Deciphering ion specificity in complex electrolytes

This project is directly in the National Interest, and aligns closely with the Energy, Advanced Manufacturing and Resources national government priorities. To remain competitive, Australian manufacturing must harness the behaviour of complex electrolytes in developing value-added products. However, complex electrolytes exhibit ion-specific behaviours that are difficult to predict. This project will exploit our unique research capacity to develop a universal framework for understanding and predicting specific ion effects in complex electrolytes, and will yield theories and practical data-driven tools that will advance our understanding of these systems. This project will also benefit technologists in diverse fields, beyond the immediate scope of the project, which underpin sectors important to the Australian economy, ranging from specialised batteries, high-value pharmaceuticals and critical minerals processing. The project will also deliver social benefits to Austra