Project description DEENESFRITPL Hybrid electrodes for next-generation lithium-ion polymer batteries Lithium-ion polymer batteries are rechargeable batteries using lithium-ion technology that can be recharged repeatedly. This sustainable and effective technology uses a polymer electrolyte instead of a liquid electrolyte. To date, most of the redox-active polymers (RAPs) tested are synthetic ones, and their commercial exploitation has been impeded owing to a high cost-performance ratio. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the SUBPOL project plans to develop rechargeable aqueous metal-polymer batteries, using biopolymers and tailor-made synthetic RAPs (polycatechols) in the cathode and metal anodes. The success of SUBPOL will largely rely on material design, device fabrication and scale-up of the technology. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Designing safe and sustainable batteries is of great importance for sustainable development of our modern society. Hereof, rechargeable aqueous metal-polymer batteries (RAMPBs) that combine inherently sustainable redox-active polymer (RAP) organic cathodes, safe and abundant metal anodes in water-based electrolytes are identified as promising candidates. However, to date, most of the tested RAPs are synthetic ones, and their commercial exploitation hasn’t been accomplished due to high cost/performance factor. SUBPOL proposal aims to develop sustainable RAMPBs by hybridizing cost-oriented biopolymer (Lignin; Lig) and performance-oriented synthetic RAPs (PolyCatechols; PC) into organic cathodes, and combining with appropriate metal anodes (Zn, Pb, etc), targeting their performance beyond state-of-the-art (150–600Wh/kg, ~$150/kWh). SUBPOL will follow an integrated approach of macromolecular engineering-tailor made PCs, biopolymer platform-ease of Lig modification, novel electrode fabrication methods-LbL of complimentary charged PC and Lig polyelectrolytes or polyelectrolyte complexes and device optimization. This Fellowship will provide ER strong technical, professional and transferable skills, especially with acquisition of biopolymer batteries and scale-up, which will complete his practical expertise in synthetic RAPs, their applicability in different batteries. The success of SUBPOL depends on material design, device fabrication, scale-up, and all members of this consortium: Dr. Patil-ER, supervisors, Prof. Crispin-Linköping University at host, Dr. Marcilla-IMDEA Energia (secondment), Dr. Nilsson-Ligna Energy (placement in non-academia) have already demonstrated required skills in this regard. Optimistically, SUBPOL will cover some of the priorities of HE-WP for energetic future of EU, and also its multidisciplinary aspect provide a true opportunity to reach his career goal of becoming an independent researcher in either a leading university or R&D batteries company Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencespolymer sciences Keywords redox-active polymers organic electrode materials organic batteries aqueous batteries polymer batteries macromolecular engineering polycatechol lignin bioelectrodes cost performance low-cost 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 MSCA-PF - MSCA-PF Coordinator LINKOPINGS UNIVERSITET Net EU contribution € 278 409,60 Address Campus valla 581 83 Linkoping Sweden See on map Region Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Östergötlands 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 EU contribution No data Partners (2) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all LIGNA ENERGY AB Sweden Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address Laxholmstorget 3 602 21 Norrkoping 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 Östra Sverige Östra Mellansverige Östergötlands län 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 Fundacion IMDEA Energia Spain Net EU contribution € 0,00 Address Avenida ramon de la sagra 3 28935 Mostoles madrid See on map Region Comunidad de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid Madrid Activity type Research Organisations 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 Other funding No data
