Results / Research

D1.1. Project Management Handbook

The purpose of this Project Management Handbook is to provide guidance to all MUSIC project partners and to support them in finding relevant information quickly and easily.

On the Selection of the Current Collector for Water Processed Activated Carbon Electrodes for Their Application in Electrochemical Capacitors

This study addresses the need for sustainable, water-processable alternatives in the manufacturing of electrodes for electrochemical energy storage, replacing hazardous fluorine compounds and toxic solvents. The research focuses on modified aluminium current collectors for high-mass loading activated carbon (AC) electrodes, evaluating their compatibility, processability, and electrochemical performance. Results show that carbon-coated aluminium significantly improves wetting properties, mechanical stability, and electrochemical efficiency, offering the best performance over time. This makes it the optimal choice for high-power electrochemical capacitors, aligning with sustainability and cost-efficiency goals.

Enhancing the stability of sodium-ion capacitors by introducing glyoxylic-acetal based electrolyte

This research presents a comprehensive comparison between a widely-used electrolyte (NaPF6 in EC) and a novel alternative (NaTFSI in TEG) for Sodium-ion Capacitors (#SICs). The results demonstrate the potential of the new electrolyte to significantly improve stability during float tests, offering a promising path for more durable and efficient SIC applications.

D1.3. Data Management Plan

The MUSIC consortium has identified several areas that need to be addressed in the context of data management and the public sharing of research data, which are: Data protection and confidentiality, personal data from working with external experts and participants, and limitations in open data sharing to avoid the risk of IP loss.

D9.1. MUSIC online presence and visual identity kit

The present document represents Deliverable D9.1. MUSIC online presence and visual identity kit of the MUSIC project. It has been developed as part of the Work package 9 – Dissemination, communication, and exploitation and it consist of a description of the website www.musicproject.eu created for the project and the future activity of the social media networks of the project. 

D2.3 Cell fabrication and module design specifications

The main objective of the deliverable is to provide guidelines for the sustainable manufacturing of sodium ion capacitor cells and the green development of modules. It emphasizes the importance of assessing the sustainability of these devices throughout their entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to manufacturing, use, second use and recycling.

Deliverable 5.1. Component selection

Deliverable 5.1 focuses on selecting components for sodium-ion capacitors, specifically for railway applications. It details the choice of materials for electrodes, binders, and conductive additives, and outlines the development of eco-friendly electrode fabrication methods. The deliverable also discusses the selection of a pre-sodiation agent and the most suitable aluminum current collector for both negative and positive electrodes, based on their physicochemical and electrochemical properties.

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D3.5 Scale-up of Materials

Deliverable D3.5 plays a crucial role in addressing material synthesis, pre-sodiation strategies, and electrolyte development, while navigating challenges in scaling up proprietary materials.