This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award, under the NSF Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), provides $539,921 in funding to Rice University to advance the fundamental understanding of chemical processes at the interfaces within next-generation all-solid-state batteries. The research project, conducted in collaboration with Justus Liebig University Giessen in Germany, aims to develop cutting-edge surface analysis methods using operando time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) to study the solid-electrolyte interphase during battery cycling. This work will provide molecular-level insights into the degradation mechanisms limiting solid-state battery lifetimes and guide the rational design of optimized materials and architectures to enable widespread commercialization. The project also fosters international research collaboration, provides interdisciplinary training, and engages underrepresented groups in energy research through outreach efforts. The award period runs from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2027.
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