Next-generation solid-state batteries to drive an automotive revolution. This project seeks to design and fabricate new solid-state silicon electrodes for advanced high energy, high stability lithium batteries. It is anticipated that this project will generate new knowledge in the area of battery electrode materials through an innovative combination of a soft plastic crystal electrolyte with a highly conductive glass ceramic electrolyte. Expected outcomes of this project include a greater unders ....Next-generation solid-state batteries to drive an automotive revolution. This project seeks to design and fabricate new solid-state silicon electrodes for advanced high energy, high stability lithium batteries. It is anticipated that this project will generate new knowledge in the area of battery electrode materials through an innovative combination of a soft plastic crystal electrolyte with a highly conductive glass ceramic electrolyte. Expected outcomes of this project include a greater understanding of electrolyte properties and an increase in the electrode cycle stability. This should provide significant benefits, such as the development of a new high capacity battery to promote the uptake of electric vehicles and lower Australia's carbon footprint.Read moreRead less
Nanostructure engineering of semiconductor nanowires for high performance thermoelectrics. This project aims to develop high-performance thermoelectric semiconductor nanowires for recovery of waste heat from automotive exhausts and industrial processes. The successful development of such technology would help save energy, reduce carbon emissions and create enormous economical and environmental benefits for Australia and the world.
Discovery Early Career Researcher Award - Grant ID: DE190101562
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$330,000.00
Summary
Gas diffusion electrodes for conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels. This project aims to address the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the limited nature of fossil fuel reserves, by accelerating the development of technologies capable of producing liquid fuels from atmospheric carbon dioxide. The project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of advanced materials for renewable energy applications. It will use an innovative experimental material optimisa ....Gas diffusion electrodes for conversion of carbon dioxide into fuels. This project aims to address the increasing concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and the limited nature of fossil fuel reserves, by accelerating the development of technologies capable of producing liquid fuels from atmospheric carbon dioxide. The project expects to generate new knowledge in the area of advanced materials for renewable energy applications. It will use an innovative experimental material optimisation approach, coupled to mathematical modelling techniques. Expected outcomes include an enhanced capacity to develop electrochemical devices that transform carbon dioxide into liquid alcohol fuels, which could reduce the carbon footprint of transport activities without the need for further extensive infrastructure. Technologies to convert carbon dioxide into a valuable product will provide an economic incentive to reduce emissions, and will increase the commercial value of carbon capture systems currently under development in Australia.Read moreRead less