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Posco Future M Secures Mass‑Production Technology for Silicon Anodes and Targets 2028

Successful industrial scaling plus customer qualification would let automakers and robotics firms use higher‑energy, faster‑charging batteries.

Overview

  • The company said Wednesday it has secured technology for mass production of silicon anode materials and set a target to begin commercial supply in 2028.
  • Posco Future M reported that its silicon anode, made with proprietary nano‑processing and carbon composites, limited silicon swelling and kept more than 80% of capacity after 1,000 cycles at blends above 20%.
  • The firm says silicon anodes can store roughly four times the energy of graphite anodes, a claim that could translate into longer EV range and faster charging if validated in full battery cells and vehicle tests.
  • Posco Future M completed product testing and quality checks with major domestic and overseas customers and is working with U.S. firm Factorial to refine cathode and anode technology ahead of scale up.
  • Industry observers note that while the technical results are promising, moving from pilot verification to high‑volume, cost‑controlled production poses major challenges for supply chains, automaker qualification and near‑term investor expectations.