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MWCNT Materials Engineered for Conductive Network Formation in EV and ESS Lithium-Ion Batteries
LPR Global supplies LG Chemical’s high purity multi walled carbon nanotube LUCNA series engineered for lithium ion battery and ESS applications that require stable conductivity and reliable electrode performance. The controlled catalyst system supports high purity and uniform particle characteristics, helping form stable conductive pathways in anode and cathode structures.
Stable production capacity and low batch deviation ensure predictable slurry behavior and consistent coating quality during mass production of EV and ESS electrodes. Compressed formats such as pellet and tablet minimize dust generation and improve handling efficiency, supporting cleaner and safer manufacturing environments. The high purity level contributes to stable electrochemical behavior, and the surface area and processability can be tailored to meet specific electrode design requirements for high energy density and long cycle life systems.
Their ability to form conductive pathways at low loading levels also makes these MWCNT materials effective as a conductive filler for conductive polymers, ESD components, EMI shielding compounds, and functional coatings that require controlled electrical resistivity.
MWCNT LUCANTM Product Grades
LP1001M
Offers a dense and highly entangled MWCNT network that delivers consistent conductive pathways and stable coating performance in EV and ESS cells.
LP1003M
Provides fast and uniform dispersion with a more open MWCNT structure optimized for stable conductivity in lithium ion battery electrodes.
Battery Electrode Application Key Features
- High purity MWCNT designed for stable anode and cathode performance
- Controlled diameter and surface area supporting consistent conductivity
- Uniform particle characteristics enabling predictable slurry dispersion
- Powder, pellet, and tablet formats available for different processing needs
- Tablet form minimizing dust generation and improving handling efficiency
- Stable dispersion behavior suitable for large scale electrode production
- Low batch to batch deviation supporting consistent electrode quality
- Product properties can be tailored to customer formulation needs
Additional Conductive Applications
MWCNT materials are also used as a conductive filler in polymer compounding and conductive masterbatch systems where target surface resistivity and volume resistivity must be controlled. In conductive compounding processes such as melt compounding and twin-screw extrusion, low percolation threshold and stable network formation at practical loading levels support consistent ESD and EMI shielding performance in plastics, elastomers, and coating formulations.
Explore the Carbon Nanotube Catalog below or contact us for application guidance and samples.
Battery-Grade Graphene Derivatives for EV and ESS Electrodes
LPR Global supplies battery-grade graphene derivatives used as conductive additives in lithium-ion battery electrodes. The product line includes graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), and few-layer graphene (FLG), all produced through controlled exfoliation for consistent purity and stable electrical behavior. These graphene materials support conductive network formation, electron mobility, and slurry stability required in high-performance anode and cathode formulations.
The graphene powders provide high surface area, low impurity levels, and stable conductivity that help meet fast-charging requirements and cycle-life targets in commercial LIB production. Each graphene derivative is optimized for uniform distribution in electrode systems and is suitable for EV cell manufacturing, ESS module design, and silicon–graphite blend formulations that require enhanced conductivity and structural reinforcement.
LPR Global produces graphene derivatives through a controlled exfoliation process that delivers consistent purity, stable particle quality, and environmentally responsible manufacturing. The process is inherently scalable, enabling high-volume, repeatable production suited for EV and ESS battery supply chains. This allows battery manufacturers to secure a reliable, continuous source of graphene materials optimized for conductive performance and slurry stability.
Graphene Oxide (GO)
GO is formulated to disperse cleanly and mix evenly in anode and cathode slurries. Its oxygen-rich surface interacts smoothly with binders and active materials, helping maintain stable slurry flow and consistent coating quality for EV and ESS electrodes.
Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO)
Our rGO delivers strong conductivity and stable network formation inside electrode structures. It supports low resistance, reliable cycling behavior, and consistent coating performance required for high-rate EV and ESS cells.
Graphene Nanoplatelets (GNP)
GNPs offer a cost-efficient option for improving conductivity while reinforcing electrode structure. Their stable dispersion behavior supports balanced electrical and mechanical performance in commercial EV and ESS electrodes.
Few-Layer Graphene (FLG)
FLG danoplatelets (GNP)elivers high-purity, thin-layer conductivity designed for premium EV cells. Its uniform layer structure supports smooth slurry behavior and predictable performance during high-solid coating processes.
Key Features
- Improves electrical conductivity inside the electrode
- Forms stable conductive pathways for anode and cathode
- Enhances slurry dispersion and reduces agglomeration
- Supports fast-charging performance by lowering internal resistance
- Improves cycle-life stability during repeated charging and discharging
- Reinforces electrode structure and reduces cracking or delamination
- Supports high-rate discharge performance required in EV cells
Learn more about LPR Global’s full graphene line
Ready-To-Use Nano Dispersions for Stable and Uniform Battery Slurries
LPR Global provides pre-dispersed nano dispersions designed to address the inherent handling challenges of nano-scale materials in lithium-ion battery formulations. These dispersions are supplied in fully stabilized form, minimizing re-agglomeration, sedimentation, and viscosity drift during storage and mixing. By eliminating the need for in-house milling or high-shear processing, the dispersions enable predictable slurry behavior and consistent electrode coating quality under EV and ESS production conditions.
The product line includes rGO, GO, BN, MWCNT, and SWCNT dispersions available in water-based, NMP-based, and oil-based, solvent systems. Each dispersion is engineered to support uniform distribution within cathode, anode, separator, and electrolyte formulations while maintaining compatibility with common industrial mixing routes. All dispersions can be customized in concentration, viscosity, and particle characteristics to match customer-specific slurry conditions and equipment requirements. These ready-to-use dispersions help maintain stable processing windows required for reliable battery manufacturing.
LPR Global supplies battery-grade graphene derivatives used as conductive additives in lithium-ion battery electrodes. The product line includes graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), graphene nanoplatelets (GNP), and few-layer graphene (FLG), all produced through controlled exfoliation for consistent purity and stable electrical behavior. These graphene materials support conductive network formation, electron mobility, and slurry stability required in high-performance anode and cathode formulations.
Battery Nano Dispersion Application Diagram
rGO Dispersion
Supplied in water-based, oil-based, and nonpolar systems, our rGO dispersions remain uniformly stabilized without re-agglomeration. The dispersion provides consistent conductivity, smooth slurry behavior, and reliable coating performance in high-solid EV and ESS electrode formulations. It is suitable for customers seeking predictable conductive pathways, easy mixing, and stable processing without additional milling.
GO Dispersion
Our GO dispersions are available in water-based, oil-based, and nonpolar solvent systems, supported by a formulation technology that allows traditionally hydrophilic GO to remain stably dispersed even in oil-based environments. This stability helps maintain uniform mixing behavior across a wider range of solvent systems compared with conventional GO products. The dispersion supports clean wetting, reduced micro-clumping, and consistent coating quality in cathode and anode slurry processes, while also offering compatibility for functional coatings and composite applications used in EV and ESS systems.
Explore our exfoliated graphene powders and functional dispersions.
Boron Nitride (BN) Dispersion
Available in both water-based and oil-based systems, BN dispersions provide thermal conductivity with electrical insulation for separator coatings, thermal-management layers, and safety components. The stabilized dispersion maintains uniform distribution, supporting consistent thickness control for TIM and battery-safety applications.
MWCNT Dispersion
Designed for efficient conductive-network formation at low loadings, our MWCNT dispersions in NMP and water-based systems minimize CNT bundling and maintain stable slurry viscosity. They are widely used for conductive enhancement in anode and cathode slurries, composite reinforcement, and EV/ ESS coating formulations requiring predictable processing. Available in 0.4–3 wt% concentrations, MWCNT builds a strong conductive network that reduces carbon black requirements and supports higher active-material loading.
SWCNT Dispersion
Our SWCNT dispersions, supplied primarily in water-based systems, create high-efficiency conductive pathways even at very low dosages. The stabilized formulation supports fine distribution in battery slurries and maintains uniformity during mixing and coating. These dispersions are ideal for high-performance electrodes, advanced adhesives, and functional inks requiring strong conductivity and stable processing behavior. Provided in the 0.2–1.4 wt% range, SWCNT also contributes to silicon-anode stability by helping mitigate pulverization.
Key Features
- Ready-to-use nano dispersions supplied in stabilized form
- No additional high-shear mixing, bead milling, or pre-treatment required
- Designed to resist re-agglomeration and sedimentation during storage and production
- Stable slurry viscosity that supports uniform electrode coating
- Available in water, oil and polar aprotic (NMP) solvent systems depending on material type
- Suitable for cathode, anode, separator, and electrolyte formulations
- Supports predictable processing behavior required for EV and ESS battery lines
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Next Generation Silicon–Graphene Composite Anodes for High Capacity, Fast Charging, Long Cycle Life
LPR Global supports battery cell manufacturers in overcoming the commercial barriers to silicon anode adoption by supplying advanced, production-ready silicon–graphene composite materials designed for R&D, pilot-scale work, and early commercialization. Our silicon-graphene composite anode features silicon particles wrapped within a conductive graphene structure, a configuration engineered to improve charge transfer and thermal stability while helping control the volume expansion that limits conventional silicon anodes. This architecture enables a theoretical capacity of up to 3,600 mAh/g, more than ten times that of graphite, offering a practical pathway toward higher energy density, faster charging, and extended cycle life for EV and ESS applications.
Although the industry has long recognized the promise of silicon-based anodes, widespread adoption has been slowed by challenges such as particle swelling, electrode instability, and rapid capacity fade. LPR Global’s engineered composite addresses these issues directly by enhancing conductivity, mechanical durability, and slurry processability, delivering a material that behaves reliably in standard electrode mixing and coating environments. Whether manufacturers are optimizing next-generation cell designs or preparing for scale-up, LPR Global’s battery-grade silicon–graphene composite provides a stable and commercially viable solution that accelerates development timelines and supports smoother transition into mass production.
Technical Challenges of Silicon-Based Anodes
- Extreme Volume Expansion: Silicon expands over 300% during charging, causing cracking and electrode delamination, which reduce cycle life.
- SEI Instability: Continuous volume change disrupts SEI layer, causing capacity fade and poor cycle stability.
- Poor Conductivity: Low intrinsic conductivity of silicon limits fast charge unless paired with conductive additives.
- Binder Incompatibility: Volume stress causes poor adhesion and slurry instability with conventional binders.
Graphene-Coated Silicon SEM– Layered Surface
Graphene-Coated Silicon SEM– Uniform Spherical Particles
Key Features
- Volume expansion suppression through graphene encapsulation
- Stable electrode structure for long-term cycle stability
- High conductivity and low resistance for fast-charging performance
- Excellent rate capability under high current conditions
- Mechanical flexibility and SEI stabilization via graphene shell
We also supply scalable exfoliated graphene oil additives for conductivity, thermal management, and structural reinforcement.
Water Based SBL Latex Binders for EV and ESS Lithium-Ion Battery Materials
The water based SBL anode binder systems supplied through LPR Global are latex binder formulations developed by LG Chemical for advanced lithium-ion battery materials. These aqueous binders combine SB binder (styrene-butadiene) and SA binder (styrene-acrylate) technologies to provide strong adhesion and stable polymer emulsion behavior across graphite, artificial graphite, and silicon-based anode designs. The balanced binder structure maintains uniform particle binding and minimizes binder migration, supporting consistent anode integrity required for high energy density cell development.
The polymer emulsion architecture maintains stable dispersion during slurry mixing and offers predictable coating behavior for modern water-based electrode manufacturing. This stable dispersion supports electrode reliability, charging responsiveness, and long-term durability demanded in EV and ESS lithium-ion battery applications. By providing compatibility with high loading anode structures and next generation silicon composite designs, the SBL binder series forms a technological foundation that is further detailed in the following sections of this page.
SBL Binder Technology
The SBL anode binder is formulated using SB (styrene-butadiene) and SA (styrene-acrylate) based latex binder technology, designed to stabilize graphite and silicon composite anode structures in lithium-ion battery materials. The water-based polymer emulsion maintains uniform particle binding and minimizes binder migration, resulting in improved adhesion strength and consistent electrode formation. The SA component enhances electrolyte wetting and resistance characteristics, while the SB component provides mechanical adhesion, enabling stable dispersion and balanced electrochemical performance required for EV and ESS applications. The latex binder architecture maintains particle dispersion during slurry mixing, supports high active material loading, and contributes to reliable long-term performance in advanced anode manufacturing.
Key Advantages of SBL Anode Binder Systems
Enhancing Energy Density
The SBL anode binder enables high energy density anode design by stabilizing adhesion with minimal binder content and preventing binder migration during drying and electrode formation. The water based polymer emulsion uniformly binds graphite and silicon composite particles and maintains consistent particle distribution, allowing high active material loading essential for EV long range cells and ESS long duration operation.
- Water based polymer emulsion binder maintaining uniform distribution
- Minimal binder usage supporting strong electrode adhesion
- Controlled binder migration for stable electrode formation
- Structural stability supporting high loading graphite and silicon composite anodes
Improving Fast Charging Performance
The SA blend within the SBL binder system enhances electrolyte wetting and improves Li ion mobility, lowering electrode resistance during fast charging conditions. The SB component provides mechanical adhesion while the SA component reduces resistance, creating a balanced binder structure that supports uniform ion transport pathways and consistent electrochemical behavior at high power. In addition, the SBL binder series is available in multiple grades tailored for different anode designs and operating conditions, allowing manufacturers to select optimal resistance and adhesion profiles depending on fast charging requirements.
- SA blend improving electrolyte wetting and resistance characteristics
- Reduced electrode resistance enabling fast charging and high-power operation
- Balanced SB and SA binder composition maintaining ion pathways
- Mechanical durability supporting rapid charge acceptance
Providing Stability During Use
The SBL latex binder maintains slurry stability with optimized surfactants and functional monomers that prevent agglomeration during slurry mixing. The stable polymer emulsion architecture provides mechanical and electrochemical stability, ensuring uniform coating in high-speed manufacturing and maintaining long term cycling performance required in EV and ESS applications.
- Optimized surfactants and dispersion control minimizing agglomeration
- Stable latex emulsion ensuring uniform coating behavior
- Particle dispersion maintained during high throughput mixing
- Long term structural stability supporting predictable cycle performance
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UL 94-V0 Flame Retardant Battery Encapsulation Foam for EV and ESS Modules
LPR Global supplies a battery encapsulation foam system engineered as part of our lithium-ion battery materials portfolio for EV battery foam and ESS module applications. The system provides flame retardant battery PU foam performance, structural stability after curing, and high electrical insulation required for reliable module operation.
The polyurethane battery foam fills complex module geometries with controlled viscosity and stable rise behavior, forming a uniform protective structure around cells and bus bars while maintaining UL94-V0 flame retardancy required for high energy density systems.
The material maintains dimensional stability after curing without shrinkage, allowing the foam to stay in its intended position inside the battery module. Its high electrical insulation helps prevent unintended conductive pathways around bus bars, terminals, and current collectors. The system provides predictable reaction behavior and controlled expansion, supporting consistent gap filling required for EV and ESS module manufacturing.
Key Features
- Polyol system for flame retardant encapsulation foam in EV and ESS modules
- Compatible with standard two component polyurethane equipment
- Stable viscosity suitable for metering and tank circulation
- Requires routine tank agitation for polyol homogeneity
- Supports accurate ratio mixing with isocyanate using dynamic or static heads
- Provides controlled cream time and tack free time for module filling
- Maintains consistent expansion under EV and ESS conditions
- Achieves uniform filling across narrow cell spacing and complex geometries
- Produces cured foam with stable density for mechanical support and vibration damping
- Integrates into existing encapsulation lines without equipment changes
- Suitable for large area filling and gap control in high energy modules