Tailoring novel separator/electrode for high performance aqueous zinc metal batteries

Overview

Aqueous zinc metal batteries with inherent safety, low cost, and competitive performance are regarded as one of the promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage. However, zinc metal anodes with irreversible problems of dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution reaction, self-corrosion, and other side reactions have seriously hindered the development of aqueous zinc metal batteries.

The project is aimed at designing and constructing novel separators or electrodes to obtain high-performance aqueous zinc-metal batteries. The topic is interdisciplinary.

Research engagement

The work is expected to involve:  rechargeable battery cell assembly,  applying electrochemical testing techniques, data analysis and reporting.

Research activities

You will work with members of the School of Chemistry and Physics and the Centre for Materials Science researchers.

Outcomes

The aim is to determine the performance, and suitability for purpose, of novel separators or electrodes for aqueous zinc metal batteries.

Skills and experience

A background in chemistry, chemical engineering, or physics is highly preferred but all interested applicants are encouraged to send an enquiry email describing their motivation and suitability.

Start date

15 November, 2024

End date

15 February, 2025

Location

Gardens Point Campus,  E-block

Keywords

• Aqueous zinc metal batteries
• Separator
• Electrodes

Contact

Dr. Jiaye Ye,  email adress:  jiaye.ye@qut.edu.au