VINAYAK GANAPATI PARALE

Last Updated :2025/07/10

Affiliations, Positions
International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter, Associate Professor (Special Appointment)
Web Site
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=iRRL5sYAAAAJ&hl=en
E-mail
vgp1987hiroshima-u.ac.jp
Self-introduction
My research lies at the intersection of aerogels and advanced functional materials, with a strong emphasis on sustainable development and high-performance applications. Over the years, I have made significant contributions to advancing aerogel technologies for energy storage, thermal insulation, and electrocatalysis, with applications spanning both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments. Currently, my work focuses on enhancing the mechanical strength, thermal stability, and multifunctionality of aerogels to meet the demanding conditions of future Mars colonization and other extreme environments.

Basic Information

Major Professional Backgrounds

  • 06.2/01, 05.2/01, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Yonsei University, South Korea, Postdoc Researcher
  • 06.2/01, 03.2/02, Aerogel Materials Research Center, Yonsei University, South Korea, Research Professor
  • 04.2/02, International Institute for Sustainability with Knotted Chiral Meta Matter, Associate Professor (Special Appointment)

Educational Backgrounds

  • Shivaji University, Department of Physics, India, 2008, 2010
  • Shivaji University, Department of Physics, Materials Science, India, 2010, 2013

Research Activities

Academic Papers

  1. Boosting the photoelectrochemical performance of ZnO nanorods with Co-doped Zn-ZIFs metal-organic frameworks for water splitting studies, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 20240403
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  2. Investigation of compound state of SiO2-TiO2 aerogel synthesized through controlled sol-gel reaction, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 20240415
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  3. Studies on the ZnCl2 activated carbons derived from Sabal palmetto and Pterospermum acerifolium leaves for EDLC application, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 202405
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  4. ★, Mechanically strengthened aerogels through multiscale, multicompositional, and multidimensional approaches: A review, Advanced Materials, 20240502
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  5. ★, A NiFeSn oxyhydroxide electrocatalyst wet gel for highly efficient water electrolysis in alkaline media, Nano Energy, 20240601
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  6. Combi-Matrix Based on TiO2 Aerogel for Diagnosis of Sepsis Using Laser Desorption and Ionization Mass Spectrometry, ACS Applied Nano Materials, 20240605
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  7. Optimized Fabrication of Supercapacitor Using MOF-Derived NiCo2O4 with Porous Carbon as Cathode: Electrochemical Characterization and Stability Analysis using Time Series Analysis Technique, ACS Applied Electronic Materials, 20240605
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  8. ★, Polymer-incorporated MXene aerogels: synthesis, classification, and properties, Polymer Reviews, 20240226
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  9. Harnessing morphological alteration from microflowers to nanoparticles and cations synergy (Co:Ni) in binder-free cobalt nickel vanadate thin film cathodes synthesized via SILAR method for hybrid supercapacitor devices, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 202407
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  10. Low temperature glycine nitrate combustion synthesis of nanostructured zinc ferrites for enhanced visible light-driven methylene blue degradation, Emergent Materials, 202408
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  11. ★, Synergistic effects of multi-dimensionality in an aerogel for lithium-ion battery anodes with an enhanced capacitive contribution, Chemical Engineering Journal, 497, 154789, 20241001
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  12. ★, Sol-gel synthesized homogeneous nanofibers to multidimensional in-situ and ex-situ silica nanofiber aerogels in thermal management applications, Chemical Engineering Journal, 202501
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  13. Unveiling the thermal management and flame retardancy of polyimide nano-crosslinked aminosilane modified MXene aerogels, Polymer Degradation and Stability, 202504
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  14. Role of annealing temperature in synthesis and characterization of Li0.2Zn0.6Fe2.2O4 for photocatalytic dye degradation, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 20250205
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  15. Ionotropically-engineered synthesis of mechanically robust hybrid sodium alginate–silica aerogels with enhanced specific surface area for high-capacity and selective dye adsorption from wastewater, Chemical Engineering Journal, 20250301
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  16. Chemical Bath Synthesis of Binder-Free Nickel Vanadate Cathodes for Hybrid Supercapacitor Systems: Tailoring Morphology and Surface Area via Monitoring Hydrolyzing Agent, Advanced Sustainable Systems, 202412
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  17. Stoichiometric dependent MoS2 with tuned edge sulfur as excellent anode material for Li-ion batteries, Nano Trends, 202503
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  18. Amorphous, binder-free cobalt manganese phosphate cathodes prepared by SILAR method for asymmetric supercapacitors: Harnessing cationic synergy, Synthetic Metals, 202504
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  19. Reduced Graphene Oxide–Sodium Manganese Oxide Nanowire Nanocomposite Aerogels for Asymmetric Supercapacitors: Impact of Composite Concentration, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 20250415
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  20. Conductivity boosted BiVO4 for enhanced OER and supercapacitive performance: stability insights with modeling, predictions, and forecasting using machine learning technique, Energy Materials, 20250418
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  21. Magnesium ammonium phosphate nanosheets: Synthesis, characterization, and electrochemical performance for high-capacity supercapacitors, Journal of Power Sources, 20250630
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  22. Enhancing dye degradation with Li–Ni ferrite: A sol-gel auto-combustion synthesis strategy with temperature tunable properties, Materials Chemistry and Physics, 20250701
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  23. Rational engineering of isostructural 1D cobalt hydroxide decorated 2D cobalt phosphate cathodes aided with isotype (p-p) junctions for hybrid supercapacitors, JOURNAL OF POWER SOURCES, 649, 20250901
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  24. Improved charge carrier dynamics in rationally designed F-g-C3N4/In2O3 type II heterojunction for efficient pollutant removal: Mechanistic insights, real-world applications, and toxicity study, JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING, 74, 202505
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  25. Morphological modulation of Co-based zeolitic imidazolate framework for oxygen evolution reaction, Journal of Materials Science & Technology, 225, 277-287, 20250801
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