Starting from insulator to superconductor, electroceramics composed of a variety of functionally different materials and is still in the middle of strong expansion and diversification . Electroceramics represent the largest market segment (around 65%) of advance ceramic material.
Since 1987 Electroceramic Division of the Institute has been involved in the synthesis and characterization of advanced materials like dielectrics, ferroelectrics, high Tc super conductors, semiconductors, ionically conducting materials, electronically conducting materials etc. as well as in the fabrication of shaps by tape casting, electrophoresis, screen printing sol-gel etc.

1. Non conventional energy source
   Development of solid oxide fuel cell power.
   
2. Sensor and actuator :
   Capacitive/resistive moisture sensor for nuclear reactor.
   Semiconducting carbon monoxide and methane gas sensor for mines.
   Semiconducting LPG sensor for bottling plants and domestic application.
   Piezoelectric actuators for smart structures in defense and aerospace.