This $548,497 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Mathematical and Physical Sciences (CFDA 47.049) program supports research at Swarthmore College to study conductivity in sodium-ion battery cathode materials. The project will use experimental nuclear probes like Mössbauer spectroscopy and quasielastic neutron scattering to investigate the roles of electrical conductivity, ionic conductivity, and ion diffusion in these materials. This research aims to provide new insights that enhance the fundamental understanding of conductivity in sodium-ion batteries and promote the development of safer, higher capacity, and more sustainable battery technologies. The award also provides research training and mentorship opportunities for undergraduate students, and helps establish a regional center for collaboration on in situ and operando Mössbauer spectroscopy studies. The project will be conducted from August 2024 through July 2028.
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