Energy Storage Lab at CSIR NCL

Excited to share our work on the Zinc-Air battery, now published in the Sources, entitled “Enhanced oxygen electrocatalysis in zinc-air batteries via a bifunctional bimetallic organic framework,” presents a nickel-iron M*F integrated with nitrogen-doped porous carbon. The study demonstrates how this bifunctional electrocatalyst delivers high capacity, strong power output, and stable long-term cycling and offers a cost-effective alternative to conventional Pt/C and RuO₂ catalysts, paving the way for scalable and sustainable zinc–air battery technology.

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We are delighted to share that our PhD scholar, Rajkiran Shivde, has joined the AcSIR-RMIT Dual PhD Program!
He is currently exploring one year of his PhD at RMIT University, Australia, supported by the RMIT International Tuition Fee Scholarship (RRITFS).
This fully funded opportunity marks an exciting milestone in his academic journey.
Wishing Rajkiran continued success and impactful research ahead!

Check out our latest research work entitled “Enhanced Stability of Sodium Metal Anodes in Covalent Triazine Frameworks via Progressive Nucleation with an Optimized Conducting Composite Matrix,”published in (Wiley).
This work highlights the untapped potential of organic materials, particularly Covalent Triazine Frameworks, to revolutionize sodium metal batteries, including anode-free configurations.
By modulating progressive sodium nucleation and deposition, this work demonstrates a promising pathway toward practical, safe, and efficient sodium metal battery systems.

Read the full article in https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smll.202502636

Enhanced Stability of Sodium Metal Anodes in Covalent Triazine Frameworks via Progressive Nucleation with Optimized Conducting Composite Matrix The covalent triazine framework (CTF), when combined with reduced graphene oxide (rGO), can serve as an effective organic host for stabilizing a sodium metal anode. The high conductivity of rGO, alon...

Publication alert!
Our latest research on sodium metal batteries is now online. This work explored the fundamentals of sodium nucleation on alloying interlayer. Different theoretical models were applied to predict the mode of nucleation and the parameters for SEI decomposition.
A strong DFT support is provided from the computational studies by Dr. Priya Johari's group from SNU Delhi.
Checkout the link for further information

Investigations into the Nucleation Dynamics of the Stable Na-Metal Anode: Revealing the Role of a Tin-Infused Carbon Nanofiber Interlayer Fundamental understanding and controlling of sodium nucleation are essential for enhancing the performance, safety, and longevity of sodium metal batteries, which is not yet clearly understood in the case of sodium metal batteries. The present study showcases how a modification in the host material....