Batteries based on Calcium: from electrolyte development to full cell proof-of-concept

Projektinformationen

BATCA

ID Finanzhilfevereinbarung: 743439

DOI 10.3030/743439

Abgeschlossenes Projekt

EK-Unterschriftsdatum 17 März 2017

Startdatum 16 Mai 2017

Enddatum 15 Mai 2019

Finanziert unter

• EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

Gesamtkosten € 158 121,60

EU-Beitrag € 158 121,60

Koordiniert durch

AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS
Spain

Ziel

The development of rechargeable batteries based on multivalent cations as charge carriers holds promise of enhanced energy density when compared to single valent ions such as lithium or sodium. Proof-of-concept has been achieved for magnesium batteries with complex electrolyte compositions but an analogous technology based on calcium ion would hold promise for faster reaction kinetics due to its lower polarizing character and enhanced energy density due to its lower reduction potential.

The recently demonstrated feasibility of calcium electrodeposition at moderate temperatures using conventional organic electrolytes constitutes the first step towards proof of concept. The main goal of the present proposal is to achieve proof-of-concept of a full Ca-ion battery with high energy density through i) optimizing the electrolyte formulation enabling operation at room temperature by minimizing ion pairing and ii) developing a suitable high capacity cathode material.

The proposed research should set out the basis for the development of new classes of electrolyte for calcium cation based batteries with high resilience upon oxidation and low tendency to ion pair formation while at the same time designing suitable cathode materials enabling calcium ion diffusion and based on suitable redox couples operating at high potential.

The approach behind the scientific project relies on the synergy between the respective expertises of the applicant and the host institution in electrolytes and crystal chemistry of battery materials. This fellowship represents also an excellent opportunity to the researcher for personal and professional development providing him with novel and advanced skills to achieve a status of professional maturity and independent thinking.

Wissenschaftliches Gebiet

• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › alkali metals
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › electrochemistry › electrolysis
• natural sciences › chemical sciences › inorganic chemistry › alkaline earth metals

Programm/Programme

• H2020-EU.1.3. - EXCELLENT SCIENCE - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Main Programme
• H2020-EU.1.3.2. - Nurturing excellence by means of cross-border and cross-sector mobility

Thema/Themen

• MSCA-IF-2016 - Individual Fellowships

Aufforderung zur Vorschlagseinreichung

H2020-MSCA-IF-2016

Finanzierungsplan

MSCA-IF-EF-ST - Standard EF

Koordinator

AGENCIA ESTATAL CONSEJO SUPERIOR DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTIFICAS

• Netto-EU-Beitrag: € 158 121,60
• Adresse: CALLE SERRANO 117 ; 28006 Madrid ; Spanien
• Region: Comunidad de Madrid › Comunidad de Madrid › Madrid
• Aktivitätstyp: Research Organisations
• Gesamtkosten: € 158 121,60