Projekte

DFG researcher group: Refrabund (2020-2022)

Partner: TU Freiberg

https://tu-freiberg.de/forschung/for3010

TP7: Thermodynamics and phase diagrams of refractory composites (2020-2022)

The work package TP7 of the researcher group (DFG FOR 3010) studies the thermodynamics and determines phase diagrams of refractory composite materials by a combination of CALPHAD modelling and selected key experiments. The focus is on the development of advanced high temperature materials from the ternary systems Al-Nb-O and Al-Ta-O, respectively. 

DFG project: New sulfur bearing Bulk Metallic Glasses: Thermophysical and mechanical properties (2020-2022)

Partner: University Saarbrücken

https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/441308809

Thermodynamic analysis and modeling of novel ternary Ni-S-based bulk metallic-forming systems: The novel Ni-S-based bulk metallic glass (BMG) system Ni-X-S, with X=Pd, Ti, Nb recently discovered by the group of R. Busch are of particular interest. The relative simplicity of the ternary systems in comparison to the commonly found quinary BMG-formers facilitates the application of the CALPHAD modeling (CALculation of PHAse Diagram).

DFG Research Training Group 2561: MATCOM-COMMAT (2020-2024)

Partners: TU Darmstadt, Dechema Forschungsinstitut

https://www.iam.kit.edu/wk/grk2561.php

For an efficient development of high temperature materials in the ternary system Mo-Si-Ti as well as the quaternary system Mo-Si-Ti-B it is essential to elucidate the underlying thermodynamics by experiments as well as modelling using the CALPHAD method (CALculation of PHAse Diagrams). It allows the simulation of phase diagrams from the Gibbs free energies of all its phases and constituents. 

EXC-Polis: Ceramic solid electrolytes for Post-Li batteries (2019-2025)

Partners: University Ulm, Helmholtz Institute Ulm

https://www.postlithiumstorage.org/en/

Within the framework of the cluster of excellence for electrochemical storage beyond lithium Na+, Mg2+ and Ca2+ conducting ceramic electrolytes will be developed. The main focus is directed on the investigation of the structure-property relationship but also on a possible correlation of ionic and thermal transport and thermodynamic properties  
Publications: [2021Roh], [2021Moh], [2021Moh1]

Sino-German Cooperation Group: Integrated Computational Materials Engineering of Electrochemical Storage Systems (2019-2021)

Partners: Central South University, Changsha, Guilin University of Electronic Technology

In this project modeling and simulation tools of ICME (Integrated Computational Materials Engineerin) suppoted by key experiments and electrochemical cell testing will be used for rational and effcient design of new high performance lithium batteries. Chinese and German specialists from varioes disciplines will use complementary  simulation appraoches and advanced expeimetnal techniques.  

DFG Project: Lithiated metallic anodes (LixSn1-x) with internal Ga-rich liquid matrix for rechargable lithium ion batteries (2016-2020)

https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/314555937

The design the heterogeneous Sn based anode material with a low melting Ga-rich phase as an internal matrix is the objective of this project. Apart from usually time-consuming and expensive evaluations of prototype electrode materials, strategies will be employed to directly correlate thermochemical properties, equilibrium diagrams and electrochemistry by using the CALPHAD method which is up to now the most advanced method for thermodynamic modeling and optimization of complex heterogeneous systems.
Publications: [2019Fel]

AiF-IGF Project: Activepower (2016-2018)

Partner: FAU Nürnberg

https://www.3d-mid.de/aif-igf-vorhaben-19230-activepower-abschlussveroeffentlichung/

In “Activepower“ it was demonstrated that active brazing materials, which were previously only applied for joining ceramics or glasses, can also be utilized as electrical conductors on ceramic substrates. Fundamental research into this technology for functionalizing ceramic circuit carriers will open advanced options to realize high-temperature applications for 3D-MID.
Publications: [2015Mat]

Helmholtz Young Investigator Group: Integrated computational materials engineering of electrochemical storage systems (2013-2017)

With his young investigator group „Integrated Computational Materials Engineering“ Damian Cupid studied new methods for the development of advanced electrode materials for lithium ion batteries. With this approach the energy and power density, respectively, as well as safety, sustainability and the production cost be strongly improved.
Publications: [2016Cup], [2018Rei], [2020Zha]

DFG Project: LaJoin (2012-2017)

Partner: TU Dresden

https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/220880041

The research in “LaJoin” was focused on the adjustment of the microstructure of joints in laser-joined SiC devices for enhanced high temperature resistance. The investigations include fundamental technological considerations as well as in-depth structural, thermo-mechanical, thermodynamic and kinetic analyses of the mechanisms governing the solder-SiC interactions and of the crystallization processes occurring in the solder material.
Publications: [2016Ahm]

Helmholtz-Energy-Alliance: Stationary electrochemical storage technologies and converters (2012-2014)

Partners: FZ Jülich, DLR, RWTH Aachen, RU Bochum, WWU Münster

The project is focused on to the improvement of established storage technologies based on lithium ion batteries but also on new solutions like metal-air and high temperature batteries, respectively. Besides the electrochemical storage the research alliance also investigates 
energy converting systems which are capable for an intermediate storage of generated electrical energy as chemical energy. 
Publications: [2016Buc], [2016Mor]

Helmholtz Portfolio Project: Electrochemical storage in systemic perspective (2011-2015)

Partners: FZ Jülich, DLR, HZDR, HZG, UFZ, RWTH Aachen; JLU Gießen; University Hamburg

The objective of the Helmholtz Portfolio approach is to describe application-oriented requirements within the systematic research and development of battery systems including their integration in stationary or transport systems. The development of new electrodes, cells, and batteries are main elements of the project. 
Publications: [2016Got], [2017Got]

BMBF Project IKEBA: Integrated components and integrated design of energy efficient battery systems (2013-2016)

Partners: Atmel Automotive, Hella, Fraunhofer Institute IIS

https://www.iam.kit.edu/awp/ikeba/24.php

The partners in IKEBA are studying new system architectures for the control of battery charging and discharging. Based on investigations on the relationship between electrochemistry and thermal behavior virtual design and simulation tools will be developed which allow an improved control of the battery state with regard to temperature, state of charge and aging.  
Publications: [2016Mel], [2017Zib] 

DFG Priority Program (SPP 1473) WeNDeLIB: Materials with new design for improved Lithium ion batteries (2010-2016)

Partners: RWTH Aachen, Bejing University of Technology, RU Bochum, TU Clausthal, TU Darmstadt, IFW Dresden, TU Freiberg, TU Graz, FKU Heidelberg, FSU Jena, HS Mannheim, WWU Münster, PTB, U Ulm, U Wien, 

https://www.spp1473.kit.edu/86.php

The Priority Program is focused on a completely new structural materials design for all battery components and moreover investigation of the interaction of all these components in the integrated battery system. The relationships of the structures of new battery materials, their thermodynamics and electrochemistry will be investigated.
Publications: [2013Li], [2014Lep], 

Helmholtz-Alliance:  Liquid Metal Technologies (LIMTECH) (2012-2017)

Partners: HZ Dresden-Rossendorf, FZ Jülich, DLR, TU Dresden, TU Freiberg, TU Ilmenau, LU Hannover, GAU Göttingen, RWTH Aachen, University of Potsdam, University of Latvia, Coventry University

https://www.hzdr.de/db/Cms?pNid=2920

Research: Formation of ODS-steel by internal oxidation of Fe-Cr-Al alloys
Publication: [2017Mir]

Helmholtz Research School IMD: Integrated Materials Development for Novel High Temperature Alloys (2013-2020)

https://www.imd.kit.edu/

Research: Thermodynamic investigation of the system Al-Cr-Mo-Ni and investigation of the oxidation of NiAl-(Cr,Mo) composites
Publications: [2016Pen1], [2016Pen2], [2020Ger]

Cooperative Doctoral Program: Structural analysis and process evaluation (2015-2020)

Partners: Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, Offenburg University of Applied Sciences

https://www.iam.kit.edu/cms/Forschung_3993.php

Research: Thermodynamic investigation of the systems Al-Fe and Al-Cr-Fe
Publications: [2018Ran], [2019Ran1], [2019Ran2]