Batteries From Sustainable Materials

We are developing the batteries of the future – high-performance, sustainable, and environmentally friendly.

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Partizipation: Gruppenbild – Dr. Jan Winkler, Hermine Bär, Cheyenne Wolf, Pia Kahlfuß, nicht abgebildet: Felix Schiedlowski

 Our research focuses on next-generation technologies made from eco-conscious materials, particularly silicon-air and chloride-ion batteries, which offer multiple times the energy density of current Li-ion systems.

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Our research is focused on pioneering post Li-ion battery technologies that leverage sustainable materials to overcome the limitations of existing energy storage systems.

One promising innovation is the alkaline silicon-air battery (SABs), which utilizes abundant, non-toxic Silicium to offer up to 10x the energy density of conventional types. This breakthrough technology presents a powerful, eco-friendly solution for high-performance energy storage. We are also advancing the development of anion-shuttling batteries, particularly room-temperature chloride-ion batteries (CIBs), which use chloride ions instead of lithium. CIBs have a significant potential due to their high theoretical energy density (~2500 Wh/L), making them ideal for a wide range of applications. Unlike lithium, chlorine-based compounds are plentiful and reduce dependence on critical raw materials. Perovskites, with the chemical formula ABX, exhibit exceptional properties for battery applications, underscoring the need for focused research to develop perovskite-based electrodes specifically for CIBs.

At JTC, we are overcoming barriers and unlocking the huge potential of sustainable energy storage.

Team
Dr. Muhammad Zubair, Team Leader
Anjali Bhatt
Richard Schalinski

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Mustermann, Marion. 2025. Revierwende für Einsteiger. Halle (Saale): JTC-Books.

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Science Night

On July 4, 2025, it's that time again: the Science Night in Halle welcomes young and old curious people. And the JTC will be there!

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2nd Annual International Conference
Jointly convened by Durham University's Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy (CSDLP) and JTC.

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