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OCSiAl, the Luxembourg company, has opened its first European production facility in Serbia. The new facility is dedicated to producing TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products. Leading automotive and battery manufacturers attended the ceremony, confirming the critical role graphene nanotubes play in advancing next-generation battery technologies.
The Serbia facility employs a modular design that enables rapid scalability, allowing OCSiAl to set up and launch new synthesis units within two years at any location. This cutting-edge technology, protected by patents in 46 countries, was born out of over 15 years of research and development. The 10,000-square-meter, ISO 9001-certified facility includes a graphene nanotube synthesis unit, production lines for dispersions and concentrates, an R&D hub, and quality control labs. The plant has passed rigorous audits from top car battery manufacturers.
“Our nanotube dispersion line alone can enhance up to 65 GWh of lithium-ion battery capacity, sufficient for more than 1 million EVs with typical 65 kWh battery packs,” said Andrej Seniut, Head of OCSiAl Energy Projects. “Our largest customers include manufacturers of advanced cells with silicon-rich anodes, fast-charging graphite, ultra-thick cathodes, and semi-solid batteries. Graphene nanotubes are the only market solution that can create an ultra-conductive, resilient network within the electrode, enhancing battery cycle life, energy density, and safety.”
The ceremony was attended by the Luxembourg Ambassador to Serbia, Marc Hübsch, and the Prime Minister of Serbia.
In line with OCSiAl’s sustainability goals, the new facility operates entirely on hydroelectric power. Graphene nanotubes contribute directly to a Net Zero future by reinforcing materials to extend product life and by enhancing energy efficiency.
