SBIR/STTR Research Award
Next Generation 21700 Battery Cells for 6T Batteries
Award amount
$1,981,500Program and phase
SBIR · Phase II – Direct to Phase IIAward year
2025Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Army
- Recipient company
- NANOTECH ENERGY INC
- Proposal award date
- 2025-05-06
- Contract end date
- 2027-05-07
- UEI
- W5UBDX1JXHL1
- Solicitation number
- 24.4
- Topic code
- A244-P063
Research abstract
The U.S. Army faces critical challenges in powering its vehicles and equipment during extended missions, where energy density, safety, and reliability are paramount. Current 6T battery technologies often fail to provide the necessary power and endurance for modern military operations, especially in extreme environments. This project aims to address these limitations by developing next-generation 21700 battery cells for 6T batteries that leverage Nanotech Energy's graphene-enhanced technology in conjunction with South 8's innovative LiGas electrolyte system. The resulting battery cells promise to significantly extend mission duration, enhance safety, and improve performance in demanding military applications, including low-temperature environments. Our proposed solution combines the unique properties of graphene, which offers superior conductivity and structural integrity in battery electrodes, enabling very high-rate LFP batteries, with the advanced safety features and performance benefits of LiGas electrolyte. This synergistic approach can revolutionize military energy storage by delivering batteries with higher energy density, improved thermal management, and enhanced resistance to extreme conditions. By focusing on 6T 21700 form factors, we aim to provide versatile power solutions that can be integrated into a wide range of military vehicles and portable equipment, ultimately enhancing the Army's operational capabilities and mission readiness.
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