Solid-state batteries, Li-ion, and beyond Li-ion (Na and K-ion batteries)
Fast charging, electrode architectures, interface engineering, thin films and coatings, chemo-mechanics, and degradation
In-situ or operando battery characterizations: stress-monitoring, microscopy (visualization), synchrotron XRD, etc.
Material (anodes/cathodes) synthesis by various synthesis routes
2-D and functional materials for different applications