Experimental Discovery of New Inorganic Materials

该项目将结合合成固体化学，先进的结构分析（晶体学）和物理性质测量，用于实验合成和详细表征新的无机固体。该项目将集中于发现无机固体中的新结构，例如含有多个阴离子的材料。新结构和材料的应用扩展到非锂电池的固态电解质和其他同等重要的功能。该项目位于利物浦大学的材料创新工厂。在材料合成和晶体学技术方面的知识和经验，团队合作和科学交流的技能，是将获得的关键技能。有广泛的机会使用中子散射和同步加速器x射线设备，以及国家/国际研究合作环境的好处。

The project will combine synthetic solid-state chemistry, advanced structural analysis (crystallography) and measurement of physical properties, for the experimental synthesis and detailed characterisation of new inorganic solids.The project will concentrate on the discovery of new structures in inorganic solids, as exemplified by materials containing multiple anions. Applications of the new structures and materials extend to solid state electrolytes for non-Li containing batteries and other equally important functions. The project is based in the Materials Innovation Factory at the University of Liverpool. Knowledge and experience in materials synthesis and crystallographic techniques, skills in teamwork and scientific communication, are key skills which will be obtained. There are extensive opportunities to use neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray facilities, and benefits of national/international research collaboration environment.