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🧬 Material Genomics

Every Material Has
a Genetic Fingerprint

For over 12 years, C4V has been cataloguing the deep electrochemical, structural, and chemical identity of every critical battery material. This reference library is the foundation upon which all Digital DNA™ intelligence is built.

The Concept

DNA for Batteries

Just as human genomics encodes heritable traits that determine health and disease susceptibility, every battery material carries an electrochemical fingerprint — a unique combination of crystal structure, composition, defect density, particle morphology, and surface chemistry — that determines how it will behave throughout its life.

C4V's Material Genomics approach captures this fingerprint at characterisation and links it forward through every downstream process — so when a battery fails in the field three years later, we can trace it back to the specific material batch that was the root cause.

Continuous electrochemical signature spectrum

12+
Years data
8
Chemistries
50M+
Data points
XRD
Crystal structure, phase composition and lattice parameter determination across synthesis batches
XPS
Surface chemistry, oxidation states and CEI/SEI composition characterisation
EIS
Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for interfacial resistance and diffusion mapping
SEM/TEM
Particle morphology, cracking, coating uniformity and nanoscale structural analysis
ICP-MS
Elemental composition and transition metal dissolution quantification
The Reference Library

Catalogued Battery Materials

Every major cathode chemistry, anode material, electrolyte system and separator type — genomically fingerprinted and continuously updated.

NMC
NMC 811 / 622 / 532
Layered Oxide Cathode

High energy density cathode family. Fingerprints cover Ni-rich gradient compositions, single-crystal morphologies and Co-free variants.

LFP
Lithium Iron Phosphate
Olivine Cathode

Safety-dominant chemistry for BESS and commercial EV. Genomics tracks carbon coating uniformity, particle size distribution and Fe-site defects.

NCA
NMC/NCA Blended
Ni-Rich Cathode

High-power applications with Al stabilisation. Fingerprints capture Al distribution homogeneity and cation-disordered surface layers.

Gr
Synthetic Graphite
Anode Material

Primary commercial anode. Genomics covers crystallinity, particle shape, BET surface area and first-cycle irreversible capacity mapping.

Si-C
Silicon-Carbon Composite
Anode Material

Next-gen anode for energy density improvement. Genomics tracks Si content, volume expansion and SEI stability markers.

ELYT
Liquid Electrolyte Systems
Electrolyte

LiPF₆-based formulations. Fingerprints cover ionic conductivity, decomposition pathways and additive efficacy signatures.

SEP
Polyolefin Separators
Separator

PP/PE membranes. Genomics captures porosity, tortuosity, thermal shrinkage onset and coating adhesion quality.

Na-ion
Sodium-Ion Materials
Next-Gen Chemistry

Emerging chemistry for stationary storage. Fingerprint library being built for Prussian blue analogues and layered oxide cathodes.

Access the Reference Library

Qualified partners can access the Digital DNA™ Material Genomics reference library through our API. Contact us to learn about data access and integration options.