The lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments for advanced research in renewable energy materials, devices, and nanotechnology. Each instrument is selected for its precision, versatility, and ability to support cutting-edge experiments in energy storage, sensing, and material characterization.
1. Fume Hood
The fume hood provides a safe environment for handling volatile and hazardous chemicals, ensuring proper ventilation and containment during experiments.
Applications:
Chemical synthesis and material preparation.
Handling volatile precursors for nanomaterial fabrication.
2. Electrospinning Machine
An in-house developed electrospinning system offers precise control over a wide range of potentials, enabling the production of nanofibers with tailored properties.
Applications:
Fabrication of nanofibers for scaffolds in biomedical applications.
Production of nonwoven cloth for defense and energy storage.
Development of magnetic nanofibers for bone repair and tissue regeneration.
3. Centrifuge Machine
High-speed centrifuges allow efficient separation and purification of materials, with speeds up to 15,000 rpm for high-performance applications.
Applications:
Purification of graphene and nanostructured materials.
Separation of nanoparticles and other material phases.
4. Tube Furnace
The tube furnace provides controlled thermal environments for material synthesis, annealing, and thermal treatments up to high temperatures.
Applications:
Synthesis of metal oxides and nanostructures.
Thermal annealing for improved material properties.
5. Vacuum Oven
The vacuum oven is designed for uniform drying and curing of materials under reduced pressure, enhancing precision in material preparation.
Applications:
Drying sensitive nanomaterials and polymers.
Removing solvents without thermal degradation.
6. Muffle Furnace
This high-temperature furnace ensures consistent heating for ashing, calcination, and other processes requiring temperatures up to 1,200°C.
Applications:
Thermal decomposition of materials.
Oxidation and sintering of metal oxides.
7. Convection Oven
The convection oven is optimized for uniform heating in applications requiring controlled temperature and airflow.
Applications:
Drying and curing thin films.
Preparation of electrode materials.
8. UV-Vis Spectrophotometer (UVVIS)
A high-resolution UV-Vis spectrophotometer provides precise optical characterization of materials across a wide spectral range.
Applications:
Measuring optical properties of thin films and solutions.
Determining bandgap energy of semiconductor materials.
9. Source Meter
The source meter combines precision voltage and current measurement for the electrical characterization of energy devices.
Applications:
Current-voltage (I-V) characterization of solar cells and sensors.
Measuring resistive and conductive properties of materials.
10. Electrochemical Workstation
This versatile workstation is equipped for advanced electrochemical testing, including techniques like voltammetry and impedance spectroscopy.
Applications:
Electrochemical analysis of batteries, supercapacitors, and sensors.
Studying charge transfer and redox reactions.
11. Gas Sensing Setup
The gas sensing system measures the response of materials to various gases, supporting the development of sensitive and selective gas sensors.
Applications:
Detection of toxic and environmental gases.
Optimization of sensing materials and devices.
12. Water Bath
A precisely controlled water bath supports experiments requiring stable temperatures for extended durations.
Applications:
Material synthesis under controlled temperature conditions.
Preparation of solutions and reactions requiring consistent heating.
13. Probe Sonicator
The probe sonicator delivers high-energy ultrasonic waves for dispersing and processing nanomaterials.
Applications:
Dispersion of graphene and nanoparticles.
Emulsification and cell disruption for biological applications.
14. Ultrasonicator
The ultrasonicator facilitates the uniform mixing and dispersion of materials, critical for preparing advanced nanostructures.
Applications:
Preparation of nanostructured materials and composites.
Dispersion of materials in liquid mediums.