Unlocking the Potential of The Electric Revolution: A New Era in Energy Storage Technology

The world enters a transformative era: The Electric Revolution. Electrification is radically infiltrating across mobility, energy, industry, healthcare, agriculture, and more. This shift promises not only increased efficiency but also a dramatic reduction in CO2 emissions, a critical step towards a sustainable future. However, our progress towards an electrified world is hindered by limitations in current energy storage solutions.

Battery and hydrogen storage, while promising, face significant obstacles. Concerns regarding the limited availability of battery materials, coupled with issues of lifespan, safety, and recycling, raise questions about their long-term viability. Hydrogen infrastructure development is expensive, and safety concerns surrounding hydrogen storage remain.

This PhD project proposes a revolutionary approach to energy storage. We aim to develop a system that utilises a non-toxic fluid, electrically accelerated within a circular, tubular structure, eliminating the need for mechanical pumps. This fluid is specially designed to experience minimal friction against the inner tube lining, allowing for efficient energy storage. The amount of electric current can be simply retrieved based on the fluid’s velocity.

This research has the potential to revolutionise the current energy storage landscape. By offering a safe, efficient, and potentially scalable solution, this project holds immense promise for high-impact publications and significant contributions to the field.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

Application enquires: 

Prof Volker Pickert

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