Volt Carbon Consolidates Operations to Guelph, Commences Mobile Graphite Processing Development, and Provides Update on Capabilities, IP, and Battery Testing
Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF) has consolidated all operations to its Guelph, Ontario facility, marking a strategic shift to accelerate commercialization of its patented mobile graphite purification technology. The company has completed over 500 process trials on 4 tonnes of graphitic rock and stockpiled 40 tonnes of graphitic rock for upcoming pilot-scale production.
Key technological achievements include: 1,100 charge-discharge cycles with 80% capacity retention in proprietary LFP batteries, and 800 cycles with 80% capacity retention at 400 Wh/kg in lithium-metal batteries with NMC811 cathodes. The Guelph facility now supports testing of 160 coin cells and 168 pouch cells, with new capabilities including a -70°C environmental chamber for aerospace and defense applications.
The company has expanded its IP portfolio with new U.S. and Canadian patents for its metal-organic framework electrolyte used in lithium-metal batteries.
Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF) ha consolidato tutte le sue operazioni presso la struttura di Guelph, Ontario, segnando un cambiamento strategico per accelerare la commercializzazione della sua tecnologia brevettata di purificazione mobile del grafite. L'azienda ha completato oltre 500 prove di processo su 4 tonnellate di roccia grafitica e accumulato 40 tonnellate di roccia grafitica per la produzione pilota in scala.
Tra i principali risultati tecnologici figurano: 1.100 cicli di carica-scarica con il 80% di capacità residua nelle batterie LFP proprietarie, e 800 cicli con l'80% di capacità residua a 400 Wh/kg nelle batterie al litio-metallico con catodi NMC811. La struttura di Guelph ora supporta il test di 160 celle a bottone e 168 celle a busta, con nuove capacità che includono una camera ambientale a -70°C per applicazioni aerospaziali e di difesa.
L'azienda ha ampliato il suo portafoglio di proprietà intellettuale con nuovi brevetti statunitensi e canadesi per il suo elettrolita a struttura metal-organica utilizzato nelle batterie al litio-metallico.
Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF) ha consolidado todas sus operaciones en su instalación de Guelph, Ontario, marcando un cambio estratégico para acelerar la comercialización de su tecnología patentada de purificación móvil de grafito. La compañía ha completado más de 500 pruebas de proceso en 4 toneladas de roca grafítica y almacenado 40 toneladas de roca grafítica para la producción piloto próxima.
Los logros tecnológicos clave incluyen: 1,100 ciclos de carga-descarga con una retención del 80% de capacidad en baterías LFP patentadas, y 800 ciclos con una retención del 80% de capacidad a 400 Wh/kg en baterías de litio-metal con cátodos NMC811. La instalación de Guelph ahora soporta pruebas de 160 celdas tipo moneda y 168 celdas pouch, con nuevas capacidades que incluyen una cámara ambiental a -70°C para aplicaciones aeroespaciales y de defensa.
La compañía ha ampliado su cartera de propiedad intelectual con nuevas patentes en EE.UU. y Canadá para su electrolito de estructura metal-orgánica utilizado en baterías de litio-metal.
Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF)는 온타리오 주 걸프에 있는 시설로 모든 운영을 통합하며, 특허받은 이동식 흑연 정제 기술의 상용화를 가속화하기 위한 전략적 전환을 이루었습니다. 회사는 4톤의 흑연 암석에 대해 500회 이상의 공정 시험을 완료했으며, 향후 파일럿 규모 생산을 위해 40톤의 흑연 암석을 비축했습니다.
주요 기술적 성과로는 독자적인 LFP 배터리에서 80% 용량 유지율로 1,100회 충방전 사이클, NMC811 양극을 사용하는 리튬 금속 배터리에서 400 Wh/kg에서 80% 용량 유지율로 800회 사이클이 있습니다. 걸프 시설은 현재 160개의 코인 셀과 168개의 파우치 셀 테스트를 지원하며, 우주항공 및 방위 산업용 -70°C 환경 챔버 등 새로운 기능을 갖추고 있습니다.
회사는 리튬 금속 배터리에 사용되는 금속-유기 골격 전해질에 대해 미국 및 캐나다에서 새로운 특허를 획득하여 지적 재산권 포트폴리오를 확장했습니다.
Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB : TORVF) a regroupé toutes ses opérations dans son site de Guelph, en Ontario, marquant un tournant stratégique pour accélérer la commercialisation de sa technologie brevetée de purification mobile du graphite. La société a réalisé plus de 500 essais de procédé sur 4 tonnes de roche graphite et accumulé 40 tonnes de roche graphite en vue d'une production pilote à venir.
Les principales avancées technologiques comprennent : 1 100 cycles de charge-décharge avec une rétention de capacité de 80 % dans des batteries LFP propriétaires, et 800 cycles avec une rétention de capacité de 80 % à 400 Wh/kg dans des batteries lithium-métal avec cathodes NMC811. L'installation de Guelph prend désormais en charge le test de 160 cellules bouton et 168 cellules pouch, avec de nouvelles capacités incluant une chambre environnementale à -70°C pour des applications aérospatiales et de défense.
La société a élargi son portefeuille de propriété intellectuelle avec de nouveaux brevets américains et canadiens pour son électrolyte à structure métal-organique utilisé dans les batteries lithium-métal.
Volt Carbon Technologies (OTCQB: TORVF) hat alle Aktivitäten in seine Einrichtung in Guelph, Ontario, verlagert und damit eine strategische Neuausrichtung vorgenommen, um die Kommerzialisierung seiner patentierten mobilen Graphitreinigungstechnologie zu beschleunigen. Das Unternehmen hat über 500 Prozessversuche an 4 Tonnen graphitischem Gestein abgeschlossen und 40 Tonnen graphitisches Gestein für die bevorstehende Pilotproduktion gelagert.
Wesentliche technologische Errungenschaften umfassen: 1.100 Lade-Entlade-Zyklen mit 80 % Kapazitätserhalt in firmeneigenen LFP-Batterien sowie 800 Zyklen mit 80 % Kapazitätserhalt bei 400 Wh/kg in Lithium-Metall-Batterien mit NMC811-Kathoden. Die Einrichtung in Guelph unterstützt nun Tests von 160 Knopfzellen und 168 Beuteln und verfügt über neue Kapazitäten, darunter eine Umweltkammer bei -70 °C für Luft- und Raumfahrt- sowie Verteidigungsanwendungen.
Das Unternehmen hat sein IP-Portfolio mit neuen US- und kanadischen Patenten für seinen metallorganischen Rahmen-Elektrolyten erweitert, der in Lithium-Metall-Batterien verwendet wird.
- Achieved 1,100 charge-discharge cycles with 80% capacity retention in LFP batteries
- Lithium-metal battery reached 800 cycles with 80% capacity retention at 400 Wh/kg energy density
- Quadrupled battery test capacity at Guelph facility since 2020
- Secured new U.S. and Canadian patents for metal-organic framework electrolyte
- Successfully completed over 500 process trials on graphite purification
- Stockpiled 40 tonnes of graphitic rock for pilot-scale production
- Decommissioning of Scarborough site requires operational adjustment
- High-nickel NMC/lithium-metal technology still needs optimization to reach 1,000 cycles target
Calgary, Alberta--(Newsfile Corp. - July 16, 2025) - Volt Carbon Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VCT) (OTCQB: TORVF) ("Volt Carbon" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the consolidation of all operations to its Guelph, Ontario facility as of July 15, 2025, and the decommissioning of its Scarborough site. This strategic realignment streamlines operations and accelerates the commercialization of Volt Carbon's patented mobile graphite purification technology while advancing its high-performance battery initiatives.
As part of this transition, Volt Carbon has centralized all graphite processing, customer trials, and equipment fabrication activities to the Guelph facility. This enables the Company to scale production of its mobile purification units and streamline its research and development efforts. Over 500 process trials were conducted at the Scarborough facility on 4 tonnes of graphitic rock to optimize Volt Carbon's dry separation process. Approximately 50 kilograms of purified large flake graphite are now stored in Guelph, ready for anode and graphene trials. Using this material, the Guelph plant is actively producing small batches of expandable graphite, graphite foils, and graphene for customer evaluation and development programs.
Two bench-model air classifier units have been fabricated for mobile deployment, with the second unit recently completed and prepared for installation in sea containers. All future graphite purification will be conducted using Volt Carbon's patented dry separation technology housed in these modular, containerized systems. This mobile approach supports near-source processing at mine sites and project locations, reducing environmental impact and transportation costs. The Company is also preparing a second batch of graphite for "Green Anode" fabrication with Charge CCCV (C4V), using Volt Carbon's purified material.
Facility Update
To support commercialization, Volt Carbon has stockpiled a bulk sample of 40 tonnes of graphitic rock at its Guelph site, with grades ranging from 8
IP Update
Volt Carbon has also expanded its intellectual property portfolio. In addition to the prior news (Dec 2024) announcing the grant of U.S. Patent No. 12172192 for its dry air classification system, the Company has been granted US Patent 12341150B2 and Canadian Patent No. 3134407 for its metal-organic framework (MOF) electrolyte used in lithium-metal battery applications.
Battery Advancements
Further to its last update on May 8, 2024, Volt Carbon has achieved 1,100 charge-discharge cycles with
Separately, Volt Carbon's lithium-metal battery featuring high-nickel NMC811 cathodes has achieved 800 cycles with
Figure. 1: NMC811/Li-Metal pouch cell, Cycle data, 2.8-4.25V, 0.25C/0.5C (Ch/Dis), 25 °C
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Volt Carbon will continue to optimize its high-nickel NMC/lithium-metal technology, with the goal of achieving 1,000 cycles with
"Our continued investment in people, equipment, and capability—combined with a relentless focus on results—positions Volt Carbon for long-term success," said V-Bond Lee, CEO. "The transition to mobile purification gives us a scalable, decentralized solution for critical minerals, while our battery team continues to push performance boundaries. We are building the infrastructure to support the future of energy and mobility."
Volt Carbon Technologies, headquartered in Calgary, is a publicly traded carbon science company focused on energy storage and green energy solutions. The company operates a lithium-ion battery plant and a graphite processing facility in Guelph Ontario. Volt Carbon also holds mining claims across Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia, supporting its commitment to sustainable resource development. For the latest updates on Volt Carbon's projects and news, visit www.voltcarbontech.com.
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Volt Carbon Technologies Inc.
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