Research Projects

Electrochemical water splitting is a crucial pathway for renewable energy systems, and the development of efficient electro-catalysts is essential for practical applications. Metal-organic framework (MOF) Nano-architectures, with their high surface areas, tunable nanostructures, and excellent porosity, have emerged as promising materials for developing highly active catalysts. However, there is limited literature on the kinetics of these reactions. The proposed project aims to design MOF Nano-architectures for efficient electrochemical water splitting. The project will begin with the survey and identification of suitable MOFs, which can be tailored to appropriate derivatives. These MOFs will then be characterized and analyzed for various parameters, such as overpotential, scavenging rate, and nature of scavengers. Post-synthesis modifications will be made at the nano level via chemical routes to enhance water splitting parameters. Ni and Co-based MOFs can be tuned for synthesis of suitable derivatives and interfaces using hydrothermal or microwave procedures. The final designed material will be characterized using various spectroscopic and surface characterization tools, thermal, electrochemical, and surface studies, and thermodynamic and kinetic stability studies. In situ kinetics and mechanistic studies are crucial for achieving the target.