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Muthusamy Govarthanan

Muthusamy Govarthanan

Kyungpook National University
Korea

D-Index & Metrics

Chemistry

D-Index
48
Citations
6395
World Ranking
15426
National Ranking
292

Muthusamy Govarthanan 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 Muthusamy Govarthanan 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: 103 publications — 2nd percentile

2% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Muthusamy Govarthanan 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 Muthusamy Govarthanan 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: 48 D-Index — 16th percentile

16% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

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

Overview

Muthusamy Govarthanan is affiliated with Kyungpook National University in South Korea. Their research primarily focuses on environmental science and engineering, with significant contributions in pollution control, biomedical engineering, and materials chemistry.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Environmental Science
  • Engineering

They have explored several subfields, notably:

  • Pollution
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Chemistry
  • Plant Science
  • Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

The major topics of their work involve:

  • Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Graphene and Nanomaterials Applications
  • Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
  • Algal biology and biofuel production

Muthusamy Govarthanan has published extensively in various scientific journals. Frequent venues for their publications include:

  • Chemosphere
  • Environmental Research
  • The Science of The Total Environment
  • Environmental Pollution
  • Fuel

Recent notable papers include:

  • "Emerging contaminants of high concern for the environment: Current trends and future research" (2021, Environmental Research)
  • "A comprehensive review on polylactic acid (PLA) - Synthesis, processing and application in food packaging" (2023, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules)
  • "Impacts of climate change on the fate of contaminants through extreme weather events" (2023, The Science of The Total Environment)
  • "A crucial review on polycyclic aromatic Hydrocarbons - Environmental occurrence and strategies for microbial degradation" (2021, Chemosphere)
  • "Removal of emerging micropollutants originating from pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water and wastewater by advanced oxidation processes: A review" (2021, Environmental Technology & Innovation)

The scientist frequently collaborates with several co-authors, among the most common are:

  • Woong Kim
  • Natchimuthu Karmegam
  • Ponnuchamy Kumar
  • Ramasamy Subbaiya
  • A. Arun

Best Publications

  • Removal of emerging micropollutants originating from pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in water and wastewater by advanced oxidation processes: A review

    Radhakrishnan Yedhu Krishnan;Sivasubramanian Manikandan;Ramasamy Subbaiya;Muniyandi Biruntha

  • Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using cow milk and their antifungal activity against phytopathogens

    Kui-Jae Lee;Sung-Hee Park;Muthusamy Govarthanan;Pyoung-Han Hwang

  • Soil bacteria Cupriavidus sp. mediates the extracellular synthesis of antibacterial silver nanoparticles

    Fuad Ameen;S. AlYahya;M. Govarthanan;N. ALjahdali

  • Microplastic-associated pathogens and antimicrobial resistance in environment.

    Kawaljeet Kaur;Sagar Reddy;Pramod Barathe;Uttara Oak

  • Significance of autochthonous Bacillus sp. KK1 on biomineralization of lead in mine tailings.

    Muthusamy Govarthanan;Kui-Jae Lee;Min Cho;Jae Su Kim

  • Bioremediation of heavy metals using an endophytic bacterium Paenibacillus sp. RM isolated from the roots of Tridax procumbens.

    M. Govarthanan;R. Mythili;T. Selvankumar;S. Kamala-Kannan

  • Phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Mangifera indica flower extract as bioreductant and their broad-spectrum antibacterial activity

    Fuad Ameen;P. Srinivasan;T. Selvankumar;S. Kamala-Kannan

  • Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using panchakavya, an Indian traditional farming formulating agent.

    Muthusamy Govarthanan;Thangasamy Selvankumar;Koildhasan Manoharan;Rajiniganth Rathika

  • A sustainable green synthesis of functionalized biocompatible carbon quantum dots from Aloe barbadensis Miller and its multifunctional applications.

    Jalaja Prasad Malavika;Chellappan Shobana;Murugesan Ragupathi;Ponnuchamy Kumar

  • Facile fabrication of (2D/2D) MoS2@MIL-88(Fe) interface-driven catalyst for efficient degradation of organic pollutants under visible light irradiation.

    M. Govarthanan;R. Mythili;Woong Kim;Saleh Alfarraj

  • Sunroot mediated synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles and evaluation of its antibacterial and rat splenocyte cytotoxic effects.

    Adithan Aravinthan;Muthusamy Govarthanan;Kandasamy Selvam;Loganathan Praburaman

  • Effect of biochar amendment on compost quality, gaseous emissions and pathogen reduction during in-vessel composting of chicken manure.

    Woo Jin Chung;Soon Woong Chang;Dhiraj Kumar Chaudhary;JoungDu Shin

  • Eco-friendly biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using Tinospora cordifolia (Thunb.) Miers and evaluate its antibacterial, antioxidant potential

    Kandasamy Selvam;Chinnappan Sudhakar;Muthusamy Govarthanan;Muthusamy Govarthanan;Periasamy Thiyagarajan

  • Myco-phytoremediation of arsenic- and lead-contaminated soils by Helianthus annuus and wood rot fungi, Trichoderma sp. isolated from decayed wood.

    M. Govarthanan;M. Govarthanan;R. Mythili;T. Selvankumar;S. Kamala-Kannan

  • Adsorption characteristics of magnetic nanoparticles coated mixed fungal biomass for toxic Cr(VI) ions in aquatic environment

    A. Saravanan;P. Senthil Kumar;M. Govarthanan;Cynthia Susan George

  • Utilization of market vegetable waste for silver nanoparticle synthesis and its antibacterial activity

    R. Mythili;T. Selvankumar;S. Kamala-Kannan;C. Sudhakar

  • Biogenic synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of gold nanoparticles synthesised from vegetable waste

    R. Mythili;T. Selvankumar;P. Srinivasan;A. Sengottaiyan

  • Enhanced biodegradation of hydrophobic organic pollutants by the bacterial consortium: Impact of enzymes and biosurfactants.

    Punniyakotti Elumalai;Punniyakotti Parthipan;Mingzhi Huang;Balakrishnan Muthukumar

  • Synthesis and characterization of Solanum nigrum-mediated silver nanoparticles and its protective effect on alloxan-induced diabetic rats

    Arumugam Sengottaiyan;Adithan Aravinthan;Chinnapan Sudhakar;Kandasamy Selvam

  • Persistence, toxicological effect and ecological issues of endosulfan – A review

    Palanivel Sathishkumar;Kannan Mohan;Abirami Ramu Ganesan;Muthusamy Govarthanan

  • Low-cost and eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using coconut (Cocos nucifera) oil cake extract and its antibacterial activity.

    Muthusamy Govarthanan;Young-Seok Seo;Kui-Jae Lee;Ik-Boo Jung

  • Biodegradation of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons using the filamentous fungus Penicillium sp. CHY-2 and characterization of its manganese peroxidase activity

    Muthusamy Govarthanan;Soichiro Fuzisawa;Toshiki Hosogai;Young-Cheol Chang

  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Solanum indicum L. and their antibacterial, splenocyte cytotoxic potentials

    A. Sengottaiyan;R. Mythili;T. Selvankumar;A. Aravinthan

Frequent Co-Authors

Min Cho
Min Cho Jeonbuk National University
Mohamad S. AlSalhi
Mohamad S. AlSalhi King Saud University
Sudisha Jogaiah
Sudisha Jogaiah Central University of Kerala
Liang Cheng
Liang Cheng Brown University
Soundarapandian Kannan
Soundarapandian Kannan Periyar University
P. Senthil Kumar
P. Senthil Kumar Pondicherry University
Dai-Viet N. Vo
Dai-Viet N. Vo Universiti Malaysia Pahang
Jayaseelan Arun
Jayaseelan Arun OmniVision Technologies (United States)
Arivalagan Pugazhendhi
Arivalagan Pugazhendhi Cape Breton University
Yun-Sung Lee
Yun-Sung Lee Chonnam National University

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