Shaping Tomorrow’s Batteries with Bio-Based Innovation
High-performance materials for cleaner, smarter energy storage.
About us
Sustainable Materials for Advanced Batteries
We develop cutting-edge materials and polymers that power the next generation of energy storage.
Our silicon anode technology takes today’s Li-ion batteries to the next level — enabling ultra-fast charging (around 5 minutes) and exceptional energy density (~500 Wh/kg).
By using sustainable, locally sourced materials, we combine high performance with environmental responsibility — driving the transition toward a cleaner, more energy-efficient future.
Innovative Silicon Enhanced Battery Technology
- Fast charging
- Smaller battery size and weight
Bio-based binder and coating technology
Pioneering Sustainable Energy with Forest-Derived Polymers
Meet the innovators driving breakthroughs in sustainable battery technology.
Olena Sevastyanova, PhD, Docent (Assoc.Prof.)
Chair of the Board & Co-Founder
Olena holds a PhD in Wood Chemistry and has over 20 years of experience in wood chemistry, pulp technology, and lignin research. Her expertise includes lignin characterization, modification, and valorization into high-value materials for sustainable applications.
Sadegh (Armin) Askari Ghotbabadi, PhD
CEO & Co-Founder
Armin holds a PhD in Materials Science and has over 10 years of experience in material development for energy storage, electrochemistry, and biopolymers.
Our Mission
Explore ARLENATECH’s Commitment to Sustainable Innovation
At ArlenaTech , we are redefining the future of energy storage through renewable materials innovation.
Our binder and anode technologies enable
- lightweight,
- high-capacity, and
- eco-friendly batteries
supporting the global transition toward a fossil-free and circular economy.
Products
LignoAnode Product Portfolio
1. Core Brand
LignoAnode Technology
A biobased binder platform engineered for high-performance silicon (Si) and silicon–graphite (Si–Gr) anodes. Our technology enables sustainable, high-capacity lithium-ion batteries by combining renewable chemistry with exceptional electrochemical performance and electrode stability – ensuring superior battery efficiency and a reduced environmental footprint.
2. Product Families
Product Line 1 — LignoAnode Binders for Li-ion Batteries
LignoAnode-Pure
Lignin content: 0 %
Target Anode Type: Nano-Si
Description: A fully biobased, water-soluble binder derived from renewable polyols. Designed for next-generation high-capacity silicon anodes, it combines strong adhesion, mechanical resilience, and environmental compatibility.
Key Features:
- High purity
- Excellent particle dispersion
- Elastic film formation Stable SEI
- High initial Coulombic efficiency (CE)
- Strong binding to Si/SiOx via functional groups
- Water-processible
LignoAnode-Nano
Lignin content: 50 %
Target Anode Type: Nano-Si
Description: Lignin-modified polyol binder. Engineered for silicon and carbon composite anodes, providing superior cohesion, elasticity, and long-term electrode stability.
Key Features:
- Enhanced cohesion and strong binding via functional groups
- Low swelling in electrolyte
- Excellent electrochemical stability
- Water-dispersible formulation
LignoAnode-MicroPure
Lignin content: 0 %
Target Anode Type: Micro-Si
Description: A bio-based binder engineered for micro-silicon anodes, offering excellent elasticity, electrode integrity, and sustainable processing.
Key Features:
- Elastic and self-healing behavior
- Strong binding to Si via polar groups
- Crack suppression and mechanical resilience
- Stable SEI formation
- Excellent electrochemical stability
- Enables high-capacity anode performance
LignoAnode-SiGr
Lignin content: 70 %
Target Anode Type: Si–Gr composite
Description: Optimized lignin-based binder for silicon–graphite (Si–Gr) blended anodes, providing excellent adhesion, flexibility, and cycling stability.
Key Features:
- Enhanced electrical conductivity and strong adhesion
- Improved cycling stability and electrode integrity
- Renewable, sustainable composition
Product Line 2 — LignoSi Carbon-Coated Silicon Anode Powder (coming soon)
LignoSi
Description: LignoSi represents the next frontier in our sustainable battery materials portfolio.
This high-performance carbon-coated silicon anode powder is designed to complement the LignoAnode binder platform, offering a fully integrated solution for next-generation Li-ion batteries with superior energy density and durability.
Key Advantages:
- Advanced carbon coating for enhanced electrical conductivity
- Controlled particle morphology for stable cycling
- Derived from sustainable and scalable precursors
Contact
Contact with us
If you would like to contact us, you can do so using the form below.
