Master's Thesis Defense: Mari Anderson

Mari Anderson, Master's Thesis Student

Advisor: Özgür Çapraz

TITLE: Utilization Of Nanoscale Particulate Matter as an Anode Material For Na-Ion Batteries

ABSTRACT: 

Growing energy demand and carbon-emission concerns have prompted the adoption of renewable energy sources and increased demand for electrochemical energy storage. Although Li-ion batteries currently lead the battery market, lithium faces material-sourcing challenges due to limited global reserves. As an alternative, research is shifting toward Na-ion batteries. As carbonaceous anodes are the current leading candidate for sodium systems, my master’s project focused on using particulate matter as an anode material in Na-ion and Li-ion batteries. Particulate matter is an airborne carbon emission and health hazard from fuel-burning vehicles, particularly those burning less refined fuels. Particulate matter particles can build up in particulate filters used by fuel-burning engines to lessen airborne emissions, but are typically discarded as industrial waste with no practical application. As these particles are of bulk carbon content, we find that recycling this material for use in alkali metal batteries presents an opportunity to both contain and reuse toxic industrial waste.

Location: WEBEX

Agenda

• 9:55 am: Meeting room will open
• 10:00 am: 45-min presentation will be open to the public with Q&A.
• Followed by a closed session with the committee and PhD Student. 

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