2024 Industry Laureate Profile: Professor Guoxiu Wang

Professor Guoxiu Wang

Administering Organisation: University of Technology Sydney

Fellowship Project Summary 

IL240100042 – Ultrahigh performance batteries to empower the renewable energy transition

Current lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in Australia and around the world to store renewable energy, have a major flaw: they can self-combust. This can cause significant harm to life and property. This project aims to solve this challenge by introducing novel non-flammable and fireproof materials and gels inside the battery to make it safer. These new materials will also boost the performance of batteries, including energy density and lifespan. The outcomes of this project will support the Australian Government’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and its ambition to become a global clean energy superpower. In collaboration with industry partners, the outputs will contribute to the emerging Australian battery manufacturing industry. This project will provide an excellent intellectual and skill training program to train the future clean energy workforce. It will also create an Australian legacy in advanced battery technology to empower the renewable energy transition, attain a secure and reliable energy supply, open new manufacturing industries, generate job opportunities, and bring economic, social, and environmental benefits to Australia.

Australian Research Council funding: $3,662,639

Industry Partners: Australia National Power Storage Holding PTY LTD, Kinaltek PTY LTD, HEC Group PTY LTD, Van Dair Limited, Mistral Energy PTY LTD. 

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For further information about this funding scheme, please visit the Industry Laureate Fellowships page.