A Japanese company has developed a cotton-based carbon battery, usable for e-bikes and other electrically powered devices. They are looking for European partners for trade contracts with technical support, research cooperation and investment agreements.
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A Japanese manufacturer of environmentally friendly cotton-based carbon batteries is looking for research and investment partners in the EU. They are mainly looking for partners in mobility, energy storage and robotics. In the domestic market, they are currently working with an e-bike manufacturer and plan to sell 10,000 units annually. In the EU, potential partnerships are being sought as long-term collaborations. High performance and sustainability of the battery, although not using transition metals such as cobalt, nickel and manganese, are advantages of the development. In the long term, this will reduce the operating costs of equipment. The use of cotton is an alternative to rare earth metals, reducing dependence on these materials and creating a stable supply chain for organic materials and carbon. Likewise, recycling costs are reduced by using organic materials.
What do the new batteries currently offer?
- Long-lasting performance (more than 8000 cycles)
- Fast charging (10 times faster than conventional ion lithium batteries, for example, e-bikes can be charged within 10-20 minutes)
- Recyclability (reasonably lower cost and easy recycling process
- Safety (batteries are non-explosive)
- Operation at extreme temperatures (no need for cooling or heating systems)
Wanted partners/ references:
The Japanese company is looking forEuropean SMEs, manufacturers and research institutions in the field of energy storage (pseudo- and supercapacitors, batteries and fuel cells). Potential partners should be able to integrate and customize nanomaterials for sales representative contracts with technical support. Collaborations with research institutions are also desired, e.g., to provide units for research and development purposes, such as testing various organic materials for carbon battery production in the form of research collaboration agreements.
Further, engineering firms or academics are sought to assist in the development of an environmentally friendly, reliable, and modular motorization for light aircraft or drones and hybrid-electric propulsion systems via research or technical agreements. The goal is to develop a modular, reliable, and green aircraft with a TRL 6 in a 5-year time horizon.https://www.technologiepartner.de/de/technologiedatenbank/details?ref=TOJP20210623001
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