Alisha Patel
Pronouns: she/her
Research Mentor(s): Wei Lu
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Mechanical Engineering / Engineering
Program:
Authors: Alisha Patel, Muhammad Rashad
Session: Session 5: 2:40 pm – 3:30 pm
Poster: 82
Abstract
Lithium-ion batteries are extensively used within the automotive and power storage industry. However, the current issue faced by most lithium-ion battery (LiB) users is the limited energy density, resulting in the norm of using multiple LiBs in order to reach their desired energy level. While many have tried to rectify this issue by replacing the traditional graphite anode of the battery with an alternative material, there are relatively few notable differences between these modifications and the original design. In light of this issue, we are working towards optimizing the energy density of lithium-ion batteries by replacing them with lithium metal batteries. Adjusting the ratio of the NMC to conductive carbon (C65) to Polyvinylidene Fluoride Binder (PVDF) within the cathode material will allow us to find the precise ratio that improves the specific capacity of the battery at different C-rates. (insert sentence about results of research later in semester when major conclusion is found in project). The results from this project can be implemented into the industries that were previously mentioned and directly applied to the ongoing search for ways to optimize LiBs.
