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Activated conductive materials for energy conversion and energy storage through capacitive effect


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The French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) is a key player in research, development and innovation in four main areas :
• defence and security,
• nuclear energy (fission and fusion),
• technological research for industry,
• fundamental research in the physical sciences and life sciences.

Drawing on its widely acknowledged expertise, and thanks to its 16000 technicians, engineers, researchers and staff, the CEA actively participates in collaborative projects with a large number of academic and industrial partners.

The CEA is established in ten centers spread throughout France
  

Reference

SL-DES-25-0053  

Thesis topic details

Category

Engineering science

Thesis topics

Activated conductive materials for energy conversion and energy storage through capacitive effect

Contract

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Job description

Energy production from renewable sources requires efficient storage systems to address imbalances between supply and demand. This project aims to develop cost-effective supercapacitors using composite electrodes derived from industrial by-products. Mineral binders, such as geopolymers or Alkali Activated Materials (AAM), made conductive by dispersing carbon black, are being studied for energy storage or heat generation applications. Based on a recently filed patent, we propose a detailed study of these conductive composites. Their performance will be evaluated depending on formulation and shaping parameters. Additionally, the porous network and the dispersion of conductive charges in the material will be thoroughly characterized. Finally, material shaping tests will be conducted, and supercapacitors will be assembled to study the impact of the process (3D printing) and geometries.

University / doctoral school

Information, Structures et Systèmes (I2S)
Montpellier

Thesis topic location

Site

Marcoule

Requester

Position start date

01/10/2025

Person to be contacted by the applicant

PORAS Gabriel gabriel.poras@cea.fr
CEA
DES/DPME//LFCM
CEA Marcoule
BP 17171
30 207 Bagnols sur Cèze cedex
0466792091

Tutor / Responsible thesis director

POULESQUEN Arnaud arnaud.poulesquen@cea.fr
CEA
DES/DPME//LFCM
CEA Marcoule
BP 17171
30 207 Bagnols sur Cèze cedex
0466791801

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