Integrals Power, a UK-based battery technology company, has developed a new cathode active material, Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP), that could increase the range of electric vehicles (EVs) by up to 20 per cent. The breakthrough, which involves raising the manganese content in the material to 80 per cent, has the potential to enhance both the performance and sustainability of EV batteries.
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Milton Keynes, Integrals Power has focused on improving battery technology for long-range electric vehicles. The companyās new LMFP material has demonstrated a specific capacity of 150mAh/g and operates at a voltage of 4.1V, which compares favorably to the 3.45V of conventional Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. This increase in capacity and voltage could lead to longer driving ranges or the possibility of reducing battery pack size and weight in future EV designs.
The development has already undergone third-party verification, with coin cell testing completed by the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre (GEIC). Further testing in an EV-representative pouch cell is currently underway, according to the company.
Behnam Hormozi, the founder and CEO of Integrals Power, expressed pride in the company’s achievement: āWith the third-party evaluation from the Energy team at GEIC, weāre proud to have developed a world-class cell material in the UK that can rival the performance of NCM but is more sustainable and more affordable, and will accelerate the transition to e-mobility.ā
In a statement on LinkedIn, Hormozi added that the companyās proprietary materials technology and patented manufacturing process have overcome the typical challenges associated with increasing the manganese content in battery materials, specifically the decline in specific capacity that usually accompanies such modifications.
The new LMFP material could also represent a strong alternative to the cathode materials currently dominating the global market, particularly those produced in China. By sourcing raw materials from European and North American suppliers, Integrals Power ensures a purer, higher-performing product, potentially offering a more competitive and sustainable option in the growing EV industry.
