Prof J T S Irvine
Applications accepted all year round
Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
About the Project
Thermal batteries operate at high temperature and offer exceptional long term stability and very high power for important applications such as ejector seats. Whilst the devices have been available for many years, the underlying electrochemistry is not fully understood and is also highly relevant to emerging concepts in novel battery technologies. In this study we seek to explore alternative electrode concepts and to perform detailed in situ and in operando studies of potential electrodes.
Thermal batteris are not widely studied and there is much to learn about thir chemistries and mechanisms. As the chemistry occurs at quite high temperatures equilibrium can be easier to attain, hence it is often easier to explore the details of some important new chemistries that may also be applicable to ambient temperature rechargeable batteries.
Applications are sought for a January or February 2019 start and will remain open until vacancy filed
Funding Notes
Applications are invited from outstanding UK and EU students, who hold a first or upper second-class degree or equivalent. Successful candidates will receive an annual stipend in line with RC-UK rates and payment of their tuition fees. Funding is from AWE. Applicants should be available for interview on selected dates.
References
Synthesis and Electrochemical Study of CoNi2S4 as a Novel Cathode Material in a Primary Li Thermal Battery. K. Giagloglou, JL.Payne, C. Crouch, RKB. Gover, PA. Connor, JTS. Irvine. J. Electrochem. Soc. 2017. 164, 2159-2163
In-situ thermal battery discharge using NiS2 as a cathode material. J. Payne, K. Giagloglou, GM. Carins, R. Smith, JTS. Irvine, T. Crouch, JD. Percival, RKB. Gover, R. Comrie. Chem. Electro. Chem. 2017. 4, 1-9
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