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সিএসআইআর-কেন্দ্রীয় কাঁচ ও সেরামিক গবেষণা সংস্থা
सीएसआईआर-केंद्रीय काँच एवं सिरामिक अनुसंधान संस्थान
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute
"Innovation in Ceramics and Glass for the mankind"
Energy Materials & Devices
Overview
The increasing demand for maintaining pollution free environment and alarming rate of depletion of fossil fuels intensified the search for the development of clean and efficient power generating & conversion systems, and storage devices. In this context, a new division, Fuel Cell & Battery (FCBD) was formed in CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata in December 2004. FCBD was primarily engaged in developing energy materials, and further stepped into device level technology (Stack) with ingeniously developed process and materials. Apart from fuel cell and Lithium battery research, FCBD renamed as Energy Materials & Devices Division (EMDD) to accommodate all upcoming research activities in the division related to the area of non-conventional energy sectors. The major areas of research as EMDD persuading are on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC), Metal-ion (Li/Na) battery (MIBs), All Solid State Metal Batteries (ASSMBs), Photo-catalytic water splitting for H2 generation (PCWS-H2), ionic and electronic conductors (MIECs), Supercapacitors and Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs).
SOFC
Solid Oxide Fuel Cell
SOEC
Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell
MIBs
Metal-ion (Li/Na) Batteries
ASSMBs
All Solid State Metal Batteries
PCWS
Photo – Catalytic Water Splitting
SCs
Supercapacitors
TEGs
Thermo-Electric Generators
In SOFC technology, EMDD has led to the successful demonstration for the first time in the country of 1KW working SOFC stacks under CSIR-NMITLI Projects. Following similar path, EMDD developed first-of-its-kind paper based separator (PAPERATOR) technology for Lithium/Sodium-ion Batteries and Supercapacitors under CSIR FTT program.
Areas of Research
Research on Energy Generation, Conversion and Storage and Devices fabrication
SOFC/SOEC Stack design
Single Cell Fabrication technology
SOFC Stack components engineering
Electrode, Electrolyte materials development
Glass-Sealant materials
Li-ion Batteries
Electrode materials development
Paper based Ceramic Separator for MIBs/SCs
Waste/Biomass derived materials for LIBs/ SCs
All Solids State Lithium Metal Batteries
Fast ion-conducting ceramic electrolytes
Fast ion-conducting glass electrolytes
Photo-catalytic water Splitting for H2 generation
Ion Conducting Glass-gel
Materials for Thermo-Electric Generator
Designing of Flexi-TEGs
High Entropy Alloys for Energy Conversions devices
Technology Developed
- Anode-supported SOFC single cells of dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm x 1.5 mm
- Indigenous design and fabrication of metallic bi-polar plates, cell holders and current collectors, associate d gas manifolding systems for SOFC stack
- Production of Kg level glass-based sealants for SOFC stack and LSM powder with tailor-made particle size distribution for SOFC cathode application.
- Design and Fabrication of SOFC Stack (500 W class) based on planar design
- Nano-crystalline ceria-based electrolyte for low temperature SOFC application
- Process of manufacturing advanced Cobalt free LIB cathodes and anodes
- Fabrication/testing of 2032 coin type Lithium-ion cells
- Paper based Ceramic Separator for Lithium-ion battery
- Production of LLZO based fast lithium-ion conducting solid state electrolytes for ASSLMBs
Projects
| Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Duration | Source of Funding | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator (s) |
| 1 | Development and Scale-up of Indigenous Next Generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology and Demonstration of Process Line (10 kW) for Prototype Production | June-2023 to June-2028 | Centre for High Technology (Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | Dr. A. Amarnath Reddy Dr. Anal Tarafder Dr. Barnasree Chanda Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta |
| 2 | Development of Fuel Electrode Supported Single Cell for SOEC Application for Hydrogen Generation | April-2023 to March-2024 | Industry Sponsored (CUMI) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | Dr. Barnasree Chanda Mr. Suman Das Mr. Debayan Gupta |
| 3 | Indigenous Development of Electrolyte Supported Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell RSOFC Stack and its Demonstration in Power Generation and Hydrogen | January-2022 to January-2025 | DST-AHFC
|
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | Dr. A. Amarnath Reddy Dr. Barnasree Chanda |
| 4 | Development of Electrolyser Technologies for Affordable Generation of Hydrogen (DELTAGH)- Solid Oxide Electrolyser | April-2022 to September-2024 | CSIR (Mission Mode) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | Dr. Srabanti Ghosh Dr. A. Amarnath Reddy Dr. Barnasree Chanda Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta |
| 5 | Coal Derived Syngas for Green Energy – Coal Derived Syngas as a Fuel for Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC) | May-2022 to May 2024 | CSIR-CIMFR | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | Dr. Srabanti Ghosh Dr. A. Amarnath Reddy Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta |
| 6 | High Entropy Alloy Decorated Functional Nanocomposites as Anode for Advancing Fuel Flexibility in Solid Oxide Fuel Cell | June 2023 to May 2025 | CSIR-CGCRI | Dr. Barnasree Chanda | Dr. Wasim Raja |
| 7 | Novel electrode(s) towards electrochemical valorization of CO2 and steam via co-electrolysis using solid oxide cell | June 2023 to May 2025 | CSIR-CGCRI | Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta | Dr. A. Amarnath Reddy |
| 8 | Nanostructured Semiconductor-Conjugated Polymer based Hybrid Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Water Splitting | August 2021 to
August 2024 |
SERB Power Grant
SPG/2020/000720 |
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh | NIL |
| 9 | Development of room temperature curable transparent protective and hydrophobic nanocomposite coatings on tile, glass and metal substrates by simple hand spray technique | 1 yr. | CSIR-CGCRI | Dr. S. K. Medda | Mr. S. Manna |
| 10 | “Integrated and Collaborative US-India Research Programme on Improving Building Energy Efficiency (IBEF)”, | 4.5 yrs (including extension period) | DST | Dr. S. K. Medda | Mrs. S. Manna |
| 11 | Highly Efficient glass based flexible electrolyte materials for rechargeable sodium-ion battery | May 2023-May 2026 | DST-SERB (CRG) | Dr. Amarnath R Allu | Dr. Srabanti Ghosh |
| 12 | Functional Nanocomposites and MOF Glass-based Materials for Thermoelectric Generator Device Application | 2 years | CSIR-CGCRI | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | Dr. Milan Kanti Naskar Dr. Samar Kumar Medda Dr. Mir Wasim Raja Dr. Srabnti Ghosh Dr. Amarnath R. Allu Dr. Barnasree Chanda Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta |
Completed Projects
|
Sl. No. |
Title of the Project |
Duration |
Source of Funding |
Principal Investigator |
Co-Investigator (s) |
|
1 |
Development of Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell for Hydrogen Generation |
February-2020 to October-2022 |
ONGC Energy Research Centre (Industry sponsored) |
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
Dr. A. Das Sharma |
|
2 |
Development of high-performance solid oxide electrolyser cell using novel electrode composition with tailored microstructure |
February-2017 to January-2020 |
BRNS-sponsored |
Dr. A. Das Sharma |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
|
3 |
Development and Demonstration of Dense Ceramic Membrane-based Technology for Separation of Hydrogen and Oxygen Gases |
August-2016 to July-2019 |
DST |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma |
|
4 |
Development and Demonstration of 1 kWe SOFC Stack with Hydrogen & Air and 500We SOFC Stack with Reformed Natural Gas & Air |
July-2016 to March-2019 |
CSIR-NMITLI |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay Dr. B. Karmakar |
|
5 |
Advanced Ceramic Materials and Components for Energy and Structural Applications (CERMESA), Task 1.4: Metal-Supported SOFC using Methane and/or Hydrogen Gas |
February-2013 to March-2017 |
CSIR |
Dr. A. Das Sharma |
Dr. R. N. Basu & Dr. J. Mukhopadhyay |
|
6 |
Advancing Bio-gas utilization through fuel flexible SOFC |
April-2012 to February-2016 |
DST (Under DST RC Indo-UKcollaborative Project) |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay Mr. S. Nag |
|
7 |
Development of planar SOFC stack using functionally graded anode structure |
November-2011 to October-2014 |
SERB |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
8 |
Upgradation of expertise base for R & D activity on SOFC materials at Energy Research Institute, KACST, Saudi Arabia (Phase II) |
September-2011 to November-2014 |
Contract R & D (International) |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
9 |
Development and demonstration of 500 W SOFC stack with hydrogen as fuel and testing of short stack with synthetic gas |
April-2011 to February-2016 |
CSIR-NMITLI |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
10 |
Development of MIEC based dense membrane for hydrogen separation (Part of Institutional Supra Project – TASK – IV) |
April 2007 – March 2012 |
Institutional supra-Project |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay Mr. S. Nag |
|
11 |
Novel membrane materials and methods for separating hydrogen” |
December 2008 – December 2011 |
CSIR-CSIRO collaborative project |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay Mr. S. Nag |
|
12 |
Developing an expertise base to carry out R & D activities in SOFC materials at Energy Research Institute, KACST, Saudi Arabia (Phase – I) |
September 2008 – March 2010 |
Contract R & D (International) |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
13 |
Multifunctional Nanocomposite materials for Low-temperature Ceramic Fuel Cells (NANOMFC) |
2012-2017 |
India(DST)-EU New INDIGO SOFC Project |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
NIL |
|
14 |
Innovative Solutions for Solar Energy Storage |
2012-2017 |
CSIR-TAPSUN |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
NIL |
|
15 |
Development of metal-supported SOFC |
2012-2017 |
CERMESA (12FYP Network Project) |
Dr. A. Das Sharma (Nodal Officer: Dr. D. Sanyal) |
Dr. R. N. Basu Dr. J. Mukhopadhyay |
|
16 |
Ceramic Separator for Li-ion Battery Application |
2016-2018 |
CSIR-FTT |
Dr. R. N. Basu |
— |
|
17 |
Investigation on ceria- and lanthanum gallate-based solid electrolyte materials for low temperature solid oxide fuel cells |
2006-2010 (Sept.) |
BRNS,DAE |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. Atanu Dutta |
|
18 |
Investigation on Silicon-based new anode materials for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries |
2006-2009 |
DRDO |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
Dr. S. Mahanty |
|
19 |
Development of high energy density lithium-ion battery technology |
2004-2009 |
DRDO |
Dr. H.S. Maiti |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
|
20 |
Development of planar anode-supported SOFC technology |
2004-2009 |
CSIR-NMITLI |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
— |
|
21 |
Novel Glass based solid-electrolyte materials for rechargeable sodium-ion battery |
March 2019-March 2022 |
DST-SERB (ECR) |
Dr. Amarnath R Allu |
NIL |
Divisional Facilities
In-house Stack testing facility
In-house designed separator fabricator
Atmosphere controlled glove box
Automated battery testing station
Metal-air batteries test station
EIS analyser/ PG-STAT
High temperature furnaces
Xe lamp and Optical power meter
Photoelectrochemical Workstation
Gas Chromatograph
UV−Vis Spectrophotometer
Solar simulator power meter
Vacuum casting machine
Vacuum-slurry mixing machine
Cell and stack making
BATCH TAPE CASTING MACHINE
CONTINUOUS TAPE CASTING MACHINE
LAMINATION & PRESSING MACHINE
SCREEN PRINTING MACHINE
BALL MILLING MACHINE
HIGH TEMP. FURNACES (1700℃)
Cell Testing Facilities
ZIVE MP5 & BOOSTER ZB2
AUTOLAB
SOLARTON IMPEDENCE ANALYZER
1kW SOFC STACK TEST STATION
SINGLE CELL & SHORT STACK TEST SETUP
COUPON CELL R-SOCs SETUP
Cell Augmenting Facilities
SPRAY COATER
HUMIDIFIER
SPRAY PYROLYZER
Analytical Facilities
DILATOMETER
BET
GOLD SPUTTER
TG-DTA
Scientists
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay, Senior Principal Scientist and Head
Dr. Prabir Pal, Principal Scientist
Dr. Samar Kumar Medda, Principal Scientist
Dr. Mir Wasim Raja, Senior Scientist
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh, Senior Scientist
Dr. Amarnath R. Allu, Senior Scientist
Dr. Sumana Paul, Senior Scientist
Dr. Barnasree Chanda, Scientist
Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta, Scientist
Technical/Support Staff
| Name | Designation | Expertise |
 Debabrata Roy |
Senior Technical Officer (3) |
|
 Nabanita Chakrabarti (Acharya) |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
|
 Sudip Kumar Ghosh |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
|
 Suman Das |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
|
 Debabrata Biswas |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
|
 Sukanta Garai |
Technical Assistant |
|
 Dr. Pradip Sekhar Das |
Technician (2) |
|
 |
Technician (2) |
|
 Gourav Nandi |
Technician (1) |
|
| Apu Dey | Technician (1) |
Scholars/Students
| Name | Designation | Research Area/Project Code/Title | Supervisor/PI |
|
Rakesh Mondal |
Project Scientist | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay | |
|
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Research Associate
|
Indigenous Development of Electrolyte Supported Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (RSOFC) Technology (GAP-0379)
|
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay
|
|
Ms. Shoroshi Dey
|
Project Associate-II
|
Development of Mixed Ionic and Electronically Conducting (MIEC) Ceramic Electrodes for the Application in Solid Oxide Cell (SOC)- based Electrochemical Device (HCP-44)
|
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay
|
|
Mr. Kuntal Ghosh
|
SRF (DST-INSPIRE)
|
Development of All Solid-State Battery (ASSBs) using Novel Electrolyte
|
Dr. Mir Wasim Raja
|
|
Ms. Mononita Das
|
SRF
|
Development of Cellulose based Composite Separator Membrane for Metal-ion Batteries
|
Dr. Mir Wasim Raja
|
|
Mr. Rajasekar Saravanan
|
Project Associate-II
|
Coal Derived Syngas as a Fuel for Solid
|
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay
|
|
Ms. Soumita Samajdar
|
JRF (CSIR-NET)
|
Fabrication of 2D based nanocomposites for visible-light driven photocatalytic applications
|
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh
|
|
Mr. Dipendu Sarkar
|
JRF (CSIR-NET)
|
Excitonic modulation in semiconductor heterostructure: manifestation in photocatalytic Hydrogen generation
|
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh
|
|
Mr. Jishu Pramanik
|
JRF (DST-INSPIRE)
|
Double Perovskites Based Heterostructures for photoelectrochemical Ammonia Production
|
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh
|
|
Mr. Sourabh Pal
|
Project Associate-I
|
Nanostructured Semiconductor Conjugated Polymer based Hybrid Photocatalysts for Efficient Solar Water Splitting (GAP0376)
|
Dr. Srabanti Ghosh
|
|
Mr. Atharva Pravin Puranik |
Project Associate-I
|
Theoretical Conceptualization and Simulation / GAP-0387 / Development and Scale-up of Indigenous Next Generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology and Demonstration of Process Line (10 kW) for Prototype Production | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
Ms. Riya Halder |
Project JRF | Development and scale up of Indegeneous Next generation solid oxide fuel cell technology and demonstration of process line (10kw) prototype production. | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
Ms. Suprita Hati |
Project JRF | Development and scale up of Indegeneous Next generation solid oxide fuel cell technology and demonstration of process line (10kw) prototype production. | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
Mr. Suman Das |
Project Associate-I
|
Development of Cellulosic ion exchange membrane (IEMs) for Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) | Dr. Mir Wasim Raja |
|
Ms. Swarnima Mukherjee |
Project Associate-I
|
Development of Cellulosic ion exchange membrane (IEMs) for Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) | Dr. Mir Wasim Raja |
|
Mr. Prasenjit Kayal |
Project Associate-I
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Development of Cellulosic ion exchange membrane (IEMs) for Redox Flow Batteries (RFBs) | Dr. Mir Wasim Raja |
|
Mr. Sinorul Haque |
Project JRF | Highly Efficient Glass Based Flexible Electrolyte Materials for Rechargeable Sodium-Ion Battery. | Dr. Amarnath R. Allu |
|
Mr. Sundaram Kushawaha
|
Project Assistant
|
Development of Electrolyser Technologies for Affordable Generation of Hydrogen (DELTAGH) (HCP-044)
|
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay
|
|
Mr. Raj Das |
Project Assistant
|
Indigenous Development of Electrolyte Supported Reversible Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (RSOFC) Technology (GAP-0379)
|
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopaddhay
|
|
Mr. Kingshuk Biswas |
Project Assistant
|
Development and scale up of Indegeneous Next generation solid oxide fuel cell technology and demonstration of process line (10kw) prototype production.(GAP-0387) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
Mr. Brijesh Yadav |
Project Assistant
|
Development and scale up of Indegeneous Next generation solid oxide fuel cell technology and demonstration of process line (10kw) prototype production. (GAP-0387) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
Mr. Probhakar Ruidas |
Project Assistant
|
Development and scale up of Indegeneous Next generation solid oxide fuel cell technology and demonstration of process line (10kw) prototype production. (GAP-0387) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
|
Mr. Dipak Kumar Prasad |
Project Assistant
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Development and scale up of Indegeneous Next generation solid oxide fuel cell technology and demonstration of process line (10kw) prototype production. (GAP-0387) | Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay |
| Ms. Tandrima Saha | M.TECH Thesis Student | Flexible Solid-States Electrolyte using Fast Li-ion Conducting Inorganic Materials for Solid-States Li-Metal Batteries (SSLMBs) | Dr. Mir Wasim Raja |
Contact
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay,
Senior Principal Scientist & Head
Phone: (033) 23223494
Fax: +91-33-24730957
E-mail: jayanta_mu@cgcri.res.in
Last Updated on April 17, 2025
