SiNTL Update - Drone & UAV Market Engagement to Commence
| Stock | 1414 Degrees Ltd (14D.ASX) |
|---|---|
| Release Time | 28 Apr 2026, 9:14 a.m. |
| Price Sensitive | Yes |
1414 Degrees Advances SiNTL Battery Anode for Drones
- SiNTL offers improved energy capacity, faster charging, and maintained cycle stability over graphite-based Li-ion batteries
- 14D preparing to engage with the high-growth drone and UAV industry, leveraging SiNTL's benefits
- SiNTL designed to integrate with existing battery manufacturing processes, enabling faster adoption
1414 Degrees Ltd (ASX: 14D) is providing an update on its SiNTL silicon nanoparticle anode program, following a recent technical visit to George Washington University by the company's Chief Technology and Operations Officer. SiNTL is being developed as a drop-in upgrade to existing graphite-based lithium-ion battery anodes, offering significant benefits over traditional graphite-based Li-ion batteries as well as competing silicon batteries. These benefits include improved energy capacity (superior battery life), faster charging, and maintained cycle stability. The company has achieved a specific capacity of approximately 530 mAh/g in SiNTL test cells and is progressing toward an initial target of 600 mAh/g as part of its ongoing development program, with further capacity increases to be explored. Importantly, SiNTL is designed to integrate with existing battery manufacturing processes, without the need for costly changes to the manufacturing setup, which is expected to speed adoption by the battery industry. Based on the current performance, 14D is preparing to commence engagement with participants in the lucrative and fast-growing drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) battery supply chain, where energy density is prioritized and cycle life requirements are lower than in electric vehicle (EV) applications. This represents an early potential market opportunity for 14D, and the company expects significant interest from the market given the SiNTL technology's ability to extend drone range, increase payload, and shorten charging times.
14D is moving beyond pure materials development and into the next phase of aligning its experimental program with real-world applications and defining a scalable production process for SiNTL.