About NOVONIX Cathode Materials
At NOVONIX Cathode Materials, we aren’t just talking about change—we’ve patented it. Our all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis technology (JP7504195B2) is the first of its kind, eliminating the need for precursor materials and directly converting raw metal feeds into finished NMC cathode active materials.
We believe that this is the future of cathode manufacturing—cleaner, smarter, and built for global deployment.
Patented all-dry, zero-waste technology
NOVONIX has commissioned a 10 tonnes per annum (tpa) pilot scale facility capability to demonstrate the scalability of its patented, all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process for NMC cathode production.
A commercial-scale engineering comparison study conducted by Hatch Ltd. estimated potential improvements over the conventional process:
- Capital expense intensity estimated nearly 30% lower
- Processing cost reductions estimated nearly 50% lower
- Estimated power consumption improvements of approximately 27%
- Removes the need for water in the material processing steps
- Eliminates other key waste byproducts including sodium sulphate
Discover All-Dry, Zero-Waste, Cathode Synthesis.
Our pantented all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis technology (JP7504195B2) is the first of its kind, eliminating the need for precursor materials and directly converting raw metal feeds into finished NMC cathode active materials.
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- A patented breakthrough. A word-first, fully scalable method for producing NMC cathodes without the traditional precurser processing step.
- A sustainability game-changer. No water. No complex reagents. No sodium sulphate or ammonia byproducts. A dramatically smaller manufacturing footprint.
- A cleaner supply chain. Reduced land use, lower power consumption, and a more efficient, cost-effective process.
- Broad chemistry compatibility. Designed for NMC compositions ranging from 50% to 96%+ nickel.
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The pilot production, housed in a 35,000-square-foot-facility, allows NOVONIX to demonstrate large-scale production of up to 10 tpa.
Cathode cycle performance meets industry standard
The pilot line has produced a mid-nickel grade of single-crystal cathode material (NMC622) using the company’s patented all-dry, zero-waste synthesis technology that matches the performance of leading cathode materials from existing suppliers in full-cell testing.
Enhanced production process yields consistent performance
- NOVONIX all-dry, single-crystal cathode materials share similar morphology to commercial NMC powders
- Higher nickel and cobalt-free materials are also being made using NOVONIX’s process technology
NMC622 cathode cycle performance competitive with commercial material
Normalized electrochemical results in 1Ah pouch cell show that NOVONIX NMC622 has comparable electrochemical performance to commercial NMC materials.
Our zero-waste cathode synthesis process
With multiple patent applications filed, NOVONIX’s patented cathode synthesis process delivers NMC cathode synthesis technology for materials that are drop-in ready with conventional nickel-based cathode powders.
Current Cathode Synthesis Processes
- Complex
- Costly
- Uses significant amounts of water per tonne of cathode powder generated
- Chemical inputs required
NOVONIX’s Process
- Flexible input materials
- Higher yields at lower cost
- Elimination of process wastewater and sodium sulphate byproduct generation
- Lower power consumption
Our Strategy
NOVONIX is developing advanced battery materials and more sustainable manufacturing processes to support the North American battery industry. Our patented process enhances the production of high-performance, high-nickel cathode materials while scaling to meet growing demand.
With the cathode materials market projected to exceed $100 billion by 2030, and processing accounting for 10% of that, NOVONIX is well-positioned to make an impact. As the industry pushes for lower costs and greener solutions, our innovative cathode synthesis process offers a competitive edge.
Our phased commercialization strategy focuses on:
- Aligning our technology with global market trends
- Building strategic partnerships (CBMM & ICoNiChem)
- Exploring licensing and joint ventures
- Leveraging government support and potential strategic investment
By combining expertise, partnerships, and ongoing R&D, NOVONIX is driving the future of lithium-ion battery materials. Interested in partnering with us or learning more? Contact us today.
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