Department of Science and Technology (DST)

July 24, 2026 3:40 PM

Indian scientists develop low-cost technology to improve zinc-air batteries

Scientists have developed a low-cost technology that could make rechargeable zinc-air batteries more efficient, safer and cheaper, offering a potential boost to green energy storage and electric mobility. The breakthrough, achieved by a team led by Dr S. Devaraj at SASTRA Deemed University with support from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), centres on a new nanofluid electrolyte that improves battery performance while reducing corrosion. Researchers said the electrolyte remains s...

May 25, 2026 10:22 PM

India, Spain discuss deeper cooperation in astrophysics and emerging technologies

India and Spain on Monday held high-level discussions to expand bilateral cooperation in astrophysics, emerging technologies and industrial research during a meeting between Union Minister Jitendra Singh and a Spanish delegation led by Eva Ortega-Paíno in New Delhi. The meeting, held at Kartavya Bhavan, focused on strengthening collaboration in science, technology and innovation, with particular emphasis on astrophysics, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital transformation and indust...

May 22, 2026 2:17 PM

Indian researchers develop cost-effective high-performance thermal battery material for clean energy storage

Researchers in India have developed a cost-effective and high-performance thermal energy storage material that could significantly improve the efficiency of thermal batteries used in concentrated solar power plants and industrial waste heat recovery systems. The breakthrough has been achieved by scientists at the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI), an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Thermal energy s...