This workshop on Supercapacitor Device Technology, hosted by the Symbiosis Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (SCNN), offers an in-depth exploration into the development, fabrication, and testing of supercapacitors. Participants will benefit from expert lectures, including a Scientist who will cover the fundamental concepts and technology behind supercapacitors, a Research Scientist who will discuss funding and career opportunities in the supercapacitor field, and an Industry Expert focusing on practical aspects of supercapacitor fabrication.
Alongside these insightful talks, the workshop provides hands-on training sessions where participants will learn scalable techniques for nanomaterial synthesis, electrode preparation by different methods, supercapacitor device fabrication, and essential electrochemical measurements for testing the performance of prepared electrodes and devices. This comprehensive program is designed to equip participants with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making it an ideal educational experience for students, researchers, and professionals interested in advanced energy storage solutions.
The primary objective of the one-day workshop on Supercapacitor Technology at SCNN, Pune, is to offer a comprehensive exploration into the development, fabrication, and testing of supercapacitor devices. The workshop aims to equip attendees with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the field of advanced energy storage solutions.
Participants, including students, researchers, and industry professionals, will have the opportunity to learn from experts and participate in hands-on training sessions. These sessions will cover scalable techniques for synthesizing nanomaterials, methods for preparing electrodes, supercapacitor device fabrication, and essential electrochemical measurements for testing the performance of prepared electrodes and devices.
Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science
Indian Institute of Technology, Indore
Khandwa Road, Simrol, Indore, 453552, INDIA
Email: rupesh@iiti.ac.in
Contact No.: +91-731-6603244 (O)
Website: https://rupesh76.wixsite.com/rupesh
Ti3C2-X MXenes have emerged as highly promising 2D materials due to their unique laminar morphology and versatile functional applications, particularly in energy storage. However, the scalable and cost-effective production of MXenes critically depends on the synthesis of high-purity MAX phases, which remains challenging under atmospheric pressure and moderate temperatures. This talk will highlight recent efforts on high-purity Ti3AlC2 MAX phase synthesis through a Molten Salt Shielding Solid-State Synthesis (MS5) reaction process under atmospheric pressure conditions. This process significantly influences the interlayer spacing and electrochemical performance of the Ti3C2-F MXene electrode. The incorporation of F-terminal groups notably increases the interlayer spacing, resulting in a surface area of 8.9 m²/g. This expanded structure provides more electroactive sites, enhancing the intercalation of sodium (Na+) ions. This prepared high-purity (i.e., <99 %) Ti3C2 MXene (Ti3C2-F) serves as an advanced anode material for Na-ion batteries, capable of operating at temperatures as low as -120°C. It also demonstrates significant potential for generating green hydrogen in a photocatalytic process and serves as an excellent catalyst for storing hydrogen to a great extent.
Associate Professor
Centre for Interdisciplinary Research,
D.Y. Patil Education Society, Kolhapur,
Maharashtra, INDIA-416406
Email: umakant.physics84@gmail.com
To address the growing global energy demands while reducing dependence on fossil fuels, the development of innovative and efficient energy storage solutions is crucial. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are inherently intermittent, necessitating advanced storage technologies to ensure a stable and continuous power supply. In this context, transition metal (Cobalt, Nickel, Iron, Copper, Manganese, etc.) phosphate (TMP) thin film electrodes have gained significant attention for their potential in storage applications. Their unique electrochemical properties, structural stability, and tunable redox behaviour make them highly efficient for supercapacitor applications with excellent energy and power densities. This talk will highlight recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and functionalization of TMP thin films, focusing on their role as efficient cathode materials for supercapacitors. Strategies for enhancing their performance through compositional tuning, nanostructuring, and heterostructure formation will be discussed. Additionally, insights into the charge storage mechanisms and electrochemical performances will be provided, emphasizing their potential for sustainable and scalable energy storage applications. The discussion aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the structure-property-performance relationships in TMP thin films, paving the way for their integration into next-generation energy storage technologies.
Founder & CEO
WestechPower Management Pvt. Ltd.
(Surge Supercapacitors), Pune
Website:https://surgesupercap.com
This talk explores the real-world challenges and opportunities in bringing supercapacitor technologies from lab to market. Mr. Amit Bamzai will highlight key hurdles in large-scale manufacturing, cost optimization, and product reliability, while also discussing emerging applications in e-mobility, grid support, and consumer electronics. The session offers valuable insights into India’s growing supercapacitor ecosystem and the strategic pathways for successful commercialization.
Application Engineer
Integrated Microsystem
Gurgaon – 122018, Hariyana, INDIA
Email: deepak@ims-india.org
Contact No.: +91 8287583626
Web: www.ims-india.org
In this talk, we will explore how atomistic modeling and first-principles simulations based on Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Non-equilibrium Green’s Function (NEGF) formalism can be employed to investigate and design novel nanodevices. With a focus on low-dimensional materials like 2D semiconductors, nanoribbons, and heterojunctions, the session will delve into their electronic, optical, and transport properties crucial for advanced technological applications. Additionally, I will present use-cases showcasing how advanced simulation tools such as Synopsys QuantumATK provide a unified platform for multiscale modeling, aiding in the smart integration of nanotechnology with emerging domains. The session aims to bridge theoretical modeling with practical insights, equipping participants with the knowledge to explore device innovations at the nanoscale.
Global Nanotech is an engineering company based in Mumbai, India. The team has over 11 years of experience designing and manufacturing battery equipment ranging from small scale R&D to large scale manufacturing.
Our goal is to provide innovative solutions to complex manufacturing and assembling problems. We combine high quality equipment and consulting with affordable options and exceptional customer service. Global Nanotech has successfully worked with companies to implement solutions for coin, pouch, cylindrical and prismatic cells with a variety of chemistries such as lithium ion, nickel based batteries, primary cells and super capacitors.
In the last 10 years, Global Nanotech has expanded business and started supplying battery and super-cap materials including anodes, cathodes, substrates, binders, solvents, and electrolytes to all over India and Middle East region.
With our dedicated customer support team based in the India, Global Nanotech can provide help with initial installations and provide advice remotely. With our experienced sales and shipping teams, your equipment will be packaged right and delivered swiftly with peace of mind.
Integrated Microsystem emerged on the corporate horizon in 2004 as a professional sales/technical support company specializing in high-end technology EDA tools and CMOS/MEMS fabrication services for the education, commercial, and R&D sector. Based in Delhi (HQ) and Bangalore for the proximity of clients apart from resident engineers in other states to provide full support. Not resting on its laurels, the company posted dramatic growth year after year to emerge as a one-stop source and helped companies to grow. Today, IMS offers world-class products/tools and ‘just-in-time’ service to its customers. Well-equipped to tackle any challenge, IMS offers immediate feedback and top-of-the-line solutions. Total commitment to customer satisfaction is what drives IMS forward.
Over recent years most new technologies have been made available by Semiconductor & EDA companies. IMS’s mission is to provide cutting-edge technologies to customers in INDIA as quickly as possible so that Semiconductor design houses & Research Institute do not have to wait for years before the biggies buy the technology and provide the same.
Metrohm is one of the world’s most trusted manufacturers of high-precision instruments for laboratory and process analysis. The company was founded in 1943 by engineer Bertold Suhner in Herisau, Switzerland, where it is headquartered to this day.
In India, Metrohm India Pvt. Ltd. has been serving the market for over two decades, offering an extensive portfolio of analytical technologies. Our product range includes titration, ion chromatography, near-infrared and Raman spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and several other techniques.
Additionally, our product portfolio also extends to other product ranges apart from Metrohm
We also have our application laboratory in Chennai, with dedicated sections for major techniques to serve our customers with application support, method development, and technical training. Our team of professionals also cater to the training needs of customers, apart from the application support.
Our mission in a nutshell is helping customers from virtually every industry and to analyze and maintain the quality of their products at every stage in the manufacturing process and beyond. Our customers in Research & Academic Institutions are also benefited by our expertise for their research needs.
Seats Available: 40
Last Date to Register: Until seats are filled
Includes: Workshop kit, Certificate, Food, and Industry Visit
Accommodation: Provided at Symbiosis hostel on prior request
| Category | Registration Fees |
|---|---|
| Student/Research Scholar | ₹ 2000 + GST |
| Faculty/Scientist | ₹ 3000 + GST |
| Industry | ₹ 5000 + GST |
| Program | Speakers | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Inauguration ceremony | Hon'ble Director – SCRI, SIU | 8.30 – 8.45 am |
| Expert talk 1: “2D MXenes: layered materials for future energy storage technologies” | Dr. Rupesh S. Devan (IIT, Indore) | 8.45 – 9.30 am |
| Tea Break (15 mins) | ||
| Expert talk 2: “Binder-free transition metal phosphate thin film electrodes for storage (supercapacitor) devices” |
Dr. Umakant Patil (D. Y. Patil, Kolhapur) | 9.45 – 10.30 am |
| Expert talk 3 (Industry expert): “Commercialization Challenges and Opportunities in Supercapacitors” |
Mr. Amit Bamzai (CEO, Surge Supercapacitor) | 10.30 – 11.15 am |
| Hands-on training session – Scalable nanoparticles synthesis | Ms. Shashwati Wankar & Dr. Amol Vedpathak | 11.30 – 12.10 pm |
| Lunch break and Networking (50 mins) | ||
| Hands-on training session – Supercapacitor electrode and device fabrication | Dr. Amol Vedpathak | 1.00 – 1.50 pm |
| Hands-on training session – Supercapacitor electrode and device testing | Dr. Amol Vedpathak & Mr. Arvind Jayraman | 1.50 – 2.40 pm |
| Valedictory & Certificate distribution (20 mins) | ||
| Industrial visit | 3.00 – 5.00 pm | |
Founder & Hon'ble Chancellor, SIU
Hon'ble Pro Chancellor, SIU
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, SIU
Hon'ble Dean, Faculty of Engineering, SIT, SIU
Hon'ble Director – SCRI, SIU