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August 21, 2024
[VIDEO] GEN3 Batteries: 40% Better Than Graphite After 50 Cycles
This video interview provides insights into Novacium’s strategy and market impact on energy storage.
August 21, 2024
GEN3 Silicon-Anode Lithium-Ion Batteries Outperform Graphite by 40% Without Degradation After 50 Cycles
After 50 cycles, 18650 batteries with GEN3 silicon-based material show a 40% capacity improvement over graphite, 25% over GEN1, and 15% over GEN2, with no noticeable degradation.
August 16, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO Breaks down new data on fumed silica production energy efficiency and emissions reduction
He provides details on the significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions achieved.
August 15, 2024
New Data from Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Shows Additional Significant Drop in Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint
Up to 92.0% less energy is required to produce fumed silica in one step compared to conventional industry processes
July 31, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO Discusses World-Record GEN3 18650 Battery Breakthrough
An in-depth look at the development and success of Novacium’s GEN3 18650 batteries.
July 30, 2024
Novacium’s Silicon-Based Batteries with GEN3 Anode Material Surpass 4,000 mAh
World-Class Results: This Milestone adds Novacium to the List of Only 3 Companies with Most Energy-Dense 18650 Batteries
July 24, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO discusses the Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Starting up
Mr. Tourillon provides an in-depth look at the key objectives of the FSR project
July 23, 2024
HPQ Silica Polvere Fumed Silica Reactor: Commissioning Starts
Validation of the pilot plant’s commercial potential is officially underway
July 19, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO on GEN2 Silicon Anode Material Outperforming Graphite and GEN1 Batteries After 150 Cycles
The average capacity of batteries using GEN2 materials started at approximately 3,337.4 mAh and only decreased to 3,256.6 mAh by the 150th cycle.
July 18, 2024
HPQ Silicon Affiliate — Novacium’s GEN2 Advanced Silicon-Based Anode Material Continues Outperforming at 150 Cycles
The GEN2 material batteries maintain strong overall capacity compared to the graphite benchmark and GEN1 material batteries.
August 21, 2024
GEN3 Silicon-Anode Lithium-Ion Batteries Outperform Graphite by 40% Without Degradation After 50 Cycles
After 50 cycles, 18650 batteries with GEN3 silicon-based material show a 40% capacity improvement over graphite, 25% over GEN1, and 15% over GEN2, with no noticeable degradation.
August 15, 2024
New Data from Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Shows Additional Significant Drop in Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint
Up to 92.0% less energy is required to produce fumed silica in one step compared to conventional industry processes
July 30, 2024
Novacium’s Silicon-Based Batteries with GEN3 Anode Material Surpass 4,000 mAh
World-Class Results: This Milestone adds Novacium to the List of Only 3 Companies with Most Energy-Dense 18650 Batteries
July 23, 2024
HPQ Silica Polvere Fumed Silica Reactor: Commissioning Starts
Validation of the pilot plant’s commercial potential is officially underway
July 18, 2024
HPQ Silicon Affiliate — Novacium’s GEN2 Advanced Silicon-Based Anode Material Continues Outperforming at 150 Cycles
The GEN2 material batteries maintain strong overall capacity compared to the graphite benchmark and GEN1 material batteries.
July 9, 2024
HPQ Silica Polvere Signs Letter of Intent with Evonik Corporation
Agreement confirms commercial potential of the Fumed Silica Reactor
June 26, 2024
HPQ Silicon Affiliate — Novacium’s GEN2 Advanced Silicon-Based Anode Material Delivers Superior Performance at 100 Cycles
After 100 cycles of GEN2 material, testing results show continued strong overall capacity improvement.
June 21, 2024
HPQ Silicon Affiliate Novacium Enhances Testing Capabilities by Acquiring Advanced Battery Testing Equipment
The new equipment allows for comprehensive analyses of various Lithium battery formats, including buttons and up to 21700 cylindrical batteries.
June 18, 2024
HPQ Silicon Welcomes Canada’s Recognition of Silicon Metal as a Critical Mineral
The addition will enhance the value of HPQ’s innovative and sustainable silicon production technologies while supporting Canada’s efforts to reshore industrial supply chains.
June 12, 2024
HPQ Silicon Affiliate — Novacium’s GEN2 Advanced Silicon-Based Anode Material Delivers Superior Performance at 50 Cycles
Testing results at 50 cycles of GEN2 material show an overall capacity improvement of approximately 30%.
December 1, 2023
Rising Strong: The Bright Future of Clean Energy Amidst Temporary Challenges
While the clean energy sector has faced significant challenges in the past year, we must remember that these hurdles are temporary, and our commitment to a sustainable future remains unwavering.
November 10, 2023
How HPQ Silicon’s Fumed Silica Reactor Reduces Energy, CO2 Emissions, and Transforms Economic Dynamics in the Silica Industry
When we talk about industrial manufacturing, sustainability and efficiency are paramount.
August 17, 2023
HPQ Silicon publishes new corporate video featuring walkthrough footage of its GEN3 QRR PUREVAP™ Pilot Plant
In the video, shareholders and those interested in the HPQ story are provided with an exclusive look at HPQ’s proprietary GEN3 QRR Pilot Plant, currently under testing in Montreal.
July 4, 2023
The Role of Silicon in Decarbonizing Vehicle Life Cycle Emissions: A Perspective on HPQ Silicon’s Technology
Discover how HPQ Silicon’s sustainable solutions are set to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry and significantly reduce life cycle emissions.
June 13, 2023
Firms tied to industrial reshoring will be winners in the emerging market paradigm, says famous portfolio manager
According to Mr. Eisman a new global investment paradigm is emerging that could further accelerate the renewable energy revolution.
May 22, 2023
Path to Reshaping Manufacturing with Sustainable Silicon: Reflecting on my Recent Presentation Tour across Europe
Amidst the bustling cities of Europe, a revolution is brewing—a revolution powered by HPQ’s high-purity silicon metal.
March 23, 2023
Latest industry white paper shows momentum for transformational North American solar panel manufacturing
The paper concludes that the current policy environment is enough to meaningfully manufacture all elements of the solar supply chain in the United States in the medium and long term.
June 21, 2022
Investors plan to continue investing in cleantech even though there are talks of an impending recession
With the ongoing global market volatility, many cleantech professionals have come to wonder how safe the industry’s future is.
October 7, 2021
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) scientists reach an important step in silicon anodes for lithium-ion battery research
Scientists show exactly how promising approach to better batteries breaks down
April 21, 2021
Short sellers are starting to use their malicious tactics to target the battery R&D industry
Most automakers have now committed to electrifying their fleets.
August 21, 2024
[VIDEO] GEN3 Batteries: 40% Better Than Graphite After 50 Cycles
This video interview provides insights into Novacium’s strategy and market impact on energy storage.
August 16, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO Breaks down new data on fumed silica production energy efficiency and emissions reduction
He provides details on the significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions achieved.
July 31, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO Discusses World-Record GEN3 18650 Battery Breakthrough
An in-depth look at the development and success of Novacium’s GEN3 18650 batteries.
July 24, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO discusses the Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Starting up
Mr. Tourillon provides an in-depth look at the key objectives of the FSR project
July 19, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO on GEN2 Silicon Anode Material Outperforming Graphite and GEN1 Batteries After 150 Cycles
The average capacity of batteries using GEN2 materials started at approximately 3,337.4 mAh and only decreased to 3,256.6 mAh by the 150th cycle.
July 10, 2024
AGORACOM Interview: HPQ CEO Discusses the Commercialization of Fumed Silica Reactor Technology and LOI with Evonik Corporation
This collaboration underscores HPQ’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing solutions.
October 19, 2023
3rd Fumed Silica NDA Signed — Inside Edition Ep. #4 with CEO Bernard Tourillon
Bernard provides insights on the third Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) a Fumed Silica player signed.
September 27, 2023
AGORACOM Interview: HPQ CEO discusses the Commercialization of Novacium’s Hydrogen Production System, Three-party MOU
As France sets ambitious carbon neutrality goals, our partnership aims to be at the forefront of this transformation.
September 15, 2023
Spotlight Interview: CEO of HPQ Silicon and George Tsiolis of AGORACOM IR Discuss Future of Fumed Silica Production, Second NDA.
The NDA suggests that there is third-party interest in HPQ’s technology.
September 10, 2023
Truly Low-Carbon Footprint and Safe Hydrogen Production — Inside Edition Ep. #3 with CEO Bernard Tourillon
Patent Application Filed for an Autonomous, Low-carbon Footprint, on-demand Pressurized Hydrogen Production System. No Electricity Required.
June 1, 2024
Silicon-based batteries inch to record capacity: HPQ Silicon Featured on SustainableBiz
Tyler Choi, Business Editor for Energy Batteries Greater Montreal, examines the promising results from HPQ and its French affiliate, Novacium SAS.
July 28, 2023
Redefining the Fumed Silica Industry: HPQ Silicon CEO interviewed on Proactive Investors
HPQ Silicon is featured in an article by Proactive Investors.
June 15, 2023
HPQ tests breakthrough low-carbon fumed silica reactor tech — SustainableBiz [dot] ca
HPQ Silicon is featured in an article by SustainableBiz.
May 11, 2023
Anatomy of a Flagship Asset: HPQ Silicon’s (TSXV:HPQ) optimized silicon production technology — The Market Herald
HPQ Silicon is featured in an article by The Market Herald.
January 28, 2023
Featured in an editorial in “The Market Herald” — Quebec Innovative Materials advances supply partnership with HPQ Silicon
The article abstract follows: HPQ Silicon (HPQ) has approved silicon samples from Quebec Innovative Materials (QIMC). Under the memorandum of understanding (MOU), Quebec Innovative will supply HPQ with silica materials for testing its GEN3 PUREVAP Quartz Reduction Reactor. The GEN3 Reactor seeks to transform quartz into high-purity silicon through the continuous operation of a plasma […]
September 30, 2022
HPQ Silicon: An Early Look At Next Gen Silicon Manufacturing — Seeking Alpha
HPQ Silicon is featured in a Seeking Alpha article.
June 3, 2022
HPQ Silicon featured in tenth edition of popular publication — Innovation News Network
Developing new silicon and silica-based manufacturing technologies in North America. HPQ got a 4-page feature in the tenth edition of the Innovation Platform’s popular publication that covers a wide variety of exciting developments in the fields of science and technology. This edition has extensive coverage on energy, with a key focus on battery development, energy […]
May 12, 2022
Exploiting silicon and silica-based technologies in North America — Innovation News Network
HPQ Silicon is featured in an Innovation News Network article.
September 13, 2021
Quebec companies try plasma technology to produce greener fumed silica (The Globe and Mail)
HPQ Silicon is featured in The Globe and Mail article.
August 21, 2024
[VIDEO] GEN3 Batteries: 40% Better Than Graphite After 50 Cycles
This video interview provides insights into Novacium’s strategy and market impact on energy storage.
August 21, 2024
GEN3 Silicon-Anode Lithium-Ion Batteries Outperform Graphite by 40% Without Degradation After 50 Cycles
After 50 cycles, 18650 batteries with GEN3 silicon-based material show a 40% capacity improvement over graphite, 25% over GEN1, and 15% over GEN2, with no noticeable degradation.
August 16, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO Breaks down new data on fumed silica production energy efficiency and emissions reduction
He provides details on the significant reductions in energy consumption and carbon emissions achieved.
August 15, 2024
New Data from Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Shows Additional Significant Drop in Both Energy Use and Carbon Footprint
Up to 92.0% less energy is required to produce fumed silica in one step compared to conventional industry processes
July 31, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO Discusses World-Record GEN3 18650 Battery Breakthrough
An in-depth look at the development and success of Novacium’s GEN3 18650 batteries.
July 30, 2024
Novacium’s Silicon-Based Batteries with GEN3 Anode Material Surpass 4,000 mAh
World-Class Results: This Milestone adds Novacium to the List of Only 3 Companies with Most Energy-Dense 18650 Batteries
July 24, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO discusses the Fumed Silica Reactor Commissioning Starting up
Mr. Tourillon provides an in-depth look at the key objectives of the FSR project
July 23, 2024
HPQ Silica Polvere Fumed Silica Reactor: Commissioning Starts
Validation of the pilot plant’s commercial potential is officially underway
July 19, 2024
Interview: HPQ CEO on GEN2 Silicon Anode Material Outperforming Graphite and GEN1 Batteries After 150 Cycles
The average capacity of batteries using GEN2 materials started at approximately 3,337.4 mAh and only decreased to 3,256.6 mAh by the 150th cycle.
July 18, 2024
HPQ Silicon Affiliate — Novacium’s GEN2 Advanced Silicon-Based Anode Material Continues Outperforming at 150 Cycles
The GEN2 material batteries maintain strong overall capacity compared to the graphite benchmark and GEN1 material batteries.