Nov
01
2024
By luiz
Prof. Dr. Helena Maria Petrilli and Prof. Dr. Lucy Assali are collaborators on a new published article.
The Department of Materials Physics and Mechanics FMT/IFUSP is pleased to announce that Prof. Dr. Helena Maria Petrilli and Prof. Dr. Lucy Vitoria Credidio Assali, together with their co-authors, have recently published the article titled "Ab Initio Investigation of ZnV2O4, ZnV2S4, and ZnV2Se4 as Cathode Materials for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries."
Zinc Anode Batteries: Prospective Candidates for Commercialization
Zinc anode batteries are promising candidates for commercialization as they can combine low cost, sustainability, safety, and efficiency. The problem is that a suitable material for the cathode in these batteries has not yet been found. In this study, a team of scientists from UFPA, UFS, USP, and Swedish institutions investigated three compounds, also based on zinc, to evaluate their potential as cathodes for zinc-ion batteries. Using theoretical calculations, the authors examined the structure, electronic properties, and electrochemical performance of these compounds, listing the advantages and limitations of each for the desired application. Access the paper.
The Department thanks Prof. Dr. Helena Petrilli, Prof. Dr. Lucy Assali, and their team for their significant contribution to materials science.