Research
Our research will synergistically combine cutting-edge experimental analytics, physics-based modeling, and data-driven approaches to interrogate, understand, and advance the safety of next-generation battery chemistries.
Building the science foundation of electrochemical safety & resilience
Science Verticals
Solid-State Battery
Solid-state batteries, using a solid electrolyte and lithium anode, can offer higher energy densities when compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries.
Metal Electrode with Liquid Electrolyte
The utilization of metal electrodes in next-generation batteries can potentially enable high energy and power densities.
Sodium-Ion Chemistry
Sodium-based battery chemistries can offer a sustainable and cost-effective energy storage solution for various applications.
Cross-cutting themes
Operando Analytics
Operando analytics enables real-time monitoring of material- and electrode-level interactions affecting battery safety and degradation.
Thermal Analytics
Thermal analytics involves a combination of calorimetry, thermal characterization, and modeling to investigate thermal stability and safety.
Multiscale Modeling
Multiscale modeling integrates particle-, electrode-, and cell-level mechanistic interactions to understand safety and degradation.
Data Analytics
Data analytics, leveraging the physics-based modeling and experimental datasets, will enable diagnosis and prognosis of battery safety.
