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Functionalised graphene-oxide nanocomposites with enhanced thermoelectric properties for clean energy applications

Nanostructured ceramic oxides are gaining attention due to their desirable properties, chemical and thermal stability, and efficiency in mid-high temperature thermoelectric applications. Graphene is an efficient material incorporated in ceramic compo

Grain boundary engineering for austenitic stainless steel processed by selective laser melting

This project aims to develop methods for modifying the microstructure of additive technology products from medical austenitic stainless steel to ensure high fatigue and anti-corrosion properties. The aim is to improve the performance characteristics

HFCVD diamond coating for wear resistance and tribological applications

Indigenous low-cost compact optical non-contact device for in situ characterization of soft-matter

Soft-matter systems are ubiquitous in the industry and scientific worlds ranging from nanoscale to the supra-microscales exhibiting complexity and flexibility at temperatures comparable with their ambience. Commercially, they have a massive global sc

Innovative carbon fiber polymer composite structures material, design and application

The carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite is widely used in the aerospace and automobile industry due to its high specific mechanical properties and electrical and thermal conductivity in-plane directions. However, its out-of-plane propert

Investigation and Development of All-Phosphate Dual-Ion Solid-State Batteries

The project aims to develop a dual-ion battery with a high energy density and abundance of sodium, a substitute for Li. The project focuses on the safety concerns of Li/Na batteries, which include liquid electrolytes and dendrite growth. To overcome

Investigation of the role of structural disorder in influencing the electromechanical response in bismuth-based piezoceramics

This research aims to investigate the scientific mechanism associated with this phenomenon in the non-MPB ferroelectric systems and, in the process, hope to design materials exhibiting large electrostrain without compromising on the weak signal piezo

Light-induced processes in spin-crossover coordination nanostructures

The project aims to study the cooperative effects in SCO-based nanostructures, specifically single-component SCO and magnetic 1-D nanoscale molecule-based coordination polymers. It also focuses on the synthesis and design of compositionally tuned Hof

Lubricant guidance as a novel tool in Green Tribology

The project aims to improve lubrication efficiency in loaded tribological contacts by using textured surfaces to prevent starvation. The main objectives include understanding the flow of lubricants within and around the contact zone of the machinery,

Manufacturing Sustainable and Carbon Neutral Steel Structures for Construction Industry using Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing WAAM Static, Dynamic and Fatigue characterization

The construction industry recycles 80 percent of demolished building scrap, leading to material loss and design complexities. Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques, such as Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), are efficient and cost-effective for