Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) has partnered with California-based eJoule Inc. to develop mid- and high-nickel nickel-manganese-cobalt (NCM) batteries for drones, electric vehicles (EVs), autonomous robots and energy storage systems. The collaboration combines eJoule’s single-crystal NCM cathode materials with ITRI’s expertise in electrode manufacturing and battery cell engineering. The work focuses on translating cathode material properties into cell-level performance, including rate capability, cycle life and capacity retention. Jeffrey Kuo-Chan Chiou, ITRI’s vice president and general director of Material and Chemical Research Laboratories, said the two organizations are combining their research capabilities in battery materials and cell technologies. ITRI will tailor cell specifications and capacity to optimize electrochemical performance. According to the partners, testing has shown that eJoule’s single-crystal NCM cathode materials maintain cycling stability and capacity retention after extended charge-discharge cycles. Their cycle life is approaching that of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, the companies said. ITRI has partnered with eJoule Inc to develop long-life ternary NCM batteries. By integrating advanced materials with battery technology, the collaboration enhances both durability and performance, paving the way for applications in areas such as drones, autonomous robots, electric vehicles, and energy storage. (Photo courtesy of ITRI) The development targets a key requirement for high-nickel NCM batteries: combining high energy density with longer service life and improved safety compared with conventional NCM materials. These characteristics are relevant to applications such as drones and EVs, where battery weight, operating range and durability affect system design. eJoule operates in the United States and Taiwan. Its proprietary Dynamic Crystallization Process (DCP) produces single-crystal cathode active materials directly from solution droplets, without the conventional precursor (pCAM) stage. The company says the process simplifies manufacturing and eliminates waste associated with precursor processing. It also allows control over chemical composition, dopant distribution and particle crystallinity. Based on this process, eJoule has developed mid- and high-nickel NCM cathode materials for high-performance battery applications. “This collaboration brings together eJoule’s cathode material capabilities with ITRI’s expertise in electrode fabrication, cell development, and battery integration,” said Dr. Minduan Liu, vice president of eJoule Inc. “Together, we can integrate development from powder through electrode to cell, accelerating the path toward commercially viable, high-performance batteries.” The partners plan to extend their work from material research and cell development to battery manufacturing and commercial deployment, with the aim of strengthening Taiwan’s battery supply chain and expanding access to global markets. The post ITRI and eJoule Collaborate on NCM Batteries for EVs and Drones appeared first on EE Times Asia .