DOCTORAL CANDIDATE
Hassaan Bin Shahid

SUPERVISORS
Prof. Michael Deschamps, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique – CEMHTI (CNRS-CEMHTI)
Dr. Elodie Salager, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique – CEMHTI (CNRS-CEMHTI)
Assoc. Prof. Luke A. O’Dell, Deakin University (Deakin)
Assoc. Prof. Nolene Byrne, Deakin University (Deakin)

Energy Storage, Electrochemistry, Material Characterization, Solid state Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries offer a promising, low-cost alternative to lithium-ion batteries due to sodium’s abundance and affordability. While developments have centered on electrodes, the electrolyte remains relatively underexplored despite its importance for performance and safety. The PhD aims to develop ionic-liquid-based electrolytes and hard carbon electrodes for sodium-ion batteries, providing a safer, scalable alternative to liquid electrolytes. The synthesized material will be characterized using solid-state NMR, which will enable us to get in-depth knowledge of the solid-electrolyte interface and ion transportation mechanisms. Our goal is to synthesize and design a high-performance electrolyte and electrode that enhances sodium-ion transport and stability, contributing to more efficient and safe energy storage solutions for future applications.