Elixabete Ayerbe. Modeling and simulation of cells
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Elixabete Ayerbe. Modeling and simulation of cells
With the participation of CIDETEC Energy Storage, the prototypes obtained will make Europe a benchmark in the manufacture of this type of batteries.
The European project IMAGE (Innovative Manufacturing Routes for Next Generation Batteries in Europe, GA 769929) aims to develop the technology to manufacture solid-state batteries in Europe to replace the current liquid-electrolyte-based lithium-ion batteries.
The initiative focuses on lithium as an anode, combining it with solid concepts and studying its assembly and manufacturing possibilities to achieve a competitive battery industry at European level. The prototypes obtained are expected to pave the way to lower costs and achieve an increase in specific energy of more than 300 Wh/kg.
CIDETEC Energy Storage has developed a formulation and manufactured the NMC622 cathode electrode from aqueous inks, UMICORE active material and ARKEMA binder. The centre has also carried out the addition of electrolyte additives in collaboration with Hydro Quebec and the adjustment of the gelation process in situ, as well as the scale up to the manufacture of pouch cells, obtaining prototypes with lithium from Hydro Quebec and polymer electrolyte from ARKEMA. These developments were subsequently tested by partners AVL, BMW and VARTA Storage.
The project, set within the Horizon 2020 initiative and launched in November 2017, ends after four years and a budget of almost € 5 million. Coordinated by AVL, in addition to CIDETEC Energy Storage, the following have also participated: VUB, BMW Group, VARTA Microbattery, UMICORE, ARKEMA France, Hydro-Quebec, CIC energiGUNE, RWTH Aachen, TU Graz, VARTA Storage and MANZ Italy.
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The consortium, led by Volotea, Air Nostrum and Dante Aeronautical, is working to get the first aircraft certified to fly by 2024
Major air operators Volotea and Air Nostrum, together with Dante Aeronautical, are leading a consortium that is working to develop the first 100% electric aircraft, in which CIDETEC Energy Storage will contribute its experience in energy storage projects. With the collaboration of artificial intelligence company DataBeacon and Spanish multinational aeronautical engineering company CT Ingenieros, as well as the Cidaut research organisation, the consortium expects the first 100% electric aircraft to be certified to fly by 2024. After several years’ work, the first drawings and images of what will be the first prototype 100% electric aircraft show that the arrival of more sustainable aircraft is soon to become a reality.
One of the main tasks of CIDETEC Energy Storage so that flights by these aircraft can become a reality will be the design, development and integration of the Lithium-ion battery.
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