K.M MANIKANDAN

@kamarajengg.edu.in

Assistant Professor (SG)
Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology, Virudhunagar

K.M MANIKANDAN


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EDUCATION

M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
13

Scopus Publications

198

Scholar Citations

8

Scholar h-index

8

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

  • Development of sustainable PCL/rice husk–derived SiO2 composites through fused filament fabrication: Mechanical, degradation, and antibacterial performance
    Senthamaraikannan Palanisamy, Vignesh Packkirisamy, Sivarao Subramonian, Siva Avudaiappan, Vijay Chaudhary, KM Manikandan
    Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, 2026
    Polycaprolactone (PCL) is widely employed in fused filament fabrication (FFF) for biomedical applications; however, its mechanical strength, hydrophobic nature of the surface, and lack of antimicrobial property are the barriers to its wider use. The rice husk–derived amorphous silica (RH-SiO 2 ), acquired through a sustainable waste valorization route was incorporated with PCL to fabricate multifunctional composites using FFF. The composite filaments with different contents of RH-SiO 2 were extruded and printed, followed by a series of tests on melt flow behavior, dimensional stability, thermal characteristics, mechanical performance, wettability, in vitro degradation, and antibacterial activity. The results of microstructural analysis showed the filler was well dispersed. The optimal 2 wt% RH-SiO 2 reinforcement led to an impressive enhancement of tensile strength (9.95 MPa), compressive strength (29.32 MPa), and surface hardness due to the synergistic effects of increased crystallinity and controlled melt rheology. The change in the contact angle showed a dramatic increase in wettability, while the results of degradation studies indicated that there was a balanced and stable degradation profile with very little pH variation. The printed PCL/RH-SiO 2 composites has a compressive strength within the required range of trabecular bone, making it suitable for biomedical scaffold applications.
  • Fabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticle-doped polymer electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cell modules: self-powered internet of things applications
    K. M. Manikandan, P. Senthamaraikannan, B. Balavairavan, Sheila Mahapatra, Bishwajit Dey
    Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 2025
    This paper explores the integration of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell modules with Internet of Things applications, emphasizing their potential to provide sustainable, self-powered solutions. This research highlights the potential of nano titanium dioxide infused polymer electrolytes as a promising approach for advancing Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell technology, paving the way for more efficient, durable, and cost-effective solar energy harvesting systems. The prepared electrolytes are systematically investigated for their electrical conductivity, degree of crystallinity, charge transfer resistance, photovoltaic parameters, and surface roughness. The polymer electrolyte with10 wt% nano TiO 2 particle shows a maximum electrical conductivity of 0.658 S cm −1 at 313 K. The highest E a value for the optimised sample (S2) is 0.689 kJ mol −1 , indicating enhanced charge carrier transport kinetics. 10 wt % of nano-TiO 2 based polymer electrolytes exhibited a smaller R ct1 (3.010 Ω cm 2 ), Rct 2 (3.459 Ω cm2) and R s (4.823 Ω cm2) compared to the other TiO 2 doped polymer electrolytes. The Atomic force microscopy analysis revealed that the average roughness value of optimised sample S2 is 22.616 nm. The optimized Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell exhibit an enhanced photo-conversion efficiency of 4.67 ± 0.05% under 100 mW cm −2 illumination, making them suitable for sustainable IoT applications such as autonomous sensors and low-power embedded systems. Additionally, the DSSC module was integrated with an Internet of Things system that measured temperature and moisture. The user received the device’s output through an Android Smartphone App within 0.33 s. This work highlights the potential of nano-engineered polymer electrolytes in advancing DSSC technology for next-generation green energy solutions.
  • Effect of ionic liquids on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells using poly(vinyl alcohol)/ polypyrrole based polymer electrolytes
    Manikandan K. M
    Energy Sources Part A Recovery Utilization and Environmental Effects, 2023
    A novel quasi-solid-state polymer electrolyte was prepared using poly(vinyl alcohol)-polypyrrole, potassium iodide, iodine, and ethylene carbonate mixed with two types of ionic liquids, 1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide (MPII) and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide (EMII). The prepared polymer electrolyte was structurally characterized by FTIR spectroscopy. The lowest degree of crystallinity and activation energy were found in the MPII-incorporated polymer electrolytes. Higher values of dislocation density and microstrain are obtained for ionic liquid-incorporated polymer electrolytes. The lowest value of series resistance was observed in MPII-based polymer electrolyte and thereby the conduction was increased. The average roughness of the MPII-based polymer electrolyte at 17.901 nm was strongly dependent on the influence of the MPII content. The dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) built with MPII-based polymer electrolytes have achieved the highest photo-conversion efficiency of 4.51% under 100mWcm−2 illumination.
  • The effect of plasticizers on the polypyrrole-poly(Vinyl alcohol)-based conducting polymer electrolyte and its application in semi-transparent dye-sensitized solar cells
    KM Manikandan, Arunagiri Yelilarasi, SS Saravanakumar, Raed H. Althomali, Anish Khan, Khamael M. Abualnaja, Dalal Alhashmialameer, MA Hussein
    Membranes, 2021
    In this work, the quasi-solid-state polymer electrolyte containing poly(vinyl alcohol)-polypyrrole as a polymer host, potassium iodide (KI), iodine (I2), and different plasticizers (EC, PC, GBL, and DBP) was successfully prepared via the solution casting technique. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) was used to analyze the interaction between the polymer and the plasticizer. X-ray diffraction confirmed the reduction of crystallinity in the polymer electrolyte by plasticizer doping. The ethylene carbonate-based polymer electrolyte showed maximum electrical conductivity of 0.496 S cm−1. The lowest activation energy of 0.863 kJ mol−1 was obtained for the EC-doped polymer electrolyte. The lowest charge transfer resistance Rct1 was due to a faster charge transfer at the counter electrode/electrolyte interface. The polymer electrolyte containing the EC plasticizer exhibited an average roughness of 23.918 nm. A photo-conversion efficiency of 4.19% was recorded in the DSSC with the EC-doped polymer electrolyte under the illumination of 100 mWcm−2.
  • Effect of different dosage of gamma irradiation on quasi-solid-state conducting polymer electrolyte and its application as high performance dye-sensitized solar cells
    K. M. Manikandan, A. Yelilarasi
    Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 2021
    The nanocomposite polymer electrolyte [x (85 PVA: 10 PPy: 5 KI: I2:15 EC: 15MPII: 10 TiO2) for x = 5, 10, 15 Gy γ-ray irradiation] is prepared using the solution casting technique. Exposure of γ-ray irradiation enhanced the amorphous nature of the polymer electrolyte, is confirmed by XRD. The 15Gy γ-ray-irradiated nanocomposite polymer electrolyte has higher electrical conductivity and minimum activation energy (0.664 kJ mol−1). The EIS measurement reveals that the 15Gy γ-ray-irradiated nanocomposite polymer electrolyte incorporated DSSC shows lower Rct1 and Rct2 values at the counter electrode/electrolyte and photoanode/electrolyte interface, respectively. An outstanding performance is observed in the fabricated DSSCs using 15 Gy γ-ray-irradiated nanocomposite polymer electrolyte with a short circuit current density of 12.602 mA cm−2, an open-circuit voltage of 0.711 V, a fill factor of 0.535, and a photovoltaic conversion efficiency of 4.79% under the light intensity of 100 mW cm−2.
  • Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Green Biofilms from Poly (Vinyl alcohol)/Nano Coconut Shell Filler
    B. Balavairavan, S.S. Saravanakumar, K.M. Manikandan
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2021
    There is growing interest in recent times to develop biodegradable films with improved properties. They are potential substitutes for existing petroleum-based synthetic polymers. Eco-friendly biofilms based on Poly (vinyl alcohol)/Nano coconut shell filler (PVA/NCSF) were primed by a solution casting method. The biofilms were characterized by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermogravimetric analysis, Tensile test, FESEM, Transparency Water absorption, biodegradability test, and tensile testing. FTIR and XRD results revealed the structural characterization and crystallinity index of prepared PVA/NCSP biofilms. FTIR suggested that strong hydrogen bonding due to interfacial exchanges of PVA/NCSF. Thermogravimetric analyses revealed thermal degradation temperatures of biofilms that were observed between 259.79°C and 350°C. The tensile strength and elastic modulus were enhanced by 25.5% and 97.25%, respectively, when NCSF was added at 25 wt% level. It is intriguing that % of elongation linearly decreased with the incorporation of filler. The FESEM results evident that good compatibility between PVA and NCSF. The water absorption of PVA/NCSF biofilms slightly increases with increase in the NCSF content. Soil burial test results evident that 34% weight loss of biofilms (25 wt% of NCSF) due to NCSF loading in PVA Matrix. Taken together, the present study confirmed that PVA/NCSF biofilms can be a potential for packaging applications.
  • The effect of γ-ray-irradiated conducting polymer electrolyte and its application of dye-sensitized solar cells to building window glass system
    K. M. Manikandan, A. Yelilarasi, P. Pandaram, P. Senthamaraikannan, S. S. Saravanakumar, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2020
  • Effect of imidazole based polymer blend electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells in energy harvesting window glass applications
    K.M. Manikandan, A. Yelilarasi, S.S. Saravanakumar, P. Senthamaraikannan, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri
    Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2019
  • A study on optical limiting properties of Eosin-Y and Eriochrome Black-T dye-doped poly (vinyl alcohol) composite film
    K. M. Manikandan, A. Yelilarasi, P. Senthamaraikannan, S. S. Saravanakumar, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri
    International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 2019
    A poly (vinyl alcohol) PVA/Eriochrome Black-T (EBT) dye, and PVA/Eosin-Y (EY) dye composite film was prepared using a solution casting process. The dye-doped composite polymer films were characterized by UV–vis spectroscopy. An optical band gap (Eg) of pure PVA reduced from 4.22 eV to 2.80 eV for PVA/EBT film and 2.14 eV for PVA/EY film respectively. This result indicates the occurrence of inter-molecular hydrogen bonding between the –OH functional group in PVA chains and sulfonate (EBT) and carboxyl group (EY) in dye molecules, respectively. Moreover, the experimental result of PVA/EBT and PVA/EY composite film showed the excellent properties of a large scale cut-off filter in the ultraviolet and visible range region.
  • Electrical conductivity studies on the nanocomposites of Poly(aniline) with various initiator and oxide nanoparticles
    A. Yelilarasi, R. Anbarasan, K.M. Manikandan
    Vacuum, 2019
  • Influence of Mg doping in magnetic properties of NiO nanoparticles and its electrical applications
    Bharathy Govindarajan, Raji Palanimuthu, K. M. Manikandan
    Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics, 2019
  • A green-nanocomposite film based on poly(vinyl alcohol)/ Eleusine coracana: structural, thermal, and morphological properties
    K. M. Manikandan, A. Yelilarasi, P. Senthamaraikannan, S. S. Saravanakumar, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri
    International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 2019
  • The conducting polymer electrolyte based on polypyrrole-polyvinyl alcohol and its application in low-cost quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells
    K. M. Manikandan, A. Yelilarasi, P. Senthamaraikannan, S. S. Saravanakumar, Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asiri
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2018

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Fabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticle-doped polymer electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cell modules: self-powered internet of things applications
    KM Manikandan, P Senthamaraikannan, B Balavairavan, S Mahapatra, ...
    Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy 14 (64), 1-17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of ionic liquids on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells using poly(vinyl alcohol)/ polypyrrole based polymer electrolytes
    KM Manikandan
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 45 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Physicochemical and structural properties of green biofilms from poly (vinyl alcohol)/nano coconut shell filler
    B Balavairavan, SS Saravanakumar, KM Manikandan
    Journal of Natural Fibers 18 (12), 2112-2126 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 34
  • The Effect of Plasticizers on the Polypyrrole-Poly(vinyl alcohol)- Based Conducting Polymer Electrolyte and Its Application in Semi-Transparent Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, SS Saravanakumar, RH Althomali, A Khan, ...
    Membranes 11 (10), 791 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of different dosage of gamma irradiation on quasi-solid-state conducting polymer electrolyte and its application as high performance dye-sensitized solar cells
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi
    Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids 176 (7-8), 651-661 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • The effect of γ -ray-irradiated conducting polymer electrolyte and its application of dye-sensitized solar cells to building window glass system
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Pandaram, P Senthamaraikannan, ...
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 24 (2), 251-261 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 12
  • QUASI-P-NORMAL COMPOSITION AND WEIGHTED COMPOSITION OPERATORS ON THE COMPLEX HILBERT SPACE AND n POWER CLASS (Q) OPERATORS AND COMPOSITION OPERATORS ON THE HILBERT SPACE
    KM MANIKANDAN, T VELUCHAMY
    ADVANCES IN MATHEMATICS 9 (3) , 2020
    2020
  • Effect of imidazole based polymer blend electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells in energy harvesting window glass applications
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, SS Saravanakumar, P Senthamaraikannan, ...
    Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 27 (11), 2807-2814 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 15
  • A study on optical limiting properties of Eosin-Y and Eriochrome Black-T dye-doped poly (vinyl alcohol) composite film
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar, ...
    International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 24 (4), 326-333 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 19
  • Influence of Mg doping in magnetic properties of NiO nanoparticles and its electrical applications
    B Govindarajan, R Palanimuthu, KM Manikandan
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 30 (7), 6519-6527 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 35
  • A green-nanocomposite film based on poly(vinyl alcohol)/ Eleusine coracana : structural, thermal, and morphological properties
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar, ...
    International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 24 (3), 257-265 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 28
  • Electrical conductivity studies on the nanocomposites of Poly(aniline) with various initiator and oxide nanoparticles
    A Yelilarasia, R Anbarasan, KM Manikandan
    Vacuum 163, 172-175 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • The conducting polymer electrolyte based on polypyrrole-polyvinyl alcohol and its application in low-cost quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar, ...
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 22 (12), 3785-3797 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 29

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Influence of Mg doping in magnetic properties of NiO nanoparticles and its electrical applications
    B Govindarajan, R Palanimuthu, KM Manikandan
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 30 (7), 6519-6527 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 35
  • Physicochemical and structural properties of green biofilms from poly (vinyl alcohol)/nano coconut shell filler
    B Balavairavan, SS Saravanakumar, KM Manikandan
    Journal of Natural Fibers 18 (12), 2112-2126 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 34
  • The conducting polymer electrolyte based on polypyrrole-polyvinyl alcohol and its application in low-cost quasi-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar, ...
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 22 (12), 3785-3797 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 29
  • A green-nanocomposite film based on poly(vinyl alcohol)/ Eleusine coracana : structural, thermal, and morphological properties
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar, ...
    International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 24 (3), 257-265 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 28
  • A study on optical limiting properties of Eosin-Y and Eriochrome Black-T dye-doped poly (vinyl alcohol) composite film
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Senthamaraikannan, SS Saravanakumar, ...
    International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization 24 (4), 326-333 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 19
  • Effect of imidazole based polymer blend electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cells in energy harvesting window glass applications
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, SS Saravanakumar, P Senthamaraikannan, ...
    Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering 27 (11), 2807-2814 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 15
  • The Effect of Plasticizers on the Polypyrrole-Poly(vinyl alcohol)- Based Conducting Polymer Electrolyte and Its Application in Semi-Transparent Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, SS Saravanakumar, RH Althomali, A Khan, ...
    Membranes 11 (10), 791 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 14
  • The effect of γ -ray-irradiated conducting polymer electrolyte and its application of dye-sensitized solar cells to building window glass system
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi, P Pandaram, P Senthamaraikannan, ...
    Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 24 (2), 251-261 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 12
  • Effect of ionic liquids on the performance of dye-sensitized solar cells using poly(vinyl alcohol)/ polypyrrole based polymer electrolytes
    KM Manikandan
    Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects 45 … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 5
  • Electrical conductivity studies on the nanocomposites of Poly(aniline) with various initiator and oxide nanoparticles
    A Yelilarasia, R Anbarasan, KM Manikandan
    Vacuum 163, 172-175 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 4
  • Effect of different dosage of gamma irradiation on quasi-solid-state conducting polymer electrolyte and its application as high performance dye-sensitized solar cells
    KM Manikandan, A Yelilarasi
    Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids 176 (7-8), 651-661 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 2
  • Fabrication of titanium dioxide nanoparticle-doped polymer electrolytes for dye-sensitized solar cell modules: self-powered internet of things applications
    KM Manikandan, P Senthamaraikannan, B Balavairavan, S Mahapatra, ...
    Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy 14 (64), 1-17 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • QUASI-P-NORMAL COMPOSITION AND WEIGHTED COMPOSITION OPERATORS ON THE COMPLEX HILBERT SPACE AND n POWER CLASS (Q) OPERATORS AND COMPOSITION OPERATORS ON THE HILBERT SPACE
    KM MANIKANDAN, T VELUCHAMY
    ADVANCES IN MATHEMATICS 9 (3) , 2020
    2020