Materials and Components

This platform will link up education, research and industry activities for a sustainable battery cell production in Europe, including resource efficient materials, innovative cell designs and new technologies (Li-ion and beyond Li-ion).

• Upscaling of ORMOCER^® coated NMC622 and lithium salt LiFSI to batch sizes of approx. 10 - 20 kg
• Porocarb^® and Graphistrength^® were applied to further increase the energy and power density
• Integration of ECO COM'BAT materials in pouch cells on a pilot level
• Improved performance in comparison to cells with industrial reference samples

• Support the commercialization of CRM-free innovative batteries (Lithium Metal Polymer), by mastering the production process of extra-thin lithium electrodes
• Reach higher energy density & Material saving with a better processability (bonding, mechanical strength)
• Improved cyclability with a control of the anode surface, alloying

• Activities in applying a solid-state-chemistry strategy to materials for Li or Na batteries and related compounds
  
• Investigations are focused on Li and Na transition metal oxides
• Compounds with polyanionic framework
• Thin film materials for microbatteries

Materials development aims at improved battery systems in terms of:

• Modified electrodes and improved surface design
• Ceramic electrolytes and multifunctional hybrid polymers
• Improved: energy density, lifespan, safety, reliability, cycling stability, and production costs

• Active materials for battery development with process upscaling & optimization
• Component (cell to stack) shape forming with process upscaling & optimization
• All type of Li-ion batteries and post Li-ion are addressed, with a special focus on solid state battery development
• Material to battery full characterization