Design of self-reliant sustainable batteries
The project Toward sustainable batteries based on silicon, sulfur and biomass-derived carbon will develop an innovative battery technology and the associated recycling strategies to enable a circular use and a minimized use of critical raw materials. 2BoSS will make commercial batteries compatible with the circular economy, overcoming limitations of current lithium-ion batteries and assuring a sustainable production.
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2BoSS will contribute to the carbon neutral transition by:
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CRMs availability
Securing the availability of raw materials for battery manufacturing.
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Recycling strategies
Developing & integrating effective strategies for recyling of their components.
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Improved performance
Increasing energy capacity, density, and battery durability.
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CRM dependence
Reducing dependence on CRMs and presence of dispersed and intermixed metals.
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Battery materials
Designing cobalt-free based cathode and graphite-free anode.
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Reduced impacts
Optimizing environmental and social impacts and contributing to a more circular economy.
ERA-MIN: European Research & Innovation program on raw materials to foster circular economy
2Boss project won a grant of ERA-MIN3 2021 call for carrying out the design of a self-reliant sustainable battery. ERA-MIN3 is a global and flexible pan-European network of 25 research funding organizations aiming to continue strengthening the mineral raw materials community through the coordination of research and innovation programs on non-fuel and non-food raw materials to contribute to secure the sustainable and responsible supply of raw materials and the EU’s transition to carbon-neutral and a circular economy.
Work in progress
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WP1. Biomass-derived carbon and cathode assembly
Leader: IREC
Contributors: CEA, POLITO & CLEOPA
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WP2. Silicon anode development
Leader: CEA
Contributors: IREC, POLITO & CLEOPA
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WP3. Battery assembly & validation
Leader: IREC
Contributors: CEA, POLITO & CLEOPA
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WP4. Battery recycling
Leader: CEA
Contributors: POLITO, IREC & CLEOPA
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WP5. Life cycle & environmental assessment
Leader: POLITO
Contributors: IREC, CEA & CLEOPA
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WP6.Communication, dissemination & exploitation
Leader: CLEOPA
Contributors: IREC, POLITO & CEA
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WP7. Project Management
Leader: CEA
Contributors: POLITO, IREC & CLEOPA