Two-Dimensional graphene-related TRansition metal dichalcogenides for ultracapacitor ENergy storage Devices (2D TREND)
Lead Participant:
DZP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED
Abstract
The discovery of graphene inspired exciting new research in to other two-dimensional (2D) materials, most
notably the 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) which similarly to graphene can be exfoliated into
atomically thin nano-sheets with unusual electronic and optical properties. To date, most research on TMDs
has remained in the laboratory, in contrast to graphene which is already applied in new commercial products.
This project, entitled “Two-Dimensional TRansition metal dichalcogenides for ultra-capacitor ENergy storage
Devices” (2D TREND), aims to establish the feasibility of 2D-TMD materials for scale up and use in ultra-
capacitor energy storage for the smart grid. The project will develop methods to exfoliate 2D-TMD materials to
nano-sheets and integrate them into supercapacitor electrodes. This will be complemented by advanced
structural and chemical characterisation to develop understanding of the material properties. The project will
demonstrate electrochemical cells which will enable the evaluation of the 2D-TMD materials for real-life energy
storage.
notably the 2D transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) which similarly to graphene can be exfoliated into
atomically thin nano-sheets with unusual electronic and optical properties. To date, most research on TMDs
has remained in the laboratory, in contrast to graphene which is already applied in new commercial products.
This project, entitled “Two-Dimensional TRansition metal dichalcogenides for ultra-capacitor ENergy storage
Devices” (2D TREND), aims to establish the feasibility of 2D-TMD materials for scale up and use in ultra-
capacitor energy storage for the smart grid. The project will develop methods to exfoliate 2D-TMD materials to
nano-sheets and integrate them into supercapacitor electrodes. This will be complemented by advanced
structural and chemical characterisation to develop understanding of the material properties. The project will
demonstrate electrochemical cells which will enable the evaluation of the 2D-TMD materials for real-life energy
storage.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
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DZP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | £99,344 | £ 69,541 |
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Participant |
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NPL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | £52,585 | £ 26,293 |
INNOVATE UK |
People |
ORCID iD |
Zlatka Stoeva (Project Manager) |