Technology Firm Earns Another Grant for Advancing Nuclear Reactor Research
A tech company known for its advanced battery solutions has been given its second grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The funding is set to boost the company's research into anti-corrosive additives in heat transfer fluids that are based on molten salts, designed for use in advanced molten salt nuclear reactors.
The company had previously disclosed that it had won a coveted 2025 R&D 100 Award for its groundbreaking work in Electrochemical Graphitization in Molten Salts (E-GRIMS). Apart from this, the firm was also granted funds to promote the research and development of Electrochemical Manufacturing of High-Performance Graphite, which is based on Biomass-Derived Carbon. This funding was provided by the Advanced Research Projects Agency as part of their highly competitive OPEN program.
Details of the Second Department of Energy Grant
The main highlights of the second grant from the Department of Energy include:
- Partnership: The research will be carried out jointly with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory
- Expansion: The grant will assist in the development of a nanofluids-based energy material, constructed as a colloidal suspension of hollow carbon nanoparticles in traditional molten salts. This is aimed at improving heat transfer and reducing corrosion in nuclear reactors, a critical factor in reducing costs, enhancing safety, and accelerating the commercialization of small modular nuclear reactors like advanced molten salt reactors.
The CEO of the tech company expressed his gratification at receiving back-to-back grants from the Department of Energy. He asserted that this recognition was a testament to the company's innovation in energy storage, as well as in the creation of energy processes, liquids, and materials.
About the Advanced Battery Technology Company
This high-tech company, with its headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, mainly produces battery materials and components. The company is also heavily involved in the development and production of the next generation of batteries for energy storage systems. These include UPS systems that serve the artificial intelligence data center market and electric vehicles for ground, aerospace, and sea transportation.
The company boasts a portfolio of over 525 patents. These cover a wide range of innovations, including high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, biomass-based graphite, advanced lithium-sulfur and lithium-metal technologies.
The company's future looks bright, with forward-looking statements suggesting ongoing positive trends. However, it's worth noting that these projections are subject to change based on new information, future developments, and other factors that may be required by law.