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New materials for Zn-air batteries
Qualification: Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD)
Supervisor: Dr Shanwen Tao
Project Description:
Zn-air batteries are important low-cost materials with great power and energy densities. They are ideal for renewable electricity storage also have the potential to power electric vehicles. Ionic conducting materials such as those with high Zn2+ or OH- ionic conductivity are important materials for use as electrolyte for Zn-air batteries. In this project, you will synthesise some new ionic conducting materials which have high Zn2+ or OH- ionic conductivity, thus can be used as electrolyte for Z-air batteries. The conductivity of these new materials will be measured and the performance of Zn-air batteries using your new materials as the electrolyte will be measured too. X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy will be used to characterize the synthesized materials. You will be trained with basic knowledge and skills in electrochemistry for measurements of the properties of the new materials you synthesized.
Candidates with materials, chemistry, chemical engineering, energy, mechanical engineering or relevant background are welcome to apply.
Eligibility:
- Apply for a PhD at the University of Warwick to begin in October 2025;
Course application support: warwick.ac.uk/pgrengineering
If you have any questions or would like more information about this project, please contact S.Tao.1@warwick.ac.uk
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