University of Bremen

60 University of Bremen - ZIB2 https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2 ECECS, Energy Storage, Energy Conversion, Green Batteries, Lithium Recovery, Modeling & Simulation, Dynamic Impedance Analysis en University of Bremen Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:40:58 +0100 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:40:58 +0100 University of Bremen content-651890 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:03:58 +0200 Project description https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c651890 The aim of this sub-project from the side of the research group of ESECS is to optimize the active materials for aqueous Zn-ion batteries and to identify the comptability between the components of the zinc-ion cell in order to accelerate the commercialization of the aqueous Zn-ion technology. In order to accelerate the penetration of the aqueous zinc-ion technology into the stationary energy storage market, it is of most utmost importance to develop long-.lasting, efficient and highly reversible zinc-ion cells based on low-cost and non-hazardous materials. To achieve this, we will focus not only on the development of new materials, but also on the interactions between the cell components that affect the battery's lifetime under real-life conditions. For this reason, the group of ESECS will pursue three strategies: <ul> <li>development of efficient substrates for the electrodeposition of zinc at the negative electrode;</li> <li>development of sustainable Prussian blue analogues for the positive electrode;</li> <li>identification of ageing mechanisms caused by undesired interactions between the components of the zinc ion components for the zinc-ion cell.</li> </ul> Advanced in-operando analytical tools, such as the differential electrochemical mass spectrometry (<abbr title="Differentielle Elektrochemische Massenspektroskopie">DEMS</abbr>) and dynamic multi-frequency analysis (<abbr title="Dynamische Multifrequenzanalyse">DMFA</abbr>), will be used together with established electrochemical analysis to identify the phenomena occurring at the single electrodes and among the components of a Zn-ion cell. In addition to the battery performance, environmental friendliness, safety and cost of the materials will also be considered. Content content-651891 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:29:34 +0100 Publications as part of the project https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c651891 <hr /> L. Sorrill, E. Meyer, G. Zampardi, F. La Mantia, “Multivariate Optimization of Easily Prepared Indium Substrates for Mild-Acid Zinc-Ion Batteries”,&nbsp; Chemistry-Methods, 6, e202500116 (2026).(invited) DOI: <a class="external-link" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/cmtd.202500116" target="_blank">10.1002/cmtd.202500116</a> <hr /> M. Baghodrat, F. La Mantia, G. Zampardi, “A comprehensive and critical review on the application of conductive polymers as coatings for aqueous zinc-ion battery positive electrode materials”, J. Mater. Chem. A, 14, 2011-2029 (2026).(invited) DOI: <a class="external-link" href="https://doi.org/10.1039/D5TA05963A" target="_blank">10.1039/D5TA05963A</a> <hr /> S. Sfiligoi, F. La Mantia, G. Zampardi, “Interference of the Reference Electrodes' Leakage on the Aging of Copper Hexacyanoferrate for Aqueous Zn-Ion Batteries", ChemElectroChem&nbsp;12,&nbsp;2500101 (2025).(invited) DOI: <a class="external-link" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202500101" title="Öffnet externen Link in neuem Fenster" target="_blank">10.1002/celc.202500101</a> <hr /> M. Baghodrat, G. Zampardi, F. La Mantia, “Harnessing the Benefits of PEDOT:PSS Conductive Coating for Prolonged Cycle Life of Copper Hexacyanoferrate in Aqueous Zinc-Ion batteries”, Batteries &amp; Supercaps&nbsp; 7 (2024). (invited). DOI: <a class="externalLink" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/batt.202400156" title="Öffnet externen Link in neuem Fenster" target="_blank">10.1002/batt.202400156</a> <hr /> M. Tribbia, J. Glenneberg, F. La Mantia, G. Zampardi, “Effect of the Current Density on the Electrodeposition Efficiency of Zinc in Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries”, ChemElectroChem&nbsp; 11, e202300394 (2024). DOI: <a class="externalLink" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/celc.202300394" title="Öffnet externen Link in neuem Fenster" target="_blank">10.1002/celc.202300394</a> Content content-705595 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Funding provider https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705595 Federal Ministry for Education and Research - Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (<abbr title="Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung">BMBF</abbr>) Content content-705598 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Grant agreement number https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705598 03XP0523B Content content-705622 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Project acronym https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705622 ZIB2 Content content-705624 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Project duration https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705624 01.02.2023 - 30.11.2026 Content content-705626 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Funding https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705626 € 684.788 Content content-705629 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Coordination https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705629 VARTA Microbattery GmbH Content content-705631 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Host Institution https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705631 Universität Bremen Content content-705640 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:28 +0100 Collaborative partnerships https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/energy-storage-and-energy-conversion-systems/projects/zib2#c705640 VARTA AG, GRILLO-Werke AG, Battronics, E-Lyte Content