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CIDETEC Energy Storage PhD Student Kevin Vattappara Advances Solid-State Battery Research.

At CIDETEC Energy Storage, PhD student Kevin Vattappara is helping to advance research on inorganic ultra-rich composite electrolytes for high voltage solid-state batteries (SSBs). This project is part of the DESTINY doctoral programme, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) of the European Union. Kevin’s work focuses on optimizing solid electrolytes to enhance the performance of batteries, particularly those using lithium metal anodes and high-energy cathodes.

The research focuses on composite solid electrolytes with a high ceramic content, specifically designed for use in solid-state batteries. His work aims to optimize the properties of these electrolytes for enhanced performance in cells using lithium metal anodes and high-energy cathodes. Kevin is being supervised by Dr. Andriy Kvasha at CIDETEC Energy Storage and Prof. Dr. Dina Fattakhova-Rohlfing at Forschungzentrum Jülich (IMD-2).

As part of his PhD journey, Kevin presented his findings at prestigious international conferences, including the 244th ECS Meeting held from October 8-12, 2023, in Gothenburg, Sweden, and the Swiss Battery Days event in Zürich, Switzerland, scheduled for August 26-28, 2024.

In addition to his research, Kevin also participated in several technical training schools organized by the DESTINY programme, which have significantly enriched his expertise and provided valuable skills that contribute directly to the ongoing projects at CIDETEC Energy Storage.

Kevin’s research on “Composite Separators with Very High Garnet Content for Solid-State Batteries” was recently published as open access in ChemElectroChem, accessible through the DOI link.

The research at CIDETEC Energy Storage continues to push the frontiers of solid-state battery technology, with the potential to transform future energy storage solutions.

Kevin’s favorite quote is: You need to associate with people that inspire you, people that challenge you to rise higher, people that make you better. Your DESTINY is too important – Joel Osteen.

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The project seeks to extend the longevity of batteries by 33%.

CIDETEC Energy Storage contributes its expertise in the battery sector to the InnoBMS project, which aims to develop a cutting-edge battery management software and hardware (BMS) solution to enhance the performance and longevity of batteries in electric vehicles.

InnoBMS seeks to transform battery capacity through an innovative BMS that will enhance the volumetric density of the battery-pack by 12% and prolong its lifespan by 33% to 15 years. In other words, batteries capable of providing more energy output with reduced deterioration. In addition, this approach will yield substantial cost reductions of 12% for passenger cars and 9.7% for light-duty vehicles.

Within the multidisciplinary consortium that integrates InnoBMS, CIDETEC Energy Storage contributes its experience in characterisation and modelling of battery-packs. Employing its expertise, it will concentrate on the deployment of battery thermal management control (BTMS) in the cloud, the formulation of algorithms for the early identification of thermal risk events (TRA), and the detection of lithium electrodeposition, which are critical factors for ensuring the safety and efficiency of batteries.

Similarly, CIDETEC Energy Storage will conduct TRA tests on cells within its modern laboratory facilities, which is crucial for validating the proposed algorithms and ensuring the system’s safety against temperature increases.

The project, initiated in January 2024 and spanning 42 months, is headed by the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, with a total budget of €5,672,894.38, of which €4,013,441.88 is funded by the European Union via the HORIZON EUROPE initiative. The consortium includes vehicle manufacturers, leading suppliers, engineering companies, universities, and small and medium-sized enterprises, all working together to bring this innovative technology to market.

This project responds to a joint call between the European battery partnerships and Towards Zero Emission Road Transport, Batt4EU and 2ZERO respectively.

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Por Elixabete Ayerbe | Team Leader del Equipo de Modelización y Postmortem Analysis
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This movement is further supported by the digital wave, where automation, artificial intelligence, and data analytics contribute to the acceleration of new developments.

In this regard, CIDETEC Energy Storage has long been committed to the development and implementation of digital solutions to advance battery technologies. Recently, it launched the digital platform PROTEO, which accelerates cell development and marks a significant milestone in innovation and efficiency within the energy sector. PROTEO, based on multiphysics models, artificial intelligence, and a dynamic database, offers a revolutionary approach to the construction, testing, and optimization of cells.

The platform consists of three modules:

PROTEO Design, based on thermo-electrochemical-mechanical models, allows users to virtually design and optimize cells from scratch, providing insights into cell design, identifying optimal conditions for SEI formation, and detecting potential failure modes throughout their lifespan
PROTEO Prediction, supported by AI, predicts the lifespan of a battery cell based on electrode characteristics, cell design, and usage profiles, accelerating the testing and validation phase
PROTEO Data Analytics, which automatically collects data from various sources for efficient management and visualization.

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The Department of Sustainability of the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council and CIDETEC, in collaboration with the NATURKLIMA Foundation, will launch in the Eskuzaitzeta industrial area:


• A Laboratory for Characterizing Recycled Materials from Used Batteries.
• Implementation of a State-of-the-Art Energy Microgrid in the Eskuzaitzeta Business Environment. Oscar Miguel, Deputy Director of CIDETEC Energy Storage, tells us the general lines of this agreement that positions the territory at the forefront of the circular economy and energy transition.

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