Electro(Metallurgy and Catalysis)
Electrometallurgy
Recovery of metals from primary and secondary resources through Electrohydro and pyro metallurgical routes.
Electrodeposition of Electrolytic grade Manganese dioxide (EMD)
Graphite Beneficiation from low grade graphite ores.
Synthesis of Boron and Silicon carbide through carbothermal and pyrometallurgical routes.
Development of large scale Magnesium recovery from primary and secondary sources through Molten Salt electrolysis.
Electrocatalysis
Synthesis of reusable, durable metal and alloy based electrocatalysts for "Electrochemical Reduction of Carbon dioxide to Industrially relevant Value added bulk chemicals such as adipic, oxalic and succinic acids".
Preparation of three dimensional aerogel based electrocatalysts for energy conversion reactions such Oxygen evolution, reduction and Hydrogen evolution reactions.
Synthesis of Aerogels and Foams
Synthesis of light-weight, monolithic 2D layered hybrid Polymeric Networks for ballistic applications.
Synthesis of Ceramic aerogels (Metal oxides and carbides) for thermal barrier coatings.
