{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/DE260101813"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"DE260101813","attributes":{"code":"DE260101813","administering-organisation":"University of Technology Sydney","announcement-administering-organisation":"University of Technology Sydney","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":"Develop Solid-state Sodium-Sulfur Batteries for Renewable Energy Storage. This project aims to develop solid-state sodium-sulfur batteries for large-scale energy storage. Sodium-sulfur batteries are widely regarded as a promising technology due to the low cost and the abundance of sodium and sulfur. However, their development is hindered by challenges such as short cycle life and limited capacity. This project will address these challenges by innovating solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and enhancing the stability of interfaces between solid electrolyte and electrodes. The ultimate goal is to manufacture all-solid-state sodium-sulfur batteries to support Australia’s renewable energy. This initiative will support the Australian Government’s commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.","funding-current":529259.00,"funding-at-announcement":525078,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Yaojie","familyName":"Lei","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":null}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Dr","firstName":"Yaojie","familyName":"Lei","roleName":"Discovery Early Career Researcher Award","roleCode":"DECRA","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":null}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"University of Technology Sydney","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"University of Technology Sydney","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"NSW"}],"field-of-research":[{"isPrimary":true,"code":"4008","name":"Electrical Engineering","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"400804","name":"Electrical Energy Storage","type":"FOR20"},{"isPrimary":false,"code":"401605","name":"Functional Materials","type":"FOR20"}],"socio-economic-objective":[{"code":"170301","name":"Battery Storage","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Canada","Japan","New Zealand","Spain"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Global warming and climate change present significant challenges to humanity. In response, the Australian Government has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, necessitating a large-scale transition to renewable energy. Batteries are essential to this clean energy shift, providing reliable storage solutions for sustainable power generation and supply. This project aims to develop a cost-effective, sustainable, all-solid-state sodium-sulfur battery technology capable of safely storing energy at the scale required for Australian households and the electricity grid. A key innovation of this project is the replacement of conventional flammable liquid electrolytes with solid-state electrolytes, significantly enhancing the safety and practicality of sodium-sulfur batteries in real-world applications. Beyond improving battery safety, the project will advance fundamental knowledge of solid-state sodium-sulfur batteries and contribute to the development of next-generation energy storage systems. By positioning Australia at the forefront of advanced battery research, this initiative will drive innovation, support the long-term viability of the country’s renewable energy sector, and generate substantial economic and environmental benefits for Australia.\n"}}}