SOMABAT - Development of novel SOlid MAterials for high power Li polymer BATteries (SOMABAT). Recyclability of components.
Overview
Background & policy context:
SOMABAT aims to develop more environmental friendly, safer and better performing high power Li polymer battery by the development of novel breakthrough recyclable solid materials to be used as anode, cathode and solid polymer electrolyte, new alternatives to recycle the different components of the battery and cycle life analysis.
Objectives:
- Development of synthetic and recyclable materials with specific properties through new synthesis and processing methods.
- Development of a new battery management system according to the developed materials.
- Modelling of lithium (Li) polymer battery cell's behaviour.
- Integration and testing of the optimised materials in the lithium polymer cells/battery.
- Study of the recyclability aspects of the battery components.
- Analysis of the environmental impact and sustainability of the developed lithium polymer battery by means of life cycle assessment.
Methodology:
This challenge will be achieved by using new low-cost synthesis and processing methods in which it is possible to tailor the different properties of the materials. Development of different novel synthetic and recyclable materials based carbon based hybrid materials, novel LiFePO4 and LiFeMnPO4 based nanocomposite cathode with a conductive polymers or carbons, and highly conductive electrolyte membranes with porous architecture based on fluorinated matrices with nanosized particles and others based on a series of polyphosphates and polyphosphonates polymers will respond to the very ambitious challenge of adequate energy density, lifetime and safety. An assessment and test of the potential recyclability and revalorisation of the battery components developed and life cycle assessment of the cell will allow the development of a more environmental friendly Li polymer battery in which a 50 % weight of the battery will be recyclable and a reduction of the final cost of the battery up to 150 Euro/KWh. The consortium has made up with experts in the field and complementary in terms of R&D expertise and geographic distribution.
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