Projects

The aim of the KMU-innovativ project ELEKTRA is to develop a continuous manufacturing process for electrochromic films. To this end, the electrochemical batch process is being further developed into a roll-to-roll (R2R) process for aqueous solutions on film. An automated coating system is being designed that enables in-situ quality control by means of optical layer thickness measurement and segmented anode control. At the same time, the control of the EC films is to be developed. The process quality will be analyzed as part of the prototype implementation. The film elements will be tested in practice by applying them to a glass element as a demonstrator.

The European project SOLIDBAT, funded by the European Union through its Horizon Europe program, aims to develop high-energy solid-state batteries for automotive applications, focusing on sustainability, safety, and scalable production to support climate-neutral transportation.

Sustainable and high-performance solid-state electrolytes address a clear need in battery R&D. The FUNCY-SSB project will develop sustainable by design solid-state electrolytes with enhanced electrochemical performance.

The INERRANT project is committed to pushing the boundaries of current LIB technologies by focusing on the development of innovative material combinations, advanced electrolyte formulations, and eco-friendly recycling methods that prioritise safety and recyclability. This holistic approach targets the entire battery lifecycle, from design and manufacturing to end-of-life recycling.

The REWIND project has set an ambitious goal: to significantly improve battery recyclability in order to enhance resource efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

The objective of the ReUse project is to improve the circularity and sustainability of the entire low-value LFP battery waste stream - from production scrap to end-of-life LiB.

The NaKlaR project is developing solutions for the remaining challenges that will lead to sustainable sodium-ion-batteries with improved electrochemical performance.

Switchable electrochromic films that darken but remain transparent are expected to achieve this in the future. The fact that this can also be retrofitted in existing buildings is to be demonstrated by the joint project "EnOB: FLEX-G 4.0 - Technologies for innovative switchable films as a retrofit solution for energy-saving windows and glass facades" (funding reference: 03EN1048), funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action BMWK.

The vision of RESPECT project is to contribute to paving the way for increasing global competitiveness, strategic autonomy, and circularity of the European battery ecosystem by developing innovative green recycling and materials recovery processes, and thus supporting the growing Li-ion battery manufacturing in Europe.

The project RecyLIB aims to establish sustainable, low-energy and highly efficient manufacturing and recycling chains for lithium-ion batteries.