Investigation of atomic precesses at interphases in batteries using new methodology

Accelerating development of new rechargeable batteries, e.g. for vehicles, demands detailed knowledge of the atomic processes that contribute to reversible and non-reversible chemical reactions. Methods that have been developed by the applicant constellation constitute unique tools to acquire such knowledge.

Partly based on such advancement, Uppsala University has created a new research programme, Condensed Matter Physics of Energy Materials, which allows investments into new instrumentation.

To use this capability for advanced studies of batteries complementary methods have to be developed that enable: studies of (i) stability, and (ii) running batteries (operando). This development is best concerted as collaboration between academia and industry. The aim of the project is to develop such methods for studies on stability, life span, and capacity.

An important goal is also to make the new methodology available to a large community of researchers and industrial collaborators in Sweden.