Project Grant 2447369
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $261,619 Project Grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Regents Of The University Of Michigan, doing business as University Of Michigan-Dearborn, to gain a fundamental understanding of the interface dynamics between a liquid metal anode and a solid electrolyte in solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The project aims to utilize in situ and operando focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and numerical...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $549,771 to the University of Houston System to research the formation of pore-free interlayers for solid-state lithium metal batteries. The project aims to address interfacial challenges in these batteries by focusing on the development of a metal-carbon mixed ionic-electronic conductor (C-MIEC) interlayer material. The research will combine automated in situ diagnostic technologies,...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant award under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) provides $384,954 to Drexel University to fabricate a series of spatially heterogeneous solid polymer electrolytes for solid-state batteries. The research aims to systematically decouple the local mechanical, chemical, and electrochemical effects on lithium and sodium electrodeposition in solid-state batteries. The project involves (1) fabricating patterned solid polymer electrolytes (PSPES)...
- This $170,000 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Program (CFDA 47.041) aims to uncover the relationship between liquid electrolytes and battery performance, which is crucial for developing next-generation rechargeable batteries. The research team at the University of Illinois will systematically vary electrolyte composition and concentration to identify optimal solutions, leveraging high-throughput characterization, computational simulations, and machine...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded Purdue University a $251,712 Project Grant under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The three-year award will fund collaborative research from August 2021 to July 2024 to unravel the role of chemo-mechanics in all solid state batteries. As part of its mission to improve quality of life and economic strength through engineering innovation, the Engineering program...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $396,048 project grant to Purdue University to study the mechanism of superfast (de)lithiation in conversion materials for fast-charging battery applications. The project aims to improve understanding of metal ion transport in solid particles to guide the design of next-generation battery materials capable of superfast charging, which is critical for reducing charging times and CO2 emissions in the transportation...
- This Project Grant award of $661,034.00 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Florida State University (FSU) will support research to improve the performance of lithium batteries. The project aims to advance the understanding of polymer electrolytes and develop innovative materials that can enhance ionic conductivity and suppress lithium dendrite formation, enabling safer and longer-lasting battery operation. The research will generate new electrolyte...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $760,000 Project Grant under the Engineering Program (CFDA 47.041) to Northern Illinois University. The project aims to systematically vary the composition and concentration of battery electrolytes to determine optimal solutions for advanced rechargeable batteries. Key objectives include: 1) Gaining a better understanding of solvation structure through high-throughput experimentation and characterization using techniques like Raman spectroscopy and...
- This $296,023 Project Grant, awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041), supports a collaborative research effort between the University of Texas-Austin and Purdue University to investigate redox heterogeneity and dynamics in composite battery electrodes. The project aims to use advanced synchrotron diagnostics, data mining, and theoretical modeling to understand the relationship between structural defects, chemical heterogeneity, and degradation in...
- This $360,001 Project Grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The research project, a collaborative effort between the University of Texas at Austin and Purdue University, aims to investigate the structural, chemical, and mechanical heterogeneity of composite electrodes for lithium-ion batteries at multiple time and length scales. Key objectives include:...
This National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) Project Grant award of $261,286 to Purdue University will fund research to gain a fundamental understanding of the interface dynamics between a liquid metal anode and a solid electrolyte in solid-state lithium-ion batteries. The research team will utilize in-situ and operando focused ion beam-scanning electron microscopy (FIB-SEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques to analyze morphological changes and phase transitions during lithium-ion insertion and removal processes. Numerical simulations incorporating fluid-structure interaction, electrochemical reaction, species diffusion, and interfacial effects will also be conducted to understand stress and strain development within the liquid metal particles. This project aims to develop new techniques for incorporating liquid metal electrodes in solid electrolyte batteries, which could lead to safer and more powerful battery systems. The award period is from July 1, 2024 to July 31, 2026.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $261.3k | 9/5/24 |