In collaboration with Professor Kaspar Lö昀昀el Further from FHNW, the researchers are also investi- information gating the bene昀椀ts of 3D copper as a promis- ing solution that could help to mitigate the Paul Scherrer formation of lithium dendrites on the anode, Institute PSI as these can have various negative e昀昀ects on https://www.psi.ch/en battery performance and safety. Finally, the FHNW School of researchers will develop a concept for pro- Engineering ducing these nanoscale functional layers on https://www.fhnw.ch/en/ 3D copper on an industrial scale. research-and-services/engi- neering Collaboration between: Oerlikon Metco Paul Scherrer Institute PSI // FHNW https://www.oerlikon.com/ School of Engineering // Oerlikon Metco metco/en/ AG (Wohlen, AG) The project team uses an all-solid-state cell for accurate and reliable electrochemical testing (top) and roadmaps the evolution of Li-ion battery chemistry, which can be used to boost energy density and improve safety. (Im- age: PSI) “The project potentially allows us to enter the value chain of Gen 3 and Gen 4 lithium-metal cell technology with a strong unique selling proposition.” Dr. Phani Kumar Yalamanchili, Oerlikon Metco AG Nano Fabrication Lab 昀氀yer The Nano Fabrication Lab (NF Lab) o昀昀ers numerous technolo- gies and methods to support researchers with the production of micro and nanofabricated components. We provide an overview of the NF Lab’s services in a short 昀氀yer. Nano Fabrication Lab flyer https://bit.ly/4dYGzln Annual Report 2023 In the Annual Report, we look back on the year 2023. In addition to short and concise summaries of highlights in di昀昀erent areas of the SNI, a scienti昀椀c supplement goes into greater depth and describes the results of all projects funded in 2023 over two pages per project. General part Animated version with embedded video, print version Scientific supplement Print version 14 SNI INSight June 2024