We’re pleased to announce that SparkNano has been featured in Battery News‘ latest publication, ‘2024 Battery Atlas Highlights – Nine European Battery Market Sectors‘. This comprehensive report reflects the current landscape of the European battery industry, encompassing cell manufacturers, module and pack producers, equipment suppliers, battery active material providers, recycling companies, and battery test centers.
The 2024 Battery Atlas expands upon its predecessor, covering nine distinct topics across the battery life cycle. These range from active and passive cell components to recycling and second-life applications, providing a holistic view of the industry. SparkNano is proudly listed among innovative equipment suppliers in this publication.
Our inclusion highlights the critical role of Spatial Atomic Layer Deposition (Spatial ALD) technology in battery manufacturing. Lithium-ion batteries require ultra-thin protective coatings, or passivation layers, to prevent electrode degradation and maintain long cycle life. Given the high porosity of these electrodes, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) stands out as one of the most effective methods for applying these protective films, producing inherently uniform and conformal coatings even at very low thicknesses. However, the battery industry demands large-scale, high-throughput production methods like roll-to-roll processing to ensure cost efficiency. This requirement poses a significant challenge for conventional ALD, especially when dealing with highly porous substrates that require longer exposure and purge times.
SparkNano’s Spatial ALD technology addresses this challenge by introducing spatial separation between precursors and co-reactants. Unlike conventional ALD’s sequential deposition, our approach physically separates precursors in space. This innovation enables faster and more flexible deposition processes, meeting the critical needs of modern battery manufacturing. By bridging the gap between precise nanoscale coating and high-throughput production, SparkNano is contributing to the advancement of battery technology and supporting the growth of the European battery market.
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Want to know more about the benefits of Spatial ALD for Li-ion batteries?
Spatial ALD can be used to apply thin passivating and stabilizing films at various battery interfaces. Schedule an online meeting with our team to find out more information.
About SparkNano
SparkNano offers Spatial ALD nano-coating tools suitable for various applications, ranging from research and development (R&D) to pilot line production. The Labline series and the Omega cater to different production scales, each featuring a modular design that provides flexibility for both thermal and plasma-enhanced Spatial ALD processes, as well as maskless patterned deposition capabilities. The Labline series, specifically tailored for pilot line production, comes in two sizes accommodating substrates up to 6 inches and 12 inches, respectively. The Labline 6′′ and Labline 12′′ versions include free envelopes of 150 mm x 150 mm and 300 mm x 300 mm, respectively, suitable for accommodating any flat substrate with a substrate-specific holder. The Omega roll-to-roll series is designed for larger-scale manufacturing, supporting standard webs ranging from 300 to 1000 mm in width, with a remarkable web speed of up to 60 m/min. Substrates with a foil width of 300 mm up to 1000 mm are supported, and the maximum foil thickness depends on the material properties in combination with the minimal and maximal web tension and drum diameter.
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