Department of Chemistry
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Dr. S. Pitchaimuthu
M.Sc. Ph.D., Assistant Professor
Date of Joining:
2014-08-13
2014-08-13
Educational Background
- Ph.D., (2014) from Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi – 626 124 affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
- M.Sc. Chemistry (2007-2009) from Saraswathi Narayanan College, Perungudi, Madurai – 625022 affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
- B.Sc. Chemistry (2004-2007) from Saraswathi Narayanan College, Perungudi, Madurai – 625022 affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, INDIA
Professional Experience
TEACHING EXPERIENCE: (11 Years)
Position : Assistant Professor
Duration : August 2014 to till date
Institution : Department of Chemistry, Thiagarajar College, Madurai-625009
Position : Lecturer
Duration : Febrauary 2014 to April 2014 (3 Months)
Institution : Department of Chemistry, The American College, Madurai-625002
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE :
Position : Doctoral Fellow (under UGC Major Research Project) Duration : March 2010 to December 2013 (3 Years and 9 Months) Research Supervisor : Dr. P. Velusamy Research Co-Supervisor : Dr. N. Kannan Area of Research : Studies on the supramolecular photocatalytic redox ability of various semiconductor nanocomposites Working Place : Centre for Research and Post-graduate studies in Chemistry, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi - 626124
Awards & Recognitions
UGC MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT Ref. No. F. No.: 4-4/2015-16(MRP/UGC-SERO) dated October 2016
Title : Fabrication of Visible-Light-Driven Semiconductor Nanoheterostructures for the Enhanced Photocatalytic Treatment of Organic Contaminants in Aqueous Media. (2017-2019) - Completed.
AWARD RECEIVED:
- BEST POSTER PRESENTATION AWARD in BRNS, CSIR & UGC sponsored National Seminar on New Vistas in Catalysis and Surface Science (NVCSS-2012) organized by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 16th & 17th March 2012 Title: Enhancement of Zinc Oxide mediated solar light degradation of acidic dyes by addition of β-CD
- Hands on Experience (i) UV-Visible Spectrophotometer (ii) FT-IR Spectrophotometer (iii) Photoreactors (iv) HPLC
- COMPUTER SKILL: PGDCA (MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS DOS, FOXPRO, HTML, C, C++, VISUAL BASIC, ORACLE, POWER POINT)
- TECHNICAL SKILL: Type writing in English (Junior Grade)
WORKSHOPS ATTENDED :
- One day International Level FDP on Computational Chemistry PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Thiagarajar College, Madurai. 11 July 2023
- Online Certificate Course “Research and Publication Ethics”-FDP - Government of India GAD-TLC Ministry of Education 10 Feb 2023-10 March 2023.
- Summer Faculty Research Fellow Programme 2021-Indian Institute of Technology Delhi 04.06.2021 to16.08.2021.
- One week faculty development programme- Research Proposal Writing and Opportunities in Science, Engineering and Management organized by R&D Centre-BIT, Bangalore Institute of Technology, Bengaluru-560004 during 06.07.2020 to 11.07.2020
- FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (FDP) on “Applications of Nanotechnology in Bio-medicine & Energy, MORIAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (AUTONOMOUS), New Delhi, 13.07.2020-14.07.2020.
- Hands on training Certificate Course on HPLC-MASS Technology organized by Department of Chemistry, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore during from 17th – 20th October 2018.
- Orientation Program in Catalysis 2012 organized by National Centre for Catalysis Research, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai during 26th November 2012 – 13th December 2012.
- National Workshop on Green Chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry, Manonmaniam sundaranar University, Tirunelveli during – 17-22 August 2011
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
- NSS
- AIDS AWARNESS (2 year experience in a NGO)
- Tamil Nadu District Cricket Association State Panel Umpire
- Madurai District Cricket Association Umpire
- Madurai District Cricket Association I division Cricket Club Player (Crescent Cricket Club)
Research Publications
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS
- N.Sudhan, S. Pitchaimuthu, V. Balasubramanian, Creation of a2-Nitrophenol sensor by using ZrO2-encapsulated Barium Oxide in the presence of 4-Nitrophenol, Electrocatalysis (2025) https://doi.org/10.1007/s12678-025-00943-9
- P. Karuppasamy, S. Senthilkumar, O. Ganeshbabu, S. Pitchaimuthu, M. Sennappan V. Rajapandian, Sonochemical Synthesis and Characterization of Visible Light Driven CuO@g-C3N4 Nano-Photocatalyst for Eriochrome Black T Dye Degradation in Industrial Dye Effluent, Inorganic Materials And Nanomaterials, Russian Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, 67 (2022) 2153-2165.
- M. Jeyaraj, R. Atchudan, S. Pitchaimuthu, T.N.J.I. Edison, P. Sennu, Photocatalytic degradation of persistent brilliant green dye in water using CeO2/ZnO nanospheres, Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 156 (2021) 457-464.
- S. Muthumanickam, M. Thennila, P. Muthu Mareeswaran, S. Madasamy, S. Mayappan, P.M.A. Azeez, S. Pitchaimuthu, K. Selvakumar, Carbon Ratio Controlled in-situ Synthesis of Ordered Mesoporous Hybrid Silica/Carbon Materials via Soft Template Method, Silicon, 14 (2021) 7219-7234.
- P. Karuppasamy, N. Ramzan Nilofar Nisha, A. Pugazhendhi, S. Kandasamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, An investigation of transition metal doped TiO2 photocatalysts for the enhanced photocatalytic decoloration of methylene blue dye under visible light irradiation, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9 (2021) 105254.
- S. Pitchaimuthu and P. Velusamy, Modification of the photocatalytic performance of various metaloxides by the addition of β-cyclodextrin under visible light irradiation Journal of Water Process Engineering 16 (2017) 329–337.
- S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy, Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Metal Oxides/β-CD nanocomposites for decoloration of Rhodamine B Dye, Applied Water Science 7 (2017) 115-127.
- G. Priyanka, C. Sabarinathan, S. Pitchaimuthu, T. Arumuganathan, Synthesis and Characterization of Hybrid Salt of Silicomolybdate Cluster: Heterogeneous Catalysis and UV-Kinetics, Journal of Advanced Chemical Sciences, 3(2017), 439-444.
- S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi N. Kannan and P. Velusamy, Enhancement of Zinc Oxide mediated solar light decoloration of acid yellow 99 dye by addition of β-CD Applied Water Science 5 (2015) 201-208.
- S. Pitchaimuthu, G. Lakshmi and P. Velusamy, Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity of TiO2 using β-Cyclodextrin on Solar Light Assisted Decoloration of Azocarmine G Dye, Journal of Advanced Chemical Sciences, 1(2015) 9-14.
- P. Velusamy, G. Lakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, Investigation of Photocatalytic Activity of (ZnO/TiO2) Modified by β-Cyclodextrin in Photodecoloration of Rhodamine B under Visible Light Irradiation, Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research 1(1) (2015) 1–5.
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmiand N. Kannan, Modification of the photocatalytic activity of TiO2 by β-cyclodextrin in decoloration of ethyl violet dye Journal of Advanced Research 5 (2014) 19-25.
- S. Pitchaimuthu and P. Velusamy, Enhanced photocatalytic activity of CeO2 using
β-Cyclodextrin on visible light assisted decoloration of methylene blue, Water Science and Technology, 69.1 (2014) 113 - 119. - S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy, Enhanced photocatalytic activity of Titanium Dioxide by β-Cyclodextrin in
decoloration acid yellow 99 dye, Desalination and Water Treatment, 52 (2014) 3392-3402. - S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy, Photocatalytic effect of β-cyclodextrin on semiconductors for the removal of Acid Violet dye under UV light irradiation, Desalination and Water Treatment, 52 (2014) 3432-3444.
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan, Photo decoloration of Brilliant Green dye using β - CD modified TiO2, Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 33 (2013) 583-589.
P. Velusamy , S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan, Photo decoloration of organic dyes on β-cyclodextrin modified ZnO, Indian Journal of Environmental Protection, 31 (2011) 801-809.
Book Chapter Published :
P. Karuppasamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, V. Rajapandian, K. Saravanan, Introduction - Green Smart Cities (Chapter) - Handbook of Green Engineering technologies for sustainable smart cities - CRC Press, Taylor & Francis 9781003093787 (International) July 2021
PAPERS PUBLISHED IN THE INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL/ CONFERENCES/SYMPOSIA
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photodecoloration of Ethyl Violet Dye by Modified Titania as Photocatalyst. Sixth All India Conference of KAAS organized by S.T. Hindu College, Nagerkovil (September 10-11, 2010)
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Photodecoloration of dyes by photocatalysis. Sixth All India Conference of KAAS organized by S.T. Hindu College, Nagerkovil (September 10-11, 2010)
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photo Catalytic Decoloration of Brilliant Green Dye Using Modified TiO2 nanocomposties Surface Under UV Light Irradiation. UGC & TNSCST Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Nanoscience organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi (December 21-22, 2010)
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Enhanced the Photocatalytic Degradability of Titanium dioxide (TiO2) Nanocomposites by using β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) under Visible Light Radiation. UGC & TNSCST Sponsored National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Nanoscience organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi (December 21-22, 2010)
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Investigating the photocatalytic decoloration activity of ZnO nanocomposites. CSIR sponsored national seminar on Recent Advancements in Materials Research (RAMR 2011) organized by Department of Physics, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil (March 3-4, 2011)
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan, Color Removal from model Industrial effluents using TiO2 as photocatalyst. CSIR sponsored national seminar on Recent Advancements in Materials Research (RAMR 2011) organized by Department of Physics, Scott Christian College, Nagercoil (March 3-4, 2011)
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photocatalytic Decolorisation of Aromatic Dyes using Solar Light Irradiation. International Conference on Advaned Materials and its Applications (ICAMA-2011) organized by Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil (March 4-5, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan, Photooxidative Decoloration of some simple dyes in the presence of β-Cyclodextrin modified TiO2. International Conference on Advaned Materials and its Applications (ICAMA-2011) organized by Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil (March 4-5, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Color Removal of dye adsorbed on semiconductor surface by UV irradiation. VIII All India Confernece of Scott Research forum organized by Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. (April 2, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan TiO2 - the source for the photodecoloration of simple dyes ? A comparative study VIII All India Confernece of Scott Research forum organized by Scott Christian College, Nagercoil. (April 2, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Influence of operational parameters on photocatalytic decoloration of Azocarmine G dye Seventh All India Conference of KAAS organized by Women's Christian College, Kanyakumari (July 26 -27, 2011)
- S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, N. Kannan, P. Velusamy Enhanced decoloration of Acid Yellow 99 dye on TiO2 photocatalysts by adding β-CD in aqueous suspension under visible light irradiation Recent Advances in Surface Science organized by Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram (February 14-15, 2013)
- S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, R. Palani, N. Kannan, P. Velusamy Use of TiO2/β-CD system as a photocatalysts for the photocatalytic decoloration of organic compounds Recent Advances in Surface Science organized by Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram (February 14-15, 2013)
- S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, N. Kannan, P. Velusamy Enhanced photocatalytic activity of TiO2-β-CD nanocomposites in decoloration of Acid Yellow 99 under UV light irradiation National Conference on Chemistry Solutions (NCCS-2013) organized by Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM University, Chennai (February 21-22, 2013)
- S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, N. Kannan, P. Velusamy Application of TiO2-β-CD nanocomposite for the decoloration of Rhodamine B dye under UV-A light irradiation National Conference on Chemistry Solutions (NCCS-2013) organized by Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SRM University, Chennai (February 21-22, 2013)
- R. Palani, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, P. Velusamy Heterogeneous photocatalytic decoloration of organic pollutants by TiO2-β-CD under solar light irradiation National conference on Emerging Trends in Chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry, M.D.T. College, Tirunelveli (March 8-9, 2013)
R. Palani, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, P. Velusamy Studies on photodecoloration of organic dye using ZnO photocatalyst under visible light irradiation National conference on Emerging Trends in Chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry, M.D.T. College, Tirunelveli (March 8-9, 2013)
PAPERS PRESENTED IN THE NATIONAL CONFERNCES:
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photodecoloration of Ethyl Violet Dye by Modified Zinc Oxide as Photocatalyst. National Seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemistry (ETC-3) organized by PG Department of Chemistry, CPA College, Bodinayakanur (September 23-24, 2010)
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- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Photocatalytic degradation of Toxic Ethly Violet Dye by Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanocomposites modified by using β-Cyclodextrin (β-CD) under Various Light radiation. National Seminar on Tropical Ecosystems: Structure, Function and Services organized by Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breedings, Coimbatore (December 28-29, 2010).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photocatalytic Decolorisation of Brilliant Green Dye using Modified ZnO Surface under UV Light. DST, CSIR, DRDO & UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry of Nanomaterials and Molecular Dynamics organized by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar (December 30-31, 2010).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Promoting the Photodegradation of Ethyl Violet dye modified Titanium dioxide-β-Cyclodextrin nanocomposite under Solar & Visible Light Radiations. DST, CSIR, DRDO & UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Chemistry of Nanomaterials and Molecular Dynamics organized by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar (December 30-31, 2010).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Photocatalytic effect of TiO2 in the decoloration of Acid Yellow 99 dye. National Conference on Advanced Topics in Chemistry organized by Post graduate Department of Chemistry, St. John?s College, Palayamkottai- 627002 (February 4-5, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, and N. Kannan Comparative Study on the Removal of Industrial dyes by Visible Light Irradiation National Conference on Advanced Topics in Chemistry organized by Post graduate Department of Chemistry, St. John?s College, Palayamkottai- 627002 (February 4-5, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan β-Cyclodextrin TiO2 Complex photocatalysed decoloration of Acid Yellow 99 dye. 2nd National Conference on Nanotechnology: Applications and its Advantages in Natural Science organized by Sri Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi (February 4-5, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photocatalytic decolorisation of Brilliant Green dye using Solar Light Irradiation. 2nd National Conference on Nanotechnology: Applications and its Advantages in Natural Science organized by Sri Paramakalyani Centre of Excellence in Environmental Sciences, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alwarkurichi (February 4-5, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, and N. Kannan Visible Light Photocatalytic Decoloration of dyes: High Activity under Advance Oxidation Processes. DST Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Bio-Inorganic (RTBIC-2011) organized by Department of Chemistry, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars? Senthilkumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar, (February 17-18, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Promoting the Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO by using β-Cyclodextrin. DST Sponsored National Seminar on Recent Trends in Bio-Inorganic (RTBIC-2011) organized by Department of Chemistry, Virudhunagar Hindu Nadars? Senthilkumara Nadar College, Virudhunagar, (February 17-18, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Destruction of organic dyes using photocatalysts. CSIR & DST Sponsored National Seminar on Frontiers in Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry (FOSMC-2011) organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem (February 17-18, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Enhancement of photocatalytic decoloration effect of TiO2 by β-Cyclodextrin. CSIR & DST Sponsored National Seminar on Frontiers in Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry (FOSMC-2011) organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem (February 17-18, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Visible light induced photocatalytic decoloration of Acid Yellow 99 dye by modified ZnO. CSIR Sponsored National Conference on Recent Applications of Nanomaterials in Chemistry and Environmental Research (RANCER-2011) organized by Kongu Engineeing College, Perundurai (Febrauary 18-19, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Study on decoloration of azo dyes by a photoassisted reaction using a noval nanocomposite of ZnO with β-Cyclodextrin. CSIR Sponsored National Conference on Recent Applications of Nanomaterials in Chemistry and Environmental Research (RANCER-2011) organized by Kongu Engineeing College, Perundurai (Febrauary 18-19, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Photocatalytic degradation of Organic dyes under sunlight using immobilized semiconductor Nanomaterial. DST sponsored National level symposium on ?Emerging Concepts and Trends in Bioinorganic Chemistry organized by National Engineering College, Kovilpatti (Febrauary 24-25, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photocatalytic Activity of ZnO doped TiO2 nanocrystals. DST sponsored National level symposium on ?Emerging Concepts and Trends in Bioinorganic Chemistry organized by National Engineering College, Kovilpatti (Febrauary 24-25, 2011).
- P. Velusamy, S.Rajalakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Kinetics of the TiO2 catalysed photocatalytic decoloration of p-Nitrophenol UGC and The Management ANJAC sponsored National Conference on ?Role of Chemists in Advanced Chemistry (RCAC-2011) organized by Department of Chemistry, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi ? 626124 during 25th & 26th July 2011
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S.Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Photocatalytic decoloration of Ethyl Violet and Auromine O dyes in both single and binary systems using TiO2 UGC and The Management ANJAC sponsored National Conference on ?Role of Chemists in Advanced Chemistry (RCAC-2011) organized by Department of Chemistry, Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi ? 626124 during 25th & 26th July 2011
- P. Velusamy, S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Solar decoloration of single and binary TiO2 as photocatalyst. UGC sponsored National seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemistry? organized by Department of Chemistry, V.H.N.Senthilkumara Nadar College,Virudhunagar (July 28- 29, 2011)
- P. Velusamy, S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, and N. Kannan Photocatalytic activity of β ? CD ? ZnO under visible light irradiation. UGC sponsored National seminar on Emerging Trends in Chemistry? organized by Department of Chemistry, V.H.N.Senthilkumara Nadar College,Virudhunagar (July 28- 29, 2011)
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S.Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Influence of β-Cyclodextrin on the photocatalytic decolorisation of Ethyl Violet dye with various semiconductors as photocatalyst under solar light irradiation Indian Council of Medical Research sponsored National Seminar on Textile Dye Effluents and its Health Impacts ? A Bioremedial Approach organized by Department of Microbiology, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode 15th & 16th February 2012.
- P. Velusamy, S.Rajalakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan ZnO-β-CD catalysed decoloration of Acid Orange dye under UV light irradiation Indian Council of Medical Research sponsored National Seminar on Textile Dye Effluents and its Health Impacts ? A Bioremedial Approach organized by Department of Microbiology, K.S. Rangasamy College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Tiruchengode 15th & 16th February 2012.
- P. Velusamy, S.Rajalakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photoinduced mineralization of 2,4-dinitrophenol on TiO2-β-CD CSIR sponsored National Seminar on Modern Trends in Chemistry ? MTC 2012 Green Chemistry organized by Department of Chemistry, PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul during 23rd & 24th Febrauary 2012
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S.Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Solar photocatalytic decoloration of Azocarmine G dye using heterogeneous photocatalysts UGC and The Management ANJAC sponsored National Seminar on Global Warming and its Impact organized by Centre for Research on the Effect of Global Warming and Environmental Awareness in Virudhunagar District (CREGWAV) on 9th March 2012
- P. Velusamy, M. Mahalakshmi, S.Rajalakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Nicrosine and Acid Orange dye decomposition under Solar light irradiation in the presence of ZnO DRDO sponsored National level workshop on Recent Trends in Inorganic Materials organized by Department of Science & Humanities, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti during 09.03.2012 and 10.03.2012
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S.Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Decolorizing textile waste water with modified TiO2 and ZnO: The effect of addition β-CD on the photocatalysis DRDO sponsored National level workshop on Recent Trends in Inorganic Materials organized by Department of Science & Humanities, National Engineering College, Kovilpatti during 09.03.2012 and 10.03.2012
- P. Velusamy, S.Rajalakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photo decoloration of 2, 4 ? dinitrophenol under solar light irradiation with TiO2-β-CD BRNS, CSIR & UGC sponsored National Seminar on New Vistas in Catalysis and Surface Science (NVCSS-2012) organized by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 16th & 17th March 2012
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S.Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Enhancement of Zinc Oxide mediated solar light degradation of acidic dyes by addition of β-CD BRNS, CSIR & UGC sponsored National Seminar on New Vistas in Catalysis and Surface Science (NVCSS-2012) organized by Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 16th & 17th March 2012
- P. Velusamy, S.Pitchaimuthu, S.Rajalakshmi and N. Kannan Promoting the photocatalytic decolorizing activity of ZnO by the addition of β-Cyclodextrin under UV light irradiation Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and Three-Day National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry (NSFC-2012) organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum during 25-27 April 2012
- P. Velusamy, S.Rajalakshmi, S.Pitchaimuthu and N. Kannan Photoactivity of ZnO nanocomposite supported on β-CD Platinum Jubilee Celebrations and Three-Day National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemistry (NSFC-2012) organized by Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom, Trivandrum during 25-27 April 2012
- S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy Comparison of photocatalytic activity of ZnO and ZnO/β-CD for the decoloration of acidic dyes Proceedings of the Diamond Jubilee National Seminar on Recent Trends in Nanoscience and Technology organized by Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, Scott Christian College, Nagarcoil (January 31, 2013)
- S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy Enhancement of the photocatalytic activity of ZnO by β-cyclodextrin in decoloration of Ethyl Violet dye Proceedings of the Diamond Jubilee National Seminar on Recent Trends in Nanoscience and Technology organized by Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, Scott Christian College, Nagarcoil (January 31, 2013)
- S. Rajalakshmi, S. Pitchaimuthu, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy Photocatalytic decoloration of 2,4-dinitrophenol in aqueous ZnO/β-CD nanocomposites under solar light irradiation International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry (ICBIC-2013) organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University (February 20-22, 2013)
- S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, N. Kannan and P. Velusamy Modified the photocatalytic activity of ZnO by adding β-CD on photodecoloration of Acid Yellow 99 dye from aqueous suspension under UV light irradiation International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry (ICBIC-2013) organized by Department of Chemistry, Periyar University (February 20-22, 2013)
- S. Pitchaimuthu, S. Rajalakshmi, R. Palani, P. Velusamy Visible light photocatalytic decoloration of organic dyes by CeO2 semiconductor photocatalyst National seminar on Recent Trends in Chemistry ?III - organized by Department of Chemistry, SFR College, Sivakasi (March 11-12, 2013)