Bristol-based Anaphite’s Dry Coating Precursor (DCP) has been developed to significantly reduce energy use, lower manufacturing costs and enable a smaller factory footprint by eliminating solvent evaporation steps.
A DCP is a specially developed powder used in the dry coating process during the manufacturing of battery electrodes, particularly with regard to lithium ion batteries. It combines active materials, binders and conductive additives into a single, ready-to-use power that offers a more sustainable and cost-effective approach to electrode production.
Traditional wet coating methods use solvents and require an energy-intensive drying process, both of which are eliminated by dry coating.
South Korea accounts for 35 percent of the global EV battery market and is home to major industry players including LG Energy Solution, Samsung SDI, and SK On. Anaphite is attempting to strengthen its presence in the country and build new commercial partnerships in order to accelerate the industry’s shift towards dry coating.
Intralink will conduct an in-depth review of the Korean battery sector and support Anaphite in driving forward the company’s existing relationships in the country, securing meetings with new potential clients or partners.
“South Korea’s battery leaders are seeking scalable dry coating solutions” said Joe Stevenson, CEO of Anaphite. “Our Dry Coating Precursor technology overcomes key material and engineering barriers, offering a custom-formulated, film-forming dry powder that meets each customer’s unique performance, cost and sustainability goals. Intralink’s strong understanding of the business culture in the region and its extensive contacts in the battery technology sector will help us support our existing partners and develop new relationships and commercial agreements.”
Oxfordshire-based Intralink helps companies secure customers, partners and investors overseas, and enables government agencies to grow their exports and attract foreign investment.
Image: Anaphite and Intralink teams during a recent visit by Intralink to Anaphite’s Bristol base. Left to right: Derek Laan, Intralink South Korea; Sam Burrow, Anaphite Chief Technology Officer; Dr Jennifer Channell, head of Commercial at Anaphite; Ross Tremlin, Anaphite Senior Account Manager and Narai Kim, South Korea Development Director at Intralink.
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