SPICE

Silicon Product Improvement via Coating Enhancement

This project aims to establish an effective, repeatable and scalable carbon-coating process for next-gen silicon anodes materials that will improve the current performance of lithium-ion batteries, and hence accelerate the adoption of Nexeon anode materials by cell manufacturers and at major OEMs, via an 18 month 3.3m project utilising PSI’s scaled process know-how, AGM’s cell fabrication expertise and Oxford University’s analytical capabilities

Energy

Battery cells typically represent \>60% of the cost of an EV battery pack and almost 100% are currently imported to the UK. Security of supply is a major concern for UK pack builders and vehicle OEMs. AGM is already working with partners to grow the UK supply chain for cell materials and components, alongside its own plans for significant upscaling of its UK cell manufacturing capability.

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The need for UK based core cell material manufacturers is partly addressed through this project — secure supply of IP rich, cell performance enhancing materials means that the cells developed in the UK can offer leading edge performance and provide the consortium members the confidence to scale beyond niche and into mass market application. Oxford University’s Department of Materials will provide state-of-the-art material characterisation to support the project.

Project Collaborators

The project is headed up by Nexeon Limited, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of ground breaking silicon based anode materials, dramatically enhancing the performance of Lithium-Ion batteries.

Nexeon
University of Oxford
AMTE Power
Innovate

Projects & Collaborations

COLDMELT

Continuous melting and atomisation of titanium alloys for near-net-shape AM processes for the aerospace industry via cold-crucible technology. In collaboration with BAE, Proxima and University of Greenwich with support from Airbus, Rolls-Royce and GKN Aerospace.

DEMAND-REPAIR

Exploration of novel advanced technologies and innovative titanium powders to repair next-gen aero-engine components in the field. Development of atomised titanium alloy powders with microstructures beneficial for HVAF and cold spray processes.

ALUMOTOR

UK-Alumotor is a transformative programme that will build a UK supply chain to deliver a high performance, e-machine at a reduced cost and volume in order to drive the electric revolution. This magnet free technology project is driven by RICARDO and Innovate.

PURECURE

Innovation project aiming to develop a UK-based manufacturing supply chain for waster copper and converting it into high purity 99.99% copper powder feedstock for high value applications, such as civil nuclear and fusion energy components.