Project Summary:

Currently, Ni-based Li ion batteries represent the dominant technology for the electric vehicles. It is estimated that LiFePO4 batteries will be increasingly used due to their lower production costs, good thermal stability and higher intrinsic safety relative to traditionally used battery systems. To overcome their low energy density which hinders large scale applications, BATMAN will develop novel solid state separators based on thermally stable MOF/polymer composites using Creonia Cell’s novel low cost and environmentally friendly CREOcell roll-to-roll separator manufacturing process. This challenging task is fulfilled through an interdisciplinary transnational network of research groups. The proposed work is envisioned to pave the way towards solid state batteries with higher specific energy densities and improved safety, thus strongly contributing to the transition towards a sustainable energy society.