Project description
Scarce cobalt eliminated from Li-ion batteries
Cobalt is necessary for the production of the most common types of lithium-ion batteries (Li-ion), like the rechargeable ones used to power our portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. The transition to electric mobility is widening the gap between supply and demand and increasing the price of cobalt. However, substitution of cobalt in Li-ion batteries, although possible, has not taken place. The EU-funded COBRA project aims to reverse this situation. It is developing a cobalt-free cathode with the participation of three universities and seven research and technology organisations as well as four SMEs and five enterprises, covering the entire value chain of the EU battery industry.
Objective
COBRA aims to develop a novel Co-free Li-ion battery technology that overcomes many of the current shortcomings faced by Electrical Vehicle (EV) batteries via the enhancement of each component in the battery system in a holistic manner. The project will result in a unique battery system that merges several sought after features, including superior energy density, low cost, increased cycles and reduced critical materials. To achieve these ambitious targets we will: upgrade the electrochemical performance by focusing on Co-free cathode, advanced Si composite as anode and electrolyte/separator; cell manufacturing and testing for electrical and electrochemical performance; leverage the use of smart sensors and advanced communication to optimise the system control; battery-pack manufacturing that deliver cost-effective and environmentally sustainable battery over its lifetime. The proposed Li-ion battery technology will be demonstrated at TRL6 (battery pack) and validated it on an automotive EV testbed. The involvement of several leading organisation for battery manufacturing ensure easy adaptation to production lines and scale up to contribute to a higher market adoption while helping to strengthen Europe’s position in the field. Overall, the project includes the participation of 3 universities, 7 RTOs, 4 SMEs and 5 enterprises covering the entire value chain and strongly engaging EU battery industry.
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08930 Sant Adria De Besos
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10691 Stockholm
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3001 Leuven
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7093 Trondheim
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751 05 Uppsala
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20014 San Sebastian
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31100 Toulouse
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80686 Munchen
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25524 Itzehoe
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85049 Ingolstadt
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75015 PARIS 15
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82205 Gilching
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85579 Neubiberg
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9500 Villach
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2595 DA Den Haag
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08290 Cerdanyola Del Valles (Barcelona)
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34885 ISTANBUL
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55252 Mainz Kastel
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10138 Torino
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8020 Graz
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93059 Regensburg
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43710 Santa Oliva
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4617 Kristiansand S
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08013 Barcelona
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