MIT-World Peace University (MIT-WPU) has launched a cutting-edge battery fabrication and research facility dedicated to lithium-ion (Li-ion) and sodium-ion (Na-ion) technologies. This marks the first such initiative by a private State university in India, aligning strongly with national programmes like Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India.
MIT-WPU researchers are focused on developing advanced electrode materials to improve energy density, cycle life, and safety. Parallelly, the team is making strides in solid-state electrolyte (SSE) development, exploring high ionic conductivity materials that offer safer and more thermally stable alternatives to traditional liquid electrolytes.
Innovative approaches underway include glass-polymer composite electrolytes, paper-based battery prototypes, and the synthesis of high-purity solvents and electrolytes tailored to support Indian battery manufacturers with superior raw materials. The facility will soon expand its manufacturing capabilities to include cylindrical and prismatic cells, opening the door for broader application development.
Designed to serve as a hub for both academic research and industrial collaboration, the facility supports interdisciplinary projects that accelerate lab-to-market innovation. It also offers robust opportunities for engineering and science students, Ph.D. scholars, and early-stage researchers to develop deep expertise in emerging energy storage technologies.
Prof Dr Bharat Kale, Director of the Centre of Excellence in Materials Science at MIT-WPU and former Director of C-MET, MeitY, Government of India, said, “This facility reinforces MIT-WPU’s role in advancing future-ready battery technologies. With comprehensive in-house infrastructure, we’re actively developing safer, high-performance batteries—spanning lithium-ion, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and even paper batteries in collaboration with MID Sweden. It also serves as a vital talent training platform, bridging academia, industry, and research.”
The initiative reflects the vision of Dr Rahul Karad, Executive President of MIT-WPU, to empower students with creative, future-facing competencies and contribute meaningfully to India’s clean energy transition. With sustained support from national funding bodies such as ANRF, private institutions like MIT-WPU are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s sustainable energy landscape.
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