Metal-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

该提案是基于丰富的可持续材料的新型低成本、高能量密度电池化学研究项目。 这包括对镁和铝电池的研究，理论上预计它们比目前的锂离子电池能储存更多的能量，并且基于加拿大大量生产的廉价、可持续材料。 这些电池化学物质对于大规模能源存储特别有趣，包括利用加拿大丰富的可再生能源的应用。******开发这些电池化学物质存在重大的技术障碍。 我的实验室最近开发了一种新型研究电池，使我们能够以新的方式对这些电池化学物质的发展进行基础研究，此外，还能够在高温下测试电池材料。 这些方法使我实验室的研究人员能够从根本上研究以前从未探索过的电池材料。 参与该项目的研究人员将利用这些方法系统地探索用于镁和铝电池的新型电极材料和电解质。 此外，这些方法还将使我实验室的研究人员能够研究用于高温应用的新型金属离子电池，例如在可消毒医疗设备中的应用。 *****在该项目中接受培训的研究人员将在材料科学、可持续性和电化学方面拥有高超的技能，并且非常适合加拿大材料领域的高需求职业，特别是加拿大的电池、可再生能源和汽车行业。

This proposal is for a research program in new low cost, high energy density battery chemistries based on abundant, sustainable materials. This includes research in magnesium and aluminum batteries, which are theoretically predicted to store more energy than current lithium ion batteries and are based on inexpensive, sustainable materials that are produced in large quantities in Canada. These battery chemistries are especially interesting for large scale energy storage, including applications for harnessing Canada's rich renewable power sources.******There are significant technical hurdles in developing these battery chemistries. My laboratory has recently developed a new type of research battery which enables us to conduct fundamental research towards the development of these battery chemistries in a new way, and, furthermore, has the ability to test battery materials at high temperatures. These methods enable researchers in my laboratory to fundamentally investigate battery materials which have previously been unexplored. Using these methods researchers involved in this program will systematically explore new electrode materials and electrolytes for magnesium and aluminum batteries. In addition, these methods will also allow researchers in my laboratory to investigate the new metal-ion batteries for high temperature applications, such as in sterilizable medical devices.******Researchers trained in this program will be highly skilled in materials science, sustainability and electrochemistry and will be well suited for high demand careers in materials in Canada, especially in Canada's battery, renewable energy, and automotive industries.