Project Goals
This project aims to determine changes in the chemical composition of aged batteries using analytical techniques such as LA-ICP-MS, ToF-SIMS or DEMS. Investigations will be performed in situ and ex situ), with the objective to get a better understanding of the phenomena (e.g., chemical reactions) involved in battery aging. For this purpose, improved measurement protocols as well as enhanced procedures for automation and data interpretation are required.
Place of Employment
Institute of Chemical Technologies and Analytics, Getreidemarkt 9/164, 1060 Wien
Supervisory Team
Andreas Limbeck & Erwin Rosenberg (TU Wien; primary co-supervisors), Patrick Höschele (TU Graz), Christoph Rameshan (MU Leoben)
Secondments
1 month secondment at industrial partner (Graz), multiple short visits
Admission Requirements
Completed master or diploma degree in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or similar areas
Essential Qualifications
- Experience in the field of materials characterization (especially LA-ICP-MS, ToF-SIMS or DEMS)
- In-depth knowledge in the field of statistical data analysis and proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python)
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation hardware and its modification
