The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on a multiphase CTMA initiative to develop low-cost isotropic and mesophase pitch-derived synthetic graphite and battery anode-based materials.
Phase III will build on the successes of earlier phases and Specific goals include:
- developing, producing, and testing carbon precursor materials, including isotropic pitch, mesophase pitch, and synthetic graphite ideal for advanced Li-ion batteries
- using those precursor materials to develop prototype battery cells
- exploring the feasibility of reclaiming waste streams from the various process steps to make the overall procedure more competitive and scalable
If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.
Interested Submissions Due by 10/27/25.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
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