Materials Research Lab, IIT Jammu

18/04/2026

Admissions Open for Ph.D. Physics 2026 at the Indian Institute of Technology Jammu.

Join a dynamic research ecosystem at the Department of Physics and explore cutting-edge areas including quantum information, condensed matter theory, biophysics, energy storage, and advanced computational modelling. With access to world-class faculty and research facilities, the program is designed to empower scholars to drive innovation and create meaningful impact.

Application Opens: 27 March 2026
Last Date to Apply: 20 April 2026

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10/11/2025

Just published! 🎉

We report a growth-kinetic–controlled hollow carbon architecture derived from MOFs, enabling enhanced Na-ion storage via improved ion diffusion. Published in ACS Applied Nano Materials.

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Hard carbons are considered the most viable electrodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), but the plating at lower voltages (

07/11/2025

Two JRF Positions Available at IIT Jammu!

Our research group invites applications from highly motivated candidates for two (2) Junior Research Fellow (JRF) positions.
Join us to work on an exciting DRDO-sponsored project based on “Alkali acid hybrid battery prototype.”

Aim of the project: Design and develop a hybrid battery prototype for stationary energy storage.

Selected JRFs will be encouraged to apply for Ph.D. programs.

📅 Last Date to Apply: 15 November 2025

Find all the details (eligibility, how to apply, etc.) in the official advertisement:
https://www.iitjammu.ac.in/Advertisements/Contract/2025/IITJMURCRP-100324A-150.pdf

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04/09/2025

New research alert✨
Happy to share that our new research article entitled "Nanoarchitectured In-situ Pre-Lithiated Carbon Anode for High-Power and Long-Life Li-Ion Capacitors" got published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A (IF:9.5) and is a part of JMCA HOT papers. Many congratulations to the authors: Neetu Bansal, Anwar Hussain, Nitish Kumar, Yusuke Yamauchi, Heejoon Ahn, Rahul Salunkhe
Special thanks to IIT Jammu, Department of Physics IIT Jammu.

Read the full article on the link: https://doi.org/10.1039/D5TA05543A

13/06/2025

Delighted to share that our review titled "The Versatility of Layered Two-Dimensional Heterostructures for Energy Storage: Bridging Scientific Insights and Practical Applications" has been published in "Advanced Materials, Wiley [IF: 27.4]".
A big congratulations to all authors Neetu Bansal , Nitish Kumar , Prakash Pathak , Rahul Salunkhe
You can read the full article at the link below:

This review highlights the potential of 2D-2D heterostructures (HRs) in advancing monovalent ion-based energy storage. It examines their role in tailoring charge interactions mechanisms, optimizing i...

20/07/2024

🌟New Research Alert! 🌟
We're excited to share the recent publication of our group in ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS Titled "Hierarchical Nanoporous N-Doped Carbon for Enhanced Rate Performance of Lithium-Ion Battery Anodes". We explored the balance between surface area & nitrogen doping to boost LIB performance. Check out how ammonium hydroxide impacts doping & porosity!

Click the link below for the full article:
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.4c02129

08/04/2024

🌟Exciting News Alert! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research article in ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS Titled "Elevating the Performance of the Prussian Blue Analogue Cathode for Sodium-Ion Batteries by Adjusting the Low Spin Fe Redox,".

This research uncovers that the presence of interstitial water within the crystal structure of the Prussian blue analogue can be reduced, improving the electrochemical performance of sodium-ion batteries.

Click the link below to access the full article:
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.3c03262

13/01/2024

Our recent work entitled "Redox Acceptor-Acceptor Nitro Functionalized Naphthalene diimide/rGO Anode for Sustainable Lithium-Ion Batteries" has been accepted for publication in Energy Advances as a themed collection of affordable and clean energy.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00561E

16/11/2023

IIT Jammu Researchers' Breakthrough in Zinc Ion Batteries Published in Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Led by the innovative efforts of Dr Rahul R Salunkhe's research group, including Mr Prakash Kumar Pathak and Dr Nitish Kumar, a postdoctoral researcher at Chalmers Institute of Science and Technology Sweden, the study sheds light on the advancements and potential of zinc ion batteries, a promising avenue for energy storage technologies.

The interested readers can access the paper via the following link: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2023/TA/D3TA05805K

31/10/2023

Our recent work displays a comprehensive study on "Non-aqueous zinc ion battery ". Congratulations to all the authors for putting in their enormous efforts.

Please visit https://doi.org/10.1039/D3TA05805K to read the accepted version of the manuscript.

For the aqueous zinc ion batteries (ZIBs), the poor cyclability originates from undesired side reactions, leading to dendrite formation and thermodynamic instability. Strategies such as surface modifications of electrodes, utilization of electrolyte additives, tuning the crystallinity and electronic...

23/10/2023