Critical Resources Wins Scientific Endorsement for Battery Process
Synopsis
A peer-reviewed study has validated the company’s dry supersonic deposition technology, strengthening its push into next-generation solid-state battery materials.
Critical Resources has gained independent scientific credibility with independent confirmation of its Dry Solvent-free Deposition (DSD) manufacturing process for the next generation lithium and solid-state batteries, from an independently conducted peer-reviewed study of the technology.
Dr. Alevtina Smirnova, director of Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy Studies (CEPS), led the research, which examined the findings of critical resources work.
The study confirmed the viability of DSD to form the single-step cathode composite layer, a critical technical breakthrough by the company in the production of the high performing electrodes of advanced battery cells.
Conventional manufacturing of the electrode involves a costly, multi-stage solvent-based coating and drying method, but DSD technology enables electrode material to be coated directly without solvents and without any drying steps.
These process efficiencies can reduce costs and complexity, minimise energy use, and aid in the advancement of solid-state battery technologies.
Independent review strengthens technology validation
Validation is important in strengthening technology and building a working partnership with battery producers.
Dr Alevtina Smirnova Third-party verification of critical resources’ laboratory findings demonstrates technical readiness for further engagement with battery manufactures and other stakeholders as the company transitions its focus towards battery manufacturing technology from mineral exploration, said Critical Resources managing director ScottPerry 'battery business expanding into manufacturing.
The announcement follows global, government and commercial investment into advanced battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and static energy storage.
Battery sector attracts global investment
According to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook 2025 report the projected battery demand in 2024 is approaching 1TWh for the first time from the near 25 per cent year on year growth in 2023.
China continued its dominance of the global battery manufacturing industry with the US and Europe in second and third places, respectively, although the former is growing rapidly.
Investments in Li-ion technology and a focus on developing emerging solid-state battery technologies meant that the world’s battery manufacturing capacity already exceeded current demand requirements, according to the IEA. "The future is in batteries" Dr. Scott Perry.
Company continues battery development
Critical Resources indicated the peer-reviewed results pave the way for further development of its battery manufacturing programs.
The company continued to work on the technical feasibility of a new DSD application process on larger format batteries as it continues to explore potential commercial opportunities within lithium-ion and solid state batteries.
Next steps provide further evidence Critical resources said next steps of further validations will provide supporting data for its battery program as it builds a strong entry point into the rapidly emerging market for advanced battery manufacturing technology.
Source: The Sydney Morning Herald
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