Extreme Fast Charging LFP Cathode Battery Materials

Range anxiety, charging speeds, and the sourcing of raw materials continue to complicate the EV industry, leading to lower-than-expected adoption rates and a persistent reliance on unsustainable mining practices. As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to scale across global markets, end users still say that slow charging times and limited access to fast-charging infrastructure are major barriers to widespread adoption. Meanwhile, the environmental and ethical challenges tied to lithium and cobalt extraction have intensified scrutiny on the full life cycle impact of EVs. In response, cell manufacturers and automotive OEMs are under pressure to not only improve charging speeds and energy density, but also reduce their reliance on environmentally harmful raw materials and processes. Innovations in battery design, thermal management, and material science are at the center of solving these challenges—unlocking the next wave of electrified mobility.

Assembled from two decades of research and innovation, our Aerogel Technology Platform™ continues to fuel commercial breakthroughs that address the most critical limitations in battery performance and sustainability. In particular, our advanced lithium iron phosphate (LFP) aerogel program exemplifies how material innovation can radically accelerate energy storage technology. From the outset, we identified that our patented process could deliver a 10x improvement in C-rate capability—enabling batteries to charge faster, more efficiently, and without the safety trade-offs seen in conventional chemistries. Our extreme-fast-charging (XFC) LFP cathodes are designed to push the boundaries of charge times, making single-digit minute full charges not just possible, but commercially viable. By combining enhanced thermal stability, scalable processing, and a safer materials profile, our LFP aerogels offer a transformative solution for next-generation EV batteries, fleet electrification, and high-demand mobility applications.