Funded project MatrEx
The MatrEx project develops a solvent-free electrode manufacturing process for lithium-ion batteries to reduce costs, eliminate harmful materials, and enable scalable, sustainable production of high-energy cells.
Funded Projects
Innovations are part of the E-Lyte DNA
The development of novel cell systems is taking place at a rapid pace. Today, it has no longer been a matter of merely optimizing existing systems with regard to on key performance parameter. New approaches are constantly being tried out, which place very high demands on the individual cell components, especially the electrolyte. In most cases, new cell types and cell chemistries no longer work with state-of-the-art electrolyte solutions. Even with an incremental optimization of the electrolyte, completely new approaches quickly reach their limits. In order to be able to offer a solution for our customers in these cases as well, we conduct extensive R&D activities within the framework of highly innovative research projects. These projects focus to replace the status quo with radical electrolyte approaches. Further, they help us to understand errors and beneficial mechanisms in detail so that we can speed up our customer-specific electrolyte development process. In addition, they allow us to reduce the use of toxic electrolyte components or the CO2 footprint in the electrolyte production of upcoming formulations.
Funded project NERO
The aim of the NERO project is to develop and demonstrate high-energy, high-power lithium-ion cells in industry-relevant cell formats, in order to optimize both power output and energy density based on high-capacity anode and cathode materials.
Funded project InnoAktiv
The InnoAktiv project aims to significantly accelerate and improve cell activation in the production of large-format lithium-ion batteries through innovative materials, processes, and equipment.
Funded cluster "FastBat"
The “Fast Battery Customization (FastBat)” cluster brings together partners from research and industry, to significantly accelerate the development and market introduction of innovative battery technologies.
Funded project SIB:DE Entwicklung
With the funding project SIB:DE ENTWICKLUNG, the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) has launched the largest German consortium to date dedicated to sodium-ion battery technology.
Funded project EXTREME
The EXTREME project aims to develop advanced supercapacitors (EDLCs) with operating voltages above 3.0 V and stable performance above 70 °C by optimizing and iteratively improving electrolyte formulations using tailored solvents, salts, and additives.
Funded project AnSiLiS
The AnSiLiS project aims to develop and optimize a semi-solid Li-S concept that enables improved electrolyte control, more stable sulfur cathodes, and more efficient cell kinetics.
Funded project SIB.DE
The project “Sodium-Ion-Battery Deutschland-Forschung – SIB:DE FORSCHUNG”, aims to evaluate the suitability of sodium-ion battery technology (SIB) for the European energy and mobility transition to speed up industrial implementation.
Funded project ATENA+
The EU-funded project ATENA+ is a four-year initiative to revolutionise energy storage systems with sustainable, high-performance sodium-ion battery technology.
Funded project RESTORE
Starting in January 2025, the RESTORE project, a new Research and Innovation Action (RIA), was launched to design, develop and deploy a novel integrated and scalable battery recycling process.
Funded project ENTISE
Development of sodium-ion technology for industrially scalable energy storage.
Funded project NiBlog
Sodium-ion batteries for use in intralogistics: from scalable cathode active material production to prototype cells.
Funded project FestPoLiS
Multiscale operando-analysis of polymer electrolyte-based lithium/sulfur cells
Funded project VisEl
Visualization of the electrolyte movements and electrode expansion of a lithium-ion cell.
Funded project ZIB2
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries 2
Funded project TransDIB
Development and transfer of cost-efficient, sustainable and safe dual-ion batteries for stationary energy storage solutions
Funded project MUSIC
Materials for sustainable sodium-ion capacitors
Funded project SWELL
Substance recycling of electrolyte conducting salts and solvents; Subproject: Purification and electrochemical characterization of recycled electrolyte components.
Funded project IntelLiGent
Innovative and sustainable high voltage Li-ion cells for next-generation (EV) batteries
Funded project SUPREME
Supercapacitor development towards effective materials with increased energy density
CAESAR
Development of high-energy lithium-ion battery cells for mobile applications
RoSiLiB
RoSiLib – nanoporous silicon by rapid solidification