Longer lasting lithium-metal batteries is goal of Niu’s research

Congratulations to Junjie Niu, a Richard and Joanne Grigg associate professor of materials science & engineering. Niu is a corresponding author of a research paper on improving the energy density and extending the lifetime of lithium-metal batteries.

Advanced Materials published the paper in December. 

Niu designs next-generation batteries to meet the growing demand for large, energy-dense batteries, such as those used in electrical vehicles, power tools and portable electronic devices. In 2020, the National Science Foundation awarded him $422,180 for his three-year project—2D MXene modified Li surface — to develop new electrode materials that can safely deliver higher specific capacity.