Advanced Batteries & Ceramics Laboratory
(formerly, High Temperature & Energy Materials Laboratory; HTEM Lab), IIT Bombay
Welcome to the ABCL Group Website
The group’s research activities include electrode materials and electrolytes for advanced electrochemical energy storage systems, i.e., alkali metal-ion and metal-based batteries (Li, Na and K ion Batteries), and also engineering ceramics. The focus is on the understanding of the materials’ composition-structure-properties and correlations between the materials’ and electrochemical aspects in the context of electrochemical energy storage, leading to the evolution of new concepts, novel/high-performance electrode/electrolyte materials and, eventually, high-performance next-generation battery systems.
The motive and functioning of the research group can be summarized as;
‘from concepts → materials → electrodes/electrolytes → cell development → battery prototype'
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What we work on
Li (ion) chemistries
Advancing the future of energy storage through innovative research in ion-exchange mechanisms and high-performance NMC cathode materials.
Better electrolytes
Developing high-stability, sulfone-based, EC-free electrolytes to enable the next generation of resilient battery chemistry.
Advanced Alkali (-ion) chemistries
Engineering high-capacity Na/K-ion electrodes through layered metal oxides, anionic redox activation, and advanced alloy anodes.
Solid-state Batteries
Development of Safer oxide based solid state electrolytes for Na and Li batteries including polymer electrolytes for flexibility
Current Openings
While we are happy to receive applications for project position / post-doctoral research from talented candidates, we are not interested in any short-term engagement. Hence, candidates are encouraged to apply only if they can give a commitment of at least 1.5 years.