Combustible silicon power for Li-ion batteries conveyed pneumatically

10 June, 2016

A low-level sensor near the bottom of the floor hopper signals the PLC to stop the conveyor until more material is dumped into the hopper in order to achieve the total batch weight. On the receiving hopper, a high level sensor signals the PLC to stop the conveyor if the hopper is about to overflow in case of a system malfunction.

Nexeon avoided a piecemeal approach to equipment selection and installation by relying on a complete system from Flexicon. “We are very happy with the design, construction, installation and commissioning service provided by Flexicon,” said Bent.

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Silicon anode substitute boosts Li-ion Performance

Nexeon’s technology replaces conventional carbon/graphite anodes (the negative electrode terminal) in Li-ion batteries with a proprietary silicon formulation structure that increases the energy density of the cell and addresses inherent expansion issues of silicon.

The market for improved lithium ion anodes is substantial globally as they are found in consumer electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets and laptops. According to David Bent, production director at Nexeon, the largest emerging market is electric vehicles where demand is expected to triple.