Enovix, Group14 to partner on silicon battery production

The company states: “Enovix and Group14 Technologies, a leading manufacturer and supplier of active silicon battery material, today announced their collaboration to develop a silicon battery using Group14’s silicon-carbon composite SCC55(R) for 100% of the anode material within Enovix’s battery architecture. Enovix and Group14 will additionally explore new ways to advance the performance and efficiency of lithium-ion silicon batteries, in line with their commitments to innovation, renewable energy and customer satisfaction. Enovix is currently focused on manufacturing and commercializing its batteries for a variety of consumer electronics, including smartphones and IoT devices. The demand for more energy density, capacity, and fast charge continues to accelerate as devices become more personal and power intensive.”