Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis Research Group              
  Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
           
                                        
                                      
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      Research Interests

  • Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis

  • The objectives of this project are to design and synthesize transition metal organometallic complexes based on rigid chelating ligands and their catalytic investigation for functionalization of small molecules. Current research activities are focused on the development of  inorganic complex catalysts for efficient oxidation/splitting of water into O2 and H2. For the design of better catalytic systems, it is essential to understand the influence of the organic ligands and the transition metal ions on the catalytic activity. In this regard,  synthesis of new chelating ligands/metal complexes and their catalytic properties are being investigated. 

  

  • Design of Framework (MOF/COF) Materials for Chemical Fixation of Carbon Dioxide

  • Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crystalline solids with infinite network  structures  constructed  by  connecting the metal ions (nodes) or clusters (SBUs) with the multifunctional organic spacers (linkers). In this project, our group is working on the development of MOF/COF-based heterogeneous catalysts for conversion of carbon dioxide into value-added chemicals and fuels.

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  • Photocatalytic Water Splitting and Organic Transformations

  • Inorganic metal sulfide/oxide nanostructures exhibit size-dependent unique optical, electrical and catalytic properties and they find diverse applications in various fields like solar cells, light emitting diodes,  photocatalysis and so on.  In this project, we are working on development of inorganic metal oxide/sulfide based heterostructure  photocatalysts for energy and environmental applications.