A Solid Future for Batteries
PhD defense, Friday 6th of February 2026, Therese September Sparre Faurskov
During her PhD studies, Therese Faurskov researched solid electrolytes for solid-state batteries. A solid-state battery is an upcoming battery technology where a solid electrolyte may facilitate light, compact batteries and enhance safety. Therese Faurskov has developed several novel solid electrolytes with high ionic conductivities, which have been successfully implemented in solid-state batteries.
This research focuses on hydridoborates as solid electrolytes using sustainable materials such as sodium and calcium and explores methods to broaden the operating temperature window and improve the functionality of these solid electrolytes. The findings deepen the understanding of hydridoborates as solid electrolytes and provide promising pathways for designing the next generation of batteries.
The PhD study was completed at Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Faculty of Natural Sciences, Aarhus University.
This summary was prepared by the PhD student.
Time: Friday, 6th of February 2026, 13:15 o’clock
Place: Building 1632, room 201, Lecture Theatre 170, Aarhus University, Høegh-Guldbergs Gade 6B, 8000 Aarhus C.
Title of PhD thesis: A Solid Future for Batteries – Hydridoborates as Solid Electrolytes
Contact information: Therese Faurskov, e-mail: therese@inano.au.dk, tel.: +45 25214424
Members of the assessment committee:
Lead Scientist Søren Dahl, Research & Development, Topsoe A/S, Denmark
Associate Professor Arndt Remhof, Materials for Energy Conversion Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Switzerland
Professor Duncan Sutherland (chair), Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Denmark
Main supervisor: Professor Torben René Jensen, Department of Chemistry and Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Aarhus University, Denmark
Language: The PhD dissertation will be defended in English
The defense is public.
The PhD thesis is available for reading at the Graduate School of Natural Sciences/GSNS, Ny Munkegade 120, building 1521, 8000 Aarhus C