Novel electrodes and electrolytes for zinc ion batteries

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Research Areas:

Battery; energy storage materials

Supervisor

Professor Yuan Chen.

Research location

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Synopsis

Batteries are essential in our daily life. They are expected to become more critical in helping us achieve carbon neutrality in the middle of this century for powering electric vehicles and storing electricity generated from renewable sources. However, current dominant lithium-ion batteries are not sustainable. We need more environmentally sustainable and cheaper alternatives. Rechargeable zinc ion batteries are promising next-generation energy storage devices with inherent safety and low-cost advantages. This project will improve zinc ion batteries’ energy density and long-term stability, enabling their potential commercialization. In particular, built upon our previous experience, innovative zinc anodes, metal oxide, carbon-based cathodes, and addictives for aqueous electrolytes will be studied. Working with an industrial partner, zinc ion battery prototypes will be fabricated and tested using industrial standards. Students with previous battery research experience are more suitable for this project.

Additional information

Successful candidate must:

• Have previous research experience in battery electrodes or electrolytes
• Have journal publications (preferred)

How to apply:

To apply, please email yuan.chen@sydney.edu.au with the following:

• CV
• transcripts

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Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3452

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