{"id":7264,"date":"2025-02-12T13:52:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T06:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/?p=7264"},"modified":"2025-03-06T09:45:23","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T02:45:23","slug":"silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/","title":{"rendered":"Silicon Nanowire Breakthrough at DMU Unlocks Lithium-Ion Battery Advancements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Professor Shashi Paul from DMU&#8217;s School of Computer Science, Engineering, and Media has recently been awarded a patent for an innovative process to produce silicon nanowires. This breakthrough may be the key to enhancing the performance and efficiency of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, widely used in devices ranging from smartphones and laptops to drones and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"6000\" height=\"3375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2025\/02\/49.png\" alt=\"Silicon Nanowire Breakthrough at DMU Unlocks Lithium-Ion Battery Advancements\" class=\"wp-image-7254\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Silicon Nanowire Breakthrough at DMU Unlocks Lithium-Ion Battery Advancements<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >N\u1ed9i dung b&agrave;i vi\u1ebft<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#1_Nano_Silicon_Production_Process_and_Technical_Challenges\" title=\"1. Nano Silicon Production Process and Technical Challenges\">1. Nano Silicon Production Process and Technical Challenges<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#2_Advantages_of_Nano_Silicon_Wires\" title=\"2. Advantages of Nano Silicon Wires\">2. Advantages of Nano Silicon Wires<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#21_Silicon_Anode\" title=\"2.1&nbsp;Silicon Anode\">2.1&nbsp;Silicon Anode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#22_Environmentally_Friendly_Process\" title=\"2.2 Environmentally Friendly Process\">2.2 Environmentally Friendly Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#3_Patent_Protection\" title=\"3. Patent Protection\">3. Patent Protection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#4_Initial_Success_and_Future_Directions\" title=\"4. Initial Success and Future Directions\">4. Initial Success and Future Directions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/silicon-nanowire-breakthrough-at-dmu-unlocks-lithium-ion-battery-advancements\/#5_Plans_for_Further_Development\" title=\"5. Plans for Further Development\">5. Plans for Further Development<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Nano_Silicon_Production_Process_and_Technical_Challenges\"><\/span>1. <strong>Nano Silicon Production Process and Technical Challenges<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Shashi Paul from the School of Engineering, Computing, and Media at DMU has recently been granted a patent for a nano silicon production process. This development could potentially lead to significant improvements in the performance and efficiency of rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in mobile phones, laptops, drones, and electric vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This property theoretically means that silicon can significantly increase energy density (the amount of energy stored relative to its mass) and improve the charging speed and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, progress toward this goal has been hindered by several technical challenges, such as silicon&#8217;s tendency to expand by up to 400% when fully charged with lithium ions and shrink when discharged. The mechanical stress caused by this expansion and contraction cycle can damage the anode, rendering it unusable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Advantages_of_Nano_Silicon_Wires\"><\/span>2. <strong>Advantages of Nano Silicon Wires<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Silicon_Anode\"><\/span>2.1&nbsp;<strong>Silicon Anode<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It has long been known that silicon anodes (i.e., negative electrodes in batteries) can store approximately ten times more charge than the carbon graphite anodes currently used in conventional lithium-ion batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Environmentally_Friendly_Process\"><\/span>2.2 <strong>Environmentally Friendly Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After years of laboratory work at DMU, Professor Paul successfully patented a new and environmentally friendly process for producing nano silicon in a unique way that helps address the expansion issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Patent_Protection\"><\/span>3. Patent Protection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To secure a patent for this process, Professor Paul had to demonstrate not only that the process works but also that it is novel, unique, and potentially useful. Obtaining the patent means that no one else can copy, use, or sell his invention without permission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Initial_Success_and_Future_Directions\"><\/span>4. <strong>Initial Success and Future Directions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Paul\u2019s invention is not just theoretical. During development, he and his research team utilized DMU&#8217;s laboratories to create a working prototype of a silicon nanobattery capable of powering an LED light. The team is now focusing on refining and scaling up the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Plans_for_Further_Development\"><\/span>5. <strong>Plans for Further Development<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Paul shared, &#8220;My current goal is to take the technology to the next level and continue seeking funding to scale up the technology. We have demonstrated proof of concept and see great potential for further development. Securing the patent is just the first step, but it has strengthened my determination and passion for the project.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Hoa Sen University is the only partner of De Montfort University in Vietnam, offering the international joint program Hoa Sen &#8211; De Montfort with the following fields of study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International Business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graphic Design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:7px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This program opens up excellent opportunities for students to experience a world-class learning environment, access in-depth knowledge, and develop essential professional skills, creating a solid foundation for a global career journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To register for the on-site study abroad program in Ho Chi Minh City, please fill out your information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/dang-ky-tu-van\/\">here<\/a> for immediate consultation or take the following simple steps to visit the official program website to understand the study fields, training pathways, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/\">admission<\/a> requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/block-teaching-a-modern-teaching-method-to-optimize-higher-education-efficiency\/\">Block Teaching \u2013 A Modern Teaching Method to Optimize Higher Education Efficiency<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoasen.edu.vn\/demontfort\/en\/what-is-transnational-education-discover-de-montfort-university-hsu-vietnam\/\">What Is Transnational Education? 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