Nikhil Srivastav

PhD Scholar & Solar Energy Researcher

Pioneering sustainable energy solutions through innovative research in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) and renewable energy technologies at Banaras Hindu University.

About Me

Dedicated researcher passionate about sustainable energy and advanced materials

Current Research

I am currently pursuing Ph.D. at the Department of Chemistry, Institute of Science, BHU under the supervision of Prof. Pankaj Srivastava. My research focuses on "Studies on materials development for solar energy harvesting through DSSC".

My work encompasses renewable energy technologies, with particular expertise in Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS), DFT simulations, and natural dye applications in solar cells.

DSSC DFT Simulation EIS Solar Energy
9.25
PhD CGPA
8+
Publications
PMRF
Fellowship
10+
Conferences

Research Areas

Exploring innovative approaches to sustainable energy technologies

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Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Developing high-efficiency DSSC using natural dyes and novel photoanode materials with advanced characterization techniques.

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DFT Simulations

Computational studies using Gaussian09 to understand molecular interactions and optimize photosensitizer performance.

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Green Synthesis

Eco-friendly synthesis of TiOβ‚‚ nanoparticles using plant extracts for enhanced photovoltaic applications.

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Electrochemical Analysis

Advanced EIS studies to understand charge transport dynamics and optimize solar cell performance.

Recent Publications

Contributing to the advancement of solar energy research

Bio-capped synthesis of TiOβ‚‚ nanoparticle using Murraya koenigii leaf extract via ultrasonication assisted sol-gel method and its advanced DSSC performance
Yoganand Singh, Himanshu Patel, Ananya Rai, Sakshi Singh, Nikhil Srivastav, Pankaj Srivastava
Next Materials, Volume 8, p 100680, 2025
Comparative study of natural dyes extracted from dark red and yellow Frangipani flowers (Plumeria rubra L.) as DSSC sensitizer
Tiwari, A., Sharma, S., Srivastav, N. and Srivastava, P.
Optik, 317, p.172055, 2024
Utilization of natural dyes extracted from mustard flower as photosensitizer for DSSC: Experimental and computational studies
Tiwari, A., Srivastav, N. and Srivastava, P.
Results in Optics, p.10063, 2024
Azaboratrane as an exceptionally potential organocatalyst for the activation of COβ‚‚ and coupling with epoxide
Mohmmad Faizan, Nikhil Srivastav, Ravinder Pawar
Journal of Molecular Catalysis, Volume 521, March 2022

Let's Collaborate

Interested in renewable energy research or looking to collaborate on sustainable technology projects? I'd love to hear from you.

πŸ“§ niksalien3@bhu.ac.in
πŸ“± +91 9455787229
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πŸ”¬ ORCID: 0009-0009-1881-6861