FREN

courbe en fond

Students and postdocs

Mohamed ELMOUHINNI

Mohamed
ELMOUHINNI

  • PhD

Tél. : 0322825788

Contact
Appeler

Topics Covered

Main Research Activities

The method we use consists first of creating functionalized polysaccharides using simple chemical reactions and/or amphiphiles by grafting bio-sourced lipids. As indicated previously, the grafting of frustoconically shaped cyclodextrins could have a unique impact on the structure of the polysaccharides. Due to their abundance of plant resources, their bacterial origin, and their low cost, we have chosen Poly galactomannan, dextran and cellulose as starting polysaccharides. However, to obtain a precise structure/property study, it is essential to characterize in depth the modified polysaccharides due to their different characteristics. A crucial step is the realization of the mass spectrometry of the modified polysaccharides, and we count on the help of the mass spectrometry team of LAMBE for the sequencing and the characterization of the modified polysaccharides. We will then evaluate these modified polysaccharides as binders with silicon in the lithium-ion half-cells at the LRCS. For the electrochemical storage of energy, this innovative method will allow us to develop various types of binders from abundant and renewable polysaccharides.

Academic Training

 Intern student From April 2023 to October 2023 at Chemistry department, Bar Ilan university Ramat Gan- Israel

Master student in field of science and engineering of nanomaterial at university Mohammed VI polytechnic ( 2021-2023) - Morocco

Professional skills

Interpretation of results and writing of reports Operational knowledge of materials characterization techniques The synthesis of new cathode-based cobalt-free materials using various methods The study of the structure and morphology of compounds produced by solid-state and coprecipitation techniques. The link between structural alterations and electrochemical characteristics

Running Projects

Thematic Involves:

1.       From agricultural waste, prepare oxidized cellulose suitable for use as a polymer binder.

2.       Fully characterized oxidized Poly galactomannan derivatives

3.       Dextran derivatives of various sizes and functionalities are fully characterized.

4.       Modified cyclodextrin derivatives fully characterized.

5.       Anode formulations are based on 70-30% silicon and available polysaccharides.

6.       Electrochemical cycling data for prepared anode half-cells.

Status/Type of employment contract: Doctoral contract under public law

Period situation from: October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2026