Solidion Technology Inc. has been awarded a significant grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to enhance its research into anti-corrosive additives for molten-salts-based heat transfer fluids used in advanced nuclear reactors. This funding will support the company’s efforts to scale up the synthesis of a carbon-nanosphere material, aimed at improving the efficiency and safety of nuclear energy systems.
The announcement, made on December 29, 2025, highlights Solidion’s ongoing collaboration with the renowned Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This partnership is expected to yield advancements in nanofluids-based energy materials, specifically engineered colloidal suspensions of hollow carbon nanoparticles in traditional molten salts. These developments are crucial for enhancing heat transfer capabilities while reducing corrosion in nuclear reactors, ultimately lowering costs and accelerating the commercialization of small modular nuclear reactors, including advanced molten salt reactors.
Jaymes Winters, the Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology, expressed his enthusiasm about the recognition from the DOE. He stated, “Consecutive awards from the Department of Energy is proof positive that Solidion is not only innovative in energy storage, but energy processes, liquids and materials as well.”
This latest grant follows the company’s earlier achievements, which include receiving the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award in partnership with Oak Ridge for innovation in Electrochemical Graphitization in Molten Salts (E-GRIMS). Additionally, Solidion secured funding from ARPA-E, the Advanced Research Projects Agency, for research related to the Electrochemical Manufacturing of High-Performance Graphite based on biomass-derived carbon.
Innovative Solutions for Energy Challenges
Solidion Technology, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is dedicated to developing advanced battery technologies. The company operates pilot production facilities in Dayton, Ohio, where it focuses on manufacturing battery materials and components. Solidion’s portfolio boasts over 525 patents, covering innovations in high-capacity, silane gas-free, and graphene-enabled silicon anodes, as well as biomass-based graphite and advanced lithium-sulfur technologies.
The research supported by this grant is part of a broader effort to address the challenges faced by the nuclear energy sector. By enhancing the performance and longevity of heat transfer fluids, Solidion aims to contribute significantly to the development of safer and more efficient nuclear reactors, which are vital to meeting global energy demands.
As the world continues to seek sustainable energy solutions, Solidion Technology’s initiatives reflect a commitment to innovation and collaboration in the field of nuclear energy. The company’s advancements not only position it as a leader in energy storage but also as a key player in the evolution of nuclear technology.
For more information about Solidion Technology and its research initiatives, visit their official website.
