Postdoc (scholarship) in scalable and sustainable Zn ion batteries for electrical energy storage
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Project description
Sustainable, scalable electricity storage for stationary use is urgently needed for complementing the ever decreasing cost of solar and wind electricity.
A new class of aqueous based electrolytes based on biopolymers coming from the sea (e.g., alginate, chitin) have extended voltage window compared to aqueous electrolytes. It has been shown in the first generation of polymer complexes that these can suppress the instability of Zn electrodes by diminishing dendrite formation.
With organic/carbon cathodes formed from scalable organic materials from wood, by biological and thermal processes, a Zn ion hybrid capacitor or battery can be constructed, with prospects for low cost and sustainability. The main tasks of this post doc project are:
-electrochemical characterization of electrodes formed from carbons obtained via thermal and/or biological routes, combined with redox functions form molecules/electronic polymers, created for reversible Zn2+ intercalation.
- generation of large area interfaces between organic/carbon electrodes and polyelectrolyte complexes, by combining soluble bio-polyelectrolytes, with electronic polymers and carbons.
This project is a step in revolutionizing stationary electrical energy storage with sustainable materials, for a greener future planet.
Qualifications
Requirements,
A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline. Preference for a profile in electrochemistry and materials science.
The project is led by em.prof.Olle Inganäs, LiU and financed through a Wallenberg Scholar grant from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation (KAW).
Application
Apply to this scholarship by e-mail to hr@cbh.kth.se . You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than 2024-07-08. Mark your application with reference number C-2024-0989.
The application must include the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position)
- Research statement (max 2 pages)
- Contact information for three references
Please observe that you apply for a scholarship, not an employment.
According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the candidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.
About the position/positions
Period: 2 years
Extent: Full-time
Number of positions: 1
Scholarship: 30 000 SEK/month
Location: Stockholm
EU Citizens on scholar or private funding need to bring a certificate showing EHIC insurance (a comprehensive medical- and health insurance) from the home country, which must cover during the full stay in Sweden.
Without this certificate you may only remain three months in Sweden and will not be able to register as a residence in Sweden.
The responsibility for the comprehensive insurance is strictly on the applicant.
Contact
Professor Mahiar Max Hamedi, mahiar@kth.se
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