Master's thesis: Life Cycle Assessment of microwave graphitization process for battery applications

Do you care for our future? Do you think that sustainability must be a foundation of today’s digital society? Do you have an interest in printed electronics and sustainability? Do you enjoy working in a dynamic team?

We are looking for a Master of Science student for a Master Thesis project in RISE.

About GreenWave 2

GreenWave 2 is a collaborative innovation project aimed at developing a sustainable European value chain for graphite production based on forest-derived biomass. The project focuses on converting lignin, a by-product from the pulp and paper industry, into battery-grade graphite through an energy-efficient microwave graphitization process. By coating lignin onto silicon carbide (SiC) substrates and applying rapid microwave heating, the project seeks to significantly reduce the energy consumption and carbon footprint associated with conventional graphite production. As graphite is a critical raw material for lithium-ion batteries and is current...