anodes tend to swell and warp, causing mechanical stress and reducing battery capacity.
Noztek’s controlled extrusion environment enables manufacturers to:
- Create silicon oxide composite filaments with integrated expansion-management additives
- Process protective coating materials that mitigate swelling effects
- Develop buffer layer compositions that maintain electrode integrity
Graphene Scaffolding Material Production
Advanced Graphene Composite Processing
Graphene is 200 times stronger than steel and an excellent electrical and heat conductor with large surface area, providing many paths for electrons.
Noztek systems enable the processing of graphene-enhanced materials critical for battery scaffolding applications.
Key Applications:
- Graphene-Polymer Composites: Creating conductive scaffolding materials that protect silicon particles
- Multi-Layer Electrode Films: Producing composite electrodes with integrated graphene highways
- Conductive Separator Materials: Manufacturing enhanced separators with embedded graphene networks
Overcoming Manufacturing Barriers
Graphene is difficult and labor-intensive to manufacture in high-quality commercial quantities, leading to high costs and supply chain bottlenecks.
Noztek addresses these challenges by:
- Minimizing Material Waste: Precise metering reduces expensive graphene losses during processing
- Low-Temperature Processing: Protects graphene structure while maintaining processability
- Continuous Production: Enables consistent, scalable graphene composite manufacturing
Electrolyte and Separator Component Manufacturing
Solid Electrolyte Processing
Advanced battery technologies require sophisticated electrolyte materials. Noztek systems process:
- Polymer Electrolyte Films: Creating flexible, conductive polymer membranes
- Ceramic-Polymer Composites: Manufacturing hybrid electrolytes with enhanced safety profiles
- Ion-Conductive Additives: Processing specialized compounds that enhance ion transport
Advanced Separator Technologies
- Multi-Layer Separators: Creating composite membranes with enhanced thermal stability
- Functional Coating Materials: Processing shutdown additives and thermal management compounds
- Porous Membrane Components: Manufacturing materials with controlled porosity and ion permeability
Addressing Military and Commercial Requirements
Soldiers carry up to 20 pounds of battery weight in a 100+ pound kit, making lighter, longer-lasting batteries crucial.
Noztek supports military battery requirements through:Lightweight Material Development:
- Processing ultra-lightweight electrode binders that reduce overall battery mass
- Creating high-strength, low-density separator materials
- Manufacturing compact, energy-dense component materials
Domestic Supply Chain Support: There’s strategic need to reduce reliance on China, which produces over 80% of the world’s lithium-ion batteries. Noztek enables worldwide-based battery material production with:
- Domestic Manufacturing: Supporting restoring of critical battery material production
- Supply Chain Independence: Enabling custom material development without overseas dependencies
- Quality Assurance: Providing consistent, traceable material processing for defence applications
Commercial Scale-Up Capabilities
Nanograf was awarded $60 million to retrofit a plant aiming to produce 2,500 tons of silicon-based anodes per year.
Noztek systems scale from laboratory R&D to commercial production:
Development to Production Pipeline:
- Research Phase: Noztek Touch for initial material development and testing
- Pilot Scale: Noztek Pro for process validation and small-batch production
- Commercial Scale: FusionX for high-volume, pharmaceutical-grade processing
Competitive Advantages in Battery Material Manufacturing
Superior Mixing Performance
Our revolutionary single-screw design delivers exceptional mixing of multi-component battery materials while eliminating the complexity and maintenance issues of traditional twin-screw systems.
Process Control and Repeatability
- Temperature Precision: ±1°C control prevents thermal degradation of sensitive battery materials
- Pressure Management: Consistent output pressures ensure uniform material density
- Real-Time Monitoring: Integrated sensors enable process optimization and quality control
Material Compatibility
Noztek systems process the full spectrum of battery materials:
- Conductive Polymers: PEDOT, polyaniline, and advanced conductive composites
- Ceramic Composites: Lithium-containing ceramics, oxide materials, and hybrid compounds
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Advanced materials for next-generation solid-state batteries
- Bio-Based Materials: Sustainable battery components from renewable feedstocks
The Future of Battery Manufacturing
Military technology often trickles down to consumer products, and Noztek positions manufacturers to capitalize on this technology transfer. Our systems enable rapid prototyping and scaling of breakthrough battery materials, ensuring your ready when next-generation technologies transition from military applications to commercial markets.
Investment in Noztek extrusion technology today means positioning your organization at the forefront of the battery revolution—creating the materials that will power everything from military communications to electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage.
Ready to revolutionize battery material production? Contact Noztek to discuss how our precision extrusion systems can accelerate your advanced battery material development and manufacturing capabilities.