Polymer Dynamics for Energy Storage and Delivery
Research aims to link electrolyte material movement to charged particle transport in energy storage devices using techniques like neutron scattering and spectroscopy.
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NRC Research Associateship Programs has archived this opportunity.
Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 | November 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: Stipend approximately $82,764 per year plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research on polymer dynamics related to charged particle transport in electrolytes for energy storage devices using advanced measurement techniques.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens holding a doctoral degree within the last 5 years; research conducted on-site at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD; application requires prior contact with research advisers.
Description
This fellowship opportunity supports postdoctoral research focused on understanding the dynamic coupling between intrinsic molecular mobility in electrolyte materials and the kinetics of charged particle transport in next-generation electrical energy storage and delivery devices such as batteries, capacitors, and fuel cells. The charged species (ions or electrons) move through solid or liquid electrolytes by hopping between counter charge locations.
The research aims to develop and apply measurement methods that correlate molecular mobility with charge transport kinetics. Experimental techniques of particular interest include:
- Inelastic neutron scattering
- Low frequency Raman scattering
- Dielectric or impedance spectroscopy
- Molecular modeling
The goal is to advance fundamental knowledge of polymer dynamics and charge transport mechanisms to improve energy storage and delivery technologies.
