Key enabling interface engineering and characterization for next generation batteries - interBATT

Project summary

In the context of the energy transition, batteries are a key technology to address the transformation of the energy system. However, Li-ion batteries are still facing safety issues and despite continuous progress, performance improvements are mainly incremental due to materials and interface constraints. interBATT targets the development of material solutions for the engineering of critical interfaces to enable implementation of the high capacity anodes silicon and lithium to increase energy density, while ensuring cycle life, safety and rate capability. Ultimately this will unlock a technological path towards Li-based next-generation batteries. Interfaces will be engineered with industrially relevant nano-coating techniques. The most promising solutions will be integrated in a scaled-up prototype pouch-cell representative of an industrial environment. interBATT will contribute to the establishment of an European value-chain, covering all aspects from fundamentals to battery cells.