I am currently a visiting scholar working on Nanomaterials, synthesis and application; SEM characterization; and Lithium-ion battery materials.

Currently working as a research assistant on the research topic: “Polymer Precursors to High Entropy Nitrides (HENS)”, following designed synthesis routes to multiple nitride materials using hexamethyldisilazane (Polymer Derived Ceramics).

Current research focused on high voltage cathode material, LMNO, towards all-solid-state batteries and battery recycling. Also working on high entropy oxides for electrochemical and thin film applications.

Currently working on the synthesis and characterization of new sulfur cathode materials using biowaste for high-performance and stable lithium-sulfur batteries. In addition, focusing on solid electrolytes as a cathode filler to improve the battery performance.

Currently focusing on novel silicon-based anode materials to access next-generation Li-ion batteries.

My focus is on the functionalization and polymerization of SQs with various conjugated chromophores. The synthesized polymers/oligomers exhibit conjugation through siloxane bonds. The potential applications of the synthesized SQs as semiconducting polymers for FETs and OLEDs are also under exploration with collaborative groups.

 I am currently researching a branch of silsesquioxane/disiloxane copolymers, to prove they exhibit unconventional conjugation.

Nanopowder synthesis by combustion method
Synthesis of oxynitride nanopowder

 Investigating the use of LMS cathode material as a replacement for Cobalt-based cathodes in solid-state battery applications. 

Focusing on optimizing the conductivity and mechanical stability of Nasicon type sodium-ion conducting electrolytes for use in all solid-state batteries. He was also learning characterization techniques including FTIR, TGA, and SEM.

Working on synthesis and characterization of series of phenylsilsesquioxanes cages and derivative, including corner-missing cage T7, double-decker cage DD and their copolymers. Mainly studying the potential semiconducting behavior based on the photophysical studies.

She was guided by Ms. Yu in understanding the research and learning how to run reactions, clean supplies and manage inventory. 

Monika Jansohn has her background is in Biochemistry, Physical Science and Chemical Engineering. She founded her own company Na4B, LLC in 2012 to work on a new design of sodium nickel chloride batteries. Mrs. Jansohn joined the Laine group in 2017 as Assistant Researcher and is working on thin ceramic films.

Thomas has done his B.Sc. and M.Sc. (Chemistry) at the Chemnitz University of Technology. He is working on his PhD there as well. His research is focused on catalyst research for exhaust gas treatment. Besides Chemistry Thomas is also interested in LabView development. In the Laine group he is working on processing and characterization of ceramic thin films.

Master—Harbin Institute of Technology, China

Ph.D.-----Harbin Institue of Technology, China

Saiyue is a joint Ph.D. in the Laine group.She is interested in functional ceramic synthesis. Current research is focused on the magnesium ion battery, which may play an important role in solid-state batteries in the future. 

Master, Chemical Engineering (Polymer S&E), Isfahan University of Technology, Iran

Ph.D., Polymer Science & Engineering, Iran Polymer & Petrochemical Institute, Iran

Mitra was a joint Ph.D. in the Laine group (2012-2014). Now, she is post-doctoral researcher and working on modifying air-bag coatings. She is highly motivated researcher with broad experience in Polymer Science & Engineering, design, formulation, compounding, characterization, durability, Lifetime modeling and synthesizing of hybrid materials.

Current research focused on synthesis and characterization of ceramic and polymer electrolytes to enable the assembly of all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs). Also working on LF-FSP derived anode and cathode materials to enable fast rate capability.

My research is focused around studying thin films made of high-entropy oxides and determining what applications they could have. 

Research Interests: Inorganic non-metallic materials; Energy saving and environmental protection materials; Functional materials.

Professional Experiences: Principal Investigator of National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant no. 51404085); Principal Investigator, Natural Science Foundation of Hebei province (Grant no. E2013202142); Principal Investigator, Application Foundation and Advanced Technology Research Program of Tianjin, China (Grant No. 12JCQNJC02100). 

Interested in functional ceramic nanoparticle synthesis via combustion method and processing thereof. Current research effort targets processing and characterization of oxide based lithium ion conductors, key component in future generation all-solid-state battery scheme. Goal is to produce thin films of lithium ion conductors by a easily scalable method.

Currently focusing on polymer syntheses and characterization of electrolyte materials for all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), including LixPON, LixSiPON, LixSiON and LixSiO systems. Also working on reactions of metal chlorides or acetates with hexamethyldisilazane.