Directa Plus , an Italian company based in Lomazzo in Como, has signed a memorandum of understanding (memorandum of understanding) with NexTech Batteries , a US company based in Nevada engaged in the development of batteries lithium-sulfur , solutions that should guarantee a energy density five times greater than traditional solutions with lithium, as well as cost advantages, of production and increased safety (does not show thermal instability).

Under the terms of the agreement, Directa Plus will provide NexTech Batteries with “nano platelets” in G + graphene for the creation of the cathode of lithium-sulfur batteries . Before signing the agreement, NexTech has completed a series of tests to validate the suitability of Directa Plus material. According to what reported by “La Provincia di Como”, NexTech will enjoy a period of exclusive use of graphene G + of five years in the battery sector .

“By some market analysis “, said the CEO of Directa Plus Giulio Cesareo to the newspaper,” our attention was captured by this small Nevada company that has been awarded a very significant patent: our commercial agreement, signed two weeks ago , is also very relevant in terms of quantities supplied. With this agreement we enter a market of enormous dimensions and characterized by a very important development in the coming years “.

The diffusion of electronics consumption, but above all the transition to electric cars, could open up really important growth scenarios for the Italian company. NexTech Batteries was founded in early 2016 and obtained the exclusive license of the lithium-sulfur battery technology developed by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory of United States.