Bio-graphite for batteries produced from renewable sources

Context

Graphite is a critical component for energy storage batteries and essential for the transition to a sustainable energy system. Europe relies heavily on imports of natural and synthetic graphite, mainly from China, creating supply chain vulnerabilities and high environmental impact. Conventional synthetic graphite production is energy-intensive and fossil-based, while intensive natural graphite mining has significant environmental and social effects.

Opportunity

Developing “bio-graphite” from renewable sources, such as locally available biomass, offers a strategic opportunity to reduce import dependence, lower CO₂ emissions, and promote a circular, low-carbon economy. This approach could establish a local and sustainable supply chain for the European battery industry.

What are we looking for

Innovative technologies to produce graphite or equivalent anode materials from biomass or other renewable sources. Solutions should demonstrate technical, economic, and environmental feasibility, with electrochemical properties comparable to conventional graphite. Industrial scalability reduced environmental impact, and integration potential into the European energy storage value chain are highly valued.

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