DC2 (MSCA PhD position): Engineering advanced MnO₂-based cathodes for high energy density aqueous zinc-ion batteries

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Host: RISE Research Institute of Sweden (Sweden)

Main supervisor: A. Ahniyaz

Co-supervisors/mentors: L. Magagnin (Politecnico di Milano – Italy), N. Bucher (VMB – Germany)

Duration: 36 months

Required profile: Chemical engineering, Materials Science, Chemist, Battery chemists

Desirable skills/interests: Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Surface and colloids, Electrochemistry, Material design, Materials synthesis, Process-engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Surface chemistry, Battery technology.

Objectives: To improve the stability of MnO₂- based cathodes, boost the electronic conductivity of MnO2-based cathodes, and refine the powder morphology for better performance. The expected outcomes include robust MnO2-based cathode manufacturing methods and longer cycle life of MnO2-based cathodes in aqueous Zn batteries.