News/Events

10 April 2024

"In the development of a sodium ion capacitor there are several challenges that need to be faced"

Dr. María Arnaiz, a postdoctoral researcher at CIC energiGUNE and project´s prototyping work package, sheds light on the intricate journe…

26 March 2024

"The MUSIC Project´s strategy is targeting the use of sacrificial molecules with high irreversible capacity"

We had a stimulating conversation with Thierry Brousse from the University of Nantes, where we delved into the intricate realm of pre-sodiation and it…

20 March 2024

"The electrolyte of sodium ion capacitors must be highly recyclable"

Andrea Balducci´s insights shed light on the profound significance of electrolytes within the framework of the MUSIC Project, where pioneering e…

06 March 2024

"MUSIC is developing novel Sodium-salt chemistries to provide pre-sodiation technologies which can be introduced directly to the cell without the need for any extra equipment"

Frederik Huld, materials Engineer at Beyonder, sheds light on the challenges facing SIC technology from a fabrication standpoint.

28 February 2024

“The development of artificial interfaces holds promise for enhancing cyclability in hard carbons and extending the voltage window in activated carbons.”

In our ongoing exploration of The MUSIC Project and its partners, we´re privileged to engage with Pierre-Louis Taberna, a renowned researcher fr…

14 February 2024

"It is expected to develop a minimum viable product that represents a technology maturity that corresponds with TRL6"

As we delve into the insights of Dr. Jon Ajuria, Principal Investigator of the project and Research Line Manager of the Metal-ion Capacitors division …

27 September 2023

The European MUSIC Project: Pioneering Sustainable Energy Solutions in Alignment with the UN´s SDGs

In the face of a rapidly changing climate and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, the European MUSIC Project – Materials for sUstainable Sodium Ion Capacitors – emerges as a beacon of hope. This initiative not only addresses the pressing demand for advanced energy storage solutions but also aligns seamlessly with several of the United Nations´ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Let´s delve into the project´s objectives and its contribution to these global goals.

16 August 2023

Advancing Innovation and Collaboration: European MUSIC Project Thrives at Helmholtz Institute Ulm´s General Assembly

Ulm, Germany – The Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) played host to the dynamic General Assembly of the European MUSIC project on July 18th and 19th…

18 January 2023

The MUSIC project paves the way for the manufacture of sustainable sodium-ion capacitors that will offer greater efficiency and fast recharging

The project, included in the EC Horizon Europe call, held its kick-off meeting on January 18 and 19 at the CIC energiGUNE headquarters in Vitoria-Gasteiz (Spain). MUSIC´s goal is to develop a new sodium-ion capacitor technology that will allow achieving an energy density equivalent to power batteries but with higher performance in terms of power and cyclability.