Eutectic Electrolytes for Low-temperature Aqueous Zinc-ion Capacitors

Energy storage technology is critical for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to renewable energy and should be designed to suit the cold environment in Canada. In collaboration with Atlas Power Technologies Inc., a B.C.-based clean technology company, Dr. Liu’s group will design and build an aqueous zinc-ion capacitor (AZIC) technology with high-power, intrinsic safety, and low-temperature resistance from a carbon cathode and a zinc anode. Specifically, the intern will develop a new class of electrolytes, Zn-based eutectic electrolytes, to enable the various properties in AZIC. The developed AZIC will double the energy density of the current SC technology at Atlas Power Technologies, increase the company’s competitiveness in the energy storage sector globally, accelerate the technology deployment in Canada, and contribute to the achievement of net-zero emissions by 2050 in Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Jian Liu

Student:

Partner:

Atlas Power Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia - Okanagan

Program: