The Nanomaterials Research Group is working with academic and industry partners in the area of energy storage, radiation dosimetry and bioimaging.

Research is focused on advanced (nano)materials and their applications. Typical research areas cover (but are not limited to):

  • Ion batteries (for example aluminium, sodium, potassium, magnesium)
  • Organic Redox flow batteries (ORFB) - liquid flow batteries (technology focused on stationary storage like solar panels and wind turbines)
  • Supercapacitors
  • Fundamental electrochemistry research on novel electrochemical systems
  • Quantum Dots
  • Nanocrystals for marking and sensing

Impact

  • Reducing battery production price through alternative material cost and availability
  • Improving energy and power density in batteries (increased energy storage capacity and power output)
  • Identifying alternative materials and technology that have a faster charging capability and higher energy density
  • Focus on optimising performance per cost of production instead of absolute performance
  • Increase battery safety and reduced environmental footprint from production
  • Better sensors for a whole range of areas