Project Electrical
Resume:
Moni Kanchan Datta
** ******* **., **********, ** 15243. Phone: 724-***-****. E-mail: *****@****.***
Professional Experience:
****- ********* ******** *********, ******* School of Engineering, Department of Bioengineering, University
of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
2005-2007 Research Scientist, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, Swanson School of
Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261.
Skill Set:
Electrochemical Characterization Techniques: Battery test equipment (Arbin BT 2000), Electrochemical impedance analyzer
(VersaSTAT), Potentiostat/Galvanostat, Potentiostatic Intermittent titration technique (PITT), Rotating ring disk electrode.
Electrode and Electrochemical cell design: Three electrode cell, Coin cell, Pouch cell.
Electrochemical Novel Materials Development: Anode, Cathode, Polymeric binder, Organic Electrolyte for EES devices.
Material and Device Characterization: X-ray diffraction (XRD), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (XPS), Thermal Analyzer, Raman Spectroscopy, Particle size analyzer (PSA), Electrical Conductivity, BET Surface
area (SA) and Porosimetry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Envelope density analyzer, Inductively coupled
plasma (ICP).
Microscopy: Scanning and transmission electron microscope, Optical microscope, Atomic force microscope.
Novel Powder Synthesis Techniques: High Energy Ball Milling, Powder Metallurgy, Wet Chemical Techniques to synthesize
novel energy storage electrode materials (both electro-active metal and transition metal oxide) in nanocrystalline,
amorphous and composite 3D structured for electrical energy storage applications.
Thin Film Deposition: Chemical vapor deposition (CVD), RF Sputtering, Plasma-Enhanced CVD (PECVD), spray pyrolysis.
Technical writing: Technical reports, Project proposal, Invention disclosure, Publications, Presentation.
Language: English, Hindi, Bengali.
Education and Training:
2002-2005 Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon
University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
1996-2001 Ph. D., Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India -721302.
Thesis Title: “Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline silicides by mechanical alloying in Fe -Ni-Si
system”.
1993-1995 M. Tech., Materials Technology, Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University, India -221005.
Relevant Publications:
1. M. K. Datta, J. Maranchi, S. J. Chung, R. Epur, K. Kadakia, P. Jampani, P. N. Kumta, “Amorphous silicon–carbon based
nano-scale thin film anode materials for lithium ion batteries ”, Electrochimica Acta, 56-201*-****-****.
2. M. K. Datta, K. Kadakia, O. I. Velikokhatnyi, P. Jampani, S. J. Chung, J. A. Poston, A. Manivannan and P. N. Kumta, “ High
performance robust F doped SnO2 based oxygen evolution electro-catalyst for PEM based water electrolysis”, J. Mater.
Chem. A, 1-201*-****-****.
3. M. K. Datta and P. N. Kumta, “Tin and Graphite based nanocomposites: Potential anode for sodium ion batteries”, J.
Power Sources, 225 (2013) 316-322.
4 R. Teki, M. K. Datta, R. Krishnan, T. C. Parker, T. M. Lu, P. N. Kumta and N. Koratkar, “Nanostructured Silicon Anodes for
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries”, Small, 5-200*-****-****.
5. M. K. Datta, and P. N. Kumta, “Silicon, graphite and resin based hard carbon nanocomposite anodes for lithium ion
batteries”, J. Power Sources, 165 (2007) 368-378.
6. E. Epur, M. K. Datta, P. N. Kumta, “Nanoscale engineered electrochemically active silicon-CNT heterostructures novel
anodes for Li-ion application”, Electrochemica Acta, 85 (2012) 680-684.
Invention Disclosure:
1. Prashant N. Kumta and M. K. Datta, “Nanoscale silicon based compositions and methods of preparations”, 2010.
2. K. Kadakia, M. K. Datta, O. Velikhohatnyi and P. N. Kumta, “Novel low cost electrocatalyst and catalyst supports for
water electrolysis with reduced noble metal content” 2012.
3. Prashant N. Kumta, P. Saha, M. K. Datta, A. Manivanan, “New high throughput, facile approach to Mo6S8 chevrel phase
cathode, new current collector and electrolyte components exhibiting improved electrochemical performance for
rechargeable magnesium batteries” 2013.
Research Summary
1. Project Title: “Anodes-High capacity reversible nanoscale hetero structures: Novel anodes for Lithium ion batteries”
(funded by Department of Energy, BATT program).
Objectives: (a) Achieve stable reversible capacity of 1000 mAh/g or higher, (b) Achieve irreversible loss (< 15%) and
efficiency (>99.95%) to match carbon.
Major Accomplishments:
Explored novel low-cost approaches, such as high-energy mechanical alloying/milling, CVD, mechanoreduction
processes and solid state inter diffusion reaction to generate nanoscale heterostructures Si/C nanocomposite .
Developed novel Si/C nano-composite structure exhibits a stable specific capacity of 800-1200mAh/g with
minimal irreversible loss ( 15%) and excellent coulombic efficiency.
Systematic studies were conducted to study the alloy formation and failure mechanism during long term cycling of
lithium into the crystalline/amorphous silicon-carbon nanocomposites.
2. Project Title: “New high energy density Mg battery concepts for stationary power smart electrical grids” (funded by
National energy technology laboratory).
Objectives: The aim of this research is to develop high energy density storage systems based on Mg. This research focuses
on developing new anodes, cathodes and high voltage electrolytes for Mg ion battery.
Major Accomplishments:
Developed Mg ion conductive high voltage (3V) electrolyte for Mg battery.
Identified suitable cathode and anode materials which can intercalate/de-intercalate magnesium at potential 3V.
Modeled the electrode structure and design to predict the cycle life of battery.
3. Project Title: Novel electrochemically active/inactive composite anodes for Lithium ion battery” (funded by Mitsubishi
Chemical Corporation, 2002-2006).
Major Accomplishments:
The proposed materials of this project were nanocomposites containing an intimately mixed two -phase mixture
(AB+A) of the active phase of Sn and/or Si (A) in an intermetallic matrix (A B) that is inactive to lithium.
A novel nanocomposite based on Si/Sn rich Ni-Si-Sn and Ni-Al-Si-Sn systems was developed which exhibit high
energy density anode materials with excellent cyclability for probable application in Li ion battery industry.
4: Project Title: “High voltage cathode for Li-ion batteries”
Major Accomplishments:
Developed new cost effective synthesis methods to generate high voltage cathode ( 4V-5V) based on Li-Mn-Ni-
oxide.
The developed cathode shows a specific capacity 140mAh/g with excellent cyclability.
5: Project Title: “Fundamental experimental and theoretical studies on a novel family of oxide catalyst supports for water
electrolysis” (funded by DOE-basic energy science, 2008-2012).
Major Accomplishments:
Developed mixed oxide to reduce the cost of the noble metal loading while maintaining the catalytic activity
similar to pure noble metal oxide (IrO2 or RuO2), and improve the corrosion stability of the electro-catalysts.
6: Project Title: “Sodium-Ion Batteries: Novel Energy Storage Systems for Transportation”
Major Accomplishments:
Design and synthesis of high specific capacity anode and cathode materials for both aqueous and non-aqueous Na-
ion battery.
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