Description of venture idea
Coated spherical graphite are the anode material of choice for Li-ion bateries, and is almost all produced in China. Export controls pose a huge supply chain risk for the global Li-ion battery market.
This company would produce spherical graphite in the USA.
Market needs this venture would address
Domestic production of coated spherical graphite.
Technical capabilities this venture might leverage
Actively interested in finding:
- New purification technologies
- Novel coating technologies
Business model
- Sell spherical graphite to battery makers
Team
None
Outstanding risks
- Is this too niche?
- Need to better understand the drivers for the high concentration of this industry in China today.