Author: Prof. Dr. Chunwen Sun, China University of Mining & Technology- Beijing
When: August, 21 - 12PM
Where: Sala de Seminarios, 182
Abstract: The all-solid-state lithium batteries with solid electrolytes are considered to be the next generation energy storage devices. Recent advances in this kind of rechargeable batteries have brought them much closer to a commercial reality. However, several challenges such as insufficient room temperature ionic conductivity and the difficulty in forming an effective electrode-electrolyte interface as well as insufficient fundamental understanding of the interfacial process after charge/discharge have hindered their practical applications of such devices. In this talk, I will introduce the research progresses made in our lab on solid-state lithium batteries, sodium batteries and aluminum batteries, mainly about the design of oxide and halide inorganic solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivities, organic/inorganic composite electrolytes, and monolithic cell structure design, etc. In addition, I will also introduce some works on bifunctional catalysts for metal-air batteries and coking anodes for hydrocarbon-fueled solid oxide fuel cells.
