3M Invests in Novel Silicon Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries

3M, the leading United States battery materials supplier, is investing in research and manufacturing of novel Silicon based 3M anode materials. The technology enables advanced batteries for reliable power that is required to keep up with the global increase of mobile societies and electric vehicles. 3M was recently granted another U.S. patent, 8,071,238 for its Silicon anode compositions that can increase cell capacity by over 40 percent when matched with high-energy battery cathodes. The company has invested resources and expertise toward commercialization of battery technology for the past 15 years.