The research is focused on the study of novel nanostructured materials with special structural and advanced functional properties at the incorporated interfaces. The aim is to develop new materials towards improved energy applications, such as solid-state batteries and thermoelectric energy generators. This research is part of the Battery Centre Twente and the MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology.
Current research projects :
BatteryNL “Next generation batteries based on understanding of materials interfaces”
Han Xue, Ivan Trefilov (joint supervision with Prof. Andre ten Elshof)
Making use of the unique knowledge position of the Netherlands, the heart of these desired batteries, the electrolyte-electrode interface, will be investigated to reveal the bottle-neck processes, and improved with scalable interface technology. To achieve successful integration, the societal and economic impact will be evaluated with the key stakeholders. Hereby the consortium, existing of experts within academics, high-tech startups, multinationals and societal partners creates a crucial position for the development of next-battery technology.
VICI “Superior microbatteries by tailoring interfaces for an interconnected society”
Jie Zheng, Seung-Heon Han, Nynke Wijnant, Ever Quintero
Microbatteries’ performance is currently insufficient for future wireless and autonomous applications of advanced microelectronic devices, and even suffers from fast degradation. We will circumvent the limitations in conventional microbatteries by creating crystalline, highly ordered microbattery architectures. An unique combination of atomically controlled thin film synthesis and detailed characterization will reveal enhancements at the buried interfaces. Advanced integration of the developed multilayers with the industrial silicon platform will enable solutions towards superior energy storage in next generation microbatteries for wireless interconnectivity in our society.
Jeyhun Abbasov
The maritime sector needs batteries for the transition to zero-emission shipping. This project investigates batteries that are specifically suitable for the maritime sector. These batteries need to be safer and cheaper, and to have a longer life-time. They need to be based on non-critical materials that can be used in a circular way. Furthermore, they need to be used optimally in the energy system of the ship. The aim is that the Dutch maritime industry develops the capability to apply circular battery technology to build ships with lower emissions.
Energy01 : 3D battery pilot plant, Qianyuan Qiu
This project is developing revolutionary 3D solid-state battery technology that is 100% safer and 50% lighter, with at least 200% greater capacity than current advanced Li-ion batteries. The goal is to establish a unique R&D pilot production line with a capacity of 10-20 MWh per year for the development and optimization of this new generation of batteries. This line will be implemented with custom equipment and processes, developed by 11 collaborating partners. The project's activities are divided into six work packages, focusing on system specifications, design, realization, and integration, with clearly defined milestones and KPIs to monitor progress and results.
Energy02 : Next-gen Equipment for Batteries and Battery materials, Amit Kumar Vats
It focuses on developing advanced battery technologies with new materials and production processes to reduce costs and improve performance. It targets next-generation batteries using silicon anode materials and both liquid and solid electrolytes, contributing to higher capacity, longer lifespan, faster charging times, and increased safety. The developed technologies will be tested on a small scale to validate their applicability in advanced battery systems, allowing the Netherlands to play a leading role in the production of the next generation of energy storage systems.
(This is a joint project with the Engineering faculty: Prof. Sebastian Thiede and Matthias Rumpel)
Solid-State Batteries, joint projects with Forschungszentrum Jülich (IMD-2)
(joint supervision with Prof. Dina Fattakhova or Prof. Payam Kaghazchi)
Kai Yao (Alistore), Kaouther Touidjine (DESTINY), Najma Yaqoob, Konstantin Köster, Sourav Baiju
The research in the department focuses mainly on the development of lithium- and sodium solid state batteries as novel, improved types of batteries for stationary and mobile applications. In combining knowledge and know-how on materials and components development, which includes synthesis, thin film technologies and ceramic processing, we aim for bringing forward solid state batteries with high energy and power density.
For more information, please contact Prof. Mark Huijben