Project description
Making lithium–sulfur batteries more efficient
In an increasingly digitalised and connected world, the need for more efficient rechargeable batteries is becoming increasingly apparent. These batteries need to be smaller and have longer life, higher capacity and lower environmental impact. In recent years, lithium–sulfur batteries have emerged as promising power cells, their only issue being energy loss, owed to unsuitable cathode materials. The EU-funded FunGraB project will introduce a one-step manufacturing process for a lithium–sulfur battery electrode material, which will boost cycling stability, while retaining battery capacity. The team will bring the proposed technology to TRL 4, paving the way for uptake and commercialisation.
Objective
FunGraB project addresses the pressing need for ecofriendly, sustainable, and rechargeable batteries with high capacity, energy density, and long lifespan, which will significantly expand the energy storage market.
With the rapid development and broad application of mobile devices, electric and unmanned vehicles, as well as with the rise of smart grids and networks for the internet of things, the demand for batteries with higher performance, lower cost, and lower environmental burden is rapidly growing. In order to address the aforementioned challenges, various strategies emerged over the past few years for the development of advanced composite cathodes designed for high sulfur utilization and stability. In particular, the pinning of sulfur is pursued by engineering materials as high-affinity hosts for sulfur to hinder the shuttling of lithium polysulfides.
FunGraB project aims to deliver the upscaling of an industrially-relevant one-step novel manufacturing process for a lithium-sulfur batteries electrode material, enabling a significant boost in the cycling stability, without sacrificing its performance (i.e. capacity). This will be achieved through the implementation of cost-effective materials and processes along with taking our Technology Readiness Level from 2 to 4, thus shaping a significant business opportunity (enabling us to continue development within an EIC Transition project).
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- natural sciences chemical sciences inorganic chemistry alkali metals
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HORIZON.1.1 - European Research Council (ERC)
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771 47 Olomouc
Czechia
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