Decarbonization Partners

Monolith Materials, Inc. is a manufacturer of natural gas-based carbon black and hydrogen, headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska, with an additional office in San Carlos, California. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes a proprietary process to convert natural gas into carbon black, which is used in a variety of applications such as tires, industrial rubber products, plastics, coatings, and petroleum refining. Alongside carbon black, Monolith produces hydrogen tail-gas, a co-product that can be utilized in power generation or sold into industrial gas markets. The company aims to deliver its products in a cost-effective and environmentally responsible manner.

Group14 Technologies, Inc. is a battery storage technology company based in Woodinville, Washington, founded in 2015. The company specializes in developing silicon-carbon composite materials specifically for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to enhance energy performance for various applications, including electric vehicles and devices. Group14's innovative nanomaterials have received recognition from the Department of Energy for their effectiveness and the company’s ability to produce them at an industrial scale. By providing advanced materials that are adaptable for diverse energy storage needs, Group14 Technologies plays a significant role in facilitating the global transition to an all-electric future.