Browsing by Advisor "Sampath, Srinivasan"
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Electrocatalysis using Ceramic Nitride and Oxide Nanostructures
(2017-12-15)Global warming and depletion in fossil fuels have forced the society to search for alternate, clean sustainable energy sources. An obvious solution to the aforesaid problem lies in electrochemical energy storage systems ... -
Electrocatalytic Studies on Layer-type Ternary Phosphochalcogenides and on the Formation of Nitride Phases
(2018-01-28)Research on new, environment-friendly, clean and efficient energy sources have contributed immensely to the development of new technologies for the generation and storage of electrical energy. Heterogeneous ‘electrocatalysis’ ... -
Electrocatalytic Studies Using Layered Transition Metal Thiphosphates, Metal Chalcogenides and Polymers
(2018-05-21)The ever increasing demand for energy due to over consumption of non-renewable fossil fuels has emphasized the need for alternate, sustainable and efficient energy conversion and storage systems. In this direction, ... -
Electrochemical Conversion of Methyl Ketones to Esters
The need for sustainable and efficient organic synthesis has inspired chemists to embrace classic technologies like electrochemistry and photochemistry. In addition to being an environmentally benign method to synthesize ... -
Exploring Soft Matter and Modified-Liquid Electrolytes for Alkali metal (Li, Na) Based Rechargeable Batteries
The current upsurge in demand for high energy density batteries for applications across industries ranging from small scale portable electronics, electric automobiles to storage grids, has led to research in next generation, ... -
Graphene and Graphyne based three dimensional porous architectures
The main objective of the thesis is to introduce porous structure into graphene/graphene oxide materials and study their effects on various physics/chemistry related applications. Introduction of porosity may be achieved ... -
Graphite Oxide And Graphite Oxide-Based Composites : Physicochemical And Electrochemical Studies
(2013-07-19)One of the major directions of research in the area of materials science is to impart multifunctionalities to materials. Carbon stands on the top of the list to provide various multifunctional materials. It exists in all ... -
Nanostructured Assemblies Based On Metal Colloids And Monolayers: Preparation, Characterisation And Studies Towards Novel Applications
(Indian Institute of Science, 2005-12-08)Nanoscience dominates virtually every field of science and technology in the 21st century. Nanoparticles are of fundamental interest since they possess unique size- dependent properties (optical, electrical, mechanical, ... -
Palladium and Nickel Chalcogenides as Electrocatalysts
(2017-12-02)In recent years, there has been an increasing interest on renewable energy sources as substitute to fossil fuels. Among various processes of energy generation, electrochemical methods such as storage and conversion systems, ... -
Physicochemical, Electrical and Electrochemical Studies on Titanium Carbide-Based Nanostructures
(2018-04-03)Materials for studies related to nanoscience and nanotechnology have gained tremendous attention owing to their unique physical, chemical and electronic properties. Among various anisotropic nanostructures, one dimensional ... -
Room Temperature Molten Liquids Based On Amides : Electrolytes For Rechargeable Batteries, Capacitors And Medium For Nanostructures
(2011-01-10)Room temperature molten liquids are proposed to be good alternates for volatile and harmful organic compounds. They are useful in varied areas of applications ranging from synthesis, catalysis to energy storage molten ... -
Sol-gel based organic-inorganic hybrid coatings for corrosion protection of aerospace aluminium alloy
Aluminium metal is known for its high electrical conductivity, thermal conductivity and high reflectivity. Aluminium alloys of 2XXX series, particularly the 2024 alloy with the quaternary Al–Cu–Mg–Mn composition are widely ... -
Structure, Stability And Interfacial Studies Of Self Assembled Monolayers On Gold And Silver Surfaces
(2009-07-30)Nanostructured materials play a vital role in almost all aspects of science and technology in the 21st century. The materials include nanoparticles, nanofilms, biological membranes etc. whose physicochemical properties are ... -
Studies on Layered Ternary Metal Chalcogenides: Electronic devices, Sensors and Electrocatalysis
Atomically thin two-dimensional (2D) materials have gained tremendous interest since the discovery of graphene in 2004 due to their unique physical and chemical properties. They have been used in various research fields ... -
Studies on Mono- and Multi-valent Ion Storage Using Metal Phosphosulfide and Organic Carbonyl Compounds
The present study describes the results on inorganic and organic materials for energy storage and sensors. It contains eight chapters including introduction, experimental and summary sections. The first chapter gives ... -
Studies On Polymer Hydrogel Electrolytes For Application In Electrochemical Capacitors And Direct Borohydride Fuel Cells
(2010-07-26)In recent years, electrochemical capacitors have emerged as devices with the potential to enable major advances in electrical energy storage. Electrochemical capacitors (ECs) are akin to conventional capacitors but employ ... -
Synthesis, Physiochemical And Electrochemical Studies On Iridium, Osmium And Graphene Oxide-Based Nanostructures
(2017-05-25)Nanoscience dominates almost all areas of science and technology in the 21st century. Nanoparticles are of fundamental interest since they possess unique size dependent properties (optical, electrical, mechanical, chemical, ... -
Titanium Nitride-Based Electrode Materials For Oxidation Of Small Molecules : Applications In Electrochemical Energy Systems
(2013-08-30)Synopsis of the thesis entitled “Titanium Nitride-Based Electrode Materials for Oxidation of Small Molecules: Applications in Electrochemical Energy Systems” submitted by Muhammed Musthafa O. T under the supervision of ...