@article { ISI:000326300200011, title = {Porous carbons from nonporous MOFs: influence of ligand characteristics on intrinsic properties of end carbon}, journal = {Crystal Growth \& Design}, volume = {13}, number = {10}, year = {2013}, month = {OCT}, pages = {4195-4199}, publisher = {AMER CHEMICAL SOC}, address = {1155 16TH ST, NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20036 USA}, abstract = {

Synthesis of porous carbons on direct carbonization of nonporous Zn-based MOFs has been achieved without using any additional carbon precursor. The effect of ligand nature on the resulting carbon porosity has been studied systematically using the MOFs synthesized from rigid and flexible ligands. The linear relations between Zn/C ratio of the MOF versus surface area of the resulting carbon, micro-porosity versus H-2 uptake achieved in these carbons, and surface area versus specific capacitance of the end carbons have been verified from the gas adsorption, molecular composition, and electrochemical studies, respectively. Cyclic voltammetry and charge-discharge cycling have been carried out to study the capacitive behavior of the carbons. The interdependence of capacitive behavior on the surface area has been analyzed using data derived from N-2 adsorption isotherms and charge-discharge curves. Among the carbons synthesized, C-MOF-2 shows maximal surface area of 1378 m(2)/g with a specific capacitance of 170 F/g at 1 A/g.

}, issn = {1528-7483}, doi = {10.1021/cg401122u}, author = {Aiyappa, Harshitha Barike and Pachfule, Pradip and Banerjee, Rahul and Kurungot, Sreekumar} } @article { ISI:000332124800027, title = {Post modification of MOF derived carbon via g-C3N4 entrapment for an efficient metal-free oxygen reduction reaction}, journal = {Chemical Communications}, volume = {50}, number = {25}, year = {2014}, month = {FEB}, pages = {3363-3366}, publisher = {ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY}, address = {THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

High surface area carbon with a nitrogen content of 7.0\% is derived from MOF via in situ g-C3N4 formation. The material shows excellent ORR activity with an onset potential of 0.035 V (vs. Hg/HgO) in alkaline medium apart from high durability and strong disinclination towards methanol crossover.

}, issn = {1359-7345}, doi = {10.1039/c3cc47620k}, author = {Pandiaraj, Sekar and Aiyappa, Harshitha Barike and Banerjee, Rahul and Kurungot, Sreekumar} } @article { ISI:000346189100095, title = {Phosphate enriched polyoxometalate based ionic salts for proton conduction}, journal = {RSC Advances}, volume = {5}, number = {3}, year = {2015}, month = {DEC}, pages = {2333-2337}, publisher = {ROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY}, address = {THOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND}, abstract = {

A series of [NiMo12O30(PO4)(8)](n-) POM anion and organic cation based ionic composites have been prepared in hydrothermal conditions. The ionic composites with protonated ethylene diamine molecules have been tested for proton conductivity.

}, issn = {2046-2069}, doi = {10.1039/c4ra07598f}, author = {Dey, Chandan and Kundu, Tanay and Aiyappa, Harshitha Barike and Banerjee, Rahul} } @article {43721, title = {Porous porphyrin organic polymer (PPOP) for visible light triggered hydrogen production}, journal = {Chemical Communications}, volume = {53}, year = {2017}, month = {APR}, pages = {4461-4464}, type = {Article}, chapter = {4461-4464}, abstract = {A visible light active porphyrin-based porous organic polymer having high chemical stability and surface area has been synthesized and its ability to influence the photocatalytic activity of large band gap-TiO2 nanoparticles has been tested. The resultant composite shows improved photocatalytic activity as compared to the parent precursors. This study provides insights into the photosensitizing ability of the polymer in addition to its ability to firmly harbor nanoparticles onto its surface.}, doi = {10.1039/c7cc00879a}, author = {Mukherjee, Gargi and Thote, Jayshri and Aiyappa, Harshitha Barike and Kandambeth, Sharath and Banerjee, Subhrashis and Vanka, Kumar and Banerjee, Rahul} }