Department of Physics

Department of Physics

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

Research Papers

32 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
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
6
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
7
Regulation of oxygen vacancies by gamma-irradiation in BiVO4 thin films and their electrochemical performance
Dr. Richa Saini | Ceramics International
2025Index: Scopus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2025.02.098
8
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
9
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
10
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
11
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
12
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
13
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
14
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
15
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
16
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
17
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
18
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
19
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
20
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
21
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
22
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
23
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
24
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
25
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
26
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
27
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
28
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
29
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
30
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
31
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
32
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

3 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
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
3
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