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সিএসআইআর-কেন্দ্রীয় কাঁচ ও সেরামিক গবেষণা সংস্থা
सीएसआईआर-केंद्रीय काँच एवं सिरामिक अनुसंधान संस्थान
CSIR-Central Glass & Ceramic Research Institute

Energy Materials & Devices
Overview
The increasing demand for maintaining a pollution free environment and an alarming rate of depletion of fossil fuels have intensified the search for clean and efficient power generating systems based on renewable sources of energy and its storage. Realizing this need, a new department, Fuel Cell & Battery (FCB), was formed in CSIR-CGCRI, Kolkata in December 2004. The mandate of the division is to develop viable technologies in different important and upcoming areas in the non-conventional energy sector. The major areas of research in the Division are: solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC), lithium-ion battery (LIB) and mixed ionic and electronic conductor (MIEC) based dense ceramic membrane for gas separation. Activities on Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC) have also been initiated. Within a short span of time the Division has established a world class laboratory necessary for research in advanced areas as mentioned above. The R&D in the area of SOFC technology, in particular, has led to the successful demonstration for the first time in the country of several 500 W class working SOFC stacks developed under CSIR-NMITLI Projects.
Areas of Research
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC)
- Lithium-ion Battery (LIB)
- Mixed Ionic and Electronic Conductor (MIEC) based Dense Ceramic Membrane for Hydrogen and Oxygen Separation
- Solid Oxide Electrolyser Cell (SOEC)
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
- Nanomaterials for use as LIB cathodes and anodes
- Fabrication/testing of 2032 coin type Lithium-ion cells
- Ceramic Separator for Lithium-ion battery
Projects
Ongoing Projects
Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Duration | Source of Funding | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator (s) |
1 | Development and Demonstration of 1 kWe SOFC Stack with Reformed Natural Gas and Air | 2016-2018 | CSIR-NMITLI | Dr. R. N. Basu | Dr. A. Das Sharma, Dr. J. Mukhopadhyay & Dr. B. Karmakar |
2 | Multifunctional Nanocomposite materials for Low-temperature Ceramic Fuel Cells (NANOMFC) | 2012-2017 | India(DST)-EU New INDIGO SOFC Project | Dr. R. N. Basu | — |
3 | Innovative Solutions for Solar Energy Storage | 2012-2017 | CSIR-TAPSUN | Dr. R. N. Basu | — |
4 | 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 |
5 | Development and Demonstration of Dense Ceramic Membrane-based Technology for Separation of Hydrogen and Oxygen Gases | 2016-2019 | DST-TSDP | Dr. R. N. Basu | Dr. A. Das Sharma |
6 | Ceramic Separator for Li-ion Battery Application | 2016-2018 | CSIR-FTT | Dr. R. N. Basu | — |
7 | Development of high performance solid oxide electrolysis cell using novel electrode composition with tailored microstructure | 2017-2020 | BRNS (DAE) | Dr. A. Das Sharma | Dr. R.N. Basu |
Completed Projects
Sl. No. | Title of the Project | Duration | Source of Funding | Principal Investigator | Co-Investigator (s) |
1. | Advancing Biogas Utilization through Fuel Flexible SOFC | 2012-2016 | DST | Dr. R. N. Basu | Dr. A. Das Sharma Dr. J Mukhopadhyay, Mr. S Nag |
2. | Development and Demonstration of 500W SOFC Stack with hydrogen as fuel and testing of short stack with synthetic gas | 2011-2014 | CSIR-NMITLI | Dr. R. N. Basu | Mr. J Mukhopadhyay, Dr. A Das Sharma |
3. | Development of planar SOFC stack using functionally graded anode structure | 2011-2014 | SERB | Dr. R. N. Basu | Mr. J. Mukhopadhyay, Dr. A. Das Sharma |
4. | Upgradation Of Expertise Base of R&D Activity on SOFC Materials at Energy Research Institute,KACST, Soudi Arabia | 2010-2014 | KACST, Saudi Arabia | Dr. R. N. Basu | Mr. J Mukhopadhyay, Dr. A Das Sharma |
5. | Novel membrane materials and methods for separating hydrogen | 2008-2011 | CSIR (India) and CSIRO (Australia) | Dr. R.N. Basu | Dr. A. Das Sharma, Mr. J. Mukhopadhyay & Mr. S. Nag |
6. | Development of MIEC-based dense ceramic membrane for gas separation (Part of SUPRA Institutional Project under CSIR) | 2007 -2012 | CSIR | Dr. R.N. Basu | Dr. A. Das Sharma, Mr. J. Mukhopadhyay & Mr. S. Nag |
7. | 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 |
8. | Developing an expertise base to carry out R&D activity on SOFC Materials at Energy Research Institute, KACST, Saudi Arabia | 2008-2010 | KACST, Saudi Arabia | Dr. R.N. Basu | Dr. A. Das Sharma, Mr. J. Mukhopadhyay |
9. | Investigation on Silicon-based new anode materials for lithium-ion rechargeable batteries | 2006-2009 | DRDO | Dr. R.N. Basu | Dr. S. Mahanty |
10. | Development of high energy density lithium-ion battery technology | 2004-2009 | DRDO | Dr. H.S. Maiti Dr. RN Basu (PI: from 01-11-2009 till 31-03-2010) |
Dr. R.N. Basu |
11. | Development of planar anode-supported SOFC technology | 2004-2009 | CSIR-NMITLI | Dr. R.N. Basu | — |
Divisional Facilities
![]() Spray pyrolyser (SM Scientech, Kolkata) |
![]() Screen printing machine (Ming-Tai Corporation, Taiwan) |
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![]() Tape casting machine (EPH ENGG Associates, USA) |
![]() SOFC Stack Testing facility (Assembled in-house) |
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![]() Glove-box (M-BRAUN, Germany) |
![]() Twin-screw ceramic extruder (SM Scientech, Kolkata) |
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![]() Galvanostat potentiostat (Autolab, Eco-Chemie BV, The Netherlands) |
![]() 16-Channel automatic battery tester (Arbin, USA) |
Scientists
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. Barnasree Chanda, Scientist
Dr. Goutam Kishore Gupta, Scientist
Technical/Support Staff
Name | Designation | Expertise |
Debabrata Roy |
Senior Technical Officer (2) |
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Debayan Gupta |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
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Nabanita Chakrabarti |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
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Sudip Kumar Ghosh |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
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Suman Das |
Senior Technical Officer (1) |
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Debabrata Biswas |
Technical Officer |
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![]() Satyendra Nath Barik |
Technician (2) |
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Dr. Pradip Sekhar Das | Technician (2) | |
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Technician (1) |
Scholars/Students
![]() Dr. Biswajoy Bagchi |
E-Mail:biswajoyju17@gmail.com |
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![]() Dr. Quazi Arif Islam |
E-Mail:arif.chem007@gmail.com |
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![]() Dr. Debasish Das |
E-Mail:debasishcgcri@gmail.com |
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![]() Koyel Banerjee(Ghosh) |
Thesis Submitted Joined as PDF in Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel |
E-Mail:koyelbanerjee2011@gmail.com |
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![]() Susmita Bera |
E-Mail:sbera876@gmail.com |
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![]() Deepra Bhattacharya |
E-Mail:deepra.bhattacharya@gmail.com |
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![]() Md. Rashid |
E-Mail:ra1991shid@gmail.com |
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![]() Monojit Das Bairagya |
E-Mail:monojitdasbairagya@gmail.com |
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![]() Utkarshita Kaushal |
E-Mail:utkarshita@gmail.com |
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![]() Abdul Alim |
E-Mail:abdul.alimceramic1@gmail.com |
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![]() Sayani Hui |
E-Mail:sayanihui@gmail.com |
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![]() Shoroshi Dey |
(Under TAPSUN Project till 31.03.2017) |
E-Mail:shoroshidey@ymail.com |
Contact
Dr. Jayanta Mukhopadhyay,
Principal Scientist & Head
Phone: (033) 23223494
Fax: +91-33-24730957
E-mail: jayanta_mu@cgcri.res.in
Last Updated on April 17, 2023