URBAN FUTURES
Solid State and Materials Chemistry Group
New concepts in solid materials with a large focus on battery materials
Research Group
The team develops materials with significantly higher energy density , greater stability , and longer lifespans , leading to devices with superior performance parameters . Its work spans a range of battery chemistries , including lithium-ion , sodium-ion , lithium-sulphur , and solid-state batteries . It also produces and tests devices that simulate prototypes and explore new form factors , such as micro-batteries . A key focus is on improving fabrication methods to enhance device performance .
The group ’ s expertise lies in materials synthesis , advanced characterisation , and device-based characterisation , allowing it to prototype from the material level to the device fabrication . This capability is underpinned by deep know-how in correlating material properties with device-scale performance , providing validation and insight into both current and emerging technologies .
The group ’ s unique approach ensures that innovations in materials translate effectively into superior device performance .
Key capabilities
> Materials synthesis , advanced characterisation , and unique devicebased characterisation
> Device-based prototyping , from material to device
Differentiators
> Materials-level know-how and its correlation to device-scale performance
> Validation and understanding of current and emerging technologies
Key partnerships
> Vecor Technologies > Cap-XX > Orica
Sustainable development goals
> Affordable and clean energy > Industry , innovation and infrastructure > Sustainable cities and communities
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