(Affilliated to VTU, Belgaum, Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Recognized by Govt. of Karnataka)
Chemistry department offers courses to the students of first year B.E (common subject to all branches) and open electives for higher semesters in Engineering. The department is an approved Research centre under VTU offering PhD program including course work and subsequent research in various topics.
HIGHLIGHTS
♦ Provides a substantial Chemistry background to supplement other disciplines at the institute
♦ Gives exposure to state-of-the-art instrumental techniques
THE CORE COMPETENCIES
♦ Metal layer deposition & Corrosion studies
♦ Polymer and composite materials.
♦ Organic syntheses
“Nurturing enthusiasm and to promote research interests by applying chemical principles to meet the needs of the society”.
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Sl. No. |
Instruments |
Application |
| 1. |
Compression moulding unit
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Used to make moulds of natural and synthetic fibre composites (Particulate, fibrous & Laminate composites) |
| 2. |
Universal testing machine
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Used for Mechanical Characterization like Tensile testing and Bending testing |
| 3. |
Wear & friction monitor
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Used to analyze Wear resistance |
| 4. |
Moisture analyzer
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Used for analyzing moisture content of the samples by weight loss method |
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Sl.No |
Instrument | Model |
Applications/Characterizations |
| 1. |
Electrochemical Work station
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CHI-Electrochemical workstation | i) Potentiodynamic Polarization Studies
ii) Electrochemical Impedance Method iii) Cyclic Voltammetry Studies iv) Chrono Potentiometric, Amperometric studies
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| 2 |
DC Power Analyzer
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KeySight N6705C
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Monolayer and Multilayer Deposition of Alloys Using Different Power Patterns |
| 3 |
DC Power Analyzer
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APLAB Make 0-32V/0-5A dual channel | Monolayer Deposition of Alloys |
About the centre:
The centre engages in the design, fabrication and experimental evaluation of polymer matrix composite materials developed by reinforcing agricultural waste/by-products suitable for automobile, aerospace, marine and structural applications.
The centre houses a state-of-the-art fabricating & testing facility. Research is focused on the development of new eco-friendly composite materials by using a variety of natural fibres derived from plant origin such as areca, sisal, banana, jute, pineapple etc.
Industry ready composite materials based on natural areca, banana, jute, sisal, & pineapple fibres are designed and developed.
Faculty Incharge: Dr. Pavithra G.P.
Aim:
The lab aims at the fabrication of Nano-structured Multilayer Alloy coatings using the electrodeposition method by modulating the current pulse. This new class of materials with alternating layers of different metal composition, having a thickness of few nanometers with ultrafine microstructure is of interest because of their fundamental and technological importance.
Electrochemical water splitting into Hydrogen/ Oxygen evolution reaction in acidic or alkaline solution, using an effective electro catalyst plays a growing role in the fabrication of alternative energy devices. In this context, the designing and development of various earth-abundant transition metals along with nano particles as highly efficient electro catalysts will benefit the technology through clean and sustainable energy system.
| Sl No | Name of the student | Thesis Title | Mode of Registration | Status |
| 1 | Rashmi D | Development of Nanostructured Multilayer Coating by Electrodeposition for Aerospace Application at elevated temperature and its corrosion studies | Full time
| Registered |
| 2 | Abhijna | Development of electrodeposition and characterization of Ni-Mo and Ni-W alloys for corrosion resistance of mild steel | Full Time | The entrance exam is cleared and the synopsis is submitted |
| Sl. No. | Title of the Paper | Name of the Journal | DOI | Year of Publication | Name of the authors |
| | Development of Nanostructured Ni–Fe Alloy Coatings; Characterisation and Corrosion Analysis | Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry | 2020 | Dr. Pavithra G.P. Mrs. Rashmi D. | |
| | Development of nanocrystalline multilayer Ni–Fe alloy coatings: characterization and its corrosion behaviour at elevated temperature | 2020 | Dr. Pavithra G.P. Mrs. Rashmi D. | ||
| | Characterization and Corrosion Analysis of Electrodeposited Nanostructured Zn–Fe Alloy Coatings | Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion | 2020 | Dr. Pavithra G.P. Mrs. Rashmi D. | |
| | Electrodeposition of Zn–Ni Monolithic Coatings, Characterization, and Corrosion Analysis | 2020 | Dr. Pavithra G.P. Mrs. Rashmi D. | ||
| | Tensile and Flexural behaviour of areca husk fibre reinforced epoxy composite | Advances in Metrology and Measurement of Engineering surfaces | 2020 | Dr. B. Basavaraju Mrs. Sakshi S. Kamath | |
| | Extraction and Characterization of Cellulose from Natural Areca Fiber | Material Science Research India | 2019 | Dr. B. Basavaraju Mrs. Sakshi S. Kamath | |
| | Influence of Surface Modification on Physical, Mechanical and Morphological properties of Natural Single Areca catechu Fiber | Oriental journal of Chemistry | 2019 | Dr. B. Basavaraju Dr. Ravi Kumar C Mrs. Sakshi S. Kamath | |
| | A review on the mechanical properties of areca fiber reinforced composites | Science and Technology of Materials | 2018 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | |
| | Tensile and flexural properties of areca sheath fibres | Materials today: Proceedings | 2018 | Dr. B. Basavaraju Mrs. Sakshi S. Kamath | |
| | Spectral studies on Chemically modified single areca fibre | Materials today: Proceedings | 2018 | Dr. B. Basavaraju Mrs. Sakshi S. Kamath | |
| | Ni-Si3N4: Electrodeposition, properties and corrosion behaviour | Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry | 2017 | Mr. Mohan Reddy R | |
| | Corrosion behaviour and Characterization of Ni-Nb2O5 composites prepared by pulse electrodeposition | Surface Engineering and Applied Electrochemistry | 2017 | Mr. Mohan Reddy R | |
| | A review on natural areca fibre reinforced polymer composite materials | Ciencia & Technologia dos Materiais | 2017 | Dr. B. Basavaraju Mrs. Sakshi S. Kamath | |
| | Sci Eng Composite Materials | 2017 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | ||
| | Journal of King Saud University | 2017 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | ||
| | Generation of Ni-Si3N4 nanocomposites by DC, PC and PRC electrodeposition methods | Surface Engineering | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02670844.2016.1148323 | 2016 | Mr. Mohan Reddy R |
| | Physical Characterization of natural lignocellulosic single areca fiber | Ciencia & Technologia dos Materiais | 2015 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | |
| | Influence of Fiber Content and Effect of Chemical Pre-Treatments on Mechanical Characterization of Natural Abaca Epoxy Composites | Indian Journal of Science and Technology | 2015 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | |
| | Areca Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites: Effect of Chemical Treatments on Impact strength | Oriental journal of Chemistry | 2015 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | |
| | Influence of Chemical treatments on flexural strength of areca fibre reinforced epoxy composites | Chemical Science Transactions | 2015 | Dr. B. Basavaraju | |
| | Pulse electrodeposition, characterization and corrosion behavior of Ni-Si3N4 composites | Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance | 2015 | Mr. Mohan Reddy R | |
| | Development and characterization of Ni-Si3N4 nanocomposites | American Institute of Physics (AIP) – Conference Proceedings | 2015 | Mr. Mohan Reddy R |
| Sl. No. | Name of the Guide | Year of Ph.D Award | Year of Recognition as Research Guide | Name of the Research scholar and USN | Year of registration | Affiliated University | Title of the thesis for scholar | Status |
| 1 | Dr. Basavaraju B | 2007 | 2010 | Mr. Raghu Patel G.R.
4AL13PGN02 |
2013 | VTU | Influence of surface modification on physico-chemical characteristics of single areca fiber | Ongoing |
| 2
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Dr. Basavaraju B | 2007 | 2010 | Mr. Manuel Radrigues
4AL15PGJ01 |
2015 | VTU | Synthesis and pharmacological investigation of heterocycle encompassed benzoxazole nucleus | Ongoing |
| 3 |
Dr. Basavaraju B |
2007 | 2010 | Ms. Sakshi Kamath
4AL17PGA04
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2017 | VTU | The study of surface modifications and fibre loading on areca fibre reinforced polymer composites
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Ongoing |
| 4 | Dr. Pavithra G.P. | 2013 | 2016 |
Ms. Rashmi D 4AL18PCT01 |
2018 | VTU | Development of nanostructured multilayer coatings by electrodeposition using single bath technique and its corrosion studies
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Ongoing |
| 5 | Dr. Pavithra G.P. | 2013 | 2016 |
Ms. Abhijna 4AL19PCT01
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2019 | VTU | Electrodeposition of nanostructured Ni-Mo and Ni-W alloys on mild steel as corrosion resistant coating
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Ongoing |
Sr. Asst. Professor & HOD M.Sc, Ph.D
08258 - 262724 dr.ravikumarc@aiet.org.in
Associate Professor
Associate Professor
B.Sc, M.Sc
08258 - 262724
dailarajkumar@rediffmail.com
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
