Smart Self-Healing Batteries in SALAMANDER Project
Smart Self-Healing Batteries in SALAMANDER Project
Last week, our expert in materials for self-healing batteries and bioelectronics, Iñaki Gomez, participated in the 4th general assembly of the Horizon Europe SALAMANDER Project at Centro Tecnológico de la Energía, ITE, in Valencia (Spain). The meeting brought together all project members to review milestones, discuss progress, and plan the remaining steps toward more sustainable and higher-performing energy storage systems. We thank the organizers for creating a productive and inspiring environment over the two days.
The SALAMANDER project is transforming Li-ion cells by integrating embedded sensors and self-healing functionalities to enhance quality, reliability, and operational lifespan. These smart features allow the system to monitor its own degradation and autonomously activate repair mechanisms in response to external stimuli. By combining three types of sensors with two self-repair approaches, the project addresses the most critical degradation reactions typically found in Li-ion cells, reducing failure rates and increasing safety.
Our work focuses on the materials and technologies that make these innovations possible, particularly the design and testing of advanced components that enable both monitoring and repair capabilities. The integration of self-healing mechanisms supports the creation of more durable, resilient, and environmentally friendly energy storage solutions.
The project not only improves the performance of Li-ion cells but also contributes to sustainability by extending their useful life and reducing waste. SALAMANDER represents a major step forward in smart battery technology, combining cutting-edge research with practical applications in the growing energy storage sector.
📖 Learn more about this initiative and its impact on self-healing batteries and repair technologies here.
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