Investigation of MWNT-enabled anode for energy storage applications

• Main Authors: Varshney, Ghanshyam, Siddiqui, Moin Ali, Ahmed, Shahzad, Ansari, Arshiya, Sengupta, Srijan, Ranjan, Pranay
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Subjects: Anodes; Anodic cleaning; Batteries; Carbon; Clean energy; Climate change; Electrical resistivity; Electrode materials; Electrolytes; Emissions; Graphite; Lithium; Lithium-ion batteries; Rechargeable batteries; Storage capacity; Tubes
• ISSN: 0094-243X; 1551-7616
• DOI: 10.1063/5.0224631

The detrimental effects of climate change and global warming have become major concerns due to an increase in carbon footprints across the globe. One of the techniques to minimize carbon emissions is the use of clean and green energy while limiting the use of fossil fuels. Interestingly, rechargeable batteries based on lithium-ion technology serve the purpose due to their stability and reliability. In particular, lithium-ion batteries have gained more attention due to their higher energy density, high coulombic efficiency, high discharge power, and longer cycle life. Graphite is still employed as an anode material because of its simple and highly ordered carbon structure. However, the search for new materials and their hybrids cannot be ignored, as graphite’s interaction with electrolytes leads to poor performance on prolonged usage. MWNTs (Multi Wall Nano Tubes) exhibit exceptional electrical conductivity, a large surface area, and mechanical strength, contributing to an enhanced lithium storage capacity and rate capability, ultimately leading to improved battery performance. Additionally, we have investigated the material using various characterization techniques to ensure that the materials have been synthesized in the correct phase and purity.