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Farasis Energy, Inc.

Address

21363 Cabot Blvd.
Hayward, CA, 94545-1657
USA

UEI: N/A

Number of Employees: 11

HUBZone Owned: No

Woman Owned: No

Socially and Economically Disadvantaged: No

SBIR/STTR Involvement

Year of first award: 2002

Phase I Awards

Phase II Awards

22.73%

Conversion Rate

$2,308,054

Phase I Dollars

$3,999,745

Phase II Dollars

$6,307,799

Total Awarded

Awards

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New, High Capacity, High Rate Cathode Material for Li-ion Batteries

Amount: $150,000 Topic: 06a

Current Li-ion technology offers the highest energy density of any rechargeable battery system. Unfortunately, Li-ion systems still do not meet the energy density and cost goals for emerging EV markets including PHEVs. A key barrier is the energy density and power capability of the cathode electrode. Under this Phase I project a new high capacity and high rate capable cathode material will be developed and unique cell designs will be developed to take advantage of its unique properties. If successful, the technology developed under this SBIR project will lead to the production of a large product line of safe, low cost very high capacity Li-ion battery cells and systems. These cells will meet the needs of a wide range of advanced applications in the automotive, telecommunications and military supply industries. Some of these applications include electric and hybrid electric vehicles including automobiles, scooters and bikes, satellites, stationary backup power, and portable power applications like cell phones, computers and PDAs for both civilian and military use.

SBIR

Phase I

2013

DOE

Recycling Technology for Low Cost Li-ion Cells

Amount: $150,000 Topic: 09 b

Currently only ~ 1% of Lithium-ion batteries are recycled worldwide due to the fact that most cells are widely dispersed and there is little value in materials recovered from these cells using conventional recycling methods. To protect the environment and to stabilize battery prices the recycling rate for Li-ion cells must increase dramatically, particularly as the use of new large cell applications grows such as hybrid electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. This SBIR project will demonstrate the feasibility of a novel approach to recovering high value materials from end-of-life Li-ion cells for reuse in new cells. Success of the approach will greatly enhance the value proposition for recycling Li-ion cells, which should have a direct impact on the cost of Li-ion battery systems. The low cost materials recovered and regenerated from recycled Li-ion cells have the potential to significantly reduce the cost of Li-ion systems overall, benefiting the consumer and enabling more rapid acceptance of environmentally friendly applications like EVs.

SBIR

Phase I

2012

DOE

Advanced Space Energy Storage that Incorporates Long Cycle Life at High Depths of Discharge

Amount: $150,000 Topic: AF121-069

ABSTRACT: Greater cycle life at higher energy densities are required from Li-ion batteries to address the demands of military satellite systems. A new high capacity cathode material will be developed and a novel cell design strategy will be demonstrated with the potential to double the current usable energy density of Li-ion cells for extended cycle life applications. BENEFIT: The technology will benefit multiple military power applications including satellites and war-fighter support systems. Commercial applications include use in advanced battery systems for HEV's and PHEV's.

SBIR

Phase I

2012

DOD

USAF

Low Cost Venting Solution for Li-Ion Pouch Cells

Amount: $150,000 Topic: 10 b

Many new advanced Li-ion battery systems being developed for large applications such as EVs and PHEVs are using Li-ion pouch cells in which the packaging in which the cell is encased is made from a thin aluminum laminate material. While providing an advantage in energy density and thermal characteristics, pouch cells pose unique safety problems because of the fact that they tend to balloon up rapidly under abuse conditions in which large amounts of gas are generated. Currently there is no practical technology to provide for the controlled release of excess gas that can prevent these cells from exploding and ejecting their contents, including flammable electrolyte. This SBIR project will demonstrate the feasibility of a novel, low cost approach to venting Li-ion pouch cells that have built up excess gas pressure. Success of the approach will greatly increase the safety of these cells and reduce the risk of damage to the entire battery system, benefiting the consumer and enabling more rapid acceptance of environmentally friendly applications like EVs

SBIR

Phase I

2011

DOE

Novel, High Performance Li-Ion Cell

Amount: $1,000,000 Topic: 15 c

Current Li-ion technology offers the highest energy density of any rechargeable battery system. Unfortunately, Li-ion systems still do not meet the energy density and cost goals for emerging EV markets including PHEVs. A new strategy to meeting these goals includes selecting high capacity battery materials, currently incompatible with conventional assembly of Li-ion cells in the discharged state, and using them in novel Li-ion cell designs. To achieve such a goal, a method by which Lithium can be introduced into the cell must be developed. During the Phase I project the feasibility of using a unique source of lithium for Li-ion cells assembled in the charged state was demonstrated and used in the design and construction of new high capacity, long life Li-ion cells. For Phase II the technology will be further optimized and scaled for the development of several new Li-ion battery systems. Each system has major advantages over comparable existing batteries and will have a major impact on the lithium ion industry. Commercial Applications and Other Benefits: If successful, the technology developed under this SBIR project will lead to the production of a large product line of safe, low cost very high capacity Li-ion battery cells and systems. These cells will meet the needs of a wide range of advanced applications in the automotive, telecommunications and military supply industries. Some of these applications include electric and hybrid electric vehicles including automobiles, scooters and bikes, satellites, stationary backup power, and portable power applications like cell phones, computers and PDA

SBIR

Phase II

2010

DOE

Non-Flammable Electrolyte for Naval Aviation Lithium Batteries

Amount: $80,000 Topic: N101-031

Lithium ion batteries are one of the most energy dense electrochemical energy storage systems currently available. The market for secondary batteries has been revolutionized by this battery system. Since its introduction in 1991, Li-ion battery chemistry has changed little, but now requires substantial improvements to if this system is to realize its full potential in the future as the premier portable energy storage system. One major improvement that needs to be addressed is the current highly flammable electrolyte. New approaches are needed to identify a nonflammable electrolyte that will improve the safety of this system which has become a major issue in the long term proliferation of Li-ion batteries in the consumer and aerospace markets.

SBIR

Phase I

2010

DOD

NAVY

SBIR Phase I:Li-ion Cells From Recycled Battery Materials

Amount: $149,999 Topic: NM

This SBIR Phase I project will develop and demonstrate the feasibility of a direct recycling process suitable for recovering and regenerating active materials from Li-ion cell waste streams and reincorporating those materials into low cost high performance Li-ion battery products. The project includes establishing the feasibility of recovering contaminate free anode, cathode, and electrolyte materials. The recovery of those materials has the potential for cost reduction. The project includes characterization of the materials, as well as designing, building, and testing full cells incorporating the recycled materials. The broader/commercial impact of the project will be the direct use of recycled materials to build new cells. This has real potential for cost benefit. Success of the approach will greatly enhance the value proposition for recycling Li-ion cells, which should have a direct impact on the recycling rate. The low cost materials recovered and regenerated from recycled Li-ion cells have the potential to significantly reduce the cost of Li-ion systems overall, benefiting the consumer and enabling more rapid acceptance of environmentally friendly applications like EV?s. The Li-ion cells have applications (at this time) mainly in the automobile industry.

SBIR

Phase I

2010

NSF

Novel Lithium Ion High Energy Battery

Amount: $100,000 Topic: X7.01

Under this SBIR project a new chemistry for Li-ion cells will be developed that will enable a major advance in secondary battery gravimetric and volumetric energy density with improved safety and reliability. By the completion of the Phase I effort the feasibility of the chemistry to achieve energy densities in excess of 300 Wh/kg and 600 Wh/l will have been demonstrated in lab cells, corresponding to a TRL of 3 to 4. A Phase II effort will involve further optimization of the chemistry and cell designs and extensive evaluation of 18650 or larger size cells incorporating the new chemistry.

SBIR

Phase I

2010

NASA

Novel, High Performance Li-Ion Cell

Amount: $100,000 Topic: 15 c

Current Li-ion technology offers the highest energy density of any rechargeable battery system. Unfortunately, Li-ion systems still do not meet the energy density and cost goals for emerging electric vehicle (EV) markets, including plug-in hybrid EVs (PHEVs). A new strategy to meeting these goals involves the selection of high capacity battery materials, which are currently incompatible with the conventional assembly of Li-ion cells in the discharged state, and using them in novel Li-ion cell designs. To implement this strategy, a method for introducing lithium into the cell must be developed. In Phase I, a unique source of lithium, for use in Li-ion cells assembled in the charged state, will be developed and used in the design and construction of new high-capacity, long-life Li-ion cells. Commercial Applications and other Benefits as described by the awardee: The development of high-capacity, long life Li-ion cells should meet the needs of a wide range of advanced applications in the automotive, telecommunications, and military supply industries. Some of these applications include electric and hybrid electric vehicles (including automobiles, scooters, and bikes), satellites, stationary backup power, and portable power applications (such as cell phones, computers, and PDAs) for both civilian and military use

SBIR

Phase I

2009

DOE

SBIR Phase I: Novel, High Capacity Battery

Amount: $100,000 Topic: EL

This Small Business Innovation Research Phase I research project will address the current energy density power, and manufacturing limitations of existing battery systems particularly as they are miniaturized. The goal of the project is to develop a new, easily assembled, solid-state electrochemical cell with very high energy density and few components based on a novel electrochemical couple. During Phase I the methods for making the active components will be developed and the cell will be demonstrated. The cell will greatly simplify the manufacture and miniaturization of batteries with very high energy densities for a variety of applications. Such applications include powering remote sensors, consumer and military portable electronics and medical devices. The batteries will be ideal for medical devices requiring very long lifetimes and could potentially greatly extend the life of implantable devices, limiting the number of replacement operations and saving significant health care expenses.

SBIR

Phase I

2008

NSF