Soft Energy Storage Lab

To enhance the performance (structural integrity, interfacial stability, electrochemical performance) of electrodes and batteries, it is essential to impart functionality to the polymeric binder within the electrodes. The design of high-areal-capacity electrodes, enabled by increasing the areal-mass-loading of electrode active materials, offers benefits such as enhanced cell energy density and cost reduction by minimizing the use of inactive components. Dry & aqueous-processable electrode technology offers the potential to advance lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), which could lead to reduced carbon emissions, lower costs and increased energy density. Our research on lithium metal anode primarily aims to stabilize lithium metal anode. By designing the architecture of the current collector, we object to effectively reduce the local current density and increase the reversibility of Li plating/stripping. Furthermore, to harness the benefits of both the stable lithiations-based anodes and the high-capacity Li metal anodes, we utilizes a hybrid intercalation and conversion storage mechanism for Li ions. Our solid-state electrolyte research is dedicated to overcoming the shortcomings of traditional materials by developing liquid droplets and hybrid electrolytes. By integrating the advantageous properties of liquid (gel) electrolytes with various solid counterparts, these innovations aim to significantly improve ionic conductivity, energy density, cyclability, and safety. Such advances offer promising solutions for the advancement of next-generation battery systems. We aim to improve battery performance through the tailored design of separators specific to each electrode and electrolyte system. By considering various separator materials and structures, along with their physical and