New Research Paves the Way for Improved Battery Performance
Using advanced laser technology, doctoral student Luke Bond at Mid Sweden University shows how to make batteries 30% more efficient and charge six times faster. This paves the way for a more sustainable future in energy.
On January 15, 2025, Luke Bond will defend his licentiate thesis, “Optimizing laser processing for the production of advanced materials” at a licentiate seminar on Campus Sundsvall. His work centers on utilizing laser technology to develop advanced materials with customized properties – materials that have the potential to transform multiple industries and address significant societal challenges.
New Opportunities for Sustainable Materials
Luke Bond has developed solutions in three key areas:
1. Electrically conductive materials for Additive Manufacturing. By combining polymers with graphene, Luke has developed a lightweight, electrically conductive polymer material for Additive Manufacturing. Applications include shielding electronic systems from interference – an essential factor for electric vehicles and other advanced technology products.
2. Improved batteries for renewable energy and electric vehicles. By applying laser processing to graphite and silicon materials in battery anodes, Luke has not only been able to improve energy density and increase charging speed, but also enable the use of less purified graphite. This renders the technology both more cost-effective and sustainable.
3. Nanomaterials for advanced technology. Luke has also utilized laser technology to develop advanced nanoparticles with potential applications in optical sensors and energy-efficient laser systems.
Research Contributing to a Greener Future
The practical applications of the research span from improving electric vehicles and renewable energy storage to reducing interference in everyday electronics and developing energy-efficient laser systems for medical and industrial applications.
– The goal of my research is to create sustainable and high-performance materials that can benefit both industry and the environment, says Luke Bond.
Part of a Distinguished Research Project
Luke Bond’s research has been part of the internationally recognized projects STORE (KKS funded), and the project Electrically conductive composite material for Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing (SIO Graphene, Vinnova funded). Both projects had a focus on developing sustainable energy storage solutions and advanced materials based on graphene. These projects have been crucial in enabling the breakthroughs presented in his work.
The licentiate seminar will be held:
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 10:15 AM
Place: Room O102, Mid Sweden University, Campus Sundsvall
The opponent at the seminar will be Associate Professor Davide Janner from Politecnico di Torino, Italy.
Contact persons:
Luke Bond, doctoral student at Mid Sweden University, 010-1428557, luke.bond@miun.se
Magnus Engholm, supervisor, Mid Sweden University, 010-1428737, magnus.engholm@miun.se
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