Project Grant 2532756
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems Project Grant award of $587,580 to the University of Texas at Dallas aims to develop high-voltage, durable, and cost-effective aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The project seeks to establish a fundamental understanding of the structure-property correlation of new, low-cost quasi-solid-state "water-in-swelling-clay" electrolytes to achieve high voltage, high energy, and long...
- This Project Grant award of $200,000 was provided by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to Southern Methodist University (SMU) to support research on enhancing the performance and safety of zinc metal batteries. The project aims to investigate novel electrolyte additives and develop a functional coating to regulate zinc-ion solvation and deposition behavior, which are key to addressing challenges like battery short circuits, corrosion, and hydrogen...
- This $418,716 federal Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Division of Materials Research aims to develop new ceramic materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) with improved energy storage capabilities and cycling stability. The award, with a period of performance from August 2024 to July 2027, supports research at Drexel University to explore strategies for enhancing zinc-ion diffusion, suppressing cathode dissolution, and advancing electrochemical stability...
- 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...
- This $349,067 three-year Project Grant from the National Science Foundation's Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) will fund research at Tufts University examining zwitterionic polymer-based electrolytes for alkali metal ion batteries. The investigators will synthesize novel electrolytes containing zwitterionic polymers and ionic liquids in 5-80% mass fractions. They will characterize intermolecular interactions and selective transport of lithium and sodium cations using NMR, spectroscopy, and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $272,178 project grant to the Regents of the University of California at Riverside under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041). The grant supports collaborative research to elucidate correlations between solvation structure and electrochemical behavior of water-in-salt electrolytes for highly reversible zinc metal anode. The research aims to improve understanding of electrolyte composition and structure effects on zinc metal anode reversibility for...
- The National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) awarded a $598,503 project grant to the University of Texas at Austin to support fundamental research aimed at developing a scalable manufacturing technology for liquid metal anodes in sodium batteries. The project, titled "BRITE PIVOT: MANUFACTURING NEXT GENERATION LOW-COST HIGH-CAPACITY BATTERIES," seeks to address key challenges in the new battery manufacturing process, including ion diffusion limitations,...
- 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 $124,827 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems will fund research at the University of Texas at Dallas to understand and tailor the anode-electrolyte interfacial layers on lithium metal electrodes. The research aims to develop a new understanding of how the physical and chemical properties of protective layers affect the electrochemical performance and stabilization of lithium metal electrodes. By...
- The National Science Foundation awarded Oregon State University a $389,972 project grant under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for research titled "Collaborative Research: Elucidating Correlations Between Solvation Structure and Electrochemical Behavior of Water-In-Salt Electrolytes for Highly Reversible Zinc Metal Anode." The three-year award beginning March 1, 2021 will support research into water-in-salt electrolytes and their effects on the electrochemical properties of...
This $370,413 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) supports research to explore the effects of molecular crowding on zinc-ion electrolytes for improving the performance and longevity of zinc-ion batteries. The University of Texas at Dallas will lead this 3-year project from September 2025 to August 2028. The research aims to establish a mechanistic understanding of how adding non-reactive crowding agents to the electrolyte can tune zinc-ion solvation, interfacial dynamics, and electrochemical performance to address key challenges like zinc dendrite growth and electrolyte instability. The project will integrate the research findings into educational initiatives, including hands-on training for students and virtual battery lab development for STEM education, to build a skilled energy workforce and promote public understanding of electrochemical energy storage.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $370.4k | 7/21/25 |