Solidion Technology Inc. has announced the receipt of a second grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) aimed at enhancing materials research for next-generation nuclear reactors. The Dallas-based company, which specializes in advanced battery technology, will use this funding to scale up a carbon nanosphere material intended as an anti-corrosive additive in molten-salt-based heat transfer fluids utilized in advanced molten salt nuclear reactors.
Focus on Advanced Energy Materials
The project, supported by the DOE, will concentrate on developing nanofluids-based energy materials. These materials are designed as engineered colloidal suspensions of hollow carbon nanoparticles integrated into conventional molten salts. The primary goal is to enhance heat transfer efficiency while simultaneously minimizing corrosion within nuclear reactors.
Solidion asserts that this innovative technology is vital for reducing costs, enhancing safety, and hastening the commercialization of small modular nuclear reactors, particularly those employing advanced molten salt reactor designs. The research funded by the grant will be conducted in collaboration with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, a leader in nuclear research.
Recent Achievements and Industry Recognition
This latest award follows Solidion’s recent accolade, the 2025 R&D 100 Award, which the company received in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory for its work on Electrochemical Graphitization in Molten Salts. Additionally, Solidion has secured funding from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to further develop electrochemical manufacturing processes for high-performance graphite derived from biomass under the agency’s competitive OPEN program.
Commenting on the grants, Jaymes Winters, Chief Executive Officer of Solidion Technology, expressed confidence in the company’s direction. “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,” he stated.
In financial markets, Solidion Technology shares experienced a rise of 5.39%, reaching $6.65 during premarket trading on Monday, according to data from Benzinga Pro. This positive momentum reflects investor confidence in the company’s future prospects in the energy sector.
As the global energy landscape evolves, Solidion’s initiatives could play a significant role in shaping the future of nuclear energy, fostering advancements that could lead to safer and more efficient energy solutions.
