Synthesis of high energy density anode materials for rechargeable batteries by metallothermic reduction

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The scientific objective of the project is to develop the synthesis of alkali metals and silicon monoxide bymetallothermic reduction method. These high energy density materials will be used for the fabrication of newgeneration of rechargeable battery anodes. The project provides for collaboration of two regional researchcenters, the Laboratoire des technologies de l'énergie (LTE) of Hydro-Québec in Shawinigan and the Centre demétallurgie du Québec (CMQ) of Cégep de Trois-Rivières for the development of a high-temperature reactor.The materials studied will be, firstly, magnesium (Mg) and calcium (Ca) for the furnace commissioning; andthen, silicon monoxide (SiO) and lithium (Li) for battery materials synthesis tests. HQ will use new anodematerials for the development of new electrochemical storage systems. The CMQ is interested in metallurgy oflight alloys and wishes to increase its expertise in the manufacturing domain thereof. The project will includethree students, one per year. Expected outcome is to develop two processes one for lithium and one for siliconmonoxide ready for a pilot plant scale. Project finality is the development of high energy density batterieswhich is the key to transport electrification leading to greenhouse emission reduction.