The 'Batteries' acceleration PEPR

Fast-tracking innovation for high-performance, sustainable batteries

In a context of dependence on critical materials and energy transition, the development of high-performance, responsible batteries is a strategic challenge. The Batteries research programme aims to design new generations of batteries that are safer, more sustainable, and adapted to future industrial needs.

  • Acceleration national research programme
  • Programme leaders: CEA, CNRS
  • Programme directors:
    • Patrice Simon - CNRS (Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche et d'Ingénierie des Matériaux (CIRIMAT))
    • Hélène Burlet - CEA
  • Budget: 50,5 M€
  • Duration:  7 years (2022 to 2029)
  • Prematuration-maturation consortium: Batmat

This programme supports the national strategy in this field by promoting fundamental research into new chemistries, advanced management systems and characterisation tools. To this end, it brings together expertise in chemistry, physics, electronics, artificial intelligence, modelling and engineering around interconnected projects. It explores innovative technologies such as all-solid-state batteries and post-lithium chemistries, including sodium-ion, while developing
advanced characterisation tools, smart sensors and digital twins.

The expected benefits concern electric mobility, aeronautics, stationary storage and the Internet of Things. The programme contributes to the emergence of a competitive ecosystem that creates jobs and supports an environmentally friendly economy with increasing sovereignty. The knowledge acquired will benefit companies seeking support in deploying systems that use new-generation batteries, enabling them to achieve leadership positions at national and international levels.

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