Pooja Aggarwal
@poojaaggarwal05
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PhD student @IITKanpur || Alumnus @IITMadras, Delhi University || Explorer & Learner.
Kanpur
Joined November 2022
Applications are now open for FY2026 Postdoctoral Fellowships (Short-term(PE)(2nd)). Please submit your application forms via Japanese host institutions to the JSPS Electronic Application System. 🕔 Deadline: Jan. 9, 5 p.m. (JST) 🔗 https://t.co/oXNeGojbRU
#fellowship #postdocs
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🚨Applications are now open for 2026 @BeckmanIllinois Postdoctoral Fellowships! We provide 3 years of support ($63k/year) for candidates conducting interdisciplinary research with two or more Beckman faculty members. Please apply and RT!
beckman.illinois.edu
The Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign offers three postdoctoral fellow programs to support outstanding scientists: Beckman Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program,...
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Can a tiny water droplet decide the fate of excitons? 💧 Yes! Reverse micelles let us tune charge vs. energy transfer in CsPbBr3-Rhodamine systems-making FRET shine bright for light-harvesting innovation. @IITKanpur
https://t.co/wxvBcrVCtZ
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We are hiring three postdocs in the @CHEMINA_Lab in diverse projects from aptamer SELEX to biosensing. Please apply to one of our three openings: 🔹Aptamer SELEX: https://t.co/OO2mvzrBuy 🔹Focal Molography: https://t.co/YewBvLkcdO 🔹Nanobiosensors: https://t.co/a6W7N5Ulxg
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Ligand density optimisation turned out to be an interesting study in the case of perovskites, as demonstrated by @Soumyad91477044 🥳 Check out it in our new publication in @ACSPublications, JPCL. 👇🏻
New insights on perovskite nanocrystals! Our latest paper shows how tuning OAmBr ligand density in CsPbBr3 NCs enhances charge transfer & stability for solar cells. CPB12 hits 10x higher efficiency! Curious? Dive into the science! @IITKanpur @ANRFIndia
https://t.co/iN4SGYaSdr
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🌍 Sunlight + Halide Perovskites = Green Chemistry Revolution? Our @AdvMater review unpacks how these rising stars can drive clean fuels & organic synthesis—and what hurdles lie ahead. A must-read for the future of sustainable photocatalysis! https://t.co/b6IYLjeEJi
@IITKanpur
advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
This review provides the state-of-the-art overview of halide perovskite-based photocatalysts for hydrogen production from water and halogen acid solutions, CO2 reduction into value-added chemicals,...
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How do charge flow at perovskite nanocrystals interface? We explored how different ligands stick to the surface and either block or allow hole transfer. PhZ, smartly bypasses these blocks, keeping charge flowing longer! @iitkanpur @ACS_ANM
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Perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) have emerged as key materials in photovoltaics. Yet, a fundamental understanding of their interfacial interactions with charge acceptor molecules is essential for...
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📣 Just out in Small (Wiley)! @WileyGlobal Phase segregation in mixed-halide perovskites is a well-known challenge—but what if we could steer holes away from iodide and halt phase instability at its root? We do exactly that👇 @IITKanpur
https://t.co/tuWwRV9fRq
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"Pooja throwing a 'PetPooja' feast for all of us.
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It was exciting to present my work and assisting the symposiums at MRS Spring Meetings and Exhibit 2025 in Seattle, USA! ✨ Grateful for the new experiences, cool connections, and free conference snacks 😛🥂 #internationalconference #posterpresentation #MRS2025
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Long-lived charge-separated states are considered "holy grail" of 3rd-gen photovoltaics—vital for enhancing device efficiency and enabling slow processes like photocatalysis. We achieve this via molecular engineering of phenazine-based HTMs. https://t.co/3qd8Nyxiuc
@IITKanpur
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Achieving long-lived charge-separated states is crucial for enhancing perovskite solar cell efficiencies and photocatalysis. Conventional hole transport materials suffer from defects causing recomb...
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Molecular-level understanding for achieving long-lived charge-separated states are now published in small. 👇🏻 https://t.co/aGsfZXCdPQ
@IITKanpur
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Achieving long-lived charge-separated states is crucial for enhancing perovskite solar cell efficiencies and photocatalysis. Conventional hole transport materials suffer from defects causing recomb...
We embed passivation within the HTM molecule using phenazine derivatives, enabling prolonged charge separation. No need for external treatments! Massive kudos to Pooja & Ayushi for leading this with rigor and creativity 🙌 @WileyGlobal #Perovskite #MaterialsScience
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Check out my new work in @ChemCommun addressing the stability issues of Perovskites with the introduction of a small ligand, PBTC.
Phase segregation in mixed-halide perovskites disrupts emission & efficiency. PBTC solves this by delocalizing holes into the ligand shell, preventing charge buildup & stabilizing composition. A step toward durable perovskite devices! @IITKanpur
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Harnessing light energy for smarter catalysis! ☀️⚡ Our latest work uses perovskite nanocrystals to direct energy to catalytic sites, boosting efficiency 3x! 🚀 Plus, a clever surface tweak (SOBr₂) also enhances charge transfer. @IITKanpur @ACS_AMI
https://t.co/GA1LD9knsr
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Metal halide perovskite nanocrystals (NCs), known for their strong visible-light absorption and tunable optoelectronic properties, show significant promise for photocatalytic applications. However,...
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#JusticeForAnkit How many more researchers must be sacrificed before we wake up? Ankit's tragic loss demands absolute justice. We @Chemistry_IITK vow to prevent another life lost. Stand with us, this could happen to your loved one. @IITKanpur @Director_IITK
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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Sir Fraser Stoddart, Nobel Laureate and cherished member of @NorthwesternU. His groundbreaking contributions transformed the field of #chemistry and inspired countless scientists worldwide. ➡️ https://t.co/S7e0nwfruD
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Ever wondered where the magic happens in perovskites? It’s all at the interface! 🧪🔍 The active sites where acceptor molecules interact in perovskites have been unclear—until now! We’ve mapped the active binding sites for hole transporters. @IITKanpur
https://t.co/mGV3ApDIHr
advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (NCs) show promise for photovoltaics, but efficient charge extraction is limited by unclear acceptor molecule interaction sites. This study identifies and maps...
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Honored to receive the Director's Appreciation Letter for being recognized as one of the best tutors in the course! 🥳 Grateful for the opportunity to make an impact and continue learning. 😇#Grateful #Achievement #TeachingExcellence @IITKanpur
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Channeling energy/charge carriers towards catalytic cite is fascinating! 💡 Our cascading strategies—charge carrier dissociation + surface modification—unlock efficient photocatalysis & solar energy conversion.🌞 @IITKanpur
https://t.co/X63ylPeKzo
pubs.acs.org
Excited-state interactions at the interfaces of nanocrystals play a crucial role in determining photocatalytic efficiency. CsPbBr3 nanocrystals (CPB NCs), celebrated for their exceptional photophys...
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