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Energy Storage Research Lab
'Powering the Future, One Innovation at a Time'
Research
The Energy Storage Research Laboratory (ESRL) led by Dr. Katchala Nanaji is dedicated to advancing the science and technology of sustainable energy storage systems. Our research focuses on developing cutting-edge materials and devices for electrochemical energy storage, including Li/Na-ion batteries, supercapacitors, hybrid capacitors, and Li/Na-sulphur batteries. We specialize in solid-state chemistry, nanomaterials, and nanotechnology, aiming to enhance the performance, safety, and sustainability of next-generation energy solutions. With a commitment to innovation, we explore carbon and metal oxide materials, prototype device fabrication, and comprehensive characterization and validation techniques. Our work contributes to the evolution of battery technology for electric vehicles and scalable energy solutions for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
News & Events
The book chapter “Recent Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives of Solid-State Batteries” has been accepted for publication in Electrochemistry of Next-Generation Solid-State Batteries, part of Springer’s Green Energy Technology series.
Authors: Tejram Dewangan, Nishi Keshari, Tilak Gandharva, Kriteemoy Basu, Naveen Kumar, and Katchala Nanaji*.
Congratulations to the entire team on this achievement!
Research Article Now Available Online
Our research article, “Synergistic Mg2+–Ti⁴⁺ Dual Doping Unlocks Highly Reversible and Air-Stable P2-Type Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries,” is now available online in Ceramics International as of 20 March 2026.
Authors: Tejram Dewangan, Guduppu Revathy, Prajnashree Panda, Anirudha Karati, Balla Rekha Madhuri, Vijay Ravula, Tata Narasinga Rao, Katchala Nanaji, and Ramkrishna Sahoo.
Congratulations to the entire team on this achievement!
Research Article Accepted in Ceramics International
Our research article, “Synergistic Mg²⁺–Ti⁴⁺ Dual Doping Unlocks Highly Reversible and Air-Stable P2-Type Cathodes for Sodium-Ion Batteries,” has been accepted for publication in Ceramics International on 18 March 2026.
Authors: Tejram Dewangan, Guduppu Revathy, Prajnashree Panda, Anirudha Karati, Balla Rekha Madhuri, Vijay Ravula, Tata Narasinga Rao, Katchala Nanaji, and Ramkrishna Sahoo.
Congratulations to the entire team on this achievement!
Research Article Now Available Online
Our research article, “Unveiling Hierarchically Porous Pea-Shell Derived Carbon as a High-Performance Electrode for High-Energy-Density Supercapacitors,” is now available online in the Journal of Energy Storage as of 16 June 2026.
Authors: Tejram Dewangan, Shristi Sahu, Prajnashree Panda, Rajiv Prakash, and Katchala Nanaji*
Congratulations to the entire team on this achievement!
Research Publication Accepted in the Journal of Energy Storage
We are pleased to announce that the research article “Unveiling Hierarchically Porous Pea-Shell Derived Carbon as a High-Performance Electrode for High-Energy-Density Supercapacitors” has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Energy Storage on 12 June 2026.
Authors: Tejram Dewangan, Shristi Sahu, Prajnashree Panda, Rajiv Prakash, and Katchala Nanaji*
Congratulations to the entire team on this achievement!
Kriteemoy Basu Joins ESRL Lab as Ph.D. Scholar – July 23, 2025
Shobhit Soni Joins ESRL Lab as Ph.D. Scholar – July 23, 2025
Sharma Ayushi Abhishek & Archit Jain Joined ESRL Lab for M.Sc Project - July 23, 2025
Dr. M. Senthilkumaran Joined ESRL Lab as Project Scientist - June 11, 2025
Kriteemoy Basu Joins ESRL Lab as Ph.D. Scholar – July 23, 2025
Latest Publications
Tejram Dewangan, Shristi Sahu, Prajnashree Panda, Rajiv Prakash, Katchala Nanaji
Journal of Energy Storage, 174, 2026, 123220