HEИндивидуална стипендия2022–2024

SoloBat · Oxygen-mediated (self-)rechargeable organic batteries

„Хоризонт Европа“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2022-10-01 → 2024-09-30
Финансиране от ЕС: 191 760 €
Участници: 1
Схема: HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-PF-EF

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Oxygen-mediated (self-)rechargeable organic batteries

The SoloBat project is set against a backdrop of urgent global challenges—namely climate change and the energy crisis—that demand sustainable energy solutions. Traditional energy sources, rooted in fossil fuels, are rapidly depleting and contributing significantly to environmental pollution and climate change, undermining future societal resilience. In response, the European Union has committed to transitioning towards a decarbonized energy system, as outlined in the European Green Deal, aiming for climate neutrality by 2050. Li-ion batteries (LIBs) play a crucial role in this energy transition due to their efficiency and ability to support renewable energy storage and electrified transport. However, further advances are needed to enhance sustainability and performance. In this context, oxygen-mediated Li-organic batteries represent an innovative direction with potential for self-rechargeability using ambient oxygen. This builds on early-stage work by Poizot et al., who proposed a primary Li-organic battery concept capable of chemical recharge through air exposure. Yet, the limitations of reversibility and cycling stability have hindered its practical application. SoloBat's main objectives are to transform this initial concept into a rechargeable system capable of over 300 cycles, termed as an oxygen-mediated, self-rechargeable organic battery. This will involve addressing key challenges including the accumulation of oxygen reduction products, the identification of reaction chemistry, and the prevention of anode degradation. The project will achieve these aims through an interdisciplinary approach encompassing organic chemistry, catalysis, and advanced electrochemical analysis. By realizing a robust, rechargeable SoloBat system, the project expects to contribute significantly to the EU's strategic goals of energy decarbonization, aligning with Horizon 2020 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The outcomes could establish new paradigms in sustainable battery technology, reduce dependence on non-renewable resources, and foster economic growth through innovative energy solutions.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

Climate change and energy crisis are the main societal challenges of modern times, and are expected to plague the humanity for next decades. The exploitation of secure, clean and efficient renewable energy technologies can enable the humanity to cope with these two major issues. Li-ion batteries, are one such key technology that can realize this. In this proposal, we are dedicated to explore and advance a new type of concept – the oxygen-mediated, self-rechargeable organic battery (SoloBat) - by combining the reaction chemistry of lithium-organic batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, and spontaneous oxidation of organic battery materials by the molecular oxygen. We first set out to have a comprehensive study of the oxygen-mediated lithium-organic battery system and afterwards, combine the oxygen catalysts and organic cathode materials to construct and test the 'SoloBat' prototype systems. Specifically, clarifying the exact reaction chemistry of oxygen-mediated lithium-organic battery, establishing screening principles for organic cathode materials and oxygen catalysts, and constructing a 'SoloBat' system that can achieve a good cycling stability of more than 300 cycles are the main objectives in this project. By combining my strong expertise in the field of lithium-oxygen batteries with the excellent background of Host supervisor on organic battery materials, effective implementation of the project is foreseen. Besides, we anticipate that the successful completion of this project will lead to a new sustainable battery technology for rescue equipment and battling the climate change and energy crisis, and set off a wave of research on this concept, as well as provide great opportunities for me to reach a position of professional excellence and independence.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

UNIVERSITE CATHOLIQUE DE LOUVAIN · LOUVAIN LA NEUVEКоординаторБелгия