Notice on the Release of the 2023 Project Guidelines of the Major Research Program for Beyond Traditional Battery Systems
The Major Research Program on Beyond Traditional Battery Systems is oriented to the “Double Carbon” strategy and the major needs of national security, to develop beyond traditional battery systems and related theories to address the key scientific problems and technical bottlenecks faced by energy storage batteries and power batteries in terms of energy density, power density, safety, environmental adaptability, resources and cost, etc. to provide scientific support for the innovative development of next-generation batteries in China.
I. Scientific Objectives
Focus on the controlled transport of energy and matter in battery systems, break through the traditional flat electrode interface charge layer theory, “rocking chair” embedded energy storage mechanism, traditional battery material system and architecture, and current research paradigms, etc., take advantage of multidisciplinary cross-fertilization research, focus on new systems of ultra-long life energy storage batteries and ultra-high specific energy power batteries To achieve forward-looking basic research results, lead the global battery science and technology changes, and support China’s “double carbon” strategy and energy science and technology self-reliance and self-improvement.
II. Core scientific issues
This major research program focuses on the following three core scientific issues:
(1) Multi-species transport laws of electrons, ions, molecules, etc. under multi-field coupling.
(2) Multi-species transport laws and transport theories of species in cellular systems, multi-physics (electric, magnetic, force, thermal, optical, etc.) coupled multi-subunit transport and dynamic response mechanisms.
(3) Cross-scale and multi-structural energy-matter transfer and transformation laws.
The multi-scale environmental evolution of matter and energy transport in the cell system, the synergistic mechanism and constitutive relationship of electrochemical active sites in the multiphase microenvironment, and the structural evolution law of the whole life cycle of the cell.
(4) Interactions and regulatory mechanisms of charged interfaces.
The interaction mechanism between electrode and electrolyte surface interface in the battery system with high density energy storage and efficient conversion, the regulation and performance enhancement of the charged interface of the battery.
III. Research directions for 2023
(1) Incubation projects.
Focusing on the above scientific issues, with the overall scientific objectives as the traction, for the strong exploratory, novel topics and good research foundation, the application projects will be funded in the form of incubation projects, with the following research directions:
1. New theory and calculation methods of battery.
To develop new methods for accurate and efficient calculations of in situ and dynamic structures and processes of complex battery systems, and to establish cross-scale complex interface theoretical systems from microscopic to mesoscopic; to construct super-dense electrolytes, high-entropy electrolytes, solid electrolytes and complex interfaces. The new dynamic models of electrochemical surface interfaces such as ultra-dense electrolyte, high entropy electrolyte, solid electrolyte and solid electrode, gas electrode, etc.; to explore the new mechanism of charge transfer under the coupling of multi-physical fields such as electricity, magnetism, force, heat and light, to study the coupling process of heat mass transfer and electrochemical reaction in fluid battery, to build a digital twin system and carbon footprint model for the whole life cycle of the battery.
2. New battery mechanism and characterization technology.
To address the bottleneck of battery performance under the traditional electrochemical energy storage mechanism, to establish a new battery mechanism that breaks through the performance limit of the existing system; to address the problem that traditional analysis techniques are difficult to study the real working conditions of batteries, to develop new methods for advanced in-situ and working conditions characterization, to reveal the mechanism of electrochemical reactions under real conditions, to elucidate the structural composition of electrode materials, the microstructure and dynamic evolution of electrolyte and interface; to study the sensing response of batteries We will also explore artificial intelligence data processing and information extraction and fusion methods to analyze the process and mechanism of electrochemical reaction.
3. New battery materials and creation strategies.
In view of the deficiencies of existing battery materials in energy storage density and rate as well as safety, lifetime and cost, break through the traditional battery material performance and resource bottlenecks, develop new materials for high specific energy batteries based on abundant elements, high safety and wide temperature domain flame retardant liquid and solid electrolytes, safe and efficient electrode materials and key auxiliary materials; establish battery material genetic database and high efficiency intelligent algorithms for material screening, propose data-driven rational design of key battery materials based on The new method of data-driven rational design of key battery materials. 4.
4. New battery systems and research paradigms.
To explore new battery systems with good safety, high specific energy and environmental adaptability, and to reveal the mechanism of electrochemical energy storage reaction and energy mass transport law, and to propose a new paradigm of accurate and efficient research based on the characteristics of the above-mentioned new systems, integrating advanced technical means and frontier theoretical methods such as large scientific devices and artificial intelligence.
(2) Key support projects.
Around the core scientific issues, the overall scientific objectives as the traction, for the previous research results accumulated better, the overall goal of a greater contribution to the application projects, will be funded in the form of key support projects, the same research direction as the incubation projects, research content more focused on the following three types of systems: 1:
- New electrochemical energy storage system based on abundant elements.
For the existing energy storage batteries with high safety risk and limited resources, develop new high-safety electroactive substances, positive and negative electrodes, electrolytes and other key materials based on abundant elements, elucidate the basic laws of electrochemical reaction process and energy mass transfer process; clarify the battery failure mechanism through advanced characterization and simulation methods, and propose structural regulation strategies to develop low-cost, long-life, intrinsically safe, wide temperature domain, fast response The new system of energy storage battery, achieve the performance breakthrough of 80% deep charging and discharging of the battery for more than 10,000 cycles, optimize the module integration and system management, and clarify the application in the field of large-scale energy storage.
- New system of power battery with high density and fast energy storage.
To address the problems of short range and slow charging speed of existing power batteries, create high-performance solid electrolytes, new electrolytes, new materials with high specific energy and good stability of positive and negative electrodes and new battery architecture; combine in-situ characterization technology and multi-scale theoretical computational simulation, analyze the law of material and energy transport in batteries, elucidate the material constitutive relationship, reveal the law of structural evolution under different scales of materials, electrodes, batteries and modules, etc. To develop new power battery systems with high specific energy, intrinsic safety, fast charging and discharging, and wide temperature range, to achieve the performance breakthrough of battery energy density higher than 700Wh/kg and charging at 10C multiplier, to optimize module integration and system management, and to realize the application in power supply.
- A new system for efficient energy-mass conversion under extreme conditions.
In order to meet the demand for efficient and reversible energy storage under extreme environmental and mechanical conditions such as ultra-wide temperature range, high pressure, microgravity, high humidity, strong impact, high acceleration, strong irradiation, etc., we will explore the kinetics of charge-mass transfer and process strengthening laws under extreme conditions, create a new architecture of battery material system that can withstand extreme conditions, develop long storage, fast activation, and high specific energy batteries that meet the requirements of extreme conditions, and realize battery operating temperature range The project will achieve the performance breakthrough of battery operating temperature range from -70℃ to +80℃, overload resistance greater than 20,000g (acceleration) or storage life greater than 20 years, and propose battery system integration management and evaluation methods.
- Basic principles of project selection
(1) Closely focus on the core scientific issues, focus on the needs and application context constraints, and encourage original, fundamental and cross-cutting frontier exploration.
(2) priority funding can solve the basic scientific problems beyond the traditional battery system and has the prospect of application of research projects.
(3) Key supported projects should have good research foundation and preliminary accumulation, and make direct contribution and support to the overall scientific objectives.
V. Funding Plan for 2023
24 incubation projects will be funded, with a direct cost funding intensity of 800,000 RMB/project and a funding period of 3 years, and the research period of “January 1, 2024-December 31, 2026” should be filled in the application form of incubation projects; 6 key support projects will be funded, with a direct cost funding intensity of 3 million RMB/project. The intensity of funding is about 3 million yuan per project, the funding period is 4 years, and the research period in the application for key support projects should be “January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2027”.
VI. Application Requirements and Notes
(1) Application requirements.
Applicants for this major research program should have the following conditions: 1:
1. have the experience of undertaking basic research topics;
2. have a senior professional and technical position (title).
Postdoctoral researchers, those who are pursuing graduate degrees and those who do not have a work unit or whose work unit is not the supporting unit are not allowed to apply as applicants.
(2) Limited application regulations.
Implement the requirements of the “Application Regulations” in the “NSF Project Guidelines for 2023”.
(3) Application Notes.
Applicants and relying units should carefully read and implement the requirements in the Program Guidelines, the NSF Program Guidelines for 2023 and the Notice on Application and Completion of NSF Projects for 2023.
1. This Major Research Program project is a paperless application. The application submission date is June 28, 2023 – July 27, 2023, 16:00.
(1) Applicants should complete and submit the electronic application and attachments online in accordance with the instructions and outline requirements for Major Research Program projects in the Science Foundation Web-based Information System.
(2) This Major Research Program aims to closely focus on core scientific issues and to strategically orient and integrate multidisciplinary related research into a project cluster. Applicants should develop their own project titles, scientific objectives, research contents, technical routes and corresponding research funding based on the core scientific questions to be addressed by this Major Research Program and the proposed research directions announced in the project guidelines.
(3) In the application form, select “Major Research Program” as the funding category, “Incubation Project” or “Key Support Project” as the sub-category description, and (3) In the application form, select “Major Research Program” for the category, “Incubation Program” or “Key Support Program” for the subcategory, “Beyond the traditional battery system” for the note, and T01 for the acceptance code. No more than 2 collaborative research units are allowed for incubation projects and key support projects.
(4) The applicant should clearly state at the beginning of the application that the application is in line with the funded research directions in the program guidelines and its contribution to solving the core scientific problems and achieving the scientific objectives of this major research program.
If the applicant has already undertaken other science and technology projects related to this major research program, the applicant should discuss the differences and connections between the application and other related projects in the “Research Basis and Working Conditions” section of the application.
2. The relying unit shall complete the work of relying unit commitment, organization of application and review of application materials as required. Submit the electronic application form and attachments through the information system by 16:00 on July 27, 2023, and submit the application list online by 16:00 on July 28, 2023.
3. Other Notes.
(1) In order to achieve the overall scientific objectives and multidisciplinary integration of the Major Research Program, the funded project leaders should commit to comply with the relevant data and information management and sharing regulations, and should pay attention to the mutual support relationship with other projects of this Major Research Program during the project implementation.
(2) In order to strengthen the academic exchange of projects and promote the formation of project clusters and multidisciplinary intersection and integration, this Major Research Program will hold an annual academic exchange meeting of funded projects and will organize academic seminars in related fields from time to time. The funded project leaders are obliged to participate in the above academic exchange activities organized by the Steering Expert Group and Management Working Group of this Major Research Program.
(4) Consultation methods.
Department of Cross-cutting Sciences
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