글로벌 R&D 협력 추진단

Objective
Global R&D Alliance
1
Drive innovation in the development of advanced ceramics technologies, leading to more efficient and sustainable solutions for hydrogen production, storage, and utilization.
2
Establish strong networks and partnerships among researchers, industries, and policymakers, allowing them to share knowledge, resources, and best practices.
3
Promote the widespread adoption of SOECs and solid-state batteries, contributing to the global transition towards carbon neutrality and a green hydrogen society.
4
Accelerate the integration of digital technologies into research and development processes, enhancing the design, modeling, and simulation of advanced materials and devices.
Research themes
Global R&D Alliance
LSGM Electrolyte-based CO2 Reduction/Hydrogen Production Technology
Solid Electrolyte Material Technology for Electrolysis and Solid-State Batteries
Ceramic Material Structure Control Technology for Hydrogen/DX Field.
1
LSGM Electrolyte-based CO2 Reduction/Hydrogen Production Technology
목표
Collaborative research framework for hydrogen production and CO2 reduction measurement
Ceramic cell manufacturing optimization research to enhance the efficiency of hydrogen production and CO2 reduction based on the LSGM(1) solid oxide electrolyte developed by KICET, incorporating material technologies from Fraunhofer-IKTS, St Andrews, and Kyushu University.
(1) LSGM(Lantanum Strontium Gallium Magnesium Oxide) : Oxygen ion conductive ceramic electrolyte material with perovskite structure
Configuration
: LSGM electrilyte SOFC/SOEC
Φ 2cm LSGM button cell
5x5 LSGM cell
Φ 5cm LSGM new type cell
Non-contact with substrate
Well-stacked particle
(high packing density)
Ease of coating a specific area
2
Solid Electrolyte Material Technology for Electrolysis and Solid-State Batteries
목표
Development of solid electrolyte materials for electrolysis/solid-state batteries

A Solid Oxide Reversible Cell (SORC) is a bi-directional high-temperature solid oxide electrolysis cell system that efficiently and silently converts hydrogen (H2) into electrical energy through electrochemical reactions and, when supplied with water (H2O) and electrical energy, produces hydrogen.

Developed a high-performance, high-efficiency SORC by combining Europe's cutting-edge SOFC stack technology and ceramic manufacturing capabilities
Technology advancement and interfacial stability research on solid electrolyte materials for next-generation high-safety oxide-based lithium-ion secondary batteries to improve battery performance and stability
구분 Conventional LIBs
Cathode Conventional LIBs
Anode Solid (Carbon, Silicon)
Electrolyte Liquid
Separator Solid (PP, PE ∙∙∙)
구분 All-Solid-state batteries (ASSLBs)
Cathode Solid (NCM, LCO, LFP∙∙∙)
Anode Solid (Li metal, Carbon, Silicon)
Electrolyte Solid
Separator X
3
Ceramic Material Structure Control Technology for Hydrogen/DX Field.
목표
Development of material crystal structure control technology through the exchange of DFT and virtual engineering in ceramic materials such as electrolytes and catalysts
Developed the composition and design of all-solid-state batteries and secured multi-scale analysis technology through technical collaboration between atomic-level crystal structure simulation design technology and micro-level interface simulation design technology

KICET is establishing the only domestic ceramic-specialized material and process database. Within this database, the institute is actively acquiring experimental and computational data related to Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) and Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOEC). Additionally, it possesses expertise in material and device design using the DX technology based on multi-physics simulations.

KICET의 시뮬레이션 기반 DX 설계 기술