Research

We bridge discovery and deployment through cell fabrication, operando diagnostics, and prototype validation aligned with industrial standards.

Multi-Format Cell Assembly: From lab-scale cells to industry-relevant formats.

Operando / In-Situ Diagnostics: Real-time monitoring to connect structure, interfaces, and performance during cycling.

Integrated Energy Systems: Storage solutions for smart grids and remote communities, enabling higher renewable penetration.

Using a “Mine-to-Battery” philosophy, we pursue batteries that are not only high-performing but also environmentally responsible and scalable.

Water-Based Electrode Processing: Solvent-reduction strategies to replace toxic processing routes.

Sustainable Supply Chains: Leveraging Canadian-sourced minerals to support lower-carbon manufacturing pathways.

Circular Economy & Recycling: Green recovery methods for critical metals from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries.

We focus on the kinetics and interfaces that enable rapid charging without sacrificing battery health—combining mechanistic insight with performance-driven optimization.

Ultrafast Charging (UFC): Understanding transport limits and interfacial kinetics to support safe, high-rate charging.

Advanced Electrochemical Analytics: Diagnostics such as electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to quantify rate capability and retention.

Degradation & State-of-Health (SoH): Failure analysis to reduce power fade, prevent capacity loss, and improve lifetime prediction.

We specialize in designing custom electrolytes critical for ion transport in batteries.

Novel Electrolyte Formulation: Tailoring liquid, gel, and polymer electrolytes for enhanced compatibility with electrode chemistries.

Precision Additive Synthesis: Developing additives to stabilize the Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) and extend battery life.

Extreme Condition Operation: Formulating electrolytes that ensure high ionic conductivity across varying temperature ranges.

We are working on next-generation battery architectures focused on high energy density, long cycle life, and enhanced safety.

Solid-State Chemistries: Transitioning to solid-state systems to improve safety standards for electric vehicles and grid storage.

Silicon-Graphite Anodes: Creating composite anodes to mitigate volume expansion during lithiation, ensuring stability.

High-Voltage Cathodes: We specialize in the optimization of different chemistries, including optimizing LMFP, LFP, LNMO for fast charging, Lithium-Rich Layered Oxides (LMR) for ultra-high capacity, and Nickel-Rich (NM) frameworks for sustainable, high-energy transportation.

Industrial Format Scaling: Validating industrial pouch cells to prepare our innovations for mass production.