Theme 5. Dynamics-Informed Electrode Design
Translating reaction mechanisms into better electrode architectures
Understanding reaction dynamics is not the end of our research—it is the basis for design. Practical electrodes contain active particles with different sizes, compositions, diffusion properties, interfacial kinetics, and electronic connectivity. When these kinetic factors are poorly matched, localized overreaction and underutilization accelerate performance loss.
We use mechanistic insight and simulation to coordinate lithium diffusion, interfacial charge transfer, ionic transport, and electronic wiring within composite electrodes. Our aim is to design kinetically matched particle ensembles that share reactions more uniformly, enabling fast charging, improved material utilization, and longer cycle life.
Keywords: electrode architecture · kinetic matching · particle blending · fast charging · electronic wiring · reaction sharing