Functional Nano-Materials (FuN) Laboratory

Core Research Works

Graphene Nanoarchitectonics

Graphene, a two-dimensional carbon material with unique properties, has revolutionized various fields of research and technology. Its extraordinary electrical conductivity, high mechanical strength, and large surface area make it an ideal candidate for applications in energy conversion and storage, sensing technologies, and biomaterials.

Energy Storage and Conversion

In the realm of Energy Conversion and Storage, we focus on developing 2D layered materials and devices for efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions. By incorporating chemically modified graphene into supercapacitors, batteries, and fuel cells, we aim to enhance their performance, durability, and energy density. Our research involves the synthesis and characterization of graphene-based electrodes, electrolytes, and device architectures, with a focus on achieving high power density, long cycle life, and fast charge/discharge rates.

Sensors

Sensors play a critical role in a wide range of industries, from environmental monitoring to healthcare diagnostics. Our research group leverages the exceptional sensing properties of graphene to develop highly sensitive and selective sensors. By integrating graphene with other nanomaterials or functionalizing its surface, we aim to enhance the detection limits, response times, and stability of sensors for various target analytes, such as gases, chemicals, and biomolecules.

Research on Socio-Economic Concepts

Environmental Remediation

We explore developing graphene based materials for efficient environmental remediation applications. Our research involves incorporating biomass derived graphene into other nanomaterials materials to enhance their photocatalytic and antibacterial activity to remove pollutants and microbes. 

Biomaterials

We explore the potential of graphene-based 2D nanoarchitectronics in the field of Biomaterials. Graphene's unique properties, coupled with its biocompatibility, make it a promising material for applications in tissue engineering, and biosensing. We investigate the interactions between graphene and biological systems, aiming to develop biofunctionalized graphene-based materials and platforms that can enhance cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation.