Battery materials, hydrogen energy materials and fuel cell materials are playing an increasing role in modern society. They make portable electronic devices such as mobile phones and computers smaller and lighter. They also provide power for the new generation electric vehicles. The main interest of this group is to research and develop innovative technology for new generation energy storage materials with high energy density, long cycle life and low cost. The research programs are:
ARC Centre of Excellence
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| Nano-materials for energy storage |
| Project ID: |
CE0561616 |
| Years Funded: |
2006-2010 |
| Chief Investigators: |
H. K. Liu, J. Z. Wang |
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ARC Discovery Projects
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| Charge transfer mechanism in 3-dimensional pore-solid nanoarchitectures for electrochemical systems |
| Project ID: |
DP0878611 |
| Years Funded: |
2008-2010 |
| Chief Investigators: |
Z. P. Guo |
| Project Description: |
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| This project represents a significant scientific and economic advance for Australia because: 1) it is likely to create advanced energy storage and conversion devices, with excellent working efficiency and kinetics, which will induce dramatic improvements to our environment 2) the project will establish local expertise and scientific know-how on electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems, which will place Australia at the forefront of this important area of lithium ion battery and PEM fuel cells; 3) relevant Australian enterprises in electric vehicle and portable device manufacturing will reap the benefits of these discoveries. |
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| First principles for development of novel hybrid electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems |
| Project ID: |
DP0772999 |
| Years Funded: |
2007-2011 |
| Chief Investigators: |
G. X. Wang, C. Zhang, K. Konstantinov, J. Z. Wang |
| Partner Investigators: |
M. S. Islam, R. S. Liu, P. Novak, P. H. Notten |
| Project Description: |
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| Electrochemical energy is regarded as an alternative green energy/power source. The breakthrough technologies to be developed will allow us to realise the great goal of widespread usage of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, inducing dramatic improvements to our environment. It will also help us to reduce our dependence on the current oil-driven economy, and increase national energy security and energy independence. The project will establish indigenous expertise and scientific know-how on electrochemical energy storage and conversion technology. The competitive results from this research will provide an incentive to the Australian automobile and energy industries. |
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| Improvement and synthesis of advanced hydrogen storage materials for fuel cell applications |
| Project ID: |
DP0878661 |
| Years Funded: |
2008-2010 |
| Chief Investigator: |
X. Yu |
| Project Description: |
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| Energy systems of the future must be cleaner and much more efficient, flexible, and reliable to meet the growing global demand for energy. A hydrogen economy offers a potential solution to satisfying the global energy requirements while reducing carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy security. The enhanced hydrogen storage materials to be investigated will have higher hydrogen storage capacity, which can have applications in a variety of areas, including the storage and transport of hydrogen, fuel cells and electric automobiles. |
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| New concepts with multidisciplinary approach: novel functionalised nanostructures for hydrogen storage |
| Project ID: |
DP0771193 |
| Years Funded: |
2007-2009 |
| Chief Investigators: |
Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu |
| Partner Investigators: |
P. H. Notten, J. Chen, A. Zuettel |
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| This project addresses National Research Priorities in the areas of breakthrough science, frontier technologies and advanced materials. Developing new methodologies to fabricate novel functionalised nano-structured materials with tailored properties has great potential in areas including energy storage, novel catalysts, novel sensors, micro/nano-electronics, etc. This project will enhance the international reputation and impact of Australian research in the internationally focused fields of nanotechnology and hydrogen energy technology. Applying innovative nanotechnology to the area of hydrogen energy will add to Australia's export potential and reduce Australia's reliance on foreign fuel sources. |
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| Development of inorganic-conducting polymer composites and ionic liquid-based electrolytes for rechargeable lithium batteries |
| Project ID: |
DP0987805 |
| Years Funded: |
2009-2011 |
| Chief Investigator: |
J. Z. Wang |
| Project Description: |
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| The project will lead to development of safe lithium batteries for electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles to contribute to the national priority goal of reducing and capturing emissions in transport to improve our environment. Small, flexible batteries for new implantable medical devices will also be developed to treat millions of people suffering from different diseases. The development of new scientific knowledge related to this project will place Australia at the forefront of an emerging domain of research. The project will take the incentive in establishing a leading national position in development of new energy storage technology. |
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ARC Linkage Projects
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| Exploration of new catalyst materials for hydrogen/air fed proton exchange membrane fuel cells |
| Project ID: |
LP0775109 |
| Years Funded: |
2007-2009 |
| Chief Investigators: |
G. X. Wang, H. K. Liu, K. Konstantinov, J. Z. Wang, D. Wexler |
| Partner Investigators: |
O. Savadogo |
| Industry Partner: |
Lead Power Battery Co., Ltd. |
| Project Description: |
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| Fuel cell technology is the most critical technology for the hydrogen economy. Hydrogen/air fed fuel cells can provide pollution-free power sources for vehicles and distributed power generation. A breakthrough in fuel cell technology using hydrogen as fuel will supply us with clean and sustainable energy sources, dramatically improve our environment, and maintain national energy security. The success of fuel cell technology will also significantly reduce our dependence on oil. This research project is expected to establish local expertise, and scientific and industrial know-how on fuel-cell technology. |
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| Miniature lithium ion battery for implantable medical device applications |
| Project ID: |
LP0775456 |
| Years Funded: |
2007-2009 |
| Chief Investigators: |
Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, J. Z. Wang, K. Konstantinov |
| Partner Investigators: |
M. Forsyth |
| Industry Partners: |
DLG Battery Co., Ltd. |
| Project Description: |
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| This project addresses National Research Priorities in the areas of breakthrough science, frontier technologies and promoting and maintaining good health. Substantial national benefit could be derived from this project: (i) Australia will innovate in an important and intensely active area in which the results will have long-lasting significance in implantable rechargeable battery development; (ii)The development of new scientific knowledge related to this project will place Australia at the forefront of an emerging domain of research body batteries; (iii) In the long term, the successful outcome of this research will lead to more reliable batteries for implantable devices, thereby promoting health care. |
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| Development of advanced lithium ion battery and battery management system for electric/hybrid electrical vehicle applications |
| Project ID: |
LP0991012 |
| Years Funded: |
2009-2012 |
| Chief Investigators: |
Z. P. Guo, H. K. Liu, C. Cook, D. Wexler |
| Partner Investigators: |
H. Zhu, X. J. Zhu |
| Industry Partners: |
Redarc Electronics, DLG Battery Co., Ltd. |
| Project Description: |
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| This project represents a significant scientific and economic development for Australia as it aims to create advanced, high performing, energy storage devices with a focus on safety that will provide enormous benefits for the environment. An added advantage will be the establishment of local and national expertise in the area of electrochemical energy storage systems that will place Australia at the forefront of lithium ion battery research and development. Flow-on benefits will also be created for Australian organizations involved in the manufacturing of electric vehicles and portable devices. |
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| Novel lithium iron based olivine phosphates as cathode materials for development of new generation power batteries |
| Project ID: |
LP0989134 |
| Years Funded: |
2009-2011 |
| Chief Investigators: |
G. X. Wang, D. Wexler, J. Horvat, C. Zhang |
| Partner Investigator: |
H. Kim |
| Industry Partners: |
Bezel Science & Technology Australia Pty Ltd., Daejung Energy Materials Co., Ltd. |
| Project Description: |
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| Global warming and climate change are a serious threat to our society today. We must reduce greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable energy for sustainable development. Battery technology is regarded as one of the green technologies that can be widely used to power vehicles and store energy. This project will develop new generation lithium-ion power batteries using novel lithium iron based phosphate cathode materials. The success of the research will provide advanced rechargeable batteries for electric bicycles, electric motorcycles and hybrid electric vehicles, contributing to the reduction of CO2 emissions. |
