As per the grant, Altairnano will conduct research relating to the surface modification of electrode coatings in battery cells with the aim of increasing temperature and cycle life performance by decreasing reaction rates with the electrolyte.
The research under the grant is expected to begin on June 20 and continue for a six-month period.
Terry Copeland, chief executive officer of Altairnano, said: “This grant represents an important milestone in our work with the Department of Energy and demonstrates the agency’s commitment to advancing domestic energy storage solution technologies.
“Altairnano’s energy storage and battery systems already perform at some of the highest temperature ratings and life cycles.”
