Focus Graphite (TSX-V:FMS) has entered into a joint product development agreement with Forge Nano to evaluate atomic layer deposition (ALD) coating technology on natural graphite from the Lac Knife Project in Québec.
As part of the program, near-term performance data on ALD-coated natural graphite will be generated. The results are expected to inform future scale-up, customer engagement, commercial offtakes and funding pathways.
Focus Graphite says 2kgs of Lac Knife graphite will be processed and evaluated across multiple coating conditions.
Under the agreement, Focus Graphite will supply uncoated graphite and Forge Nano will perform coating, analytical testing and electrochemical evaluation.
If validated, future development may include scaling the process using Forge Nano’s manufacturing systems, increased graphite supply and expanded battery validation, including application-specific testing.
Vice President of Corporate Development Jason Latkowcer says by combining Lac Knife’s graphite with Forge Nano’s ALD platform, the company is evaluating how atomic-scale coatings can improve battery life, charging performance and durability.
“This collaboration is a step toward positioning this material for higher performance roles within North American energy and defence supply chains,” Latkowcer says.
Forge Nano brings a differentiated platform based on a precision coating process that modifies materials at the atomic-scale to enhance performance at the surface level.
Focus Graphite is focused on its two wholly owned graphite projects and battery technology The company’s Lac Knife Project is an advanced high-purity graphite deposit located in Canada. The Lac Tetepisca Project is also located in North America.
Write to Aaliyah Rogan at Mining.com.au
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