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Sodium Ion Battery

By Milind Dongre
@
WATTHOUR Private Limited
10 Lacs INR Grant Usages

Ø We will rent Pilot line at IIT-Mumbai to fabricate and to test Sodium Ion Batteries
Ø We will synthesize the Input Materials like Prussian Blue Analogue , NVP and other materials
required
Ø We will synthesize a variety of Cathode Materials and Anode mateirals for SIB
Ø We will purchase other input materials like Al, Cu Foils, Tabs and Casing Foil, Electrolytes,
Salts etc.
Ø We have to pay almost 5 Lacs for 5 days usage of IIT-Mumbai Pilot Line.
Ø So we can use it for 5 days and rest 5 Lacs amount cab be used to purchase other Input
Materials for Batteries.
Ø We will try to optimize our batteries as much as possible in the Pilot Line
Ø We will also try to get access to a facility where we do not have to pay much
Technical Challenges

To the design of effective cathode materials, other factors like the evolution of complementary
anode and compatible electrolytes, additives, selection of appropriate binders, separators, and
optimum operating conditions are also to be considered.
Ø Cathode Material Optimization Methods:
Ø Defect Engineering: In order to improve the electrochemical performance of cathode, defect
engineering has emerged as a potent approach for modifying the electrical and crystal structures.
Vacancy engineering and heteroatom doping-dominated defect engineering can tune materials' inherent
characteristics in unique ways. Which kind of Defect Engieering good and low cost , yet provides
good results ?
Ø Nanostructuring: Nanoengineering or nanostructuring improves electrochemical characteristics, such
as high specific capacity, superior rate capability, and stable cycle life of the electrode materials by
increasing the specific surface area and Na+ storage sites. Which Kind of NanoStructuring provides
better performace results ?
Ø Composition Tuning: Through chemical composition control, the unique advantages of different
elements or phases are collectively harvested to optimize the electrochemical performance. Which
Chemical Compositions suits for better performance ?
Technical Challenges

To the design of effective cathode materials, other factors like the evolution of complementary
anode and compatible electrolytes, additives, selection of appropriate binders, separators, and
optimum operating conditions are also to be considered.
Ø Anode Material Optimization Methods:
Ø Defect Engineering: Heteroatom doping is a viable technique for enhancing the electrochemical performance
of SIB anodes. Which kind of Defect Engieering good and low cost , yet provides good results ?

Ø Nanostructuring: Nanostructuring of conversion- or alloy-type anode materials is a promising method for


improving cycling/rate performance by minimizing absolute volume change, structural stress, and ion diffusion
distance. Which Kind of NanoStructuring provides better performace results ?

Ø Heterostructure Engineering: The rational design of heterostructures can effectively regulate the movement
of electrons, holes, and other excitons, resulting in the emergence of novel interfacial features. Which
Chemical Compositions suits for better performance ?
Technical Challenges

To the design of effective cathode materials, other factors like the evolution of complementary
anode and compatible electrolytes, additives, selection of appropriate binders, separators, and
optimum operating conditions are also to be considered.
Ø Electrolyte Material Optimization Methods:
Ø Electrolytes, being fundamental components of SIBs, should have broad electrochemical windows, good thermal
stability, superior ionic conductivity, and render stable solid electrolyte interface (SEI). Which Composition of
Electrolytes with Which kind of Cathodes and Anodes are good for high performance ?
Ø Modification/Addition of Salt, Solvent, or Additives: The electrochemical characteristics of electrolytes can be
modified by addition of different salts, solvents, and additives to enhance ionic conductivity, ESW, and reduce
flammability. Which Additives or Salts to be used to increase Ionic Conductivity?
Ø Pseudosolid Electrolyte: The merits of organic electrolytes, such as high ionic conductivity and outstanding
interfacial properties, are combined with those of polymer electrolytes, such as adaptability, mechanical
robustness, and thermal stability, to create gel polymer electrolytes. Which Polymer Electrolytes are suitable for
High Performance ?
Ø Modification of Salt Concentration: In traditional electrolytes, it is widely believed that the Na+ solvation sheath
has at least two layers, with the primary layer being the most firmly connected of the two. How to form anion-
derived inorganic-rich SEI layers that protect the SEI and electrodes and improve cycle performance ??
Development of Separators, Binders, and Current Collectors
Ø Separator and Interface Membrane: How to improve the performance of SIBs through separator
modification, where physical, material, and various chemical approaches. How to increase Ionic
COnductivity by using modfied Separators ? Which Separator will help here?
Ø Development of Binders: Through the development of suitable binders, the performances of SIB
can be improved tremendously due to the ability of binders to accommodate volume expansion
during sodiation. How do we develop suitable Binders ?
Ø Binder-Free Approach: Increasing efforts are directed to avoid the use of binders to minimize
electrochemically inactive and electrical insulating components in the electrodes. SIBs based on
binder-free electrodes have been reported with comparatively good properties. How do we avoide
use of Binders and yet have high performance ? Does Bry Battery Electrodes help here ?
How do we use Dry Battery Electrodes ? Provide suitbale methodology with examples?
Ø Current Collector: Al and Cu current collectors are widely used in SIB due to their high
conductivity. Surface properties of the metallic current collector are important to maintain high
capacity in SIB. How do we enhance Surface properties of Current Collectors ?

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