On going Researchs

Hydrogen Storage: Hydrogen is a promising clean energy carrier but faces significant obstacles related to its low volumetric energy density, which makes storage cumbersome and costly. Traditional methods, like compression and liquefaction, have limitations in terms of energy efficiency and practicality. Developing efficient and safe hydrogen storage technologies is essential to unlock the full potential of hydrogen in clean energy applications, such as fuel cell vehicles and renewable energy integration. Researchers are actively working to overcome these challenges by exploring advanced materials, solid-state storage systems, and innovative chemical processes, aiming to enable practical and cost-effective hydrogen storage solutions that can contribute significantly to the transition towards a more sustainable energy future. investigations focus on the in-silico design and development of materials that can adsorb and desorb (reversible) molecular hydrogen in an ambient environment. For the development of such material, we are functionalizing and substituting the metal atoms (Alkali, alkali earth, and transition metal) on pure/ heteroatom substituted carbonaceous compounds.

Metal-Ion Batteries: Metal-ion battery research is crucial because it addresses the pressing need for advanced energy storage technologies with higher energy density, longer cycle life, and reduced environmental impact. The predominant challenge is finding suitable cathode and anode materials that can efficiently intercalate and deintercalate metal ions, ensuring high energy storage and rapid charging/discharging. For example, the development of high-capacity cathode materials that don't degrade rapidly over multiple charge cycles remains a significant hurdle. Additionally, issues related to cost, safety, and resource availability must be addressed to make metal-ion batteries more competitive with conventional lithium-ion batteries. Researchers are actively exploring new materials, cell architectures, and manufacturing processes to overcome these challenges and enable the widespread adoption of metal-ion batteries, critical for a sustainable and renewable energy future. Our focus is to develop efficient electrode materials (anode and cathode) for high-capacity and sustainable metal ion batteries.

Solar Thermal Fuel: Solar thermal fuel research is vital because it aims to harness and store solar energy in a chemically stable form, addressing the intermittent nature of sunlight and providing a means for renewable energy on-demand. The main challenge lies in developing materials that can efficiently capture, store, and release solar energy over multiple cycles with minimal energy loss. Finding suitable molecular or chemical structures that can withstand the rigors of repeated cycling while maintaining high energy density is a significant hurdle. Additionally, the scalability and cost-effectiveness of these materials and systems must be improved for practical deployment in various applications, such as heating, electricity generation, or fuel production. We are actively exploring novel materials and innovative storage concepts to overcome these challenges and unlock the potential of solar thermal fuels as a sustainable and versatile energy storage solution.