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.

在本项以科学为导向的长期提案（Long-Term Proposal）中，我们规划了一项为期三年的多光束线（multi-beamline）项目，旨在应对当前、新兴及未来电池技术领域的重大挑战。我们将通过构建多技术、多尺度研究的新型合作模式，部署先进的科研加速方法以提升研究效率。为落实本长期提案，我们已确立三项化学中性的科学研究案例：体相-表界面机制、高能量体系与智能传感。我们将部署多种时间协调、可互操作的光谱学、成像及散射技术。本提案是欧洲电池枢纽（European Battery Hub）建设的试点阶段，旨在通过优化欧洲同步辐射光源（European Synchrotron Radiation Facility，简称ESRF）所具备的丰富研究手段，加速电池领域的科研工作流程。我们预计将验证新型"proposal"机制的附加价值，例如以科学为导向的束流时间分配小组（beamtime allocation group），该机制将服务于快速发展、竞争激烈且迭代迅猛的欧洲电池科研共同体。