Imagine a battery that charges as fast as a flash and lasts much longer, but without using rare or toxic minerals. This project uses ultra-thin carbon sheets and special salts to store more energy than typical capacitors. It's like giving a sprinter the endurance of a marathon runner while keeping the equipment eco-friendly.
Current energy storage relies on Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) that are hard to source and environmentally damaging. Existing supercapacitors also lack the energy density required to replace batteries in high-end applications.
Cylindrical prototype cells and pouch cell demonstrators. A supercapacitor management system for high-end application integration.
If you are an EV manufacturer dealing with battery degradation and rare mineral shortages — this project developed CRM-free supercapacitors that provide energy densities >20 Wh/kg. This allows for faster charging and longer cycle life without relying on critical raw materials.
If you are a machinery OEM dealing with equipment failure in extreme temperatures — this project developed a system that operates from -50°C to +100 °C. This eliminates the need for expensive and heavy cooling systems in your hardware.
If you are a storage provider dealing with the environmental impact of lithium battery disposal — this project developed recyclable ionic liquid electrolytes. This ensures your energy storage infrastructure aligns with circular economy requirements.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not provided, but the project focuses on using CRM-free, scalable, and sustainable methodologies to reduce reliance on expensive critical raw materials.
Yes, the project aims to validate the technology at industrial scale by fabricating cylindrical cells at TRL 6 and establishing a complete value chain from material to cell producers.
Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not mentioned, but the project involves a consortium of 6 companies and 5 universities across 8 countries.
The project includes the production of a dedicated supercapacitor management system to enable integration into high-end applications and the circular economy.
The project is active from 2023-01-01 to 2025-12-31.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 6 companies (50% of partners), including 5 SMEs, indicating a strong push toward commercialization. With 12 partners across 8 countries, the project leverages a diverse mix of 5 universities and 1 R&D institute to bridge the gap between material science and industrial cell production.
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