19 Sep 2024
Meet the WISE Fellows – Sadia Ilyas
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Sadia Ilyas, who has joined Luleå University of Technology as a WISE Fellow.
20 Sep 2024
In a recent publication in Advanced Materials WISE researcher, Prof. Leif Asp and his team explored structural batteries that store energy while also supporting mechanical loads, promoting sustainability by reducing weight in products like cars. This breakthrough could significantly enhance the efficiency of electric vehicles, drones, and electronics.
[Picture: Richa Chaudhary, Zhenyuan Xia, and Leif Asp from Chalmers. Credit: Chalmers | Henrik Sandsjö]
Recent breakthroughs in the field have been published in the article “Unveiling the Multifunctional Carbon Fibre Structural Battery” in the journal Advanced Materials (https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202409725) by Richa Chaudhary, Johanna Xu, Zhenyuan Xia, and Leif Asp from Chalmers University of Technology.
– I am excited to see our work to realize the all-carbon fibre structural battery composite published in Advanced Materials. The developed technique will allow us to boost the materials multifunctional performance further. I think an elastic modulus of 100 GPa and an energy density of at least 50 Wh/kg is now within reach, says Leif Asp, Professor at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science at Chalmers and WISE researcher.
Research on structural batteries has been ongoing for many years at Chalmers, with collaboration at various stages involving researchers from KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Since Professor Leif Asp and his colleagues published their seminal scientific article in 2018 on stiff, high-strength carbon fibers capable of storing electrical energy chemically, the concept has continued to evolve increasing both stiffness and energy density.
The developed battery concept is based on a composite material that uses carbon fibre as both the positive and negative electrodes, with the positive electrode coated in lithium iron phosphate. The carbon fibre serves a dual function: storing energy while providing stiffness and strength. One significant advantage of this design is that it avoids the use of critical raw materials such as cobalt or manganese.
In this battery, lithium ions move between the terminals through a semi-solid electrolyte instead of a liquid one, a challenge for achieving high power that will require further research. However, this design also enhances the safety of the battery cell, reducing the risk of fire.
More information about these exciting advances can be found at: https://news.cision.com/chalmers/r/world-s-strongest-battery-paves-way-for-light–energy-efficient-vehicles,c4036183
This research is funded by WISE. To learn more about Prof. Asp’s WISE project please visit:
Graphene-enhanced structural battery composites for future energy storage
19 Sep 2024
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Sadia Ilyas, who has joined Luleå University of Technology as a WISE Fellow.
19 Sep 2024
The third seminar in the series: Machine Learning meets Materials Science is coming up on September 26. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with leading minds in these two fields and explore how these powerful disciplines intersect to shape the future of science and technology.
11 Sep 2024
Cooperation between academia and industry is an important part of WISE. We have talked to Christer Svanberg, CTO at Nexam Chemical, who together with Professor Christian Müller at Chalmers University of Technology runs a WISE research project.
11 Sep 2024
The Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA) has awarded Professor Xiaodong Zou from Stockholm University and member of WISE URG, the prestigious IVA Gold Medal for her pioneering work in the development of electron crystallographic methods.
9 Sep 2024
131 applications were submitted in the second academic PhD and postdoc project call (“ap2”) from which 54 projects have been granted funding.
9 Sep 2024
Two new joint calls between the WASP and the WISE programs opened on Monday September 9, 2024.
6 Sep 2024
We are thrilled to announce the 1st WIRA-SET Webinar for Swedish Industry, an exclusive online event dedicated to advancing the electrochemistry sector.
6 Sep 2024
WIRA-SuPRA organized their first large event in Södertälje on September 4-5. With over 80 participants from industry and academia, the event provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and networking.
From the left: Anders Sjögren (Polymerinstitute), Magnus Svensson (WISE), Oscar Engbom (Husqvarna), Lars Jerpdal (SCANIA), Joakim Wiedesheim ( polymerinstitute) and Thor Gardarsson (Thule Group).
3 Sep 2024
This year’s Welcome Meeting 2024 is now all wrapped up. Over the course of two days newcomers to the WISE community got to learn more about WISE which is the largest research initiative ever in material science.
2 Sep 2024
Between 1 and 4 million SEK will be granted for innovation-targeting research projects, financed by Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.
21 Aug 2024
With the intention to make this an annual event we now introduce the meeting place for Swedish industry and the WISE community. So save the date, January 28, 2025 and keep your eyes open for more information which will be published soon.
20 Aug 2024
A fantastic opportunity to gain insights and knowledge for the future.
19 Aug 2024
We are happy to introduce Lars Jerpdal, one of our great speakers at WISE Welcome Meeting, taking place in Norrköping on August 26 -27.
12 Aug 2024
Up to 16 projects will be financed by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg foundation and conducted starting in 2025.
9 Aug 2024
Interested in innovations in high-strength steel engineering and critical raw material recycling and how this is driving the green transition? Then this webinar is for you!
24 Jun 2024
The call for KAW Proof of Concept Grants in Materials Science for Sustainability will open soon! Are you financed through Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation and have ideas for commercialization of your materials science results? This webinar is for you!
24 Jun 2024
In this series of interviews, you will meet the WISE Fellows. This time you will meet Matias Kagias, who has joined Lund University as an associate senior lecturer and WISE Fellow.
19 Jun 2024
WISE takes pride in showcasing our distinguished researchers, and this time, we are delighted to introduce Maria Messing, Professor at Lund University and Deputy Director of NanoLund: Center for Nanoscience.
12 Jun 2024
WASP and WISE opens two joint calls on September 9, 2024, offering the opportunity to apply for both large and small joint projects.
3 Jun 2024
Professor Ludvig Edman and his team at Umeå University have introduced a novel method to quantify efficiency losses in light-emitting electrochemical cells, detailed in their article “Efficiency Roll-Off in Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells” in the journal Advanced Materials.
31 May 2024
Semiconductors are the foundation of all modern electronics.
29 May 2024
Nina has a diverse background in medical science and research coordination. She has led, executed, and coordinated various research projects focused on metabolism.
28 May 2024
WISE researcher Maryna Pankratova from Uppsala University invites you to the second seminar in the “Machine Learning Meets Materials Science” series on May 30 at 10:00 AM via Zoom. This initiative is part of the WISE-WASP project call.
28 May 2024
In this interview series, WISE proudly presents the WISE Fellows. Today, we feature Miguel Rivero Crespo, an Assistant Professor and WISE fellow at Stockholm University since 2023. Miguel has been thinking about sustainability since the beginning of his career.
26 May 2024
– The most rewarding aspect of working for WISE is the feeling that I am contributing to improving our environmental situation, while the most challenging part is the rapid pace of everything, says Cecilia.
17 May 2024
Michael Busch: On a mission to identify catalysts that replace environmentally harmful materials.
16 May 2024
Prior to joining WISE, Jessica Andersson gained valuable experience as a communications and PR consultant, working in the UK and Stockholm and Linköping. In 2022, Jessica began her journey with WISE as a Communications Officer.
14 May 2024
On 26–27 August it is time to welcome our new PhD students and Postdocs at the internal event, WISE Welcome Meeting 2024.
13 May 2024
WISE takes great pride in showcasing our distinguished researchers, and today, we are happy to introduce Professor Patric Jannasch from the Centre for Analysis and Synthesis at Lund University.
24 Apr 2024
Peter got his PhD degree in applied physics from Linköping university in the 90’s. After getting his degree he worked for 28 years in industry and at research institutes, mainly with thin film processes for electronic devices.