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DAEMON - -
Duration:	1. 9. 2023 - 30. 9. 2027
Evidence number:	COST CA22154
Program:	COST
Project leader:	Mgr. Nada Ahmed Ali Ahmed Haggag, PhD.

Na-CerAnode - Ceramic Anode Host Material For confined Sodium Plating
Duration:	1. 7. 2024 - 30. 6. 2027
Evidence number:	ERANET 3/2023/912.C
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.

SUSHIBATT - Sustainable High-Voltage Batteries Based on Hybrid Cathodes Enabling Dual-Ion Energy Storage
Duration:	1. 4. 2024 - 31. 3. 2027
Evidence number:	ERA-NET 3/2023/912.C
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	Ing. Fröhlich Karol, DrSc.

G-Virals - Viral RNA-protein interaction on graphene-based field effect transistors as a new avenue for viral surveillance
Duration:	1. 2. 2024 - 31. 1. 2027
Evidence number:
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	Mgr. Hvizdošová Annušová Adriana, PhD.
SAS cosolvers:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.
Partner countries:	Belgium, France, Germany, Slovakia

AI-SCOPE - AI-Driven Enhancement of Surface Scattering Data for Open Science Platforms Across Europe
Duration:	1. 12. 2024 - 30. 11. 2026
Evidence number:	01-154
Program:	Horizont Európa
Project leader:	RNDr. Mrkývková Naďa, PhD.
Other cosolvers:	Dr.
Annotation:	The AI-SCOPE project engages the European photon and neutron science community to enhance the frequency and quality of FAIR-compliant data submissions to EOSC-indexed databases such as ESRF data portal or Zenodo, which currently only feature on the order of 100 entries in surfacescattering. Our tri-national team will introduce a sophisticated AI analysis tool for surface scattering experiments that not only performs an automated initial analysis but simultaneously generates rich metadata annotations. This dual capability incentivizes researchers to utilize the tool, as it streamlines their workflow and gives “live” feedback during experimental sessions at large scale facilities (“beamtimes”) to avoid wasted time at research infrastructures. Crucially,the AI-tool will be designed to use AI to estimate structural sample parameters (like film thickness, material densities, contact planes and unit cell dimensions) and input these into the database using standardized metadata formats. This feature ensures the database can be searched for specific materials and structures from the automated AI analysis, thereby avoiding the pitfalls of a hard-to-use raw data dump and increasing reusability within the scientific ecosystem of EOSC / PaNOSC. The project, therefore, stands to dramatically enhance data FAIRness and beamtime efficiency. Moreover, the three collaborating research groups will rigorously apply the tool to a diverse array of their pre-existing scattering data from a multitude of sample types. This will result in the creation of a well-curated dataset with detailed annotations in EOSC-indexed databases, laying the groundwork as a resource for future research endeavors in AI-guided materials discovery. Both our AI-tool and the curated database will unlock new possibilities for data reuse and collaborative scientific exploration of X-ray and neutron data with machine learning.
Partner countries:	Austria, Germany
Project website:	https://oscars-project.eu/projects/ai-scope-ai-driven-enhancement-surface-scattering-data-open-science-platforms-across

PVKSC - Beyond 27% perovskite solar cells: A deep study based on in-situ charge dynamics and crystal growth kinetics
Duration:	1. 10. 2023 - 30. 9. 2026
Evidence number:	2023/727/PVKSC
Program:	JRP
Project leader:	RNDr. Mrkývková Naďa, PhD.
Annotation:	The aim of this project is to develop high-performance and robust FAPbI3-based solar cells with efficiencies in excess of 27% and to study the phase conversion, charge carrier dynamics and loss mechanisms occurring in the solar cell, using the expertise of all partners.
Partner countries:	Czech Republic, Hungary, Kórejská republika, Poland

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Duration:	1. 7. 2023 - 30. 6. 2026
Evidence number:	H2020RIA
Program:	Iné
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.

SEATBELT - Solid-statE lithium metal bAttery wiTh in situ hyBrid ELecTrolyte Hop-On
Duration:	1. 6. 2022 - 31. 5. 2026
Evidence number:	101069726
Program:	Horizont Európa
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.
Annotation:	Electric vehicles are powered by batteries, which are the most important part. But the demand for electric vehicles is increasing so fast that it will soon outpace battery cell production. The EU-funded SEATBELT project will help to pave the road towards a cost-effective, robust all-solid-state lithium battery comprising sustainable materials by 2026. Specifically, it will achieve the first technological milestone of developing a battery cell that meets the needs of the electric vehicle industry. The low cost cell will be safe by design with sustainable and recyclable materials, reaching high energy densities and long cyclability in line with the 2030 EU targets. The project will be the start point of the first EU all solid-state battery value chain.
Partner countries:	Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom
Project website:	https://seatbelt-project.eu

OPERA - DEVELOPMENT OF OPERANDO TECHNIQUES AND MULTISCALE MODELLING TO FACE THE ZEROEXCESS SOLID-STATE BATTERY CHALLENGE
Duration:	1. 6. 2023 - 31. 5. 2026
Evidence number:	101103834
Program:	Horizont Európa
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.
Annotation:	Green, high-performing and safe batteries based on abundant materials are a key element in the transition to a carbon-neutral future. However, to acceleratetheir development, a deep understanding of the complex electro-chemo-mechanical processes within the battery is required, which is only accessible throughadvanced experimental and computational methods. Zero-excess solid-state batteries, where the anode is formed in situ, have emerged as a promising new generation of environmentally friendly batteries with high energy density, improved safety and higher cost-efficiency, but only after solutions for non-uniform anode formation were found.
Partner countries:	Austria, France, Germany, Norway, Spain, United Kingdom
Project website:	https://horizon-opera.eu

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Duration:	1. 6. 2023 - 31. 5. 2026
Evidence number:	H2020RIA
Program:	Iné
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.

Finished

SOLIMEC - Enhancing the Mechanical Stability of Interfaces in Solid-state Li-ion Batteries for Energy-intensive Applications
Duration:	1. 5. 2022 - 30. 4. 2025
Evidence number:	ERA-NET
Program:	ERANET
Project leader:	Dr. rer. nat. Šiffalovič Peter, DrSc.
Annotation:	The Glasgow 2021 climate conference highlighted the importance of reducing CO2 emissions. These efforts require a stronger move towards sustainable energy sources and storage. The rationale for this project is to advance a new generation of emerging solid-state Li batteries (SSLB) that can eliminate the risks and energy density issues associated with conventional liquid electrolyte-based Li-ion batteries (LIBs). To achieve this goal, five leading research groups and a major EU technology company have developed the following strategy to address the current SSLB challenges. We rely on multicomponent engineering of the cathode material and its interface with the solid electrolyte to prevent voltage-induced contact loss during charge/discharge, which impairs electron/ion transfer, and thus improve SSLB performance and lifetime. Potential benefits are seen in the use of SSLBs as a real alternative to LIBs to replace fossil fuels in the automotive industry.
Partner countries:	Austria, Norway, Spain