Advanced high-performance Generation 4a, 4b (solid-state) Li-ion batteries supporting electro mobility and other applications (Batteries Partnership)

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Programme Category

EU Competitive Programmes

Programme Name

Horizon Europe (2021-2027)

Programme Description

Horizon Europe is the European Union (EU) funding programme for the period 2021 – 2027, which targets the sectors of research and innovation. The programme’s budget is around € 95.5 billion, of which € 5.4 billion is from NextGenerationEU to stimulate recovery and strengthen the EU’s resilience in the future, and € 4.5 billion is additional aid.

Programme Details

Identifier Code

HORIZON-CL5-2021-D2-01-03

Call

Advanced high-performance Generation 4a, 4b (solid-state) Li-ion batteries supporting electro mobility and other applications (Batteries Partnership)

Summary

The overarching R&I challenges lie in the development of solid-state electrolytes, cathode materials and anode materials enabling higher thermal and electrochemical stability while targeting higher energy / power densities, fast charging, cyclability and improved safety. These new materials should contribute in the control of thermal runaway at early stage, and create non-propagation designs. Developments should range from using conventional materials to using Li metal-based anode materials, aiming at reducing the amount of cobalt used in the production in addition to the other expected outcomes listed above.

Detailed Call Description

For Generation 4a (solid state with conventional materials) projects are expected to cover all bullets:

  • Developing low direct current resistance active materials
  • Reducing thickness of the anode
  • Developing thin solid electrolyte with high ionic conductivity
  • Developing concepts/strategies for manufacturing new solid electrolyte interlayers
  • Improving interface design to ensure efficient charge-transfer and electrochemical stability and improved cell mechanical stability
  • Proposed approach is expected to have no negative impact on energy densities, safety, and cyclability
  • Development of coating strategies for current collectors

For Generation 4b (solid state with Li metal-based anode materials) projects are expected to cover one or several bullets:

  • New materials and/or chemistries to increase the energy densities beyond the state of the art of batteries used in electro mobility applications.
  • At the anode side, lithium metal appears as the most appealing choice in terms of gravimetric energy density.
  • Improved reversibility, homogeneity and density of electrodeposition process by doping or coating strategies.
  • Solutions for manufacturing and handling Li metal sheet in dry atmosphere.
  • Novel solutions for low cost manufacturing strategies such as solvent-free electrode manufacturing and solid electrolyte deposition.
  • Another technology (anode-less), could also be developed by designing current collectors for reversible electrodeposition of lithium. Current collector coating strategies which regulate lithium deposition and improve cycling performance can also be developed.
  • Solid-state electrolytes and lithium metal anodes open the way to new cathode chemistries reaching high energy density such as lithium-free cathode in combination with lithium metal or Li-excess cathode exhibiting high irreversible capacity in the anode-less configuration.
  • Improving interface design to ensure efficient charge-transfer and electromechanical stability and improved cell mechanical stability.
  • Bipolar cell design concepts and processing.

Call Total Budget

€36,00 million

Financing percentage by EU or other bodies / Level of Subsidy or Loan

100%

Contribution per project:  between € 8,00 and € 9,00 million

Thematic Categories

  • Environment and Climate Change
  • Research, Technological Development and Innovation

Eligibility for Participation

  • Researchers/Research Centers/Institutions

Call Opening Date

24/06/2021

Call Closing Date

19/10/2021

National Contact Point(s)

Research and Innovation Foundation
29a Andrea Michalakopoulou, 1075 Nicosia
P.O.Box 23422, 1683 Nicosia
Phone Number: +357 22205000
Email Address: support@research.org.cy
Website: https://www.research.org.cy/en/

Contact Persons:
Mr Christakis Theocharous
Scientific Officer A’
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 029
Contact Email: ctheocharous@research.org.cy

Mr George Christou
Scientific Officer
Contact Phone: +357 22 205 030
Contact Email: gchristou@research.org.cy

(Publish Date: 20/07/2021-for internal use only)