Dr.J.M. ABISHARANI

Dedicated researcher in chemistry specializing in nanomaterials, thermoelectric catalysts, and biopolymer-based energy materials. Proven expertise in developing sustainable materials for next-generation energy applications, emphasizing the integration of material chemistry, electrochemistry, and nanotechnology to optimize energy conversion and storage systems. Solid foundation in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSCs) and green synthesis methods, complemented by numerous high-impact publications and a patent in renewable energy materials. Currently contributing as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangsu University, China, while leading innovative research initiatives in the field.

• S., Devikala, Associate Professor, sdevikala@gmail.com, +91-9080273919, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India, 603 203, Department of Chemistry
• M., Arthanareeswari, Professor & Head, arthanareeswari@gmail.com, +91-9600112945, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India, 603 203, Department of Chemistry
• S., Ganesan, Associate Professor, ganesans2@srmist.edu.in, +91-8667277126, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India, 603 203, Department of Chemistry
• Zhang, Jianming, Professor, zhangjm@ujs.edu.cn, +86-13160201205, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, China, 212013, Department of Chemical Engineering

• J.M. Abisharani, Y. Xu, Y. Jiang, S. Li, L. Li, Q. Yu, X. Li and J. Zhang, Metal Sulphide Heterostructures as Thermoelectric-Catalyst for H2O2 Generation under Ambient Temperature (Accepted-RSC Chem Comm-30-May-2025)
• J.M. Abisharani, G. Ahalya, S. Devikala, S. Anandan. Effect of Locust Bean Gum based Gel Electrolyte with Nanocomposite Additives on performance of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell. New Journal of Chemistry 2022, 46, 13156.
• J.M. Abisharani, S. Kamlakannan, S. Devikala, M. Arthanareseswari, S. Ganesan, M. Prakash. Correlation Study on Biopolymers-Blended Cobalt and Iodine Gel Electrolytes to Enhance the Efficiency of Natural Dye-Based DSSCs. ACS Energy Fuels 2021, 35, 18, 15033–15044 (2021).
• J.M. Abisharani, S. Balamurugan, A. Thomas, S. Devikala, M. Arthanareseswari, S. Ganesan, M. Prakash. Incorporation of organic additives with electron rich donors (N, O, S) in gelatin gel polymer electrolyte dye-sensitized solar cell. Solar Energy 218 (2021) 552–562.
• J.M. Abisharani, R. DineshKumar, S. Devikala, M. Arthanareseswari and S. Ganesan. Influence of 2,4-Diamino-6-Phenyl-1-3-5-triazine on bio synthesized TiO2 dye- sensitized solar cell fabricated using poly (ethylene glycol) polymer electrolyte. Mater. Res. Express 7 (2020) 025507.
• J.M. Abisharani, S. Devikala, R. Dineshkumar, M. Arthanareseswari, P. Kamaraj. Green synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles using Cucurbita pepo seeds extract. Mater. Today: Proc. 14 (2019) 302-307.
• S. Devikala, J.M. Abisharani, M. Bharath. Biosynthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles from Caesalpinia pulcherrima flower extracts. Mater. Today: Proc. 40 (2021) S185-S188.
• S. Devikala, J.M. Abisharani, P. Rubavathi. Preparation and characterization of TiO2 nanoparticles using Cardiospermum halibacacabum leaves extract. Mater. Today: Proc. 40 (2021) S189-S191.
• R. Dineshkumar, N. Murugan, J.M. Abisharani, M. Arthanareseswari, P. Kamaraj, S. Devikala, N. Duraiswamy, A.K. Sundaramoorthy. Synthesis of highly fluorescent carbon dots from plectranthus amboinicus as a fluorescent sensor for Ag+ ion. Mater. Res. Express 6 (2019) 1040006.
• R. Murali, Z. Mengde, X. Ziyang, C. Chen, H. Wang, Y. Tian, K. Divya Kumar, J.M. Abisharani and M. Cheng. Fluorine-substituted bifunctional molecules in enhanced perovskite solar cell performance. Chemical Engineering Journal 506 (2025) 159876.
• J.M. Abisharani, Dr. S.Devikala
• Oral presentation in National conference on Recent Developments of Chemistry in Engineering Applications (NCEA 2018) on 3rd February 2018, SRM SRM Institute of science and technology, kattankulatur ,Chennai. Tiitle: Green synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles using Cucurbita pepo seeds.
• Poster presentation in 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (ICRAMC-2018) on 14th & 16th February 2018, SRM Institute of science and technology, kattankulatur ,Chennai. Tiitle: Experimental investigation on the properties of oxy chloride cement.
• Poster presentation in 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in New Materials (ICAN-2018) on 08th & 09th Jun 2018,University of Madras, Gundy, Chennai. Tiitle : Green synthesis of TiO2 nanoparticles using Averrhoa bilimbi.
• Poster presentation in A national level conference on Adroit conference on emerging trends in chemistry (ACETIC – 2K18) on 2nd August 2018, JEPPIAAR SRR Engineering College, Padur, Chennai. Tiitle: Bio Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Nanoparticles using Plant Extract.
• Poster presentation in Advanced Nanomaterials for Energy, Environment and Healthcare Applications (ANEH-2018) on 31st August & 1st September 2018, K.S.R. College of Arts and Science for Women, Tiruchengode, Namakkal. Tiitle: Bio Synthesis and Characterization of TiO2 Nanoparticles using Averrhoa bilimbi.
• Poster presentation in 3rd International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (ICRAMC-2019) on 13th to 15th February 2019, SRM Institute of science and technology, kattankulatur ,Chennai. Tiitle: Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Based on Bio Synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles using Averrhoa bilimbi Extract.
• Oral presentation in National conference on chemistry and materials (NCCM- 19) on 22nd March 2019, Saveetha engineering college, Thandalam, Chennai. Tiitle : High efficiency Dye sensitized solar cell based on Bio synthesis of TiO2 Nanoparticles using Averrhoabilimbi extract.
• Poster presentation in 4th International Conference on Recent Advances in Material Chemistry (ICRAMC-2021) on 19 & 21st February 2021, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai. Tiitle: Introduction of ZnS@MoS2 nanocomposite as a photocathode for dye sensitized solar cell application.
• Poster presentation in 5th International conference on recent advances in material chemistry (ICRAMC-2021) on 18 & 20th February 2021 by online mode, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai. Tiitle: Gelling gelatin-based bio polymer incorporated with organic additives for the performance of Dye-sensitized solar cells.

• Participated in one day faculty development program on Intellectual Property Rights and Industrial Application on 8th November 2017, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai.
• Participated in one day international workshop on Advanced Functional Materials and Devices (AFMD2017) on 20th November 2017, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai.
• Participated in one day faculty development program on Exploring Patent Filing Aspects on 4th December 2017, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai.
• Participated in a special talk organized by The Indian Science Congress Association Chennai Chapter on 12th February 2018, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai.
• Participated in author workshop on How to Write and Publish Scientific Articles and Manuscripts on 12th April 2018 SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai.
• Participated in National Seminar on Research and Innovations in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (RINSNT-2018) on 21st April 2018, Saveetha Engineering College, Thandalam, Chennai.
• Participated in Materials Characterization Workshop (MCW-2018) on 26 to 27th April 2018, SRM Institute of science and technology, Kattankulatur, Chennai.
• Participated in the six-days short-term course on Next Generation Solar Cells: Fundamentals to Fabrication (Theory, Simulation and Experiments) organized jointly by Energy Science & Technology and Nanotechnology departments, Centre for Advanced Studies held from 13th – 18th July, 2020 by online mode.

• Synthesis of nanomaterials
• Thermoelectric catalyst
• Bio polymers for energy applications
• Gel electrolytes
• Dye-Sensitized Solar cells
• Green Synthesis

• J.M. Abisharani, Dr. S.Devikala
• Development of Anode Material Using Fruits Extract for DSSC Applications, Granted: 202041006405

• S. Devikala, J.M. Abisharani, Green synthesis of TiO2 using Averrhoa Bilimbi Fruits Extract and DPT-PEG Polymer Electrolyte for Enhance Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Applications, Dyes and Pigments, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.106944
• S. Devikala, J.M. Abisharani, Addition of Organic Compounds in Gelatin-biopolymer Gel Electrolyte for Enhanced Dye-sensitized solar cells, ISBN: 978-0-85466-071-1