Elisa Emanuele
PhD thesis title: Degradation analysis of battery materials
Academic Tutor: Andrea Casalegno
Academic Supervisor: Benedetto Bozzini
PhD cycle: 37° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)
BSc: Chimica, Università Statale di Milano
MSc: Scienze Chimiche, Università Statale di Milano
Thesis abstract
My PhD project involves the design of new anode materials and the study of their degradation for Zn-rechargeable batteries. The commercialization of secondary Zn-batteries is still hindered by the poor rechargeability of the zinc anode. The limited cyclability of Zn is attributed to dendrite growth, shape change, passivation, and hydrogen evolution. I am attempting to address these problems by implementing various strategies, including the formulation of a new non-aqueous electrolyte, the nanoscale design of the anode, and the electropolymerization of an anionic membrane.
Personal interest in my research theme
I think that research in energy storage devices is vital for transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient energy future, promoting the integration of renewable energy. What I find most exciting about my work is that it enables the development of multidisciplinary skills. Working in the battery materials field involves studying new materials from synthesis to their technological application.
This means facing challenges like optimizing a new synthesis, formulating an ink, preparing the electrode, and conducting characterization of both the new material and the electrode itself.
This means facing challenges like optimizing a new synthesis, formulating an ink, preparing the electrode, and conducting characterization of both the new material and the electrode itself.
