Research summary
Greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from industrial processes and transportation have led to climate change, causing extreme weather events that affect people around the world. Dr. Karin Maria Kleiner, Canada Research Chair in New Energy Materials, is developing smart, sustainable energy materials to drive the energy transition needed to mitigate climate change.
Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) could hold the key to a low-carbon transport industry. With 70% grid-to-consumer efficiency and the potential for zero GHGs when powered by renewables, they are the most promising technology for clean mobility. Kleiner and her research team are working to enhance the sustainability of LiBs by creating new methods to synthesize low-carbon, cost-effective energy storage and improving performance through practical modifications. Their work will provide key insights into the design and manufacturing of smart battery materials to support a low-carbon economy and society.