Multivalent Intercalation
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Screening of Novel Multivalent Cathodes
Developed strategies and software infrastructure for generation and design of multivalent intercalation candidates Read More
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Prototyping and Performance of Mg/Mo6S8 Coin Cells
Achieved maximum theoretical capacity for the Mg2+/Mo6S8 system, demonstrated capability for rapid test and prototype of multiple cathodes and electrolyte. Read More
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Fraction of Theoretical Specific Energy Achieved at Battery Pack Level Is Very Sensitive to the Cell Chemistry
Cell chemistry properties, rather than engineering/packaging approach, are the key factors in determining the fraction of battery material specific energy captured at pack level Read More
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New Insights Into a Functioning Mg-ion Cathode–Chevrel Phase Mo6S8
First-principles analysis of the screening of Mg2+ ions upon intercalation within metallic Mo6S8 Read More
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Mg++ Solvation Shell in Electrolyte for Multivalent Batteries
A new collaborative x-ray scattering and molecular dynamics simulation approach reveals the structure and energetics of Mg++ ion solvation in a diglyme electrolyte. Read More
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Coordination Chemistry in Magnesium Battery Electrolytes: How Ligands Affect Their Performance
Identification of the solution coordination structures of Mg(BH4)2 through a simple NMR method. Read More
Latest Updates
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JCESR Concludes Decade-Long Mission, Leaves Lasting Impact on Battery Science
The official end of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR) innovation hub occurred in June 2023 after more than a decade of research and development dedicated to one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: the development of a better battery to help usher in… Read More
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You’re Invited - JCESR and Beyond: Translating the Basic Science of Batteries
Please join us at Argonne National Laboratory on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 for JCESR and Beyond: Translating the Basic Science of Batteries. Registration is now open. This in-person event will celebrate 10 years of research from the Joint Center… Read More
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A Message from JCESR: In Memory of George Crabtree
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to George Crabtree, a Senior Scientist and Distinguished Fellow at Argonne National Laboratory, and Director of the Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCESR), who passed away unexpectedly on January 23. Dr. Read More
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Cyanopyridines As Extremely Low-Reduction-Potential Anolytes for Nonaqueous Redox Flow Batteries
Discovery of a cyanophenylpyridine derivative with a very low reduction potential and good stability during cycling. Read More
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Characterizing Redoxmer – Electrode Kinetics Using a SECM-Based Spot Analysis Method
Identified asymmetries in electron transfer (ET) kinetics between the reduction and oxidation of ferrocene-based redoxmers by measuring the ET rate constants (kf/kb) as a function of electrode potential. Read More
