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Olabanji Jeremiah Bello
3 months ago
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Nigerian Scientists Pioneer Breakthrough in Next-Generation Battery Technology
A team of Nigerian researchers has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in energy storage technology, presenting a pathway for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Led by computational scientist Omotayo Salawu, with key contributions from PhD energy engineering student Temitayo Ikuerowo and Assistant Professor Olusegun Tomomewo, the study explores advanced techniques to improve battery performance and durability.
Published in the journal Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, the research investigates LiNi0.9Co0.1O2, a material integral to battery cathodes. It demonstrates that replacing 10% of the material with cobalt enhances lithium mobility and structural stability. This discovery could significantly benefit technologies like renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and advanced electronics.
By employing computational methods to analyze material behavior at an atomic scale, the team uncovered strategies to overcome long-standing obstacles in optimizing high-capacity battery materials. The findings mark a transformative step in materials science, reducing the need for time-consuming experimental trials.
