{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101246"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101246","attributes":{"code":"DE260101246","administering-organisation":"Adelaide University","announcement-administering-organisation":"The University of Adelaide","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":"Advancing next-generation fast-charging and high-energy batteries. Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries are essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, but current anode materials limit charging speed and battery lifespan. This project will develop innovative interfacial engineering strategies to enhance lithium-ion transport and stability in commercial graphite, silicon, and lithium metal anodes. By regulating interfacial solvation structures and solid electrolyte interphase composition, this research aims to achieve safe and efficient fast charging while maintaining high energy density and long cycle life. The outcomes will advance battery technology, benefiting Australia’s energy sector and accelerating the transition to sustainable transportation.","funding-current":494912.00,"funding-at-announcement":491079,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Shuibin","familyName":"Tu","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":null}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Shuibin","familyName":"Tu","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":null}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"Adelaide University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"SA"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"The University of Adelaide","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"SA"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400404","name":"Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4016","name":"Materials Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401605","name":"Functional Materials","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401807","name":"Nanomaterials","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"170399","name":"Energy Storage, Distribution and Supply Not Elsewhere Classified","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280110","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Engineering","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":[],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"This project aims to solve the challenge in the development of lithium-ion batteries by making them faster to charge, with higher energy density, and longer life. The focus will be on improving the lithium ion transport speed at the electrode/electrolyte interface, aiming to enhance the fast-charging performance of graphite anodes and next-generation materials such as silicon and lithium metal. \nBy designing optimised interfacial structure, the project aims to enable fast charging in batteries with energy densities over 350 Wh kg-1. This will benefit Australia by creating more sustainable energy storage solutions, essential for electric vehicles, and contribute to Australia’s net-zero emission goals.\nThe project will also strengthen Australia’s position in the global battery market, creating new commercial opportunities for local industries. These advancements will foster economic growth, improve energy security, and support the transition to cleaner energy. \nTo ensure the broadest impact, the findings will be shared with the energy sector, manufacturers, and policymakers through workshops, industry collaborations, and public outreach to promote our research. The project will help inform energy policies and improve industry standards for battery technologies. Results will be shared through open-access publications, media platforms, and partnerships to support the uptake of these innovations across Australia and internationally.\n"}}}