Publicly funded projects

Projects

 

ALD-SE
Surface protection and interface optimization through ALD coatings on sulfide-based solid electrolytes

The main objective of the ALD-SE project is to protect and optimize the surface of sulphide-based solid electrolytes by means of atomic layer deposition (ALD). The following three objectives are to be achieved through the targeted surface modification of the particles: (I) protection against reaction with moisture, (II) improvement of the stability of the material in polar solvents, (III) prevention of decomposition reactions at the anode and cathode. This allows the construction of long-lasting solid-state batteries and the use of alternative, cobalt-free active materials.

Grant agreement Nº: 100686634

   

 

SuShiBatt
Sustainable dual-ion high-voltage batteries based on hybrid cathodes

Dual-ion batteries (DIBs) are a promising alternative to LIBs. In addition to reducing the required quantities of lithium and expensive transition metal oxides, dual-ion batteries also save cobalt. In the project, the hybrid cathode is being investigated in terms of electrochemical performance in comparison to LIB and DIB reference systems. In addition, rate capability, electrochemical performance, high-voltage stability and cycle life are to be increased. The developments are supported by modeling and simulation to help clarify the functional principle and reduce the empirical effort required to optimize the electrode and cell design. The developments also include considerations for scaled processing and recycling concepts for DIBs.

Grant agreement Nº: 100728663

   

 

Na-CerAnode
Ceramic anode material for defined sodium deposition

Na-CerAnode aims to develop a high-energy anode for solid-state sodium batteries. The project aims to achieve the following goals: (I) Eliminate the use of lithium, (II) Increase the rate capability of the alkali metal/ceramic interface by sodium deposition in the porous host material, (III) Prevent cell respiration during battery cycling, (IV) Characterize the cell concept, (V) Evaluate the technical implementation of the Na-CerAnode against the background of a sustainable European economic policy.

Grant agreement Nº: 100727996

   

OPERA
Development of operando techniques and multi-scale modeling for zero-excess solid-state batteries

Zero-excess solid-state batteries, where the anode is formed in-situ, have emerged as a promising new generation of environmentally friendly batteries with high energy density, improved safety and higher cost efficiency. OPERA will develop a unique strategy to address the current challenges of this technology. OPERA relies on the development of novel experimental operando techniques that provide complementary information on multiaxial stress fields, chemical composition, nucleation and growth kinetics, formation of structural defects and degradation of well-defined model cells with a resolution down to the atomic scale.

Grant agreement Nº: 101103834

   

SOLVE
Development and production of solid-state batteries to drive the future of electromobility

SOLVE aims to develop safe batteries with improved performance and fast-charging capability as well as highly sustainable and circular manufacturing. The consortium of 16 international partners from across the European battery value chain will focus on 10-20 Ah Gen4b solid-state batteries (Li-metal and anode-free) to revolutionize the mobility of tomorrow. In addition to technological developments, SOLVE puts a special emphasis on the dissemination of the results obtained and the creation of training activities that contribute to the EU battery landscape.

Grant agreement Nº: 101147094

BALU
Production technology for battery cell concepts based on aluminum-ion cell chemistry

The aluminum-graphite dual-ion battery (AGDIB) is being further developed in the BALU joint project. Due to its high power density, AGDIB technology has great potential in the area of highly dynamic load requirements and could be an alternative to cost- and material-intensive lithium batteries. The project is pursuing the ambitious goal of transferring the production of AGDIB cells from laboratory scale to industry-compatible production conditions. In addition to the transfer of the new battery technology, ecological considerations, such as the avoidance of critical raw materials, environmentally friendly production or subsequent recycling, play an explicit role.

Grant agreement Nº: 03XP0567A