{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101143"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101143","attributes":{"code":"DE260101143","administering-organisation":"The Australian National University","announcement-administering-organisation":"The Australian National University","scheme-name":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2026,"years-funded":3,"project-start-date":"2026-01-01","anticipated-end-date":"2028-12-31","grant-summary":"Unveiling Sulfur Reaction Pathways in All-Solid-State Li–S Batteries. All-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries offer up to ten times the energy density of today's lithium-ion batteries while reducing material costs by over 30% through the use of abundant sulfur. This project aims to unlock their full potential by developing an advanced sulfur electrode material that enhances voltage stability and energy efficiency, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Expected outcomes of this project include establishing the foundation for the development of longer-range electric vehicles and cost-effective renewable energy storage solutions. This should provide significant benefits, such as strengthening Australia’s battery manufacturing sector while promoting economic and environmental sustainability.","funding-current":533966.00,"funding-at-announcement":529727,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Borui","familyName":"Liu","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-1398-3144 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Borui","familyName":"Liu","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-1398-3144 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"The Australian National University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"ACT"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The Australian National University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"ACT"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":false,"code":"340307","name":"Structure and Dynamics of Materials","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4004","name":"Chemical Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400404","name":"Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401605","name":"Functional Materials","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"170301","name":"Battery Storage","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280105","name":"Expanding Knowledge In the Chemical Sciences","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280110","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Engineering","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":[],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Australia is at the forefront of a global energy transition, but current lithium-ion batteries are hindering progress. These batteries struggle to power long-range electric vehicles and lack the capacity for reliable renewable energy storage. This project introduces all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries, a groundbreaking technology that can deliver up to five times more energy than conventional lithium-ion batteries.\n\nThis advancement could enable electric vehicles to travel over 1000km on a single charge, helping Australia achieve its goal of 50% electrification for new cars by 2030 and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. Beyond transportation, this technology has the potential to revolutionize energy storage, strengthening Australia’s renewable energy grid, cutting carbon emissions, and enhancing energy security.\n\nEconomically, this research could position Australia as a leader in battery manufacturing, creating high-value jobs and resilient supply chains. By utilizing Australia’s abundant lithium and sulfur resources, this project will foster domestic innovation, boost global competitiveness, and accelerate the nation's transition to a clean energy economy.\n\nWhile this research is fundamental, its findings could guide future collaborations with industry and policymakers to explore real-world applications in electric vehicles, renewable energy storage, and aerospace."}}}