CARTIF Projects

Lifetime characterisation, safety and recycling processes in batteries

Description

The general objective of this action is to develop technologies and strategies to improve the characterisation of the useful life of batteries, increase their safety and optimise recycling processes. To achieve this, a comprehensive approach is proposed that includes the detailed study of the behaviour of batteries under demanding conditions, the control of VOC emissions and the implementation of technological solutions that minimise risks and maximise their operational efficiency. The aim is to extend the useful life of the batteries and improve the recycling of their critical materials.

 

Objectives

  • Characterisation of VOC emissions in batteries: Develop tools and methods to monitor VOC emissions during the life cycle of batteries, especially in extreme conditions.
  • Optimisation of battery thermal management: Implement technological solutions that improve battery cooling, avoiding overheating and thermal runaway events.
  • Extending battery life: Maximise battery durability through strategies that mitigate premature wear of battery materials.
    Improved battery recycling: Develop advanced processes for the recovery of critical end-of-life battery materials.
  • Advanced VOC sensor monitoring: Integrate low-cost VOC detection sensors into electric vehicle monitoring systems.

Expected Results

  • Increased safety in the use of batteries: Reducing risks of overheating and thermal runaway, minimising fires and explosions in urban applications.
  • Extending the lifetime of batteries: By studying their behaviour under extreme conditions, premature failures will be prevented and their performance will be optimised.
  • Optimising the recycling of critical materials: Developing more efficient recycling processes that promote a circular economy and reduce environmental impact.
  • Innovation in materials and thermal management: Create advanced cooling components and systems that ensure stable and safe operation.
  • Integration of advanced monitoring systems: Implement sensors and early detection tools to prevent incidents and improve the operability of electric vehicles.

R&D Line

  • Research on metal recovery processes from batteries, brine, electronic equipment and other waste streams and equipment.

Grant to support investment for the improvement of the scientific and technological capacities of the Technology Centres of the Community of Castilla y León (2024)

File: 2024 CCTT 04

Total Budget: 280,000€

CARTIF Budget: 140,000€

Duration: 19/09/2024 – 31/05/2025

Co-financed with ERDF funds contributing to the Policy Objective ‘OP 1: A more competitive and smarter Europe, promoting innovative and intelligent economic transformation and regional connectivity to information and communication technologies’.

Responsable

Juan Castro

AP Division

juacas@cartif.es

Networking

CCTT Infrastructues projects:

ICARUS

ICARUS

ICARUS will represent a breakthrough in the research and demonstration of new technologies to upgrade Secondary Raw Materials ensuring similar quality as primary raw materials, of three waste streams to improve circular economy principles in several intensive industries with its implementation in the construction sector

read more
Innovation in rapid methods for the detection of biomarkers of interest in agri-food, environmental health and biomedicine

Innovation in rapid methods for the detection of biomarkers of interest in agri-food, environmental health and biomedicine

Las líneas de investigación de CARTIF en calidad de aire interior y mejora de la calidad alimentaria buscan ir un paso más allá en las capacidades analíticas y experiencia que se tienen actualmente para trabajar en aplicaciones dentro de los sectores de la salud ambiental, la agroalimentación y la biomedicina.

read more
Share This