Novacium's Silicon-Anode Batteries Show Superior Cumulative Energy Return Over 650 Cycles—Compared to High-Grade Artificial Graphite
Novacium's Silicon-Anode Batteries Show Superior Cumulative Energy Return Over 650 Cycles—Compared to High-Grade Artificial Graphite
To achieve this data, we conducted rigorous testing protocols - 18650 batteries with GEN3 silicon-anode materials demonstrate a 30% cumulative energy return compared to graphite benchmark batteries during and up to the 650 cycle tests [1].
- The Gen3 batteries delivered 2,296 Ampere-Hour (Ah) of cumulative energy return, compared to graphite benchmark batteries that only deliver 1,766 Ah.
- 使用GEN3硅負極材料的18650電池在650個循環測試中與石墨基準電池相比，展示了30%的累計能量回報[1]。
- Gen3電池的累計能量回報爲2296安培小時（Ah），而石墨基準電池僅提供1766 Ah。
MONTREAL, Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HPQ Silicon Inc. ("HPQ" or the "Company") (TSX-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08), a technology company specializing in green engineering of silica and silicon-based materials, is pleased to update shareholders on the latest battery milestones achieved by its France-based affiliate, NOVACIUM SAS (Novacium).
蒙特利爾，2024年12月18日（環球新聞通訊社）-- HPQ硅公司。 （"HPQ"或"公司"）(tsx-V: HPQ, OTCQB: HPQFF, FRA: O08)，一家專注於硅和硅基材料綠色工程的科技公司，欣然向股東更新其位於法國的子公司NOVACIUm SAS（Novacium）在最新電池裏程碑方面取得的進展。
Latest results confirmed that, over 650 cycles, 18650 batteries made with Novacium's GEN3 silicon-based anode material delivered a cumulative energy return of 2,296 Ampere-Hours (Ah), while graphite benchmark batteries, made with high-grade artificial graphite, delivered only 1,766 Ah—representing a 30% cumulative energy gain.
最新結果確認，在650個循環中，使用Novacium的GEN3硅基負極材料製造的18650電池累計返回了2296安培小時（Ah）的能量，而使用高檔人造石墨的石墨基準電池僅提供了1766 Ah——這代表了30%的累計能量提升。
TESTING CONFIRMS GEN3 SILICON-ANODE PERFORMANCE
測試驗證GEN3硅負極性能
To achieve this data, we conducted rigorous testing protocols [2] on lithium-ion 18650 batteries. Two sets of three batteries were tested: one made with a blend of the same high-grade artificial graphite and Novacium's GEN3 silicon-based anode material, and the other serving as a graphite benchmark. We then calculated the cumulative energy return of the current discharged by each battery over the 650 cycles and compared the results.
爲了獲得這些數據，我們對鋰離子18650電池進行了嚴格的測試協議[2]。測試了兩組三塊電池：一組是使用相同高檔人造石墨和Novacium的GEN3硅基負極材料的混合物製成，另一組作爲石墨基準。然後我們計算了每塊電池在650個循環中放電的累計能量返回，並比較了結果。
"These latest results validate the performance of our GEN3 silicon-based anode technology, and underscores its readiness for real-world applications," said Dr. Jed Kraiem, COO of Novacium. "The results demonstrate a clear path to significantly improving energy density and battery lifespan while maintaining compatibility with existing manufacturing processes."
「這些最新結果驗證了我們的GEN3硅基負極技術的性能，並強調其在現實應用中的準備情況，」Novacium首席運營官Jed Kraiem博士表示。「結果顯示出顯著提高能量密度和電池壽命，同時保持與現有製造過程的兼容性。」
"Our analysis further indicates that targeted process refinements could unlock even greater performance gains and minimize long-term degradation, paving the way for next-generation lithium-ion batteries," added Mr. Kraiem.
「我們的分析進一步表明，針對性的工藝改進可以解鎖更大的性能提升，並最小化長期退化，爲下一代鋰離子電池鋪平道路，」克雷姆先生補充道。
BATTERY PERFORMANCE AND COULOMBIC EFFICIENCY WITH SILICON-ANODES AT 650 CYCLES
使用硅負極的電池性能和庫侖效率 在650個循環中
Graph 1A presents the average capacity (in milliampere-hours, mAh) of GEN1 (orange) and GEN2 (green) batteries over a 200-cycle test, as well as the average capacity of 100% high-grade artificial graphite and GEN3 batteries (blue and yellow lines, respectively) over 650 cycles [1]. Additionally, Graph 1B highlights the relative capacity variation for the same batteries used in Graph 1A.
圖1A展示了GEN1（橙色）和GEN2（綠色）電池在200個循環測試中的平均容量（毫安時，mAh），以及100%高等級人工石墨和GEN3電池（藍色和黃色線條）的平均容量，後者在650個循環中[1]。此外，圖10億突出了圖1A中使用相同電池的相對容量變化。
Graph 1A illustrates the average capacity (in mAh) of three 18650 batteries made utilizing Novacium's GEN3 silicon-based material (yellow line) compared to the average capacity of the 100% high-grade artificial graphite benchmark batteries (blue line). At 650 cycles, the three GEN3 batteries demonstrate an average capacity of 3,000 mAh, which exceeds the graphite benchmark's 2,656 mAh by 13%.
圖1A展示了三款使用Novacium的GEN3硅基材料製造的18650電池的平均容量（以mAh爲單位，黃色線）與100%高等級人工石墨基準電池的平均容量（藍色線）的比較。在650個循環中，三款GEN3電池的平均容量爲3000 mAh，超過石墨基準的2656 mAh，增長了13%.
Graph 1B presents the relative capacity retention (or Coulombic efficiency [3]) of three 18650 batteries utilizing Novacium's GEN3 material (yellow line) compared to the 100% high-grade artificial graphite benchmark batteries (blue line) over 650 cycles. The key takeaway from these results is that the GEN3 batteries retain an average of 77% capacity at 650 cycles. This marks a significant improvement over the rapid degradation observed with previous GEN1 and GEN2 materials, further showcasing a notably more stable degradation profile—an encouraging step forward in material performance.
圖表10億展示了三種18650電池在650個週期中使用Novacium的GEN3材料（黃色線）相對於100%高檔人工石墨基準電池（藍色線）的相對容量保持率（或庫侖效率[3]）。這些結果的關鍵在於，GEN3電池在650個週期後平均保留了77%的容量。這標誌着與之前的GEN1和GEN2材料觀察到的快速降解相比，有了顯著改善，進一步展現出明顯更穩定的降解曲線——這是材料性能向前邁出的一個令人鼓舞的步驟。
Finally, further analysis of the data suggests that minor process modifications could reduce degradation by at least 13 percent after 650 cycles.
最後，對數據的進一步分析表明，輕微的工藝修改可以在650個週期後將降解率降低至少13%。
"These results demonstrate our ability to produce a silicon-based anode material that delivers between 3,000 mAh and 3,355 mAh at 650 cycles, with Coulombic efficiency ranging from 77% to 87%," Dr. Kraiem commented on the analysis. "The capacity and durability achieved so far are highly encouraging, and we have a clear path to further improvements."
「這些結果證明了我們能夠生產出一種基於硅的負極材料，在650個週期中提供3,000 mAh至3,355 mAh的電量，庫侖效率範圍在77%至87%之間，」Kraiem博士在分析中評論道。「迄今爲止實現的容量和耐用性令人非常鼓舞，我們有清晰的路徑來進一步改善。」
"Our battery material offers practical solutions for market participants, driving the growing interest we're seeing across industries," said Bernard Tourillon, President and CEO of HPQ Silicon Inc. and NOVACIUM SAS. "By advancing our proprietary processes, we are leveraging the battery expertise and silicon anode innovations developed throughout 2024 to deliver materials with low operating costs, minimal carbon footprints, and exceptional performance."
「我們的電池材料爲市場參與者提供了實用的解決方案，推動了我們在各個行業中看到的日益增長的興趣，」HPQ Silicon Inc.和NOVACIUm SAS的總統兼首席執行官Bernard Tourillon表示。「通過推動我們的專有工藝，我們正在利用在2024年開發的電池專業知識和硅負極創新，提供具有低運營成本、最小碳足跡和卓越性能的材料。」
"This positions HPQ and NOVACIUM as key players in next-generation energy solutions that meet the industry's performance and sustainability goals," added Mr. Tourillon.
「這使得HPQ和NOVACIUm成爲下一代能源解決方案的關鍵參與者，以滿足行業的性能和可持續發展目標，」Tourillon先生補充道。
REFERENCE SOURCES
參考來源
| [1] | Novacium technical team analysis of the data from the ongoing charging and discharging cycle tests conducted at a world-leading university, the name of which is kept confidential for competitive reasons. |
| [2] | Cycling parameters from: Ratnakumar Bugga et al. "Performance of Commercial High Energy and High Power Li-Ion Cells in Jovian Missions Encountering High Radiation Environments," NASA Battery Workshop November 19-21, 2019. |
| [3] | Link to information on Coulombic efficiency. |
| [1] | Novacium技術團隊對在一家全球領先大學進行的充放電循環測試的數據進行了分析，該大學的名稱因競爭原因而保密。 |
| [2] | 循環參數來自：Ratnakumar Bugga等人。《商業高能量和高功率鋰離子電池在高輻射環境下的性能》，NASA電池研討會2019年11月19日至21日。 |
| [3] | 關於庫侖效率的信息鏈接。 |
About NOVACIUM SAS
關於NOVACIUm SAS
Novacium is an HPQ - affiliated company that started in Q3 2022. This green technology startup is based in Lyon, France and is a partnership with HPQ and three of France's leading research engineers, Dr. Jed KRAIEM PhD, Novacium's Chief Operating Officer ("COO"), Dr. Oleksiy NICHIPORUK PhD, Novacium's Chief Technical Officer ("CTO"), and Dr. Julien DEGOULANGE PhD, Novacium's Chief Innovation Officer ("CIO"). Novacium is a new Research and Development company which allows researchers to develop their own technology in high-added-value fields connected to renewable energy and allows HPQ Silicon Inc. a Canadian company, to expand the depth and reach of its technical team to help develop its silicon and new renewable energy projects.
Novacium是一家HPQ相關的公司，成立於2022年第三季度。該綠色科技創業公司位於法國里昂，與HPQ及法國三位頂尖研究工程師合作，他們分別是Novacium的首席運營官（"COO"）博士Jed KRAIEm，Novacium的首席技術官（"CTO"）博士Oleksiy NICHIPORUk，和Novacium的首席創新官（"CIO"）博士Julien DEGOULANGE。Novacium是一家新的研究與開發公司，允許研究人員在與可再生能源相關的高附加值領域開發自己的技術，同時也使加拿 公司HPQ Silicon Inc.能夠擴大其技術團隊的深度與廣度，以幫助開發其硅和新的可再生能源項目。
About HPQ Silicon
關於HPQ硅
HPQ Silicon Inc. (TSX-V: HPQ) is a Quebec-based TSX Venture Exchange Tier 1 Industrial Issuer.
HPQ硅公司。 (tsx-V: HPQ)是一家總部位於魁北克的TSX創業板一級工業發行人。
HPQ is developing, with the support of world-class technology partners PyroGenesis Inc. and NOVACIUM SAS, new green processes crucial to make the critical materials needed to reach net zero emissions.
HPQ正在與世界級科技合作伙伴的支持下， PyroGenesis公司 和NOVACIUm SAS，開發新的綠色工藝，以滿足實現淨零排放所需的關鍵材料。
HPQ activities are centred around the following four (4) pillars:
HPQ的活動圍繞以下四個支柱展開：
| 1) | Becoming a green low-cost (Capex and Opex) manufacturer of Fumed Silica using the FUMED SILICA REACTOR, a proprietary technology owned by HPQ Silica Polvere Inc being developed for HSPI by PyroGenesis. |
| 2) | Becoming a producer of silicon-based anode materials for battery applications with the assistance of NOVACIUM SAS. |
| 3) | HPQ SILICON affiliate NOVACIUM SAS is developing a low carbon, chemical based on demand and high-pressure autonomous hydrogen production system. |
| 4) | Becoming a zero CO2 low-cost (Capex and Opex) producer of High Purity Silicon (2N+ to 4N) using our PUREVAPTM "Quartz Reduction Reactors" (QRR), a proprietary technology owned by HPQ being developed for HPQ by PyroGenesis. |
| 1) | 成爲低成本綠色（資本支出和運營支出）熔融二氧化硅製造商，使用由HPQ Silica Polvere Inc擁有並由PyroGenesis爲HSPI開發的專有技術——熔融二氧化硅反應器。 |
| 2) | 成爲爲電池應用生產基於硅的負極材料的製造商，得到NOVACIUm SAS的幫助。 |
| 3) | HPQ SILICON的附屬公司NOVACIUm SAS正在開發一種低碳、基於需求的化學品和高壓自主氫氣生產系統。 |
| 4) | 成爲零CO2低成本（資本支出和運營支出）高純度硅（2N+到4N）的生產商，使用我們的PUREVAPTm「石英還原反應器」（QRR），這是一項由HPQ擁有的專有科技，正在由PyroGenesis爲HPQ開發。 |
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本新聞稿可在公司的CEO Verified Discussion Forum上獲得，這是一個受控制的社交媒體平台，使管理層和股東之間能夠進行文明的討論和問答。CEO驗證討論論壇一個經過審 moder 營的社交媒體平台，能夠促進管理層與股東之間的文明討論和問答。
Source: HPQ Silicon Inc.
來源：HPQ 硅業公司。
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如需更多信息，請聯繫：
Bernard J. Tourillon, Chairman, President, and CEO Tel +1 (514) 846-3271
Patrick Levasseur, Director Tel: +1 (514) 262-9239
Email: Info@hpqsilicon.com
Bernard J. Tourillon，董事長，首席執行官 電話 +1 (514) 846-3271
Patrick Levasseur，董事電話：+1（514）262-9239
電子郵件： Info@hpqsilicon.com
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