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Sparkz is a US-based company founded in 2019 by Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra with the objective of re-engineering the supply chain for lithium-ion batteries. The company focuses on manufacturing Cathode Active Material (CAM) for nickel-free and cobalt-free lithium batteries, specifically lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. This strategy aims to create a domestic supply chain, reducing the heavy US reliance on China for battery materials and finished batteries. By eliminating cobalt, Sparkz addresses environmental concerns associated with its mining. The company's headquarters are in Livermore, California, with operations in Knoxville, Tennessee. Sparkz is developing a vertically integrated value chain to produce affordable and high-quality products using reliable US resources. Their LFP cathodes are designed to advance existing technology through improvements in material science and manufacturing process innovations. The company's product, FeCAM™, is compatible with different anode and electrolyte materials and can be adapted to any cell form factor, offering customized solutions for vehicle design requirements. Founder and CEO, Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra, has a background in the energy sector as a founder, investor, and executive. He previously founded Oorja Protonics, a company specializing in methanol fuel cells, and served as the inaugural director for the Energy Investor Center at the U.S. Department of Energy. His experience includes working with venture capital firms like Kleiner Perkins and leading product development at H Power, a pioneer in hydrogen fuel cells. Dr. Malhotra holds a PhD in chemical engineering and an M.B.A. from the University of Iowa. Keywords: cobalt-free batteries, lithium iron phosphate, LFP, cathode active material, CAM, battery manufacturing, energy storage, US supply chain, electric mobility, renewable energy, Sanjiv Malhotra, FeCAM, domestic manufacturing, battery technology, clean energy, advanced materials, energy sector, sustainable technology, battery components, US-based materials — this profile has been compiled from public sources. The founders haven't yet claimed it.