Boosting Battery Energy Density With Pure Silicon Anodes (Energy Storage Innovations Europe 2018)

 

Christian Rood (45), co-founder, CEO of LeydenJar Technologies BV. LeydenJar Technologies is a spin out venture from energy research institute TNO in the Netherlands, developing a pure silicon anode technology that will boost the energy density of Li-ion battery cells with up to 50%. Dutch. Entrepreneur and sweat investor in a number of technology ventures; Advisor roles in venture funding, spin off, and license deals. Industry expertise in clean tech and healthcare. Background as investment manager, investment banker and strategy consultant. Started venture development boutique "Road to Value" in 2009. Clients include entrepreneurs, investors, technology institutes, and large corporates. MBA

LeydenJar Technologies BV is a spin out venture from Dutch applied research center TNO, LeydenJar is developing pure silicon anodes for use in Li-ion battery cells, improving the energy density up to 1.200 Wh/l and 450 Wh/kg. The pure silicon anodes are based on a proprietary PECVD method to create porous silicon layers directly on top of the copper substrate. The production process is developed to reach cost parity with coating based production, while allowing for 100% silicon content. In 2019 LeydenJar will establish its base plant at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, to demonstrate semi commercial production and to produce silicon anode rolls for testing and first commercial products.