Processing mechanical properties relationships in disordered rocksalt battery cathodes

Prof. Robert House and Prof David Armstrong

Disordered rocksalts are an exciting new class of cathode material which could replace conventional NMC cathodes in lithium ion batteries due to their high energy density and reduced dependecne on critical minerals. However, there has been no research into their basic mechanical properties, nor how it is related to processing routes. This project will undertake research that is vital to understanding degradation and failure mechanims in disordered rocksalt materials if they are to find widespread commercial deployment.

This is an IMAT CDT project and all enquires should be addressed to the IMAT CDT Programme Manager.

However you can also select this project if applying for a DPhil in Materials.

Images from: Wheatcroft et al. "Fracture Testing of Lithium-Ion Battery Cathode Secondary Particles in-situ inside the Scanning Electron Microscope", Batteries and Supercaps, 6, 5, e202300032 (2023)

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