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Meenakshi Talukdar

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Two Dimensional heterostructure and its application in efficient quantum energy storage

Portable miniaturized energy storage micro-supercapacitor has engrossed significant attention due to its power source and energy storage capacity, replacing batteries in ultra-small electronic devices. Fabrication with porous and 2D graphitic nanomaterials with high conductivity and surface area signify high performance of micro-supercapacitor. In order to satisfy the fast-growing energy demands for the next-generation, we report performance and design of a 2D heterostructure of EDLC (g-C$_3$N$_4$) & pseudocapacitive (FeNi$_3$) resulting low ionic diffusion path and prominent charge storage based on their synergic functionalities. This heterostructure system shows an enhanced quantum capacitance (38% enhancement) due to delocalized states near Fermi level. Having achieved the areal capacitance of 19.21 mFcm$^{-2}$, capacitive retention (94%), enhanced power density (17 fold) having ultrahigh energy density of 0.30 Wh.cm$^{-3}$ and stability of the material even without any obvious degradation after 1000 cycles, this smart heterostructure acts as a new platform for designing high-performance in-plane micro-supercapacitor.

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Surface modified mesoporous g-C3N4@FeNi3 as prompt and proficient magnetic adsorbent for crude oil recovery

Efficient oil adsorption and recovery is a generous universal importance for future energy demand and environmental protection. Adsorbents based on 2D flatland with engineered surfaces can overcome the limitations of conventional methods for selective oil adsorption. Here, we report magnetic hydrophobic/oleophilic graphitic C3N4 nanosheets that exhibit excellent oil sorption performance and rapid removal of adsorbed oil using an external magnet. Combining porous and nanosheets structure along with magnetic FeNi3 and fatty acid surface functionalization make the system an efficient adsorbent for adsorbing and separating crude oil from water. The graphitic sheets selectively adsorb crude oil with enhancement of thickness up to 9 folds and mass by 4.5 times than the pristine nanocomposite system. The smart adsorption property of g-C3N4@FeNi3 has been realized through comprehensive adsorption kinetics and inclusive isotherm studies. The nanocomposite can be further recycled and reused in an eco-friendly manner for oil adsorption and recovery.

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