Bogdanova Alisa: Powder coating in fluidized-bed reactor forenhancing lithium battery cathode material performance: 3000 eur (2025)

“With the support of the Walter Ahlström Foundation, I attended and presented my doctoral research at the 25th International Conference on the Science and Applications of Nanotubes and Low-Dimensional Materials (NT25) in Kyoto, Japan. The funding covered travel expenses and enabled the dissemination of my results to researchers in the field of nanomaterials and battery research. 

My doctoral work focuses on improving the performance of Ni-rich lithium-ion battery cathodes by combining two approaches: surface modification using atomic layer deposition (ALD) and the integration of single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) to enhance electrical conductivity. These approaches aim to extend battery lifetime and support practical use of Ni-rich cathodes at high voltages relevant for electric vehicle applications. 

At NT25, I presented a poster on binder-free cathodes fabricated through a solvent-free approach, where SWCNTs form a conductive network at only 0.2 wt%. This concept avoids the use of conventional binders and supports more sustainable electrode manufacturing. Presenting in an international setting also allowed me to further develop my scientific communication and presentation skills. 

The opportunity to share findings, receive feedback and discuss collaborations accelerated my research progress and strengthened international scientific connections. I am deeply grateful to the Walter Ahlström Foundation for supporting this stage of my doctoral journey.” 

The diagram you may use is attached. Please include the following caption: “Adapted from Bogdanova, A., et al. (2024). Binder-free 

LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂electrode enabled by single-walled carbon nanotube coating for Li-ion batteries, Journal of Energy Storage, 104, 114627. Published under CC BY 4.0.”