Ateios Systems and Kodak Expand RaiCore™ Platform to Major Battery Chemistries and Earn PFAS-Free Verification
Ateios Systems and Kodak Expand RaiCore™ Platform to Major Battery Chemistries and Earn PFAS-Free Verification
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The platform extended to LFP, NMC, and LCO, along with third-party verification
NEWBERRY, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ateios Systems and Kodak today announced the expansion of the Ateios RaiCore™ battery electrode platform to three of the world’s most widely used cathode chemistries, Lithium Cobalt Oxide (LCO), Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP), and Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), while earning third-party verifications for eliminating perfluoralkoxy alkane (PFA) forever chemicals.
Independent third-party testing confirmed that RaiCore™ composite electrode formulations (LCO, LFP, NMC, and graphite) contain total organic fluorine (TOF) levels below the analytical reporting limit of 20 parts per million, well below the 100-ppm regulatory threshold for PFAS-containing materials. The verification continues to maintain RaiCore’s status as the world’s only PFAS-free battery electrodes verified by an independent third party. The third-party verification report is available upon request.
Alongside the verification, Ateios released its 4th-generation RaiCoreTM electrodes with a new improved formulation based on customer feedback. The new formulation has enabled the highest active material loading to >98%, incorporates an optimized conductive additive network, and improves rheology for high-speed gap coating, delivering leading energy and power density while maintaining compatibility with existing battery manufacturing lines. LCO and LFP electrodes are in pilot programs with leading battery OEMs worldwide.
“With the support of our customers, Kodak, and key materials suppliers, we continue pushing the frontier of battery production speed, performance, and sustainability,” said Dr. Rajan Kumar, Founder and CEO of Ateios Systems. “Our goal is simple: help battery innovators build higher-performance batteries and enable seamless adoption inside existing gigafactories.”
“Ateios continues to raise the bar for battery performance with their RaiCore™ electrodes, and Kodak is proud to contribute to the success of the platform by leveraging our expertise in precise, high-speed multilayer coating,” said Jim Continenza, Kodak’s Executive Chairman and CEO.
The platform expansion was accelerated by support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Energy Storage Engine in Upstate New York and by an expanded supply chain with non-Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) partners to meet the challenge of domestic battery supply. Funding from both the Engine’s use-inspired R&D grant and its flagship SuperBoost Technology Translation grant enabled Ateios to validate its RaiCore platform for LFP cathodes and scale the fabrication of production-grade battery cells for multiple chemistries in partnership with Kodak.
“The work shared by Ateios and Kodak highlights significant progress toward solving key challenges in next-generation battery manufacturing, said Dr. Stanley Whittingham, the Engine’s Chief Innovation Officer. Ateios was identified as a potential high-impact company and as a candidate for the Engine grants while participating in the NSF funded ChargeUp Accelerator program at Binghamton University.
Battery innovators are invited to begin qualification testing as the first RaiCore™ samples emerge from Kodak’s development and production coating machine.
Ateios Systems will showcase production-grade RaiCore™ electrodes, pilot data, and third-party verification at the 43rd International Battery Seminar & Exhibit (Kodak Booth #301 & Booth #330) in Orlando, March 23–26.
For more detailed inquiries or sample requests: sales@ateios.com
About Ateios Systems
Ateios Systems pioneers advancements in battery technology with its groundbreaking RaiCure™ platform. This innovative technology produces battery components with enhanced performance, reduced costs, and minimized environmental impact. Ateios can work with partners throughout the entire battery development cycle, from inception to production, to produce large-scale, high-quality battery components. For more information, visit www.ateios.com
About Kodak
Kodak (NYSE: KODK) is a leading global manufacturer focused on commercial print and advanced materials & chemicals. With 79,000 worldwide patents earned over 130 years of R&D, we believe in the power of technology and science to enhance what the world sees and creates. Our innovative, award-winning products, combined with our customer-first approach, make us the partner of choice for commercial printers worldwide. Kodak is committed to environmental stewardship, including industry leadership in developing sustainable solutions for print. For additional information on Kodak, visit us at kodak.com, or follow us on LinkedIn.
