The Electrochemical Energy Research Lab focuses on high-performance materials synthesis for Next-generation electrochemical energy devices. The energy devices include the polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), water electrolyzer (PMEL), metal-air batteries. On the material side, the focus is on the development of nanostructured electrocatalysts, ranging from metal-free carbon catalysts to metal nanoparticles supported multifunctional materials, nanocomposite ion-conducting membranes, etc. The main aim of catalytic materials development is not only to understand the fundamental studies but also to take forward these materials to the commercial level. For the proof of the concept of the developed materials in the real energy devices, the fabrication of electrochemical energy devices is another dimension of our research activities. Doing this kind of study, the fundamental understanding of electrochemistry and the electrochemical reaction mechanism is the most important tool which is the focus of research to train young minds. 

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