The project will build a doctorante network fo 15 DCs to perform the following tasks:
- Extract wood-based materials (lignin, cellulose) and repurpose them for battery and supercapacitor components.
- Develop zinc-air battery components:
3D-printed zinc anodes using cellulose matrices.
Wood-based gel electrolytes.
Wood-based air cathodes.
- Develop supercapacitors using recycled zinc-battery materials and gel electrolytes.
- Interconvert materials between batteries and supercapacitors for recycling.
- Operando techniques and overall performance
- Use 3D printing to manufacture all components with precision and reduce material waste.
- Implement digital twins and numerical strategies to optimize battery/supercapacitor design and recycling.
- SSbd analysis and collect all data in an interoperable data management system.
- Ensure grid connection
- Ensure applicability in maritime environments, focusing on flexibility, temperature tolerance, and energy density.
