Advanced Polymers and Nanomaterials Laboratory

Murali Nanoenergy, Murali Nano Energy

Dr. A. MURALI

DST INSPIRE Faculty

Research Expertise

Polymer stabilized liquid crystal devices via carbon nanotube based polymeric composites.

Perovskite nanoparticles, hybrid zwitter ionic polymer nanocomposite for Li-ion battery and energy storage applications.

Polyurethane nanocomposite, Graphene-g-PMMA, thermo responsive polymers, and silica/MMT nanoclay for hydrophobic surface coating.

Polymer nanocomposites via SET-LRP, ATRP and Radical polymerization techniques.

Personal Information

Name : Dr. A. MURALI
Languages known : Tamil, English and German (Deutsch A1)
Researcher ID : Web of Science: Q-9376-2016 (Thomson Reuters); ORCID: 0000-0003-2726-8085
Birthday : July 31, 1987
Mobile : +91 9884833264, +91 9884833263
E-mail : precymurali@gmail.com
Work Address : DST Inspire Faculty, School for Advanced Research in Polymers (SARP) - Advanced Research School for Technology and Product Simulation (ARSTPS) Central Institute of Plastics Engineering & Technology, Govt. of India, Chennai-32
Country Visited : Dubai, Egypt and Ethiopia

Education

2012-2018

Ph. D., in Nanotechnology-Polymer Science

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research -Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai, Government of India

Dissertation entitled:

“Synthesis of Polymer Nanocomposites via Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, Perovskite Nanoparticles and their Augmentation Properties”,

Supervisor: Dr. S. N. Jaisankar, Senior Principal Scientist, Polymer Division, CSIR-CLRI.

2008-2011

M. Tech., in Nanotechnology

National center for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Madras, Chennai, India,

First class, A+ Grade

Second year project: Studies on sol-gel derived silica nanocomposites for hydrophobic coating application

Supervisor: Dr. S. N. Jaisankar, Sr. Principal Scientist, CSIR-CLRI

Final year project: Polyaniline nanofibers synthesized by wet chemical process and Electrospin technique for hydrogen storage applications

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. A. R. Phani, Managing Director, Nano-RAM Technologies, Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, India

Work Experience

April 2019 to till date

DST INSPIRE Faculty, CIPET, Chennai

April 2018 to March 2019 (1 year)

Assistant Professor, Center for Excellence in Nanotechnology and Department of Industrial Chemistry, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, Ethiopia

May 2017 to July 2017 (2 months)

Project Assistant level-III at Polymer Science Division, CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai

April 2013 to March 2017 (4 Years)

CSIR-Senior Research Fellow at Polymer Science Division, CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai-20

November 2011 to March 2013 (1 year 4 months)

Project Assistant level II & III cum teaching at Polymer Science Division, CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai

May 2010 to November 2011 (1 years 6 months)

Project Assistant at Nano-RAM Technologies, Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore

Publications

2021

24.

A. Murali*, Synthesis of pentafluoro styrene based polymer nanocomposite using carbon nanotubes based macroinitiator by single electron transfer-living radical polymerization for solid state lithium ion battery application (Under progress)

2021

23.

A. Murali*, Synthesis of rhodamine immobilized zwitterionic poly (methyl methacrylate) electrolyte for solid state lithium ion battery (Under progress)

2021

22.

A. Murali*, S. Sekar, V. Ashok Saravanan, Synthesis of polyethylene oxide based polymethyl methacrylate-block- polymethyl methacrylic acid electrolyte for solid state lithium ion battery application (Under progress)

2021

21.

A. Murali*, V. Ashok Saravanan, A review on polymer electrolytes for all solid state battery (Under progress).

2020

20.

A. Murali, S. C. Ramkumar, N. Haridharan, S. Mohana, D. Samanta,  S. N. Jaisankar, Multifunctional Properties of Acetaminophen Immobilized Polymer Nanohybrid  Composites, SN Applied Sciences, 2020 (In press)

2020

19.

A. Murali,* S. Sampath, B. Achuthan, M. Sakar, M. Abdul Kader, Sellamuthu N. Jaisankar, Copper (0) Mediated Single Electron Transfer-Living Radical Po-lymerization of Methyl Methacrylate: Functionalized Graphene as a Convenient Tool for Radical Initiator, Polymers, 2020, 12(4), 874 [IF: 3.164]

2020

18.

R. Ramesh, A. Murali,* M. Abdul Kader, S. Chandrasekaran, K. Ramesh, Molecular Interactions and Thermophysical Properties of 1, 4 Dioxane with Bromobenzene, Ethylbenzene at various Temperatures via Nonlinear Model, Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics, 2020, (In press).[IF: 2.21]

2020

17.

A. Murali, M. Špírková, L. Matejka, S. N. Jaisankar* Physicochemical Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes Augmented Polyurethane Ionomeric gel, ACS Applied Polymer Materials, 2020, (Communicated).

2020

16.

S. Priya, A. Murali, R. Rajpreeth, G. Jeyajothi, Green synthesis of silver oxide nanoparticles immobilized with Poly (methyl methacrylate-methacrylic acid) for effective antifungal effect on leather, Polymer Bulletin, 2021 (In-press).

2019

15.

Hemalatha Palanivel, Murugesh Easwaran, Arun Meena, Suryanarayanan Chandrasekaran, M. Abdul Kader, A. Murali,* Structural dynamics and modeling of curcin protein: docking against pterin derivatives, SN Applied Sciences, 2019, 1, 812.

2018

14.

A. Murali, N. Haridharan, P. Suresh Babu, S. Jayaveni and S. N. Jaisankar, Synthesis of Fluorophore Decorated Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes for in-vitro  Cytocompatibility J. Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, 2018, 18, 959 - 966. [1.354]

2018

13.

S. A. G. Thangavelu, A. Murali, M. Sharanya, S. N. Jaisankar , A. B. Mandal, Studies on biodegradable polyurethane-SWCNTs nanocomposite films by covalent approach; physicochemical, electric and mechanical properties, Applied Surface Science, 2018, 449, 745-754. [IF: 5.155]

2017

12.

S. Krishna Prasad, M. Baral, A. Murali, and S. N. Jaisankar, Carbon nanotube reinforced polymer stabilized liquid crystal device: Lowered and thermally invariant threshold with accelerated dynamics, ACS Applied Material Interfaces, 2017, 9, 26622-26629.[ IF: 8.456]

2017

11.

D. Prakash, A. Murali, Sellamuthu N. Jaisankar, Synthesis and characterization of nitrogen-rich azo linked conjugated polymer materials, Int. J. Polym. Anal. Char. 2017, 22, 455-462. [IF: 1.333]

2017

10.

M. Krishnamurthy, P. Murugan, A. Murali, S. N. Jaisankar, A. B. Mandal, D. Samanta, “Click” Polymer of Carbon Nanotubes for Superhydrophobic Glass and Leather, Green Mater, 2017, 5,1-29. [IF: 1.354]

2017

9.

S. C. Ramkumar, A. Murali, G. Preethi, B. Chandrasekaran, P. Saravanan, S. N. Jaisankar, Polycarbodiimide and polyurethane cross-linkers for leather finishing, Leather and Footwear Journal, 2017, 17, 181-192. [IF: 0.3]

2016

8.

M. Krishnamurthy, K. Krishnamoorthy, A. Arulkashmir, V. Raghavendra, A. Murali, Sellamuthu N. Jaisankar, P.Murugan S. A. Gurusamy-Thangavelu, A. S. Nasar, A. B. Mandal, and D. Samanta, “Click” polymerization: A convenient strategy to prepare designer fullerene materials. Materials & Design, 2016, 108, 34-41. [ IF: 5.770]

2015

7.

A. Murali, S. A. G. Thangavelu, A. B. Mandal and S. N. Jaisankar, Enhancement of physicochemical properties of polyurethane -perovskite nanocomposite via addition of nickel titanate nanoparticles, RSC Advances, 2015, 5, 102488 - 102494. [IF: 3.049]

2015

6.

A. Jayakumar, N. Malarvizhi, B. Rajeswari, A. Murali, Debasis Samanta, P. Saravanan, C. Muralidharan, Sellamuthu N. Jaisankar, Synthesis and Characterization of Semi-Interpenetrating Polymer Network Based on Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes. Adv. Mater. Lett. 2015, 6, 790-794. [IF: 1.46]

2014

5.

A. Murali, S. A. Thangavelu, S. N. Jaisankar and A. B. Mandal, Augmentation of properties on sparingly loaded nanocomposites via functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes using a covalent approach. RSC Advances, 2014, 4, 62947-62950. [IF: 3.049]

2014

4.

S. N. Jaisankar, N. Haridharan, A. Murali, P. Sergii, M. Špírková, A. B. Mandal, L. Mat?jka, Single-Electron Transfer Living Radical Copolymerization of SWCNT-g-PMMA via Graft from approach, Polymer, 2014, 55, 2959-2966. [IF:3.483]

2013

3.

D. Samanta, A. Murali, A. Jaya Prakash, P. Nagaraju, R. Ramesh, T. Mitra, A. Gnanamani, S. N. Jaisankar, R. Mohan, Md. Sayem Alam, A. B. Mandal, Chromium-assisted immobilization of N-isopropylacrylamide-based methacrylic acid copolymers on collagen and leather surfaces: thermoresponsive behavior, RSC Advances, 2013, 3, 16626-16631.[IF:3.049]

2012

2.

K. M. S. Meera, R. M. Sankar, A. Murali, S. N. Jaisankar, A. B. Mandal, Sol-gel network silica/modified montmorillonite clay hybrid nanocomposites for hydrophobic surface coatings. Colloids and Surfaces B:Biointerfaces, 2012, 90, 204-210. [3.997]

2012

1.

R. Murali Sankar, K. M. Seeni Meera, D. Samanta, A. Murali, P. Jithendra, A. B. Mandal, S. N. Jaisankar, The reinforced hydrogel for drug loading: immobilization of single-walled carbon nanotubes in cross-linked polymers via multiple interactions, RSC Advances, 2012, 2, 12424-12430. [IF: 3.049]

Patents

1.

Gaurang Tiwari, Raj; Srikanth, V.; Murali, A.; Meenakshi, T.; JD, Sunitha.; Reddy Allugunti, Viswanatha; Venkateswara Reddy, L.; Sampatrao Bobade, Sudarshan; Metre, Vishakha A. and Jain, Vipin, ISUAV-Woman Security: Intelligent Woman Security Using Streetlight and Auto Run Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Using IOT- Based Technology, Australian Patent number: 2020 102989.

 

2.

S. N. Jaisankar, A. Murali, P. Sravanan, B. Madhan, R. Mohan, A. B. Mandal, “Novel acrylic grafted keratin hydrolysate copolymer for industrial applications and a process for the preparation thereof ”, Patent filed, (212NF2016 P15PL13 ) Appl. No.: 201611038898.

3.

S. N. Jaisankar, A. Murali, G. Preethi, R. Ramesh, P. Saravanan, R. Mohan, D. Murugan, V. John Sundar, “Water based acrylic-grafted-nanoclay composites for leather processing and thereof” Patent filed, Ref. No. 0112NF 2019, Appl No.: P18PT05

Book Chapter

1.

A. Murali, D. Prakash, D. Samanta, S. N. Jaisankar “Polymer Nanocomposites via Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes” Encylopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, American Scientific Publishers, Edited by Hari Singh Nalwa, USA, 25-volume set, ISBN: 1-58883-001-2, 2017.

2.

A. Murali,* M. Sakar, N. Malarvizhi, S. Priya, M. Abdul Kader, M. Selvaraj, R. Joseph Bensingh, Hierarchically Nanostructured Functional Materials For Artificial Photosynthesis, ISBN 978-0-12-819552-9, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-819552-9.00007-5. Elsevier Publications, Netherlands, 2020.

3.

A. Murali,* M. Sakar, S. Priya, M. Abdul Kader, R. Joseph Bensingh, Graphitic carbon nitride for Hydrogen storage applications, Elsevier Publications, Netherlands, 2021 (In-press).

4.

A. Murali*, R. Suresh Babu, M. SakarSahariya Priya, R. Vinodh, K. P. Bhuvana, Senthil A. Gurusamy Thangavelu, M. Abdul Kader  Bioinspired Nanomaterials for Supercapacitor, Elsevier publications, Netherlands 2021 (In-press).

5.

Y. N. Teja, K. Gayathri, C. Ningaraju, A. Murali and M. Sakar, Oxyhalides-based Photocatalysts: The Case of Bismuth Oxyhalides, Elsevier publications, Netherlands (In-press, 2021).

6.

Y. N. Teja, R. M. Prakash, A. Murali and M. Sakar , Defective Photocatalysts, Elsevier publications, Netherlands (In-press, 2021).

7.

R. Suresh Babu, A. Murali, M. Devendiran, A. Kalaivani  and A.L.F. de Barros Mesoporous carbon based disposable sensors, Royal Society of Chemistry (In press, 2021)

National/International Conferences

1.

A. Murali, N. Haridharan, A. B. Mandal and S. N. Jaisankar, Single electron transfer-living radical polymerization as a tool for the synthesis of poly(methyl methacrylate) onto carbon nanotubes: A mimic to bone cement, Presented at the India Roadshow and symposia series from Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)-2014 (Best Poster Award)

2.

A. Murali, N. Haridharan, S. N. Jaisankar, Functionalization of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes with Analgesic Agent Based Polymer for Effective Dispersion and Antiviral Studies Presented at International Union of Material Research Society-International Conference in Asia-2013, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, India.

3.

N. Haridharan, A. Murali, S. N. Jaisankar, Exploration of Novel Fluorophore assisted dispersion of Single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT): synthesis, cheracterization and its cell transfection studies, Attended, International Conference on Nanomaterials: Science, Technology and Application- 2013, B. S. Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, India.

4.

Participated in Springer Summit on Materials and Protocols, Organised by Springer at Raintree Hotel, Chennai- 2013.

5.

Participated in 2nd Tapsun Conference, Advances in Futuristic Solar Energy Materials & Technologies held at CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute-2013.

6.

A. Murali, Single-Electron Transfer Living Radical Copolymerization of SWCNTs-g-PMMA via graft from approach, (Presented at Young Scientist Seminar Competition, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute-2014).

7.

A. Murali, S. N. Jaisankar “Synthesis of graphene-graft-methyl methacrylate copolymer via graft from approach” (Presented at 4th Nano Today Conference, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai, UAE, December 6-10, 2015).

8.

A. Murali, G. T. Senthil Andavan, S. N. Jaisankar, Effect of Hydroxyl Functionalized Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube on their thermal, electrical and mechanical properties of Polyurethane Composites. (Presented at International Conference on Direct Digital Manufacturing and Polymers, 28th to 31st of October 2015, Karnatak University, Dharwad, India).

9.

A. Murali, G. T. Senthil Andavan, S. N. Jaisankar, Influence of inorganic hybrid perovskite nanoparticles - SWCNTs into polyurethane to enhance their physicochemical properties, (Presented at 4th International Conference on Frontiers in Nanoscience and Technology, COCHIN NANO-2016, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin, India)

10.

A. Murali, Augmentation of properties on sparingly loaded nanocomposites via functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes using a covalent approach, (Presented at Young Scientist Seminar Competition, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute-2016) [Best oral presentation award with cash prize].

11.

 

A. Murali, R. Yuvaraj, R. Joseph Bensingh, M. Abdul Kader, Sellamuthu N. Jaisankar, Radical Polymerization of Carbon Nanotubes: Electro-Optic Properties and their Application, Presented in 11th International Conference On Advancements In Polymeric Materials, APM 2020, CIPET, Bangalore.

12.

A. Murali, Participated in DST-SERB sponsored Two-Day Workshop on Emerging Trends in Energy Harvesting and Energy Storage Technique, January 3rd & 4th, 2020 at Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi- 626 005.

13.

A. Murali, Participated in Short term course on Two-dimensional Materials: Physics and Applications sponsored by AICTE, 21-26 September 2019 at Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

14.

K. Seeni Meera, R. Murali Sankar, A. Murali, S. N. Jaisankar, A. B. Mandal, “Castor oil Polyurethane/Siloxane Cross-Linked Structures: Influence of Siloxane Cross-Linking on its Properties” at the 3rd FAPS and MACRO-2013 held on 15-18th May 2013, at IISc Bangalore.

15.

Debasis Samanta, Pentela Nagaraju, A. Murali, P. Murugan, S. N. Jaisankar, Asit Baran MandalThermoresponsive Compounds: Application in Designing Recyclable Catalyst and Smart Leather. 16th National Conference on Surfactants, Emulsions and Biocolloids, CSIR- Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai. 28-30 November, 2013.

16.

A. Murali, Participated, International Webinar Series on Recent Trends in Chemistry and Materials (RTCM-2020)” Conduct by Arumugam Pillai Seethai Ammal College, Tiruppattur, Tamilnadu, held on 24 July 2020.

17.

K. Seeni Meera, R. Murali Sankar, A. Murali, S. N. Jaisankar, A. B. Mandal, “Castor oil Polyurethane/Siloxane Cross-Linked Structures: Influence of Siloxane Cross-Linking on its Properties” at the 3rd FAPS and MACRO-2013 held on 15-18th May 2013, at IISc Bangalore.

18.

A. Murali, Participated in International Lindau Online Sciathon 2020 (19 – 21 June), Germany.

19.

A. Murali, participated in CSIR-Summer Research Training Programme-2020 at CSIR-CECRI (Online).

20.

A. Murali*, Synthesis of pentafluoro styrene based polymer nanocomposite using carbon nanotubes based macroinitiator by single electron transfer-living radical polymerization for solid state lithium ion battery application (6th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2021) held at SRMIST Chennai, during February 1-3, 2021.

21.

S. Sekar, A. Murali*, Synthesis of rhodamine immobilized zwitterionic poly (methyl methacrylate) electrolyte for solid state lithium ion battery (6th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2021) held at SRMIST Chennai, during February 1-3, 2021.

22.

V. Ashok Saravanan, A. Murali*, Synthesis of polyethylene oxide based polymethyl methacrylate-block- polymethyl methacrylic acid electrolyte for solid state lithium ion battery application (6th International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICONN-2021) held at SRMIST, Chennai, during February 1-3, 2021.

23.

A. Murali, participated 14 days Faculty Development Programme on Materials Science & Nanotechnology-2020 (FDP-MSNT-2020) at B. S. Abdul Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai.

24.

A. Murali, participated in special lecture on recent trends in biomaterials at CSIR-CLRI, 16.12.2014.

25.

A. Murali, participated in International webinar on quantum materials and nanoparticles for advanced applications, held at Kamaraj College, Thoothukudi on 06th August 2020

Collaborators

Dr. S. N. Jaisankar, M.Tech, Ph. D

Senior Principal Scientist, Polymer Science Division, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar, Chennai-600 020. India
Email: snjsankar@clri.res.in
Mobile:
Phone: +91 44 24422059
Fax: +91 44 24911589

Prof. Dr. S. Sathyanarayana, Ph.D., FRSc, Former VICE-CHANCELLOR

Department of Chemistry Osmania University, Hyderabad-500 007, Telangana, India
Email: ssnsirasani@gmail.com
Mobile:
Phone:
Fax:

Dr. R. Kothandaraman, Associate Professor

Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Email: rkraman@iitm.ac.in
Mobile: +91-44-2257-4249
Phone:
Fax:

Prof. Dr. Libor Matejka,

Dept. Nanostructured Polymers and Composites Institute of Macromolecular Chemsitry, Prague, Czech Republic
Email: matejka@imc.cas.cz
Mobile:
Phone: +420 296 809 285
Fax:

Group Members

Mr. S. Sekar

Project Assistant (DST Inspire fund)

Project Completed/On-going

Project code: TNSCST

Role in the project: Co-Principal Investigator

Title of projects:

Cost Effective Green Nanoparticles Blend with Polylactic acid based Bio-Inspired Chitosan for Eco-Friendly Food Packaging Applications

Project code: DBT (Submitted 2020)

Role in the project: Co-Principal Investigator

Title of projects:

Interventions of Nanopriming Technology to Enhance Seed Quality and Productivity in Pulse crops

Project code: DBT (Submitted 2020)

Role in the project: Co-Principal Investigator

Title of projects:

Development of neem-based polymer bio-nanocomposite: Mimicking multifunctional bone cements for orthopedic application

Project code: TNSCST (Submitted June 2020)

Role in the project: Principal Investigator

Title of projects:

Green Nanoparticles Immobilized Graphene based Superhydrophobic Reusable Facemask

Project code: DST/TNSCST

Role in the project: Principal Investigator

Title of projects:

Development of Ultra Lightweight Polymeric Carbon Nanotube Sponge for Effective Hydrogen Storage Application

Project code: TNSCST (Submitted in March 2020)

Role in the project: Principal Investigator

Title of projects:

Cost effective Silica-Bitumen Nanocomposite based Plastics Road: Waste from Wealth

Ongoing

Project code: DST INSPIRE FACULTY [DST/INSPIRE/04/2018/001762]

Role in the project: Principle Investigator (98 Lakhs)

Title of projects:

High Performance Nanofiber based Zwitterionic Polymer Electrolytes for Safe All Solid State Li-ion Battery Applications

Completed

Project code: CSIR Fellowship CSIR/SRF/124105/2K12/1

Role in the project: Principle Investigator (17 Lakhs)

Title of projects:

Blend of Single walled Carbon nanotube, Silica Composites Nanofibers by Electrospinning via Sol gel Process for Biological application

Achievements/Awards

1.

Awarded DST INSPIRE Faculty [DST/INSPIRE/04/2018/001762], Govt. of India.

2.

Awarded Best Poster Prize with cash award 50 € in Analytical Science at the India Roadshow and symposia series from Royal Society of Chemistry (UK)-2014

3.

Awarded Young Scientist Seminar Competition, CSIR-Central Leather Research Institute-2016

4.

Awarded for International Travel Grant (ITS/4807/2015-16) by SERB-DST, Govt. of India.

5.

Awarded for National level fellowship: Senior Research Fellow-Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR-SRF), Govt. of India.

6.

Selected in National level competition, All India Thalsainic Camp at New Delhi in National Cadet Corps (Army division).

7.

‘B’ and ‘C’ certificate holder in National Cadet Corps (Army division).

8.

‘A’ certificate holder in National Service Scheme.

9.

Awarded as one of 660 Young Scientists from 101 countries across the world to present in the 70th  Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, Germany, full funded by DST and Lindau Nobel Laureate council, Germany

Invited Talks

Invited talk on "Reinforced bone cement cum fillers via polymer nanoscomposite" at Saveetha Dental College, Chennai

A. Murali,  (Resource person) Invited Talk on Radical Polymerization of Carbon Nanotubes: Morphological, Thermal, Mechanical and Electro-Optic Properties at Muthayammal Engineering College, Namakkal on 11th Feb 2020.

A. Murali, Chair Person in International Conference on Emerging trends in Microbiology and Biotechnology (ETMB-2020) at Apollo Arts & Science College, Chennai on 17th February 2020.

Open Position

B.Tech, M.Sc, and M.Tech projects are available

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