Technology
Bio-Synthetic Carbons:
The Next Generation of Engineered Carbon
A proprietary platform converting renewable furan chemicals into precision-engineered graphite and hard carbon for battery anodes — clean, consistent, and domestically sourced.
Three Generations
How Bio-Synthetic Compares
We are the only approach that combines the renewability of biomass with precision molecular engineering — solving both the supply chain crisis and the performance limitations of earlier generations.
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 Process
Our Bio-Synthetic Graphite / Hard Carbon Process
We convert furan chemicals (furfural and furfuryl alcohol) extracted from hemicellulose residues of agricultural wastes — like sugarcane 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 begin with high-purity, biomass-derived liquid furan compounds (furfural and furfuryl alcohol) derived from agricultural residues such as 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.
Core Innovation
The Liquid Carbon Precursor: A Platform for Engineered Battery Materials
Key to the innovation is the liquid carbon precursor
A versatile process converting liquid furfural and derivatives into tailored polymer precursors.
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
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.
Competitive Advantage
Why Our Method Is Better
Bio-Synthetic vs. Gen 1
Gen 1 processes start with fossil-derived feedstocks — mined graphite or petroleum pitch — resulting in a dirty, import-dependent supply chain with high environmental impact. Our bio-synthetic process starts with clean furan liquid compounds extracted from agricultural waste, bypassing fossil inputs entirely.
Through controlled polymerization, we produce an optimized final material with precisely controlled structure, purity, and performance — something Gen 1 processes cannot achieve.
Engineered
Performance derived from control of the molecular synthesis
Clean
A low-emission process designed for purity – with a low environmental footprint
Renewable
Sourced from sustainable agricultural waste, not fossil fuels
Supply-Chain Secured
A resilient, cost-competitive process - free of the constraints of the current supply-chain
Bio-Synthetic vs. Gen 2
Gen 3: Bio-Synthetic Graphite
Our bio-synthetic process starts with inherently clean furan liquid compounds, followed by a controlled polymerization process, yielding an optimized final material with controlled structure, purity, and performance.
Gen 2 materials start with raw biomass. This direct conversion means impurities and structural inconsistencies from the source material are carried over into the final product.
Gen 2: Biomass-Derived Graphite
Environmental Performance
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.