Development of nanostructures using alumina templates over different substrates for hydrogen production Share

1. Title of the proposed work: Development of nanostructures using alumina (Al2O3)

templates over different substrates for Hydrogen Production

2. Broad Research Area: Experimental Condensed Matter Physics

3. Duration: 24 months

4. Name of the Principal Mentor: Prof. N. K. Udayashankar

Designation: Professor Department: Department of Physics No of Publications (SCI only): 80

Publications relevant to proposed work if any: 10

No. PhD Supervised successfully (Sole & with Joint): 7 (sole) + 5 (Joint)

Date of joining NITK: 31st October 1991

1. Objective of Proposed Research Work:

i. To develop AAO template on an ITO/FTO substrate using electrochemical anodization.

ii. Try to alter the structure of the AAO template from narrow channels to other various types as mentioned above.

iii. Develop various LDH@gC3N4 complex (i.e., Ni-Fe LDH@gC3N4, Co-Fe LDH@gC3N4, Zn-Fe LDH@gC3N4) in a controlled morphology and subject them to hydrogen production.

iv. Developing nanostructures using the same Substrate based AAO template and achieve various other applications like carbon capture, photoelectrocatalysis, gas sensing, bio sensing, supercapacitors, supercapattery.

v. Publish articles for each application in various high impact factor Q1 journals.

1. Detailed explanation of the proposed Research Work: Enclosed

7. Expected Outcomes:

i. Development of AAO template on a ITO/FTO substrate

ii. Developing nanostructured arrays on the substrate and characterize them

iii. Use it as device for hydrogen production and other energy harvesting and storage applications

iv. Publish articles in high impact factor Q1 journals

8. Targeted Beneficiaries of the proposed work: Research Community and Industries

Principal Investigator : Dr N K Udayashankar | Contact : nkuday@nitk.edu.in

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Estimated Budget : 15 lakhs approx.

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