Study level

  • Master of Philosophy
  • Honours
  • Vacation research experience scheme

Faculty/School

Faculty of Science

School of Chemistry and Physics

Topic status

We're looking for students to study this topic.

Research centre

Centre for Materials Science

Supervisors

Overview

Climate driven global efforts has led to the exponential growth of renewable technologies which has spurred further research into energy storage technologies such as batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells alike. Of particular interest are hybrid technologies such as Lithium-ion capacitors (LiCs) which bridge the technological gaps between batteries and supercapacitors, paving the way to a best of both world solution. Within LiC research, predictive physics models based on constituent material properties are lacking.

Research activities

This project attempts to develop a physical predictive model for Lithium-ion capacitors using MATLAB’s Simulink block programming and Simscape physical modelling environments.

  • Matlab and Simulink programming
  • data analysis of commercial and experimental Lithium-ion capacitors
  • data interpretation and improvement of the modelling software.

Outcomes

The project will provide a full understanding of the key parameters that determine the current limitations of the Li-ion capacitors, ad will help to improve future generation of this storage device.

Skills and experience

Project suitable for students in Physics and Mechanical/Electronic Engineering.

Good programming skills in Matlab and Simulink.

Scholarships

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