
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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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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