We are excited to share that the ECOBAT project has received very positive feedback in its official mid-term review, covering the period from 1 January 2022 to 1 December 2024.
The evaluator praised the project’s outstanding scientific output, strong collaboration, and clear alignment with the original research goals. Despite minor delays in Work Packages 1 and 3, the review found no cause for concern, as effective mitigation measures are already in place. The only critical remark concerned the gender imbalance among PhD and postdoctoral researchers, which the consortium is encouraged to address going forward.
Key achievements so far:
- Eight scientific publications already published
- Participation in international conferences
- Launch of new scientific collaborations
- Acquisition of additional research funding
- Strong and growing impact in the field
The evaluator concluded that the project is progressing well and remains on track to meet its objectives. The final assessment confirmed that the project may continue. With this great news, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all ECOBAT partners for their dedication and contributions:
- Prof. Alex Vlad from Chemistry and Materials for Energy Lab (NRJ), UCLouvain
- Prof. Benoit Champagne from Laboratory of Theoretical Chemistry (LCT), Université de Namur
- Prof. Barbara Kirchner from Mulliken Center for Theoretical Chemistry, University of Bonn
- Prof Jan Fransaer from Surface and Interface Engineered Materials (SIEM), KU Leuven
A special thank you goes to Prof. Koen Binnemans from Solvomet, KU Leuven, who expertly coordinated the preparation of the report and ensured the seamless integration of all partner contributions.
Thanks to this strong team effort, ECOBAT continues to advance high-impact research in sustainable battery technologies. As the project approaches its conclusion on 31 December 2025, we now move into the final phase: completing the remaining activities and ensuring the successful delivery of all project objectives.