Objective Rechargeable energy storage systems attract worldwide scientific and industrial interest due to their widespread applications. From the perspective of single customer, these batteries have been found useful in various portable devices and even in electric vehicles (EVs). Being practical in many circumstances, they have even more distinct role in reducing global warming and the emission of greenhouse gases. Together with the limited sources of fossil fuels, these aspects have driven the efforts to utilize more green sources of energy like wind and solar power, aiming at sustainable energy production. One critical factor on the way to zero-carbon footprint is to change the transportation to function solely with green electricity. The current EV industry depends heavily on lithium-ion batteries which face technological challenges like limited storage capacity and safety concerns related to the use of liquid electrolytes. Further, these batteries utilize materials that are far from being sustainable and environment friendly. To address these issues, the proposed SiLiS project will focus to develop new battery technology employing high-capacity silicon anode, lithium sulfide-based cathode, and stable and safe polymer based solid electrolyte. The project will support the development of cost-effective batteries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by means of electric vehicles. The proposed all-solid-state silicon-sulfur cells (SSCs) is expected to have the gravimetric energy density of 750 Wh/kg, power density of 1500 W/kg and volumetric energy density of 1300 Wh/L. The novel high energy density battery will be of low cost, with a prolonged cycle life which is better than the current Li-ion battery. Thus, SiLiS will develop next generation rechargeable batteries by employing novel material synthesis routes and cell design that enable EVs to have long driving range with minimum safety concerns at a lower cost. Fields of science natural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectric batteriesengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energysocial sciencessocial geographytransportelectric vehiclesnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistryalkali metalsnatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrymetalloids Keywords Energy storage Li-ion battery Silicon anode Lithium sulfide cathode Solid polymer electrolyte High energy density and power density Long cycle life Low-cost rechargeable battery Programme(s) HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Main Programme Topic(s) HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01-01 - MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2021 Call for proposal HORIZON-MSCA-2021-PF-01 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF - HORIZON TMA MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships - European Fellowships Coordinator ITA-SUOMEN YLIOPISTO Net EU contribution € 215 534,40 Address YLIOPISTONRANTA 8 70211 KUOPIO Finland See on map Region Manner-Suomi Pohjois- ja Itä-Suomi Pohjois-Savo Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost No data Partners (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all UPPSALA UNIVERSITET Sweden Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address VON KRAEMERS ALLE 4 751 05 Uppsala See on map Region Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Uppsala län Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Total cost No data
