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Nano based Phase Change Materials for Thermal Storage Applications: A ReviewBy T.R. Heera, Gengan Saravanan
Abstract: Conventional thermal energy storage systems have low energy storage densities and are incapable of undergoing isothermal storage process. Phase Change Materials (PCMs) are gaining attention as potential materials for thermal energy storage from intermittent renewable energy sources. Latent heat storage materials (LHS) called PCMs can release or absorb heat energy when a change in physical state occurs. Although PCMs have high energy storage density, their poor thermal conductivity remains a …
Published in International Journal of Applied Nanotechnology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 28–33 Read article →
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A Novel Approach to Pulse Anodizing for Decreasing Energy Consumption and Increasing ProductivityBy Gengan Saravanan, Subramanian Mohan
Abstract: Anodizing is a resourceful method used to give aesthetic appearance and to prevent a metal from corrosion by forming an oxide layer over its surface. Depending upon the different fields of application various power supply such as direct current (DC) and pulsed current (PC) are used. This paper reviews an existing anodizing method which can be optimized with a few simple guidelines. Several current densities and pulse periods were tested …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–39 Read article →
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Review on Green Corrosion InhibitorsBy Gengan Saravanan, T. R. Heera
Abstract: Green corrosion inhibitors have attracted considerable research interest in the recent years due to the increase in environmental awareness and restrictions on traditional corrosion inhibitors due to their intrinsic toxicity. Natural products extracts are a good source of green corrosion inhibitors, because they contain the necessary elements such as O, C, N, and S, that helps in attachment of these compounds on metals or alloys which results in development of …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article →
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Ionic liquids: as a solvent for electrodeposition of metals and energy conversionsBy Gengan Saravanan, T. R. Heera
Abstract: Over the past decade, Ionic Liquids have attracted much interest for their use as non-aqueous electrolytes in electrochemical applications. In this context, their conductivity as well as their electrochemical stability are the most important physical properties. Together with other interesting properties such as their negligible vapor pressure and their non-flammability, they appear to be ideal electrolytes for many interesting applications such as electrodeposition of metals with maximum current efficiency (CE) …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–38 Read article →
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Electrochemical CO2 Reduction on Metal ElectrodesBy Gengan Saravanan
Abstract: Carbon dioxide is a probable carbon resource plentiful on earth. It is also a greenhouse gas with a rapidly increasing atmospheric concentration during the last two centuries. Carbon dioxide can be electrochemically reduced to useful products under mild conditions. However, the energy conversion efficiency is low that, may discourage practical application of CO2 reduction in the very near future. However, the significance of the CO2 reduction will be re-evaluated in …
Published in International Journal of Renewable Energy and its Commercialization · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 14–15 Read article →
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Porous Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Energy StorageBy Gengan Saravanan
Abstract: The climate change and energy demand promote the rapid development of electrochemical energy-storage devices. Due to an excellent chemical stability, high electronic conductivity and large specific surface area, porous carbon materials have always been considering as a promising candidate for electrochemical energy storage. This focus review summaries recent advances in the synthesis of various porous carbon materials electrochemical energy storage devices like lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors, lithium-ion hybrid capacitors have been …
Published in International Journal of Energetic Materials · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–16 Read article →
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Nanomedical applications of Chitosan – A brief overviewBy T. R. Heera, Gengan Saravanan
Abstract: Chitin and chitosan are versatile biopolymers that can be subjected to several structural changes by altering them chemically and mechanically to develop desirable properties, functions and applications. Chitin and chitosan have remarkable potential for nanomedical applications because of their significant properties such as biocompatibility, biodegradability and non-toxicity. These biopolymers have the ability to be easily processed in the form of gels, sponges, membranes, beads and scaffolds. This review deals with …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article →
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Noble metal nanoparticles for electrochemical oxidation and sensor of GlucoseBy Gengan Saravanan, T. R. Heera
Abstract: The electrochemical oxidation of glucose without enzyme is one of the aims that many researchers have been trying to achieve. The non-enzymatic glucose oxidation attains closer to practical applications. The electrochemical oxidation of glucose molecules involves complex processes of adsorption, electron transfer, and subsequent chemical rearrangement, which are combined with the surface reactions on the metal surfaces. The information about the direct oxidation of glucose on solid-state surfaces as well …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article →
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Core/Shell structures embedded polyaniline nanocomposite for Solar cellsBy Gengan Saravanan, T. R. Heera
Abstract: The synthesis and characterization of the conducting polyaniline (Pani) films embedded with Co2+ doped, PVA capped PbS/ZnS core-shell particles as photoluminescent boosters is reported. The photoluminescence intensity of the core-shell particles –Pani film had increased significantly.Periodic arrangement of the nanoclusters of the core-shell particles in the continuous conductive polymer matrix and high carrier density promise this material for the photoelectrochemical applications. Solid -state photovoltaic cells have been fabricated with PbS:Co/ZnS-Pani …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 8–18 Read article →
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Kinetics of Nucleation and Growth of Metal Nanoparticles – A Mini ReviewBy Gengan Saravanan
Abstract: The prediction of nucleation and growth model for metal nanoparticles is very much important in the field of catalysis and fuel cell technology. In this mini review, discuss the initial stages of nucleation and growth model for 2D and 3D instantaneous and progressive nucleation kinetics explained. Keywords: instantaneous, nucleation, nucleation rate, progressive
Published in International journal of Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–18 Read article →
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Square Wave Pulsed Electrodeposition of Chromium from Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) Based on Choline ChlorideBy Gengan Saravanan, Subramanian Mohan
Abstract: Electrodeposition of chromium from hexavalent chromium ion is very toxic, carcinogenic, not environmentally benign, cathodic efficiency is low, and the quality of coating is very poor (due to H2 evolution). Ambient temperature Deep Eutectic Solvent (DES) can be formed by reacting choline chloride (HOC2H4 (CH3)3Cl) with metal salts. These low cost DES are not sensitive to air and moisture and have good electro-conductivity and they do not have vapour pressure. …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 26–33 Read article →