Researchers from the Institute of Geotechnics of the Slovak Academy of Sciences are taking part in an international project developing new materials for next-generation energy storage systems.
The SUNFLOWERS project is funded through Slovakia's Recovery and Resilience Plan with a budget of around 12.5 million euros. It is currently in its implementation phase, with researchers testing new battery materials in laboratories and preparing the first prototypes.
The project addresses climate change by supporting cleaner transport, industrial electrification and advanced battery technologies. Its goal is to develop safer, longer-lasting and more recyclable battery systems.
One of the project's main research areas focuses on developing new anode materials that could eventually replace graphite in lithium-ion batteries, improving both safety and performance.
Beyond research, the initiative also aims to scale up production, support battery recycling and strengthen scientific infrastructure in eastern Slovakia by helping educate future specialists in battery technologies.
Source: TASR
