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Balachandran Unni Nair

Balachandran Unni Nair

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Chemistry
India
2025

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
68
Citations
14771
World Ranking
6614
National Ranking
74

Balachandran Unni Nair publication distribution in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Chemistry in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Balachandran Unni Nair sits on this spectrum.

61–80 publications: 66 scientists 81–100 publications: 302 scientists 101–120 publications: 623 scientists 121–140 publications: 918 scientists 141–160 publications: 1,218 scientists 161–180 publications: 1,350 scientists 181–200 publications: 1,344 scientists 201–220 publications: 1,281 scientists 221–240 publications: 1,216 scientists 241–260 publications: 1,100 scientists 261–280 publications: 979 scientists 281–300 publications: 939 scientists 301–320 publications: 764 scientists 321–340 publications: 643 scientists 341–360 publications: 628 scientists 361–380 publications: 522 scientists 381–400 publications: 459 scientists 401–420 publications: 397 scientists 421–440 publications: 327 scientists 441–460 publications: 270 scientists 461–480 publications: 265 scientists 481–500 publications: 252 scientists 501–520 publications: 201 scientists 521–540 publications: 185 scientists 541–560 publications: 148 scientists 561–580 publications: 148 scientists 581–600 publications: 132 scientists 601–620 publications: 114 scientists 621–640 publications: 104 scientists 641–660 publications: 91 scientists 661–680 publications: 92 scientists 681–700 publications: 73 scientists 701–720 publications: 57 scientists 721–740 publications: 54 scientists 741–760 publications: 67 scientists 761–780 publications: 45 scientists 781–800 publications: 46 scientists 801–820 publications: 39 scientists 821–840 publications: 32 scientists 841–860 publications: 36 scientists 861–880 publications: 29 scientists 881–900 publications: 26 scientists 901–920 publications: 24 scientists 921–940 publications: 14 scientists 941–960 publications: 23 scientists 961–980 publications: 28 scientists 981–1,000 publications: 15 scientists 1,001–1,020 publications: 29 scientists 1,021–1,040 publications: 12 scientists 1,041–1,060 publications: 19 scientists 1,061–1,080 publications: 12 scientists 1,081–1,100 publications: 6 scientists 1,101–1,120 publications: 8 scientists 1,121–1,140 publications: 12 scientists 1,141–1,160 publications: 5 scientists 1,161–1,180 publications: 6 scientists 1,181–1,200 publications: 14 scientists 1,201–1,220 publications: 7 scientists 1,221–1,240 publications: 2 scientists 1,241–1,260 publications: 6 scientists 1,261–1,280 publications: 4 scientists 1,281–1,294 publications: 6 scientists 1,295+ publications: 100 scientists
61 publications 1,295+

This scientist: 315 publications — 66th percentile

66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,295 publications or more.

Balachandran Unni Nair D-index placement in Chemistry in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Chemistry scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Balachandran Unni Nair sits on this spectrum.

40–41 D-Index: 289 scientists 42–43 D-Index: 612 scientists 44–45 D-Index: 808 scientists 46–47 D-Index: 776 scientists 48–49 D-Index: 835 scientists 50–51 D-Index: 861 scientists 52–53 D-Index: 872 scientists 54–55 D-Index: 933 scientists 56–57 D-Index: 1,051 scientists 58–59 D-Index: 930 scientists 60–61 D-Index: 882 scientists 62–63 D-Index: 834 scientists 64–65 D-Index: 731 scientists 66–67 D-Index: 775 scientists 68–69 D-Index: 683 scientists 70–71 D-Index: 646 scientists 72–73 D-Index: 561 scientists 74–75 D-Index: 501 scientists 76–77 D-Index: 437 scientists 78–79 D-Index: 388 scientists 80–81 D-Index: 354 scientists 82–83 D-Index: 292 scientists 84–85 D-Index: 275 scientists 86–87 D-Index: 254 scientists 88–89 D-Index: 235 scientists 90–91 D-Index: 185 scientists 92–93 D-Index: 192 scientists 94–95 D-Index: 155 scientists 96–97 D-Index: 163 scientists 98–99 D-Index: 125 scientists 100–101 D-Index: 105 scientists 102–103 D-Index: 105 scientists 104–105 D-Index: 112 scientists 106–107 D-Index: 88 scientists 108–109 D-Index: 68 scientists 110–111 D-Index: 69 scientists 112–113 D-Index: 65 scientists 114–115 D-Index: 79 scientists 116–117 D-Index: 61 scientists 118–119 D-Index: 44 scientists 120–121 D-Index: 37 scientists 122–123 D-Index: 40 scientists 124–125 D-Index: 33 scientists 126–127 D-Index: 26 scientists 128–129 D-Index: 34 scientists 130–131 D-Index: 35 scientists 132–133 D-Index: 25 scientists 134–135 D-Index: 27 scientists 136–137 D-Index: 17 scientists 138–139 D-Index: 16 scientists 140–141 D-Index: 20 scientists 142–143 D-Index: 20 scientists 144–145 D-Index: 15 scientists 146–147 D-Index: 9 scientists 148–149 D-Index: 9 scientists 150–151 D-Index: 16 scientists 152–153 D-Index: 11 scientists 154–155 D-Index: 9 scientists 156–157 D-Index: 3 scientists 158 D-Index: 3 scientists 159+ D-Index: 98 scientists
40 D-Index 159+

This scientist: 68 D-Index — 64th percentile

64% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 159 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2025 - Research.com Chemistry in India Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Chemistry in India Leader Award

Overview

Balachandran Unni Nair is affiliated with the Central Leather Research Institute in India. Their research primarily focuses on materials science, with particular attention to biomaterials and materials chemistry. They also contribute to the fields of medicine and biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology. The subfields of their work include biomaterials, complementary and alternative medicine, rehabilitation, and health, toxicology, and mutagenesis.

Their scientific contributions span various topics, among which are:

  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Silk-based biomaterials and applications
  • Wound Healing and Treatments
  • Chromium effects and bioremediation
  • Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
  • Microbial Metabolism and Applications
  • Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants

Balachandran Unni Nair has co-authored research with several frequent collaborators, including Mohan Vedhanayagam, Suresh Kumar Anandasadagopan, V.M. Manikandamathavan, Kalarical Janardhanan Sreeram, and Aafreen Fathima.

Their research works have been published in a range of scientific journals, such as Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Heliyon, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology, and Research Square (Research Square).

Some recent papers authored or co-authored by Balachandran Unni Nair include:

  • "Dendrimer-Functionalized Metal Oxide Nanoparticle-Mediated Self-Assembled Collagen Scaffold for Skin Regenerative Application: Function of Metal in Metal Oxides," 2021, Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology
  • "Chromium-catechin complex, synthesis and toxicity check using bacterial models," 2020, Heliyon
  • "Synthesis, Characterization, and In Vivo Toxicological Evaluation of Copper (II) Oxide Containing Herbometallic Siddha Nanocomplex "Thamira Parpam"," 2022, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
  • "Bio-control potentiality of Penicillium multicolor Grig.-Man. and Porad., against important root pathogens," 2020, Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology
  • "Dendrimer Functionalized Metal Oxide Nanoparticle mediated Self-Assembled Collagen Scaffold for Skin Regenerative Application: Function of Metal in Metal oxides," 2021, Research Square (Research Square)

Best Publications

  • Removal of basic yellow dye from aqueous solution by sorption on green alga Caulerpa scalpelliformis

    Rathinam Aravindhan;Jonnalagadda Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Bioaccumulation of Chromium from Tannery Wastewater: An Approach for Chrome Recovery and Reuse

    Rathinam Aravindhan;Balaraman Madhan;Jonnalagadda Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Progress and recent trends in biotechnological methods for leather processing.

    Palanisamy Thanikaivelan;Jonnalagadda R Rao;Balachandran U Nair;Thirumalachari Ramasami

  • Application of quantum chemical descriptor in quantitative structure activity and structure property relationship

    P. Thanikaivelan;V. Subramanian;J. Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Oxidative DNA cleavage mediated by a new copper (II) terpyridine complex: crystal structure and DNA binding studies.

    V. Uma;M. Kanthimathi;T. Weyhermuller;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles of narrow size distribution on polysaccharide templates

    M. Nidhin;R. Indumathy;K. J. Sreeram;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Cobalt complexes of terpyridine ligand: crystal structure and photocleavage of DNA.

    Ramasamy Indumathy;Srinivasan Radhika;Mookandi Kanthimathi;T. Weyhermuller

  • Interaction of DNA with [Cr(Schiff base)(H2O)2]ClO4

    Rajamanickam Vijayalakshmi;Mookandi Kanthimathi;Venkatesan Subramanian;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Cyclic voltammetric technique for the determination of the critical micelle concentration of surfactants, self-diffusion coefficient of micelles, and partition coefficient of an electrochemical probe

    Asit Baran Mandal;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Recent trends in leather making: Processes, problems, and pathways

    Palanisamy Thanikaivelan;Jonnalagadda Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair;Thirumalachari Ramasami

  • Microwave assisted template synthesis of silver nanoparticles

    K. J. Sreeram;M. Nidhin;B. U. Nair

  • Stabilization of collagen using plant polyphenol: Role of catechin

    B. Madhan;V. Subramanian;J. Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Biosorption of cadmium metal ion from simulated wastewaters using Hypnea valentiae biomass: A kinetic and thermodynamic study

    Aravindhan Rathinam;Bhaswant Maharshi;Sreeram Kalarical Janardhanan;Raghava Rao Jonnalagadda

  • Equilibrium and thermodynamic studies on the removal of basic black dye using calcium alginate beads

    Rathinam Aravindhan;Nishtar Nishad Fathima;Jonnalagadda Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Role of green tea polyphenols in the inhibition of collagenolytic activity by collagenase

    B. Madhan;G. Krishnamoorthy;J. Raghava Rao;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Photooxidation of DNA by a cobalt(II) tridentate complex.

    Vaidyanathan Ganesan Vaidyanathan;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • DNA Cleavage by a Chromium(III) Complex

    Rajamanickam Vijayalakshmi;Mookandi Kanthimathi;Venkatesan Subramanian;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Recouping the wastewater: a way forward for cleaner leather processing

    J Raghava Rao;N.K Chandrababu;C Muralidharan;Balachandran Unni Nair

  • Determination of the critical micelle concentration of surfactants and the partition coefficient of an electrochemical probe by using cyclic voltammetry

    Asit Baran Mandal;Balachandran Unni Nair;D. Ramaswamy

  • Unprecedented dual binding behaviour of acridine group of dye: a combined experimental and theoretical investigation for the development of anticancer chemotherapeutic agents.

    Arivazhagan Rajendran;Balachandran Unni Nair

Frequent Co-Authors

Thomas Weyhermüller
Thomas Weyhermüller Max Planck Society
Isabel Díaz
Isabel Díaz Spanish National Research Council
Venkatesan Subramanian
Venkatesan Subramanian Central Leather Research Institute
Ramakrishnan Parthasarathi
Ramakrishnan Parthasarathi Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research
Asit Baran Mandal
Asit Baran Mandal Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
N. Sethunathan
N. Sethunathan Central Rice Research Institute
Kulamani Parida
Kulamani Parida Siksha O Anusandhan University
Prabhat K. Gupta
Prabhat K. Gupta National Physical Laboratory
Tapan Kumar Adhya
Tapan Kumar Adhya KIIT University
Vineet Kumar Rai
Vineet Kumar Rai Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad

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