Addressing the stress-related functional limitations of thin-film Li-ion components for energy-intensive applications - StressLIC

Project summary

For electric cars to compete with traditional cars and complete an industrial transition required for global sustainability, we need Li-ion batteries (LIBs) with energy density 500% higher than current technology permits. Such a disruptive innovation is only feasible if we understand how mechanical stress gradients degrade battery performance on the nanoscale, and take remedial action. The StressLIC consortium will characterize and propose remedies for the stress-related limitations of current LIBs, by combining cutting-edge thin film measurement and simulation techniques from several disciplines. StressLIC is committed to improving battery performance in terms of capacity, power, lifetime and safety. The consortium includes three leading EU Labs specialized in nanoscale materials science, an expert in LIBs from Sandia National Lab, and a large battery-analysis EU company.