Title: NIST Awards Bronze Medal to Dr. Terrence Udovic for Sodium-Based Battery Breakthrough
Dr. Terrence Udovic, a researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has been recognized for his groundbreaking work in developing a new class of sodium-based compounds that exhibit exceptional ionic conductivity. These materials, which are solid polycrystalline sodium conductors, have shown the highest ionic conductivities ever recorded at high temperatures.
In addition to achieving these impressive results, Dr. Udovic has successfully lowered the operating temperatures required for these enhanced conductivities, making them more practical for real-world applications. The sodium-based compounds he has identified have the potential to revolutionize the development and implementation of high-performance solid-state rechargeable batteries, which could have a significant impact on various industries that rely on battery technology.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/nist-awards/2016-bronze-medal-award-terrence-udovic
Keywords: sodium-based compounds, solid electrolyte materials, ionic conductivities
