FULL-MAP

Acronym:  FULL-MAP
Title: FULLy integrated, autonomous & chemistry agnostic Materials Acceleration Platform for sustainable batteries

Can you provide an overview of FULL-MAP and explain its primary goals?
The FULL-MAP (FULLy integrated, autonomous and chemistry agnostic – Materials Acceleration Platform) project is a major European initiative aimed at revolutionizing the development of battery technologies. As part of the broader Battery 2030+ vision, it seeks to transform how batteries are designed, optimized, and commercialized. FULL-MAP focuses on accelerating the discovery and design of advanced materials and interfaces, as well as enabling the deployment of next-generation sustainable batteries. Emphasizing improved performance, sustainability, and efficiency, the project unites interdisciplinary teams, cutting-edge tools, and advanced computational techniques to tackle the challenges facing the battery sector.

The traditional development of battery materials follows the Edisonian approach. How is the FULL-MAP’s approach different and innovative from the Edisonian approach?
The traditional Edisonian approach to battery material development relies on a ‘trial-and-error ‘methodology, where researchers experiment with various materials and processes without fully understanding the underlying principles. While this approach has historically yielded important discoveries, it is often slow, costly, and resource-intensive due to its reliance on extensive testing and iterative experimentation. In contrast, FULL-MAP adopts a systematic, data-driven strategy, leveraging advanced computational tools, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies. By utilizing digital simulations, predictive models, and machine learning, FULL-MAP accelerates and streamlines the discovery process, offering a more efficient and targeted pathway to innovative battery materials and interfaces.

What is VUB’s role in the FULL-MAP consortium?
As the main coordinator of FULL-MAP, VUB plays a pivotal role in accelerating the development of next-generation battery technologies. Its contributions span advanced AI-accelerated multiscale computational tools, data integration, materials discovery, and optimization. VUB’s efforts are instrumental in advancing the discovery of high-performance, sustainable battery materials, transforming the development process into a more data-driven, efficient, and environmentally friendly paradigm.

What will the broader societal impact of FULL-MAP be?
The FULL-MAP project holds transformative potential to address global challenges by advancing next-generation battery technologies. As the world transitions to sustainable energy solutions and electric mobility, FULL-MAP’s innovative approach will drive progress in energy storage, combat climate change, and support the shift to a green economy. Its societal impact is profound—fostering clean energy adoption, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, promoting a circular economy, and stimulating economic growth. By improving energy access, enhancing quality of life, and supporting health and sustainability, FULL-MAP is paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future while driving innovation and job creation in clean technology.

Want to know more about FULL-MAP? Check out the article in BRUZZ:

 https://www.bruzz.be/actua/wetenschap/vub-trekt-europese-zoektocht-naar-nieuwe-batterijmaterialen-2025-01-23