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Title:

Synthesis of high energy density anode materials for rechargeable batteries by metallothermic reduction

Agreement Number:

CARD2

Agreement Value:

$220,099.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 7, 2018 -

Organization:

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Location:

Quebec, CA

Reference Number:

GC-2017-Q4-01171

Agreement Type:

Grant

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Additional Information:

Grant or Award spanning more than one fiscal year (2017-2018 to 2020-2021).

Recipient's Legal Name:

Marin, Gheorghe (Cégep de Trois-Rivières)

Program:

Applied Research and Development Grants (<$75k)

Program Purpose:

The scientific objective of the project is to develop the synthesis of alkali metals and silicon monoxide byx000D
metallothermic reduction method. These high energy density materials will be used for the fabrication of newx000D
generation of rechargeable battery anodes. The project provides for collaboration of two regional researchx000D
centers, the Laboratoire des technologies de l'énergie (LTE) of Hydro-Québec in Shawinigan and the Centre dex000D
métallurgie du Québec (CMQ) of Cégep de Trois-Rivières for the development of a high-temperature reactor.x000D
The materials studied will be, firstly, magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) for the furnace commissioning; andx000D
then, silicon monoxide (SiO) and lithium (Li) for battery materials synthesis tests. HQ will use new anodex000D
materials for the development of new electrochemical storage systems. The CMQ is interested in metallurgy ofx000D
light alloys and wishes to increase its expertise in the manufacturing domain thereof. The project will includex000D
three students, one per year. Expected outcome is to develop two processes one for lithium and one for siliconx000D
monoxide ready for a pilot plant scale. Project finality is the development of high energy density batteriesx000D
which is the key to transport electrification leading to greenhouse emission reduction.