- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors
- Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
- ZnO doping and properties
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
- TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
- Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films
- Catalytic Cross-Coupling Reactions
- Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles
- Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
- Pigment Synthesis and Properties
- Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
- 2D Materials and Applications
- Chemical Synthesis and Reactions
- Ga2O3 and related materials
- Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
- Perovskite Materials and Applications
- Radical Photochemical Reactions
- Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions
- MXene and MAX Phase Materials
- Conducting polymers and applications
- Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
- Catalytic C–H Functionalization Methods
- Sulfur-Based Synthesis Techniques
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology
2016-2025
Government of India
2014-2021
Savitribai Phule Pune University
2006-2020
The synthesis of orthorhombic Nb<sub>2</sub>O<sub>5−x</sub>N<sub>x</sub> nanostructured photocatalyst for excellent hydrogen production <italic>via</italic> H<sub>2</sub>S and water splitting under sunlight has been demonstrated.
Highly crystalline anatase titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocuboids were synthesized via a hydrothermal method using ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid as capping agent. The structural study revealed the nanocrystalline nature of TiO2 nanocuboids. Morphological indicates formation cuboid shaped particles with thickness ∼5 nm and size in range 10-40 nm. UV-visible absorbance spectra showed broad absorption tail visible-light region which is attributed to incorporation nitrogen atoms into...
Herein we have prepared the Ni-decorated SnS
The 6,13-pentacenequinone loaded TiO<sub>2</sub> catalyst was successfully synthesized <italic>via</italic> simple wet-impregnation. highest apparent rate constant observed among the prepared catalysts is 5.2 × 10<sup>−2</sup> min<sup>−1</sup> using a PQ/TiO<sub>2</sub> having 0.2 wt% PQ.
Two-dimensional (2D) hexagonal tin disulfide (SnS<sub>2</sub>) nanostructures were prepared <italic>via</italic> a hydrothermal method using ethylenediamine as capping agent.
In this study, the ambient temperature humidity sensing properties of solvothermally synthesized MnFe 2 O 4 (MFO) nanospheres on interconnected comb-like silver electrodes were studied systematically.
A novel paper-mediated template technique for the synthesis of N-ZnO nanostructures.
Herein, we have demonstrated a novel, facile, template free method for the synthesis of nanostructured zinc sulfide from bulk oxide. This may provide an easy, inexpensive and pollution way to synthesize on large scale. Zinc oxide thiourea in various stoichiometric ratios were homogenized at moderate temperature obtain sulfide. The phase pure cubic was obtained using 1 : 2 molar ratio & excess as well. Surprisingly, monodispersed nanotriangles all thiourea. size 5–6 nm ratio. band gap...
One-dimensional ZnO nanostructures were synthesized using solvothermal reaction method, and <italic>in situ</italic> CdS nanoparticles grown on 1D having different compositions such as 0.1, 0.5, 1 5 mol% microwave system.
Herein, the study reported unique one-pot and scalable solid-state methodology to prepare bismuth sulphide (Bi 2 S 3 )-reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanocomposites using O ), thiourea (GO) for energy storage applications.
6,13-Pentacenequinone (PQ), an intermediate for organic semiconductor pentacene, was synthesized by single step solvent free solid state reaction at room temperature under ambient conditions which is hitherto unattempted. The phase purity has been confirmed XRD and NMR. Optical study showed the absorption 390 412 nm attributed to π-π* n-π* transitions, respectively. Cyclic voltammetry indicates semiconducting nature of PQ having a band gap 3 eV. photoluminescence revealed emissions 408 432...
Flower-like nanostructures of molybdenum disulphide (MoS2) have been effectively synthesised by the hydrothermal method and further doped with nitrogen using varying concentrations urea. The formed hierarchical are characterised spectroscopy as well electrochemical techniques. structural analysis confirms formation a hexagonal MoS2 crystal structure. existence MoO2/MoO3/MoS2 composites is also observed after heating lower urea concentration. Surface morphological all prepared compositions...
A highly crystalline ZnO nano pencils/rods were successfully synthesized via low cost and template free solvothermal method. The reaction was carried out at 200 C for 2, 5 12 h respectively. time enhances the photoluminescent properties of ZnO, mainly intensity green emission band increased. X-ray diffraction revealed formed products have a wurtzite structure. morphology microstructure analyses performed by field scanning electron microscopy transmission microscopy. nanorods are about 20 to...
Lawesson's reagent (LR) has been effectively exploited for the synthesis of hierarchical architectures cadmium sulphide (CdS) nanostructures first time.
The one dimensional Zinc Selenide/Zinc Oxide (ZnSe/ZnO) nano-heterostructures were prepared using solvo/hydrothermal reaction technique with varying concentration of ZnSe. characterized various techniques. X- Ray Diffraction (XRD) indicates the formation cubic ZnSe and hexagonal phase ZnO. Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) depicts rod shaped ZnO nanostructures decorated spherical nanoparticles Transmission (FETEM) validates nanorods size 30–40 nm along (25-30 nm)...