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Materials Science
South Africa
2026

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Materials Science

D-Index
86
Citations
19721
World Ranking
2113
National Ranking
3

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Materials Science in South Africa Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Materials Science in South Africa Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Materials Science in South Africa Leader Award

Overview

K. Kaviyarasu is affiliated with the University of South Africa in South Africa. Their research primarily spans the fields of Materials Science and Engineering with a strong focus on subfields such as Materials Chemistry, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials.

Their work concentrates on topics including advanced photocatalysis techniques, synthesis and applications of nanoparticles, copper-based nanomaterials, ZnO doping and properties, TiO2 photocatalysis and solar cells, gas sensing nanomaterials and sensors, and transition metal oxide nanomaterials.

Frequent publication venues for this scientist include:

  • Materials Today Proceedings
  • Surfaces and Interfaces
  • Environmental Research
  • Journal of King Saud University - Science
  • Journal of Molecular Structure

Key recent papers authored or co-authored by K. Kaviyarasu cover various aspects of nanomaterials and photocatalysis:

  • "Biosynthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of gold nanoparticles", 2021, Journal of Infection and Public Health
  • "Studies of MnO2/g-C3N4 hetrostructure efficient of visible light photocatalyst for pollutants degradation by sol-gel technique", 2020, Surfaces and Interfaces
  • "Structural and optical properties of nickel oxide nanoparticles: Investigation of antimicrobial applications", 2020, Surfaces and Interfaces
  • "Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using phyllanthus emblica fruit extract for antimicrobial application", 2020, Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology
  • "Photocatalytic effect of CuO nanoparticles flower-like 3D nanostructures under visible light irradiation with the degradation of methylene blue (MB) dye for environmental application", 2021, Environmental Research

Frequent collaborators include:

  • R. Uthrakumar
  • S. John Sundaram
  • C. Inmozhi
  • A. Dhayal Raj
  • M. Mâaza

Kaviyarasu's scholarly output highlights a multidisciplinary approach to research in materials chemistry and nanotechnology, with emphasis on environmental and antimicrobial applications. Their coauthors' network reflects continued collaborative efforts within the academic community focused on nanomaterials and photocatalytic processes.

Best Publications

  • ZnO nanoparticles via Moringa oleifera green synthesis: Physical properties & mechanism of formation

    N. Matinise;N. Matinise;X.G. Fuku;X.G. Fuku;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;N. Mayedwa;N. Mayedwa

  • Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera extract and their biomedical applications: Cytotoxicity effect of nanoparticles against HT-29 cancer cells.

    A. Angel Ezhilarasi;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;M. Maaza

  • Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Aegle marmelos leaf extract for the evaluation of in-vitro cytotoxicity, antibacterial and photocatalytic properties.

    A. Angel Ezhilarasi;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;L. John Kennedy

  • Eco-friendly preparation of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Tabernaemontana divaricata and its photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity.

    A Raja;S Ashokkumar;R Pavithra Marthandam;J Jayachandiran

  • Rapid biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles from the leaf extract of Tropaeolum majus L. and its enhanced in-vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and anticancer properties.

    Saritha Valsalam;Paul Agastian;Mariadhas Valan Arasu;Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi

  • In vitro cytotoxicity effect and antibacterial performance of human lung epithelial cells A549 activity of Zinc oxide doped TiO 2 nanocrystals: Investigation of bio-medical application by chemical method

    K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;N. Geetha;K. Kanimozhi;C. Maria Magdalane

  • Evaluation on the heterostructured CeO2/Y2O3 binary metal oxide nanocomposites for UV/Vis light induced photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine - B dye for textile engineering application

    C. Maria Magdalane;C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;J. Judith Vijaya;Busi Siddhardha

  • Green synthesis of Ag nanoparticles using Tamarind fruit extract for the antibacterial studies

    N. Jayaprakash;J. Judith Vijaya;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kombaiah

  • Elucidation of photocatalysis, photoluminescence and antibacterial studies of ZnO thin films by spin coating method.

    K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kanimozhi;J. Kennedy

  • Photocatalytic degradation effect of malachite green and catalytic hydrogenation by UV-illuminated CeO2/CdO multilayered nanoplatelet arrays: Investigation of antifungal and antimicrobial activities.

    C. Maria Magdalane;C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;J. Judith Vijaya;C. Jayakumar

  • Photocatalytic activity of binary metal oxide nanocomposites of CeO2/CdO nanospheres: Investigation of optical and antimicrobial activity.

    C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kaviyarasu;J. Judith Vijaya;Busi Siddhardha

  • Synthesis and characterization studies of NiO nanorods for enhancing solar cell efficiency using photon upconversion materials

    K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;E. Manikandan;E. Manikandan;J. Kennedy;J. Kennedy;M. Jayachandran

  • Green synthesis of nickel oxide, palladium and palladium oxide synthesized via Aspalathus linearis natural extracts: physical properties & mechanism of formation

    Noluthando Mayedwa;Nametso Mongwaketsi;Saleh Khamlich;Kasinathan Kaviyarasu

  • Facile synthesis of heterostructured cerium oxide/yttrium oxide nanocomposite in UV light induced photocatalytic degradation and catalytic reduction: Synergistic effect of antimicrobial studies

    C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;J. Judith Vijaya;B. Siddhardha

  • Green synthesis of novel zinc iron oxide (ZnFe2O4) nanocomposite via Moringa Oleifera natural extract for electrochemical applications

    N. Matinise;N. Matinise;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;N. Mongwaketsi;N. Mongwaketsi;S. Khamlich;S. Khamlich

  • Biosynthesis, characterization, and antibacterial activity of gold nanoparticles.

    Sivaji Sathiyaraj;Gunasekaran Suriyakala;Arumugam Dhanesh Gandhi;Ranganathan Babujanarthanam

  • Photocatalytic decomposition effect of erbium doped cerium oxide nanostructures driven by visible light irradiation: Investigation of cytotoxicity, antibacterial growth inhibition using catalyst.

    C. Maria Magdalane;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;A. Raja;M.V. Arularasu

  • Solution processing of CuSe quantum dots: Photocatalytic activity under RhB for UV and visible-light solar irradiation

    K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;A. Ayeshamariam;A. Ayeshamariam;E. Manikandan;E. Manikandan;J. Kennedy;J. Kennedy

  • One dimensional well-aligned CdO nanocrystal by solvothermal method

    K. Kaviyarasu;E. Manikandan;E. Manikandan;P. Paulraj;S.B. Mohamed

  • Synthesis and characterization of ZnO–CuO nanocomposites powder by modified perfume spray pyrolysis method and its antimicrobial investigation

    D. Saravanakkumar;S. Sivaranjani;S. Sivaranjani;K. Kaviyarasu;K. Kaviyarasu;A. Ayeshamariam;A. Ayeshamariam

  • Antibacterial, magnetic, optical and humidity sensor studies of β-CoMoO4 - Co3O4 nanocomposites and its synthesis and characterization

    A. Mobeen Amanulla;Sk. Jasmine Shahina;R. Sundaram;C. Maria Magdalane

Frequent Co-Authors

Malik Maaza
Malik Maaza University of South Africa
John Kennedy
John Kennedy GNS Science
J. Judith Vijaya
J. Judith Vijaya Loyola College, Chennai
L. John Kennedy
L. John Kennedy Vellore Institute of Technology University
M. Jayachandran
M. Jayachandran Sethu Institute of Technology
Hamad A. Al-Lohedan
Hamad A. Al-Lohedan King Saud University
Fabian I. Ezema
Fabian I. Ezema University of Nigeria
Mariadhas Valan Arasu
Mariadhas Valan Arasu King Saud University
Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi
Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi King Saud University

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