The growth catalyst for the Battery Coating market is the rapid advancements in battery technology. Innovations, including advanced materials and precise coating techniques, have resulted in more efficient and reliable batteries.
Battery Coating Market Dynamics
Driver: High production of EVs, HEVs, and PHEVs
There is a shift in the automotive industry towards the use of clean and sustainable fuel. The global demand for electric vehicles including battery electric vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) has been increasing over the past few years due to regulations on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and government support through policy changes and subsidies. The adoption of EVs is also increasing due to the development of improved battery technologies, requirement of low maintenance for vehicle engines, and reduction in pollution.
Restraint: High cost of technology
Coating technologies such as ALD, CVD, and PECVD are significantly expensive. Implementing these technologies for coating battery materials such as cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes is expected to increase the cost of the battery material, resulting in increasing the cost of the battery. Therefore, the high cost of coating technologies hinders their adoption in li-ion batteries.
Opportunity: Innovations and technological advances in battery materials
Innovations and technological advances offer various opportunities for the growth of players in the battery materials industry. Major players are investing in the research & development of battery materials, leading to various technological advancements in batteries in terms of higher power output and energy density, quick charging, better safety, and longer life cycles. Coating technologies such as ALD and CVD which are used to coat battery materials at the atomic level, offer higher durability, safety, and improved performance.
Challenge: Expected utilization of solid electrolytes
The trends in research on lithium-ion batteries include extension of life, energy density, safety, cost reduction, and charging speed, among others. Research has been underway in non-flammable electrolytes as a path to increase safety based on the flammability and volatility of the organic solvents used in a typical electrolyte. One of the strategies for achieving low flammability and volatility is the use of solid electrolytes. Compared with liquid electrolytes, solid electrolytes offer various advantages including low flammability, good flexibility, excellent thermal stability, and higher safety.
Electrode coating is projected to be largest coating component in battery coating market
In battery component segment, electrode coating is projected to be the largest component in battery coating market. Over the past few decades, efforts have been made towards discovering new electrode coating materials and technologies to improve the electrochemical performance of electrode materials among other reasons. Significant research has also been undertaken to find methods of improving the electrochemical performance of batteries
Lithium-ion battery is projected to be largest battery type in battery coating market
In battery type segment, lithium-ion battery is projected to be the largest battery type in battery coating market. They do not contain toxic cadmium, which enables easier disposal than that of batteries which contain cadmium. Lithium-ion batteries have replaced nickel-cadmium batteries in various applications and have become a market leader for utilization in smartphones, laptops, and other portable electronic devices. Lithium-ion batteries are also used to control electrical frameworks for some aviation applications.
PVDF is projected to be largest coating material in battery coating market
In material type segment, PVDF is projected to be the largest coating material in battery coating market. PVDF is a semi-crystalline polymer, has low hardness, electrochemical stability, and good affinity to electrolytes. PVDF polymer chains contain strong electron-withdrawing groups and have a high dielectric constant which is beneficial for the promotion of the complete dissolution of lithium salt and increase carrier concentration
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ALTECH
Suite 8, 295 Rokeby Road, Subiaco Western Australia 6008 | W: www.altechgroup.com
Altech Batteries Ltd is at the cutting edge of developing battery materials for a Lithium-ion battery future by successfully incorporating silicon in graphite anodes to produce higher energy density batteries. Altech, led by its research and development team, has achieved extremely positive results with its battery material coating technology for use within the electric vehicle battery market. The R&D focuses on coating high-purity alumina (HPA) on silicon and graphite for inclusion within electric vehicle battery anodes.
Altech has “cracked the silicon barrier” and successfully produced and tested a series of lithium-ion battery anode materials with ~30% higher retention capacity than conventional lithium-ion battery anode materials. Altech successfully combined silicon particles treated with its innovative proprietary technology with regular battery-grade graphite to achieve its breakthrough in producing a lithium-ion battery electrode containing a composite graphite/silicon anode. These materials held 30% more capacity when energised than conventional graphite-only anode material.
SILUMINA ANODES INNOVATIVE BATTERY MATERIAL PRODUCTS- OFFER 30% HIGHER ENERGY DENSITY FOR LIB
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4005-A, rue de la Garlock, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1L 1W9 CANADA thymox.com
Breakthrough Antimicrobial Green Technology , Founded in 2003, Laboratory M2 (LM2) based in Quebec, Canada, develops and markets a botanically derived, breakthrough antimicrobial technology. Its mission: Provide alternative, breakthrough disinfecting technologies that reduce both exposure to toxic chemicals and development of antibiotic resistance. We aim to meet our customers’ needs in solving today’s toughest biosecurity and pathogenic problems.
There is currently a tremendous need for disinfection in all aspects of our lives. We need disinfect to protect our families, our friends, co-workers and our customers. This means getting exposed to a lot more disinfecting products than we ever have. Old disinfection technologies have severe drawbacks. They're often either toxic, unstable, unwieldy or simply not effective enough for our needs.
It would be an aberration to disinfect living and working spaces with products that might be harmful to our health; so the disinfectants must be safer. At the same time, it would also be an aberration to use safer products if they do not exhibit the efficacy needed to protect us from microorganisms that threaten our health, such as the COVID-19 virus. Finally, if such products are so impractical to use that they deter users from using them properly, adequate disinfection will not be achieved.
Thymox has been developed to answer this need.
Our US disinfectant formulation, which is on EPA's N list of disinfectant for use against COVID-19, has been thoroughly tested in 3rd party US GLP labs for efficacy. It also bears claims against several key pathogenic agents.
At the same time it has a toxicity category of IV, which is the best that can be awarded for EPA registered disinfectant, it doesn't even have a safety word, ensuring the safety of users. It is also non-corrosive, which allows users to preserve the condition of their equipment.
No pre-cleaning is required, no PPE is required and no rinsing is required, making Thymox highly convenient to use often. Further to this, Thymox also has a claim to sanitise soft surfaces such as fabrics, and is an excellent all-purpose cleaner on its own merit.
In the current climate, we believe Thymox could be a key addition ones portfolio as a "go-to" repeat product that veterinary professionals keep close by to disinfect every day, in their clinic or their service vehicle. We want to team up with a sizeable partner which could be either a specialty chemical partner or a manufacturer/distributor of biocides products. We at pursuing a JV with our technology and our partner would “own” the rights to thymol in the EU market . By a firm acquiring Thymox rights , it would also would include covering registration fees for the active and the product. We like to register the active (thymol) and a product (Thymox) at the same time.
Awards:
https://sherbrooke-innopole.com/en/news/laboratoire-m2-receives-the-adicqs-florian-bonnier-award/ 2015 Innovation in Chemistry Award in Québec.
https://sherbrooke-innopole.com/nouvelles/laboratoire-m2-et-ressac-honores-au-gala-des-prix-dexcellence-en-environnement-des-cantons-de-lest/ French only. Sustainable Development and Innovation award at the Environmental Excellence Awards (2012)
https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/01/03/1281567/0/en/THYMOX-Wins-Innovation-Award-at-2018-World-Ag-Expo.html Top 10 new product 2018 World Ag Expo for Thymox Footbath.
https://thymox.com/2011-green-chemistry-innovation-award-thymox/ Green Chemistry Innovation Award (2011).
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St-Albans trial study
An Insecticide & Pesticide Control / Crop Protection Nano Emulsion Repellent Platform
The Crop Protection Division currently has 3 branded products being commercialised: THYMOX® CONTROL; THYMOX® CONTROL Organic; and THYMOX® GRO (product descriptions below). In late 2019, Laboratoire M2 reached a strategic partnership agreement with a company from Spain known as AlgaEnergy Inc. AlgaEnergy represents these brands globally to commercialise in crop production.
THYMOX ® CONTROL
THYMOX ® Control is an oil-based biopesticide—that provides crop protection against a broad-spectrum fungi and bacteria. Powerful performance against plant diseases while being safe for humans, animals and the environment.
Protection against a broad range of pathogens
Alternative Mode of Action to reduce resistance to commonly used synthetic fungicides
Reduced pre-harvest losses from fruit to vegetable crops
No tank mixing during application—easier to use
0 REI (re-entry interval)—safe
0 PHI (pre-harvest interval)—convenient
THYMOX CONTROL™ Organic
THYMOX CONTROL™ Organic is a natural oil-based biopesticide—that provides crop protection as a fungicide and bactericide. It is OMRI-Listed and promotes sustainability with its biodegradable green technology.
Comply with organic growing standards
Delivers the stable antimicrobial power of thyme oil
Effective disease protection for a production system with limited tools
Unlikely to develop resistance (Frac 46)
No maximum residue level (MRL)
THYMOX® GRO
Powerful fungicide and disinfectant for greenhouses, postharvest and storage use. This concentrate cleaner insures the highest quality standards for your protection.
Specifically for the greenhouse industry
No need to remove plants when cleaning
Non-toxic, non-irritating once dilute
Thymox Crop Protection Platform
Adaptive Surface Technologies, Inc.
85 Bolton St.Cambridge, MA 02140 www.adaptivesurface.tech
A New Surface Coating that Creates Chemistry with Disinfectant Which Holds for a Longer Duration
Adaptive Surface Technologies (AST) is a Cambridge, MA-based industrial technology company that produces materials and coatings that repel fluids, contaminants, and biological fouling. To assist in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, AST is leveraging its unique technology platform to develop antiviral surface coatings.
Based on the commercial success of its marine biofouling solution, SLIPS® Foul Protect™, AST believes it can create an improved antiviral surface that interacts with existing commercial disinfectant solutions to improve biocidal activity and disinfecting efficiency. Our unique surface technology has already demonstrated an ability to repel (non-marine) bacterial fouling, even without the use of active biocidal agents. To create an improved antiviral surface, we will incorporate surface chemistries that loosely bind to existing antiviral disinfectant solutions. By engineering the surface in this way, more of the biocidal actives can be absorbed, extending the duration of contact between the virus and the disinfectant. For additional details on this approach, please see the attached slides.
As COVID-19 is creating a “new normal”, AST sees a long-term increased market need for effectively disinfected surfaces. We believe that an existing commercial disinfectant platform can be greatly enhanced by pairing with a new surface coating that creates a chemistry match with the disinfectant and holds it in place for a longer duration.
AST is seeking a partnership with a sizeable corporate player—likely a specialty chemical producer or a manufacturer/distributor of hygiene products. We are pursuing a Joint Development Agreement with such a partner to invest in the creation of this technical solution and bring it to market. This partner would have the ability to exclusively license the coating technology within a target market segment and/or geographical region, and market their disinfecting products with a “system solution.” This is a stand alone product as part of a disinfectant system.
AST Overview
ECOSYNTHETIX INC.
"Sustainable Polymers for Planet Earth” 3365 Mainway, Burlington, ON L7M 1A
Biomaterial for seed coating to replace PVP:
Ecosynthetix Developed high- technology, bio-based materials that would deliver performance capabilities equal to or superior to those of traditional petroleum-based products, while also offering significant carbon footprint reductions. PVP if used in seed coatings can be replace with lower cost and higher performance.
EcoSphere® biolatex® binders can be used to encapsulate seeds with a protective coating that will aid the successful germination of such coated seed. EcoSphere-based coatings are hydrophilic in nature and, when exposed to moisture, such coatings will help keep moisture in the proximity to the germinating seed. EcoSphere-based coatings are based on renewable, bio-based feed stocks and their use in this application does not introduce fossil-based materials into the environment.
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Lyons Industries’ first product launch in 1981 received licensee rights from Cantol Chemical and self funded the company. First major account was Xerox for photo copy machines as reduce service tech calls by 25 percent.
Advanced BioCatalytics Corporation
18010 Skypark Circle, #130 Irvine CA 92614
Accell Clean® reduces cleaning time, and expense, in addition to the elimination of health and safety issues due to its neutral pH.