BioBatt: Bio-degradable Li-ion battery anodes

Start date: 
2018.09.01
End date: 
2020.08.31

In this research project, a novel type of Li-Ion battery is developed. More specifically, the carbon (graphite) that is conventionally used as the battery anode, is replaced by silica harvested from the exoskeleton of Diatom algae. As a social scientist, I am on board the project team. The social-scientific part of the project engages with the question how such an innovation project can be managed according to principles of responsible research and innovation. To this end, we will use methodologies for action research and stakeholder engagements, en devise new methods as needed. From these experiences, ideas on responsible management and governance of innovation processes will be established.