Project description
Powering the green shift with next-gen batteries
As Europe pushes forward with the Green Deal, the demand for cleaner, more efficient technologies is transforming entire industries, particularly transport. The shift to electric heavy-duty vehicles is fuelling a growing need for better batteries that are not only high-performing but also safe and sustainable. In this context, the EU-funded ANGeLiC project is developing a new generation of lithium-sulfur batteries. Using cutting-edge techniques such as atomic and molecular layer deposition, the project aims to overcome long-standing obstacles that have held back this promising battery technology. Its researchers are also working on scalable, eco-friendly surface coatings to make next generation batteries ready for real-world use.
Objective
The proposed project aims to revolutionize battery technology by developing Generation 5 batteries based on lithium-sulfur (Li-S) chemistry to meet the growing demands of mobility applications focusing on heavy-duty vehicles. This project will address critical challenges in battery performance, safety, and sustainability by innovating in materials, cell design, and manufacturing processes. By employing advanced techniques such as Atomic Layer Deposition and Molecular Layer Deposition, we will enhance the protection of lithium-metal anodes, thus overcoming the issues of a dendrite Li growth and low coulombic efficiency, which have hindered the commercialization of Li-S batteries so far.
The consortium will develop scalable and manufacturable surface coatings, integrating these advancements into Li-S batteries to achieve higher energy densities, extended cycle life, and improved safety profiles. The project will also focus on creating batteries with designs that facilitate end-of-life recyclability, aligning with the European Union's objectives for sustainable and circular battery technologies.
To ensure the practical application and scalability of these technologies, the project will evaluate the compatibility of the new manufacturing processes with existing lithium-ion production infrastructure. This will include proof-of-concept demonstrations at the small pilot line scale, paving the way for future commercialization and widespread adoption of Gen5 battery technologies in the automotive sector and beyond.
The outcomes of this project will contribute significantly to the European Union’s goals of achieving a sustainable, circular, and competitive battery ecosystem, thereby supporting the broader objectives of the European Green Deal and the transition towards a climate-neutral economy by 2050.
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Programme(s)
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HORIZON.2.5 - Climate, Energy and Mobility
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HORIZON.2.5.9 - Energy Storage
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HORIZON-RIA - HORIZON Research and Innovation Actions
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Call for proposal
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(opens in new window) HORIZON-CL5-2024-D2-02
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51010 TARTU
Estonia
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