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Biography
Dr Banerjee has always been fascinated by the electrochemical processes, particularly in the areas of energy storage, conversion and corrosion. This fascination led her Monash University to pursue a PhD examining the effect of various surface modifications on the electrochemical kinetics of a degrading metal surface. After her PhD, she integrated her knowledge in electrochemistry with carbon-based nanomaterials and ventured into the field of energy storage and conversion. Her current research interest includes, electrochemistry of various interfaces, energy storage materials and systems, advanced carbon based materials, corrosion, functional coatings and nanotechnology and nanomaterials.
Research interests
Electron transfer governs the pathway of chemical reactions. However, owing to their speed and size, tracing electron movement is difficult using traditional spectroscopy and synthetic chemistry. Consequently our knowledge of the driving forces for many reactions in nature remains elusive. Electrochemistry offers the potential to investigate these processes directly by the detection of electrons and ions involved. Electrochemistry has significant impact in our society. For example, many physiological processes in human body involve complex electrochemical reactions at electrified interfaces, energy storage and conversion in batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells are governed by various electrochemical processes. Additionally, understanding and mitigation of corrosion problems, development of biomedical and other chemical sensors requires advanced knowledge of electrochemistry. Thus, Dr Banerjee’s research focuses on the interdisciplinary area of electrochemistry with a focus on advanced micro to macro length scale energy storage systems, and advanced polymeric and nanostructured coatings for mitigation of corrosion in metallic systems.
Dr Banerjee has received seven prestigious awards, the most significant being the Early Career Researchers Award from Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Association of Australia.
Other awards include:
- Monash Engineering Women's Leadership Award, 2017, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria-3800, Australia
- Monash Engineering Women's Leadership Award, 2015, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria-3800, Australia
- ‘Best poster award’ (3rd place) in Corrosion and Prevention 2012, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Showcasing Early Career Researchers Award in the Three Minute Thesis category from Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Association of Australia, 2011
- The Brian Cherry Forum Award for the best thesis presentation in corrosion science and technology from Australasian Corrosion Association (ACA), Victoria branch, 2011
- Award for outstanding oral presentation in the 1st Annual Monash University Chemical Engineering Conference, Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia, 2011
- ‘Best Poster Award’ in Australia-India Joint Symposium on Smart Nano Materials in Victoria, 2011
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Chemical Engineering, PhD, Surface modification of magnesium alloys, MONASH UNIVERSITY
Research area keywords
- Electrochemistry
- Energy
- nanotechnology
- batteries
- supercapacitors
- 2D materials
- nanomaterials
- carbon
- coatings
- corrosion
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 1 Finished
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ARC Training Centre for Future Energy Storage Technologies
Forsyth, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Li, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Macfarlane, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kouzani, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Talbot, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pringle, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Howlett, P. C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kerr, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Nahavandi, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fielding, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walker, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Chiefari, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Rider, A. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Wang, Y. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Sceats, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Evans, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ho, H. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Savage, S. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Pannu, M. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Alarco, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Zhang, X. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chakraborty Banerjee, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kar, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cox, G. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Buss, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Brodribb, R. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Prior, B. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Voigt, P. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Macpherson, T. (Partner Investigator (PI))
6/05/19 → 5/05/24
Project: Research
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Selective recovery of critical metals from spent lithium-ion batteries using maleic acid-based deep eutectic solvent
Biniaz, P., Gol, R., Askari, S., Hora, Y., Chakraborty Banerjee, P. & Bhattacharya, S., May 2025, In: Resources, Conservation and Recycling. 217, 12 p., 108177.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Citations (Scopus) -
Graphene–calcium carbonate coating to improve the degradation resistance and mechanical integrity of a biodegradable implant
Choudhary, L., Banerjee, P. C., Singh Raman, R. K., Lobo, D. E., Easton, C. D., Majumder, M., Witte, F. & Löffler, J. F., Jan 2024, In: Journal of Magnesium and Alloys. 12, 1, p. 394-404 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access7 Citations (Scopus) -
Remarkably corrosion resistant graphene coating on steel enabled through metallurgical tailoring
Raman, R. K. S., Sanjid, A., Banerjee, P. C., Arya, A. K., Parmar, R., Amati, M. & Gregoratti, L., 26 Sept 2024, In: Small. 20, 39, 12 p., 2302498.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access9 Citations (Scopus) -
Review of the role of CVD growth parameters on graphene coating characteristics and the resulting corrosion resistance
Anisur, M. R., Raman, R. K. S., Banerjee, P. C. & Al-Saadi, S., 15 Jul 2024, In: Surface and Coatings Technology. 487, 25 p., 130934.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access12 Citations (Scopus) -
Removal of metals from water using MOF-based composite adsorbents
Zadehahmadi, F., Eden, N. T., Mahdavi, H., Konstas, K., Mardel, J. I., Shaibani, M., Banerjee, P. C. & Hill, M. R., 13 May 2023, In: Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology. 9, 5, p. 1305-1330 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access53 Citations (Scopus)