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Marnix Wagemaker is a Professor and the head of the Storage of Electrochemical Energy section at Delft University of Technology. His research revolves around developing a fundamental understanding and improving electrochemical energy storage processes, focusing on various types of batteries. Wagemaker’s group employs a diverse range of experimental probes, including operando neutron and X-ray techniques alongside solid-state NMR, aiming to reveal the structural, morphological, and kinetic properties of battery materials during charging and discharging cycles. His work integrates experimental approaches with (ab-initio) simulations at atomic and mesoscopic scales, which enhances the understanding of complex interplay in materials design for new battery technologies. His current projects include collaborations with commercial battery developers and various fundamental research projects, investigating numerous battery chemistry advancements, such as improved Li-ion batteries, solid-state batteries for safety, and Na/Zn aqueous batteries for renewable energy storage. Wagemaker actively uses advanced experimental methodologies to gain microscopic insights into the performance limitations of batteries and seeks to improve strategies in battery chemistries through innovative research.
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