Overview

Binjian Nie explains how thermal batteries take advantage of latent heat of phase change materials (PCMs) or enthalpy from reversable chemical reactions. His research in this area - for which he was awarded the Nicklin medal - enables decarbonisation of heating and cooling , carbon capture, production of sustainable fuels and chemical storage of intermittent renewable energy.

This talk presents applications of thermal batteries that create synergy between waste heat recovery, carbon capture and hydrogen production driving industrial decarbonisation and storage of solid hydrogen.

Speaker

Dr Binjian Nie, Lecturer, Head of Energy Storage and Carriers Group

Dr Binjian Nie joined Oxford University in 2022 and leads the Energy Storage and Energy Carriers Group, working on energy conversion and management using thermal, chemical, and thermochemical energy storage methodologies, which can match energy supply and demand, exploit variable renewable (solar and wind) energy sources, produce carbon-neutral and sustainable chemicals and fuels, increase the overall efficiency of the energy system, and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions.

His work on energy storage materials, devices, and systems has been granted several Patents. Dr Nie works closely with industry, his work on clean energy conversion and management has been commercially applied in industrial decarbonisation, district heating, clean cooling et al.

Dr Nie obtained his PhD in chemical engineering in 2019 and has worked as a research and Senior Research Fellow since 2017. He holds a BSc and MEng degree in chemical engineering, followed by three years of chemical process engineering industry experience.

The material presented in this webinar has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Clean Energy SIG in full. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.