Research

Medical Sciences

Title :	Study of the local structure of Zirconium based Laves phases for batteries applications
Area of research :	Medical Sciences
Focus area :	Electrochemical Properties
Principal Investigator :	Dr. Debashis Banerjee, Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal (700064)
Timeline Start Year :	2023
Timeline End Year :	2026
Contact info :	deb.chemin2014@gmail.com,ccdey2015@gmail.com,sw.raja@vecc.gov.in

Details

Executive Summary :

Rechargeable batteries, particularly nickel-metal hydride Ni-MH batteries, are widely used in hybrid electric vehicles, power tools, and military devices due to their safety, reliability, and adaptability. However, these batteries have a low gravimetric energy density compared to lithium-ion batteries. To improve their performance, researchers are exploring alloys with metal hydrides to improve the energy density of Ni-MH batteries. The project aims to investigate the influence of modifiers on the local electronic structure of these alloys using the TDPAC method and theoretical DFT calculations. The goal is to establish a database for improving hydrogen properties for rechargeable batteries.

Co-PI:

Dr. Chandi Charan Dey, Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, West Bengal (700094), Mr. Sk Wasim Raja, Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata West Bengal (700064)