Our research group deals with the development of 4th generation Li-ion batteries (solid state batteries and Li-ion batteries with conversion-type cathodes) and post Li-ion (Na-ion, Mg-ion) battery functional components. Moreover, we investigate the complex, so-called electro-chemo-mechanical ageing processes of these battery systems. We develop and investigate new-generation solid state Li-ion conductive electrolytes/composite electrolytes, and electrode active compounds. Our ultimate goal is to manufacture prototype battery cells with high energy (>400 Wh/kg) and tuneable power density performance with excellent safety attributes (non-flammable, no thermal runaway) for future mobile applications.

Leader

Róbert Kun

Members

Structure-property correlations in polymers and multicomponent polymer systems; interfacial phenomena in heterogeneous polymers (blends, particulate filled and fibre reinforced composites); transport phenomena in polymers; degradation and stabilization of polyolefins; reactive processing of polymers

Current research projects

• Correlations among the chemical reactions taking place during the melt processing of HDPE, the resulting chain structure of the polymer and the properties of the final product (film)
• Study and modification of interfacial interactions in carbon fibre reinforced polymer composites
• Study of miscibility/structure/property correlations in polymer blends
• Preparation and study of layered silicate nanocomposites
• Preparation of biologically degradable polymers from naturally occurring raw materials, characterization of their structure and properties

Publications

International cooperation

• Clariant SA, France, degradation and stabilization of polyolefins
• Sasol Industrial Ltd., South Africa , melting and crystallization of polypropylene
• Lund University of Technology, Sweden, multicomponent polymers
• Twente University , The Netherlands , structure-property correlations in crystalline polymers

Educational activities

• Joint research laboratory with the Budapest University of Technology and Economics
• Teaching of polymer chemistry, physics, processing and application to graduate students (courses, lab. practice, theses, etc.)
• Post graduate special engineering course on polymer processing and application
• Post graduate short courses on various topics (identification of plastics, FTIR for plastics, mechanical properties, injection moulding, extrusion, fracture, etc.)

Leader

János Móczó

Members