Graphite is a versatile non-metal that possesses unique thermal, chemical, and electrical properties. Biocompatible – derived from carbon — and designated as a critical mineral by the United States due to its supply chain vulnerability and because graphite serves an essential function in the manufacturing of a product, the absence of which would have significant consequences for the economy and national security of USA. It is a driving factor in new innovations and applications, including Graphene “the New Plastics”.

China currently dominates the global supply. Due to the Booming EV and Energy Storage industries, it is now a net importer for the first time in decades. Standard refining method is with Dangerous Hydrofluoric Acid (China) or Energy and Cost Intensive High Temperature Ovens (Western World). After numerous think tanks and journalists shed light on mining and processing standards, the provenance of battery raw materials, ecofriendly- processing techniques, adequate battery manufacturing standards, eco-friendly processing techniques are now required by most end-users.

Urbix is the first and only truly American clean commercial manufacturer of battery anode materials geared to address the opportunities and challenges currently facing the EV graphite market. The Urbix proprietary process is the only clean tech, low cost solution in the world. Urbix technology provides consistent and high-quality graphite that exceeds the criteria for ESG life cycle assessments. Urbix’s battery grade graphite outperforms any synthetic anode, possessing a longer cycle life and greater energy density at significantly lower cost.