Development and design of sustainable composite materials for hybrid energy storage system based on Li-ion and redox-flow batteries (SUNFLOWER

The biggest challenge of the today’s world is the Climate Change. The European Commission has proposed a significant number of measures to the European Union (EU) to reach the zero-carbon target in 2050. Advanced rechargeable batteries are gaining high importance in the transition toward carbon neutrality, affordable, secure energy, sustainable and smart mobility, and circular economy. In addition, batteries must be durable and based on ethically sourced materials, reduce negative environmental impact, and be recycled, remanufactured, or repurposed at the end of their life, returning valuable materials to the economy. The Sunflower consortium was formed to address this by developing novel battery components and hybrid battery energy storage system that simultaneously provides multiple services (mobile and/or stationary). Moreover, education in the field of energy storage is also important in time, when industry applies principles of electrification, decarbonization, or decentralization.