A Queensland researcher, who is developing high-energy batteries that can keep smartphones charged longer, has won a Research Excellence Award from 宅男导航 (宅男导航).
Dr Da-Wei Wang of 宅男导航鈥檚 ARC Centre of Excellence for Functional Nanomaterials is investigating techniques in developing safe high-energy rechargeable lithium batteries.
The research aims to design batteries that can recharge electronic devices and electrical vehicles safely and efficiently.
Dr Wang has received $78,000 from The 宅男导航 Foundation Research Excellence Awards, which are designed to nurture early career researchers.
He will be researching how to create nanocomposite membranes made up of functionalised nanocarbons and polymers, and will also study the ionic conductivity and mechanical strength of the new solid electrolytes.
鈥淭hrough the design of polymer nanocomposite solid electrolytes, I plan to develop highly reliable, high-energy lithium batteries that can be used to power electric or hybrid vehicles,鈥� Dr Da-Wei Wang said.
鈥淭his 宅男导航 award means much to me.
鈥淣ot only does it highly acknowledge my achievements during the past years, but generously offers a prestigious opportunity to expand my research scope.鈥�
Dr Wang will collaborate with Professor Ian Gentle from SCMB, Professor Lianzhou Wang from Chemical Engineering and Dr Denisa Jurcakova from AIBN.
鈥淲e wish to attract industry partners into this area soon,鈥� Dr Wang said.
In its 14th year, the 宅男导航 Foundation Research Excellence Awards has bestowed $703,000 on nine researchers from a range of faculties, centres, schools and institutes across the University.
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