Government Backs Bio-Waste Hard Carbon for Sodium-Ion Batteries

The Technology Development Board has provided financial assistance to Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies in Roorkee for a project aimed at creating hard carbon from agricultural and bio-waste for sodium-ion battery applications. This initiative will foster local production of advanced anode materials, promoting sustainable energy storage technologies in India.

Benefits of hard carbon include high coulombic efficiency and stable performance, offering a sustainable alternative to graphite. By leveraging local bio-waste, the project supports a circular economy and reduces supply chain vulnerabilities. The initiative could position India as a leader in next-generation battery technology while facilitating the clean energy transition.