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PyroGenesis Produces Battery-Grade Graphite from Carbon Black Using Proprietary Plasma System

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  • PyroGenesis Inc. successfully produced high-quality battery-grade graphite from carbon black using a proprietary two-step plasma process.
  • The carbon black feedstock was created in a first-ever achievement where natural gas and methane acted as sole feedstocks in plasma torches to generate carbon black & hydrogen without secondary additives.
  • The second step converted the carbon black directly into graphite using high-temperature plasma in an inert atmosphere, achieving over 96% graphitization as confirmed by an independent lab.
  • The graphite's graphitization level exceeds the 90% to 95% standard typically required for lithium-ion battery anodes.
  • PyroGenesis designed the full two-step system for a Canadian client exploring commercial carbon applications, utilizing only methane or natural gas as feedstock beyond the plasma gas.
  • The company holds a 10% royalty on future gross revenues from the client's initial commercial plant & a 5% royalty on any subsequent plants.
  • PyroGenesis serves as the exclusive plasma supplier & engineering service provider for the construction of such graphite production facilities.
  • The project follows a $1 million Phase 1 contract for a customized pilot-scale reactor & testing infrastructure announced in September 2024.
  • CEO P. Peter Pascali highlighted the strategic importance of the technology for securing a domestic graphite supply chain in North America, reducing reliance on China which controls over 95% of the global battery-grade graphite supply.
  • Graphite is recognized by the Government of Canada as a critical mineral with demand rising due to growth in electric vehicles & energy storage systems.
  • The next phase of the project will focus on advancing the technology toward a commercial-scale production system.