Battery Materials and Energy Storage Technologies
Rechargeable batteries are extensively utilized in numerous applications, ranging from portable electronic devices such as mobile phones and cameras to electric vehicles. Research in this area focuses on developing, characterizing, and optimizing the performance of next-generation batteries, exploring diverse chemistries and components. Such efforts contribute to advancing battery technologies that deliver improved performance, enhanced safety, and greater sustainability.INTEREST(S)
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VISION
Our vision is to advance a sustainable and electrified future by pioneering cutting-edge, eco-friendly energy storage solutions, including lithium/sodium-ion and multivalent-ion batteries. Dr. Islam envisions creating high-performance, cost-effective, and safe battery systems that enable the global transition toward clean energy, electric mobility, and reduce the carbon emissions. His long-term goal is to bridge the gap between fundamental materials research and practical, scalable battery technologies that can directly benefit industry and society.
MISSION
· To advance fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes governing battery performance and aging. · To develop high-energy-density, fast-charging, and temperature dependent batteries through strategic material design and electrolyte innovation. · To integrate experimental and computational approaches for rational materials optimization. · To collaborate globally with academia, research institutions, and industry to translate laboratory breakthroughs into commercially viable solutions. · To mentor and inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers in the field of sustainable energy research.
Synthesis and Characterization of Nanospinel MgMn₂O₄ Cathodes for Aqueous Magnesium-Ion Batteries
Developing low-cost and environmentally friendly energy storage systems is essential for ensuring a safe and sustainable society. This project aims to design and develop an affordable, eco-friendly aq...
Synthesis and Characterization of Nano spinel MgMn₂O₄ Cathodes for Aqueous Magnesium-Ion Batteries
Spinel MgMn₂O₄ cathode materials will be synthesized via a hydrothermal synthesis method. The resulting materials will be characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA),...
Cathodes for lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become an integral part of daily life. They are indispensable for modern electrochemical energy storage systems, portable electronics, electric vehicles, and grid-sca...
Synthesis and Characterization of [Cu(C₉H₉NO₂)(SCN)]Cl: A Thermally Stable Copper (II) Complex for Functional Applications
A novel copper(II) complex, [Cu(C₉H₉NO₂)(SCN)]Cl, was synthesized via a simple one-pot reaction using copper(II) chloride dihydrate, 2,6-diacetylpyridine, and ammonium thiocyanate in ethanol under amb...
First-Principles Studies of MgMn₂O₄ Spinel Cathodes for Magnesium-Ion Batteries
Magnesium-ion batteries (MIBs) have emerged as promising alternatives to lithium-ion systems due to the abundance, safety, and high volumetric capacity of magnesium. Among various cathode materials, s...