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

Primary Supervisor

Associate Professor James Blinco
Position
Head of School, Chemistry and Physics
Division / Faculty
Faculty of Science

Other QUT supervisors

Associate Professor Aaron Micallef
Position
Principal Research Infrastructure Specialist (Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy)
Division / Faculty
Academic Division

Overview

Chemical batteries are listed in the top 5 key energy technologies; ahead of others such as natural gas, wind turbines, hydrogen and electric motors. Our group is currently investigating the use of free radical containing polymers as avenues to produce environmentally friendly, lightweight and durable materials for the fabrication of printed carbon batteries.

Start date

2 November, 2026

End date

19 February, 2027

Location

Organic Synthesis Lab, Gardens Point

Keywords

Contact

James Blinco

(07) 3138 4207

j.blinco@qut.edu.au