In today's energy context, electrochemical energy storage plays a key role in facilitating electric mobility and the development of renewable energies. This sector is in constant emulation, with frequent notable advances. I have previously covered (2017 lecture) some of these advances through Li-ion, Na-ion, Li(Na)-air, Li-S and even multivalent ion technologies (Ca, Mg). Electrolytes and interfaces are the common denominators of all these technologies, and they are of vital importance (lecture 2018) as the former determine the battery's operating potential range and the latter condition battery safety, durability and calendar life.
This new series of lectures will start with the problem of interfaces, in particular the solid-solid interface, before moving on to " Redox-Flow " batteries , aqueous batteries and hybrid systems, and ending with new and original concepts dealing with the blue energies and intelligent batteries of tomorrow. The lecture will be supplemented by presentations on other aspects of applied electrochemistry, to illustrate the variety and richness of the subject, and its societal importance. These seminars will be given by experts from a wide range of academic and industrial backgrounds.