Advanced Ionics for Sustainable Energy Lab (AISEL)
The 2021 winner of the Award for Research Excellence in Materials Chemistry is Dr. Venkataraman Thangadurai of the University of Calgary
Chemical Institute of Canada
Venkataraman Thangadurai is sole Canadian inducted into 2020 Class of Fellows by The Electrochemical Society
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Celebrating the 2020 class of Fellows of the Electrochemical Society
The Electrochemical Society
Peak Scholars in Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Knowledge Engagement 2019
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Fellow of International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM)
International Association of Advanced Materials
Research Interests
The Advanced Ionics for Sustainable Energy Lab (AISEL) works in the area of advanced all-solid-state batteries, solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), and gas sensors. Some of the current research projects include:
- CO2 and humidity stable solid-state ceramic proton conductors, fast oxide ion electrolytes and mixed ionic-electronic conductors (MIECs) for advanced solid oxide fuel cells
- Ceramic Li-ion conducting membranes based on the Li-stuffed garnet to replace the state-of-the-art electrolyte system. Ceramic membranes can provide benefits such as battery safety and high voltage for next generation high energy density all-solid-state batteries
- Electrocatalysts for improving the electrode kinetics of Lithium-sulfur batteries, CO2 reduction and ammonia synthesis.
- Novel ceramic materials for sensing various gases such as CO2, SOx, NOx, H2 and humidity
Credit: Suresh Mulmi
Opportunities
- Thangadurai Group ensures that all individuals are given equal opportunity for open positions, however, we are currently not accepting applications for graduate studies.
Last updated May 27, 2021