Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp. has achieved successful deposition of cathode electrodes, and double-sided dry deposition of both anode and cathode electrodes, both at scale.
The company said the achievement is a key technological milestone. Reaching the mark puts the supplier on track to make American-made lithium cells by the end of the year.
CEO Dr. Denis Phares said: “With the successful scaled-up deposition of cathode electrodes, we can now say that Dragonfly Energy has passed the last anticipated major technological hurdle as we work towards lithium battery cell production right here in Nevada. Graphite anodes and LiFePO4 cathodes have fundamentally different physical and mechanical properties, so we are proud to say this is a significant achievement for our whole team and an incredibly exciting time for the industry as a whole.”
Dragonfly Energy’s dry deposition technology eliminates the use of toxic solvents found in traditional cell manufacturing. In addition, the company’s manufacturing process enables a significantly reduced footprint, occupying less than 150 square feet per electrode.
Dragonfly Energy’s dry electrode manufacturing process is applicable for use in the co-deposition of electrodes and solid electrolytes. This is expected to be a pivotal factor in developing non-flammable storage cells.
Dragonfly Energy said it expects to announce new Battle Born Batteries products that incorporate these new cells beginning in 2024.
