Metal Oxide-Based Electrode Development For Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices
Disciplines
Electrical and Electronics | Energy Systems
Abstract (300 words maximum)
Electrodes utilizing metal oxides have become increasingly popular in energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and batteries, due to metal oxide’s increased surface area for high density storage and long-term stability. This research explores the fabrication of metal oxides, testing for their effectiveness via specific capacity in various conditions through collecting CV (cyclic voltammetry) and GCD (Galvanostatic charge-discharge) data. The research will investigate electrode performance, long-term stability, and the role of electrolytes using three-electrode setups. Metal oxides such as iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and select steel alloys are being studied, and these samples would be put through a variety of high temperature (> 400 °C) processes to study the impact of oxidation over prolonged periods. The research will reveal the metal oxide-based electrode’s capabilities of utilizing as electrode materials for high performance energy storage systems and be able to meet the ever-increasing needs of reliable energy storage.
Academic department under which the project should be listed
SPCEET - Mechanical Engineering
Primary Investigator (PI) Name
Ashish Aphale
Metal Oxide-Based Electrode Development For Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices
Electrodes utilizing metal oxides have become increasingly popular in energy storage devices such as supercapacitors and batteries, due to metal oxide’s increased surface area for high density storage and long-term stability. This research explores the fabrication of metal oxides, testing for their effectiveness via specific capacity in various conditions through collecting CV (cyclic voltammetry) and GCD (Galvanostatic charge-discharge) data. The research will investigate electrode performance, long-term stability, and the role of electrolytes using three-electrode setups. Metal oxides such as iron (Fe), copper (Cu), and select steel alloys are being studied, and these samples would be put through a variety of high temperature (> 400 °C) processes to study the impact of oxidation over prolonged periods. The research will reveal the metal oxide-based electrode’s capabilities of utilizing as electrode materials for high performance energy storage systems and be able to meet the ever-increasing needs of reliable energy storage.