Research
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) |
Total Budget (INR): | 12,15,000 |
Organizations involved
Implementing Agency : | Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata Funding Agency :Department of science and Technology (DST) | |