Powering the next generation of battery technology
In an increasingly electrified world, the battery industry faces pressure to deliver higher energy density, faster charging, longer cycle life and lower costs while meeting stringent safety and sustainability standards. Traditional materials are nearing their limits.
Levidian graphene offers scalable routes that enhance conductivity, stability and efficiency without compromising safety.
Three pathways to battery enhancement
Through extensive development and testing both in-house and with customers worldwide, Levidian has identified three core pathways to enhance battery performance with graphene.
Replacement of carbon black in traditional wet slurries
Our graphene can integrate directly into existing slurry-based manufacturing, enabling replacement or reduction of carbon black.
Graphene, in powder form or as a dispersion, can be directly added to the slurry without disrupting existing processes.
At relevant loadings, no loss of processability or coating ability.
Improvements observed in capacity, C-rate capability and capacity retention.
Conductive additive for dry-coated electrodes
In dry electrode systems, graphene acts as a lightweight, high-performance conductive network.
Solvent-free manufacturing can eliminate drying steps and solvent recovery processes.
Graphene can be dosed directly into the feed or extruded with the appropriate binder prior to electrode fabrication.
Cells incorporating graphene show improved capacity, C-rate performance, and capacity retention.
Coating for active material encapsulation
Coating active materials in graphene can promote faster charge and discharge, and provide a route for greater energy density.
High electrical and thermal conductivity can improve safety via better heat dissipation.
Chemically stable graphene acts as a barrier, limiting unwanted Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) formation and supporting longer life.
The unique morphology of our graphene introduces void space that accommodates active material expansion during cycling.
Products and formats:
Available to fit your process and performance needs:
Powder - for direct blending and composite integration
Dispersion - for liquid-phase mixing and coating systems
Composite - pre-engineered for optimal conductivity and processability
Find out more on our graphene products page.
Why our graphene is different
Our graphene has a unique morphology which allows it to conform to the active material surface and can accommodate large volume changes during cycling, enhancing structural integrity and extending battery life.
Produced through a sustainable, low-energy process - the Levidian LOOP - we provide consistent, high-quality graphene at scale.
With tight quality control and expert guidance from our Levidian Applied Technologies team, we help battery manufacturers integrate graphene seamlessly and reliably.
Collaborating to advance battery technology
We’re proud to have partnered with National Physical Laboratory and the Henry Royce Institute at the University of Manchester through the Centre of Expertise in Advanced Materials and Sustainability (CEAMS) programme to explore more sustainable and innovative battery technologies.
When you’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, it’s vital to work with experts in their respective fields.
This Royce film tells the story, showing how graphene can support greater capacity, improved cycle stability and more sustainable energy storage solutions.
Let’s build better batteries together
Want to evaluate our material or discuss integration into your processes?
Contact our team today.
