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Integrals Power is revolutionizing electric vehicle (EV) batteries with its advanced cathode materials, promising longer range, faster charging, and extended battery life. Their innovative Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Iron Manganese Phosphate (LFMP) chemistries boast up to 30% more energy storage, quicker discharge rates, and superior durability. By sourcing raw materials from Europe and the US, Integrals Power aims to enhance supply chain security and transparency while mitigating geopolitical risks.
Key Highlights:
- Enhanced Lithium Iron Phosphate and Lithium Iron Manganese Phosphate chemistries
- 30% increase in energy storage capacity
- Faster discharge rates and lower internal resistance
- Greater retained capacity over time
- Improved supply chain security by sourcing materials from Europe and the US
- Support from UK government and collaborations with leading research institutions
- Pilot plant under construction for mass production of prototype materials
Integrals Power is pushing the boundaries of battery technology, developing cathode active materials that make batteries smaller, lighter, and more durable. These advancements are critical for producing affordable EVs with longer range and faster charging capabilities.
With approximately 90% of the world’s cathode active materials produced in China, Integrals Power stands out as one of the few companies manufacturing these materials outside of China. The UK-based production and sourcing of raw materials from Europe and the US not only enhance supply chain security but also address geopolitical concerns.
Advanced Cathode Materials
Integrals Power’s unique LFP and LFMP cathode materials, still pending patent, are developed at a molecular level using pure materials. This method avoids impurities that can impair battery efficiency and recycling at the end of life. Their unique manufacturing process is designed for scalability, ensuring readiness for mass production.
The outcome is a cathode that can store up to 30% more energy, release it more quickly, and undergo more charging cycles with minimal capacity reduction. This leads to smaller, lighter, and more durable battery packs, resulting in EVs that can travel further and last longer. Additionally, the need for fewer cells reduces overall costs and CO2 emissions from the battery supply chain by nearly 20%, promoting sustainable production.
Behnam Hormozi, Founder and CEO of Integrals Power, emphasized, “The cathode is the most critical part of the cell because it determines the battery’s overall performance, cost, and durability. That’s why our breakthroughs in cathode active material will enable EVs to achieve longer range, faster charging, and higher performance from smaller, lighter battery packs.
“We also source our raw materials from Europe and the US, so we can help cell suppliers and vehicle manufacturers to develop a more robust, transparent supply chain that mitigates geopolitical issues such as import tariffs and mining of critical elements such as cobalt.”
LFP is rapidly becoming a preferred choice for EV batteries due to its lower cost and longer cycle life compared to other Lithium-ion chemistries. However, its overall performance needs enhancement. With UK government funding and collaboration with UK universities, Integrals Power has been intensively developing superior LFP cathode active materials. These materials have shown greater specific energy storage capacity, higher energy discharge rates, lower internal resistance, and better performance under extreme temperatures in third-party tests.
LFMP, increasingly used in the automotive industry, also faces limitations due to the materials used. Integrals Power is tackling this by employing the same sourcing and manufacturing strategies, resulting in improved performance. Additionally, Integrals Power allows for greater variation in the percentage of Manganese used, enabling cell suppliers to finely tune the cell’s properties to meet specific application requirements.
Integrals Power continues to refine both its LFP and LFMP cathode materials. The completion of their pilot plant will enable the production of larger batches for evaluation by cell suppliers, battery manufacturers, and vehicle manufacturers worldwide.
Beyond EV batteries, these advanced materials are suitable for various applications, including marine, aerospace, and defense.
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