Lorenz and Omar at the IP4U University Tech Fair Exhibition in London showcasing our work on fluoride conversion cathodes (patent in progress Oxford University Innovation)

We have a large contingent from the group presenting at ECS in Gothenburg #ECS244. Come say hello!

K-Ion Slides in Prussian Blue Analogues | Journal of the American Chemical Society University of Oxford Oxford Chemistry #Potassium #Slides #Prussian #Blue #Analogs pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja…

Check out John's paper on “K-ion slides” in PBAs. Very relevant implications for K2MnFe(CN)6 cathodes for K-ion batteries.

Check out Brigita’s paper in Angewandte Chemie where we explain the non-Arrhenius Na-ion conductivity observed in Na3OBr anti-perovskite solid electrolytes. Watch out for low-melting, poorly crystalline impurities! onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/an…

Predicting Distortion Magnitudes in Prussian Blue Analogues | Journal of the American Chemical Society University of Oxford Oxford Chemistry #Distortion #Magnitudes #PrussianBlue pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ja…

Check out Giulia’s work in ACSEnergyLett where we [1] introduce dry-casting with a PTFE binder to make Pb-PbF2 electrodes [2] explore their use as counter electrodes in coin cells using a novel diluted liquid electrolyte (TMAF-MeOH + propionitrile). pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Check out Shobhan’s paper in @ResearchSquare where we [1] characterise effective diffusivities and exchange current densities of graphite anode and K2MnFe(CN)6 cathode [2] DFN-model a full K-ion battery [3] identify rate-limiting material properties. researchsquare.com/article/rs-373…

Check out Jack Aspinall paper in ACSEnergyLett where we [1] synthesise phase pure LiIn intermetallic [2] measure its mechanical properties and Li diffusivity [3] explore the effect of microstructure on the electrochemistry of LiIn|In pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Effect of Microstructure on the Cycling Behavior of Li–In Alloy Anodes for Solid-State Batteries | ACS Energy Letters pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Check out Lorenz’s paper in Cell Reports Physical Science on FeF2-Li batteries where we explore the effect of [1] FeF2 particle size (ball milling) [2] distribution of conductive additive in the cathode [3] FSI- anion on electrochemistry. cell.com/action/showPdf…

We are looking for a postdoc to work on solid-state batteries! Deadline for applications: March 1st tinyurl.com/c43wy2bf

We have lost a scientific giant, Prof. Allen J. Bard. Thank you, Al, for everything you taught us. You will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.

Check out Junyi’s paper in ACSEnergyLett where we [1] extend the capabilities of ORGA (operando Raman gradient analysis) [2] characterise the transport and thermodynamic properties of KFSI in TEP, a leading K-ion battery electrolyte pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Great to see our paper: “Fundamental investigations on the ionic transport and thermodynamic properties of non-aqueous potassium-ion electrolytes” featured in Nature Communications Editors’ Highlights. nature.com/collections/dm…

Check out Junhao’s paper in JPhys Energy where we investigate the processing-structure-property relationship of thin (30um) Li6PS5Cl solid-electrolyte separators. iopscience.iop.org/article/10.108…

Check out Jack Aspinall paper in Nature Communications where we explore low Mg (< 5 at%) lithium alloys as anode in solid-state batteries. The addition of Mg aids contact retention on discharge, but this must be balanced against a decrease in Li diffusivity. rdcu.be/dI85u

Check out Lorenz’s paper in ACSEnergyLett where we introduce a temperature-sensitive external reference electrode in ORGA (operando Raman gradient analysis) to [1] measure the transport and thermodynamic properties of LiFSI-G4 vs T [2] detect Li filaments pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Check out Ben’s paper in ACS Materials Letters where we [1] investigate the K-In and K-Bi alloy systems [2] identify Bi-Bi2K as a promising reference electrode material for K-ion batteries with a stable potential of 1.07 V vs K+/K. pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/ac…

Check out Shobhan’s paper on National Communication Association where we [1] characterise the effective solid state diffusivities and exchange current densities of graphite and K2Mn[Fe(CN)6] [2] DFN-model a KIB full cell [3] identify the properties that limit rate capability nature.com/articles/s4146…