UK-based battery technology start-up Anaphite has unveiled new findings showing its patented dry coating technology could cut global battery manufacturing emissions by an estimated 7 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.
According to an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) conducted by sustainability experts Minviro, as part of a UK government-funded Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) project, Anaphite’s technology reduces carbon emissions by 3.57 kg CO₂ per kWh of cell capacity compared to traditional wet coating methods — a process used in more than 99% of battery electrodes worldwide.
If adopted globally, the emissions savings would equal planting 320 million trees. With global battery demand projected to reach 1.9 TWh in 2025 and double by 2030, the company’s breakthrough could play a pivotal role in decarbonising the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Anaphite’s Dry Coating Precursor (DCP®) platform eliminates the energy- and emissions-intensive drying stage required in conventional wet coating. By combining all electrode materials into a single engineered powder, the system enables high-speed, large-scale dry coating — long considered a major challenge in battery manufacturing.
Manufacturers have been searching for a scalable dry coating solution to reduce costs and carbon emissions. Our technology finally makes that possible,” said Joe Stevenson, CEO of Anaphite. “With Minviro’s assessment validating our environmental impact, we’re now focused on scaling up production and working closely with global automakers to bring this to market.
The study, compliant with ISO 14067 standards and critically reviewed by independent experts, aligns with the upcoming EU Battery Regulation that will make Battery Passports mandatory by 2027. Under the new rules, every battery sold in the EU must disclose its total carbon footprint via LCA. For a 75 kWh EV battery pack, Anaphite’s process could deliver a 268 kg CO₂ reduction.
Our analysis shows a clear, ISO-aligned reduction in carbon footprint using Anaphite’s process,” said Lydia Bridges, Senior Consultant at Minviro. “This kind of transparent data is vital as the EU Battery Regulation drives greater environmental accountability across the battery supply chain.
Anaphite, founded in 2018 by Sam Burrow and Alex Hewitt, aims to decarbonise battery cell production by making dry coating commercially viable. The company is expanding its UK facility and strengthening its partnerships with the automotive industry to accelerate adoption of its sustainable electrode manufacturing technology.
