Objective Zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are among the most promising electrochemical energy storage (EES) technologies that could meet the future demand for green and safe storage of electric power, which is vital for a low carbon and fossil-fuel independent civilization. However, the low cost, Earth-abundance and superior safety/stability of zinc (Zn) in comparison to lithium-ion batteries, comes with formidable challenges, such as slow zinc ion migration and dendrite growth, limiting their charging/discharging time and life-span. Recent advances have expanded the design toolbox of metal organic frameworks (MOFs) and of tailored graphene derivatives – the core expertise of the applicant and of the host institution, respectively– which could drive the developments towards the next generation of ZIBs. The Z-ION project comes to meet the fundamental need for decarbonisation enabling safe, sustainable and low-cost batteries via the exploration of 3D and 2D conductive MOFs (CMOFs) and hybrids thereof with tailored graphene derivatives as hosts for Zn, which have so far remained largely unexplored in ZIBs. The conductivity and open framework of these materials, in comparison to the present insulating and low porosity cathodes, can boost Zn ion migration. Functionalization of both materials with chemical groups suitable for Zn coordination can streamline a homogeneous and dendrite-free deposition of metallic Zn at the anode through directed nucleation in their frameworks and at coordination sites. Importantly, tailored graphene derivatives with dense out-of-plane functionalities can facilitate the formation of covalent hybrids with CMOFs, ascribing hierarchical porosity and conductive bridges between the CMOF particles or sheets. The Z-ION project will thus offer indispensable knowledge for the advancement of low-cost, sustainable, and safe ZIBs, which also offer one of the highest volumetric energy densities, necessary for storing a lot of energy in small-sized batteries. Fields of science engineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringelectrical engineeringelectric energynatural scienceschemical scienceselectrochemistryelectric batteriesengineering and technologyenvironmental engineeringenergy and fuelsrenewable energyengineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialstwo-dimensional nanostructuresgraphenenatural scienceschemical sciencesinorganic chemistrytransition metals 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-AG-UN - HORIZON Unit Grant Coordinator UNIVERZITA PALACKEHO V OLOMOUCI Net EU contribution € 166 278,72 Address Krizkovskeho 8 771 47 Olomouc Czechia See on map Region Česko Střední Morava Olomoucký kraj 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 EU contribution No data Partners (1) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all PLEIONE ANONYMI ETAIRIA KAINOTOMONENERGEIAKON EFARMOGON Greece Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address Terma patriarchou grigorioy kai neapoleos o 153 10 Agia paraskevi See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Αττική Aττική Βόρειος Τομέας Αθηνών Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding No data
