Enabling Rechargeable Aluminium-Organic Batteries (2025-2028)
Abstract
This project aims to advance aluminium battery technology by exploring high-capacity organic cathodes and engineering stable aluminium anodes. Battery technology is critical for the clean energy transformation in Australia. Aluminium batteries are promising candidates to compete with problematic lithium-ion batteries but suffer from low capacity and poor cycling stability. This project plans to solve these problems by understanding the battery interfaces and controlling the optimum chemistry of organic cathodes and aluminium anode activation protocols. Completion of this project expects to generate advanced battery technologies that can enhance Australia's global battery market presence and optimise renewable energy resource utilisation.
