Research

BROAD RESEARCH DOMAINS

NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS

WETTABILITY & INTERFACIAL INTERACTIONS

ELECTROCHEMICAL ENERGY STORAGE DEVICES

GREEN HYDROGEN

TECHNOLOGIES

Some of our ongoing works

Thermochemical cycle for Hydrogen production

Increasing global warming has triggered an urgent need for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and finding green energy alternatives. Hydrogen as an energy carrier is one of the most promising candidates to move towards realizing green energy systems. Our research focuses on the development of an economically viable and sustainable energy solution, with hydrogen as the energy carrier. Ongoing research is in developing efficient thermochemical cycles for hydrogen production and hydrogen fuel cells for electricity generation. 

Currently, we are actively collaborating with ONGC to implement the Iodine-Sulfur thermochemical cycle for hydrogen production. . This collaborative venture aims not only to refine the hydrogen production process but also to forge a path towards a greener, more sustainable energy landscape.

Next Generation Energy Storage Systems

We strive towards designing and understanding new chemistries for performance enhancement of supercapacitors and batteries. This would pioneer scalable technologies that accelerate the evolution of next-generation energy storage systems.


Freestanding Carbon Nanofibers with tunable Architectures

Our research revolves around developing effective and efficient nanofibrous materials with tuneable architectures, good stability and properties tailored for specific applications. These materials are utilized and studied as electrodes for developing cost-effective and high-performance energy storage devices, particularly supercapacitors and batteries.

Smart Materials with an Active Control over the Wettability

Tuning the wetting behaviour of a surface from hydrophobic to hydrophilic by inducing structural and chemical modifications is an innovative strategy for developing practical applications. In our lab, we develop novel smart surfaces with electrochemically switchable wettability for on-demand wetting alteration. Along with material development, we develop new applications using such smart materials such as on-demand oil-water separation.

Materials with Extreme Wettability

In our lab, we focus on crafting materials with exceptional wetting properties, from superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic surfaces. Inspired by nature's ingenuity, we're delving into practical applications for these specialized surfaces. Our research spans crucial areas like corrosion protection, self-cleaning materials, enhanced oil-water separation, and groundbreaking solutions for energy production and storage applications.