Ionic Mineral Technologies Partners With ANDRITZ on Nano-silicon Mass Production for Electric Vehicles Batteries.
Ionic Mineral Technologies, a pioneering US-based producer of nano-silicon anode powders, has partnered with international technology group ANDRITZ to mass produce critical battery materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. The partnership aims to scale Ionic MT’s nano-silicon production methodology to meet the surging demand for battery materials that enable faster-charging, longer-range lithium-ion batteries.
Andre Zeitoun, CEO of Ionic MT, commented:
Our collaboration will set a new standard for sustainability in the battery supply chain and contribute to making the U.S. a leading global producer of critical materials at the scale necessary to support the fast-growing clean energy economy.
Ionic MT intends to leverage ANDRITZ’s state-of-the-art automation and simulation as well as dewatering, drying and acid regeneration technologies to manufacture Ionisil, a naturally derived nano-silicon anode material for lithium-based batteries that enhances anode capacity up to eightfold and significantly accelerates charging speed. The partnership will transition Ionic MT’s patented nano-silicon production technology into a large-scale, continuous manufacturing process that yields over 20,000 tons of Ionisil per year, enough to supply well over 2.5 million EVs annually.
At the heart of this partnership lies a shared commitment to efficiency and sustainability. The collaboration aims to achieve up to 99% recycling of chemicals used in the Ionisil nano-silicon production process through cutting-edge technologies engineered by ANDRITZ. Alumina and magnesium waste streams from Ionisil production are planned to be converted into value-added by-products, contributing to a circular economy. An ANDRITZ site-wide control system and operational readiness package will ensure consistent product quality while optimizing resources utilization.
Mark Staton, President and CEO North America at ANDRITZ Inc. said:
With the electrification of transportation accelerating, the need for a robust and sustainable supply chain of battery materials has never been greater.
“The collaborative effort between Ionic MT and ANDRITZ is a proactive step towards shaping a more sustainable future.”
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