Discover here the latest news for the NoVOC project
NoVOC Year 3 virtual General Assembly meeting
NoVOC partners reunited online for the Year 3 General Assembly meeting On March 11 and 12, 2025 we held our first Year 3 General Assembly meeting online via MS Teams. We had two days of project updates, engaging discussions and inspiring working sessions, where we generated a clearer picture and key criteria for more sustainable battery production processes as well as key performance parameters. For more info on the NoVOC project, follow us on LinkedIn.
Ask the NoVOC expert #2
NoVOC "Ask the expert" series continuing with input on the difference between wet processing and dry processing in battery manufacturing Have you ever wondered what the difference between wet processing and dry processing in battery manufacturing is? The quick answer is simple: wet processing uses liquids (like water or organic solvents), while dry processing eliminates liquids, ultimately making electrode production greener and more cost-efficient. But why is that and what more is there to learn? As part of our series "Ask the NoVOC expert", our team member Svenja Schreiber at Technische Universität Braunschweig shares how both methods are revolutionizing battery manufacturing! When making lithium-ion batteries, manufacturers use different methods to create the thin layers that store and move energy. The two main methods are the state-of-the-art wet processing and currently developing dry processing. State-of-the-art wet processing In wet processing, the battery materials are mixed with liquids (often harmful solvents) to create a slurry, which is then coated onto metal foils and dried—a process that consumes a lot of energy and factory space. Innovative dry processing In contrast, dry [...]
NoVOC featured on WIT News news platform
NoVOC featured on WIT News news platform We're proud and happy that the NoVOC project has been featured with an article on the WIT News news platform. WIT News is an online platform dedicated to disseminating information about research results, innovative technologies, and solutions across various sectors, including climate and environment, digital advancements, industry, and space. It serves as a hub for sharing press releases, columns, and event announcements related to research and innovation projects, particularly those funded by European programs like Horizon Europe. The platform also offers free content submission services, allowing project coordinators and researchers to publicize their work and events to a broader audience. Additionally, WIT News organizes networking events and webinars to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among stakeholders in the research and innovation community You can access the article HERE.
Ask the NoVOC expert #1
NoVOC "Ask the expert" series kicking off! We're happy to share to introduce you to our new NoVOC "Ask the expert" series, where you will meet a NoVOC expert each week, sharing insights into our work and the components of a sustainably developed battery. We are kicking off the series with our dear colleague Pinar Kasaplar from Kansai Altan in Turkey, who will explain to you the importance of binders in a battery. When you think of a battery, you might imagine metals, wires, and chemicals - but there’s an unsung hero inside - the binder. A binder acts like the glue that holds all the battery’s active materials together, ensuring they stay firmly attached to the metal foil inside the battery. Without binders, the tiny particles that store and move energy - like the materials in the anode and cathode - wouldn’t stay in place, making the battery less efficient and more likely to degrade quickly. Binders also help maintain the battery’s structure during charging and discharging, which puts the materials under constant stress. The NoVOC approach [...]
Three explanatory videos produced
We produced three explanatory videos - more to come! We're proud and happy to inform you, that we have produced three short explanatory videos on problematic components of a battery as well as battery recycling. The videos can be found on our Youtube channel.
NoVOC and the Battery Heroes at the Battery Innovation Days 2024
The NoVOC team is at the BatteryInnovationDays 2024 in Barcelona We’re thrilled to be here, networking with colleagues and partners: The BatteryHeroes cluster (including greenSPEED EU Project, GIGAGREEN project, BatWoMan, GIGABAT project and BATMACHINE) The Collabat - Cluster of H2020 Battery Projects The BatrawProjectEU project Our friends from BEPA - Batteries European Partnership Association and LiPLANET ..and many more! Being on-site allows us to exchange ideas, reflect on our shared progress, and discuss future plans, including another joint LiPLANET workshop, the future of the Battery Heroes cluster and many more exciting activities and topics. Events like these highlight the strength of our community and our shared commitment to advancing sustainable battery innovation. Stay tuned for more updates from our time here in Barcelona!
WP2 Update
Update on the work done in WP2 "Lab Scale Manufacturing Process Optimisation" Our WP2 team, led by Guiomar Hernández, has made steady progress in optimizing key processes for developing more efficient anode and cathode materials—two essential components that work together to store and release energy in batteries. In a typical battery, the anode and cathode act like storage tanks, each holding specific types of ions. The anode (usually made from graphite or other carbon materials) releases electrons during discharge, powering devices, while the cathode (often containing metals like lithium, nickel, or manganese) accepts these electrons, storing energy within the battery. Together, these materials must not only hold a large charge but also maintain stability through thousands of cycles. In this phase, we’ve worked on refining the formulation for these materials, focusing on their durability and performance in both dry and wet processing. We’ve conducted tests to evaluate their stability over time and charging capabilities, and the results are promising. These optimizations are now being shared with the WP3 team for further development and scaling up, as we continue to work [...]
NoVOC and the Battery Heroes will join the Battery Innovation Days 2024
Vienna, 8 October 2024 The NoVOC project, a pioneering Horizon Europe initiative dedicated to revolutionizing battery manufacturing by eliminating Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), is excited to announce its participation as part of the Battery Heroes Cluster at the prestigious Battery Innovation Days 2024 (BID24) in Barcelona. This annual event brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers to explore cutting-edge advancements in battery technologies and sustainable energy solutions. Driving Sustainability and Innovation The Battery Innovation Days 2024, held from XX November 2024 in Barcelona, serve as a premier platform for stakeholders to exchange insights and foster collaborations. With a focus on sustainable solutions and next-generation technologies, the event aligns perfectly with NoVOC's mission to create environmentally friendly and cost-effective lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes using aqueous and dry techniques. The NoVOC project will showcase its contributions to reducing the environmental footprint of battery production while enhancing Europe's leadership in the clean energy transition. As part of the Battery Heroes Cluster, NoVOC will join other Horizon Europe projects to demonstrate innovative approaches to energy storage and sustainability. The cluster represents a collective commitment to [...]
NoVOC fourth newsletter available
NoVOC fourth newsletter published The 4th issue of our NoVOC newsletter has recently been published on our LinkedIn channel!! 🗞️🔋 On a bi-annual basis, we share insights into our daily collaboration within our 17 partners Horizon Europe funded project. Here’s what you’ll find in this issue: 1. What we did over the last couple of months - latest updates on the project activities 2. Who we (still) collaborate with- meet the "Battery heroes 2.0" 3. Where you find us - future events and more Learn about our results, the Battery Heroes team, and our next events HERE. Follow us via our NoVOC LinkedIn channel to not miss the next issue!
NEXT EVENTS
Meet the NoVOC partners at the following events:
2025
- 26-28 March, Battery Days, Graz Austria
- 2-3 December, Battery Innovation Days, Graz, Austria
