Anushka Dasgupta ’19

Major

Chemical and Biological Engineering

Project Title

Characterization of a New Electrolyte for Mg-ion Batteries

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Rechargeable magnesium-ion (Mg-ion) batteries are a promising alternative to lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, especially because they lack the dendrite formation that has led to safety issues in Li-ion technology. Key to the performance of a Mg-ion battery is its electrolyte, which enables the redox processes within the battery to occur smoothly and reversibly. For my internship, I characterized a nonaqueous alkoxide electrolyte previously developed in the Arnold battery lab. I learned to use equipment in the lab to fabricate, cycle and perform electrochemical tests on coin cells. I also had the opportunity to use the state-of-the-art facilities in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton to analyze samples. Working independently at all stages – from fabrication to analysis – was a challenging and rewarding experience that gave me valuable insight into the research process.



Internship Year

2017

Project Category

Alternative Energy

Organization(s)

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Princeton University

Mentor(s)

Craig Arnold, Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering