Founded by electrochemical molecular-design expert Onas Bolton, Octet Scientific develops and scales improved electrolytes for aqueous and alternative-chemistry batteries. The Cleveland company pairs a catalog of more than 400 molecules with rapid testing, then uses manufacturing partners across the U.S., Europe and India to move promising formulations from laboratory trials into commercial supply. Its reported customer results include higher capacity and efficiency along with twice the operating life.
Novolyte Technology Sdn. BhdNovolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. makes battery electrolytes and related chemical materials for Southeast Asia’s lithium-ion and clean-energy supply chains. A core member of Capchem, the Malaysia operation has begun delivering orders from Plant 1 and is developing a new battery-electrolyte manufacturing facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park in Kedah. Its stated approach centers on cleaner processes, environmentally friendly raw materials, and more energy-efficient equipment.INDEPENDENCE, OH
Sionic EnergyFounded in 2011 by Cornell University scientists as NOHMs Technologies, Sionic Energy is a Rochester battery-technology company known for more than a decade of work on advanced electrolytes and silicon anodes. It now licenses its Rapid Integration Silicon Platform to battery manufacturers and OEMs seeking higher-performing lithium-ion cells without replacing their existing production lines.ROCHESTER, NY
Acculon EnergyBuilt from a battery-testing partnership with Ohio State that began in 2009, Acculon Energy designs, validates, and manufactures U.S.-made battery systems for electrification and industrial equipment. The Columbus-based company combines sodium-ion and lithium-ion expertise with its modular CORE architecture, carrying projects from laboratory validation into repeatable production. Its Mason, Ohio manufacturing plant has 2GWh of combined capacity for modules and packs.COLUMBUS, OH