Graphene-Based Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion

Competitive advantage

• A unique plasma-assisted method for the synthesis and functionalisation of vertical graphene
• Fabrication of various graphene-based hybrid structures
• Design, integration and evaluation of graphene-based energy storage devices
• Optimisation of graphene-based electrodes for catalysis and hydrogen generation

Impact

• Transforming the manufacturing sector through advanced and innovative materials technology
• Promoting renewable energy utilisation by developing efficient and high-performance energy devices

Capabilities and facilities

• Facilities include:
  • State-of-the-art materials synthesis equipment (e.g. PECVD), characterisations (SEM, TEM, Raman), and measurements (potentiostat, battery analyser, electrolyser)
• Capabilities include:
  • The controlled synthesis and functionalisation of vertical graphene
  • Device fabrication
  • Materials characterisation
  • Electrochemical energy storage devices, such as batteries and supercapacitors
  • Catalysis and hydrogen generation

Our partners

• Partnerships with a range of organisations from local SMEs to multinational companies.