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GMG's Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery: Progress Update and Next Steps Toward Commercialisation
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group...
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[{"type":"text","content":"GMG's Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery: Progress Update and Next Steps Toward CommercialisationBrisbane, Queensland, Australia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 6, 2024) - Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (\"GMG\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to provide the latest progress update on its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (\"G+AI Battery\") being developed by GMG and the University of Queensland (\"UQ\").Notably, this update includes information about GMG's G+AI Battery regarding:Electrochemistry Optimisation1000 mAh Battery Cell Capacity Reached (Previously)Battery Technology Readiness LevelNext Steps Toward Commercialisation and Market ApplicationsNext Generation Battery PerformanceImportant Milestones for GMG's Graphene Aluminium Ion Battery DevelopmentElectrochemistry OptimisationThe Company is currently optimising the G+AI Battery pouch cell electrochemistry - which is a standard battery development process step (please see Battery Technology Readiness Level section below). The Company has developed significant knowledge regarding the electrochemistry of the pouch cells since achieving the targeted 1 Ah cell capacity in February 2024. The challenges that the G+AI Battery are showing through this phase of its maturation are very similar to other battery chemistries that have been developed into mass production - including Lithium-Ion batteries. The performance of the pouch cells will be communicated upon successfully producing a repeatable and 3rd party tested 1000 mAh+ battery pouch cell.The Company is confident it can meet its overall timeline on the battery cell roadmap as seen in Figure 1 as previously communicated.Figure 1: Battery Cell RoadmapTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/218986_934e5a6e74c4b803_001full.jpgThere are five steps in this optimisation process which the Company completes once per week in what it calls a \"Sprint\" as seen in Figure 2.Figure 2: Optimisation Weekly Sprint ProcessTo view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit:https://images.newsfilecorp.com/files/8082/218986_gmg1.jpgMake CellThe major components of the G+AI Battery are:Cathode: Graphene, binder and solvent (water or another solution) layered on a metal foil cathode substrate.Anode: Aluminium foilElectrolyte: Aluminium Chloride and ionic fluid (Urea or ...