Multi-scale Multi-techniques investigations of Li-ion batteries: towards a European Battery Hub

In this science-driven Long-Term proposal, we propose a 3-years multi-beamline program tackling grand challenges for actual, emerging and future battery technologies. We will deploy advanced methodologies for accelerating research by setting new cooperation modes for multi-techniques multi-scale studies. Three chemistry-neutral scientific cases have been identified to fulfil this LTP: bulk-to-surface mechanisms, high energy system and smart sensing. Multiple, time-coordinated, interoperable spectroscopic, imaging & scattering techniques will be implemented. This proposal is the Pilot Phase towards a European Battery Hub aiming at accelerating workflows in battery research by optimizing the exceptional diversity of means available at ESRF. We expect to demonstrate the added value of a new “proposal” mechanism, e.g. science-driven beamtime allocation group, serving the fast growing, highly competitive and rapidly evolving European battery community.

在这项以科学为导向的长期提案中，我们提出一项为期3年的多光束线项目，旨在攻克当前、新兴及未来电池技术面临的重大挑战。我们将通过建立多技术多尺度研究的新型合作模式，部署先进方法论以加速研究进程。为实现该长期项目（LTP），已确定三个化学中性科学案例：体相到表面机制、高能系统及智能传感。我们将实施多种时间协调、可互操作的光谱、成像与散射技术。本提案是迈向欧洲电池中心的试点阶段，旨在通过优化欧洲同步辐射装置（ESRF）现有的丰富多样资源，加速电池研究的工作流程。我们期望证明新型“提案”机制的附加价值——例如以科学为导向的光束时间分配组，从而服务于快速增长、竞争激烈且持续演进的欧洲电池研究社区。