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Overview

Dhayalan Velauthapillai is affiliated with the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences in Norway. Their research primarily focuses on interdisciplinary topics within materials science, engineering, and energy, contributing substantial work in renewable energy, sustainability, and related technological advancements.

The scientist's main fields of study comprise:

  • Materials Science
  • Engineering
  • Energy

Key subfields of study include:

  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Polymers and Plastics

Their research topics cover:

  • Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
  • Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Advanced battery technologies research
  • TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
  • Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
  • Advancements in Battery Materials

Recent publications by Dhayalan Velauthapillai include:

  • TiO2 as a Photocatalyst for Water Splitting-An Experimental and Theoretical Review, 2021, Molecules
  • Nickel-cobalt hydroxide: a positive electrode for supercapacitor applications, 2020, RSC Advances
  • The bifunctional performance analysis of synthesized Ce doped SnO2/g-C3N4 composites for asymmetric supercapacitor and visible light photocatalytic applications, 2021, Journal of Alloys and Compounds
  • RETRACTED: Annealing temperature effect on cobalt ferrite nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation, 2021, Chemosphere
  • Facile single-step synthesis of MXene@CNTs hybrid nanocomposite by CVD method to remove hazardous pollutants, 2021, Chemosphere

Dhayalan has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • R. Yuvakkumar
  • G. Ravi
  • M. Thambidurai
  • S. Swathi
  • P. Senthil Kumar

Publication venues commonly featuring Dhayalan Velauthapillai's work comprise:

  • International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
  • Chemosphere
  • Ceramics International
  • Fuel
  • ACS Omega

Best Publications

  • TiO2 as a Photocatalyst for Water Splitting—An Experimental and Theoretical Review

    Håkon Eidsvåg;Said Bentouba;Ponniah Vajeeston;Shivatharsiny Yohi

  • A review on the classification of organic/inorganic/carbonaceous hole transporting materials for perovskite solar cell application

    Selvakumar Pitchaiya;Muthukumarasamy Natarajan;Agilan Santhanam;Vijayshankar Asokan

  • Size controlled synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles by modified solvothermal method towards effective photo catalytic and photovoltaic applications

    Venkatraman Madurai Ramakrishnan;Muthukumarasamy Natarajan;Agilan Santhanam;Vijayshankar Asokan

  • A comprehensive review on novel quaternary metal oxide and sulphide electrode materials for supercapacitor: Origin, fundamentals, present perspectives and future aspects

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  • Nickel–cobalt hydroxide: a positive electrode for supercapacitor applications

    M. Sangeetha Vidhya;G. Ravi;R. Yuvakkumar;Dhayalan Velauthapillai

  • Enhancement in the photostability of natural dyes for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) applications: a review

    N. Prabavathy;S. Shalini;R. Balasundaraprabhu;Dhayalan Velauthapillai

  • Utilization of natural anthocyanin pigments as photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells

    N. Gokilamani;N. Muthukumarasamy;M. Thambidurai;A. Ranjitha

  • Magnesium incorporated hydroxyapatite nanoparticles: Preparation, characterization, antibacterial and larvicidal activity

    B. Gayathri;N. Muthukumarasamy;Dhayalan Velauthapillai;S.B. Santhosh

  • Annealing temperature effect on cobalt ferrite nanoparticles for photocatalytic degradation.

    S. Swathi;R. Yuvakkumar;P. Senthil Kumar;G. Ravi

  • Facile single-step synthesis of MXene@CNTs hybrid nanocomposite by CVD method to remove hazardous pollutants.

    V. Thirumal;R. Yuvakkumar;P. Senthil Kumar;G. Ravi

  • Structural, optical and magnetic properties of undoped NiO and Fe-doped NiO nanoparticles synthesized by wet-chemical process

    P.M. Ponnusamy;S. Agilan;N. Muthukumarasamy;T.S. Senthil

  • The bifunctional performance analysis of synthesized Ce doped SnO2/g-C3N4 composites for asymmetric supercapacitor and visible light photocatalytic applications

    S. Asaithambi;P. Sakthivel;M. Karuppaiah;R. Yuvakkumar

  • Natural dye (cyanidin 3-O-glucoside) sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 solar cell fabricated using liquid electrolyte/quasi-solid-state polymer electrolyte

    T.S. Senthil;N. Muthukumarasamy;Dhayalan Velauthapillai;S. Agilan

  • Marigold flower like structured Cu2NiSnS4 electrode for high energy asymmetric solid state supercapacitors

    M Isacfranklin;R Yuvakkumar;Ganesan Ravi;S. I. Hong

  • Rare earth metal (Sm) doped zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4) for improved photocatalytic elimination of toxic dye from aquatic system.

    S.P. Keerthana;R. Yuvakkumar;P. Senthil Kumar;G. Ravi

  • Heterostructured SmCoO3/rGO composite for high-energy hybrid supercapacitors

    M. Isacfranklin;R. Yuvakkumar;G. Ravi;S. I. Hong

  • Potential transition and post-transition metal sulfides as efficient electrodes for energy storage applications: review

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  • Influence of tin (Sn) doping on Co3O4 for enhanced photocatalytic dye degradation

    S.P. Keerthana;R. Yuvakkumar;P. Senthil Kumar;G. Ravi

  • Synthesis of highly active biocompatible ZrO2 nanorods using a bioextract

    M. Isacfranklin;Turki Dawoud;Fuad Ameen;G. Ravi

  • Characterization of activated biomass carbon from tea leaf for supercapacitor applications.

    V. Thirumal;R. Yuvakkumar;G. Ravi;G. Dineshkumar

  • A first-principle study of the electronic, mechanical and optical properties of inorganic perovskite Cs2SnI6 for intermediate-band solar cells

    Murugesan Rasukkannu;Dhayalan Velauthapillai;Ponniah Vajeeston

  • Synthesis of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 thin films by dip-coating method without sulphurization

    G. Rajesh;N. Muthukumarasamy;E. P. Subramaniam;S. Agilan

Frequent Co-Authors

P. Senthil Kumar
P. Senthil Kumar Pondicherry University
Sun Ig Hong
Sun Ig Hong Chungnam National University
Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi
Abdullah G. Al-Sehemi King Khalid University
Changhee Lee
Changhee Lee Seoul National University
Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Arivalagan Pugazhendhi Cape Breton University
Dai-Viet N. Vo
Dai-Viet N. Vo Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Sudip K. Batabyal
Sudip K. Batabyal Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Seongjin Hong
Seongjin Hong Chungnam National University
Neil Robertson
Neil Robertson University of Edinburgh
Tansir Ahamad
Tansir Ahamad King Saud University

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