MIT-WPU Launches India’s First Private University Battery Research Center

News Desk, News Nation 360 : MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has opened a cutting-edge battery manufacturing and research facility specialising in lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies, marking a major advancement in sustainable energy solutions. Established for the first time by a private state institution, this innovative project aims to significantly contribute to India's energy independence and is in line with national initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Made in India. Prof. Dr. Bharat Kale, Director, Centre of Excellence in Materials Science at MIT-WPU and former Director of C-MET, MeitY, Govt. of India, MIT-WPU, stated that this cutting-edge battery production and research facility's opening represents a significant turning point in MIT-WPU's dedication to developing sustainable energy technology. It is the first private state university in India to launch such an endeavour, and it supports national initiatives like Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, which seek to increase India's energy independence. They are creating cutting-edge electrode materials and solid-state electrolytes for safer, more effective lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, as well as lithium-sulfur, thanks to their end-to-end capabilities, which include material production, cell construction, and electrochemical assessment. It is an end-to-end battery development facility. It has complete in-house capabilities. These vary from active material synthesis to coin cell assembly. They also involve electrochemical performance testing. The research team at MIT-WPU is in the process of developing advanced electrode materials. This is to improve the major battery performance characteristics. These are energy density, cycling stability, and operating safety. At the same time, work is in progress to design next-generation solid-state electrolytes (SSEs). The emphasis lies on materials of high ionic conductivity and thermal stability. Such SSEs provide safer and more efficient means of replacing traditional liquid electrolytes. This is a great breakthrough in the field of energy storage technology. Novel approaches are being pursued too. These involve the utilisation of glass-polymer composite electrolytes and paper-based battery development. Moreover, the facility has commenced researching the synthesis of high-purity solvents and electrolytes for Li-ion batteries. This is a significant move. It provides support to Indian battery makers with quality raw materials. The facility has the best tools and equipment. It provides support for both research for academic purposes and collaborative projects. These are with industry and research institutions. This assists in taking cutting-edge concepts and converting them into scalable, real-world solutions. Shortly, the facility will also have the capability to produce cylindrical and prismatic cells. This will broaden its application base for more battery applications.

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