Search Results - "Brett, Dan J. L"
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3D microstructure design of lithium-ion battery electrodes assisted by X-ray nano-computed tomography and modelling
Published in Nature communications (29-04-2020)“…Driving range and fast charge capability of electric vehicles are heavily dependent on the 3D microstructure of lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) and substantial…”
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Spatial quantification of dynamic inter and intra particle crystallographic heterogeneities within lithium ion electrodes
Published in Nature communications (31-01-2020)“…The performance of lithium ion electrodes is hindered by unfavorable chemical heterogeneities that pre-exist or develop during operation. Time-resolved spatial…”
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4D imaging of lithium-batteries using correlative neutron and X-ray tomography with a virtual unrolling technique
Published in Nature communications (07-02-2020)“…The temporally and spatially resolved tracking of lithium intercalation and electrode degradation processes are crucial for detecting and understanding…”
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Large-scale physically accurate modelling of real proton exchange membrane fuel cell with deep learning
Published in Nature communications (14-02-2023)“…Proton exchange membrane fuel cells, consuming hydrogen and oxygen to generate clean electricity and water, suffer acute liquid water challenges. Accurate…”
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Multiscale dynamics of charging and plating in graphite electrodes coupling operando microscopy and phase-field modelling
Published in Nature communications (24-08-2023)“…The phase separation dynamics in graphitic anodes significantly affects lithium plating propensity, which is the major degradation mechanism that impairs the…”
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Design of next-generation ceramic fuel cells and real-time characterization with synchrotron X-ray diffraction computed tomography
Published in Nature communications (02-04-2019)“…Ceramic fuel cells offer a clean and efficient means of producing electricity through a variety of fuels. However, miniaturization of cell dimensions for…”
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High-speed 4D neutron computed tomography for quantifying water dynamics in polymer electrolyte fuel cells
Published in Nature communications (25-03-2022)“…In recent years, low-temperature polymer electrolyte fuel cells have become an increasingly important pillar in a zero-carbon strategy for curbing climate…”
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In-Situ Li-Ion Pouch Cell Diagnostics Utilising Plasmonic Based Optical Fibre Sensors
Published in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) (19-01-2022)“…As the drive to improve the cost, performance characteristics and safety of lithium-ion batteries increases with adoption, one area where significant value…”
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PEMFC Electrochemical Degradation Analysis of a Fuel Cell Range-Extender Heavy Goods Vehicle after a Break-In Period
Published in Energies (Basel) (01-06-2024)“…With the increasing focus on decarbonisation of the transport sector, it is imperative to consider routes to electrify vehicles beyond those achievable using…”
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Towards a mechanistic understanding of particle shrinkage during biomass pyrolysis via synchrotron X-ray microtomography and in-situ radiography
Published in Scientific reports (29-01-2021)“…Accurate modelling of particle shrinkage during biomass pyrolysis is key to the production of biochars with specific morphologies. Such biochars represent…”
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A Review of Drive Cycles for Electrochemical Propulsion
Published in Energies (Basel) (01-09-2023)“…Automotive drive cycles have existed since the 1960s. They started as requirements as being solely used for emissions testing. During the past decade, they…”
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Insights on Flexible Zinc‐Ion Batteries from Lab Research to Commercialization
Published in Advanced materials (Weinheim) (01-05-2021)“…Owing to the development of aqueous rechargeable zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs), flexible ZIBs are deemed as potential candidates to power wearable electronics…”
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Superacidity in Nafion/MOF Hybrid Membranes Retains Water at Low Humidity to Enhance Proton Conduction for Fuel Cells
Published in ACS applied materials & interfaces (16-11-2016)“…A hybrid membrane of superacid sulfated Zr–MOF (SZM) and Nafion shows much superior performance to Nafion, particularly for fuel cell operating under low…”
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A Scalable and Robust Water Management Strategy for PEMFCs: Operando Electrothermal Mapping and Neutron Imaging Study
Published in Advanced science (01-09-2024)“…Effective water management is crucial for the optimal operation of low-temperature polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Excessive liquid water…”
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Cathode Design for Aqueous Rechargeable Multivalent Ion Batteries: Challenges and Opportunities
Published in Advanced functional materials (01-03-2021)“…With the rapid growth in energy consumption, renewable energy is a promising solution. However, renewable energy (e.g., wind, solar, and tidal) is…”
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Fe–N-Doped Carbon Capsules with Outstanding Electrochemical Performance and Stability for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Both Acid and Alkaline Conditions
Published in ACS nano (28-06-2016)“…High surface area N-doped mesoporous carbon capsules with iron traces exhibit outstanding electrocatalytic activity for the oxygen reduction reaction in both…”
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Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy for All‐Solid‐State Batteries: Theory, Methods and Future Outlook
Published in ChemElectroChem (01-06-2021)“…Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) is widely used to probe the physical and chemical processes in lithium (Li)‐ion batteries (LiBs). The key…”
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A Review of Lithium‐Ion Battery Electrode Drying: Mechanisms and Metrology
Published in Advanced energy materials (01-01-2022)“…Lithium‐ion battery manufacturing chain is extremely complex with many controllable parameters especially for the drying process. These processes affect the…”
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Design of Scalable, Next-Generation Thick Electrodes: Opportunities and Challenges
Published in ACS nano (28-12-2021)“…Lithium-ion battery electrodes are on course to benefit from current research in structure re-engineering to allow for the implementation of thicker…”
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Engineering Catalyst Layers for Next‐Generation Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells: A Review of Design, Materials, and Methods
Published in Advanced energy materials (01-10-2021)“…Polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs) are a promising replacement for the fossil fuel–dependent automotive and energy sectors. They have become increasingly…”
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