On 6 November 2024, Prof. Xiaobo Ji from Central South University delivered an insightful presentation on “Long-Cycle and Low-Cost Cathode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries” as part of the IAPME Seminar Series. Invited by Prof. Hai-Feng Li, the seminar took place at venue N23-4018.
Prof. Ji, an esteemed researcher in the field of energy storage systems, is currently the Associate Dean in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Central South University. With a distinguished academic background, including a DPhil from the University of Oxford and postdoctoral research at MIT, Prof. Ji has made significant contributions to the development of critical materials for energy storage. His prolific career includes over 600 peer-reviewed publications and numerous accolades, such as the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2023) and the IALB Research Award (2024).
During his talk, Prof. Ji highlighted the potential of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) for renewable energy integration and grid-level storage. He focused on the challenges faced by cathode materials, which are crucial for battery performance, and introduced innovative solutions to address capacity deterioration and sluggish dynamics. Prof. Ji’s research explores advanced P2/O3 biphasic cathodes, high-entropy layered oxide cathodes, and Prussian blue analogue cathodes, offering new insights into their structural stability and ion kinetics.
The seminar provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the latest advancements in sodium-ion battery technology, emphasizing the importance of low-cost and long-cycle cathode materials. Prof. Ji’s work continues to pave the way for sustainable energy solutions, with his patents already contributing to industrial applications worth over ten million RMB.
