Profile

Our research couples magnetic resonance techniques with electrochemical applications to build a holistic understanding of ion transport processes and charge storage mechanisms for battery applications and beyond. Magnetic resonance methods, such as MRI and NMR, are fast and non-destructive, enabling chemically specific characterisation from the atomic to the millimetre length scales.

Our main research thrusts involve time-resolved, in-situ measurements of ion transport in membrane materials and battery electrolytes to understand the interplays of thermodynamic and transport phenomena under different operating conditions. We are additionally interested in identifying chemical and electrochemical charge storage mechanisms in battery electrodes. Further, we strive to develop NMR and electrochemical protocols for applications in this research space.

Establishing frameworks to understand ionic mass transfer and redox reactions allows for better rational design of materials for bespoke battery and membrane applications.

Research interests

Our main interests revolve around studying reaction and transport mechanisms using a combination of advanced electrochemical and NMR methods. We focus primarily on batteries and membranes, where we aim to generate rational design principles to develop next-generation materials.

Research areas

• Battery materials
  • Electrolytes
  • Electrodes
• Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy
  • Operando and analytical liqiud-state NMR spectroscopy
  • Pulsed-field gradient NMR spectroscopy
  • Solid-state NMR spectroscopy
• Electrochemical methods
• Ion transport in electrolytes and membranes