Dr. Saritha A. Pillai

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Bio

Dr. Saritha A. currently serves as Assistant Professor (Sel.Gr.) at the Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Amritapuri. She did her PhD in polymer chemistry from Mahatma Gandhi University. She has more than twelve years of research experience in micro- and nano-filled polymers.Dr. Saritha joined the department of Chemistry in Amrita in 2007.

Her research interests include Polymer micro and nano composites, rubber nanocomposites, green composites, green synthesis of nanomaterials, nanoclusters, chemical modification of nano clay, carbon nano tubes, graphene based composites, epoxy nanocomposites, fabrication of nano composite membranes for water filtration and fabrication of VOC barrier membranes.

She has several international publications, book chapters and many international and national conference publications to her credit.

Publications

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Book

Fibre Reinforced Composites: Constituents, Compatibility, Perspectives, and Applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Joseph Kuruvilla; Kristiina Oksman; George Gejo; Runcy Wilson;

Publisher : (2021)

Book Chapter

The stability of the super hydrophobic surfaces

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, J. S. Jayan, Jayadev, D., Pillai, Z., Joseph, K.

Publisher : Superhydrophobic polymer coatings, Elsevier, 2019.

Characterization of superhydrophobic polymer coating

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, D. Jayadev; Jitha S. Jayan; Zeena S. Pillai; Kuruvilla Joseph;

Publisher : Superhydrophobic Polymer Coatings, Elsevier, p.91-121 (2019)

Synthesis, Designing and Challenges of Functionalized Polymeric Nanomaterials and Their Spectroscopic Applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, S Jayan, Jitha; A.S, Sethulekshmi; Venu, Gopika; Joseph, Kuruvilla

Publisher : Nanomaterials for Spectroscopic Applications , enny Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd., p.137-159 (2020)

Chapter 8 – Elastomer-based materials for EMI shielding applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Bony Thomas; Gejo George; Runcy Wilson; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Materials for Potential EMI Shielding Applications, Elsevier, p.121-143 (2020)

Biosensor and Drug Delivery Application by the Utilization of Green Nanotechnology

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, S Mathew, Meegle; Joseph, Kuruvilla

Publisher : Green Nanomaterials Sustainable Technologies and Applications, pple Academic Press (2020)

Chloro butyl rubber based nanocomposites-Synthetic Rubber based Nanocomposites: Preparation and Applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai

Publisher : Central West Publishing, Central West Publishing Stanford Publishing Pte. Ltd, 2020.

20 – Sustainable nanotextiles: emerging antibacterial fabrics

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jitha S. Jayan; A.S. Sethulekshmi; Gopika Venu; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Antimicrobial Textiles from Natural Resources, Woodhead Publishing, p.619-651 (2021)

An introduction to fiber reinforced composite materials

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jitha S. Jayan; Saritha Appukuttan; Runcy Wilson; Kuruvilla Joseph; Gejo George; Kristiina Oksman

Publisher : Fiber Reinforced Composites, Woodhead Publishing, p.1-24 (2021)

Carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced elastomeric composites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, S. Fathima; B.D.S. Deeraj; Saritha Appukuttan; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Fiber Reinforced Composites, Woodhead Publishing, p.307-340 (2021)

Nano-Engineered Fibers in Polymer Matrices

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jitha S Jayan, Gopika Venu, S, S. A., Dr. Saritha A., Kuruvilla Joseph,George, G.

Publisher : Fiber-Reinforced Polymers: Processes and Applications, Nova Science Publisher, 2021.

Electrospun biopolymer-based hybrid composites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, B.D.S. Deeraj; Jitha S. Jayan; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Hybrid Natural Fiber Composites,Eds. Woodhead Publishing, 2021, pp. 225-252.

Biopolymer-derived carbonaceous composites and their potential applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jitha S. Jayan; B.D.S. Deeraj; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Natural Fiber Composites

Rheology of Bioepoxy Polymers, Their Blends, and Composites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Deeraj, Battula D.S.; Jitha S. Jayan; Joseph, Kuruvilla

Publisher : Bio‐Based Epoxy Polymers, Blends and Composites, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, 2021, pp. 167-195

Melt rheological properties of latered double hydroxide polymer nanoconposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Layered double hydroxide polymer nanocomposites

Design, Development and Testing of Rubber Nanocomposites(Book Chapter)

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph; Sabu Thomas

Publisher : Trends in composite materials and their design

State of the Art – Nanomechanics

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, S. K. Malhotra; S. Thomas; K. Joseph; K Goda; M. S Sreekala

Publisher : Polymer Composites

Barrier Properties of Nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Polymer Composites

Liquid Crystalline Polymers from Renewable Resources: Synthesis and Properties

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Sandhya, K. Y.; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Liquid Crystalline Polymers: Volume 1–Structure and Chemistry

Conference Paper

The VALUE @ Amrita Virtual Labs Project: Using Web Technology to Provide Virtual Laboratory Access to Students

Authors : Prof. Krishnashree Achuthan, Prof. Shyam Diwakar, Dr. Prema Nedungadi, Dr. Sreekala C. O., Dr. Zeena S. Pillai, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Prof. Raghu Raman, K.S. Sreelatha; S. Surendran; S. Humphreys; A. Deepthi; Rathish Gangadharan; Jyothi Ranganatha; Suma Mahesh

Publisher : Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), 2011 IEEE

Transport phenomena of graphene oxide modified epoxy nanocomposites using diaminodiphenyl methane as curing agent

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jitha S Jayan; Dr. Saritha A.; Sreepriya R; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : 2017 IEEE International Conference on Technological Advancements in Power and Energy ( TAP Energy)

Elucidation of degradation kinetics of CIIR nanocomposites by varying the structure of the anchoring surfactant groups

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Krishna S Nair; Jitha S Jayan; Geethu S; Neeraja J; Lekshmi V Pillai; Gayathri S Dilip; Gopika Venu; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : ICMPC

Synergistic effect of CNT and Nanoclay on the properties of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Rincy Sebastian; Shilpa K.

Publisher : National Conference on material science and Technology held at Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology,

Conference Proceedings

Green synthesis of graphene sand composites for the removal of hazardous chemicals from water

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dileepkumar,Nidhin; Ganesh Shankar; Gopinathan Sajith; Jitha S. Jayan; Geena Prasad; Jeetu. S. Babu

Publisher : AIP Conference Proceedings, Volume 2283, Number 1, p.020017 (2020)

Sustainable Utilization of Bio waste towards the Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and its Utility in the Naked Eye Detection of Metals Coupled with its Larvicidal and Antimicrobial Properties

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., P S Nikhila; Namitha Satheesh; V S Sreejitha; Anandu R Pillai

Publisher : ICONAMMA

Rare earth oxide filled natural rubber composites: Synthesis, characterization and x ray shielding

Authors : Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Balakrishna Shankar; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : International conference on advanced functional materials held at NIIST

High performance rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai

Publisher : Nanostructured materials and nanocomposites ICNM-09

Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites as effective barrier materials

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : National Conference, Advances in Composites and Nanotechnology, INCCOM-11

Development of Highly Sensitive Nano silver based Chemosensors

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., Nandakumar G., Athulya Das

Publisher : National Conference On Recent Advances In Smart Materials

From biowastes to novel nanomaterials: A one pot green synthesis of nanoparticles towards the naked eye detection of metals

Authors : Dr. Smitha Chandran S., Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Aarathi Krishna; Sreejisha T Nair

Publisher : The National Conference On Recent Advances In Smart Materials

Mechanical properties of Titanium dioxide filled Chlorobutyl vulcanizates

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph; Sabu Thomas

Publisher : National Conference on Thermo physical properties

Tensile properties of Chlorobutyl nano clay composites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph, and Sabu Thomas

Publisher : Natural polymers ICNP

Mechanical and barrier properties of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites with varying filler size and morphology

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph; Sabu Thomas

Publisher : Blends and Composites

Comparative study on the mechanical properties of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites with varying filler size and morphology

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph; Sabu Thomas

Publisher : NANO-09 National Seminar

Barrier properties clay reinforced chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph, and Sabu Thomas

Publisher : Nanostructured materials and nanocomposites ICNM-2009

Physical and mechanical properties of high performance rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : The National Conference on advanced materials , NCAM -2009

Thermophysical properties of chlorobutyl rubber vulcanizates

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph, Sabu Thomas

Publisher : Recycling and reuse of materials, ICRM -09

Recent advances in polymer based micro and nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Jayanarayanan K., Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : The International Conference on innovative technologies, ICIT -

Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites as effective gas barrier materials

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph; Sabu Thomas

Publisher : The International Conference on Polymer processing, ICPPC-2010

Novel route towards the synthesis of chlorobutyl nanocomposites using solvent interaction parameters

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph, and Sabu Thomas

Publisher : The International Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science and Technology, ICMST

Tailoring of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites for advanced applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph, and Sabu Thomas

Publisher : RANCER

Evaluation of dielectric properties of chlorobutyl nano clay composites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph, Sabu Thomas

Publisher : The International Conference on Natural polymers, ICNPC-2012

Rubber composites with enhanced EMI shielding

Authors : Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Balakrishna Shankar

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

Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites as effective barrier materials

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : The International Conference on Advances in polymer technology, APT

Nanocomposites from chlorobutyl rubber for advanced applications(2013)

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : The National Conference on Recent Trends in Material Science and Technology, NCMST

Rubber composites with enhanced EMI shielding

Authors : Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Balakrishna Shankar; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : The International Conference on Natural polymers, ICNPC-2012

Natural rubber composites, synthesis , characterization and x ray shielding properties

Authors : Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Balakrishna Shankar

Publisher : International Conference on Advances in Chemistry

Role of surfactants and solvent parameters in the mechanical and barrier performance of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites(2013)

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : International Conference on Advances in Chemistry

One pot synthesis of silver decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Karthik Gopakumar; Harith A.; Thazleema Nazrin N; Vishal Shaji

Publisher : National conference on Materials Science and technology (NCMST)

The effect of nano composite on phosphate adsorption in rich black soil

Authors : Dr. Jeetu S. Babu, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, J. V. M. S. M Pani, P. Vipin, K. R. R. Praveen, Geena Prasad

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 3 rd International Conference on Advances in Materials and Manufacturing Applications

Nanotechnology Enhanced Water Filtration Using Coastal Sand

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Jeetu S. Babu, Navneeth M, Akhil Mohan, Akshay Chandran, Akash K Kumar, Geena Prasad and Geethu S Babu

Journal Article

Fabrication and Characterization of Toughened Nanocomposites Based on TiO2 Nanowire-Epoxy System

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Konnola, Raneesh; Deeraj, B. D. S.; Sampath, Srinivasan; Joseph, Kuruvilla

Publisher : Polymer Composites, Volume 40, Number 7, p.2629-2638 (2019)

Electrospun styrene-butadiene copolymer fibers as potential reinforcement in epoxy composites: Modeling of rheological and visco elastic data

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, B.D.S. Deeraj; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Composites Part B: Engineering, Volume 160, p.384-393 (2019)

Effective reuse of CIIR nanocomposite based CPC by the evaluation of thermal decontamination as well as gas barrier properties

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, S. Adwaith; Aswin Suresh; Akhila Raman; Kannan Reji; G. Parvathy; Ananthakrishnan; Adithyakrishnan; Jitha S Jayan;

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 18, p.4630-4636 (2019)

Modeling of dielectric properties of Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Akhila Raman; K.S Ananthakrishnan; M.R Adithyakrishnan; S Geethu; J Neeraja; Kannan Reji; G Parvathy; S Adwaith; Aswin Suresh; Jitha S Jayan;

Publisher : Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 18, p.3998-4003 (2019)

Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of BaxSr1 – xTiO3 Ceramic-Based MIM Capacitor for Energy Storage Application

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Smitha P. S.; Jitha S. Jayan.; V. Suresh Babu; Shiny G.

Publisher : Integrated Ferroelectrics, Taylor & Francis, Volume 212, Number 1, p.177-189 (2020)

Superhydrophobic graphene-based materials with self-cleaning and anticorrosion performance: An appraisal of neoteric advancement and future perspectives

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jishnu A; Jitha S Jayan; Sethulekshmi A.S.; Gopika Venu

Publisher : Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, Volume 606, p.125395 (2020)

Sustainable utilization of biowastes towards the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles and its utility in the naked eye detection of metals coupled with its larvicidal properties

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., Nandakumar G., Neethu T S; Sudheesh. R. Babu; Rini John; Nayana Krishna

Publisher : International Journal of Science Technology and Management,

Green synthesis and characterization of silver decorated graphene nanocomposites for advanced applications

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., Karthik Gopakumar; A Harith; Thazleema N Nazrin; Vishal Shaji;

Publisher : International Journal of Science Technology and Management

Development of X-ray Protective Garments from Rare Earth-modified Natural Rubber Composites

Authors : Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Sreedha Sambhudevan; Balakrishnan Shankar; Kuruvilla Joseph; John Philip; T Saravanan; Dr. Saritha A.

Publisher : Journal of Elastomers Plastics

The role of surfactant type and modifier concentration in tailoring the properties of chlorobutyl rubber/organo clay nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph; Sabu Thomas; R. Muraleekrishnan

Publisher : Journal of Applied Polymer Science

Mechanical, thermophysical, and diffusion properties of TiO2-filled chlorobutyl rubber composites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, K. Joseph; A. Boudenne; S. Thomas

Publisher : Polymer Composites

Influence of fiber content and chemical modifications on the transport properties of PP/jute commingled biocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, George, G.; K. Joseph; E. R. Nagarajan

Publisher : Polymer Composites

One step approach towards the green synthesis of silver decorated graphene nanocomposites for the degradation of organic dyes in water

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Gopakumar Karthik; A Harith; N Nazrin Thazleema; Shaji Vishal; S Jayan Jitha

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Innovative materials of this era for toughening the epoxy matrix: A review

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Jitha S Jayan; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Polymer Composites

Sustainable Utilization of Bio waste towards the Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles and its Utility in the Naked Eye Detection of Metals Coupled with its Larvicidal and Antimicrobial Properties

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., P S Nikhila; Namitha Satheesh; V S Sreejitha; Anandu R Pillai

Publisher : IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering

Effect of nano clay on the constrained polymer volume of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Polymer Composites

Development of Highly Sensitive Nano silver based Chemosensors

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., Nandakumar G., Athulya Das

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Role of surfactants and solvent parameters in the mechanical and barrier performance of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Journal of Indian Chemical Society

Evaluation of Kinetics and Transport Mechanism of Solvents Through Natural Rubber Composites Containing Organically Modified Gadolinium Oxide

Authors : Dr. Sreedha Sambhudevan, Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Balakrishnan Shankar; Kuruvilla Joseph

Publisher : Plastics, Rubber and Composites-Macromolecular Engineering

From biowastes to novel nanomaterials: A one pot green synthesis of nanoparticles towards the naked eye detection of metals

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai, Dr. Smitha Chandran S., Aarathi Krishna; Sreejisha T Nair

Publisher : International Journal of Applied Engineering Research

Other

Nanotechnolgy enhanced water filtration using coastal sand

Authors : Dr. Saritha A. Pillai

Publisher : Proceedings of the 44th National Conference on Fluid Mechanics and Fluid Power

Awards/Achievements

CSIR Research Fellowship through the CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) in 2001
Senior Research Fellowship from Indian Space Research Organization in 2008.

Projects Undertaken

Principal developer in MHRD sponsored project Development of suitable pedagogical methods for development of online course in Engineering chemistry
Developer of Inorganic Chemistry lab in MHRD sponsored project under National Mission on Education through ICT.

Invited Lecture

Delivered an invited lecture in the National Seminar on Advances in polymer technology held at government college, Attingal on November 28, 2013.
Delivered an invited lecture in the National Seminar in Nanotechnology held at Marthoma College Thiruvalla on February 22, 2015.
Delivered an invited lecture in the National Seminar in Polymer Technology held at Sree Narayana College Kollam on March 13, 2018.

Workshops Attended

National Workshop on NMEICT – MHRD sponsored project entitled “ Developing Suitable Pedagogical Methods, Intellectual Calibers and research in E-learning held at CII, NIT, Warangal on 9^th and 10^th August 2013
US- India brain storming discussion on faculty developmemt on January 6, 2014 at Center of Nano Science and Technology, Kottayam.
International workshop on “Nanotechnology for energy applications” held at IIT Mumbai on December 1-14, 2008.

Professional Roles

Reviewer of Polymer Composites
Reviewer of Journal of Elastomers and Plastics

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Book Chapter

Melt rheological properties of latered double hydroxide polymer nanoconposites

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Conference Proceedings

Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites as effective barrier materials

Comparative study on the mechanical properties of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites with varying filler size and morphology

Barrier properties clay reinforced chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites

Physical and mechanical properties of high performance rubber nanocomposites

Recent advances in polymer based micro and nanocomposites

Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites as effective gas barrier materials

Novel route towards the synthesis of chlorobutyl nanocomposites using solvent interaction parameters

Tailoring of chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites for advanced applications

Evaluation of dielectric properties of chlorobutyl nano clay composites

Rubber composites with enhanced EMI shielding

Chlorobutyl rubber nanocomposites as effective barrier materials

Nanotechnology Enhanced Water Filtration Using Coastal Sand

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