Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale to create materials with remarkably varied and new properties, is a rapidly expanding area of research with huge potential to revolutionize our lives. In order to fully realize this potential, people at EERL works on designing and synthesizing new nanoscale materials and structures with an emphasis on rational control of morphology, size, structure, composition and doping of metal carbides, nitrides, sulphides, phosphides, oxides etc on multiple scales for Energy and Environmental Applications.
The research conducted in our Group is centered on exploring and influencing chemical reactions occurring at solid-liquid interfaces. The primary objective is to leverage electricity for the purpose of rearranging chemical bonds, exercising precise control over molecular-level interfacial reactivity. The chemistry of these interfaces plays a crucial role in addressing modern challenges in renewable energy storage and utilization across various devices such as batteries, fuel cells, and electrolyzers. This pursuit is vital for paving the way towards a low-carbon energy future.
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