Francesco Tavola
PhD thesis title: Battery Ageing from a Materials-Science Perspective
Academic Tutor: Andrea Casalegno
Academic Supervisor: Benedetto Bozzini
PhD cycle: 37° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)
BSc: Energy Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
MSc: Energy Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Thesis abstract
The research work for my PhD aims to lay the foundation for the development of an aging protocol study for different battery chemistries. This involves implementing electrochemical measurements in conjunction with material science techniques to estimate physical parameters on electrodes extracted from real batteries. Addionally, I employ new experimental approach that combines neutron and X-ray measurements for post-mortem analyses . Furthermore, I utilize CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations to design and model cell components in batteries.
Personal interest in my research theme
I believe that combining experimental activities and modeling is the best way to make use of my university education, as it provides the opportunity to work in a dynamic context.
Batteries ageing knowledge is crucial: understanding how batteries degrade enables the development of strategies to prolong their lifespan, maintain optimal performance over time and provides valuable insights for improving existing battery technologies and developing new solutions. I can help battery become safer, and by extending lifetime, I can support environmental sustainability and transition to renewables.
Batteries ageing knowledge is crucial: understanding how batteries degrade enables the development of strategies to prolong their lifespan, maintain optimal performance over time and provides valuable insights for improving existing battery technologies and developing new solutions. I can help battery become safer, and by extending lifetime, I can support environmental sustainability and transition to renewables.
