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M. Wagemaker

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Energy storage technologies are critical to the global energy transition, given the need to reduce carbon emissions and the ever-increasing demand for energy. The need for energy storage is particularly crucial in the automotive and electricity generation sectors, where a shift f ...
Rechargeable lithium (Li)-metal batteries (LMBs) stand out as a top contender for nextgeneration high-energy-density storage solutions, originating from the high theoretical specific capacity and low redox potential of metallic Li. However, developing LMBs is hindered by safety i ...
There is an urge for rapid change in our energy system as several deadlines for agreements on climate change mitigation goals are near, with the final deadline being 2050 to achieve the formidable task of realization of a CO2 neutral society. There are viable solutions to redesig ...
Solid-state batteries currently receive ample attention due to their potential to outperform lithium-ion batteries in terms of energy density when featuring next-generation anodes such as Li metal or silicon. One key remaining challenge is identifying solid electrolytes that comb ...
The excessive use of the fossil fuel has attributed to the emission of carbon dioxide causing rising temperature. To counter act over this, the renewable based energy transition and lithium-ion batteries as storage facility in changing the landscape. However, these lithium-ion ba ...
An all-solid-state battery represents a promising solution for overcoming current lithium-ion batteries ’technological and safety limitations. However, the individual limitations of both inorganic and organic solid electrolytes hinder technological progression. Hybrid solid elect ...
As is already known, large- and medium-scale energy storage solutions are required for the much needed energy transition. Batteries become their most relevant in this circumstance, and specifically solid state batteries may have the key to solve the biggest drawbacks of current b ...
The advancements in the field of e-mobility today far outpace all prior projections, and the rate of progress is quick. Due to their high power density and energy density, Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) have grown to be an increasingly appealing alternative for use in electric vehi ...
Batteries play a vital role in the ongoing energy transition, driving the demand for safer, energy denser and higher performing energy storage solutions. This has propelled research of solid-state batteries. Halide electrolytes, with high ionic conductivities and high oxidation s ...

Ion-Conduction in Solid-State Electrolytes

Investigating the fundamental conduction mechanism in Na3PnS4 (Pn = P, As, Sb) through computation and experiment

Recent studies on various solid-state electrolytes showed that while improvements to the ionic conductivity are progressing swiftly, the understanding of the fundamental conduction mechanism is still lagging behind. We attempt to improve this understanding by providing a more com ...
Silicon anodes can boost the energy density of lithium-ion batteries due to its high theoretical capacity up to ~3600 mAh/g. However, a challenge of the use of silicon anode is 300% swelling/shrink upon lithiation/delithiation, which is a major cause of battery failure. A lithium ...
Batteries gained a lot of attention due to a raising demand for energy storage, as required for renewable energy generation systems, portable electronics and transport applications. For the development of new battery materials understanding of fundamental processes is essential, ...
In recent years, the world has witnessed a dramatic advancement in sustainable energy development. Due to the inconsistent supply of such energy, a more efficient energy storage method is in need. Among many options, lithium-ion battery stands out due to its lightweight, high ene ...
The aim of my project at the Storage of Electrochemical Energy section of the TU Delft is to improve the performance and uncover the electrolytic hurdles of the widely used Na-beta”-alumina solid electrolyte within Sodium semi solid-state batteries at Room Temperature. Na-beta”- ...

Neutron Depth Profiling

Following the Lithium Distribution in Rechargeable Batteries

The sustainable energy transition relies on energy storage technology. Crucial to meet the ever increasing energy storage demand is profound understanding of the governing processes. Yet, due to the inherent difficulty to study light ions with conventional techniques, limited met ...
Solid state lithium ion batteries are generally safer than liquid electrolytes. Li6PS5Cl is a promising electrolyte with an instability in the active material and electrolyte interphase which causes an increase in impedance and capacity loss.
Doping with stable salts of LiCl ...
Due to the increasing need for large scale energy storage batteries have become a subject of great interest. Sodium aqueous batteries have the potential to deliver the kind of affordable grid scale energy storage needed to assist renewables penetration and power/price stability i ...