Study of the local structure of Zirconium based Laves phases for batteries applications

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Principal Investigator

Dr. Debashis Banerjee

Kolkata, West Bengal (700064)

Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre

CO-Principal Investigator

Dr. Chandi Charan Dey

Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics, Kolkata, West Bengal (700094)

CO-Principal Investigator

Mr. Sk Wasim Raja

Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre, Kolkata West Bengal (700064)

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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.

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Department of Science and Technology (DST)

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Area of Research

Medical Sciences

Focus Area

Electrochemical Properties

Start Year

2023

End Year

2026

Sanction Amount

₹ 12.15 L

Status

Ongoing

Contact

deb.chemin2014@gmail.com,ccdey2015@gmail.com,sw.raja@vecc.gov.in

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