The key objectives include synthesizing new solid electrolyte materials, evaluating their electrochemical performance, and optimizing their integration into next-generation battery systems. We have been particularly focused on two classes of solid electrolytes: three-components materials and organic ionic plastic crystals materials (OIPC). Each of these materials offers distinct advantages and challenges, and our goal has been to explore their properties in-depth to identify the most promising candidates for further development.
In summary, the main and specific objectives outlined in the ROCHE project have been successfully achieved, leading to valuable advancements in the understanding and development of electrolyte systems. Throughout the project, new research directions have also been identified to address the challenges encountered during implementation. These new lines of investigation provide promising opportunities for expanding the current knowledge base and improving the performance of next-generation electrochemical materials.
Although the simulation component did not yield the level of insight initially anticipated, it nonetheless contributed important progress toward understanding the interfacial behavior of ionic liquid electrolytes. The findings, while preliminary, have clarified several key aspects of ion transport and structural organization at the interface, offering a foundation for refining future simulation methodologies. Moreover, these results have opened possibilities for applying similar analytical frameworks to the study of quasi-solid electrolytes, where interfacial effects play an equally critical role.
Papers
- J.C. Barbosa, A. Fidalgo-Marijuan, J.C. Dias, R. Gonçalves, M. Salado, C.M. Costa, S. Lanceros-Méndez. Molecular design of functional polymers for organic radical batteries. Energy Storage Materials, Volume 60, June 2023, 102841
- Manuel Salado, Marco Amores, Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo, Maria Forsyth, Senentxu Lanceros-Méndez. Advanced and sustainable functional materials for potassium-ion Batteries. Energy Mater 2023;3:300037
- M. Salado, R. Fernández de Luis, T. H. Smith, M. Hasanpoor, S. Lanceros-Mendez, M. Forsyth. Dimensionality Control of Li Transport by MOFs Based Quasi-Solid to Solid Electrolyte (Q-SSEs) for Li−Metal Batteries.
-Carlos M Costa, Manuel Salado, Chiara Ferrara, et al. “The wide range of battery systems: From micro-to structural batteries, from biodegradable to high performance batteries” Progress in Materials Science, (2025)
-Manuel Salado, Mega Kar, Senentxu Lanceros‐Mendez, Maria Forsyth. “Progress and Perspective of Metal–Organic Frameworks as Solid Electrolyte Interphase Instability Mitigator in Magnesium Batteries”. Batteries & Supercaps 2500136.
-Manuel Salado, Thomas H. Smith, Nanditha Sirigiri, Fangfang Chen, Luke A. O’Dell, Jennifer M. Pringle and Maria Forsyth. “Ammonium-Based Plastic Crystals as Solid-State Electrolytes for Lithium and Sodium Batteries” JACS Au 2025, 5, 4, 1663–1676.
-Lixu Huang, Mahin Maleki, Manuel Salado, et al. “Interphase design from ionic liquid cation mixtures and multi-mode surface analysis for safe and stable Na metal batteries” EES Batteries, 2025,1, 853-866.
Conferences
- Oral presentation: 38th Australasian Polymer Symposium. “Dimensionality Control of Li Transport by MOFs Based Quasi-Solid to Solid Electrolyte (Q-SSEs)”
- Invited Oral presentation: TMS25. “Dimensionality Control of Li Transport by MOFs Based Quasi-Solid to Solid Electrolyte (Q-SSEs)”
- Oral presentation: 247th ECS Meeting “Solid-State Ammonium Based Electrolytes for Lithium and Sodium Batteries”
- Oral presentation: 6th ICEnSM “Solid-State Ammonium Based Electrolytes for Lithium and Sodium Batteries”
