alpha-En Corporation (OTC PINK: ALPE), an innovative clean technology company focused on enabling next-generation battery technologies by producing high purity lithium metal and associated products, announced today it has signed a contract with Princeton University commencing immediately for a sponsored research project focused on development work in the field of lithium processing and battery innovation.

Under the supervision of Daniel Steingart, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton, the team will study the deposition and transport mechanisms enabled by the alpha-En process, allowing us to broaden the application of the company’s core technology.

“We are pleased to commence this program at Princeton University to further the development of our lithium metal production technology,” said Steve Fludder, CEO of alpha-En. “As a world class university, Princeton and the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment are considered to be leaders in sustainable energy development, energy efficiency, and environmental protection and remediation related to energy. We are sure Professor Steingart and his team will provide fundamental insights regarding metal growth via our novel process, enabling high purity lithium metal for use in next generation battery technology and beyond.”