»FULL-MAP: Fully integrated, autonomous and chemistry agnostic Materials Acceleration Platform for next generation sustainable batteries«

The FULL-MAP research project aims to develop a fully autonomous and chemically independent "Materials Acceleration Platform" (MAP) for battery materials and interfaces. Computer-aided modeling and simulation are combined with automated material synthesis, characterization, and testing to accelerate the development of new battery materials by at least a factor of five. The project is divided into the following central areas: Data acquisition, AI architecture, and data optimization as well as automated synthesis and testing. Fraunhofer FFB contributes its expertise, particularly in digitalization, cell production, and cell testing.

Objective: Development of an autonomous, chemistry-independent Materials Acceleration Platform (MAP) for accelerated research on battery materials and interfaces.

Core areas of the project

• Data management & standardization: Identification, structuring and management of battery data with BattINFO according to EU directives.
• AI-supported material design: Optimization of material development and process simulation using AI and ML models.
• Multiscale modeling: Simulation of battery materials, selection of synthesis routes and sustainability assessment.
• Experimental validation: high-throughput and operando characterization to optimize physical and AI models.
• Automated synthesis & testing: High-throughput formulation, material selection, and integration of inline analysis.
• Platform integration: Development of a service-oriented FULL-MAP platform for seamless interoperability.
• Communication & market strategy: Dissemination, market analysis, and development of business models.
• Project management & quality assurance: Efficient coordination, quality assurance as well as knowledge and data management.

Projektpartner:

• Vrriije Univsersiteit Brüssel
• Novali
• Vlaamse Instelling Voor Technologisch Onderzoek N.V.
• Daikin Chemical Europe GmbH
• Katholike Universiteit Leuven
• Siemes Industry Software NV
• Interunversitair Micro-Electronic Centrum vzw
• RWTH Aachen
• Teknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT OY
• Centre for Advanced Materials
• Solvionic
• Ceramic Powder Technology
• Max Planck für Eisenforschung GmbH
• Centre Suisse d'électronique et de Microtechnique SA - R&D
• R2M Solution Spain SL
• Cellerate Limited
• Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
• Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH
• IKERLAN S. Coop.
• Austrian Institute of Technology
• Verkor
• CeLLife Technologies OY
• QunaSys Denmark ApS
• Universitatet Münster
• Centre for Process Innovation
• Excillum AB
• Institut Mihajlo Pupin
• Varta Innovation Gmbh

The EU project FULL-MAP is characterized by its unique scope and strategic importance for the further development of lithium-ion battery technology. All partners involved benefit from the platform developed, which accelerates material development by a factor of five.

One practical application example is the development of new cathode materials. The platform allows existing material data to be retrieved and used specifically for new developments. This allows new material concepts to be efficiently combined, simulated and optimized - a decisive advantage for battery research and production.