What is OPINCHARGE?

OPINCHARGE is a multidisciplinary research project that unlocks the potential of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) through advanced science and innovation. By investigating the hidden complexities of battery interfaces and charge transport mechanisms, the project paves the way for the next generation of high-performance, longer-lasting, and safer energy storage systems.

What Was the Focus of the Meeting?

The General Meeting brought together all OPINCHARGE partners to share progress, challenges, and next steps. With a shared mission to revolutionise battery technology for a greener and more sustainable future, each partner presented updates from their scientific journey — one that’s pushing the boundaries of what batteries can achieve.

Where Are We Now?

The project has now entered a new phase. Following a successful period of scientific cooperation, OPINCHARGE is shifting its focus toward exploitation and impact. With key experimental results now almost in hand, the consortium is preparing to disseminate its findings through:

• Joint workshops with sister projects
  
  
• Contributions to industry and policy roadmaps
  
  
• Targeted communication with stakeholders in academia and industry
  
  

Results to Be Proud Of

• ✅ 8 open-access scientific publications showcasing our technical partners’ discoveries
  
  
• ✅ Successful collaboration with the OPERA project to host the 1st joint workshop for result dissemination
  
  

Attention OPINCHARGE Stakeholders: Key Exploitable Results

The project has generated a comprehensive list of exploitable outcomes that may be of interest to researchers, manufacturers, and industry partners:

Scientific Models and Mechanisms

• Predictive models for SEI growth based on material composition
  
  
• Detailed descriptions of interface degradation mechanisms
  
  
• Locally resolved impedance spectroscopy for electrode interface effects
  
  
• Electrochemical characterization of model systems (single particles, flat surfaces)
  
  
• Models for electron transport mechanisms and passivation efficiency
  
  
• Quantitative understanding of SEI and electric double layer (EDL) formation
  
  

Advanced Characterization Techniques

• TEM methodologies for beam-sensitive battery materials
  
  
• Deep learning-based image enhancement for battery imaging
  
  
• Low-dose SIMS image acquisition protocols for in-situ/operando studies
  
  
• Protocol for NMR characterization of interface properties
  
  

Novel Tools and Technologies

• Software and IP for adaptive sampling of hyperspectral images
  
  
• Algorithms for interface degradation modelling
  
  
• Identification of SEI/CEI components based on electrolyte compositions
  
  
• “Reference” Raman spectra of SEI/CEI components for community use
  
  
• Specialized cell design to detect redox-shuttles in chemical cross-talk
  
  

Simulation and Modelling

• Full-cell chemo-mechanical model
  
  
• Silicon anode voltage relaxation model
  
  
• 2D chemo-mechanical model for silicon anodes under real-world conditions
  
  
• Protocol for rare earth (RE) integration in multilayer pouch cells
  
  

Spotlight on Just a Few Examples of Impactful Results

Let’s take a closer look at the OPINCHARGE factual outcomes:

• 🔋 Silicon Anode Voltage Relaxation Model
  This model improves understanding of how silicon-based batteries behave during rest periods. It enables more accurate charge level estimation, enhances battery performance, and contributes to longer battery life — benefits that resonate strongly with battery producers and users alike.
  
  
• 📈 2D Chemo-Mechanical Silicon Anode Model
  This tool provides deep insight into how silicon materials perform under realistic operating conditions. It supports the design of batteries with greater capacity and reliability, which is particularly attractive for electronics manufacturers and next-generation energy solutions.
  
  

What Comes Next?

OPINCHARGE partners will continue sharing in-depth results. With high scientific potential across multiple findings, the project stands ready to benefit both the research community and the battery industry — helping to accelerate innovation in the energy transition.