Overview

With the anticipated increase in the renewable wind and solar energy supercapacitors with high specific capacitance and cycle stability have increasing demands to balance the energy storage requirements. NiCo2O4 based electrode materials with excellent electrochemical performance and high theoretical specific capacitance values serve as emerging tool for various applications like HEV’s and back-up systems. Further, electrodeposition is a cost-effective mode of synthesis both with respect to the materials employed and the equipment used. The technology aims at the synthesis of binder free electrodeposited NiCo2O4 electrode materials for supercapacitors along with the fabrication of device for practical applications

Key Features

  •     Cost effective synthesis strategy
  •     High specific capacitance (1977 F/g at 1 A/g by half cell and 91.5 F/g at 0.5 A/g by full cell)
  •     High power density (7.5 kW/kg at 10 A/g)
  •     Good capacitive retention of the ASC (74% retention for 5000 cycles)

Potential Applications

  •     Start-Stop systems
  •     HEV’s
  •     UPS and back-up systems
  •     Electronics
  •     ASC device performance and stability for 5000 cycles has been validated at lab scale

Intellectual Property Development Index (IPDI)

Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Description Basic concepts and understanding of underlying scientific principles Shortlisting possible applications Research to prove technical feasibility for targeted application Coupon level testing in simulated conditions Check repeatability/consistency Prototype testing in real-life conditions Check repeatability/consistency Reassessing feasibility (IP, competition technology, commercial) Initiate technology transfer Support in stabilizing production
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Technology Readiness Level (TRL)

TRL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Description Basic Principles Concept Formulation Proof of Concept Lab Validation Relevant Environment Prototype Demo Operational Demo System Qualified Proven / Market Ready
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