Research Projects

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.