HPQ Silicon Launches Missile At Graphite, With Potential To Replace Graphite In Lithium-Ion Batteries

There is no other way to say it.  HPQ Silicon (HPQ:TSXV) just  took a direct shot at graphite by stating Silicon Material Produced  With It's Process Offers Promising Potential to Replace Graphite in  Lithium-ion Batteries.

The statement is sure to draw significant fire from the multitude  of graphite juniors and proponents of graphite as the primary material  in the lithium-ion anode, who vastly outnumber the number of  silicon proponents in the junior market.

According to HPQ CEO, Bernard Tourillon, graphite anodes are  consistent performers, however, their limited energy capacity makes them  ill-suited as the long term global answer to skyrocketing demand for  electric vehicles. Silicon anodes, on the other hand, absorb far more  lithium than their graphite counterparts, offering a substantial  improvement in battery efficiency.

Tourillon isn't just spinning a story.  His claims are backed by  hard facts and science.  He does agree, however, that Silicon has not  been able to go mainstream due to swelling and cracking issues - but  according to HPQ - these latest promising results represent a step  forward in that solving that problem.

With HPQ already under NDA with a battery manufacturer,  Tourillon's claims carry even greater weight.  If HPQ can deliver, he  may very well knock graphite off its perch single-handedly.

Watch this interview to hear what Tourillon has to further say on  the subject, which will also undoubtedly serve as the basis for heated  debate between HPQ and the graphite world for months to come.  To the  winner the spoils .... and Tourillon believes strongly that HPQ will  prevail.

Ding Ding.  Let the battle begin.