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Published: 03 May 2022 853 views
New materials are needed to advance technologies such as batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage, electrocatalysts for energy conversion and fuel generation (such as electrochemical CO2 reduction, hydrogen storage), and to develop basic science. This PhD project is an exciting opportunity for the experimental synthesis and detailed characterisation of new solid materials. The project will combine synthetic solid-state chemistry, advanced structural analysis (crystallography), and measurements of physical and electrochemical properties, with the opportunity to cover one or more of these aspects during the project. The project will focus on the discovery of new bonding types and structures in energy storage and conversion materials such as inorganic solids, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), organic intercalation hosts, and hybrid organic/inorganic materials, and understanding of the relationships between the structural feature, underlying physical-chemical mechanisms and electrochemical properties. This project will explore new “multivalent ion” cathode design strategies beyond the established lithium battery technology, for example Al3+ and Mg2+.You will work closely with a strong team of computational and experimental material chemists working together in the discovery of new materials. The project is based in the newly-opened Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) (https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/materials-innovation-factory/) at the University of Liverpool. As well as obtaining knowledge and experience in materials synthesis, crystallographic and measurement techniques, the candidate will develop skills in teamwork and scientific communication, as computational and experimental researchers within the team work closely together. There are extensive opportunities to use synchrotron X-ray and neutron scattering facilities, and benefits of national/international research collaboration environment.
| Application Deadline | 31 May 2022 |
| Country to study | United Kingdom |
| School to study | University of Liverpool |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | University of Liverpool |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The university will provide total tuition fees and a maintenance grant for 3.5 years. The maintenance grant is £15,609 pa for 2021/22, with the possibility of an increase for 2022/23.
Please contact Dr Ruiyong Chen if you want to apply and enquire.
Please ensure you quote the following reference on your application: Experimental Discovery and Electrochemical Characterisation of New Solid-State Materials for Beyond Lithium Ion Batteries (Reference CCPR0029).
