PhD Position – 3D ion beam tomography of next-generation batteries

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All. Researcher profile: First Stage Researcher (R1). Area of research: PHD Thesis Job description: PhD Position – 3D ion beam tomography of next-generation batteries At the Institute of Materials and Devices - Materials Synthesis and Manufacturing Processes (IMD-2), we work in a dynamic and international team of over one hundred materials scientists, chemists, physicists, mechanical engineers and technical staff on the development of advanced energy converters and high-performance storage systems for the energy transition. In doing so, we encompass a wide range of technologies, from oxide ceramic fuel cells to solid-state batteries, thermal barrier coatings for gas turbines, and gas separation membranes. The focus of all these technologies is on inorganic materials, which are processed as functional layers from powders or via the gas phase. For this purpose, we use scalable, industry-relevant processes that ensure rapid transfer of our research results to industry. Thus, our work contributes significantly to closing the gap between basic science and application. Future battery technologies are urgently needed to make electric mobility and stationary energy storage even more affordable, safer and more efficient. Si-rich anodes are already being used in high-energy batteries and can significantly increase energy density. However, due to the high volumetric expansion of Si during charging, such cells exhibit severe cycle ageing. To improve cycle stability, research into pre-lit

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