Jeannet Schroten, a recent Master's graduate from the faculty of S&T, has won the Unilever Research Prize for her outstanding thesis work written for her master's degree in Chemical Science & Engineering. This prize is given each year to top students from Dutch universities who do excellent research related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Jeannet's thesis focused on improving battery technology, which is important for clean energy. She studied a new way to test materials used in sodium-ion batteries. These batteries could be a good alternative to lithium-ion batteries in the future.
Testing experimental materials
In her research, Jeannet looked at how to apply a special model to test experimental battery materials. She used a material called Na0.67Fe0.5Mn0.5O2 as an example. This material is promising for sodium-ion batteries because it's made of abundant elements and can store a lot of energy.
Jeannet's work helps researchers improve their understanding of how new battery materials work. This knowledge can lead to better and faster-charging batteries in the future. Such improvements in battery technology are crucial for using more renewable energy and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels.
Unilever Research Prize
The Unilever Research Prize includes a €2,500 award. Jeannet received her prize at a special ceremony on November 28th at the Unilever 'Hive' in Wageningen. The faculty of S&T congratulates Jeannet on this impressive achievement and thanks her for her contribution to sustainable energy research at the University of Twente!
