Manufacturing Carbon Fibers for Battery Electrodes
Abstract
AbstractApproved for Public ReleaseThe main purpose of the proposed project is to develop a novel type of multifunctional carbon fib,ers (CF) for battery electrodes. The developed CFs will feature combined high electrochemical capacity, acting as the negative elect,rode in lithium-ion batteries, and high elastic modulus and strength. The generation of CF microstructure and the presence of certai,n nitrogenous groups have a major influence on the suitability of these materials as a battery electrode. The primary objectives of,this proposal are to manufacture carbon fibers which are tailored for their deployment in structural batteries using systematic manu,facturing variations. This includes the variation of processing parameters during the fiber manufacture, to influence the fiber?s cr,ystalline nature and the alignment of these crystals to enhance their energy storage capacity.Surface treatments, using established,electrochemical modification approaches will be undertaken to bias these fibers and enhance their litho- and sodiophilicity, thereby, further enhancing their potential as energy storage media.The successful realization of this project will enable the manufacture of, lightweight and strong materials that are able to hold a significant amount of charge. This project aligns with the Navy?s specific, mission to equip combat ready Naval forces to win conflicts and wars. The outcomes of this project being the fabrication of lightwe,ight materials able to independently power electronics in the field will provide critical combat advantage in the field. Furthermore,, application of this technology to unmanned vehicles and surveillance craft will allow for greater range and deployment duration fo,r superior intelligence gathering capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 08, 2022
- Source ID
- N629092212052
Entities
People
- Luke Henderson
Organizations
- Deakin University
- Office of Naval Research
- United States Navy