Mahsa Masoudi
About
My research project
Development of novel methodologies for improving the safety and electrochemical performance of Li-CO2 batteriesLi–CO2 batteries are regarded as one of the best electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices which offer great potential for not only green energy production but also CO2 capture. However, their practical applications are limited by certain scientific issues. Internal short circuit caused by a detrimental phenomenon called lithium dendrite growth has been one of the most reported fundamental reasons for battery safety incidents which have raised public concerns. To overcome this critical safety issue, we aim to develop novel effective methodologies with a significant focus on reducing the rate of lithium dendrite formation in this multi-disciplinary project. The project will be focused on designing, fabricating and characterising a safer version of Li–CO2 battery that tackles the internal short circuit problem as well as improves energy generation and CO2 capture capability.
Supervisors
Li–CO2 batteries are regarded as one of the best electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices which offer great potential for not only green energy production but also CO2 capture. However, their practical applications are limited by certain scientific issues. Internal short circuit caused by a detrimental phenomenon called lithium dendrite growth has been one of the most reported fundamental reasons for battery safety incidents which have raised public concerns. To overcome this critical safety issue, we aim to develop novel effective methodologies with a significant focus on reducing the rate of lithium dendrite formation in this multi-disciplinary project. The project will be focused on designing, fabricating and characterising a safer version of Li–CO2 battery that tackles the internal short circuit problem as well as improves energy generation and CO2 capture capability.
My qualifications
ResearchResearch interests
Research interests lie in the area of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Devices:
- Bioelectrochemical Systems: Microbial Fuel Cells
- Lithium Batteries: Li-CO2 Batteries
- Wastewater Treatment using Microbial Fuel Cells
- Catalysis: Design and development of catalysts to facilitate redox reactions in Fuel Cells and Batteries.
Research interests
Research interests lie in the area of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Devices:
- Bioelectrochemical Systems: Microbial Fuel Cells
- Lithium Batteries: Li-CO2 Batteries
- Wastewater Treatment using Microbial Fuel Cells
- Catalysis: Design and development of catalysts to facilitate redox reactions in Fuel Cells and Batteries.
Publications
Highlights
- M. Masoudi, M. Rahimnejad, M. Mashkour, “Providing a new configuration of aircathode single chamber microbial fuel cell (MFC) with maximum usability of surface area and volume of the MFC chamber to treat wastewater and produce electricity simultaneously,” Iran Patent 102660 (A61K;A61B), Oct. 2021.