Nanotechnology company OCSiAl has launched a new dispersion plant for single-walled carbon nanotubes in Serbia, designed to bolster the supply chain for ProLogium, a manufacturer of solid-state battery cells. This facility aims to support ProLogium’s factory in Dunkirk, France, which is set to begin mass production in early 2027.
The new production plant will have an annual capacity of 3,000 tons of nanotube dispersion, reinforcing ProLogium’s Gigafactory project in Dunkirk, scheduled for completion at the end of 2026. By integrating OCSiAl’s single-walled carbon nanotubes, ProLogium seeks to develop advanced lithium ceramic batteries, which are expected to offer enhanced energy density and performance.
Vincent Yang, founder and chairman of ProLogium Technology, emphasized the significance of the partnership, stating, “ProLogium continues to make breakthroughs in next-generation battery technology. OCSiAl’s cost-effective high-purity single-wall carbon nanotubes further enhance ProLogium’s lithium ceramic batteries, allowing them to achieve even greater energy density and rate capability.”
OCSiAl claims to be the world’s largest producer of graphene nanotubes, stating that these materials are “nature’s longest and most flexible material for conductivity and reinforcement of electrodes.” The company’s new facility aims to meet the highest industry standards for product quality, aligning with ProLogium’s goals for excellence and sustainable development in Europe.
Andrej Seniut, Head of OCSiAl Energy, highlighted the collaborative effort, remarking, “The collaboration between OCSiAl and ProLogium—two leaders in their fields—makes it possible to form a robust supply chain to reduce manufacturers’ carbon footprints and continue driving global innovation toward a fully electric and sustainable future.”
In addition to the Dunkirk factory, ProLogium has plans for a facility in Luxembourg, expected to commence operations between 2027 and 2028. The company recently opened a major factory in Taoyuan, Taiwan, with plans to quadruple its battery production capacity from 0.5 GWh to 2 GWh. ProLogium’s European expansion includes a significant investment of €5.2 billion for the Dunkirk factory, which will feature a research and development center. Construction is slated to start in the latter half of 2024, with production commencing at the end of 2026.
ProLogium has also established partnerships with automakers, including VinFast, which will begin receiving solid-state battery cells from ProLogium in 2024. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz has invested in the company and is collaborating on the development of next-generation battery cells.
Earlier this year, the French government secured approval from the EU Commission to subsidize research and development for solid-state batteries, with ProLogium receiving €1.5 billion in funding under the EU’s state aid rules for the R&D project named “Prometheus,” set to continue through 2029.
