Nepali scientist Shiba Adhikari wins 2026 R&D 100 Award
Summary
Nepali-born scientist Dr Shiba P. Adhikari has won the 2026 R&D 100 Award for his research contribution to Electro-Lith, a battery-manufacturing technology developed at Argonne National Laboratory. The technology could simplify battery production, cut costs and reduce energy use as demand for lithium-ion batteries rises worldwide.
Key Points
- Dr Shiba P. Adhikari won the 2026 R&D 100 Award for his role in developing Electro-Lith.
- Electro-Lith is a battery-manufacturing technology developed at the US Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory.
- The process may reduce processing time, energy consumption and production costs for lithium-ion batteries.
- Adhikari has worked on advanced materials, battery technologies and energy storage research, and has more than 40 publications.
