{"id":1295495,"date":"2025-05-26T08:06:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T02:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1295495"},"modified":"2025-05-26T08:06:35","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T02:36:35","slug":"india-develops-sodium-ion-battety-that-charges-80-in-6-mins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/india-develops-sodium-ion-battety-that-charges-80-in-6-mins\/","title":{"rendered":"India Develops Sodium-Ion Battety That Charges 80% In 6 Mins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a landmark advancement that could shape India\u2019s clean energy future, scientists at the <strong>Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR)<\/strong> in Bengaluru have created a <strong>fast-charging sodium-ion battery<\/strong> with massive potential for <strong>electric vehicles, grid storage, drones<\/strong>, and <strong>rural electrification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-26-at-8.05.09\u202fAM-1024x719.png\" alt=\"India Develops Sodium-Ion Battety That Charges 80% In 6 Mins\" class=\"wp-image-1295498\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-26-at-8.05.09\u202fAM-1024x719.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-26-at-8.05.09\u202fAM-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-26-at-8.05.09\u202fAM-768x539.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-26-at-8.05.09\u202fAM.png 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Breakthrough in Battery Chemistry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The battery, developed under the guidance of <strong>Prof. Premkumar Senguttuvan<\/strong> and Ph.D. scholar <strong>Biplab Patra<\/strong>, leverages a <strong>NASICON-type structure<\/strong> and a uniquely engineered anode:<br><strong>Na\u2081.\u2080V\u2080.\u2082\u2085Al\u2080.\u2082\u2085Nb\u2081.\u2085(PO\u2084)\u2083<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key innovations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nanosizing particles<\/strong> to reduce ion travel distance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Carbon coating<\/strong> for enhanced conductivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aluminium substitution<\/strong> for improved electrochemical stability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These refinements allow the battery to <strong>charge up to 80% in just six minutes<\/strong> and deliver <strong>over 3,000 charge-discharge cycles<\/strong>\u2014with over 80% capacity retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It Matters for India<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India largely depends on <strong>imported lithium<\/strong> for battery manufacturing, making the country vulnerable to <strong>geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility<\/strong>. Sodium, on the other hand, is <strong>abundantly available in India<\/strong>, making this discovery crucial to the <strong>Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)<\/strong> initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sodium-based battery technology offers a <strong>cheaper, safer, and scalable<\/strong> alternative to lithium-ion batteries\u2014especially suited for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EVs and electric 2-wheelers<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solar grid energy storage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emergency backup systems<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rural clean energy projects<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High-temperature environments<\/strong> (thanks to its thermal stability)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rigorously Tested and Ready for Scaling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The prototype has already undergone <strong>electrochemical validation<\/strong> and <strong>quantum-level simulations<\/strong>, showing strong promise for <strong>safety, efficiency, and longevity<\/strong>. Although commercial deployment will take time, the innovation has already captured attention in <strong>scientific and policy circles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the global lithium market remains uncertain\u2014with <strong>China, Chile, and Australia<\/strong> dominating the supply\u2014India&#8217;s sodium-ion alternative positions the country to become a <strong>technology leader in next-gen battery innovation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Housed under the <strong>Department of Science and Technology (DST)<\/strong>, the JNCASR\u2019s advancement not only boosts indigenous R&amp;D but also strengthens India\u2019s role in the global clean tech movement. If commercialized at scale, this battery could power India\u2019s journey towards a <strong>sustainable, electrified, and self-reliant future<\/strong>\u2014free from critical mineral dependency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightsonindia.com\/2025\/05\/20\/super-fast-charging-sodium-ion-battery\/\">Image Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a landmark advancement that could shape India\u2019s clean energy future, scientists at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) in Bengaluru have created a fast-charging sodium-ion battery with massive potential for electric vehicles, grid storage, drones, and rural electrification. 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