Assistant Professor (OG)

 

Research Profiles:

ORCiD	0000-0002-1494-5756
Scopus ID	57214670949
WoS Author ID	IST-5274-2023

1. Chemical Engineering
2. Environmental Engineering

1. Microalgae cultivation
2. Hydrothermal Liquefaction
3. Wastewater Treatment
4. Anaerobic Digestion
5. Hydroponics

1. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Shyam, S., Mayuri, N., Sivaramakrishnan, R., and Pugazhendhi, A. (2021) Upgradation of Nostoc punctriforme under subcritical conditions into liquid hydrocarbons (bio-oil) via hydro-deoxygenation: Optimization and engine tests. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Elsevier, 9 (4), 105230.
2. Sundar Rajan, P., Gopinath, K.P., Arun, J., Grace Pavithra, K., Adithya Joseph, A., and Manasa, S. (2021) Insights into valuing the aqueous phase derived from hydrothermal liquefaction. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, 144, 111019.
3. Mahima, J., Sundaresh, R.M., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Arun, J., Kim, S-H, and Pugazhendhi, A. (2021) Effect of algae (Scenedesmus obliquus) biomass pre-treatment on bio-oil production in hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL): Biochar and aqueous phase utilization studies. Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier, 778, 146262.
4. Malolan, R., Sai Jayaraman, R., Adithya, S., Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Nasif, O., Kim, W., and Govarthanan, M. (2021) Anaerobic digestate water for Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivation and employed as co-substrate with cow dung and chicken manure for methane and hydrogen production: A closed loop approach. Chemosphere, Elsevier, 266, 128963.
5. Suresh, A., Ramgopal, D.S., Gopinath, K.P., Arun, J., Sundar Rajan, P., and Bhatnagar, A. (2021) Recent Advancements in the Synthesis of Novel Thermostable Biocatalysts and Their Applications in Commercially Important Chemoenzymatic Conversion Processes. Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, 323, 124558.
6. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sivaramakrishnan, R., Sundar Rajan, P., Malolan, R., Pugazhendhi, A. (2021) Technical insights into the production of green fuel from CO₂ sequestered algal biomass: A conceptual review on green energy. Science of the Total Environment, Elsevier755, 142636.
7. Grace Pavithra, K., Senthil Kumar, K., Jaikumar, V., Sundar Rajan, P. (2020) A review on three-dimensional electrochemical systems: analysis of influencing parameters and cleaner approach mechanism for wastewater. Reviews in Environmental Science and Bio/Technology, Springer Link, 19, 873–896.
8. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Malolan, R. and Ajay Srinivaasan, P. (2020) Hydrothermal liquefaction and pyrolysis of Amphiroa fragilissima biomass: Comparative study on oxygen content and storage stability parameters of bio-oil. Bioresource Technology Reports, Elsevier, 11, 100465.
9. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Vo, D.-V.N., Sundar Rajan, P. and Swathi, M. (2020) Co-hydrothermal gasification of Scenedesmus sp. with sewage sludge for bio-hydrogen production using novel solid catalyst derived from carbon-zinc battery waste. Bioresource Technology Reports, Elsevier, 11, 100459.
10. Grace Pavithra, K., Jaikumar, V., Senthil Kumar, P. and Sundar Rajan, P. (2020) Cleaner production on electrochemical removal of sulphonamide from wastewater using three-dimensional electrode system: characterisation and kinetics. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Taylor & Francis, https://doi.org/10.1080/0306 7319.2020.1800003.
11. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Malolan, R., Adithya, S., Jayaraman, R.S. and Ajay Srinivaasan, P. (2020) Hydrothermal liquefaction of Scenedesmus obliquus using a novel catalyst derived from clam shells: Solid residue as catalyst for hydrogen production. Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, 310, 123443.
12. Grace Pavithra, K., Senthil Kumar, P., Jaikumar, V., Vardhan, K.H. and Sundar Rajan, P. (2020) Microalgae for biofuel production and removal of heavy metals: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01046-1, 1-19.
13. Grace Pavithra, K., Jaikumar, V., Senthil Kumar, P. and Sundar Rajan, P. (2020) Cleaner strategies on the effective elimination of toxic chromium from wastewater using coupled electrochemical/biological systems. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy. John Wiley & Sons, https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.13399.
14. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Felix, V., Joselyn Monica, M. and Malolan, R. (2020). A conceptual review on microalgae biorefinery through thermochemical and biological pathways: Bio-circular approach on carbon capture and wastewater treatment. Bioresource Technology Reports, Elsevier, 11, 100477.
15. Grace Pavithra, K., Jaikumar, V., Senthil Kumar, P. and Sundar Rajan, P. (2020) Sulphonamide: Distribution, Toxicology, Environmental Characteristics, and Analysis - A Review. Current Analytical Chemistry, Bentham Science, 16, 1-13.
16. Grace Pavithra, K., Jaikumar, V., Senthil Kumar, P. and Sundar Rajan, P. (2019) A review on cleaner strategies for chromium industrial wastewater: present research and future perspective. Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, 228, 580-593.
17. Grace Pavithra, K., Senthil Kumar, P., Jaikumar, V. and Sundar Rajan, P. (2019) Removal of colorants from wastewater: A review on sources and treatment strategies. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Elsevier, 75, 1-19.
18. Sundar Rajan, P., Gopinath, K.P., Arun, J. and Grace Pavithra, K. (2019) Hydrothermal liquefaction of Scenedesmus abundans biomass spent for sorption of petroleum residues from wastewater and studies on recycling of post hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater. Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, 283, 36-44.
19. Sundar Rajan, P., Gopinath, K.P., Greetham, D. and Adithya Joseph, A. (2019) A review on cleaner production of biofuel feedstock from integrated CO2 sequestration and wastewater treatment system. Journal of Cleaner Production, Elsevier, 210, 445-458.
20. Arun, J., Gopinath, K.P., Sundar Rajan, P., Joselyn Monica, M. and Felix, V. (2019) Co-liquefaction of Prosopis juliflora with polyolefin waste for production of high grade liquid hydrocarbons. Bioresource Technology, Elsevier, 274, 296-301.
21. Senthil Kumar, P., Sivaranjanee, R., Sundar Rajan, P. and Saravanan, A. (2018) Carbon sphere: Synthesis, characterization and elimination of toxic Cr (VI) ions from aquatic system. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Elsevier, 60, 307-320.
22. Grace Pavithra, K., Senthil Kumar, P., Sundar Rajan, P., Saravanan, A. and Naushad, M. (2017) Sources and impacts of pharmaceutical components in wastewater and its treatment process: A review. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Springer, 34(11), 2787-2805.
23. Suganya, S., Saravanan, A., Senthil Kumar, P., Yashwanthraj, M., Sundar Rajan, P. and Kayalvizhi, K. (2017) Sequestration of Pb (II) and Ni (II) ions from aqueous solution using microalga Rhizoclonium hookeri: adsorption thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium studies. Journal of Water Reuse and Desalination, IWA Publishing, 7(2), 214-227.
24. Suganya, S., Senthil Kumar, P., Saravanan, A., Sundar Rajan, P. and Ravikumar, C. (2017) Computation of adsorption parameters for the removal of dye from wastewater by microwave assisted sawdust: theoretical and experimental analysis. Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology, Elsevier, 50, 45-57.
25. Senthil Kumar, P., Saravanan., Sundar Rajan, P. A. and Yashwanthraj, M. (2017) Nanoscale zero-valent iron-impregnated agricultural waste as an effective biosorbent for the removal of heavy metal ions from wastewater. Textiles and Clothing Sustainability, Springer Open, 2, 1-11.
26. Femina Carolin, C., Saravanan, A., Senthil Kumar, P., Sundar Rajan, P. and Vinoth Kumar, V. (2016) Surface adsorption of poisonous Pb (II) ions from water using chitosan functionalised magnetic nanoparticles. IET nanobiotechnology, IET Digital Library, 11(4), 433-442.
27. Saravanan, A., Senthil Kumar, P., Sundar Rajan, P., Abishek, S. and Abishek, D. (2016) Influence of ultrasonication on preparation of novel material for heavy metal removal from wastewater. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering, Springer, 33(9), 2716-2731.

1. Grace Pavithra, K., Sundar Rajan, P., Balaji, D. and Gopinath, K.P. (2020) Sustainable Electronic-Waste Management: Implications on Environmental and Human Health, In E-waste Recycling and Management, Khan, A., Inamuddin and Asiri, A.M. (eds.,), Springer, 201-218.
2. Sundar Rajan, P., Grace Pavithra, K., Balaji., D. and Gopinath, K.P. (2019) Polymeric Composites as Catalysts for Fine Chemistry, In Sustainable Polymer Composites and Nanocomposites, Inamuddin., Thomas, S., Mishra, R.K. and Asiri, A.M. (eds.), Springer, 337-354.

• Attended Vocational Training Program on “Spirulina Cultivation” organised by OfERR’s Nallayan Research Centre for Sustainable Development, Natham Village, Navalur,
  Tamil Nadu on Jan 2020.

• Attended online courses on “Reference Management on Endnote x9” organised by Web of Science Group – Clarivate on July 2020.
• Attended an Online Workshop on “How teachers can make a difference”, organized by PALS-Teaching Learning Center, IIT Madras, Chennai held from 01^st-03^rd Dec 2021.

• Reviewed a Journal paper for “Applied Nanoscience, Springer” on Dec 16, 2021.
• Reviewed a Journal paper for “Process Safety and Environmental Protection, Elsevier” on Dec 16, 2021

Delivered lectures to students of the “Associate Fellow of Industrial Health (AFIH) Course” organised by Community Medicine, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai on 20^th & 29^th Dec 2021.