TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY
Alpha-En’s Reductive Lithium Extraction is a one-step process that converts low-purity lithium salt directly into lithium metal used in stored power devices by the warfighter. The process operates inside a battery manufacturing facility and eliminates the need to stockpile reactive lithium metal, instead stockpiling inert lithium salts.
AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS
Primary Application Area: Advanced Materials
Technology Development Status: Prototype
Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4
Vetted Programs/Awards: XTech|Prime Semi-finalists 2023; Koffman Southern Tier Incubator
MARKET KEYWORDS
Market Keywords: stored power, non-rechargeables, supply chain security