01
Bring your catalyst.
Velara integrates proprietary and non-proprietary catalysts onto Strato™. The catalyst chemistry is never Velara’s own.
Catalyst
Strato™ is the foundation. Your catalyst defines the cathode.
Velara makes none of its own catalysts. We work with proprietary and non-proprietary catalysts to produce both private and publicly available cathodes.
Proprietary Application Process
Catalyst architecture, engineered pass by pass.
Velara deposits catalyst onto Strato™ through a multi-pass spray process, building discrete, ultrathin layers in sequence with controlled drying between each pass. In contrast, single-pass coating, doctor-blade slurry casting and brush or dip methods lay down thick, wet films that shrink unevenly as they dry. The results are mud-cracking, clogged pores and unequal loading.
Catalyst applied in multiple fine passesStrato™ backing= Cathode
Performance by Design
Sequential deposition instead gives uniform thickness, an open and controlled pore network, high catalyst utilization and strong adhesion to the woven, carbon-based backing. It uses less catalyst per unit area, and the result repeats from the first square meter to full production scale.
Partnership
Three pathways to market. One platform.
Every partner catalyst is applied to Strato™, a carbon-based backing engineered for consistency, durability and scale. We are not a competitor in chemistry. We are the platform that carries it to market.
Velara Portfolio
Non-proprietary catalyst. Marketed by Velara.
Velara selects proven, commercially available catalysts, integrates them onto Strato™ and brings the finished cathode to market under the Velara name, owning qualification, production and commercial delivery end to end. Strato-X01™ and Strato-X02™ define this portfolio and are available to qualified customers today.
Co-Commercialization
Non-proprietary catalyst. Marketed jointly.
Partners gain immediate access to a qualified Velara cathode and market it in parallel with Velara, extending reach across both commercial networks. It is the fastest route to a differentiated cathode offering, with no development program required.
Proprietary Partnership
Proprietary catalyst. Reserved for the partner.
We build a private cathode by integrating your proprietary catalyst onto our Strato™ backing. The cathode is yours alone to sell, and your intellectual property remains entirely your own. It is built for catalyst developers who want their technology realized at commercial scale, without building a manufacturing operation of their own.
Process
Three steps.
02
Pair it with Strato™.
The catalyst is deposited onto Strato™ through a controlled multi-pass spray process. The backing then governs gas transport, electrolyte management and electrical conductivity across the electrode.
03
Scale it.
A single backing and a single application process carry the cathode from prototype to commercial production, without the partner building a manufacturing operation of its own.
Partner
The benefits of partnering.
Private cathode
A proprietary catalyst integrated onto Strato™ yields a private cathode, reserved for the partner who supplies it.
Your catalyst stays yours
Velara makes no catalysts and holds no position in catalyst chemistry. Partner intellectual property remains entirely the partner’s own.
Proven backing
Strato™ carries more than 100,000 cumulative operating hours of independent third-party validation in high-humidity electrochemical systems under high load.
Uniform application
Sequential spray deposition yields uniform catalyst loading and an open, controlled pore network, avoiding the cracking and pore clogging typical of single-pass methods.
Built for scale
Strato™ and its application process are engineered for commercial-scale manufacturing, maintaining consistent performance from prototype to production.
Flexible go-to-market
Cathodes reach the market through Velara, through the partner’s own channels, or through both in parallel.
FAQ
Start a partnershipQuestions.
Does Velara make its own catalysts?
No. Velara makes none of its own catalysts. It works with proprietary and non-proprietary catalysts supplied by third parties.
What is the difference between a private and a publicly available cathode?
A publicly available cathode, such as Strato-X01™ or Strato-X02™, uses a non-proprietary catalyst and is offered to any qualified customer. A private cathode uses a partner’s proprietary catalyst, is reserved for that partner, and can be sold through Velara or the partner’s own channels.
NextCathodes
Strato™ paired with a partner catalyst.
Get in touch
Strato™.
The right foundation,
with your catalyst,
creating a superior cathode.
Customers, partners and investors, write to us at info@VelaraMaterials.com.