MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, has launched a state-of-the-art battery fabrication and research facility focused on lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. The facility is designed for end-to-end battery development, from active material synthesis to coin cell fabrication and electrochemical performance evaluation.
The MIT-WPU research team is developing advanced electrode materials to enhance key battery performance parameters, including energy density, cycling stability, and operational safety. Simultaneously, efforts are underway to develop next-generation solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with high ionic conductivity and thermal stability.
The facility is also exploring innovative approaches such as the use of glass-polymer composite electrolytes and the development of paper-based batteries in collaboration with MID Sweeden. Additionally, it has initiated work on the synthesis of high-purity solvents and electrolytes for Li-ion batteries.
Soon, the facility will also be equipped to manufacture cylindrical and prismatic cells, expanding its capabilities for a wider range of battery applications.
“As the first such initiative by a private state university in India, this facility aligns with national missions like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India,” said Bharat Kale, Director, Centre of Excellence in Materials Science at MIT-WPU and former director of C-MET, MeitY, Govt of India, MIT-WPU. “It not only fosters academic and industry collaboration but also serves as a vital platform for training future talent.”
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