TRANSCENDING LIMITATIONS

Modern energy storage systems — Li-ion, Na-ion, supercapacitors and solid-state batteries — are being pushed to deliver higher power, faster charge rates, and longer cycle life. 

Traditional electrode materials face limitations:

Slower Ion and Electron Transport: Bulk materials have long diffusion paths, limiting charge/discharge speed.

Capacity Fade Over Time: Grain boundaries, defects, and particle fracture reduce usable capacity over repeated cycles.

Thermal and Mechanical Instability: Conventional materials often degrade under high-rate operation or elevated temperatures.

Energy Density Constraints: Limited surface area reduces the number of active sites for ion storage.

RESULT: Devices struggle to meet the performance, longevity, and reliability demanded by modern applications, from EVs to grid-scale storage.

THE QUANTUM ADVANTAGE

Quantum nanomaterials are engineered at the scale where atomic structure directly dictates performance. By controlling dimension, surface area, and crystallinity, these materials overcome the limitations of traditional electrodes:

CRITICAL DIMENSIONS (<1–8 nm)

• Shorter ion and electron pathways → ultra-fast charge/discharge.

• Enhanced reaction kinetics improve power density without sacrificing cycle life.

MAXIMISED SURFACE AREA

• More active sites per unit volume → higher energy storage capacity.

• Accelerates ion adsorption/desorption and electron transfer for rapid response.

GRAIN-BOUNDARY-FREE STRUCTURES

• Defect-free flakes, nanotubes, and nanoparticles resist degradation over thousands of cycles.

• Maintains electrode integrity under mechanical stress or high-rate cycling.

DIRECTIONAL CONDUCTIVITY (1D & 2D MATERIALS)

• Nanotubes and ultrathin flakes provide guided electron transport → efficient, high-power performance.

• Reduces energy loss, heat generation, and performance drop during high-current operation.

ESSENTIALS  FOR PROGRESS

Energy storage systems incorporating quantum nanomaterials gain measurable, real-world advantages:

FASTER CHARGING: Ideal for EVs, grid balancing, and high-power electronics.

HIGHER ENERGY DENSITY: Maximises active material utilisation within the same volume.

SUPERIOR DURABILITY: Maintains performance over thousands of cycles, reducing maintenance and warranty costs.

THERMAL STABILITY: Operates safely and efficiently at elevated temperatures or under demanding conditions.

BOTTOM LINE: Quantum nanomaterials aren’t just “nice-to-have”—they are essential for devices that need to outperform conventional limits.

THE OPPORTUNITY

OEMs and engineers integrating quantum nanomaterials into electrodes can:

• Differentiate their products in speed, capacity, and longevity.

• Reduce downtime, degradation, and replacement costs.

• Enable next-generation applications, from ultra-fast charging EV batteries to high-capacity grid storage.

WHY NANOARC ?

NANOARC’s advanced nanomaterials are engineered at the quantum scale to deliver unmatched performance in energy storage systems. By carefully controlling dimension, structure, and surface area, our materials provide:

HIGH ENERGY DENSITY: Maximise storage capacity without increasing volume or weight.

EXCEPTIONAL DURABILITY: Grain-boundary-free and defect-free structures maintain performance over thousands of cycles.

REDUCED WEIGHT: Nanomaterials allow lighter electrodes, optimising system-level efficiency.

FAST CHARGE/DISCHARGE: Ultrafine flakes and nanotubes enable rapid ion and electron transport.

RESULT: Energy storage devices that are smaller, lighter, longer-lasting, and faster — giving OEMs a clear competitive edge.

PORTFOLIO & IMPACT

NANOARC offers a portfolio of quantum nanomaterials engineered for performance, durability, and system efficiency:

1. 2D ZINCENE OXIDE (<1 nm)

Maximise surface area for rapid ion/electron transport and stable cycling

SUGGESTED DOSAGE: 0.5–3 wt%

APPLICATIONS: Supercapacitors, Li/Na-ion anodes

2. 2D MAGNETENE - FexOy (<1 nm)

Defect-free, highly conductive sheets for exceptional cycle stability and fast charge/discharge

SUGGESTED DOSAGE: 0.3–2 wt%

APPLICATIONS: High-rate Li/Na-ion batteries, supercapacitors

3. 0D TIN OXIDE - SnO₂  (~1.4 nm)

Grain-boundary-free for ultra-high capacity and long-lasting cycling

SUGGESTED DOSAGE: 1–5 wt%

APPLICATIONS: High-capacity anodes, fast-charge battery cells

4. 1D SILICENE CARBIDE NANOTUBES (<3 nm)

Directional conductivity and mechanical resilience enable ultra-fast charge/discharge

SUGGESTED DOSAGE: 0.2–1 wt%

APPLICATIONS: High-rate batteries, flexible energy storage devices

5. 0D ZINC OXIDE - ZnO (5 nm)

High surface area and robust stability support rapid kinetics

SUGGESTED DOSAGE: 1–4 wt%

APPLICATIONS: Li-ion/Na-ion anodes, hybrid energy storage systems

6. 0D SILICENE CARBIDE (~8 nm)

Quantum confinement provides high-temperature stability and long cycle life

SUGGESTED DOSAGE: 0.5–2 wt%

APPLICATIONS: Solid-state batteries, high-temperature energy storage

APPLICATION SECTORS

ELECTRIC VEHICLES (EVs): Lighter, higher-energy electrodes for faster charging and longer range.

GRID-SCALE STORAGE: High-capacity, durable solutions for renewable integration and peak-shaving.

CONSUMER ELECTRONICS: Compact, high-performance cells with extended cycle life.

SUPERCAPACITORS: Ultrafast charge/discharge for energy recovery systems and hybrid devices.

ADVANCED BATTERIES: Solid-state, Na-ion, and Li-ion systems requiring thermal stability and reliability.

AEROSPACE: High-performance, lightweight energy storage for satellites, UAVs, and aviation applications where weight, reliability, and high energy density are critical.