{"links":{"self":"http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/API/grants/FT250100226"},"data":{"type":"grant-details","id":"FT250100226","attributes":{"code":"FT250100226","administering-organisation":"RMIT University","announcement-administering-organisation":"RMIT University","scheme-name":"ARC Future Fellowships","grant-status":"Active","funding-commencement-year":2025,"years-funded":4,"project-start-date":"2026-06-30","anticipated-end-date":"2030-06-29","grant-summary":"The Development of Environment Friendly Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries. This project aims to develop eco-friendly aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) by advancing the design of electrodes, cathodes, and electrolytes to address existing challenges like dendrite formation and hydrogen evolution reactions. This project expects to generate new knowledge in energy storage through innovative techniques, including advanced in-situ experiments and computational modeling. Expected outcomes include improved battery stability, higher energy density, and increased capacity for large-scale renewable energy storage. The anticipated goal of this research is benefiting clean energy initiatives, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy security by providing cost-effective, sustainable battery solutions.","funding-current":1290546.00,"funding-at-announcement":1263040,"investigators-current":[{"title":"Prof","firstName":"Dawei","familyName":"Su","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-3972-8205 "}],"investigators-at-announcement":[{"title":"Prof","firstName":"Dawei","familyName":"Su","roleName":"Future Fellowship","roleCode":"FT","isFellowship":true,"orcidIdentifier":"0000-0002-3972-8205 "}],"organisations-current":[{"organisationName":"RMIT University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"organisations-at-announcement":[{"organisationName":"RMIT University","roleName":"Administering Organisation","state":"VIC"}],"field-of-research":[{"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":"170899","name":"Renewable Energy Not Elsewhere Classified","type":"SEO20"},{"code":"280110","name":"Expanding Knowledge In Engineering","type":"SEO20"}],"international-collaboration":["Korea, Republic of (South)","New Zealand"],"lief-register":[],"achievement-summary":null,"national-interest-test-statement":"Australia faces significant energy challenges due to our reliance on fossil fuels and the exacerbations caused by unpredictable geopolitical conflicts. Furthermore, the increasing climate disasters and energy crises warn of the urgency of a renewable energy replacement for fossil fuel energy. However, the intermittent nature of renewable energy sources is one of the key obstacles towards its use as a mainstream energy source. This project addresses this problem by seeking to convert and store abundant solar energy to chemical energy through low-cost and high-energy density aqueous Zinc ion battery systems (ZIBs). ZIBs use zinc, a safer and more affordable material than commonly used today. They are also environmentally friendly and easier to produce. \nThis project has a primary goal of conceiving and deploying new electrodes and electrolytes for ZIBs that are efficient, dependable, and cost-effective. The research focuses on unveiling the mechanism for ZIBs optimisation and improving these batteries by addressing challenges such as making them last longer and preventing short circuits. Successful completion of this project will result in a proof-of-concept for a new renewable energy storage and conversion system, elevate our standing in Advanced Manufacturing, and strengthen our national research capacity. Further engagement with industry partnerships can boost Australia's energy security and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to a more sustainable future."}}}