Design of novel polymer electrolytes for solid state sodium batteries. Solid-state sodium-ion batteries can provide a cheaper, safer, and greener alternative solution to store energy. This project aims to investigate the design of advanced polymer electrolyte materials to address the challenge for the development of all solid-state sodium batteries. New understandings in polymer chemistry, interfacial properties and cell performance will be gained through co-active approaches combining molecular ....Design of novel polymer electrolytes for solid state sodium batteries. Solid-state sodium-ion batteries can provide a cheaper, safer, and greener alternative solution to store energy. This project aims to investigate the design of advanced polymer electrolyte materials to address the challenge for the development of all solid-state sodium batteries. New understandings in polymer chemistry, interfacial properties and cell performance will be gained through co-active approaches combining molecular simulations, experimental characterizations, and battery prototyping. This project will provide significant benefits in developing new functional materials, new knowledge, and advanced battery techniques, benefiting Australia’s clean energy storage sector.Read moreRead less
Zwitterion-based electrolytes for advanced energy technologies. This research aims to develop a new class of electrolyte that is safer, non-flammable and designed to enable excellent performance of high energy batteries made with either sodium or lithium. Through the synthesis of new electrolyte structures that are designed to improve stability and electrochemical properties, and using a range of analysis techniques to understand the material properties, the project aims to solve some of the saf ....Zwitterion-based electrolytes for advanced energy technologies. This research aims to develop a new class of electrolyte that is safer, non-flammable and designed to enable excellent performance of high energy batteries made with either sodium or lithium. Through the synthesis of new electrolyte structures that are designed to improve stability and electrochemical properties, and using a range of analysis techniques to understand the material properties, the project aims to solve some of the safety and performance problems that plague existing electrolytes. Expected benefits include new functional energy materials for safer, more reliable energy storage technologies, plus research training, collaborations and materials development capabilities to help position Australia as a global leader in this field.Read moreRead less