ICT - The Chemistry Education students at QNU, united by their enthusiasm for scientific research, were awarded First Prize at the university-level Student Scientific Research Awards for the academic year 2023-2024 with their applied research project titled “Synthesis of Bi2(MoO4)3 for Use as an Anode in Li-Ion Batteries.

Nurturing a Passion for Material Science Research

From their second year, Lưu Quang Huy and his fellow Chemistry Education students discovered a shared passion for scientific research, particularly in addressing challenges related to energy and improving environmental quality.

Material Synthesis Process

The group of students explored the challenges faced by industries that rely on fossil fuels, notably the transportation and automotive sectors. Currently, companies in the automotive industry are researching and producing electric vehicles to gradually replace those powered by gasoline and diesel. However, a primary drawback of electric vehicles is the low capacity of their battery systems, slow charging times, and the formation of lithium spikes that can pose safety risks. In response to these issues, the students, along with their guiding instructor, conceived the idea of researching materials to develop high-capacity and durable batteries as a sustainable alternative to graphite in commercial batteries. They embarked on the project titled “Synthesis of Bi2(MoO4)3 for Use as an Anode in Li-Ion Batteries” under the mentorship of Prof. Dr. Võ Viễn (QNU).

Student Lưu Quang Huy presented his research project at the Science and Technology Day of Quy Nhơn University in 2024

Highlighting the key aspects of the project, Quang Huy noted that the research builds upon international scientific publications while the team has employed a new synthesis method that, despite its simplicity, yields better results. This innovative approach allows for the production of pure Bi2(MoO4)3 nanorods with excellent storage capacity, making them suitable for fast charging applications.

The research project conducted by the student group has been meticulously developed and closely aligned with practical applications, earning high praise from the evaluation committee and achieving first place in the “University-Level Student Research Awards.”

Taking the next steps in their research journey to elevate the project to a larger arena

“We are all second- and third-year students, and thanks to the guidance and advice of our supervising professors, each member has decided to continue pursuing research to further develop this project,” Quang Huy expressed.

Sharing his plans for the project’s development, Quang Huy stated, “Currently, our team plans to continue exploring various solvents to synthesize the materials and further investigate the properties of Bi2(MoO4)3 materials using different methods.” The group also hopes to participate in larger competitions, such as the “Euréka Student Research Award” and the “Science and Technology Award for Students in Higher Education Institutions” organized by the Ministry of Education and Training.

The group of students conducted their practical project in the LAB room at Quy Nhơn University

The research project led by Lưu Quang Huy and his team of chemistry education students is among the standout projects that received the first prize, emerging from the University-Level Student Research Awards. This achievement underscores that the student research movement at QNU has created an academic forum for students to learn from one another, conduct research, and develop their critical thinking and research capabilities.

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