Dr. Maruthavanan, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,

Dr. Maruthavanan, M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D.,
Professor - Chemistry,
maruthavanan@sonatech.ac.in ,
Teaching - 23 years 03 months
Specialization - Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Bio Inorganic Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Nano materials synthesis


International Journals

  1. S. Balamurugan, A. Thiruvalluvar, A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan, and K. Selvaraju, "1-Acetyl-3-ethyl-r-2-c-6-di-2-furylpiperidin-4-one," Acta Cryst. E 62, pp. 2005-2006, 2006.
  2. S. Balamurugan, A. Thiruvalluvar, A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan, and K. Selvaraju, "1-Acetyl-r-2-c-6-di-2-furyl-3,5-dimethylpiperidin-4-one," Acta Cryst. E 63, pp. 789-791, 2007.
  3. S. Balamurugan, A. Thiruvalluvar, A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan, and K. Selvaraju, "N-Benzoyl-r-2-c-6-di-2-furyl-t-3-methylpiperidin-4-one," Acta Cryst. E 63, p. 2909, 2007.
  4. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan, K. Selvaraju, and Ibon Alkorta, "Benzyl group Conformation in some 4-Benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidines," J. Str. Chem., TOM 48, No. 6, pp. 1104-1112, 2007.
  5. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan, and K. Selvaraju, "Unexpected shielding of methyl group protons in some piperidines," Magn. Reson. Chem., 46, pp. 256-260, 2008.
  6. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani, and C. Prakash, "Biosorption Studies for the Removal of Malachite Green from its Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon Prepared from Cassava Peel," E-Journal of Chemistry, 2011, 8(S1), pp. S61-S66.
  7. P. Venkatesan and T. Maruthavanan, "Piperidine-Mediated Synthesis of Thiazolyl Chalcones and Their Derivatives as Potent Antimicrobial Agents", J. Het. Chem., Vol 48, 1181-1186, September 2011.
  8. P. Venkatesan and T. Maruthavanan, "Synthesis of substituted Flavone Derivatives as Potent Antimicrobial Agents", Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop., 25(3), 419-425, 2011.
  9. T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, "Synthesis of 4-hydroxy-3,4-dialkyl-2,6-diaryl-piperidine derivatives as potent antimicrobial agents", Natural Product Research, Available online: 29 Mar 2012, 1-8, iFirst.
  10. T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, "Synthesis of Substituted 3,4-Dialkyl-2,6-Diarylpiperidin-4-ol Derivatives and Their Conformational Study", E-Journal of Chemistry, 2012, 9(2), 1029-1034.
  11. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, "DFT and experimental prediction of negative chemical shifts of methyl protons in some piperidines", Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, Volume 97, November 2012, Pages 942-947.
  12. T. Maruthavanan and K.P. Greeshma, "Synthesis and Spectral Studies on Substituent Effect on the Carbonyl Stretching Frequency of some Novel Chalcones", Coromandel Journal of Science, Vol. 1, No. 1, December 2012, pp.48-51.
  13. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, "Synthesis and Spectral Studies of some 4-hydroxy-4-methylpiperidines", Chem. Sci. Rev. Lett., 2014, 2(7), 580-587.
  14. P. Durairaj, T. Maruthavanan, S. Manjunathan and K. Rajasekar, "Synthesis, Spectral and Biological Activities of Zn (II) Complex with Schiff's Base Derived from Phenyl Acetyl Urea and Salicylaldehyde", International Journal of Applied Chemistry, Volume 11, Number 3, 2015 pp. 313-320.
  15. T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, "Stereochemical effect on biological activities of new series of piperidin-4-one derivatives", Natural Product Research, 29 (22),2015, 2092-2096.
  16. P. Durairaj and T. Maruthavanan, S. Manjunathan, R. Govindharaju and T. Ramachandramoorthy, "Synthesis, spectral characterization and biological activities of Cu(II) complex with schiff's base ligand derived from phenylacetylurea and salicylaldehyde", International Journal of Chemical Sciences, 14(4), 2016, 2566-2574.
  17. K.P. Greeshma, T. Maruthavanan and S. Muthulingam, "A study on Water Quality Parameters Using Physico-Chemical Parameters in Industrial and Agricultural Areas", International Journal of Innovative Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol. 4 Issue 7, July 2017.
  18. V. Lalitha, T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, "Synthesis of 3-Arylidene-4-Piperidone Derivatives as Potent Antioxidant Agents: A Solvent Free Approach", Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 31, No. 2 (2019), 469-471.
  19. Thilakam R, Maruthavanan T and Salaikalaiselvi, "Cobalt Doped Manganese Oxide- Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite and its Properties", Review of Research, Volume - 8, Issue - 6, March - 2019, 1-5.
  20. R. Govindharaju, P. Durairaj, T. Maruthavanan, M. Marlin Risana and T. Ramachandramoorthy, "Synthesis, Spectral Characterization and Pharmacological Significance of Cr(III) and Mn(II) Complexes with Schiff Base and Thiocyanate Ion as Ligands", International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, 11(5): 174-180, 2019.
  21. P. Durairaj, P.Venkateswari, D. Sruthipriya, S. Manjunathan, T. Maruthavanan, "Synthesis and Biological Screening of Some New Schiff Base Nickel (II) Complexes", International Research Journal on Advanced Science Hub (IRJASH), Volume 02 Issue 10S, October 2020, p 62-70.
  22. Anbalagan Srinivasan, Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, Rajagopal Mayildurai and Alagunambi Ramasubbu, "GC–MS Investigations of VOCs in South Indian honey samples as environmental Biomarkers", Environ. Monit. Assess., Vol 193, issue 8, p 1-11. Published online on 30 July 2021.
  23. T. Maruthavanan and A. Manimekalai, "Effect of solvent change on chemical shifts of 4-benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidines", Indian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 61, November 2022, pp. 1180-1183.
  24. N. Ravisankar, et al., "Synthesis, antimycobacterial screening, molecular docking...", Journal of Molecular Structure, 1285, 2023, 135461.
  25. P. Durairaj, et al., "Microwave assisted synthesis, characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a cobalt (II) complex...", Journal of Molecular Structure, Volume 1295, Part 2, 2024, 136650.

National Journals

  1. A. Manimekalai, B. Senthil Sivakumar and T. Maruthavanan, "NMR spectral studies of some N-aroyl hydrazones", Indian J Chem. Vol. 43B, August 2004.
  2. A. Manimekalai, K. Selvaraju and T. Maruthavanan, "Conformational studies of some N-acyl-t(3)-isopropyl-r(2),c(6)-bis(2-furyl)piperidin-4-ones" Indian J Chem. Vol. 46B, August 2007.
  3. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan and C. Prakash, "Environmental impacts of textile industries", The Indian Textile Journal ISSN0019 - 6436, 120th year of publication, November 2009.
  4. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani, C. Prakash and C.V. Koushik, "Role of Tapioca peel activated carbon (TPAC) in decolourisation of Red Brown C4R reactive dye", Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 3, 290-292, 2010.
  5. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, "Adsorptive removal of Megenta MB cold brand reactive dye by modified activated carbons derived from agricultural waste", Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 4, 408-410, 2010.
  6. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani and C. Prakash, "Removal of Dyes from Textile Wet Processing Industry: A Review", Journal of the TEXTILE Association, March - April, Vol. 71 No.6, p.319, 2011.

International Conference

  1. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and K. Selvaraju, "Synthesis, Spectral and Stereochemical Studies of some 4-hydroxy-4-methylpiperidines", International Conference on Life through Chemistry held at Ponnaiya Ramajayam College, Thanjavur on 25 and 26th February 2006.
  2. A. Ramasubbu, G. Saravanakumar, R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, J. Sujee, K. Karunakaran, S. Muthusubramanian, S. Sivasubramanian, "Supramolecolar Guest - Host Molecular Recognition Approach: Synthesis and Characterisation of certain Benzimidazole Derivatives in Calix[8]arene Medium", International Conference on Life through Chemistry held at Ponnaiya Ramajayam College, Thanjavur on 25 and 26th February 2006.
  3. A. Manimekalai, K. Selvaraju, T. Maruthavanan and A. Thiruvalluvar, "Influence of A1,3 strain in some N-Acyl-r(2),c(6)-bis(2'-furyl)-3-alkylpiperidin-4-one oximes" The 94th Indian Science Congress held at Annamalai University, Annamalainagar from January 3 to 7, 2007.
  4. R. Kannan, J. Sujee Shanmuganath, P. Subbramaniyan, T. Maruthavanan, S. Vasanthakumar and A. Ramasubbu, "Cobaltferrate Impregnated Clay: A Novel Nanocomposite Modified Electrode towards Sensing of Psychoactive Substance", International Conference on Active/Smart Materials, January 7-9, 2009.
  5. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani, C. Prakash and C.V. Koushik, "Removal of reactive dye using carbon prepared from agricultural waste" 3rd International Textile Conference on, "Global Textile Vision - Strategic Initiatives" held at SSM College of Engineering, Komarapalayam during 28 - 30th August 2009.
  6. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, S. Sivamani and C. Prakash, "Batch adsorption studies on disperse Red G Dye", International Conference on Computational Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (ICCBN-2010) at Department of Biotechnology, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women and Vivekanandha Educational Institutions during February 24-26, 2010.
  7. T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, "Synthesis and Characterization of biologically active Piperidin-4-ol derivatives", International Conference on Biologically Active Molecules" (ICBAM-2012) held at Department of Chemistry, Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram, Dindigul from 8th to 10th March 2012.
  8. T. Maruthavanan, P. Venkatesan and Murthy, "Microwave assisted synthesis and spectral studies of some chalcone derivatives" International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry, (ICBIC-2013) Department of Periyar University, Salem during 20-22nd February 2013.
  9. R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, "Possibilities for the removal of poisonous intermediates formed in Direct Alcohol Fuel Cell Anode" International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry, (ICBIC-2013) Department of Periyar University, Salem during 20-22nd February 2013.
  10. R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, "Manganese Ferrite: A Facile nanocatalyst for degradation of pollutants" International Conference on Biological Inorganic Chemistry, (ICBIC-2013) Department of Periyar University, Salem during 20-22nd February 2013.
  11. R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, "Synchronized Rapid synthesis of Metal Nanoparticle decorated Graphene Nanostructures and their Catalytic applications", International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (NANO-15) 07 - 10 DECEMBER 2015, KSR Campus - Tiruchengode, India.
  12. R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, P. Subbramaniyan and K. Karunakaran, "Facile one part versatile synthesis of MoS2¬-Graphene hybrid Nanostructures and their catalytic Applications", International Conference on Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology (NANO-15) 07 - 10 DECEMBER 2015, KSR Campus - Tiruchengode, India.
  13. Ramanujam Kannan, Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, Palanivel Subbramaniyan, Dong Jin Yoo, "Facile Synthesis of Palladium Quantum Dots Supported Graphene/oxides Based Nanostructures for Improved Alcohol Electrocatalysis", Teqip-II sponsored International Conference on Advances in Metallurgy, Materials and Manufacturing (ICAMMM-2017) organized by the Department of Metallurgy, Government College of Technology, Salem-636 011 held at CJ PALLAZIO, Salem during 6-8th March, 2017.
  14. Ramanujam Kannan, Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, Palanivel Subbramaniyan, Dong Jin Yoo, "Green Facile Synthesis of Palladium Supported TiMnOx/RGO Nanostructures and their Applications towards DAFC", BRNS & CSIR Sponsored International Conference on Energy, Environment and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future (ICEEAMSF-2017), held at Department of Physics and Chemistry, School of Science and Humanities, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai-Erode during 23-24th May, 2017.
  15. Ramanujam Kannan and Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, "Facile synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Applications of some metal oxide and sulphide Nanocomposite Materials", International Conference on Recent Trends in Synthetic Methodology and Material Chemistry (RTSMC-2018), held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar during 2-3rd February, 2018.
  16. Ramanujam Kannan and Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan, "Enhanced Catalytic Activity Feasible Removal of Poisonous Intermediates formed in Ethylene glycol electro-oxidation by CeOx/Pd", International workshop-cum-conference on Smart Materials and their Applications in Recent Technologies (SMART 2020), held at Department of Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem during 4-5 March, 2020.
  17. T. Maruthavanan and A. Manimekalai, "Effect of solvent on chemical shifts in 4-Benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidines", was presented in International Virtual Conference on Applied Science Technology Management and Language studies (ASTMLS 2020) held at Sona College of Technology, Salem during 11-12, December 2020. (publication in Scopus indexed journal is in progress).
  18. P. Kavitha, C. Shanthi, S. Gnanavel, T. Maruthavanan and R. Kannan, "Green synthesis of Zinc Oxide nano particles and its characterization studies" International Conference on Green Materials and Renewable Energy, ICGMR 2021, held at Department of Chemistry, Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering, Sriperumpudur, Chennai during 10-11th June, 2021.
  19. P. Kavitha, C. Shanthi, S. Gnanavel, T. Maruthavanan and R. Kannan, "Synthesis Of Copper Oxide Nanoparticles Through Leucasaspera Leaves Extract and Their Characterization Studies" Virtual International Conference on Surface Chemistry, SUCH 2022, held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during 11-12th February, 2022.
  20. P. Nesamani, T. Maruthavanan and P. Venkatesan, "Zinc nanoparticles: A review of synthetic methods and its current impact against medicinal challenges" National Conference on Newer For Energy and Environmental Applications - NCNM 2022, held at Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during 22 & 23rd September 2022.
  21. P. Vijayan and T. Maruthavanan, "Organometallic Ruthenium (II) complexes of Amide based Ligands Appended Heterocyclic Rings: Structural Diversity and applications" International Conference on New Materials for Industry and Medicine (NMIM '24), organized by PG & Research Department of Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Coimbatore during 30-31, January, 2024.
  22. S.R.R. Senthilkumar, B. Sathiyabhama, T. Maruthavanan, K.C. Rajheswari, S. Malarkodi, Prabhu, "Efficient extraction techniques and phytochemical analysis of chrysanthemum essential oil", International Conference on Green Computing for Communication Technologies, ICGCCT 2024, organized by Sona College of Technology in association with Muscat College, Oman during 6 & 7, March, 2024.
  23. K. Esaiamuthu, T. Maruthavanan, S. Gnanavel and R. Kannan, "Synthesis of Zinc oxide Nano particles by Eco-friendly method and its Characterization Studies", 2nd one day International Conference on Emerging trends in Material Sciences '24 (ETMS' 24) organized by Department of Chemistry and Physics, Sona College of Arts and Science on 23rd August 2024.

National Conference

  1. Manimekalai A, Selvaraju K and Maruthavanan T. "Influence of A1,3 strain on the conformations of some N-Acetyl-2,6-di-2 '-furylpiperidin-4-ones", Chemists' Meet 2004, IIT, Chennai, March 26-27, 2004.
  2. Manimekalai A and Maruthavanan T. "Spectral studies of some 4-hydroxy-4-phenylpiperidines", National Seminar on Current Trends in Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, March 24-25, 2004.
  3. Manimekalai A, Senthil Sivakumar B and Maruthavanan T. "Thermal studies of some aroylhydrazone complexes", National Seminar on Applied Research on Solid State Chemistry and Nanotechnology (NSASN-2005), Department of Chemistry, Annamalai University, February 25-26, 2005.
  4. A. Manimekalai and T. Maruthavanan, "Synthesis and spectral studies of some 4-Benzyl-4-hydroxypiperidines", CRSI Seminar on Recent Advances in Chemistry, Annamalai University, March 10-11, 2006.
  5. R. Kannan, P. Subbramaniyan, T. Maruthavanan, A. Ramasubbu, D. Gopi, "Intercalation of Cobaltferrate into Nano Clay – A Novel Material", Recent Trends in Chemistry, National Conference on Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem, March 1-2, 2007.
  6. N. Bhadusha, R. Kannan, T. Maruthavanan, T. Anandhabaskaran, A. Ramasubbu, D. Gopi, "Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Some Benzopyrimidine Derivatives", Recent Trends in Chemistry, National Conference on Chemistry, Periyar University, Salem, March 1-2, 2007.
  7. A. Manimekalai and T. Maruthavanan, "13C NMR Spectral studies of some 4-substituted-4-hydroxypiperidines", National Seminar on Recent Trends in Heteroatom Chemistry, Annamalai University, March 28-29, 2007.
  8. A. Manimekalai, T. Maruthavanan and S. Sivakumar, "Solvent effects on the proton chemical shifts of some piperidines", National Seminar on Theoretical and Chemical Sciences, Annamalai University, February 23-24, 2008.
  9. S. Kalaiarasan, T. Maruthavanan and P. Subbramaniyan, "Adsorption studies on the removal of Industrial Dyes by refractory Solid wastes", National Conference on Recent Advances in Metalloorganic Chemistry (RAMC-2008), Periyar University, Salem, October 16-17, 2008.
  10. C. Parvathi, T. Maruthavanan, C. Prakash and C.V. Koushik, "Decolouration of Dye House Effluent by Activated Carbon", 2nd National Conference on Advance in Chemicals for Textile Polymers-Application and Quality Assurance (ACTPAQ 2009), PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, February 12-13, 2009.

Book Publication

  1. Co-Authored a Book - Engineering Chemistry with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2006
  2. Co-Authored a Book - Environmental Science and Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2007
  3. Co-Authored a Book - Engineering Chemistry - I with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2008
  4. Co-Authored a Book - Environmental Science with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2008
  5. Reviewed a Book - Engineering Chemistry - II with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2010. (Revised Edition)
  6. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Electrical and Electronics Engineers with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2015.
  7. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Mechanical Engineers with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2015.
  8. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Civil Engineers with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2015.
  9. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Textile Technologists with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2015.
  10. Co-Authored a Book - Applied Chemistry with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2016.
  11. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Electrical and Electronics Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2016.
  12. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Mechanical Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2016.
  13. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Civil Engineering with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2016.
  14. Co-Authored a Book - Chemistry for Textile Technology with CD Rom - animations (CBT), Sonaversity, Sona College of Technology, Salem - 2016.

Research Projects (funded projects)

Co-Principal Investigator for DST-STI Hub Project (DST/SEED/SCSP/STI/2021/471(G)) [Date. 13.03.2023]

Patent:

Nil

Membership:

  1. Life member - Indian Science Congress [LSO (AM) 080]
  2. Life member - ISTE (LM 111242)
  3. Life member - ISSE (LM 05316)

Research IDs:
https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/HLH-4285-2023
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=6504081413
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1710-9956
https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/339424

Awards & Recognitions

Recognized Ph.D.Research Supervisor in the faculty of Science and Humanities of Anna University, Chennai