NEO Battery Materials Ltd., a low-cost silicon anode materials developer that enables longer-running, rapid-charging lithium-ion batteries, is pleased to enter into a collaboration agreement (the “Agreement”) with Elementium Materials Inc. (“Elementium”), an advanced battery electrolyte technology company, on March 31, 2025.
As one of the four core battery components, electrolytes serve as the medium of transport for lithium ions between the anode and cathode during charging and discharging. While traditional electrolytes face corrosion, oxidation, and toxic gas formation issues, Elementium has engineered advanced electrolyte formulations to enhance battery stability, material robustness, and safety.
Under the terms of the Agreement, NEO will apply Elementium’s advanced electrolytes to its silicon battery platform for use in specialty commercial applications. The primary goal for collaboration is to improve electrochemical performance metrics, especially ultra-fast charging and discharging capabilities. This initiative is part of NEO’s broader strategy to identify complementary technologies that enable silicon battery integration into a wider range of downstream markets.
Mr. Spencer Huh, CEO & President of NEO, expressed, “High-demand, emerging downstream markets – such as power tools, humanoid robots, drone/UAV, and aerospace systems – require high-specification batteries in which silicon anodes and advanced electrolytes are indispensable components. Through this collaboration, NEO and Elementium are confident to deliver solutions that address these increasingly stringent performance needs.”
Dr. Matthew Dawson, CEO of Elementium, commented, “We’re seeing strong market demand for high-performance silicon anode batteries. Elementium’s next-generation electrolyte unlocks the incredible potential of silicon batteries, and we are pleased to partner with NEO, one of the world’s leading silicon anode suppliers.”
Elementium Materials Inc.
Elementium is a leading battery materials company focused on developing and scaling novel electrolyte formulations for advanced lithium-ion chemistries. The company’s proprietary non-carbonate electrolytes are engineered to deliver enhanced safety, stability, and compatibility with emerging anode and cathode materials, including silicon, manganese-rich, and high-nickel electrodes. Based in Boston, MA, Elementium partners with leading battery manufacturers and global battery end-users to accelerate the transition to high-performance, cost-effective, domestically manufactured energy storage solutions. For more information, visit www.elementium.io.
