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Better
Batteries
Start
at the
Cathode.

TENIX® is a proprietary cathode additive engineered to extend cycle life, improve stability, and unlock more value from every cell.

Designed to integrate directly into existing cathode manufacturing processes, TENIX® helps batteries maintain performance longer across lithium-ion chemistries and emerging Mn-rich platforms.

Accepting orders for 2026-27 delivery.

The Challenge

Batteries don’t fail all at once.
They degrade — cycle by cycle.

Over time, repeated charging and discharging causes structural breakdown inside the cathode, leading to resistance growth, thermal instability, and capacity fade.

As batteries power more vehicles, infrastructure, and energy systems, extending battery life is one of the industry’s most important challenges.

The Cathode Drives:

Cost
Energy Density
Cycle Life
Thermal Performance
Emissions

The Solution

Stabilizing Battery Performance at the Material Level

TENIX® is a nano-scale additive designed to improve cathode stability and reduce the degradation pathways that limit battery performance over time.

Integrated directly into existing cathode active materials, TENIX® delivers scalable improvements without requiring entirely new battery architectures.

01
Extends cycle life

Helps batteries maintain capacity longer during repeated cycling.

02
Improves thermal stability

Reduces heat generation and supports safer battery operation.

03
Enhances performance

Supports lower resistance and improved charging behavior.

04
Domestic U.S. Tonnage Manufacturing Capability

Small additive percentages integrate into current cathode production.

Validated Performance

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More charge-discharge cycles
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Lower resistance
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Faster charging
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Reduction in temperature rise during cycling
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Increase in projected EV life in 21700 NMC811 cells

Manganese-Rich Cathodes

Enabling the Next Generation of Battery Chemistry

The battery industry is shifting toward manganese-rich cathodes to reduce cobalt exposure, lower material costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

But Mn-rich chemistries have historically faced durability and stability challenges that limit commercial adoption.

TENIX® is engineered to address those degradation pathways — helping unlock longer cycle life and improved stability in manganese-rich battery systems.

21700 cell with TENIX

Why Manganese Matters

    • Lower-cost chemistry pathway
    • Reduced critical mineral dependence
    • Stable supply opportunities
    • Improved sustainability potential

Commercialization

Built for Scale

Ten-Nine makes materials that can be rapidly integrated into existing supply chains and manufacturing infrastructure.

The company operates domestic production capabilities in the United States and continues expanding manufacturing capacity to support growing commercial demand.

21700 cell testing
  • Manufactured Under ISO 9001:2015 Certified QMS
  • Domestic Tonnage Manufacturing Capability
  • Compatible with Existing Cathode Manufacturing

Protected Technology.
Commercial Momentum.

Ten-Nine holds a growing global intellectual property portfolio protecting the TENIX® platform, with ongoing evaluations across multiple sectors and battery applications.

Our technology is validated in third-party 21700 cells and across multiple lithium-ion chemistries.

  • 64 granted patents in global IP portfolio
  • 40+ companies evaluating TENIX®
  • Multiple sectors and applications
  • Third-party 21700 cell testing and validation