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Pugazhenthiran Nalandhiran

Assistant Professor

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Valparaiso, Chile

Líneas de Investigación


Surface-modified nanostructured materials for solar energy conversion applications; Modified photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells; Modified nanostructure Photocatalytic detoxification of organic pollutants from wastewater

Educación

  •  B.Sc in Chemistry, BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY. India, 2004
  •  M.Sc. in Chemistry, BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY. India, 2007
  •  Ph.D in Chemistry, MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY. India, 2014

Experiencia Académica

  •   Assistant Professor Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD TECNICA FEDERICO SANTA MARIA

    Chemistry

    Valparaiso, Chile

    2021 - At present

  •   Postdoc Full Time

    Universidad Católica de la Santísima Concepción

    Engineering

    Concepcion, Chile

    2019 - 2021

  •   FONDECYT Postdoc Full Time

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

    Engineering

    Concepcion, Chile

    2015 - 2018

  •   Research Associate Full Time

    INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS (IITM)

    Chemistry

    Chennai, India

    2013 - 2015

  •   CSIR-Senior Research Fellow Full Time

    Madurai Kamaraj University

    Madurai, India

    2010 - 2013

  •   Junior Research Fellow Full Time

    National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli

    Tiruchirappalli, India

    2008 - 2009

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Junior Research Fellow Full Time

    Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli - 620 015, INDIA

    Tiruchirappalli, India

    2008 - 2009

  •   Senior Research Fellow Full Time

    School of Chemistry, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai-625021, INDIA

    Madurai, India

    2010 - 2013

  •   Research Associate Full Time

    Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai-600036, INDIA

    Chennai, India

    2013 - 2015


 

Article (59)

Combined experimental and DFT investigation on photovoltaic performance of low-cost metal-free organic dye-sensitized solar cells
Enhanced Photocatalytic Efficacy and Stability in Antibiotic Pollution Mitigation Using BiVO<sub>4</sub> Nanoballs Encased in Ultrathin Polymeric g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> Nanocomposites under Visible Light Exposure
Fabricating of multi-interfacial charge transfer paths in the novel noble-metal-free Ni2P/ZnS/g-C3N4 ternary nanocomposite for enhanced charge separation and transfer for photocatalytic H2 generation
Facile synthesis of reduced graphene oxide and graphitic carbon nitride modified titanium dioxide nanospheres for photoanode of dye-sensitized solar cell
Goethite (α-FeOOH) nanoparticles wrapped on reduced graphene oxide nanosheet for sensitive electrochemical detection of arsenic(III)
Plasmonic silver nanoparticles anchored ethylenediamine-titania nanobelt composite photoanode for efficient electron transport in dye-sensitized solar cell
Sunlight assisted degradation of methylene blue dye by zinc oxide nanoparticles green synthesized using Vitex negundo plant leaf extract
Sunlight assisted degradation of methylene blue dye by zinc oxide nanoparticles green synthesized using<i> Vitex</i><i> negundo</i> plant leaf extract
TiO2 nanorod decorated with MoS2 nanospheres: An efficient dual-functional photocatalyst for antibiotic degradation and hydrogen production
<i>Vitex</i><i> negundo</i> and<i> Euphorbia</i><i> milii</i> leaf extracts aided green synthesis of copper oxide nanostructures for effective inactivation of pathogenic bacteria
Cow dung extract as a low-cost and natural sensitizer for zinc oxide nanoparticles photoanode based dye-sensitized solar cell: A novel initiative for waste to energy conversion
Facile dip-coating assisted preparation of reduced graphene oxide-copper oxide nanocomposite thin films on aluminum substrate for solar selective absorber
Facile sonochemical synthesis of nanostructured FeWO<sub>4</sub>-rGO and CuCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> nanocomposite for high-rate capability and stable asymmetric (CuCo<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>//FeWO<sub>4</sub>-rGO) supercapacitors
Ferrihydrite- Graphene oxide foams as an efficient adsorbent for Arsenic (III) removal from an aqueous solution
Improving selectivity of thin film solar absorber by cobalt oxide grafted reduced graphene oxide
Investigation on optical properties and photovoltaic performance of solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells comprised of photoanodes of titanium dioxide nanoparticles calcinated at different temperatures
Silver nanoparticles modified ZnO nanocatalysts for effective degradation of ceftiofur sodium under UV-vis light illumination
Strontium titanate perovskite embedded reduced graphene oxide photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cell
Synergistic impact of nanoarchitectured GQDs-AgNCs(APTS) modified glassy carbon electrode in the electrochemical detection of guanine and adenine
Ultra-small Ni@NiFe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>/TiO<sub>2</sub> magnetic nanocomposites activated peroxymonosulphate for solar light-driven photocatalytic mineralization of Simazine
Antibacterial activity and photocatalytic oxidative performance of zinc oxide nanorods biosynthesized using Aerva lanata leaf extract
Biosynthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Euphorbia milii leaf constituents: Characterization and improved photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye under natural sunlight
Graphene modified "black {001}TiO2" nanosheets for photocatalytic oxidation of ethylene: The implications of chemical surface characteristics in the reaction mechanism
Photocatalytic oxidation of ceftiofur sodium under UV-visible irradiation using plasmonic porous Ag-TiO2 nanospheres
Bactericidal activity of Moringa oleifera leaf extract assisted green synthesis of hierarchical copper oxide microspheres against pathogenic bacterial strains
Biocidal activity of citrus limetta peel extract mediated green synthesized silver quantum dots against MCF-7 cancer cells and pathogenic bacteria
Facile and low-cost synthesis of diverse copper oxide nanostructures for solar to thermal energy conversion
Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Ficus carica leaf extract and their bactericidal and photocatalytic performance evaluation
Solar light-driven CoFe2O4/α-Ga2O3 heterojunction nanorods mediated activation of peroxymonosulfate for photocatalytic degradation of norflurazon
Development of an electrochemical enzyme-free glucose sensor based on self-assembled Pt-Pd bimetallic nanosuperlattices
Fluorine-free synthesis of reduced graphene oxide modified anatase TiO2 nanoflowers photoanode with highly exposed {001} facets for high performance dye-sensitized solar cell
Green synthesis of hierarchical copper oxide microleaf bundles using Hibiscus cannabinus leaf extract for antibacterial application
Heterogeneous sonocatalytic activation of peroxomonosulphate in the presence of CoFe2O4/TiO2 nanocatalysts for the degradation of Acid Blue 113 in an aqueous environment
Magnetically recyclable CoFe2O4/ZnO nanocatalysts for the efficient catalytic degradation of Acid Blue 113 under ambient conditions
Solar light assisted photocatalytic degradation of RR-120 and DB-71 in the presence of porous Au-Nx- TiO2 nanospheres
Ultra small plasmonic nanoparticles decorated hierarchical mesoporous TiO2 as an efficient photocatalyst for photocatalytic degradation of textile dyes
Sonochemical synthesis of porous NiTiO3 nanorods for photocatalytic degradation of ceftiofur sodium under visible light
Structural investigation and sonocatalytic efficiency of Ce0.9Nd0.1O1.95 and Ce0.9Pr0.1O1.95 nanocatalysts
Atomically precise noble metal clusters harvest visible light to produce energy
Sonochemical synthesis of porous NiTiO3 nanorods for photocatalytic degradation of ceftiofur sodium
Sparingly soluble constant carbonate releasing inert monolith for enhancement of antimicrobial silver action and sustainable utilization
Sparingly Soluble Constant Carbonate Releasing Inert Monolith for Enhancement of Antimicrobial Silver Action and Sustainable Utilization
Cellulose Derived Graphenic Fibers for Capacitive Desalination of Brackish Water
Photocatalytic degradation of ceftiofur sodium in the presence of gold nanoparticles loaded TiO2 under UV-visible light
Visible Light Induced Photocatalytic Degradation of Ceftiofur sodium Using Gold Nanoparticles Loaded Titanium dioxide
Catalytic degradation of a plasticizer, di-ethylhexyl phthalate, using N-x-TiO2-x nanoparticles synthesized via co-precipitation
Catalytic degradation of a plasticizer, di-ethylhexyl phthalate, using Nx-TiO2-x nanoparticles synthesized via co-precipitation
High surface area Ag-TiO2 nanotubes for solar/visible-light photocatalytic degradation of ceftiofur sodium
HPA immobilized on the functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanochannels for photocatalytic degradation of ternary azo dye ef&#64258;uents
HPA immobilized on the functionalized Ti-MCM-41 nanochannels for photocatalytic degradation of ternary azo dye effluents
Nanoporous titania supported gold nanoparticles catalyzed green synthesis of 1,2,3-triazoles in water
Photocatalytic degradation of Ceftiofur Sodium using Au loaded Bi2CuO4 nanoparticles
ZnO supported CoFe2O4 nanophotocatalysts for the mineralization of Direct Blue 71 in aqueous environments
ZnO supported CoFe2O4 nanophotocatalysts for the mineralization of Direct Blue 71 in aqueous environments
Investigation on photocatalytic potential of Au-Ta2O5 semiconductor nanoparticle by degrading methyl orange in aqueous solution by illuminating with visible light
Effective degradation of acid orange 10 by catalytic ozonation in presence of Au-Bi2O3 nanoparticles
In-situ preparation of heteropolytungstic acid on TiMCM-41 nanoporous framework for photocatalytic degradation of textile dye methyl orange
Microbial synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Bacillus sp
Effect of loaded silver nanoparticles on TiO2 for photocatalytic degradation of Acid Red

BookSection (7)

Critical Review of Photocatalytic Reactor Designs for Environmental Applications
Developments in Dye- Sensitized solar cells- 2023 overview
Recent developments in metal nanoparticle-based electrochemical biosensors for medicinal applications
Chemical and Biological Remediation Technologies for the Effluents’ Mineralization and Toxicological Effects of Nanocatalysts: An Overview
Contemporary Achievements of Visible light-driven Nanocatalysts for the Environmental Applications, Photocatalytic Functional Materials for Environmental Remediation
Electrospun Composite Separator for Li-Ion Batteries: A Short Review
Removal of heavy metal from wastewater an alternative green sonochemical process optimization and pathway studies

BookWhole (1)

Materials Technology for the Energy and Environmental Nexus, Volume 1,

Patent (2)

Cellulose derived graphenic fibers for capacitive desalination of brackish water and reparation method of the electrode thereof
Composition for sustained release of carbonate and a water purification device based on the same with enhanced biocidal activity

Proyecto (9)

Design and development of 2D MXene/TMDs nanocomposites as a photocatalyst for energy and environmental applications
Design and development of novel solar photocatalytic reactor for removal of emerging organic (EDCs/antibiotics) pollutants: Fabrication of reusable photocatalyst using 2d-2d heterointerface of Ti3C2 MXene/anatase {001} facets black TiO2 nanosheets
Desarrollo de un prototipo de sistema de tratamiento integral de alta eficiencia para la remoción de arsénico del agua acoplado a un proceso de fotocatálisis para su estabilización y disposición segura para el medio ambiente
Photocatalytic oxidation of ethylene emissions from fruit storage facilities under simulated visible light irradiation using reduced graphene oxide modified anatase black TiO2 nanostructures with exposed {001} at low- temperature and high relative humidity
Development of a new nanocomposite based on reduced graphene oxide modified anatase "black TiO2" nanostructures with exposed {001} facets towards photocatalytic degradation of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCS) under natural sunlight
Carbonaceous material modified TiO2 nanostructure with exposed {0 0 1} facets photoanodes for dye-sensitized solar cells applications
CARBONACEOUS MATERIAL MODIFIED TIO2 NANOSTRUCTURE WITH EXPOSED {0 0 1} FACETS PHOTOANODES FOR DYE-SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS APPLICATIONS
Water purification using nanotechnology
Design of one-dimensional nanostructured photocatalysts for the degradation of environmental pollutants
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Pugazhenthiran Nalandhiran

Assistant Professor

Chemistry

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Valparaiso, Chile

7
Hector Valdes

UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA DE LA SANTISIMA CONCEPCION

CONCEPCION, Chile

7
MANGALARAJA Ramalinga Viswanathan

Profesor Titular

Departamento de Ingeniería de Materiales

UNIVERSITY OF CONCEPCION

Concepcion, Chile

4
VINOTH VICTOR LAZARAS

Postdoctoral Investigator

chemistry

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Valparaiso, Chile

2
Christopher Salvo

Académico

Departamento de Ingeniería Mecánica

Universidad del Bío-Bío

Concepción, Chile

1
Govinda Raj Muniyandi

Post Doctoral Researcher

Académico de Departamento de Química

Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María

Valparaiso , Chile

1
David Contreras

Full professor

Analitycal and Inorganic Chemistry

UNIVERSIDAD DE CONCEPCION

Concepción, Chile

1
Shanmugaraj Krishnamoorthy

Assistant Professor

Department of Chemistry

Universidad de Tarapacá

Arica, Chile

1
ERWIN SEPULVEDA

Investigador Psdoctoral

Centro de Energía

Universidad de Chile

Santiago, Chile