Research Projects

Today's life is highly entangled with hybrid network composite (HNC) materials in several aspects; exploring composite in diversified research propels materials research significantly. The HNC materials contribute significantly to energy technologies starting from energy generation to energy storage. Traditional batteries have poor performance at low-temperature due to the slow ionic-charge transport/association, dendrite formation, ion-polarization, low Li-transference number, and flammability. In this proposal, first, a porous hydride network scaffold (HNS) matrix will be developed for active materials. Secondly, a novel strategy to combine the benefits of active material salts incorporated into the HNS matrix is HNC or composite and applied as solid electrolytes in solid-state batteries. The HNC will not affect the electrochemical stability, and it will enhance the ionic conductivity of Li-ions. The proposed work HNC materials (HNC: Oxide+ Hydride) will overcome the safety risks associated with flammable organic solvents and provide the shortest path for ionic charges, increasing the lifetime of batteries and enabling them to store more electricity. The novel hybrid approach shows how hydrogen can be used with batteries and other energy storage technologies. In the HNC electrolyte approach, a full cell benchmarking in the pouch cell configuration will be conducted at different bending angles to make the full battery pack capable of adopting the space-saving design of electrically driven automobiles.