Author ORCID Identifier
0000-0001-9206-7517
Biosketch
I am eager to pursue my research in the field of energy storage and conversion technologies, intending to contribute to advancements in sustainable energy solutions. I am a highly energetic and self-motivated researcher with a strong aptitude for quick learning and a dedicated work ethic. My research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials and Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for applications in electrocatalytic water splitting, urea oxidation, and seawater electrolysis. I have extensive experience with a wide range of analytical techniques, including XPS, IR, Raman, Mass, UV–Vis, BET, SEM, TEM, powder and single-crystal XRD, and NMR spectroscopy. Additionally, I am skilled in electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry, impedance spectroscopy, amperometry, and galvanostatic charge–discharge analysis, with practical expertise in electrode fabrication. I am also well-versed in water purification technologies and their environmental applications.
Date of Award
17-8-2025
Document Type
Thesis
School
School of Chemical & Biotechnology
Programme
Ph.D.-Doctoral of Philosophy
First Advisor
Dr.S.Philip Anthony
Keywords
Metal-Organic Framework, Nano Structured materials, Alkaline Electrolyzers, Electrocatalytic Water Splitting, Dye Adsorption
Abstract
The global population and economic development are experiencing rapid growth. Concurrently, environmental challenges such as global warming, soil, water, and air pollution are also rising. Each year, approximately 700,000 tonnes of products are generated from 100,000 tonnes of commercial dyes. Following their use, these dyes are often released into water bodies.
This contamination of water and land results in the formation of mutagenic and carcinogenic substances harmful to living organisms. Therefore, it is imperative to treat industrial wastewater to enable its recycling for various applications. Parallelly, the vehicles are becoming indispensable to human life modern world's urbanization and advancement.
The rapid increase in hydrocarbon fuels such as petrol and diesel usage led to a significant rise in CO2 and CO emissions. These greenhouse gases pose a serious threat to the environment. Researchers are continually addressing ecological issues and seeking solutions.
In this context, we concentrate on two critical environmental challenges: hydrogen production and dye removal. Herein, we have worked on low-cost transition metal-based materials for dye adsorption and electrocatalytic water splitting.
This study encompasses (1) Zinc-based metal-organic frameworks and their derived materials were synthesised and utilized as adsorbents for dye adsorption from water, (2) Cobalt based metal-organic frameworks and their derived materials, and (3) nanostructured materials were synthesized and utilized as electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic water splitting applications.
Recommended Citation
G, Arunkumar Mr, "Metal-Organic Frameworks and Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Applications" (2025). Theses and Dissertations. 179.
https://knowledgeconnect.sastra.edu/theses/179