Project Grant 2602153
- The National Science Foundation Office of Integrative Activities awarded the University of Alabama $291,425 on May 1, 2026, under the EPSCOR Research Fellows program (CFDA 47.083) to support research on lithium-ion diffusion through solid-electrolyte interphases using machine learning-accelerated molecular dynamics simulations. The award funds a fellowship for an assistant professor at the University of Alabama and training for a graduate student. The research aims to elucidate the mechanism...
- This $539,921 project grant was awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to William Marsh Rice University in Houston, Texas. The project aims to advance the fundamental understanding of chemical processes occurring at the interfaces within next-generation all-solid-state batteries. The research will develop and apply advanced time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) methods to characterize solid-solid interfaces in...
- The Department of Defense awarded a $600,000 Project Grant to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) under the Basic Scientific Research program (CFDA 12.431) to conduct an "Assessment of Battery Degradation Pathways with Multiscale Multimodal Imaging and Impedance Techniques." The 3-year project, starting on June 30, 2024, will develop physics-based models and experimental analyses to understand the degradation mechanisms and failure modes of silicon-based lithium-ion...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded Rochester Institute of Technology $607,495 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to investigate granular creeping behavior during the densification processing of ceramic electrolytes in all-solid-state batteries. The research combines advanced mechanical testing, three-dimensional X-ray imaging at national user facilities, and computer simulations to determine how...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems awarded Texas Tech University $539,885 on August 15, 2026, under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) to develop active monitoring and control systems for all-solid-state battery interfaces. The project, titled "Actively Regulated Electrochemical Interfaces for Robust All-Solid-State Batteries Using Physics-Informed Learning," addresses electrical contact degradation that...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded Florida State University three hundred thousand dollars on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program (CFDA 47.049) to conduct collaborative research on ion transport in amorphous superionic conductors through integrated lattice dynamics, machine learning, and atomistic simulations. The research establishes scientific principles for designing amorphous, glassy ceramic solid electrolytes for...
- This two-year, $202,433 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Integrative Activities program (CFDA 47.083) will support the development of composite solid electrolytes to enable high-energy, cost-effective all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries. Under the award, an assistant professor at the University of New Mexico will receive a fellowship to study the stability of electrode-electrolyte interfaces in solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries using composite electrolytes. A graduate...
- This National Science Foundation (NSF) Integrative Activities (CFDA 47.083) project grant award of $279,105 to the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) aims to develop transformative solutions for enhancing the capabilities of electric vehicle battery management systems. The key products to be delivered include: An interconnected electro-thermal-aging model of a lithium-ion battery pack to better understand the interplay between electrical, thermal, and aging behavior and their impact on...
- This $246,549 National Science Foundation project grant supports fundamental research at Utah State University to advance all-solid-state lithium battery technology. The NSF Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation awarded this funding under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) on September 1, 2022 for completion by August 31, 2025. The grant will fund integrated experimental and computational research to investigate how mechanics can be harnessed to achieve uniform and...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $314,193 Project Grant to Princeton University from August 15, 2021 to July 31, 2024 under the Engineering (47.041) federal grant program. The grant funds collaborative research to unravel the role of chemo-mechanics in all solid state batteries. Specifically, Princeton University will work with partners to advance understanding of interfacial phenomena that impact performance of these next-generation batteries, which could enable more powerful and...
The National Science Foundation Division of Materials Research awarded the University of Alabama $390,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Mathematical and Physical Sciences program to investigate mechanistic quantification of capacity decay in solid-state batteries through degradation pathway decoupling. The research isolates and measures three simultaneous internal degradation pathways in solid-state batteries—interface deterioration, particle cracking, and material separation—using specialized material modification strategies to quantify the individual contribution of each breakdown process to battery failure. Solid-state batteries replace flammable liquid electrolytes with nonflammable solid ceramic materials, addressing battery safety constraints that limit current lithium-ion applications in transportation, grid storage, and other national security interests. The project runs through July 31, 2029, with performance at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The award integrates research with education, training graduate and undergraduate students through a statewide educational network and conducting public outreach including engineering showcase days and museum demonstrations to increase community awareness of sustainable energy technologies.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $390.0k | 7/17/26 |