While the instant applications consist of health-monitoring gadgets, IoT devices, and robotics, the development likewise holds possible for electrical cars|Image Credit: wakila
Scientists at Nagaland University have actually established a versatile supercapacitor gadget efficient in powering next-generation wearable electronic devices, electrical lorries (EVs), and renewable resource systems, a development that has the possible to change energy storage innovations, according to authorities.
This is a first-of-its-kind research study to compare tungsten, vanadium, and cobalt doping in molybdenum diselenide for energy storage. Considerably, the scientists exceeded lab-scale product advancement and constructed a working model of the versatile supercapacitor, showing its useful practicality, they stated.
While the instant applications consist of health-monitoring gadgets, IoT gizmos, and robotics, the development likewise holds prospective for electrical cars. Such versatile supercapacitors might enhance regenerative braking systems, supply fast velocity increases, and extend battery life expectancies, they stated.
Vijeth H, Assistant Professor at Nagaland University, stated such research study might assist India decrease reliance on imported batteries while enhancing tidy energy and storage innovations under the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
The findings of the research study have actually been released in RSC Advances, a peer-reviewed clinical journal released by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
“This device combines flexibility, high energy storage, and durability, which are critical for future portable and wearable technologies. The study is the first to compare tungsten, vanadium, and cobalt doping in molybdenum diselenide for energy storage. Among them, cobalt proved most effective.
“The group utilized an easy, environment-friendly hydrothermal procedure to synthesise the product, making the development scalable for commercial adoption,” he said.
This research not only showcases scientific excellence from the North East but also strengthens India’s path toward sustainable and self-reliant energy solutions, the professor said.
Pewe-u Marhu, Research Scholar, Department of Physics, Nagaland University, explained that the next steps involve optimising the electrode–electrolyte interface, improving safety with solid-state gel electrolytes, and scaling up the process to pilot-level production.
“Market cooperations are likewise being checked out to bring the innovation more detailed to commercialisation. The research study was performed totally at Nagaland University with innovative characterisation assistance from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore through its INUP Program.
“Funding came from the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which is also driving a national initiative on 2D materials,” Marhu stated.
Released on October 6, 2025
