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Dr. Meera Balachandran

Professor, Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, Coimbatore | Professor, Center for Excellence in Advanced Materials and Green Technologies, Coimbatore

Qualification: Ph.D
b_meera@cb.amrita.edu
Ph: +91 9443656597, +91 4222685000
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Research Interest: Polymer Blends, Nano and Multi-scale Composites; High Performance Polymer Composites for Space, Nuclear, Defence and Structural Applications; Sustainable Chemicals and Polymers from Biomass; Polymer Nanodielectrics; Multifunctional Polymer Coatings; Self - Healing Polymers; Sustainable and Recycled Materials for Tyre and Rubber Industry; Triboelectric Nanogenerators (TENG); Smart Polymer ionogel; Process and Product Optimization; Design of Experiments for Modelling and Optimization

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Dr. Meera Balachandran currently serves as Professor at the Departments of Chemical Engineering & Material Sciences, and Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials & Green Technologies at Amrita School Engineering, Coimbatore.

Dr. Meera’s research interests include Polymer blends, nano and multi-scale composites, High performance polymer composites for space, nuclear, defence and structural applications, Sustainable Chemicals and Polymers from biomass, Polymer nanodielectrics, Multifunctional polymer coatings, Self- healing polymers, Sustainable and recycled materials for polymer and rubber industry, Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG), Smart polymer ionogels, Process and product optimization, and Design of Experiments for modelling and optimization.

Dr. Meera is the Principal investigator & Co-investigator for several research projects funded by various agencies such as Naval Research Board, ISRO, UGC-DAE CSR and MHRD. She is currently involved in a project to develop multifunctional metastructure coating for NRB as principal investigator. She has completed four projects for ISRO, two projects for V-Guard Industries, one project each for UGC – DAE Consortium for Scientific Research and The Institution of Engineers (India) and served as team member in DST FIST and MHRD projects.

Four research scholars have completed their PhD dissertations under Dr. Meera’s guidance / co-guidance. Currently she is the Advisor for six PhD theses. She has also guided several M Tech and B Tech projects. She has to her credit several peer-reviewed papers in international journals and international/national conferences. He also has four book chapters to her credit. Dr. Meera serves as a reviewer for several reputed international journals. Her Paper titled “Processing-induced modulation of nutraceutical and anti-nutritional profiles of beetroot variants targeting enhanced iron retention” is accepted in the journal Scientific Reports, 2025.

Dr. Meera joined Amrita School of Engineering in the year 2000. Prior to joining Amrita, she worked for 3 years in leading chemical process industries;Gharda Chemicals Limited and Merchem Limited.

Publications

Conference Proceedings

Year : 2025

Optimization of Quaternary Blended Medium Strength Mortar Exposed to Elevated Temperatures Using Regression Analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Aswini K B, Dhanya Sathyan, Meera Balachanadran, “Optimization of Quaternary Blended Medium Strength Mortar Exposed to Elevated Temperatures Using Regression Analysis”, proceedings of “International Conference on Advances in Materials, Modeling, and Analysis for Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (AMMASRI’25) held between 9-11 January 2025, jointly organized by the Department of Civil Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore & National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019)

Year : 2019

Synthesis and Characteristics of MMT Reinforced Chitosan Nanocomposite

Cite this Research Publication : Bhagath S, Abhijith Vivek, V Viswajeet Krishna, Shiva Sagar Mittal, Meera Balachandran, “Synthesis and Characteristics of MMT Reinforced Chitosan Nanocomposite”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019)” organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ,Bangalore, India, 29th-31st August 2019.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019)

Year : 2019

Nanosilica reinforced EPDM Silicone Rubber Blends: Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation of Mechanical and Solvent Sorption Properties

Cite this Research Publication : Akhilesh Ravindran, Madhumitha Kamaraj, Nandika Vasanthmurali, Meghavarshini V, Meera Balachandran, “Nanosilica reinforced EPDM Silicone Rubber Blends: Experimental and Theoretical Evaluation of Mechanical and Solvent Sorption Properties”, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019), organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Bangalore, India, 29th-31st August 2019.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2019)

Year : 2018

Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Functionalized MWCNT Reinforced Epoxy Carbon Fabric Composites

Cite this Research Publication : S. Kumar P, Jayanarayanan, K., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Functionalized MWCNT Reinforced Epoxy Carbon Fabric Composites”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2018). Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ,Bangalore, India, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2018)

Year : 2018

Performance Enhancement of UHMWPE with Surface Functionalized MWCNT/Graphite Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : Sarath Kumar P, Sai Narendra Reddy K, Unnikrishnan D, Meera Balachandran “Performance Enhancement of UHMWPE with Surface Functionalized MWCNT/Graphite Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of the Second International Conferences on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018), organized by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam and Society for Failure Analysis, Chennai Chapter together with Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Structural Integrity Society (InSIS) and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 14th – 17the December 2018, Invited paper 14, Session VD Stuctural Integrity of Composite Materials.

Publisher : Proceedings of the Second International Conferences on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018)

Year : 2018

Dielectric Properties, Thermal Characteristics and Degradation Kinetics of PMMA Nanodielectrics

Cite this Research Publication : Paritala Raga Sreehitha, Boggavarapu Durga, Meera Balachandran, “Dielectric Properties, Thermal Characteristics and Degradation Kinetics of PMMA Nanodielectrics”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2018)” organized by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ,Bangalore, India, 16th-18th August 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2018)

Year : 2018

Mechanical and sorption behaviour of organo-modified montmorillonite nanocomposites based on EPDM – NBR Blends

Cite this Research Publication : N. Ashok, Webert, D., Suneesh, P. V., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Mechanical and sorption behaviour of organo-modified montmorillonite nanocomposites based on EPDM - NBR Blends”, Proceedings of International Conference on Advanced Materials SCICON’16, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, no. 8, pp. 16132-16140, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2018

Hybrid Nanocomposites of EPDM-Chlorobutyl Rubber Blends for Radiation and Hydrocarbon Environments, Rubber and elastomers Symposium

Cite this Research Publication : A. Neelesh and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Hybrid Nanocomposites of EPDM-Chlorobutyl Rubber Blends for Radiation and Hydrocarbon Environments, Rubber and elastomers Symposium”, 34th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-34). Taipei, Taiwan, 2018.

Publisher : 34th International Conference of the Polymer Processing Society (PPS-34)

Year : 2018

Gamma Radiation and Hydrocarbon Ageing Effect on Mechanical Properties of EPDM – CIIR Hybrid Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : 52. Neelesh Ashok, Meera Balachandran “Gamma Radiation and Hydrocarbon Ageing Effect on Mechanical Properties of EPDM – CIIR Hybrid Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of the Second International Conferences on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018), organized by Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam and Society for Failure Analysis, Chennai Chapter together with Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Indian Structural Integrity Society (InSIS) and Indian Instutute of Science, Bangalore at Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, 14th – 17th December 2018, Invited paper 42, Session VD Structural Integrity of Composite Materials.

Publisher : Proceedings of the Second International Conferences on Structural Integrity (ICONS-2018)

Year : 2018

Influence of admixtures on properties of concrete and optimization using response surface methodology

Cite this Research Publication : S. Vasudevan, Poornima V., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Influence of admixtures on properties of concrete and optimization using response surface methodology”, Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2018). Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ,Bangalore, India, 2018.

Publisher : Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2018)

Year : 2017

Investigation and Optimization of Mechanical, Thermal and Tribological Properties of UHMWPE – Graphite Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : Sai Narendra Reddy K, Unnikrishnan D, Meera Balachandran, “Investigation and Optimization of Mechanical, Thermal and Tribological Properties of UHMWPE – Graphite Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of second edition of International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2017)", organized by Amrita School of Engineering, Bengaluru, 17th - 19th August, 2017.

Publisher : Proceedings of second edition of International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2017)

Year : 2017

Cure and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured Nanocomposites of EPDM-NBR Rubber Blends

Cite this Research Publication : S. Kaizer Taj Basha, R, D., Menon, A. U., Ashok, N., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Cure and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured Nanocomposites of EPDM-NBR Rubber Blends”, Proceedings of the second edition of Icon AMMA a three day International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2017)” . Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham ,Bangalore, India , 2017.

Publisher : Proceedings of the second edition of Icon AMMA a three day International Conference on "Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2017)

Year : 2017

Influence of Nanofiller Type on Mechanical and Solvent sorption behavior of Nitrile Rubber based Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Ashok, N., “Influence of Nanofiller Type on Mechanical and Solvent sorption behavior of Nitrile Rubber based Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites organized by International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology(IIUCNN), . Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, SIL6, 2017.

Publisher : Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites

Year : 2017

Influence of high permittivity nanoparticle on water tree growth in XLPE nanocomposite

Cite this Research Publication : D. Kavitha and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Influence of high permittivity nanoparticle on water tree growth in XLPE nanocomposite”, Proceedings of IEEE International Conference on Circuit, Power and Computing Technologies, ICCPCT 2017. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2017.

Publisher : IEEE ICCPCT-2017 International Conference on Circuits, Power and Computing Technologies

Year : 2017

Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE – Acid modified MWCNT Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : S. Kumar P, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and D, U., “Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE – Acid modified MWCNT Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites organized by International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology(IIUCNN), . Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, SIL23, 2017.

Publisher : Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites

Year : 2017

Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE – Graphite Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : S. Narendra R. K, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and D, U., “Experimental Study of Thermal and Mechanical Properties of UHMWPE – Graphite Nanocomposites”, of Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites, organized by International and Inter University Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology(IIUCNN), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, SIL46, 2017.

Publisher : Fourth International Conference on Nanostructured Materials and Nanocomposites

Year : 2017

Cure and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured Nanocomposites of EPDM – NBR Rubber Blends

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Publisher : of the second edition of Icon AMMA a three day International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications (IConAMMA 2017)

Year : 2016

Simulation studies on Electric field propagation in cross-linked Polyethylene Nanosilica Composites

Cite this Research Publication : A. Suresh, Pattath, K., Mohammed, A. C., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Simulation studies on Electric field propogation in cross-linked Polyethylene Nanosilica Composites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, properties and Applications ICM 2016 . International Unit on Macromolecular Science and Engineering (IUMSE), Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, 2016.

Publisher : Proceedings of International Conference on Macromolecules: Synthesis, Morphology, Processing, Structure, properties and Applications ICM 2016

Year : 2015

Simulation of electric field distribution in nanodielectrics based on XLPE

Cite this Research Publication : A. Jayakrishnan, Viswakumar, K., Arthi, A., Nagarajan, N., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Simulation of electric field distribution in nanodielectrics based on XLPE”, Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Nano Science and Technology 2015 (RAINSAT-2015) organized by Sathyabama University in association with CSIR . Central Leather Research Institute at Sathyabama University, Chennai, p. 54, 2015.

Publisher : Proceedings of International Conference on Recent Advances in Nano Science and Technology 2015 (RAINSAT-2015)

Year : 2014

Mechanical, thermal and dielectric properties of cross-linked polyethylene nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : Manswini, P., Reddy, R., Kavitha. D., and Balachandran, M., “Mechanical, Thermal and Dielectric Properties of Cross-linked Polyethylene Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Polymer Processing and Characterization (ICPPC 2014) organized by International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India; Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), Beijing, China and Department of Polymer Technology, Gdansk University of Technology, Gdansk, Poland held at School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, India, pp 17, 11th – 13th October 2014

Publisher : Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Polymer Processing and Characterization (ICPPC 2014)

Year : 2013

Studies on Polyaniline (PANI)/Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based blends

Cite this Research Publication : P. Srikrishnarka, Reddy, R. S. Pruthvi Ra, Siddarth, K., Vishal, R., Bhagawan, S. S., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Studies on Polyaniline (PANI)/Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) based blends”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology - 2013 (NCMST-13) organized by Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology. IIST (Valiamala), Thiruvananthaputram, Kerala, 2013.

Publisher : National Conference on Recent Trends in Materials Science and Technology - 2013 (NCMST-13)

Year : 2012

Nitrile rubber nanocomposites for control bladders : Application of DoE technique

Cite this Research Publication : S. S. Bhagawan and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Nitrile rubber nanocomposites for control bladders : Application of DoE technique”, International Multicomponent Polymer Conference IMPC2012 organised by Institute of Macromolecular Science & Engineering,School of Applied Sciences, Engineering & Health, RMIT University, Australia & Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, M.G. University. Kottayam, p. 48, 2010.

Publisher : International Multicomponent Polymer Conference IMPC2012

Year : 2012

Nanocomposites : Property Dependence on Filler Shape and Content

Cite this Research Publication : S. S. Bhagawan and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Nanocomposites : Property Dependence on Filler Shape and Content”, 3rd Int Conf on Natural Polymers, Bio-polymers, Bio-Materials, their composites, Blends, IPNs & Gels Polyelectrolytes & Gels: Macro to Nano Scales, by Centre for Nanoscience & Nanotechnology at M.G. Univ & Beijing Univ of Chemical Technology, China. Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, p. 27, 2012.

Publisher : 3rd Int Conf on Natural Polymers, Bio-polymers, Bio-Materials, their composites, Blends, IPNs Gels Polyelectrolytes Gels: Macro to Nano Scales

Year : 2010

Role of DoE [Design of Experiments] in Development of Nanoclay – Nitrile Rubber Composites

Cite this Research Publication : S. S. Bhagawan and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Role of DoE [Design of Experiments] in Development of Nanoclay – Nitrile Rubber Composites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2010). Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and Materials Research Society of India, Thiruvananthapuram, pp. 8.4 – 8.5, 2010.

Publisher : Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2010)

Year : 2010

Mechanical And Visco-Elastic Properties Of Silicone Rubber – Nanoclay Composites And Its Application In Vibration Damper

Cite this Research Publication : Pradip P Sairam, Sreeja M R, Dr. Ajith Ramesh, and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Mechanical And Visco-Elastic Properties Of Silicone Rubber – Nanoclay Composites And Its Application In Vibration Damper”, Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2010). Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology and Materials Research Society of India, Thiruvananthapuram, 2010.

Publisher : Proceedings of International Conference on Manufacturing Science and Technology (ICMST 2010)

Year : 2010

Elastomer-based nanocomposites : Trends and Challenges

Cite this Research Publication : S. S. Bhagawan and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Elastomer-based nanocomposites : Trends and Challenges”, Proceedings of National conference on "Frontiers in Polymer Nanomaterials and Composites. B S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai, 2010.

Publisher : Proceedings of National conference on Frontiers in Polymer Nanomaterials and Composites

Year : 2010

Elastomer Based Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Bhagawan, S. S., and Balachandran, M., “Elastomer Based Composites”, Proceedings of International Conference on Latest in Polymers – 2010 organized by J.J Murphy Research Centre, Rubber Park India (P) Ltd., Kochi, Kerala, India, pp 11, 12-13 August, 2010.

Publisher : Proceedings of International Conference on Latest in Polymers – 2010

Year : 2010

Approaches in Modeling Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : S. S. Bhagawan and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Approaches in Modeling Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites”, Proceedings of Second International Conference on Natural Polymers, Bio-polymers, Bio-Materials, their composites, Blends, IPNs and Gels Polyelectrolytes and Gels: Macro to Nano Scales (ICNP-2010). Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, pp. 35-36, 2010.

Publisher : Proceedings of Second International Conference on Natural Polymers, Bio-polymers, Bio-Materials, their composites, Blends, IPNs and Gels Polyelectrolytes and Gels: Macro to Nano Scales (ICNP-2010)

Year : 2009

Process parameter optimisation in automobile component manufacture using Design of Experiments

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, J. Ganesh, A., Varshan, A. V. R., Sriram, D., and Bhagawan, S. S., “Process parameter optimisation in automobile component manufacture using Design of Experiments”, National Conference on Quality Improvement Concepts and their Implementation in Higher Educational Institutions. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, pp. 25-26, 2009.

Publisher : National Conference on Quality Improvement Concepts and their Implementation in Higher Educational Institutions

Year : 2009

Optimizing the Properties of Nanoclay – Nitrile Rubber Composites using Box-Behnken Design

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Muraleekrishnan, R., and Bhagawan, S. S., “Optimizing the Properties of Nanoclay – Nitrile Rubber Composites using Box-Behnken Design”, Proceedings of ISAMPE National Conference 2009(INCCOM-8) “Emerging Trends in Composite Materials and Technology”. Thiruvananthapuram, pp. 147-153, 2009.

Publisher : Proceedings of ISAMPE National Conference 2009(INCCOM-8) “Emerging Trends in Composite Materials and Technology”

Year : 2008

Design of Experiments for Optimizing NBR Nanocomposite Formulations

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Stanly, L. P., Muraleekrishnan, R., and Bhagawan, S. S., “Design of Experiments for Optimizing NBR Nanocomposite Formulations”, International conference on Advances in Polymer Technology. Cochin, p. 82, 2008.

Publisher : International conference on Advances in Polymer Technology

Year : 2007

Short natural fibre reinforced polyester composites : Property Optimization using DoE

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Bhagawan, S. S., “Short natural fibre reinforced polyester composites : Property Optimization using DoE”, Proceedings of Innovations in Composites for the New Century, International and INCOMM-6 Conference on Future trends in Composite Materials and Processing. IIT Kanpur, pp. 307 – 310, 2007.

Publisher : Proceedings of Innovations in Composites for the New Century, International and INCOMM-6 Conference on Future trends in Composite Materials and Processing

Year : 2006

Studies on Novel Polythiourea and its Composites For Conducting Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Lakshmi, K., and Saravanan, R., “Studies on Novel Polythiourea and its Composites For Conducting Applications”, National Conference on Recent Trends in Polymer Science and Technology. PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, 2006.

Publisher : National Conference on Recent Trends in Polymer Science and Technology

Year : 2006

Mechanical behaviour of nanoclay–NBR composites

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Bhagawan, S. S., “Mechanical behaviour of nanoclay–NBR composites”, Proceedings of Asia Rub Tech Expo. Cochin, India. p. 64, 2006.

Publisher : Proceedings of Asia Rub Tech Expo. Cochin, India

Year : 2005

Transport Properties And Mechanical Behaviour Of Nitrile Rubber / Polychloroprene Rubber Blends

Cite this Research Publication : Balachandran, M., Kutty, S. K. N., and Bhagawan, S. S., “Transport Properties And Mechanical Behaviour Of Nitrile Rubber / Polychloroprene Rubber Blends”, National Conference on Polymers held at SJCE, Mysore, April 2005

Publisher : National Conference on Polymers

Journal Article

Year : 2025

Engineering a heterogeneous catalyst with earth-abundant metal oxides for efficient one-pot synthesis of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid from agro-waste

Cite this Research Publication : N V Fathima Safeeda, Meera Balachandran, Udaya Bhaskar Reddy Ragula, Engineering a heterogeneous catalyst with earth-abundant metal oxides for efficient one-pot synthesis of 2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid from agro-waste, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.115653

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Implementation of RSM and ANN optimization approach for the valorization of agro-wastes to renewable plastic precursor FDCA over non-precious bimetal oxide functionalized heterogeneous catalyst

Cite this Research Publication : N V Fathima Safeeda, Meera Balachandran, Implementation of RSM and ANN optimization approach for the valorization of agro-wastes to renewable plastic precursor FDCA over non-precious bimetal oxide functionalized heterogeneous catalyst, Journal of Environmental Management, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.125026

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

Synergistic Cr–Co metal oxide catalysis on molecular sieve support for cascade one-pot conversion of biomass derived cellulose to FDCA

Cite this Research Publication : N.V. Fathima Safeeda, Vadupu Sai Dharani, Kalle Indradeep, M. Karthikeyan, Jesús Esteban Serrano, Meera Balachandran, Synergistic Cr–Co metal oxide catalysis on molecular sieve support for cascade one-pot conversion of biomass derived cellulose to FDCA, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Elsevier BV, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2025.102040

Publisher : Elsevier BV

Year : 2025

A Comprehensive Review of Ultra‐High Performance Thermoplastic Nano and Multiscale Composites for Structural, Aerospace and Nuclear Applications: Recent Developments, Current Challenges, and Future Trends

Cite this Research Publication : S. Ananthalakshmi, Meera Balachandran, Shantanu Bhowmik, A Comprehensive Review of Ultra‐High Performance Thermoplastic Nano and Multiscale Composites for Structural, Aerospace and Nuclear Applications: Recent Developments, Current Challenges, and Future Trends, Polymer Engineering & Science, Wiley, 2025, https://doi.org/10.1002/pen.70016

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2024

Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics and activation energy modeling of carbon nanotubes dispersed high-density polyethylene and polypropylene blends

Cite this Research Publication : Ganesh Ram V, Krishna Prasad R, Meera Balachandran, Non-isothermal crystallization kinetics and activation energy modeling of carbon nanotubes dispersed high-density polyethylene and polypropylene blends, Fullerenes, Nanotubes and Carbon Nanostructures, Informa UK Limited, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1080/1536383x.2024.2406935

Publisher : Informa UK Limited

Year : 2024

Synergistic enhancement in mechanical properties of graphene/MWCNT reinforced Polyaryletherketone – carbon fiber multi-scale composites: Experimental studies and finite element analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Sarath Kumar Painkal, Meera Balachandran, Karingamanna Jayanarayanan, Nagaarjun Sridhar, Sanjeev Kumar, Synergistic Enhancement in Mechanical Properties of Graphene/MWCNT Reinforced Polyaryletherketone – Carbon Fiber Multiscale Composites: Experimental Studies and Finite Element Analysis, Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, Volume 8, Issue 1, January 2025, Pages 20-36, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aiepr.2024.02.002.

Publisher : Elsevier B.V.

Year : 2023

Static and dynamic mechanical properties of hybrid polymer composites: A comprehensive review of experimental, micromechanical and simulation approaches

Cite this Research Publication : Rasana N, Jayanarayanan Karingamanna, Sarath Kumar P, Meera Balachandran, Alessandro Pegoretti, “Static and dynamic mechanical properties of hybrid polymer composites: A comprehensive review of experimental, micromechanical and simulation approaches”, Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, Volume 174, 2023, 107741, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2023.107741

Publisher : Elsevier

Year : 2023

High-performance thermoplastic polyaryletherketone/carbon fiber composites: Comparison of plasma, carbon nanotubes/graphene nano-anchoring, surface oxidation techniques for enhanced interface adhesion and properties

Cite this Research Publication : Sarath Kumar P, Karingamanna Jayanarayanan, Meera Balachandran, "High-performance thermoplastic polyaryletherketone/carbon fiber composites: Comparison of plasma, carbon nanotubes/ graphene nano-anchoring, surface oxidation techniques for enhanced interface adhesion and properties," Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 253, 2023, 110560, ISSN 1359-8368, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesb.2023.110560. 

Publisher : Composites Part B : Engineering

Year : 2022

Performance comparison of carbon fiber reinforced polyaryletherketone and epoxy composites: Mechanical properties, failure modes, cryo‐thermal behavior, and finite element analysis

Cite this Research Publication : Painkal Sarath Kumar, Karingamanna Jayanarayanan, Meera Balachandran, Performance comparison of carbon fiber reinforced polyaryletherketone and epoxy composites: Mechanical properties, failure modes, cryo‐thermal behavior, and finite element analysis, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Wiley, 2022, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.52494

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2022

Synergistic effect of carbon fabric and multiwalled carbon nanotubes on the fracture, wear and dynamic load response of epoxy-based multiscale composites

Cite this Research Publication : Sarath Kumar, P., Jayanarayanan, K., Deeraj, B.D.S, Kuruvila Joseph, Meera Balachandran, “Synergistic effect of carbon fabric and multiwalled carbon nanotubes on the fracture, wear and dynamic load response of epoxy-based multiscale composites”. Polymer Bulletin, 79, pages 5063–5084 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03742-6

Publisher : Polymer Bulletin

Year : 2021

Nano-reinforcement mechanism of organomodified layered silicates in EPDM/CIIR blends: experimental analysis and theoretical perspectives of static mechanical and viscoelastic behavior

Cite this Research Publication : Neelesh Ashok, Meera Balachandran, Narayan Chandra Das and Sanjay Remanan “Nano-reinforcement mechanism of organomodified layered silicates in EPDM/CIIR blends: Experimental analysis and theoretical perspectives of static mechanical and viscoelastic behavior”, Composite interfaces, 2021, 28(1), pp. 35–62. DOI: 10.1080/09276440.2020.1736879.

Publisher : Composite Interfaces

Year : 2021

Influence of T6 heat treatment analysis on the tribological behaviour of cast al-12.2Si-0.3 Mg-0.2Sr alloy using response surface methodology

Cite this Research Publication : Shankar, K. V., Balachandran, M., Pillai, B. S., Krishnanunni, S. R., Harikrishnan, N. S., Harinarayanan, A. R., & Kumar, V. S. (2021). Influence of T6 heat treatment analysis on the tribological behaviour of cast al-12.2Si-0.3 Mg-0.2Sr alloy using response surface methodology. Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 7(3) doi:10.1007/s40735-021-00531-6

Publisher : Springer, Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion

Year : 2021

Impact of Heat Treatment Analysis on the Wear Behaviour of Al-14.2Si-0.3Mg-TiC Composite using Response Surface Methodology

Cite this Research Publication : Anilkumar V, Karthik V Shankar, Meera Balachandran, Joiet Joseph, Nived S, Jayanandan J, Jayagopan J, Surya Balaji U S, “Impact of Heat Treatment Analysis on the Wear Behaviour of Al-14.2Si-0.3Mg-TiC Composite using Response Surface Methodology”, Tribology in Industry, 2021, 43(4), pp. 590–602 DOI: 10.24874/ti.988.10.20.04.

Publisher : Tribology in Industry

Year : 2021

Synergistic enhancement of mechanical, viscoelastic, transport, thermal and radiation ageing characteristics through chemically bonded interface in nanosilica reinforced EPDM-CIIR blends

Cite this Research Publication : Neelesh Ashok, Karthikeyan Prakash, Deepika Selvakumar, Meera Balachandran, “Synergistic enhancement of mechanical, viscoelastic, transport, thermal and radiation ageing characteristics through chemically bonded interface in nanosilica reinforced EPDM-CIIR blends”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2021, 138(12), 50082; DOI: 10.1002/app.20201087.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year : 2021

Influence of argon plasma treatment on carbon fibre reinforced high performance thermoplastic composite

Cite this Research Publication : Jennifer Vinodhini, K Sudheendra, Meera Balachandran, Shantanu Bhowmik, Influence of argon plasma treatment on carbon fibre reinforced high performance thermoplastic composite, High Performance Polymers, 2021, 33(3), pp. 285–294, DOI : 10.1177/0954008320957062

Publisher : High Performance Polymers

Year : 2020

The influence of MWCNT and hybrid (MWCNT/nanoclay) fillers on performance of EPDM‐CIIR blends in nuclear applications: Mechanical, hydrocarbon transport, and gamma‐radiation aging characteristics

Cite this Research Publication : Ashok Neelesh, Sakthivel Vidhyashree, Balachandran Meera, The influence of MWCNT and hybrid (MWCNT/nanoclay) fillers on performance of EPDM‐CIIR blends in nuclear applications: Mechanical, hydrocarbon transport, and gamma‐radiation aging characteristics, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Wiley, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49271

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2020

Synthesis and characteristics of MMT reinforced chitosan nanocomposite

Cite this Research Publication : S. Bhagath, Vivek, A., V. Krishna, V., Mittal, S. Sagar, and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Synthesis and characteristics of MMT reinforced chitosan nanocomposite”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

The influence of MWCNT and hybrid (MWCNT/nanoclay) fillers on performance of EPDM-CIIR blends in nuclear applications: Mechanical, hydrocarbon transport, and gamma-radiation aging characteristics

Cite this Research Publication : A. Neelesh, Vidhyashree, S., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “The influence of MWCNT and hybrid (MWCNT/nanoclay) fillers on performance of EPDM-CIIR blends in nuclear applications: Mechanical, hydrocarbon transport, and gamma-radiation aging characteristics”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 137, p. 49271, 2020.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year : 2020

Determining the Significance of Cobalt Addition on the Wear Characteristics of Al-6.6Si-0.4Mg Hypoeutectic Alloy Using Design of Experiment

Cite this Research Publication : E. P. Sreedev, Govind, H. K., P, A., Adithyan, S., Narayan, H. A., Shankar, K. V., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Determining the Significance of Cobalt Addition on the Wear Characteristics of Al-6.6Si-0.4Mg Hypoeutectic Alloy Using Design of Experiment”, Tribology in Industry, vol. 42, pp. 299-309, 2020.

Publisher : Tribology in Industry

Year : 2020

Analyzing the Effect of B4C/Al2O3 on the Wear Behavior of Al-6.6Si-0.4Mg Alloy Using Response Surface Methodology

Cite this Research Publication : V. Kumar, Kumar, V., Menon, G., Bimaldev, S., Sankar, M., Shankar, K., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Analyzing the Effect of B4C/Al2O3 on the Wear Behavior of Al-6.6Si-0.4Mg Alloy Using Response Surface Methodology”, International Journal of Surface Engineering and Interdisciplinary Materials Science, vol. 8, pp. 66-79, 2020.

Publisher : International Journal of Surface Engineering and Interdisciplinary Materials Science

Year : 2020

Nanosilica reinforced EPDM silicone rubber blends: Experimental and theoretical evaluation of mechanical and solvent sorption properties

Cite this Research Publication : A. Ravindran, Kamaraj, M., Vasanthmurali, N., Meghavarshini, V., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Nanosilica reinforced EPDM silicone rubber blends: Experimental and theoretical evaluation of mechanical and solvent sorption properties”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Dielectric Properties, Thermal Characteristics and Degradation Kinetics of PMMA Nanodielectrics

Cite this Research Publication : Paritala Raga Sreehitha, Boggavarapu Durga, Meera Balachandran, Dielectric Properties, Thermal Characteristics and Degradation Kinetics of PMMA Nanodielectrics, Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 24, Part 2, 2020, Pages 772-781, ISSN 2214-7853, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.04.385.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2020

Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Functionalized MWCNT Reinforced Epoxy Carbon Fabric Composites

Cite this Research Publication : S. P. Kumar, Dr. Jayanarayanan K., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Thermal and Mechanical Behavior of Functionalized MWCNT Reinforced Epoxy Carbon Fabric Composites”, Materials Today Proceedings (in press)., vol. Volume 24, pp. p.1157 - 1166 (2020), 2020.

Publisher : Materials Today Proceedings

Year : 2019

Effect of nanoclay and nanosilica on carbon black reinforced EPDM/CIIR blends for nuclear applications

Cite this Research Publication : Neelesh Ashok and Meera Balachandran, Effect of nanoclay and nanosilica on carbon black reinforced EPDM/ CIIR blends for nuclear applications, Materials Research Express, Volume 6, Number 12, 125364, 2019. DOI: 10.1088/2053-1591/ab6765

Publisher : IOP Science

Year : 2019

Response surface modeling and optimization of process variables for Amiodarone and Levetiracetam removal from synthetic pharmaceutical industry effluent employing heterogeneous photocatalysis

Cite this Research Publication : Prakash Chinnaiyan, Santosh G Thampi, Mathava Kumar, Meera Balachandran, “Response surface modeling and optimization of process variables for Amiodarone and Levetiracetam removal from synthetic pharmaceutical industry effluent employing heterogeneous photocatalysis”, Desalination and Water Treatment, Volume 170, 2019, Pages: 253-264, https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2019.24727

Publisher : Desalination and Water Treatment

Year : 2019

XLPE – Layered Silicate Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation Applications: Mechanical and Treeing Behavior

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Viswakumar, K., “XLPE – Layered Silicate Nanocomposites for High Voltage Insulation Applications: Mechanical and Treeing Behavior”, IET Science, Measurement & Technology, vol. 13, 2019.

Publisher : IET Science, Measurement & Technology

Year : 2019

XLPE – layered silicate nanocomposites for high voltage insulation applications: dielectric characteristics, treeing behaviour and mechanical properties

Cite this Research Publication : D. Kavitha and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “XLPE – layered silicate nanocomposites for high voltage insulation applications: dielectric characteristics, treeing behaviour and mechanical properties”, IET Science, Measurement Technology, vol. 13, pp. 1019-1025, 2019.

Publisher : IET Science, Measurement Technology

Year : 2018

Investigation and Optimization of Mechanical, Thermal and Tribological Properties of UHMWPE – Graphite Nanocomposites

Cite this Research Publication : K. Sai Narendra Reddy, D. Unnikrishnan, Meera Balachandran “Investigation and Optimization of Mechanical, Thermal and Tribological Properties of UHMWPE – Graphite Nanocomposites”, Materials Today Proceedings, Volume 5, Issue 11, Part 3, 2018, Pages 25139-25148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2018.10.315

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2018

Photocatalytic degradation of metformin and amoxicillin in synthetic hospital wastewater: effect of classical parameters

Cite this Research Publication : Prakash Chinnaiyan, S.G. Thampi, M. Kumar, and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Photocatalytic Degradation of Metformin and Amoxicillin in Synthetic Hospital Wastewater: Effect of Classical Parameters”, International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2018.

Publisher : International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology

Year : 2018

Organo-modified layered silicate nanocomposites of EPDM–chlorobutyl rubber blends for enhanced performance in γ radiation and hydrocarbon environment

Cite this Research Publication : N. Ashok, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and Lawrence, F., “Organo-modified layered silicate nanocomposites of EPDM–chlorobutyl rubber blends for enhanced performance in γ radiation and hydrocarbon environment”, Journal of Composite Materials, vol. 52, pp. 3219-3231, 2018.

Publisher : Journal of Composite Materials

Year : 2018

Cure and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured Nanocomposites of EPDM-NBR Rubber Blends

Cite this Research Publication : S. K. Tajamul Basha, Divya, R., Menon, A. U., Ashok, N., Dr. Meera Balachandran, S., B., and S.R., N., “Cure and Degradation Kinetics of Sulfur Cured Nanocomposites of EPDM-NBR Rubber Blends”, Materials Today: Proceedings, vol. 5, pp. 23586-23595, 2018.

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings

Year : 2017

EPDM – Chlorobutyl Rubber Blends in γ-Radiation and Hydrocarbon Environment: Mechanical, Transport and Ageing Behavior

Cite this Research Publication : Neelesh Ashok, Meera Balachandran, Neethu Sebastian and Falix Lawrence, “EPDM – Chlorobutyl Rubber Blends in γ-Radiation and Hydrocarbon Environment: Mechanical, Transport and Ageing Behavior”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 134 (33) : 45195, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/app.45195. (IF: 2.52)

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year : 2017

Study on Silica Infused Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Design of Experiments

Cite this Research Publication : P. .M.Mrudul, .Upender, T., Tarun, V., Dr. Meera Balachandran, and Dr. Mini K. M., “Study on Silica Infused Recycled Aggregate Concrete Using Design of Experiments”, Journal of Engineering science and Technology, vol. 12, no. 10, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Engineering science and Technology

Year : 2017

Process Optimization of Functionalized MWCNT/Polyetherimide Nanocomposites for Aerospace Application

Cite this Research Publication : Shantanu Bhowmik, Mohan Kumar Pitchan, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and Abraham, M., “Process Optimization of Functionalized MWCNT/Polyetherimide Nanocomposites for Aerospace Application”, Journal of Materials and Design, vol. 127, pp. 193-203, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Materials and Design

Year : 2017

Polymer Nanocomposite Containing High Permittivity Nanoparticles for Energy Storage Application

Cite this Research Publication : V. K. Sahithya, Kavitha, D., Dr. Meera Balachandran, and Kumar, M., “Polymer Nanocomposite Containing High Permittivity Nanoparticles for Energy Storage Application”, International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications, vol. 11, pp. 305-318, 2017.

Publisher : International Journal of Nanotechnology and Applications.

Year : 2017

EPDM-chlorobutyl rubber blends in γ-radiation and hydrocarbon environment: Mechanical, transport, and ageing behavior

Cite this Research Publication : N. Ashok, Dr. Meera Balachandran, Lawrence, F., and Sebastian, N., “EPDM-chlorobutyl rubber blends in γ-radiation and hydrocarbon environment: Mechanical, transport, and ageing behavior”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2017.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year : 2016

Response surface methodology: A tool for assessing the role of compounding ingredients in peroxide vulcanization of natural rubber

Cite this Research Publication : Ra Rajan, Varghese, Sa, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and George, K. Ec, “Response surface methodology: A tool for assessing the role of compounding ingredients in peroxide vulcanization of natural rubber”, Rubber Chemistry and Technology, vol. 89, pp. 211-226, 2016.

Publisher : Rubber Chemistry and Technology

Year : 2016

Effect of Surface Functionalization on Mechanical Properties and Decomposition Kinetics of High Performance Polyetherimide/MWCNT Nano Composites

Cite this Research Publication : Mohan Kumar Pitchan, Shantanu Bhowmik, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and Abraham, M., “Effect of Surface Functionalization on Mechanical Properties and Decomposition Kinetics of High Performance Polyetherimide/MWCNT Nano Composites”, Journal of Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing, vol. 90, pp. 147-160, 2016.

Publisher : Journal of Composites Part A Applied Science and Manufacturing

Year : 2015

Modeling of Electric Field Distribution and Electric Tree Propagation in Epoxy Nanocomposites using Finite Element Method

Cite this Research Publication : D. Kavitha, T. N. P. Nambiar, Dr. Meera Balachandran, and SINDHU, T. K., “Modeling of Electric Field Distribution and Electric Tree Propagation in Epoxy Nanocomposites using Finite Element Method”, Journal of Electrical Engineering, 2015.

Publisher : Journal of Electrical Engineering

Year : 2015

Kodo Idly – Inside Out

Cite this Research Publication : D. Susan, Vishvanathan, R., .E, P., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Kodo Idly – Inside Out”, Trends in Biosciences, vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 2638-2646, 2015.

Publisher : Trends in Biosciences

Year : 2015

Carving of Idly from the batter

Cite this Research Publication : D. Susan, .E, P., Vishvanathan, R., and Dr. Meera Balachandran, “Carving of Idly from the batter”, Trends in Biosciences , vol. 8, no. 10, pp. 2631-2637, 2015.

Publisher : Trends in Biosciences

Year : 2012

Optimizing properties of nanoclay–nitrile rubber (NBR) composites using Face Centred Central Composite Design

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Devanathan, S., Muraleekrishnan, R., and Bhagawan, S. S., “Optimizing properties of nanoclay–nitrile rubber (NBR) composites using Face Centred Central Composite Design”, Materials & Design - MATER DESIGN, vol. 35, 2012.

Publisher : Materials & Design - MATER DESIGN

Year : 2012

Optimizing Properties of Nanoclay – Nitrile Rubber (NBR) Composites using Face Centered Central Composite Design

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Dr. Sriram Devanathan, Muraleekrishnan, Rb, and Bhagawan, S. Sa, “Optimizing properties of nanoclay-nitrile rubber (NBR) composites using Face Centred Central Composite Design”, Materials and Design, vol. 35, pp. 854-862, 2012.

Publisher : Materials and Design

Year : 2012

Mechanical, thermal, and transport properties of nitrile rubber-nanocalcium carbonate composites

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Bhagawan, S. S., “Mechanical, thermal, and transport properties of nitrile rubber-nanocalcium carbonate composites”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 126, pp. 1983-1992, 2012.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Year : 2012

Mechanical, thermal and transport properties of nitrile rubber (NBR)-Nanoclay composites

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Bhagawan, S. S., “Mechanical, thermal and transport properties of nitrile rubber (NBR)-Nanoclay composites”, Journal of Polymer Research, vol. 19, pp. 1-10, 2012.

Publisher : Journal of Polymer Research

Year : 2011

Modeling and Optimizing Properties of Nanoclay – Nitrile Rubber (NBR) Composites Using Box-Behnken Design

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Bhagawan, S. S., and Muraleekrishnan, R., “Modeling and Optimizing Properties of Nanoclay - Nitrile Rubber (NBR) Composites Using Box-Behnken Design”, Rubber Chemistry and Technology, vol. 84, no. 4, pp. 455 - 473, 2011.

Publisher : Rubber Chemistry and Technology

Year : 2011

Studies on acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (NBR) layered silicate composites: Mechanical and viscoelastic properties

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran and Bhagawan, S. S., “Studies on acrylonitrile-butadiene copolymer (NBR) layered silicate composites: Mechanical and viscoelastic properties”, Journal of Composite Materials, vol. 45, no. 19, pp. 2011-2022, 2011.

Publisher : Journal of Composite Materials

Year : 2011

Modeling and optimizing properties of nanoclay-nitrile rubber composites using box-behnken design

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Bhagawan, S. Sa, and Muraleekrishnan, Rb, “Modeling and optimizing properties of nanoclay-nitrile rubber composites using box-behnken design”, Rubber Chemistry and Technology, vol. 84, no. 4, pp. 455-473, 2011.

Publisher : Rubber Chemistry and Technology

Year : 2010

Modeling NBR- layered silicate nanocomposites: A DoE approach

Cite this Research Publication : Dr. Meera Balachandran, Stanly, L. P., Mulaleekrishnan, R., and Bhagawan, S. S., “Modeling NBR- layered silicate nanocomposites: A DoE approach”, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, vol. 118, pp. 3300-3310, 2010.

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Book Chapter

Year : 2024

Recent Progress in Nanodielectric Composites and Their Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Joshi Harsh Nitinkumar, Navyasree Reghu, P. K. Akhilesh, Alexandru Vlad, Meera Balachandran, Prasanth Raghavan, Recent Progress in Nanodielectric Composites and Their Applications, Nanostructure Science and Technology, Springer International Publishing, 2023, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40938-7_5

Publisher : Springer International Publishing

Year : 2024

Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Nanolignin: Preparation, Properties, and Applications

Cite this Research Publication : Vidhukrishnan Naiker, Meera Balachandran, P. S. Sari, Mrudul Vijay Supekar, Peter Samora Owuor, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Ramiro Rafael Ruiz‐Rosas, Prasanth Raghavan, Polymer Nanocomposites Based on Nanolignin: Preparation, Properties, and Applications, Chemical Physics of Polymer Nanocomposites, Wiley, 2024, https://doi.org/10.1002/9783527837021.ch10

Publisher : Wiley

Year : 2021

Ageing and Degradation studies in XLPE

Cite this Research Publication : Meera Balachandran, “Ageing and Degradation studies in XLPE”, Chapter 8, In Cross linkable Polyethylene: Manufacture, Properties, Recycling, and Applications, (Applied Sciences & Engineering series), Springer, eBook ISBN 978-981-16-0514-7, Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-16-0513-0, Series ISSN 2524-5384 DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-0514-7_8, May 2021

Publisher : Springer

Year : 2020

Performance Enhancement of UHMWPE with Surface Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes/Graphite

Cite this Research Publication : Sarath Kumar P., Sai Narendra Reddy K., Unnikrishnan D., Balachandran M. (2020) Performance Enhancement of UHMWPE with Surface Functionalized Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes/Graphite. In: Prakash R., Suresh Kumar R., Nagesha A., Sasikala G., Bhaduri A. (eds) Structural Integrity Assessment. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. Print ISBN 978-981-13-8766-1 Online ISBN 978-981-13-8767-8 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8767-8_19.

Publisher : Springer Singapore

Education
  • 2011 : Ph.D.
    Thesis Title : Studies on Acrylonitrile – Butadiene Copolymer (Nitrile Rubber) Nanocomposites, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
  • 2003: M.Tech. Polymer Technology
    Cochin University of Science and Technology
  • 1996: B.Tech. Chemical Engineering
    Government Engineering College Trichur, University of Calicut
Affiliations
  • Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and Material Sciences
  • Professor, Center of Excellence in Advanced Materials & Green Technologies
Research

Areas of Interest

  • Polymer Blends
  • Nanocomposites and Hybrid Composites
  • High Performance Polymer Composites for Space
  • Nuclear and Structural Applications
  • Polymer Nanodielectrics
  • Rubber Technology
  • Biopolymers and Biopolymer Composites
  • Process and Product Optimization
  • Design of Experiments for Modelling and Optimization
  • Biowaste and Wastewater Treatment

Dr. Meera is Principal investigator & Co-investigator for several research projects funded by various agencies such as ISRO, UGC-DAE CSR and MHRD. She is involved in consultancy projects for industries for materials development, process optimization and wastewater treatment. She collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams in diverse areas for development and modelling ofpolymer nanodielectrics, tribological studies on alloys and water and waste-water treatment.
Two research scholars have completed their PhD dissertations under Dr. Meera’s supervision as Thesis advisor / Co-advisor. Currently she is the Advisor/Co Advisor for five PhD theses. She has also guided several M.Tech. and B.Tech. projects. She has to her credit several peer reviewed publications in international journals and international / national conferences. She serves as reviewer for several International Journals. She is a Life Member of Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering (ISAMPE) and Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE).

Sponsored Projects
Years Funding Agency Title of Project Amount of Grant (Rs.) Role Status
January 2025- January 2027 Naval Research Board Modelling and Development of Coatings for Cavitation Noise Absorption in Marine Application Rs. 31.78 Lakhs Principal Investigator Ongoing
September 2023 – August 2023 Amrita Seed Grant Studies of Biomimetic Functional coatings for Reduction of Noise, Drag and Cavitation in Marine propellers Rs. 11.93 Lakhs Principal Investigator Completed
March 2019 – September 2023 Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) RESPOND High performance Polyether Ketone Carbon Fibre composite for future generation aviation and space Applications Rs. 24.96 Lakhs Principal Investigator Completed
January 2021 – May 2021 V-Guard Industries Ltd Ageing studies on the performance of slip additive modified PVC compound for cable applications. Rs. 3.60 lakhs Co-Principal Investigator Completed
2017 DST FIST Level 2 DST FIST grant under Chemical Sciences Division High Performance Functional Materials for Strategic Applications Rs. 264 Lakhs Team Member Completed
May 2017 – June 2018 V-Guard Industries Ltd Reduction of Coefficient of friction (COF) when PVC insulated wires are pulled out through PVC Conduit Rs. 7.05 Lakhs Principal Investigator Completed
April 2014 – March 2017 UGC – DAE CSR Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) Rubber based nanocomposites for application in corrosive and radiation environments Rs. 6.79 Lakhs Principal Investigator Completed
October 2014 – September 2017 Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) RESPOND Development of Ultra High Temperature Resistance Polymeric Nanocomposites for Long Distance Space Applications Rs. 24.64 Lakhs  Co- Principal Investigator Completed
June 2014 – December 2021 MHRD Centre of Excellence in Advanced Materials and Green Technologies Rs. 250 Lakhs Team Member Completed
June 2008 – June 2011 Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) RESPOND Analysis and Evaluation of Multi-Layer Shear Damped Visco elastic Treatments for Launch Vehicle Application Rs. 11.95 Lakhs  Co- Principal Investigator Completed
May 2006 – April 2009 Indian space Research Organization (ISRO) RESPOND Elastomer based Nanocomposites for Control System Bladders Rs. 9.16 Lakhs  Co- Principal Investigator Completed
January 2009 – June 2009 The Institution of Engineers (India) Optimisation of Nanofiller Loading in Natural Rubber based Micro Cellular Sheet Using DoE Rs. 0.5 Lakhs Principal Investigator Completed
Membership

Membership in Professional Bodies

  • Indian Society for Advancement of Materials and Process Engineering – Life Member
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