MIT‑WPU Lights the Way for India’s First Private Battery Lab
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India’s First Private University Battery Research Centre, Dedicated to Advanced Li-ion and Na-ion Technology, is Established by MIT-WPU
Complete end-to-end battery development, including material synthesis, coin cell manufacture, and electrochemical performance evaluation, is made possible by the facility.
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. This innovative project, which was started for the first time by a private state institution, aims to significantly contribute to India’s energy independence and is in line with national initiatives like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Made in India.
With extensive in-house capabilities ranging from active material synthesis to coin cell production and electrochemical performance measurement, the facility is built for end-to-end battery development. Advanced electrode materials are being actively developed by the MIT-WPU research collaboration to improve important battery performance metrics like energy density, cycling stability, and operating safety.
At the same time, work is being done to create next-generation solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), with an emphasis on materials that are thermally stable and have strong ionic conductivity. These SSEs represent a major advancement in energy storage technology by providing safer and more effective substitutes for traditional liquid electrolytes.
Novel strategies, including the creation of paper-based batteries and the application of glass-polymer composite electrolytes, are also being investigated. In order to provide Indian battery producers with high-quality raw materials, the facility has also started work on the synthesis of high-purity solvents and electrolytes for Li-ion batteries.
With the newest equipment and technologies, the facility facilitates academic research as well as joint ventures with businesses and research organisations, assisting in the conversion of innovative concepts into scalable, practical solutions. The plant will soon be able to produce prismatic and cylindrical cells as well, increasing its capacity for a greater variety of battery uses.
The opening of this cutting-edge battery fabrication and research facility represents a significant turning point in MIT-WPU’s dedication to developing sustainable energy technologies, according to Prof. Dr. Bharat Kale, Director of the Centre of Excellence in Materials Science at MIT-WPU and former Director of C-MET, MeitY, Govt. of India, MIT-WPU. It is the first of its kind by a private state university in India and supports national initiatives like Made in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, which are aimed at enhancing India’s energy independence. We 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 batteries, thanks to our end-to-end capabilities, which include material
production, cell construction, and electrochemical assessment. Additionally, the group is collaborating with MID Sweden on paper batteries. In addition to fostering cooperation between academia and business, this institution serves as an essential training ground for emerging talent. Private organisations like ours can make a substantial contribution to India’s clean energy future with additional support from national financing organisations, such as ANRF and others.
The facility is dedicated to developing future talent in addition to research and innovation. In addition to providing Ph.D. scholars and researchers with intriguing possibilities to conduct cutting-edge work in battery technologies, it acts as a dynamic training ground for science and engineering students.
This innovative project embodies the core goal of MIT-WPU Executive President Dr. Rahul Karad, who wants to educate MIT-WPU students with innovative skills in cutting-edge technologies so they can have a significant and prosperous career in India’s clean energy revolution.
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