2023-09-23 15:00:00
Two projects led by the University of Oxford have received significant financial support from the Faraday Institution, the UK’s flagship institute for research into electrochemical energy storage.
This funding is part of a £19 million (approximately €22 million) investment to support key battery research projects, which have the potential to have a significant beneficial impact for the UK .
The Oxford projects
Professor Saiful Islam, from the materials department of theUniversity of Oxfordleads the project CATMAT, which also includes researchers from the universities of Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Liverpool and UCL. The project CATMAT is investigating next-generation cathode materials that might significantly increase the energy density of lithium-ion batteries.
The new funding will support a range of targeted work, the objectives of which are to:
Study the critical properties and limitations of lithium-rich redox cathodes and new cathodes with anionic chemistry, and find solutions to current scientific obstacles that prevent wider use; Develop new synthesis methods to facilitate the implementation of scalable manufacturing routes for improved cathodes; Carry out experiments, modeling and evaluation of cell performance in order to select the most promising cathodes; Synthesize small-scale prototype cathodes using scalable green synthesis routes and low-energy manufacturing methods; Assimilate materials into complete battery cells and characterize their performance in validation devices.
The project Nextrodeled by Professor Patrick Grant from the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford, aims to develop new tools to reduce the manufacturing costs of lithium-ion battery electrodes and improve their performance.
Impact on the automotive sector
Minister of Industry and Economic Security, Nusrat Ghani, commented: “The UK automotive sector is at the forefront of harnessing innovative technologies. These have the potential to create jobs, boost the economy and accelerate our move to net zero. This funding will help industry and government to work together and take decisive action to target areas where the UK is leading.“
Synthetic
The CATMAT and Nextrode projects at the University of Oxford benefit from significant financial support from the Faraday Institution, contributing to the research and development of new electrochemical energy storage technologies. These projects might have a significant impact on the UK automotive sector and help the country achieve its net zero targets.
For a better understanding
What is the Faraday Institution?
The Faraday Institution is the UK’s flagship institute for research into electrochemical energy storage. It aims to drive innovation in energy storage technologies that will transform the energy landscape and make the UK the preferred location for the research and development of new electrical storage technologies.
What is the objective of the CATMAT project?
The CATMAT project aims to study next-generation cathode materials that might significantly increase the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, which is essential for increasing the range of electric vehicles.
What is the objective of the Nextrode project?
The Nextrode project aims to develop new tools to reduce manufacturing costs of lithium-ion battery electrodes and improve their performance, using simulation and artificial intelligence approaches to optimize manufacturing processes.
By developing better, more cost-effective battery technologies, these projects can help drive innovation in the UK automotive sector, create jobs and help the country achieve its net zero targets.
What is the total amount of funding?
Total funding for these projects is £19 million, with £17.1 million coming from the Faraday Battery Challenge and £1.1 million from the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology.
The full list of projects supported by the Faraday Institution is available on the Faraday Institution website.
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