H2G Green Limited along with its subsidiary Green Energy Investment Holding Private Limited (GEIH), has announced a significant licensing agreement with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR). This collaboration marks a crucial step towards commercializing a novel technology that transforms waste biomassBiomass is a complex biological organic or non-organic solid product derived from living or recently living organism and available naturally. Various types of wastes such as animal manure, waste paper, sludge and many industrial wastes are also treated as biomass because like natural biomass these More into high-value hard carbon material, primarily for use in sodium-ion batteries.

GEIH’s innovative technology already converts waste biomass into green hydrogen and other sustainable materials, including biocharBiochar is a carbon-rich material created from biomass decomposition in low-oxygen conditions. It has important applications in environmental remediation, soil improvement, agriculture, carbon sequestration, energy storage, and sustainable materials, promoting efficiency and reducing waste in various contexts while addressing climate change challenges. More. Under this new agreement, GEIH will utilize a proprietary treatment process developed by A*STAR’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) to purify this biochar into hard carbon. Hard carbon is highly sought after for its properties as an anode material in both sodium-ion and lithium-ion batteries, and it also finds applications in water and air purification, and as a conductive additive in paints.

The next phase of this partnership will focus on scaling up the biochar purification process, specifically targeting the production of hard carbon for sodium-ion battery anodes. Early exploratory research has indicated that GEIH’s hard carbon exhibits superior qualities, particularly a high graphite content, making it exceptionally well-suited for these batteries. This is significant given the potential for sodium-ion batteries in grid-scale energy storage, electric vehicles, and consumer electronics, offering a more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to the abundance of sodium.

H2G’s overall process is designed with circularity in mind, converting various types of silica-free biomass into hydrogen, biochar, bio-oil, and wood vinegar, all while incorporating carbon sequestration. This initiative not only supports Singapore’s low-carbon energy strategy but also provides sustainable materials for diverse industries, furthering efforts to reduce environmental impact across multiple sectors.