Professor

Chandra Shekhar Sharma

CHE -311

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Research Lab: CHE -315, 515

PhD: Ph.D, IIT Kanpur

Research Interests: Nanomaterials, Energy Storage, Sensors, Drug Delivery

“Creativity, diversity, serendipity and novelty define our approach to solve engineering challenges without fear of failure.”

Research Overview

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 Highlights

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.

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).

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.

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.

Selected Publications

Immunosuppression-free electrospun macroencapsulation devices with immunoprotective features for cell transplantation therapies

G.N. Kasinathan, P.K. Pondugala, A. Ruhela, N. Reddy, G. V. Rao, C.S. Sharma, M. Sasikala, S.N. Rath

Journal: RSC AdvancesYear: 2026DOI: doi.org/10.1039/D6RA03535C/1283306

Carbon coated lithium metal silicates for Li-ion batteries: A first-principles study

Surthi K.K.; Sharma C.S.

Journal: Journal of Energy StorageYear: 2026DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2026.123825

Sustainable synthesis of high-performance hard carbon from metallurgical coal waste for advanced lithium-ion battery anodes

Sriramoju S.K.; Asileti A.R.; Mamidi S.; Majumdar S.; Sharma C.; Shee D.; Dash P.S.

Journal: International Journal of Coal Preparation and UtilizationYear: 2026DOI: 10.1080/19392699.2026.2657008

Rechargeable K-CO2Mars batteries with nitrate-assisted electrolyte and nitrogen-doped mesoporous carbon cathodes for ultra-deep CO2 utilization

Mall A.; Chourasia A.K.; Sharma C.S.

Journal: Journal of Energy StorageYear: 2026DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2026.123355

Enhanced H2S gas detection using low-cost carbon-loaded CuCrO2–CuO nanomaterials

Ruksana S.; Lakshmy S.; Kumar A.; Sharma C.S.; Kumar M.

Journal: Journal of Materials Chemistry CYear: 2026DOI: 10.1039/d6tc00209a

Intercalation and de-intercalation mechanism in lithium metal fluorosulfate-based half-cell and full-cell configurations: a DFT study

Surthi K.K.; Sharma C.S.

Journal: Sustainable Energy and FuelsYear: 2026DOI: 10.1039/d5se01200g

Graphitized resorcinol-formaldehyde xerogel anode coupled with porous carbon cathode for high-performance symmetric dual-carbon lithium-ion capacitor

Apparla N.K.; Lakshmy S.; Sharma C.S.

Journal: Journal of Energy StorageYear: 2026DOI: 10.1016/j.est.2026.121333

Defect-Rich Carboxylic-Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes/Conducting Polymer Hybrid Electrocatalyst for High Performance CO2 MARS Breathing Batteries

Namsheer K.; Malla A.; Sharma C.S.

Journal: Batteries and SupercapsYear: 2026DOI: 10.1002/batt.202500865

Synergistic cathode engineering with activated carbon and MoS2 electrocatalyst for high-performance room-temperature sodium-sulfur batteries

Cherian S.K.; Pandey S.; Sarada B.V.; Sharma C.S.

Journal: Journal of Power SourcesYear: 2026DOI: 10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.239446

HKUST-1 Metal–Organic Frameworks-Derived CuO and Activated Candle Soot Carbon Nano-Onions for Highly Durable Asymmetric Supercapacitors: A Synergistic Contribution for Diffusion and Surface Controlled Charge Storage

Aisha Siddiqa, Chandra Shekhar Sharma

Journal: Energy and FuelsYear: 2026DOI: doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.6c01648

Patents

Cellulose acetate based non-woven nanofiber matrix with high absorbency properties for female hygiene products

(Granted on June 28, 2019) (Patent No: ZL 201580052036.7)

Filed: 2017

Cellulose acetate based non-woven nanofiber matrix with high absorbency properties for female hygiene products

(Granted on 16/09/2020), (Patent No: GB2548707)

Filed: 2017

Cellulose acetate based non-woven nanofiber matrix with high absorbency properties for female hygiene products

(Granted on 09/02/2022) (Patent number: 388842)

Filed: 2014

Metal - CO2 Battery with CO2 as an Energy Carrier for Mars Exploration

(Granted on 28/05/2025) (Patent number: 566806)

Filed: 2020

Interlayer For Battery and Method of Preparing Interlayer Using Coal Tar Pitch

(Patent No. 532744, Date of Grant: 12/04/2024)

Filed: 2021

Method of Preparing Synthetic Anode Materials Using Demineralized Coal

(Granted on 14/07/2025) (Patent number: 568637)

Filed: 2022

A process of Synthesis of SU-8 derived Aligned and Non-Aligned Carbon Nanofibers and Fabrication Thereof

(Granted on 02/02/2026) (Patent number: 579747)

Filed: 2023

Methods of production of pencil needle powder based graphite-silica composite electrode

(Granted on 26/05/2026) (Patent number: 590391)

Filed: 2021

Lithium-Carbon Dioxide Battery Using Electrolyte Additive and Cathode Combination Operable in Simulated Martian Gaseous Atmosphere

(Granted on 13/08/2026) (Patent number: 599020)

Filed: 2025