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Jul 22, 2019 2:15:34 PM
The flash call info has been published for this call, under "Additional documents"
Apr 26, 2019 12:20:53 PM
On 25 April 2019, a total of 82 proposals were submitted in response to the following 2019 topic:
LC-BAT-6-2019: 8 proposals
Jan 24, 2019 12:30:00 AM
The submission session is now available for: LC-BAT-6-2019(CSA)
TOPIC : Li-ion Cell Materials & Transport Modelling
Topic identifier: | LC-BAT-6-2019 | ||
Publication date: | 27 October 2017 | ||
Focus area: | Building a low-carbon, climate resilient future (LC) | ||
Types of action: | RIA Research and Innovation action | ||
DeadlineModel: Planned opening date: |
single-stage 24 January 2019 |
Deadline: | 25 April 2019 17:00:00 |
Time Zone : (Brussels time) |
Horizon 2020
Europe is strong in research capabilities, the ability to industrialize products and competences in terms of material research related to battery chemistry. However, the step towards large-scale mass production of competitive battery technology (mainly Li-ion / advanced Li-ion) has not been established so far and still requires fundamental research. Especially when moving to cell materials beyond conventional Li-Ion battery for mobility applications, it is no longer possible to rely on classic cell design methodology to achieve the ambitious goals set for cell technology after 2025 (both generation 3b and generation 4). As such, advanced modelling and simulation tools are required that specifically target the electrode and cell level and addressing the fundamental understanding of materials and cell behavior. These tools are vital to support future cell development, but require significant advancements in order to meet this challenge. Not only the material characterization must be considered, but in particular the validation of the models and simulation tools must be of utmost priority.
These efforts will require sufficient prototype manufacturing of cells to measure and validate, and is expected to result in a key cornerstone in the overall framework needed to improve European competitiveness in cell design and manufacture. Via a highly dynamical iterative exchange process between prototyping, simulation and newly developed analytical tools an accelerated development process can be established, leading to a significantly accelerated adoption of new battery technologies to the market.
Scope:Proposals should address all of the following items:
Additionally some specific aspects can be also considered, such as:
For future battery industry collaborative round-table approaches would achieve a considerable gain, bringing together the whole value chain from academia to the OEM. Furthermore, this can bring together representatives from experimental & simulation fields of expertise, exchanging their knowledge via a structured approach.
The activities should thus focus on a multidisciplinary approach from fields of expertise in simulation and experimental field, investigating battery chemistries most relevant for the automotive field in the next 5-10 years and oriented on the specific ERTRAC energy density targets for advanced Li-ion technologies (generation 3b). By means of such a round table approach; at least TRL 5 level or above is aspired. The synergetic development approach by combining simulation and rapid prototyping on the experimental side is expected to speed up the development processes of battery technologies relevant for cell production in Europe, targeting the automotive market.
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU between EUR 3 to 6 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Expected Impact:The final simulation solution should not increase significantly computing costs and should be compatible with available computing resources in modern engineering workplace, while providing the following benefits:
It is expected that progress in the area of new and innovative measurement technologies would lead, at some point, to standardized measurement procedures.