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Research & Development

At DREV, research and development are beacons of innovation in the battery industry, guiding our mission to revolutionize battery microparticle (dust) control across the entire battery value chain. Our world-class technical team is dedicated to crafting sustainable solutions that significantly enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in battery manufacturing processes.

 

Our R&D efforts are driven by a deep understanding of the challenges in battery production and operations of Gigafactories. We focus on developing advanced technologies that address these challenges, emphasizing reducing factory downtime, enhancing employee safety, and improving resource efficiency and material recovery. By adopting a holistic approach, we ensure that our innovations not only meet the current needs of the battery industry but also anticipate future demands.

Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Scale

Research

1

Technology Research

2

Concept Formulation

3

Proof of Concept

Development

4

Technology Development

5

Prototyping

6

Demonstration

Deployment

7

Verification

8

Qualification

9

Commercialization

Battery elements DREV aims to collect

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Li

3

6.491

Lithium

Alkali Metal

Price: $43.657 USD/KG

Global Reserve:89 Million Tons

Supply Risk: High

Discovered: 1817, Sweden

Density: 0.534 (g/cm3)

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Si

14

28.084

Silicon

Other Nonmetal

Price: $10.1 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 8.8 Million Tons

Supply Risk: High

Discovered: 1824, Sweden

Density: 2.329 (g/cm3)

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Ti

22

47.867

Titanium

Transition Metal

Price: $6.04 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 650 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Low

Discovered: 1791, England

Density: 4.506 (g/cm3)

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C

6

12.011

Carbon

Other Nonmetal

Price: $1.58 USD/KG

Global Reserve:300 Million Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 4000 BCE, Europe

Density: 2.26 (g/cm3)

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P

15

30.9738

Phosphorus

Other Nonmetal

Price: $0.345 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 70 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 1669, Germany

Density: 1.823 (g/cm3)

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Cr

24

112.414

Chromium

Transition Metal

Price: $14.74 USD/KG

Global Reserve:560 Million Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 1797, France

Density: 7.15 (g/cm3)

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Na

11

22.990

Sodium

Alkali Metal

Price: $0.25 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 25 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Low

Discovered: 1807, England

Density: 0.97 (g/cm3)

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S

16

32.06

Sulfur

Other Nonmetal

Price: $0.174 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 5 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Low

Discovered: 6000 BC, China

Density: 2.07 (g/cm3) (Alpha)

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Mn

25

54.938

Manganese

Transition Metal

Price: $1.38 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 1.7 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 1774, Sweden

Density: 7.21 (g/cm3)

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Al

13

26.9815

Aluminium

Other Metal

Price: $2.24 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 31 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Low

Discovered: 1825, Denmark

Density: 2.7 (g/cm3)

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Ca

20

40.078

Calcium

Alkaline Earth Metal

Price: $6.08 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 3 Trillion Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 1808, England

Density: 1.54 (g/cm3)

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Fe

26

55.845

Iron

Transition Metal

Price: $0.113 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 179 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 3500 BCE, Egypt

Density: 7.874 (g/cm3)

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Co

27

58.9332

Cobalt

Transition Metal

Price: $29.16 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 8.3 Million Tons

Supply Risk: High

Discovered: 1735, Sweden

Density: 8.9 (g/cm3)

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Ni

28

58.6934

Nickel

Transition Metal

Price: $22.47 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 90 Million Tons

Supply Risk: Medium

Discovered: 1751, Sweden

Density: 8.908 (g/cm3)

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Cu

29

63.546

Copper

Transition Metal

Price: $8.48 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 870 Million Tons

Supply Risk: Low

Discovered:9000BC, Middle East

Density: 8.96 (g/cm3)

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Zn

30

65.38

Zinc

Transition Metal

Price: $2.98 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 250 Million Tons

Supply Risk: Low

Discovered: 1746, Germany

Density: 7.134 (g/cm3)

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Br

35

79.904

Bromine

Halogen

Price: $7.93 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 1 Billion Tons

Supply Risk: High

Discovered: 1826, France

Density: 3.1028 (g/cm3)

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Pd

46

106.42

Palladium

Transition Metal

Price: $40,147 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 70,000 Tons

Supply Risk: High

Discovered: 1803, South Africa

Density: 12 (g/cm3)

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Cd

48

112.414

Cadmium

Transition Metal

Price: $3.30 USD/KG

Global Reserve: 6 Million Tons

Supply Risk: High

Discovered: 1817, Germany

Density: 8.69 (g/cm3)

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