Bio-Synthetic Battery Materials
Graphite Composites
for Lithium-ion battery anodes
Hard Carbon Composites
for Sodium-ion battery anodes
Securing the future of energy storage with
engineered carbons from renewable sources
Global electrification now hinges on a vulnerable
supply-chain for a critical battery component
The Critical Component
Graphite and hard-carbon are essential for lithium-ion
(LIB) and sodium-ion (NIB) anode materials used in
EVs, grid storage and defense applications.
Economic Risk:
Volatile and concentrated Asian supply chains.
National Security Risk:
Import dependency for a defensecritical component.
Environmental Risk:
Existing production relies on polluting, energy-intensive processes
The Status Quo
Current production relies on pitch-based feedstock (petroleum, coal tar) or energy-intensive mining operations.
90%+ of the current anode supply-chain is controlled by Asian suppliers
Bio-Synthetic carbons: The next generation of engineered carbon
Gen 1.
Current Process: Mined/Synthetic
Sourced from mined natural graphite
or synthesized from petroleum
industry by-products:
❖ Dirty, insecure supply chain and
resource intensive
Gen 2.
Direct Carbonization of Biomass
Made by direct carbonization and
graphitization of biomass precursors:
❖ High impurities, structural
inconsistencies, no control over
finished product
Gen 3.
Our Bio-Synthetic Approach
Engineered using controlled
polymerization of furan chemicals
extracted from biomass
❖ Pure, consistent engineered
performance
Our Bio-Synthetic graphite/ Hard Carbon Process
We convert furan-chemicals (furfural and furfuryl alcohol) extracted from hemicellulose residues of agricultural wastes
(like sugar-cane bagasse and corn cobs) into high-performance, graphitizable carbon precursors. Subsequent carbonization
and graphitization steps are clean processes with no harmful emissions and lower processing temperatures.
Stage 1.
Renewable Precursors
We start with high-purity,
biomass-derived liquid
furan chemicals (furfural
and furfuryl alcohol) from
agricultural residues like
corn cobs and bagasse.
Stage 2.
Polymer Architecture
CORE INNOVATION:
Controlled polymerization for
dense, high-yield polymers
with tailored cross-linking,
uniquely suited for graphite or hard carbon production.
Stage 3.
Carbonization
Controlled thermal
decomposition forms hard
carbon material with key
structural characteristics
suitable for NIB anodes or
further graphitization.
Stage 4.
Graphitization
High-temperature treatment
converts precursors into
engineered graphite. Our low
temperature graphitization
process results in significant
savings.
Key to the innovation is the liquid carbon precursor: A platform for a new generation of engineered battery materials
Our core innovation is a versatile process that converts liquid furfural and furfural derivatives (from biomass) into polymer precursors for the carbonization and graphitization process. This liquid-phase approach gives us unprecedented molecular-level control, allowing us to engineer a wide range of tailored carbon structures and composites, each optimized for a specific energy storage application.
Control
Control – Liquid phase allows for unprecedented molecular-level control during synthesis
Tailoring
– We engineer specific cross-linking properties for energy storage applications
Versatility
– Platform technology for synthesis of different composite compositions
Why Our Method is Better
Bio-Synthetic vs. Gen 1.
Our bio-synthetic process starts with inherently clean furan liquid compounds.
This is followed by a controlled polymerization process and further processing into an engineered final material with controlled structure, purity and performance.
Our bio-synthetic method is:
Engineered
Performance derived from control of the molecular synthesis
Renewable
Sourced from sustainable agricultural waste, not fossil fuels
Clean
A low-emission process designed for purity – with a low environmental footprint
Supply-Chain Secured
A resilient, cost-competitive process - free of the constraints of the current supply-chain
Gen 3: Bio-Synthetic Graphite
Gen 2: Biomass-Derived Graphite
Bio-Synthetic vs. Gen 2.
Our bio-synthetic process starts with inherently clean furan liquid compounds. This is followed by a controlled polymerization process and further processing into an engineered final material with controlled structure, purity and performance.
Meanwhile, the Gen 2 materials start with raw biomass. This process is a direct conversion, which means impurities and structural inconsistencies from the source material are carried over into the final product
Advantages of our Bio-synthetic Manufacturing Process
Lower CO2 Footprint
Compared to traditional methods, it significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Energy Reduction for Processing
Through optimized processes and engineered polymerization.
Harmful Emissions
Completely eliminates sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter.
Renewable Feedstock
Uses agricultural residues with simple processing to eliminate the dependence on the existing supply chain concentration.
Circular Economy
Valorizes agricultural waste, creating new revenue streams and a truly renewable materials cycle.
Our tunable platform generates a portfolio of advanced bio-synthetic carbon materials
Bio-Synthetic Graphite
A high-purity replacement for conventional graphite. Engineered for Li-ion battery anodes with controlled structural properties.
C/SiOx Composites
High-energy Li-ion anodes delivering >1000 mAh/g specific capacity. Our carbon structure mitigates silicon’s volumetric expansion, enabling stable cycling performance.
Bio-Synthetic Hard Carbon
Tunable anodes for the rapidly growing NIB market. Porous structures can be engineered for either fast-charging or highenergy configurations for grid storage.
We are targeting critical markets where performance and supply- chain resiliency are essential
Lithium-ion batteries for Electric Vehicles
Our engineered graphite composite anodes enable: Higher energy density, faster charging and insulation from the current non-domestic graphite supply-chain volatility
Our advanced hard carbon composite anodes enable:
Low-cost, long-duration storage and insulation from the current non-domestic hard carbon supply-chain volatility
Sodium-ion batteries for Grid Energy Storage
Lithium-ion batteries for Electric Flight
Our engineered graphite composite anodes enable weight-efficient electrification for aviation platforms.
Sodium-ion batteries for AI Data Centers & Industrial Power
Our advanced hard carbon composite anodes enable high-power energy storage for fast-response systems.
Our Bio-Synthetic Graphite Composites
form the basis for a high-performance graphite-based anode for LIB systems. Our graphite and graphite-composites with controllable properties not only provide supply-chain independence but also enable advanced features like fast-charging and cycling stability. LIBs based on our anodes can deliver the extended range, rapid charging, and durability that automotive OEMs and consumers’ demand.
Wh/kg Energy Density
(Enabling 300+ mile range and reduced battery weight).
Charge in 15 Min Fast Charging
(Eliminating range anxiety).
Cycle Life Durability
(Ensuring long-term battery performance and vehicle longevity).
Cost Reduction
(Compared to other advanced anode materials).
Our Bio-Synthetic Hard Carbon Composites
are ideal anode materials for NIBs, making grid-scale storage economically viable. Leveraging abundant and low-cost sodium, our advanced hard carbon anodes and layered oxide cathodes deliver a cost-effective, safe, and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion for stationary applications. This is critical for stabilizing the grid and supporting the buildout of EV charging infrastructure.
Cost reduction
(Lower system cost compared to Li-ion systems)
Grid-Scale Application:
(Ideal for peak shaving and reliable backup power)
Enhanced Safety:
(Lower reactivity and improved thermal stability for large-scale, stationary deployments)
Our Global Patent/IP Portfolio
creates a formidable competitive advantage
Portfolio Summary
A layered, multi-jurisdiction IP portfolio protecting:
• Bio-synthetic carbon materials & furanderived precursors
• Furan chemicals – polymerization pathways
• Hard carbon, activated carbon, and composite anodes
• Reduced-temperature graphitization processes
9
(7 granted & 2 pending applications)
9
applications across key markets
About Us
Farad Power Inc was founded by a team of industry veterans with more than 50 years of cumulative experience in electrochemistry, materials science, and commercialization of carbon technologies. We have also assembled a high-power scientific advisory board with deep experience in cell chemistries of lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries and electrode/cell fabrication technologies.
We have further strengthened our scientific capabilities through strategic partnerships with key universities through our various STTR development projects.
Support for technology development
Competitive small business grants from the U.S. Army, Navy,
and Air Force validating the strategic relevance of our unique approach
2023
U.S. Navy STTR Phase I
Graphite for 6T batteries
2022
U.S. Air Force STTR Phase II
Graphite composites for highenergy batteries
2020
U.S. Air Force STTR Phase I
Graphite composites for highenergy batteries
2026
Scheduled Phase II Expansions
2023
U.S. Air Force STTR Phase I
Hard-carbon for sodium-ion
batteries
2024
U.S. Army SBIR Phase I
Graphite composites for highenergy 6T batteries
2025
U.S. Navy STTR Phase II
Graphite for 6T batteries
Awards
AksoNobel Specialty Chemicals: Imagine Chemistry finalists 2018 link
IDTechEx innovation award 2019 link
X-Tech Search 8 (competition held by the US Army) 2024 link
Grounded in science, strengthened by partnership
