What OneD Battery Sciences does

OneD Battery Sciences (legal entity OneD Material Inc., formerly OneD Material) is a Palo Alto, California-based nanotechnology company founded in 2013 after acquiring Nanosys' SINANODE silicon nanowire technology. The company develops and licenses its proprietary SINANODE platform, which uses chemical vapor deposition (CVD) to infuse silicon nanowires into commercial EV-grade graphite, yielding a 3,250 mAh/g reversible capacity and tripling anode energy density versus graphite-only anodes while lowering cost per kWh. The technology is designed to drop into existing graphite supply chains and supports wet or dry electrode coating in cylindrical, pouch, or prismatic cell formats.

The company monetizes its technology through three business models: (1) Joint Development Agreements with EV OEMs and cell makers to qualify and optimize SINANODE anodes for specific platforms (e.g., GM Ultium); (2) a Pilot Production Program delivering material from its $20 million, 100,000 kg/yr Moses Lake, Washington facility (commissioned 2024) and a Munich-based pilot through SINANODE Europe GmbH; and (3) Large-Scale Production Licensing, exemplified by the Koch Modular partnership targeting 20,000 tons/yr — enough for approximately one million EVs annually. Revenue mechanics combine licensing royalties, JDA professional-services fees, and pilot hardware sales; pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Customer concentration is anchored in major EV OEMs and cell makers (GM, Customcells, Shanghai Putailai), supported by board-level representation from GM Ventures, Volta Energy Technologies, and ex-Opel/Continental CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann. The IP estate of 240+ granted patents across the US, Europe, China, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan, and Australia underpins the licensing model, and a 2025 Minviro LCA verified a 35% reduction in EV battery pack carbon footprint, strengthening the sustainability narrative for OEM procurement.

Name

OneD Battery Sciences

Legal name

OneD Material Inc.

Website

https://onedsinanode.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

OneD Battery Sciences is a Palo Alto-based nanotechnology company that licenses its SINANODE silicon nanowire technology to EV OEMs and battery manufacturers, enabling up to 40% higher energy density in graphite-based lithium-ion battery anodes via CVD processing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

EV Battery Anode Materials

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Anode Materials Manufacturing (Graphite, Silicon, LTO) (EUAFABAC)

Keywords

• Silicon anode technology
• EV battery materials
• Lithium-ion anodes
• Silicon nanowire batteries
• Battery materials licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Palo Alto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing: OneD generates revenue by licensing its SINANODE® technology to EV OEMs and battery manufacturers. Licensees gain access to the proprietary silicon nanowire process for integration into their battery production.
2. Joint Development Agreements: Revenue from co-development partnerships with battery manufacturers and automotive OEMs to integrate SINANODE technology into specific customer applications.
3. Pilot Production Programs: Revenue from the Moses Lake pilot plant producing SINANODE materials for customer testing and validation prior to full-scale licensing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

OneD Battery Sciences develops and licenses SINANODE, a silicon anode technology platform that fuses silicon nanowires into commercial EV-grade graphite via chemical vapor deposition to triple anode energy density (3,250 mAh/g reversible capacity) and lower cost per kWh. The company monetizes the platform through Joint Development Agreements, a Pilot Production Program at its Moses Lake, WA facility, and Large-Scale Production Licensing to industrial partners.

Product overview

OneD Battery Sciences offers SINANODE, a silicon anode technology platform for EV batteries. The core technology fuses silicon nanowires into commercial EV-grade graphite using chemical vapor deposition (CVD), addressing the volume expansion challenges that have limited silicon adoption in batteries. The company operates through three business models: Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) to optimize anodes for OEM prototype cells, a Pilot Production Program with facilities in Moses Lake, WA and Europe for qualification and pre-production, and Large-Scale Production Licensing to enable industrial partners to build SINANODE processing plants at EV-scale. SINANODE technology achieves 3,250 mAh/g reversible capacity, triples anode energy density, enables faster charging, and reduces cost per kWh while leveraging existing supply chain infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SINANODE: Silicon anode technology platform that infuses silicon nanowires into EV-grade graphite to increase energy density and reduce costs for EV batteries.

Products and services

• SINANODE Silicon Anode Technology Platform Proprietary silicon anode technology platform that fuses silicon nanowires into EV-grade graphite via chemical vapor deposition to achieve 3,250 mAh/g reversible capacity and tripling of anode energy density while reducing cost per kWh. Licensed to EV OEMs and battery manufacturers through technology licensing and joint development agreements for integration into lithium-ion battery cells.
• SINANODE Pilot Production Program Pilot-scale production service that produces SINANODE silicon-graphite anode materials for customer qualification, testing, and validation prior to full-scale licensing. Operates from a 100,000 kg/year capacity facility in Moses Lake, Washington with a $20 million investment, and through SINANODE Europe GmbH in Munich for European customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% higher energy density in EV batteries compared to conventional graphite anodes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered major and supporting.

• Shanghai Putailai New Energy TechnologymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic joint development agreement with Shanghai Putailai, a major battery materials supplier, to integrate SINANODE technology into battery manufacturing processes. This partnership aims to accelerate commercialization of silicon-anode batteries.
• CustomcellsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with Customcells, a German company specializing in custom lithium-ion battery cells, to develop and produce batteries incorporating SINANODE silicon nanowire technology for premium applications.
• Koch ModularsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Koch Modular for process equipment and modular manufacturing solutions to support SINANODE production scale-up.
• CVD Equipment CorporationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with CVD Equipment Corporation for chemical vapor deposition equipment used in the SINANODE manufacturing process.
• Harvard UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic research partnership with Harvard University for continued development and advancement of silicon anode technology and battery performance.
• REC SiliconsupportingOthersSilicon feedstock supplier for SINANODE production, providing the raw material used in the silicon nanowire growth process.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sila Nanotechnologies: Direct competitor developing silicon-dominant anode materials (Titan Silicon) for EV batteries, using a different silicon chemistry but targeting the same OEM customers and value proposition of higher energy density at parity cost.
• Group14 Technologies: Direct competitor producing silicon-carbon anode materials (SCC55) for EV and consumer batteries, with similar licensing/JDA go-to-market and engagements with major OEMs including Porsche and StoreDot.
• Amprius Technologies: Direct competitor using silicon anode technology (silicon nanowires on a different substrate architecture) for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, supplying aviation and EV markets with a comparable silicon-anode value proposition.
• Enevate: Direct competitor developing silicon-dominant anode technology (XFC-Energy) for fast-charging EV batteries, sharing the same enterprise licensing model and EV OEM customer base as OneD.
• Nexeon: Direct competitor developing silicon anode materials for Li-ion batteries with similar licensing/JDA business model targeting EV OEMs and battery manufacturers globally.

Emerging players

• Enovix: Emerging player using a 3D cell architecture with silicon-containing anodes to deliver higher energy density, competing for the same EV and consumer electronics customers seeking energy density gains.
• Solid Power: Emerging player in next-generation battery chemistries (solid-state with silicon anodes) for EVs; competes for similar OEM R&D budgets and partnership slots though targeting a more disruptive longer-term technology.
• QuantumScape: Emerging player developing solid-state lithium-metal batteries; adjacent rather than direct competitor, but pursues similar OEM partnerships (including VW) and targets the same EV energy-density pain points.

Broad incumbents

• Panasonic Energy: Broad incumbent battery manufacturer supplying Tesla and other OEMs; competes indirectly by offering conventional graphite-anode cells and has its own silicon-anode R&D, representing the established alternative OneD must displace.
• LG Energy Solution: Broad incumbent EV battery cell manufacturer serving GM, Hyundai and other OEMs; has internal silicon-anode development and is a likely OneD licensing customer as well as a competitor with internal alternatives.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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