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PEPR-Batteries Days 2026: Results, Perspectives, and Laboratory Tours
The PEPR Batteries program will host the fourth edition of its flagship event, the “PEPR-Batteries Days,” on January 14–15, 2026. This annual seminar is a cornerstone of the program.
16 March 2026
Understanding Electrolyte Degradation in Aqueous Redox Flow Batteries
The RADICAL project presents its latest advances on the stability of nitroxides and the strategies implemented to further understand degradation mechanisms.
13 March 2026
An in-depth understanding of electrolytes for divalent cation batteries, enabling rational design and the development of predictive tools
LEGEND designs electrolytes for divalent cation batteries using molecular simulation and AI.
13 March 2026
HIPOBAT is approaching its mid-term: fundamental research on high-power batteries, demonstrations for industrial applications, and Franco-German collaboration
Research on high-power batteries and strategic Franco-German collaboration.
9 March 2026
New Electrolyte for Fluoride-Ion Batteries
The liquid electrolyte BMimF/CH₃CN enables the generation of free fluoride ions (F⁻), ensuring high conductivity, low overpotential, and improved performance with Pb/PbF₂ and BiF₃.
9 March 2026
Syntheses and Modifications of Electrode Materials
A single synthesis method is not sufficient to provide a relevant range of materials to enhance the power performance of electrodes for the devices envisioned in the HIPOHYBAT project. Thanks to the synergy of the approaches considered—surface modifications, defect introduction, and composite development—the targeted performance for high-power sodium-ion batteries and hybrid batteries is within reach. These strategies were presented at the PEPR Batteries Day in Grenoble in January 2026.
5 March 2026
Structuring a French operando characterization platform for next-generation batteries
Multi-scale operando tools to understand the mechanisms of Gen4/Gen5 batteries.
4 March 2026
Development of bioresorbable Na-ion batteries for temporary medical applications.
Development of custom bioresorbable sodium-ion batteries to power transient medical devices.
4 March 2026
Latest advances in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries.
The latest advances of the LIMASSE project, with a focus on the development of materials and coatings, were presented during the PEPR Batteries Days on January 14 and 15, 2026.
26 February 2026
Organic anion-ion batteries: ambitions and first milestones of the SONIC project
SONIC develops all-organic, metal-free anion-ion batteries with solid electrolytes and anion insertion for sustainable energy storage.
26 February 2026
High‑energy‑density aqueous organic redox‑flow batteries: specifically designed mediators and boosters.
The Discovery project: a promising technology for storing intermittent energy.
23 February 2026
Innovative separators capable of trapping metals to slow down the aging of lithium-ion batteries.
An innovative separator that traps metals to slow down battery aging.
23 February 2026
Artificial intelligence makes it possible to model the batteries of the future, from the atomic scale to the manufacturing process.
This work helps accelerate the development of energy storage systems that are more efficient, more durable, and better suited to the growing needs of electrification.
23 February 2026
Smart operando sensing for advanced BMS / AI data mining
From embedded sensors to an AI-enhanced digital twin: SENSIGA will push the limits of Battery Management Systems (BMS).
23 February 2026
A new high-performance organic material for aqueous redox flow batteries
A new organic molecule, 3-TMA PROXYL, pushes the limits of redox flow batteries by combining high voltage, high solubility and excellent stability.
13 October 2025
Materials 2026 – International conference
PEPR Batteries is pleased to announce the next edition of the MATÉRIAUX 2026 conference, organized by the FFM.
22 July 2025
Deep Learning, Transfer Learning, and Virtual Reality: Digital Levers for Battery Innovation
The BATMAN project includes research activities aimed at developing and studying new digital methods for the simulation and optimization of rechargeable battery manufacturing processes
20 May 2025
New projects within the PEPR Batteries program
The PEPR Batteries project portfolio was expanded with 4 new projects at the beginning of 2025, bringing the total number of funded projects to 19
20 May 2025
New materials for high-power batteries
The HIPOHYBAT project presents initial electrochemical characterization results of new materials for high-power batteries.
20 May 2025
First prototype of a bioresorbable microbattery
The SIMBA project presents a first prototype of a fully bioresorbable all-solid-state Na-ion microbattery.
20 May 2025
New electrolyte for aqueous redox flow batteries
The RADICAL project presents its initial work on organic compounds for producing sustainable electrolytes for aqueous redox flow batteries
20 May 2025
Self-healing elastomeric binder for Li-ion batteries
The Heal B and B project presents its initial work on self-healing elastomeric binders for lithium-ion batteries.
20 May 2025
New organic compounds for redox flow batteries
The DISCOVERY project presents its first syntheses of posolytes, boosters, and membranes for redox flow batteries
20 May 2025
First characterizations on batteries cells
The OPENSTORM project presents its first advanced characterization results at PEPR Batteries Day
21 February 2025
Workshop on Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Batteries (AORFB)
The aqueous organic redox flow battery (AORFB) ecosystem will convene in Paris on April 24 and 25, 2025, for an exceptional workshop at the Campus des Cordeliers, Sorbonne University.
12 February 2025
PEPR Batteries day 2025
The “Priority Research Equipments and Program” (PEPR) on batteries celebrated its second anniversary…
12 February 2025
Webinar on the TRL scale in R&I
The PEPR Batteries program invites you to a webinar dedicated to the optimal use of the TRL (Technology Readiness Level) scale in research and innovation projects on batteries.
25 October 2024
Machine learning applied to electrochemical interfaces
The BATMAN project publishes its first results on the simulation of electrochemical interfaces.
4 September 2024
PEPR Batteries day
The “Priority Research Program and Equipments” on batteries celebrated its first anniversary at the “PEPR-Batteries Day” …
16 January 2024
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