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Two dimensional Nanomaterial (MoS2 @ CNTs) based Battery anode for enhancement of Li-ion storage capacity

Team and Contact Details

Student Name School Degree Year Email
Muhammad AliCEMEUndergraduateFourth[email protected]
Muhammad AliCEMEUndergraduateFourth[email protected]

Inter School Idea ? Yes
Do you need expertises from another area: Yes
If Yes please provide details of expertises you need: Simulations of " Density functional theorem "

Idea Details

Idea Name: Two dimensional Nanomaterial (MoS2 @ CNTs) based Battery anode for enhancement of Li-ion storage capacity
Slogan: Higher ( Specific charge ) capacity Li-ion Batteries
Supervisor Name: Dr
Supervisor Designation: Assistant Professor
Supervisor School: CEME
Supervisor Department: ELECTRICAL
Contact number: 03315223773
Email ID: N/[email protected]
Abstract:
    Molybdenum Disulphide (MoS2) has been reported to show great storage capacity for Lithium ion but has poor conducitvity for electrons. Hence , Carbon Nano tubes (with enhanced electron conductivity) are used as substrates and MoS2 nanoflowers are grown on its surface theough a facile hydrothermal method to synthesize Li-ion Anodes.
What is the unmet need in society that your idea will fulfill ?
    Cleaner , Affordable Energy for Automobile sector as MoS2 is relatively economical substitute for active battery electrode materials in comparison to pure MoS2 or pure CNTs or other carbon compounds.
Who needs it ? How many would benefit ?
   To harness the benefits of this enhanced prototypical anode, we will have to develop the electrolyte , seperator and the cathode to have properties that work in sync with each other. So as ambitious as it is , it would require considerable amount of R&D to fully develop a electrochemical cell.
How will the solution works
    Functionalized CNTs are used as templates to grow MoS2 structures on its surface. MoS2 with greater ion storage capacity and CNTs with enhanced electron conductivity work in synergy to catalyze redox reactions taking place at the electrode.
Who are your competitors ? How is your solution different
    Precursor materials used to functionalize CNTs have shown greater catalytic activity than traditional method. Morphology proposed for the MoS2 features greater : volumetric expansion mitigation ; interlayer storage capacity for lithium ion and better structural integration.
Status: new
Entry Date & Time: 2021-12-24 (1901)