Resilience Through Innovation: How MOLECULAR REBAR® Strengthens Battery Manufacturing in Unstable Markets

Our world is changing in unprecedented ways. Global trade is being rewritten by tariff disputes, international conflicts, logistical nightmares, and inflationary pressures still lingering from the fallout of Covid-19. And yet, the Battery Market persists and is, at least in certain sectors, growing strongly when the right companies push the right products and address the right problems. Black Diamond Structures, LLC is proud to have been a part of the energy industry for over 11 years and we are excited to continue supporting the needs of market as it changes and adapts to new threats and opportunities.
In Asia and Europe, the growing popularity of electric vehicles places new demands on AUX battery designs which MOLECULAR REBAR(R) can help solve. We will present evidence showing how our products can improve the Charge Recovery and general cyclability of this new class of batteries. In India, Africa, and other hot climates, where the weather sets new records yearly, corrosion remains the battery killer and higher temperatures only serve to intensify it. MOLECULAR REBAR(R) can help stave off corrosion and delay PAM shedding to help overcome this issue and, potentially, decrease the deep cycle market’s dependency on Antimony to bolster grid strength. Customer testimonials discussing these concepts will be shared. Globally, where increased energy and raw material costs have made it more expensive to build batteries, our PbLite(R) process additive can improve production throughput, increase pasting speed, enhance CPK, and lower manufacturing costs for our customers making them more competitive and profitable.
We will also introduce our alliance with Addenda and Atomized Product Group (APG) to the Asian market and share some of our exciting joint product development plans which leverage our dispersion and expander expertise.

Presenters

Dr Paul Everill

Chief Technology Officer, Black Diamond Structures

Paul Everill leads the development of Black Diamond Structures’ proprietary MOLECULAR REBAR® nanotechnology solutions for lead-acid and lithium-ion chemistries as Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Everill has spent over a decade driving the material and application development of multiple carbon nanotube-based additives for the energy storage market. He routinely represents Black Diamond Structures at global summits, regulatory meetings, and customer visits. At the Black Diamond facility in Austin, TX, Paul works to ensure that his customer’s needs are matched by Black Diamond’s internal development. Dr. Everill holds a PhD in Biochemistry from Tufts University in Boston, MA, and Bachelor’s degrees in Biochemistry and English from the University of Texas at Austin. Paul is happy to support the Consortium for Battery Innovation in various research pursuits, and as a member of its Executive Board.

Dr Nanjan Sugumaran

Independent Consultant, Black Diamond Structures

Dr. Nanjan Sugumaran is a prodigious resource for the lead-acid battery industry in his home country of India, and far beyond. He boasts over 40 years of experience from all levels of lead-acid battery manufacture and has supported dozens of battery companies reach their goals, improve their products, and optimize their fabrication. Dr. Sugumaran routinely speaks at ILZDA and PowerOn conferences, actively promotes lead-acid batteries in government-level initiatives, and supports the research community through his work with local research institutes. Dr. Sugumaran has been an independent consultant of Black Diamond Structures, LLC, for 12 years.

Mohamed Sharif

Sales Director, Black Diamond Structures

Mohamed Sharif currently serves as Black Diamond Structures’ Sales Director for the eastern hemisphere where he supports his customers in Asia, India, Africa, and beyond. Educated at the Central Electrochemical Research Institute (CERCI) and beginning his lead-acid battery career at Amara Raja, Mohamed has transitioned from a smart and capable Applicaiton Engineer to an effective and customer-focused salesman. Mr. Sharif has worked for Black Diamond Structures to promote MOLECULAR REBAR(R) products around the globe for over 9 years.

Pratchaya Senangnart

Application Development Manager, Black Diamond Structures

Pratchaya Senangnart is a keen technologist with a varied background in materials development, battery science, and application management. He earned his Bachelor’s degree at Silpakorn University before landing positions in Thai Storage Battery, PPG Coatings, and ultimately, Black Diamond Structures where he has served for over 8 years. Pratchaya brings a fundamental understanding of battery chemistry to the team, and combines it with process-level knowledge to help Black Diamond, and more importantly his customers, meet their needs by maximally leveraging MOLECULAR REBAR(R) technology.