Department of Physics

Department of Physics

Department Publications
Gurukula Kangri (Deemed to be University), Haridwar
68 publications
8 faculty contributors
Latest publication year: 2026

Research Papers

59 entries
1
Surface Wettability Engineering of Ga2O3 Thin Films by Oblique Angle Electron-Beam Deposition for Transparent Self-Cleaning Photovoltaic Coatings
Nisha | Physica B: Condensed Matter
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2026.418760
2
Impact of RF sputtering power on AZO thin films for flexible electro-optical applications
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pal | Crystal research and Technology
2026Index: Scopus
DOI: 10.1002/crat.202000144
3
Developing high-performance low-temperature CO2 gas sensors based on nanostructured CO3O4 thin films : A SOL –Gel approach and the role of Annealing
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pal | Surface Review and letters
2026Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218625X2550026X
4
Ce-Doped SnO2 Nanoparticles for Efficient PhotocatalyticDegradation of Organic Dyes and Antibiotics UnderSunlight Exposure
Dr. Himanshu Gupta | ChemPlusChem
2026Index: SCI
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cplu.70186
5
Enhancement of Electrochemical Properties of BiVO4: Role of Oxygen Vacancies Induced by Ag Ion Implantations
Dr. Richa Saini | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: DOI: 10.1039/D5CP04642D
6
Unraveling the influence of the presence of Tungsten on Microstructural, Photoluminescence and Opto-electrical Properties of MoOx films
Nisha | Optical Material
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2026.118097
7
Reduction of self assemble wrinkle structure of defect-rich MoSe2 phase using sulfur treatment
Nisha | Applied Physics A
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-026-09633-9
8
Defect-regulated carrier mobility correlation with enhanced photocatalysis performance of Fe-W co-doped V2O5
Dr. Richa Saini | Physica Scripta
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ae81fe
9
Fe-W co-doped V2O5 nanostructures with enhanced oxygen vacancy generation for photocatalytic dye degradation
Dr. Richa Saini | Scientific Reports
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-44277-y
10
Observation of polymorphic structure transition in phosphorus ion-implanted V2O5 thin films
Dr. Richa Saini | Scientific Reports
2026Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-48860-1
11
Influence of Post-Deposition Heat Treatment on Microstructural, Topographical, and Optical Properties of ZnSe Thin Film on c plane Sapphire Substrate
Nisha | Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, India Section A: Physical Sciences
2025Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1007/s40010-025-00944-9
12
DEVELOPING HIGH-PERFORMANCE LOW-TEMPERATURE CO2 GAS SENSORS BASED ON NANOSTRUCTURED CO3O4 THIN FILMS: A SOL–GEL APPROACH AND THE ROLE OF ANNEALING
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Surface Review and Letters
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1142/S0218625X2550026X
13
Exceptional stability and reusability of Cu-doped ZnO:SnO2 nanocomposites for photocatalysis under visible light
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Materials Chemistry and Physics
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2024.130021
14
Influence of Fluorine doping on electron transport characteristics of TiO2 for Perovskite solar cells: A combined Experimental and DFT analysis
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Hybrid Advances
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.hybadv.2024.100284
15
Enhanced nonlinear optical and optical limiting responses of 7-diethylamino-4-methyl coumarin functionalized with silver nanoparticles: A combined experimental and DFT study
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2024.115910
16
Solar light assisted enhanced photocatalytic activity of smart ternary ZnO:TiO2:SnO2 nanocomposites
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2024.108671
17
Nanocarbons decorated TiO2 as advanced nanocomposite fabric for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye and ciprofloxacin
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Diamond and Related Materials
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.diamond.2024.111435
18
Role of fluorine doping on the electron transport layer of F-doped TiO2 (Titanium dioxide) for photovoltaic systems and its environmental impact.
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Journal of Applied & Natural Science
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.31018/jans.v16i3.5835
19
Solar light driven enhanced in photocatalytic activity of novel Gd incorporated ZnO/SnO2 heterogeneous nanocomposites
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Scientific Reports
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-72186-5
20
A parametric study of crystal structure, phase stability, and conductivity of the novel phosphate-based composite electrolyte
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00339-024-07414-w
21
Impact of post deposition treatment on optoelectrical and microstructural properties of tin sulfide thin film for photovoltaic applications
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Physica Scripta
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ad511a
22
Role of Pyrophosphate Source for Improving Proton Conductivity and Stability of Sodium Dihydrogen Phosphate, Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 69 (2024)1493–1501.
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1134/S0036023624601338
23
Impact of post deposition treatment on optoelectrical and microstructural properties of tin sulfide thin film for photovoltaic applications
Nisha | Physica Scripta
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ad511a
24
Substitution of an isovalent Te-ion in SnSe thin films for tuning optoelectrical properties
Nisha | Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112226
25
Exploration of annealing effect on physical properties of Indium oxide films for gas sensors
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Physica B: Condensed Matter
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.physb.2023.415622
26
CuO/ZnO Type-II heterojunction modified by rGO nanosheets for improved photocatalytic mineralization of antibiotics
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jiec.2023.11.023
27
Structural and optical characteristics of Cr-doped TiO2 thin films synthesized by sol-gel method
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Optical Materials
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2024.115411
28
Ag-catalyzed strain engineering in ZnO for tailoring defects towards bacterial inactivation and removal of organic dyes for environmental sustainability
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
2024Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2024.134460
29
Enhanced Opto-Electrical Properties of Chalcogenide-Rich Tin Selenide Thin Film after Incorporatin Sulfur Yielding Tin Sulfoselenide
Dr. Pawan Kumar | ChemisrtySelect
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202301545
30
Effect of different substrates on microstructural and optoelectrical properties of thermally evaporated CdSe thin films
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Materials Letters:X
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100222
31
Role of cerium pyrophosphate for improving protonic conduction and stabilization of SDP.2H2O composite electrolytes
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Inorganic Chemistry Communications
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inoche.2023.111614
32
Controllable synthesis of Ce-doped ZnO: TiO2 nanospheres for photocatalytic degradation of MB dye and levofloxacin under sunlight light irradiation
Dr. Richa Saini | Optical Materials
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114167
33
The impact of annealing on the electrical properties of ITO/n-CdSe Schottky junctions deposited by pulsed laser deposition technique
Nisha | Indian Journal of Physics
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12648-022-02473-2
34
Tunability in the optoelectrical performance of n-SnS(1−x)Sex thin films for photovoltaic applications
Nisha | New Journal of Chemistry
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1039/d3nj03296e
35
The role of vast off-stoichiometry of SnSe thin film on structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties for photovoltaic applications
Nisha | Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1007/s10854-023-10805-z
36
Enhanced Opto-Electrical Properties of Chalcogenide-Rich Tin Selenide Thin Film after Incorporating Sulfur Yielding Tin Sulfoselenide
Nisha | ChemistrySelect
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1002/slct.202301545
37
Exploring the nonlinear optical limiting activity of para-aminobenzoic acid by experimental and DFT approach
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.114987
38
Ion beam engineering of implanted ZnO thin films for solar cell and lighting applications
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Chemical Engineering Journal Advances
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.ceja.2023.100501
39
RGO supported ZnO/SnO2 Z-scheme heterojunctions with enriched ROS production towards enhanced photocatalytic mineralization of phenolic compounds and antibiotics at low temperature
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.040
40
Influence of Gd doping on gas sensing performance of Gd-(ZnO/TiO2) nanocomposites
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Optical Materials
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2023.113919
41
Hollow cylindrical ternary ZnO/Co3O4/CuO nanocomposite thick film on inter-digitated electrodes for selective ammonia gas sensing
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Surfaces and Interfaces
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103404
42
The role of vast off stoichiometry of SnSe thin film on structural, morphological, optical, and electrical properties for photovoltaic applications
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10805-z
43
Investigation the effect of dopant Te on CdSe thin films deposited by RF magnetron sputtering method
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Physica Scripta
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/accabc
44
Study the hall effect and DC conductivity of CdSe and Te doped CdSe thin films prepared by RF magnetron sputtering method
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Materials Letters:X
2023Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100204
45
Influence of S/Sn ratio on microstructural, morphological and optical properties of tin monosulfide thin films
Nisha | Optical Material
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112792
46
The influence of post-growth heat treatment on the optical properties of pulsed laser deposited ZnO thin films
Nisha | Applied Physics A
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1007/s00339-022-05511-2
47
Performance of RF sputtered V2O5 interface layer in p-type CdTe/Ag Schottky diode
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Optical Materials
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2022.112176
48
ZnO-CdO nanocomposites incorporated with graphene oxide nanosheets for efficient photocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A, thymol blue and ciprofloxacin
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Journal of Hazardous Materials
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2021.127332
49
Gd-doped ZnO:TiO2 heterogenous nanocomposites for advance oxidation process
Dr. L. P. Purohit | Materials Research Bulletin
2022Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1016/j.materresbull.2021.111534
50
Conduction and stability performance of CsH2PO4 with NaH2PO4/ZrO2 for fuel cell
Dharm Veer | Material Research Express
2021Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2053-1591/ac27d0
51
Behaviour and Ionic Conduction in the Composite Electrolytes CsH2PO4/SDP.2H2O
Dharm Veer | Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry
2021Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1134/S003602362114014X
52
A synergistic approach to achieving high conduction and stability of CsH2PO4/NaH2PO4/ZrO2 composites for fuel cells
Dharm Veer | Materials Advances
2021Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: 10.1039/d1ma00612f
53
Structural, thermal and electrical properties of composites electrolytes (1−x) CsH2PO4/ x ZrO2 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.4) for fuel cell with advanced electrode
Dharm Veer | SN Applied Sciences
2021Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-04097-9
54
Tailoring and optimization of hybrid ZnO:TiO2:CdO nanomaterials for advance oxidation process under visible light
Dr. Pankaj Kumar Pal | Applied Surface Science
2020Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2020.145326
55
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopic study of silicon surface passivation in alcoholic iodine and bromine solutions
Dr. Neha Batra | Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy
2014Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4863087
56
Titanium di-oxide films using a less hygroscopic colloidal precursor, , Vol 144 (3) 2014, pp 242-246
Dr. Neha Batra | Material Chemistry & Physics
2014Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2013.11.067
57
Effect of low thermal budget annealing on surface passivation of silicon by ALD based aluminum oxide films,
Dr. Neha Batra | Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
2014Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CP03430A
58
A comparative study of silicon surface passivation using ethanolic iodine and bromine solutions
Dr. Neha Batra | Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
2012Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2011.04.028
59
Study of C–V characteristics in thin n+-p-p+ silicon solar cells and induced junction n-p-p+ cell structures
Dr. Neha Batra | Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells
2010Index: Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, ESCI, UGC CARE, Peer Review
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2010.03.019

Conference Papers

7 entries
1
X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of NaH2PO4/CeP2O7 Powder Electrolyte
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Prabha Materials Science Letters | NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EXPLORING MATERIAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS (NCEMST-2024)
2025National
DOI: https://doi.org/10.33889/PMSL.2025.4.2.015
2
A Study to Investigate the Influence of γ Radiation on Microwave Absorption Characteristics of Barium Titanate/Exfoliated Graphite Nanocomposite
Dr. Richa Saini | IEEE | International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, Communication and Computers (ELEXCOM) At: IIT Roorkee
2024International
DOI: 10.1109/ELEXCOM58812.2023.10370423
3
Review of the Literature on the Thermal Stability and Conductivity of Solid Acid Fuel Cells
Dr. Pawan Kumar | Macromolecular Symposia | NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MATERIALS AND DEVICES (NCMD-2023)
2024International
DOI: 10.1002/masy.202400119
4
Heat transport in nanowires
Dr. Richa Saini | AIP Conf. Proc. 2220 | 3rd International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics
2020International
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0001650
5
Effect of sintering temperature on the structural and optical properties of cerium oxide nanoparticles
Dr. Richa Saini | AIP Conf. Proc. 2220 | 3rd International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics
2020International
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0001976
6
Various polarization mechanisms involved in ionic crystals
Dr. Richa Saini | AIP Conf. Proc. 2220 | 3rd International Conference on Condensed Matter and Applied Physics
2020International
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0003510
7
Silicon Surface Passivation by Al2O3 film using Atomic Layer Deposition
Dr. Neha Batra | Physics of Semiconductor Devices. Environmental Science and Engineering, Springer | International Workshop on Physics of Semiconductor Devices
2013International
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-03002-9_97

Book Chapters

2 entries
1
Therapeutic Strategies by Utilizing Nanoparticles to Combat Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Nisha | JPS Scientific Publication | India
2025Index: None
2
Hazardous Chemicals Overview, Toxicological Profile, Challenges, and Future Perspectives (Toxic potential of azo dyes: A broader understanding)
Dr. Richa Saini | Stacy Masucci | United States
2024Index: None
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95235-4.00039-6