Jason A. WeeksPh.D. · Energy storage

Research

Better batteries begin
with deeper questions.

My research explores how electrode architecture and electrochemical interfaces influence energy storage performance.

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First-author
publications.

Journal articles spanning electrode materials, solid-state electrolytes, and lithium-metal interfaces.

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2024

In Situ Engineering of Inorganic-Rich Solid Electrolyte Interphases via Anion Choice Enables Stable, Lithium Anodes

Jason A. Weeks et al. · Advanced Materials
36(9), 2305645 · Published online in 2023

Examines how electrolyte anions shape the protective interface on lithium metal, connecting interface chemistry with battery stability.

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2022

Camphene-Assisted Fabrication of Free-Standing Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Composites

Jason A. Weeks et al. · ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
14(40), 45240–45253

Investigates a method for making porous, free-standing electrodes that reduce reliance on metal-foil current collectors while supporting electrochemical performance.

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2020

A Stable Lead (II) Oxide-Carbon Composite Anode Candidate for Secondary Lithium Batteries

Jason A. Weeks et al. · Journal of The Electrochemical Society
167(6), 060509

Studies a lead oxide–carbon composite and how its structure supports capacity retention during repeated battery cycling.

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2019

Facile Synthesis of a Tin Oxide-Carbon Composite Lithium-Ion Battery Anode with High Capacity Retention

Jason A. Weeks et al. · ACS Applied Energy Materials
2(10), 7244–7255

Explores a synthesis route for tin oxide within a porous carbon framework, connecting composite architecture with long-term capacity retention.

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2017

Investigation of the Reversible Lithiation of an Oxide Free Aluminum Anode by a LiBH4 Solid State Electrolyte

Jason A. Weeks et al. · Inorganics
5(4), 83

Investigates aluminum as an anode in an all-solid-state cell using lithium borohydride as the electrolyte.

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Research
perspectives.

Electrode architecture

Connecting the physical structure of electrodes with energy density, transport, and rate capability.

Interfaces & stability

Understanding the chemistry at electrode–electrolyte interfaces and its influence on battery behavior.

From materials to systems

Bringing a research-informed perspective to practical questions about energy storage technologies.

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