Program Summary
The Morphogenic Interfaces (MINT) program aims to enable the development of persistent high-performance electrochemical systems by addressing the irreversible morphological degradation that occurs at the functional material’s interface. The program will investigate innovative approaches to model solid/solid, solid/liquid, and solid/vapor electrochemical interfaces and apply this knowledge to create novel interface materials that can self-regulate their morphology and maintain desired charge transport function at the electrochemical interface.
The MINT program has two application-centric focus areas. The first focus area will develop solid/solid charge transfer interface materials and lead to high specific energy solid-state batteries with long charge/recharge cycles. The second focus area will develop novel alloys or alloy-coatings that can minimize transport (self-passivate) at the solid/liquid and solid/vapor interface and therefore exhibit higher fatigue strength in aggressive corrosive environments.