Purdue’s ViPER Group innovates high-energy-density, long life-cycle rechargeable lithium metal batteries
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —
Research conducted by Purdue University’s Vilas Pol Energy Research (ViPER) Group shows promise for developing high-energy-density rechargeable lithium-metal batteries and addressing the electrochemical oxidation instability of ether-based electrolytes.
The research was published in the Feb. 10 issue of Nature Communications, a peer-reviewed, open access, scientific journal published by Nature Portfolio. Zheng Li, a graduate research assistant in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, was the lead author.
The focus of the ViPER Group is the design and fabrication of high-capacity materials for next generation safer lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, sodium-ion, solid-state and ultralow temperature battery systems.
More information can be read on the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering website.
Media contact: Kayla Wiles, wiles5@purdue.edu
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