Creative & Advance Research Based On Nanomaterials (CARBON) Lab at IIT Hyderabad is actively engaged with synthesis of a variety of functional nanomaterials (carbon, polymers, metal oxide/sulfides and their composites) including electrospun nanofibers with their application in energy storage (Li-ion, metal-S, metal-CO2 batteries, Supercapacitors), environment, sensors and healthcare.

Research Areas

1.Metal-CO2 Battery: We use CO2 as an energy carrier to develop indigenous Metal-CO2 batteries for India’s Mars mission. In parallel, this research also involves utilizing the excess CO2 from the earth’s atmosphere that cause global warming and climate changes.

2.Li-ion, Metal-S Batteries & supercapacitors: A number of polymer and biomass precursors are pyrolyzed to prepare carbon electrodes for Li-ion, Metal (Li/Na/K)-sulfur batteries and supercapacitors. Besides materials, we are also working on electrode design (3-D and beyond).

3.Gas Sensors: Metal oxide based electrospun nanofibers are being tested for the detection of hazardous gases like H2S at lower temperature. Dopants are used to create hetero p-n junction for enhanced detection even at lower conc.

4.Nanofibers based Drug Delivery Systems: We use electrospun nanofibers for controlled drug delivery especially for the oral formulation of hydrophobic and amphiphilic drugs such as Amphotericin-B. Besides, we also work on transdermal patches, wound dressings.