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Synthesis, surfaces, interfaces

We are developing less energy demanding synthesis routes (e.g. biomineralization), we are studying interfaces (e.g. lithium sulfur batteries) and create original architectures (e.g. nano-confining).

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Solid state chemistry

We study the production of new promising materials for Li-ion, Na-ion... batteries with the goal to decrease their cost, their environmental impact and increase their performances.

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Prototyping

Thanks to our prototyping equipments we can test our fundamental research discovery at an industry-grade level: the 18650 battery cell format (used in electric vehicles).

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Organic materials

Binders, separators, electrodes, grafting, electrodes... our researchers are using organic chemistry to improve batteries!

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Modeling

To quicken researches, we directly simulate the behaviors of many battery technologies from the material to the system level and from Li-air to redox flow. Our results guide our experimental researchers towards the most promising combinations/materials.

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Photovoltaics

Inspired by photosynthesis, our researches focuses on dye-sensitized solar cells that uses organic materials. Compared to inorganic solar cells they are flexible, simple to produce and transparent.

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Electrochemistry

We study the electrochemical properties of new formulations of conventional or innovative battery electrodes (composite porous electrodes for Li or Na batteries, sintered thick electrodes, electrodes for solid batteries, etc...)

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PhD, engineering positions, permanent research positions, postdocs, internship in chemistry…

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Waad Naim PhD defense

Monday January 24 at 2 p.m. in the HUB amphitheater, Waad Naim will defend her PhD thesis during a talk entitled: "A novel approach of selective near-IR dye-sensitized solar cells as co... [+]

Teo Lombardo PhD defense

Tuesday January 11 at 2 p.m. in the HUB amphitheater, Teo Lombardo will defend his PhD thesis during a talk entitled: "Three-Dimensional Modeling of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Manufa... [+]

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2020-11-19

The LRCS, over 25 years ago.
Inauguration of the old "new" LRCS building on October 21, 1993.
Voice of the Director, Professor Michel FIGLARZ.
Source: VHS SECAM

Latest publications

Perspectives on manufacturing simulations of Li-S battery cathodes

Oier Arcelus and Alejandro A. Franco

JPhys Energy, 2022

The ARTISTIC Online Calculator: Exploring the Impact of Li-ion Battery Electrode Manufacturing Parameters Interactively through your Browser

Teo Lombardo, Fernando Caro, Alain C. Ngandjong, Jean-Baptiste Hook, Marc Duquesnoy, Jean Charles Delepine, Adrien Ponchelet, Sylvain Doison, Alejandro A. Franco

Batteries & Supercaps, 2022

In Situ Liquid Electrochemical TEM Investigation of LiMn1.5Ni0.5O4 Thin Film Cathode for Micro-Battery Applications

Ankush Bhatia, Sorina Cretu, Maxime Hallot, Nicolas Folastre, Maxime Berthe, David Troadec, Pascal Roussel, Jean-Pierre Pereira-Ramos, Rita Baddour-Hadjean, Christophe Lethien, Arnaud Demortière

Small Methods, 2021

Towards autonomous high-throughput multiscale modelling of battery interfaces

Zeyu Deng, Vipin Kumar, Felix T. Bölle, Fernando Caro, Alejandro A. Franco, Ivano E. Castelli, Pieremanuele Canepa, Zhi Wei Seh

Energy and environmental science, 2021

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