Doctoral Dissertations

Abstract

The development of advanced materials and manufacturing techniques for energy storage devices is continuously growing. The research emphasizes micro-engineering, nano-engineering, and advanced materials science, with the goal of enhancing the performance and scalability of manufacturing methods of different materials processing with a view of achieving sustainability. In the micro-engineering domain, novel methods for fabricating thick electrodes with short diffusion paths are introduced, enabling higher mass loading and improved battery performance. Additionally, innovative strategies for optimizing the performance of carbon nanofibers (CNFs) as anode materials in LIBs are explored in the nano-engineering domain. These studies address key challenges such as inter-bonding and electrical conductivity, paving the way for enhanced energy storage capabilities. Furthermore, groundbreaking approaches for rapid production of CNFs and bulk PEDOT structures are presented, offering significant improvements in manufacturing efficiency and electrical conductivity. These advancements contribute to the development of scalable and efficient energy storage solutions, aligning with global efforts to combat climate change and promote environmental sustainability. Overall, the research presented in this thesis demonstrates significant progress in the field of energy storage technology, offering promising solutions for addressing critical challenges and advancing the development of sustainable energy storage devices.

Advisor(s)

Park, Jonghyun

Committee Member(s)

Hwang, Chulsoon
Liou, Frank W.
Leu, M. C. (Ming-Chuan)
Billo, Richard

Department(s)

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Degree Name

Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering

Publisher

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Journal article titles appearing in thesis/dissertation

This dissertation consists of the following three articles, formatted in the style used by the Missouri University of Science and Technology:

Paper I, found on pages 13–67, has been published in Advanced Energy Materials in July 2022.

Paper II, found on pages 68–119, is intended for submission to Nature Energy.

Paper III, found on pages 120–136, is intended for submission to Journal of Electrochemical Society.

Paper IV, found on pages 137–176, is intended for submission to Carbon.

Paper V, found on pages 177–198, is intended for submission to ACS Nano.

Paper VI, found on pages 199–217, is intended for submission to Carbon.

Paper VII, found on pages 218–250, is intended for submission to Advanced Materials.

Paper VIII, found on pages 251–281, is intended for submission to Applied Chemical Letters.

Pagination

xxi, 291 pages

Note about bibliography

Includes_bibliographical_references_(pages 284-290)

Rights

© 2025 Tazdik Patwary Plateau , All Rights Reserved

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

File Type

text

Language

English

Thesis Number

T 12498

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