R. Ashok Kumar., R. Pandiyarajan., G. R. Raghav., K. J. Nagarajan., Sathish Rengarajan., D.Satheesh Pandian, K., Sudhakar., 2022. Role of traversing speed and axial load on the properties of friction stir welded dissimilar aa6101-t6 and aa1350 aluminium alloys, Journal of the Chinese Institute of Engineers.
Manimaran. P., Vignesh. V., Anish Khan., Pitchayya Pillai. G., Nagarajan. K.J., Prithiviraj. M., Abeer Nasser Al-Romaizan., Mehmoud Ali Hussein., Madhu Puttegowda.,2022.Extraction and Characterization of natural lignocellulosic fibers from Typha angustata grass, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Sathickbasha K., Suryarajan B., Hariharasakthisudan P., Francisco Cotilli., Nagarajan K J..2022. Tribo performance of Sb2O3 with pre-blend metal sulfide in brake friction composites. SAE International.
Sathickbasha, K., Hariharasakthisudhan, P., Velmurugan, C., Balaji, P., Cotilli, F. and Nagarajan, K.J., 2022. Synergistic effect of bismuth III sulfide and iron sulfide in the tribological performance of brake friction composite. Surface Topography: Metrology and Properties, 10(2), p.025015.
Raghav, G.R., Krishnan, D.M., Nagarajan, K.J., Chandran, V., Suraj, R., Sujith, R., Dhanesh, S. and Anoop, M.S., 2022. Investigation of Mechanical, Wear, and Corrosion Properties of Al–BN–SiC–RHA Hybrid Composites Synthesized Through Powder Metallurgy Process. Metallofiz. Noveishie Tekhnol, 44(1), pp.111-126.
Venkatesan, G., Vignesh, V., Nagarajan, K.J., Krishnaraj, R., Nagaprasad, N. and Vinayagar, K., 2021. Extraction and Characterization of Agricultural Discarded Sesbania Aculeata Stem Waste as Potential Alternate for Synthetic Fibers in Polymer Composites. Journal of Natural Fibers, pp.1-15.
Stalin, A., Mothilal, S., Vignesh, V., Nagarajan, K.J. and Karthick, T., 2021. Mechanical properties of typha angustata/vetiver/banana fiber mat reinforced vinyl ester hybrid composites. Journal of Natural Fibers, pp.1-12.
Nagarajan, K.J., Ramanujam, N.R., Sanjay, M.R., Siengchin, S., Surya Rajan, B., Sathick Basha, K., Madhu, P. and Raghav, G.R., 2021. A comprehensive review on cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibers: Pretreatment, preparation, and characterization. Polymer Composites, 42(4), pp.1588-1630.
Raghav, G.R., MuthuKrishnan, D., Sundar, R., Ashokkumar, R. and Nagarajan, K.J., 2020. Investigation on mechanical, wear and corrosion properties of Fe–Co–Cr–W–GNSA hybrid composites synthesized using powder metallurgy process. Engineering Research Express, 2(2), p.025030.
Raghav, G.R., Muthukrishnan, D., Nagarajan, K.J., Sajith, E. and Sruthi, V., 2020. Synthesis and mechanical characterization of Fe–BN–TiC nanocomposites. Engineering Research Express, 2(2), p.025036.
Muneeswaran, R., Mohan, M.S., Rengarajan, S., Raghav, G.R. and Nagarajan, K.J., 2020. Effects of tool pin profile on tensile and wear behaviour of friction stir welded AA6101-T6 and AA1350 alloys. Metallurgical Research & Technology, 117(5), p.503.
Kasirajan, G., Rengarajan, S., Raghav, G.R., Rao, V.S. and Nagarajan, K.J., 2020. Tensile and wear behaviour of friction stir welded AA5052 and AA6101-T6 aluminium alloys: Effect of welding parameters. Metallurgical Research & Technology, 117(4), p.405.
Rajan, S.T.K., Balaji, A.N., Raghav, G.R., Nagarajan, K.J. and Vettivel, S.C., 2020. Investigation and characterization of Copper-Fly ash-Tungsten hybrid composites synthesized through P/M process. Materials Research Express, 7(3), p.036531.
Nagarajan, K.J., Balaji, A.N., Basha, K.S., Ramanujam, N.R. and Kumar, R.A., 2020. Effect of agro waste α-cellulosic micro filler on mechanical and thermal behavior of epoxy composites. International journal of biological macromolecules, 152, pp.327-339.
Nagarajan, K.J., Balaji, A.N., Rajan, S.T.K. and Ramanujam, N.R., 2020. Preparation of bio-eco based cellulose nanomaterials from used disposal paper cups through citric acid hydrolysis. Carbohydrate polymers, 235, p.115997.
Nagarajan, K.J., Balaji, A.N., Ramanujam, N.R. and Rajan, S.T.K., 2019. Preparation and characterization of alkali treated cocos nucifera var aurantiaca peduncle fibers reinforced epoxy composites. Materials Research Express, 6(12), p.125310.
Nagarajan, K.J., Balaji, A.N., Rajan, S.T.K. and Basha, K.S., 2019. Effect of sulfuric acid reaction time on the properties and behavior of cellulose nanocrystals from Cocos nucifera var-Aurantiaca peduncle’s cellulose microfibers. Materials Research Express, 6(12), p.125333.
Nagarajan, K.J., Balaji, A.N. and Ramanujam, N.R., 2019. Extraction of cellulose nanofibers from cocos nucifera var aurantiaca peduncle by ball milling combined with chemical treatment. Carbohydrate polymers, 212, pp.312-322.
Raghav, G.R., Nagarajan, K.J., Rengarajan, S., Suganthi, P. and Vignesh, V., 2019. Effect of hybrid reinforcement at stirred zone of dissimilar aluminium alloys during friction stir welding. Metallurgical Research & Technology, 116(6), p.631.
Balaji, A.N. and Nagarajan, K.J., 2017. Characterization of alkali treated and untreated new cellulosic fiber from Saharan aloe vera cactus leaves. Carbohydrate Polymers, 174, pp.200-208.
Nagarajan, K.J. and Balaji, A.N., 2016. Extraction and characterization of alkali-treated red coconut empty fruit bunch fiber. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 21(5), pp.387-395.
Jenarthanan, M.P. and Nagarajan, K.J., 2014. Finite element analysis of drilled holes in uni-directional composite laminates using failure theories. American Journal of Science and Technology, 1(3), pp.101-5.
Raghav, G.R., Suraj, R., Janardhanan, S., Chandran, V., Nagarajan, K.J. and Asok, N., 2021, July. Impact of Ground Nut Shell Ash on Cobalt-Chromium metal matrix composites synthesized using Powder metallurgy process. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 116, No. 1, p. 012006). IOP Publishing.
KJ, Nagarajan, Sanjay MR, Raghav GR, and Anish Khan., 2022. Extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from red banana peduncle agro‐waste and application in environmentally friendly biocomposite film. Polymer Composites, 43(8), pp.4942-4958.
Nagarajan, K.J., Balaji, A.N. and Ramanujam, N.R., 2018. Isolation and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from Saharan aloe vera cactus fibers. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization,25 (2),51-64
Conferences
The research paper entitled “Failure Analysis in a Multilayerd Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite plates under FlexuralLoading” in the First International Conference on Modern Materials for Engineering and Research (ICMMER 2022) held at Hotel Aloft, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India during 29 - 30, September 2022.
Books
Raghav G R., Nagarajan K J., R.Ashok Kumar., Gibin George., Jenson Joseph (2022). Corrosion Behaviour of Additive Manufactured Materials and composites (chapter no:9) in Mechanical Properties and Characterization of Additively Manufactured Materials, CRC publications.
Seminar, Conference, Workshop Attended
participated in three day FDP programme on "Advance Research in Friction welding and its engineering applications" organised by the Mechanical dept, Rajalakshmi Engineering College (REC) (Autonomous), Chennai , 25-08-2022 to 28-08-2022
participated in the Faculty Development Programme On "Practical Aspects of ICT Tools & Online Teaching in Current Scenario" Organized By: Research Foundation of India, RFI Care & Arena Animation Indore., 19-08-2022 to 25-08-2022
participated in the International Faculty Development Program on “Futuristic Research in Mechanical Engineering” organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Ramapuram Campus, Chennai, 08-08-2022 to 13-09-2022
participated in the DST funded Five-day online workshop on ADVANCES IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS organized by Department of Mechanical Engineering National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, 11-07-2022 to 15-07-2022
Participated in the AICTE & NPTEL Sponsored “Engineering metrology” organized by Dept of mech engg at IIT,Kanpur (online)., 01-08-2019 to 31-10-2019
Participated in the 7 days ANNA UNIVERSITY Sponsored 21thto29thDecember 2018on “Design of machine elements” organized by Dept of Auto Engg at KLNCE Sponsored by anna univ., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Participated in the 12 weeks NPTEL program “manufacturing technology” in the academic year 2019-20., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Participated in the 7 days ANNA UNIVERSITY Sponsored during 23rd to 29th June 2012 on “mechanics of solids” organized by KLNCIT., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
participated & completed successfully AICTE Training And Learning (ATAL) Academy Online Elementary FDP on "Processing and Applications ofFunctionally Graded Composite Materials" from 06/12/2021 to 10/12/2021 at Thiagarajar College of Engineering., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Participated in the 7 days ANNA UNIVERSITY Sponsored 30th to 6th December 2015on “thermal engineering” organized by anna univ-Ramanathapuram campus., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Participated in the 7days ANNA UNIVERSITY Sponsored during 3rd to 9th December 2012on “finite element analysis” organized by KCE Virudunager, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
participated in the 14 days FDP held during 29thAPR to 12thMAY 2013 on “Teaching Methodology for Machine Design” organized by Dept of Mech Engg at KLNCE Sponsored by AICTE, 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Attended an AICTE -Sponsored Faculty Development Programme on “Emerging Trends and Advances in Programmable Automation Controllers” during 20th April, 2015 to 3rd May, 2015 at Kongu Engineering College, Erode., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Participated in the 7 days ANNA UNIVERSITY Sponsored during 1st to 10thDecember 2016on “finite element analysis” organized by anna univ-Ramanathapuram campus., 01-01-0001 to 01-01-0001
Membership
NAME OF SOCIETY
DETAILS
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Institution of Engineers (India)
Other Achievements
I am acting as an Editorial Board member for the Journal of Fibers and Polymer Composites.
Reviewer – Carbohydrate Polymers
Reviewer – cellulose
Reviewer – biomass conversion and biorefinery
A comprehensive review on cellulose nanocrystals and cellulose nanofibers: Pretreatment, preparation, and Characterization journal is top Cited Article in polymer composites (Wiley) publications in the year of 2020-2021.
