MobilQ
Acknowledgement
Power source
MobilQ is powered by a Zinc-Magnesium Dioxide Battery with
the overall reaction of:
Zn (s) + 2MnO2 (s) → ZnO (s) + Mn2O3 (s)
Anode
Zinc strip
NaOH
Separator
Oxidation reaction
Zn (s) + 2OH- (aq) →
ZnO (s) + H2O (l) + 2 e-
The reduction-oxidation reaction generates about 1.1 Volts to 1.5
Volts per cell. These cells are arranged in series to obtain the power
necessary to run the motor and lighten up the LED
modified to simplify
the arrangement
• The NaOH is mixed with the MgO2.
Then dried into a paste.
• Separator is not needed
• Use closed small box container
Safety Features
Personnel and Operation Safety
• University Chemical Safety
Training received by team
• Circuitry insulated to prevent
electric shock
• Toxic and reactive chemicals are
doubly-contained
• Used reagents disposed in a safe
and environmentally friendly
manner
Cathode
Chopper strip
MnO2
Reduction reaction
2MnO2 (s) + H2O (l) + 2 e- →
Mn2O3 (s) + 2OH- (aq)
+ 18%
Dried MgO2 NaOH
From battery solution
Car Safety
• Secondary containment for the
power source to prevent leakage
• All circuit components such as
LDR and LED are housed to
prevent chemical contact
• The gearbox is placed under the
car to avoid chemical spills
A special thanks to:
NTU SCBE, SCBE Club, Dr Tan Yong Zen, Dr Mark Chong
MobilQ Team Members:
Arvin Liangdy, Edward Siman, Eliora Violain Buyamin,
Marcella Mia Marcia, Sharon Gautama
Technical Specifications Stopping Mechanism
Classification : Electric Vehicle (EV) Iodine Clock Reaction
Wheelbase : 20 cm
Dimensions : 31 x 14 x 20 cm Iodide ions is oxidized to iodine through the reaction below:
Power Source : Zn-MgO2 Electrochemical Cell
Braking Mechanism : Iodine Clock Reaction
MOC : - Polypropylene (PP) Corrugated Plastic Iodine will be recycled by reacting with thiosulfate:
- Polythylene terephthalate (PET)
- Borosilicate Glass for Braking Mechanism
- Sensor Box When thiosulfate is used up, free iodine will react with starch &
forms a complex.
The blue-black complex blocks the light path to LDR and breaks
the circuit.
Illustration
Iodine Clock Timing
140
• From the diagram on the
120
left, it is known that as the
RECORDINGS (S)
100
80 concentration of H2O2 +
60
H2SO4 solutions increases,
40
the time needed for solution
Environmental
20
and Safety Features
0 to turn dark decreases.
• Rate Law = k [H
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
H2O2 + H2SO4 SOLUTIONS (ML)
Cost Circuitry & Drivetrain
Anode
Cathode
$68.45
$43.65
There are two closed circuits. First for the light source (LED), and
second for the motor and the photoresistor (LDR).
Chasis & Drivetrain $57.72
49% 11% Electrical $26.27
Stopping Mechanism $191.40
15%
7%
Total $387.49
Environmental Impact
• Eco-friendly vehicle
• Emission-free power supply The photoresistor (LDR) detects light passing through the solution.
• Metal plates are reused, reducing waste Once the solution turns dark blue, light cannot penetrate, cutting the
• Flexible body structure and complete recyclability circuit. This open circuit turns off the motor and the car stops.
• Easily obtained chemicals and materials
• Proper waste disposal and storage of sodium hydroxide, The gearbox motor has an adjustable gear ratio of 1:12.7, 1:38,
sulfuric acid, and hydrogen peroxide 1:115, 1:344 depending on need ( ex: weight of the load)