The Physics Department at IIT Jammu has been granted a funding of nearly 37 million INR for a project titled "Design of Two-Dimensional Materials for Energy Applications." This financial support is directed towards the advancement of various instruments.

The Physics Department at IIT Jammu has been granted a funding of nearly 37 million INR for a project titled "Design of Two-Dimensional Materials for Energy Applications." This financial support is directed towards the advancement of various instruments.

The project is focused on the systematic creation and engineering of ultra-thin materials, just one atom or molecule in thickness, known as two-dimensional (2D) materials. These materials are highly sought after for their remarkable attributes such as expansive surface area, robust mechanical strength, and superior electrical conductivity.

Key characteristics of these materials include:

• Distinctive Qualities: 2D materials are distinguished by their exceptional electronic, optical, and mechanical properties, which arise from their minimal thickness and the quantum effects of confinement.
• Energy Storage Potential: They show great promise for energy storage solutions like batteries and supercapacitors, offering substantial energy and power densities.
• Facilitating Energy Conversion: These materials are effective as catalysts or electrodes in energy conversion devices such as solar cells and fuel cells, thanks to their extensive surface-to-volume ratio and high electron mobility.
• Tailored Design: The production process allows for customization of these materials for specific uses by altering their chemical makeup, structural design, and surface features.
• Addressing Challenges: Despite their numerous benefits, the design and incorporation of 2D materials into energy systems face hurdles related to scalability, stability, and economic viability. Through this project the research is focused on the field of designing 2D materials for energy applications that are dynamic and hold the promise of transforming the ways in which energy is stored and transformed.