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Energy storage facilities

Graphene presents an ideal solution for the evolving needs of battery and supercapacitor technologies.

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Graphene is revolutionising energy storage, enhancing battery and supercapacitor performance for the future of transport and power. We support businesses in developing next-generation energy storage devices, advancing electrode materials, and scaling up manufacturing for commercial applications.

Building on our expertise in advanced materials and scalable manufacturing, we offer a comprehensive suite of capabilities to support every stage of energy storage innovation. From pilot-scale battery production and electrode development to next-generation lithium and beyond-lithium technologies, our facilities enable rapid prototyping, rigorous testing, and seamless scale-up.

Whether you are refining existing lithium-ion systems, exploring solid-state or lithium-sulfur chemistries, or developing disruptive grid-scale and renewable solutions, our integrated ecosystem of materials development, cell characterisation, and specialist infrastructure provides the tools and expertise to turn breakthrough concepts into commercially viable technologies.

Battery development line

Supporting SMEs to accelerate battery innovation by providing access to our battery production pilot line.

We support the journey from concept to scalable production, enabling rapid prototyping, material evaluation, and seamless pilo t-scale-up for next-generation energy solutions.

LiB materials design and production

Evaluation, roadmapping and driving advancements in LiB technology through innovative materials design and rigorous feasibility and concept delivery strategies.

Our focus is on developing and testing advanced materials (including graphene, 2D materials and other nanomaterials) to create more efficient, sustainable, and high-performance LiB systems.

Next generation lithium-based battery technologies

Supporting pioneers who are developing the future of energy storage with technologies that surpass lithium-ion based technologies.

Leveraging advanced nanomaterials, we develop solutions such as lithium-sulfur and solid-state batteries, pushing the boundaries of performance, safety, and sustainability.

Beyond-lithium energy storage solutions

Working with industry to build the opportunities around disruptive energy storage solutions and power a sustainable global future.

Our work spans enabling high-value and grid-scale storage technologies, renewable integration and optimization, and emerging technologies including the hydrogen economy to support the transition to clean and resilient energy systems.

Cell characterisation and testing capabilities

Backbone of all work revolves around understanding something or other.

Our characterisation and testing labs are cool.

Materials development and production

GEIC provides access to equipment, facilities, and expertise for the development, optimisation, and scalable production of advanced materials tailored for energy storage applications, supporting innovation from initial concept through to full-scale manufacturing.

Pilot pouch cell manufacturing capability

This package enables the pilot-scale production (up to 50/week) of prototype multilayer pouch cells, allowing for the testing and refinement of manufacturing processes before full-scale deployment.

Dry room access

Supporting access to temperature- and humidity-controlled dry room (21 C and ~40C dew point), essential for the safe handling and assembly of moisture-sensitive energy materials and components.

Nicky Savjani, Application Manager

"Our dedicated team empowers your business by harnessing 2D materials in energy applications. We provide comprehensive support in materials selection, experimental design, and product development for advanced batteries and supercapacitors. With expertise in statistical experimental design, we streamline testing by focusing on critical variables for cost-effective results. Get in touch to collaborate."

Nicky SavjaniApplication Manager
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The Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
The Masdar Building
Sackville Street
Manchester
M1 3BB
UK

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