SAFELOOP
Description
An EU Horizon Europe research project and part of the Batterey2030+ initiative
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Start | 2024-06-06 |
End | 2027-06-05 |
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Abstract
Explanation of the Name of the project
Securely Advancing Future EVs with Li-IOn batteries through Optimized Pathways (SAFELOOP)
Topic of the project
Envisioned battery demand of 735 GWh for electric mobility by 2025, escalating to a projected 125 million Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2033, fuels our impetus for innovation. However, these prospects are marred by real safety concerns, evidenced by 2 harrowing ship fires involving luxury EVs, despite adherence to the most stringent safety protocols.
SAFELOOP is a collaborative effort involving 15 entities from 11 countries, representing a blend of research, manufacturing, and business across Europe. Transatlantic partners are joining forces to bolster competitive material level technologies and supply chain logistics. Key goals include securing strategic raw material feedstock, reducing reliance on Asian supply chains, intensifying environmental sustainability, optimizing energy-efficient processing, and demonstrating technological leadership.
SAFELOOP’s focal point is Gen3 EU EV Li-Ion Battery (LIB) safety, encompassing the entire life cycle of LIBs within EVs. Safety is considered in a broader sense, not just at a cell level, while the latter remains a key pillar of the research at hand. To name a few, material handling, component processing, battery manufacturing, testing, transport, maintenance, and recycling of active materials are considered. A Eurocentric supply chain for EV-grade battery materials will be established, minimizing the environmental and cost impact of long-distance transportation. SAFELOOP ensures that batteries and their components adhere to EU safety and environmental regulations.
Beyond enhancing EU battery safety, the project seeks to develop the world's first EV-rated LIB using up to 25% recycled and fully rejuvenated battery-active materials. This initiative paves the way for an ambitious industry-wide recycling target of 90% within the next decade, akin to today's lead-acid battery industry's 95% recycling rate. These ecologically responsible solutions address key aspects of automotive battery safety within the EU and beyond.
Keywords
Batteries, Lithium-ion, Safety challenges, Material-level technologies, Eurocentric, Recycling, EVs
Project Coordinator
Ulla Lassi - University of Oulu
Consortium Members
- Research Unit of Sustainable Chemistry , University of Oulu
- FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JULICH GMBH
- Łukasiewicz – IMN
- INSTYTUT SORBTSIYI TA PROBLEM ENDOEKOLOHIYI NATSIONALNOYI AKADEMIYI NAUK UKRAYINY
- COMMISSARIAT A L ENERGIE ATOMIQUE ET AUX ENERGIES ALTERNATIVES
- TÜBİTAK
- HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management
- Koppers Inc.
- YUNASKO
- Enviva
- ASPILSAN ENERJI SANAYI VE TICARET AS
- Bozankaya A.Ş.
- American Energy Technologies Company
- Cadoux Limited
- Imperial College London
Website and important links
Website: https://safeloop.eu/
Cordis: EU Funding & Tenders Portal
EU-Call: HORIZON-CL5-2023-D2-02-02
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safeloop
Twitter/X: https://x.com/SAFELOOP_EU
Goals of the project
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Results
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Budget
€ 4.749.117,50
Duration (and maybe Extension)
36 months
01/06/2024 - 31/05/2027
Publications
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Patents
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