Research

Research

Citation map

International landscape

The growing field of structural power composites research can be visualised using research maps showing the connections between institutions internationally.
Carbon aerogel synthesis

Constituent material synthesis

The main constituents of a structural supercapacitor composite include the electrodes/reinforcement, multifunctional matrix (structural electrolyte), separator and current collector.

Research 1

Device architecture

Device architecture and fabrication

Developing the chemistry and synthesis conditions to produce supercapacitor materials coupled with innovative engineering of the architecture enables complete control over all aspects of the device.
Woven fabric model

Multifunctional modelling

Modelling is an important process to understand the system and to guide the experimental processes/layup. A multiphysics model enables virtual testing of samples and accelerates development and output.

Research 2

Electrochemical and mechanical testing

Testing and characterisation

To evaluate both electrochemical and mechanical material properties requires diverse expertise within the group. Improving these multifunctional properties are a challenge and an exciting area of investigation.

Battery car

Multifunctional design

Case studies for application and implementation of structural power composites is highlighting how these structures will impact daily-life as we create, store and consume energy differently.