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ORNL researchers Lu Yu and Yaocai Bai examine vials that contain a chemical solution that causes the cobalt and lithium to separate from a spent battery, followed by a second stage when cobalt precipitates in the bottom. Credit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy
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Emerging and Solid-State Batteries

 

Emerging and Solid-State Batteries

Conceives, researches and develops disruptive chemistries and materials for high-energy and power- dense solid-state batteries and emerging electrochemical storage systems. The group leverages expertise in materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and battery science. The group’s innovations in materials science, processing science, interface engineering optimization, and battery architecture are essential to advancing highly efficient, safe, long-lived, solid-state battery technology and new electrochemical energy storage solutions.