In this Sustainable Energy Seminar, Matthew Gebbie, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, will discuss the importance of ion motion in electrolytes for energy storage devices such as batteries and fuel cells, as well as opportunities for designing next-generation electrolytes to address growing needs associated with safety and sustainability.

Abstract:

Over the last decade, the cost of renewable energy has become competitive with fossil fuel-derived energy. Yet, sources of renewable electricity, such as wind and solar, inherently provide intermittent power, driving major interest and investment in new ways to store, transport, and deliver electrochemical energy. Ion-conducting materials, called electrolytes, are essential components of all electrochemical systems, especially batteries and fuel cells. In this talk, I will introduce how ion motion through electrolytes is critical for determining the power, safety, and efficiency of energy storage devices. I will emphasize contemporary opportunities for designing next-generation electrolytes to address growing needs associated with safety and sustainability.

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