Silicon-dominant anode architecture
Engineered silicon composites rather than graphite blends with additives - structured to accommodate lithiation strain while maintaining electronic connectivity through cycling.
Early stage startup · Hiring
Novel silicon anode architecture
to change how batteries are built
Ensonergy develops lithium-ion cells built on silicon-dominant anodes. Silicon stores roughly ten times more lithium per gram than graphite; our cell architecture aims to address the volumetric expansion and interfacial instability that have kept it out of commercial batteries.
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01 · Technology
Silicon stores ~10× more lithium than graphite. Controlling its expansion is the core problem.
Silicon's theoretical specific capacity (~3,600 mAh/g) is nearly ten times that of graphite (372 mAh/g). Realizing it requires managing a ~300% volume change during lithiation - particle fracture, unstable SEI growth, and loss of cyclable lithium. Ensonergy's anode architecture and cell design are engineered around these failure modes.
Co-engineered cell chemistry
Anode, electrolyte formulation, and cell design developed as one system to stabilize the SEI and preserve cyclable lithium at the full-cell level.
Process-compatible manufacturing
Electrodes designed for standard roll-to-roll coating and existing production lines, reducing scale-up risk.
Performance data
Si-dominant composite, XX vol% first-cycle efficiency XX.X% areal capacity X.X mAh/cm²
Can be discussed under NDA with interested parties.
~10×
Theoretical specific capacity of silicon relative to graphite (~3,600 vs. 372 mAh/g).
~300%
Volume expansion of silicon at full lithiation - the failure mode our architecture is built to control.
2019
Founded. In stealth while first-generation cells are validated in-house.
02 · Team
A multidisciplinary team
Ensonergy is scientists and engineers working directly on cell development. Early hires shape both the technology and the company.
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Founding-stage responsibility
Direct responsibility for core technical decisions which allows for rapid career development.
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In-house cell development
Hands-on work from materials synthesis to full-cell build and electrochemical validation.
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Access to world-class facilities
Work in various labs and environments, with freedom to find solutions to problems in unique ways.
03 · Open roles
Now recruiting: Research & lab operations.
Applications are reviewed directly by the founding team. Additional roles will be posted as development progresses.
Battery Cell Research Scientist
Drive silicon-anode and full-cell research - materials and electrode development, electrochemical characterization, and failure analysis feeding directly into next-generation cell design.
Part-Time Battery Laboratory Technician
Support day-to-day cell build and test - electrode preparation, coin- and pouch-cell assembly, cycler operation, and keeping the lab running cleanly and safely.
Applications and inquiries: careers@ensonergy.com
Collaboration and more information: info@ensonergy.com