Geaney Research Group
Materials for Energy Storage
Recent Publication Highlights





Examination of the performance of colloidal WSe2 nanocrystals as anodes for lithium-ion batteries. Demonstrating the role of crystal phase and morphology in determining performance. Collaboration with UGhent
The study examines Cu15Si4 nanowires as a conductive scaffold/host for amorphous Si active material. The anode architecture allows for long term cycling stability by accommodating structural changes in the active Si.
Report examining the use of lignin derived carbon nanofibers as Li-ion battery anodes. The role of the biopolymer used in determining porosity and Li-ion storage capacity was details. Collaboration with Dr Maurice Collins.
Using a textured Cu foil for direct growth of Ge nanowires leads to significant performance enhancement compared to planar stainless steel current collectors. The areal capacity and cycling stability are dramatically enhanced and linked to increased stability of the active material during cycling.
Full cell testing of Ge nanowire anodes shows the impact of cell preconditioning, voltage windows and cathode capacity excess. The findings also demonstrate that half-cells may underestimate the rate performance of promising anode materials.
Long Cycle Life, Highly Ordered SnO2/GeO2 Nanocomposite Inverse Opal Anode Materials for LiβIon Batteries
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/adfm.202005073#.X-MSpthiUIY.twitter
@drdavidmcnulty @SuperSTEM_UK @hughgeaney @uccchemistry
Germanium nanowires grown on stainless steel as anodes for Li-ion batteries. πβ‘οΈ
This study was a collaboration between the @appliednano and @mcag_ucc groups in @uccchemistry and was recently published in @ACS_AEM with funding support from @scienceirel
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acsaem.0c01977
Our latest article in @nanoscale_rsc on Battery application of colloidal TMDs.
@pengshang_zhou Gearoid Collins @NanoUGent @nanoresearchul @hughgeaney
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2020/NR/D0NR05691J#!divAbstract