LRCS is a Joint Research Unit CNRS- University of Picardie specialised in materials for energy storage and conversion, hosting 35 tenured researchers and a total of more than 130 employees. It covers many technologies (Li-Ion and Na-Ion batteries, redox flow batteries, perovskite solar cells, all solid state batteries, dye sensitized solar cells, fuel cells, organic batteries) studied thanks to advanced methods (microscopy, electrochemistry, diffraction, modelling, AI, operando and in-situ, spectroscopies, thermal analysis, etc.). Research topics also include battery recyling and manufacturing process modeling and optimisation.
LRCS is interested in joining consortia addressing battery recycling (LFP, LMFP, Na-ion, NMC) and AI modeling for anticipating or monitoring second life (BMS, degradation, safety).