Materiały ze szkła formowanego ciśnieniem dla innowacyjnego magazynowania i konwersji energii

The project is focused on finding modern solutions for energy storage and conversion. It is an extremely important aspect of both physics and engineering in the 21st century due to the small amounts of elements used in the production of cells. Due to the use of new systems with high electrical conductivity in a glassy form, it is possible to obtain energy storage components with unprecedented properties. The base material on which the research team will conduct experiments is olivine and its components. Because of the use of a mixture of lithium (Li) and iron (Fe), an extremely important material is obtained that gives great opportunities. The vitreous form of olivine will be subjected to high pressure forming, which will significantly affect the physical properties. The experience so far shows an increase in electrical conductivity by 100 times. At the same time, the elasticity and hardness of the material increase. Another essential aspect of electric cells is the electrolyte, without which energy storage and conversion processes cannot take place. The project proposes to use plastic crystals for this purpose, also in amorphous state, where the conductivity barrier between the parts of the cell will be reduced. Plastic crystals are promising substances enabling the construction of cells with very high efficiency. The final element is the use of bismuth oxide (Bi2O3) also formed by pressure to convert energy. It is a pioneering solution that allows to obtain an appropriate stable delta phase with enormous electrical conductivity. The research team was created on the basis of a consortium of two leading research centres, thanks to which it seems possible to achieve success in the planned time. The research work will be supported by outstanding specialists in the field of amorphous bodies in the field of simulation and modelling as well as synthesis (international cooperation with the USA and Denmark).