MSE Colloquium: Zheng Chen, Materials Design for Better Energy Storage: From Nanostructures to Functional Polymers

Post-Doctoral Scholar, Stanford University

All dates for this event occur in the past.

264 MacQuigg Labs
105 W. Woodruff Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
United States

Abstract

The development of next-generation energy storage devices relies on new materials with significantly improved performance. The objective of my research is to enhance energy storage performance (e.g. energy capacity, power, stability, safety) by rationally designed materials. In this talk, I will first discuss how to design and fabricate multi-functional nanoarchitectures through integrating distinct material structures and properties to address the charge transport and stability issues in the electrode active materials. Then I will extend to functional polymers that can manage the interface and mechanical instability issues related to high-capacity materials. Controlling battery safety properties will also be discussed by using a polymer-based thermo-responsive switching material. The structure-property relationship with the designed electrochemical materials will be elucidated.

Bio

 

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Dr. Zheng Chen

Dr. Zheng Chen is a postdoctoral scholar in Chemical Engineering at Stanford University. He received his Ph.D. from UCLA and B.S. from Tianjin University, respectively. He is generally interested in materials for energy storage and conversion applications. His recent work is focused on using functional polymer materials to enhance energy density, cycling lifetime and safety of batteries. His Ph.D. work related to design and synthesis of nanostructured inorganic materials for various electrochemical energy storage devices. He was awarded Student Science Talented Award (Tianjin University), Department Outstanding Graduate Award (UCLA), Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed PhD Students Studying Abroad and MRS Graduate Student Award.