Dr. Amrita Jain has been awarded the degree of Doctor of Science (Habilitation) in the discipline of Mechanical Engineering.
The habilitation achievement entitled “Development of Novel Sustainable Materials for Supercapacitors with Polymer Electrolytes” summarizes the scientific accomplishments of Dr. Amrita Jain in the field of advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage. Her research focuses on the development of sustainable carbon-based electrode materials, polymer and ionogel electrolytes, and high-performance supercapacitors designed to meet the growing demand for efficient and environmentally responsible energy storage technologies.
Dr. Jain’s scientific work encompasses the synthesis, modification, and characterization of innovative electrode and electrolyte materials, with particular emphasis on sustainable carbon materials derived from renewable resources and waste biomass. Her studies have demonstrated the potential of bio-derived nanoporous carbons obtained from sugarcane bagasse, mushroom biomass, and polymer precursors for use in electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), combining high electrochemical performance with environmental sustainability. Her research has also contributed to the development of advanced polymer gel electrolytes and ionogel systems that improve ionic conductivity, mechanical flexibility, safety, and long-term stability of energy storage devices.
A significant aspect of her research concerns the optimization of electrode–electrolyte interactions in supercapacitors. Recent studies conducted at IPPT PAN demonstrated the superior electrochemical performance of mesoporous edge-free carbon materials combined with ionogel electrolytes, providing new insights into the design of next-generation flexible energy storage devices. Her work also includes the development of surface-modified carbon materials, carbon nanotube-based electrodes, and ionic-liquid-containing polymer electrolytes for high-performance supercapacitor applications.
Dr. Jain has actively participated in numerous international research collaborations involving leading research institutions from Poland, Japan, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, India. Her recent publications include collaborations with researchers from Tohoku University (Japan), the Slovak Academy of Sciences, VŠB–Technical University of Ostrava (Czech Republic), and other international partners, reflecting the interdisciplinary and global character of her research activities.
Her scientific achievements are documented in numerous publications in leading international journals such as /NPG Asia Materials/, /Journal of Power Sources, Electrochimica Acta,/ /Journal of Energy Storage/, /ChemSusChem/, and /Materials Science and Engineering B/. Particularly noteworthy are her contributions to the development of sustainable carbon materials from biomass and polymers, advanced gel polymer electrolytes, and high-capacitance supercapacitor systems. Her research has demonstrated significant improvements in capacitance, energy density, cycling stability, and environmental sustainability of electrochemical energy storage devices.
In addition to her publication record, Dr. Jain has actively disseminated her research through invited lectures and presentations at major international conferences, including MRS, ISE, E-MRS, Thermec, FuNaM, and other scientific meetings devoted to materials science, nanotechnology, and energy storage. Through these activities, she has contributed to strengthening international scientific cooperation and promoting innovative solutions for sustainable energy technologies. She is also active symposium organizer of EMRS Fall Meeting.
The results of Dr. Jain’s research contribute significantly to the advancement of technologies supporting renewable energy systems, portable and wearable electronics, and environmentally responsible energy solutions. Her work combines fundamental materials science with practical applications, addressing key challenges related to energy storage, sustainability, and the transition toward low-carbon technologies.
