Advanced Graphene Battery Technology
University
Course
VVT
Sponsor
NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Ricardo Engineering (HALO dynamic wireless charging), DigiGroup (Smart Cities planning)
Goals
For students to learn the theory and gain the skills necessary to fabricate next-gen batteries for EVs, spacecraft, and Smart Cities infrastructure.
Issues
Fabrication of graphene-based coin cell batteries to compare to market standard Li-ion batteries will be a focus of the class. Performance testing, lifetime and stability testing, and the integration of next-gen storage devices will be research topics.
Tools and Methods
Battery Assembly and Testing
Epitaxial Thin Film Growth and Characterization
Electrical and Mechanical Testing
Desired Majors
Aerospace Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Design
Business Administration
Mechanical Engineering
Applied Physics
Sponsor
NASA, Kennedy Space Center, Ricardo Engineering (HALO dynamic wireless charging), DigiGroup (Smart Cities planning)