AQUEOUS-BASED ELECTRODE PROCESSING
Revolutionizing Battery Electrode Manufacturing
Atlas is pioneering solventless electrode coating processes, eliminating the need for N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) in battery and supercapacitor manufacturing. Traditional electrode coatings rely on extremely toxic solvents, requiring extensive drying and recovery processes that increase costs and environmental impact.
Our NMP-free approach streamlines production by removing solvent recovery systems, explosion hazards and rated equipment, reducing energy consumption, and creating a safer working environment. By leveraging our dry-electrode technology Atlas has successfully achieved UL 810A certification. Using our aqueous-based coating technology, Atlas has successfully produced electrodes with thicknesses of 160+ micrometers, demonstrating the scalability and efficiency of our process.
Our solventless coating technology is fully scalable, allowing seamless integration into large-scale production lines without compromising quality.
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Enhancing Performance Through Advanced Coating Technologies
Atlas' technology delivers significant cost savings by eliminating the use of NMP solvent. This results in an 8-13% reduction in operational expenses (OpEx) for both new and existing production facilities.
For new manufacturing facilities, the removal of NMP containment and capture infrastructure translates to a 10-30% reduction in capital expenditures (CapEx), lowering upfront investment costs significantly.
Additionally, our process minimizes regulatory burdens associated with hazardous solvent handling, zoning, emissions controls, and compliance requirements, streamlining facility approvals and long-term operational efficiency.
Dry Electrode Processing
Advancing Dry-Electrode Technology with Atlas
Dry-electrode manufacturing is a highly sought-after advancement in battery and supercapacitor production.
Atlas has successfully commercialized a UL 810A-certified dry-electrode manufacturing line. By eliminating toxic solvents from the production process, we have reduced CapEx, minimized our facility footprint, and significantly lowered energy consumption while enhancing workplace safety. Our breakthrough in dry-electrode technology enables the production of thicker electrodes, improving energy density. With this achievement, Atlas is at the forefront of innovation, delivering scalable and sustainable supercapacitor solutions that set a new industry standard.
Dry-electrode technology represents a transformative shift in battery and supercapacitor manufacturing, offering a cleaner and more efficient alternative to conventional NMP-coating methods. By removing the need for costly solvent evaporation and recovery systems, this process streamlines production, reduces environmental impact, and enhances material performance. Without solvent-related limitations, manufacturers can achieve greater energy densities, improved cycle life, making dry-electrode technology a critical advancement in the pursuit of high-performance, sustainable energy storage.
NMP-Free iNFORMATION
No Solvent Management or Recovery Systems
Atlas' manufacturing process does not use NMP, as such we eliminate the need for high energy-consuming and costly protective equipment such as solvent management and recovery systems.
Examples of equipment eliminated by our process include solvent-air movement and mix ducting, air cyclone cold traps, cold trap refrigeration units, solvent pumps, piping, and storage tanks.
Thick Electrodes
Additional benefits to our NMP-free manufacturing include the ability to produce extremely thick and durable electrodes over 90µm in dry-electrodes and 160µm in our water-based method that would normally not be possible due to improper surface adhesion, film cracking, and separation. Thicker electrodes contribute to increased energy density and a significant reduction in battery material costs.
Sustainable Battery & Supercapacitor Production
Atlas' NMP-free manufacturing aligns with global sustainability initiatives. By eliminating hazardous waste, reducing emissions, and lowering energy consumption contributes to meeting strict environmental regulations, and helps companies reach their sustainability goals.
As the industry moves toward cleaner and more efficient manufacturing, Atlas is at the forefront, delivering high-performance, sustainable energy storage solutions for the future.