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Reference Number	EP/M02041X/1
Title	Enhancing the specific energy of lithium-oxygen batteries by using redox mediators
Status	Completed
Energy Categories	Other Power and Storage Technologies(Energy storage) 100%;
Research Types	Basic and strategic applied research 100%
Science and Technology Fields	PHYSICAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS (Chemistry) 100%
UKERC Cross Cutting Characterisation	Not Cross-cutting 100%
Principal Investigator	Dr N Garcia-Araez No email address given School of Chemistry University of Southampton
Award Type	Standard
Funding Source	EPSRC
Start Date	01 April 2015
End Date	31 March 2016
Duration	12 months
Total Grant Value	£98,603
Industrial Sectors	Energy
Region	South East
Programme	NC : Physical Sciences
Investigators	Principal Investigator	Dr N Garcia-Araez , School of Chemistry, University of Southampton (100.000%)
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Objectives
Abstract	Lithium-oxygen batteries are a promising alternative to power future electric vehicles because, once fully developed, they could deliver a specific energy (i.e. energy per unit weight) around 10 times higher than modern Li-ion batteries. The incorporation of soluble redox mediators is one of the most promising approaches to develop lithium-oxygen batteries that can reach their full potential. Redox mediators can not only enhance the kinetics of the reactions but also overcome key issues such as electrode passivation, electrolyte degradation and electrode corrosion. This project aims to develop a fundamental understanding of the role of soluble redox mediators in lithium-oxygen batteries that will found the basis for the rational battery development. Enhancement in battery performance will also be sought by exploiting the synergistic effect between the redox mediator in solution and the composition and structure of the solid electrode
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Final Report	(none)
Added to Database	18/06/15