Assistant Professor

Dr Narayanamoorthy Bhuvanendran

Department of Environmental Science and Engineering

Interests

  • Electrocatalysis
  • Nanomaterials for Energy & Environmental Applications
  • Low Temperature Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Energy Technology

Education

2006

University of Madaras, India
Bachelors

2009

University of Madaras, India
Masters

2014

Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV University), India.
PhD

Experience

  • 03/2022 to 05/2024 - Assistant Professor - Dongguk University, Seoul, South Korea.
  • 09/2018 to 09/2021 - Postdoctoral Researcher - Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, PR China.
  • 08/2016 to 05/2018 - Assistant Professor - Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV), Kanchipuram, India.
  • 12/2015 to 08/2016 - Assistant Professor - Vel Tech High Tech Dr. Rangarajan Dr. Sakunthala Rangarajan Engineering College, Chennai, India.
  • 11/2014 to 09/2015 - Postdoctoral Research Fellow - HySA Systems, SAIAMC, University of the Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa.

Research Interest

  • Design and development of, Metal nanostructures; Polymer nanocomposites; Carbon materials; Inorganic-organic hybrid materials.
  • Electrochemical energy applications: low-temperature fuel cell reactions - Cathodic oxygen reduction reaction and anodic oxidation reactions (methanol, ethanol, and formic acid).
  • Electrocatalytic reactions for environmental applications: Nitrate reduction reaction, Urea oxidation reaction, Carbon dioxide reduction reaction.
  • Electrocatalytic water splitting reactions: Hydrogen and Oxygen evolution reactions.
  • Bioenergy applications: Biochar materials and Biofuels.

Awards

  • 2024 – Topic Editor – Renewable Fuel Production
  • 2023 – Review Editor – Frontiers in Energy Research
  • 2019 - China Postdoctoral Science Fellowship - China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant, PR China.
  • 2019 - Best Oral Presentation Award - 4th International Conference on Energy Materials and Applications (ICEMA-2019) held at Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
  • 2017 - Research Proficiency Award - Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV University), Kanchipuram, India.
  • 2013-2014 - Senior Research Fellow - Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Extra Mural Research, Govt. of India.
  • 2010-2013 - Junior Research Fellow - Board of Research in Nuclear Science-Department Atomic Energy, Govt. of India.
  • 2009 - 18th University Rank in M.Sc. Chemistry from University of Madras, India.

Memberships

  • Materials Research Society, Singapore.
  • Korean Chemical Society, South Korea.
  • Korean Electrochemical Society, South Korea.

Publications

50. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Selva Kumar, S.Y. Lee, “Pd@CoFe alloys on N-Doped carbon derived from charred tissue paper as synergistic bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts”, Int. J. Energy Res., 1 (2024) 5540018 (IF: 4.672). Q1

49. W. Li†, B. Narayanamoorthy†, H. Liu, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, K. Hooshyari, S.Y. Lee, H. Su, “In situ shaped PtPd nanocubes on common carbon powder for efficient methanol electrooxidation in practical fuel cells”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 50 (2024) 1496-1506 (IF: 7.2). (†Equal contribution). Q1

48. K. Divya, M.R. Asghar, B. Narayanamoorthy, H. Liu, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, S.Y. Lee, H. Su, Influence of incorporation of Zeolitic Imidazolate Framework-67 on the performance and stability of sulfonated Polyvinylidene fluoride proton exchange membrane for fuel cell applications, Reactive and Functional Polymers, 199 (2024) 105903 (IF: 5.1). Q1

47. K. Peng, B. Narayanamoorthy, F. Qiao, G. Lei, S.Y. Lee, Q. Xu, H. Su, “Coupling NiMn layered double hydroxide nanosheets with NiCo2S4 arrays as a heterostructure catalyst to accelerate the urea oxidation reaction”, ACS Appl. Nano Mat., 19 (2023) 18318-18327 (IF: 5.9). Q2.

46. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, R. Selvakumar, S.Y. Lee, H. Su, “Boosting the oxygen bifunctional activity on cobalt nanocrystals/RGO with extended durability”, Mater. Today Sus., 24 (2023) 100596 (IF: 7.8). Q1

45. B. Narayanamoorthy, C.W. Park, H. Su, S.Y. Lee, “Multifunctional Pt3Rh-Co3O4 alloy nanoparticles with Pt enriched surface and induced synergistic effect for improved performance in ORR, OER, and HER”, Environ. Res., 229 (2023) 115950 (IF: 8.3). Q1

44. B. Narayanamoorthy, M.G. Choi, D. Kim, S.Y. Lee, “Ultrafine PtRh-Co3O4 ternary alloy nanoparticles with superior electrocatalytic activity and long-term stability for methanol and ethanol electro-oxidation”, J. Alloys Compd., 953 (2023) 170183 (IF: 6.2). Q1

43. R. Sabarinathan, B. Narayanamoorthy, S. Hao, S. Sun, T. Maiyalagan, H. Su, W. Zhang, “PANI-SnO2 nanorods decorated with Pdx-Niy nanoparticles for improved electrooxidation of methanol with extended durability”, Colloid. Surf. A, 673 (2023) 131833, (IF: 5.2). Q1

42. K. Peng, L. Liu, B. Narayanamoorthy, F. Qiao, G. Lei, S.Y. Lee, Q. Xu, H. Su, “Effective regulation on catalytic performance of Nickel-Iron-Vanadium layered double hydroxide for urea oxidation via sulfur incorporation”, Mat. Adv., 4 (2023) 1354-1362, (IF: 5.0). Q1

41. B. Narayanamoorthy, M.G. Choi, D. Kim, S.Y. Lee, “Improved trifunctional electrocatalytic performance of integrated Co3O4 spinel oxide morphologies for oxygen reduction and water-splitting reactions”, J. Alloys Compd., 935 (2023) 168079 (IF: 6.2). Q1

40. K. Peng, L. Liu, B. Narayanamoorthy, S.Y. Lee, Q. Xu, H. Su, “Efficient one-dimensional Pt-based nanostructures for methanol oxidation reaction: An overview”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 48 (2023) 29497-29217 (IF: 7.2). Q1

39. J. Li, H. Liu, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, S.Y. Lee, B. Narayanamoorthy*, H. Su, “In-situ preparation of low Pt loading multi rhombic-pyramidal Pt-Pd catalyst layer for high-performance proton exchange membrane fuel cells”, J. Power Sources, 556 (2023) 232445, (IF: 9.2), (*Co-corresponding author). Q1

38. W. Li†, B. Narayanamoorthy†, H. Liu, Q. Xu, K. Hooshyari, H. Su, “Ternary PtPdCo mesoporous nanospheres with superior electrocatalytic performance towards methanol oxidation reaction”, J. Alloys Compd., 933 (2023) 167706 (IF: 6.2) (†Equal contribution). Q1

37. R. Sabarinathan†, B. Narayanamoorthy†, R. Selva Kumar, P. Balla, S.Y. Lee, Q. Xu, H. Su, “Polyhedron-shaped palladium nanostructures-embedded MoO2/PANI-g-C3N4 as a high-performance and durable electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction”, J. Colloid Interf. Sci., 629 (2023) 357-369, (IF: 9.9) (†Equal contribution), (Cover page article). Q1

36. W. Li†, B. Narayanamoorthy†, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, K. Hooshyari, H. Su, “Multi-skeletal PtPdNi nanodendrites as efficient electrocatalyst with high activity and durability towards oxygen reduction reaction”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 47 (2022) 24807-24816 (IF: 7.2) (†Equal contribution). Q1

35. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, Q. Xu, T. Maiyalagan, H. Su, “A quick guide to the assessment of key electrochemical performance indicators for the oxygen reduction reaction: A comprehensive review”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 47 (2022) 7113-7138 (IF: 7.2). Q1

34. R. Sabarinathan, B. Narayanamoorthy, Q. Xu, T. Maiyalagan, L. Xing, H. Su, “Ordered Mesoporous Pt-Ru-Ir Nanostructures as Superior Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction/Oxygen Evolution Reactions”, J. Colloid Interf. Sci., 608 (2022) 207-218 (IF: 9.9). Q1

33. K. Sabariswaran, B. Zhang, Z. He, B. Narayanamoorthy, A.I. EL Seesy, V. Ashokkumar, Q. Wang, M. Narayanan, S. Siva, A. Pugazhendhi, “Microalgae as a multipotential role in commercial applications: Current scenario and future perspectives”, Fuel, 308 (2022) 122053 (IF: 7.4). Q1

32. M. Narayanan, S. Kumarasamy, G. Kandasamy, K. Sabariswaran, B. Narayanamoorthy, S. Shanmugam, S. Ali Alharbi, H.S. Almoallim, A. Pugazhendhi, “A Novel Insight into the fabrication of polyhydroxyalkanoates from actinobacteria streptomyces toxytricini D2: Screening, optimization, and biopolymer characterization”, J. Polym. Environ. 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s10924-021-02336-7 (IF: 5.3). Q1

31. R. Sabarinathan†, B. Narayanamoorthy†, Q. Xu, T. Maiyalagan, H. Su, “Improved methanol electrooxidation catalyzed by ordered mesoporous Pt-Ru-Ir alloy nanostructures with trace Ir content”, Electrochim. Acta, 394 (2021) 139148 (IF: 6.6) (†Equal contribution). Q1

30. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, K. Peng, Q. Xu, L. Khotseng, H. Su, “Aminoclay/MWCNT supported spherical Pt nanoclusters with induced electronic effect enhancing the dual-functional electrocatalytic performance for direct methanol fuel cells”, Appl. Surf. Sci., 565 (2021) 150511 (IF: 6.7). Q1

29. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, K. Sabariswaran, H. Su, “Ag and Au nanoparticles decorated on synthetic clay functionalized multi walled carbon nanotube for oxygen reduction reaction”, Appl. Nanosci., 2021, DOI: 10.1007/s13204-021-01902-8, (IF: 3.674) (Corresponding author). Q2

28. K. Peng, W. Zhang, B. Narayanamoorthy, Q. Ma, L. Xing, Q. Xu, L. Xing, K. Lindiwe, H. Su, “Pt-based (Zn, Cu) nanodendrites with enhanced catalytic efficiency and durability toward methanol electro-oxidation via trace Ir-doping engineering”, J. Colloid Interf. Sci., 598 (2021) 126-135 (IF: 9.9). Q1

27. K. Sabariswaran, D. Kesavan, B. Narayanamoorthy, B. Zhang, Z. He, Q. Wang, H. Chen, M. Narayanan, V. Ashokkumar, R. Sabarinathan, “Acceleration of bio-oil production from recycled biochar supported catalyst on hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae”, J. Environ. Chem. Engg., (2021) 105321 (IF: 7.7). Q1

26. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, K. Sabariswaran, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, L. Khotseng, T. Maiyalagan, H. Su, “Spindle-shaped CeO2 on bio-char derived carbon with enriched oxygen-vacancy and extended stability as a non-precious electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction reaction”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 46 (2021) 2128-2142 (IF: 7.2). Q1

25. R. Sabarinathan, B. Narayanamoorthy, K. Peng, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, H. Su, “Pt nanoparticles decorated on Fe2O3/N, P-doped mesoporous carbon for enhanced oxygen reduction activity and durability”, J. Electrochem. En. Conv. Stor. 18 (2021) 021006 (IF: 2.5). Q3

24. S. Vijayan, G. Umadevi, N. Mathiyazhagan, B. Narayanamoorthy, K. Sabariswaran, “High luminescence efficiency of Copper doped Zinc Sulfide (Cu: ZnS) Nanoparticles towards LED applications”, Mater. Today: Proc., 2020, (In press). Q3

23. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, J. Santhana Sivabalan, Q. Xu, L. Khotseng and H. Su, “Improved bifunctional oxygen electrocatalytic performance of Pt-Ir alloy nanoparticles embedded on MWCNT with Pt enriched surfaces”, Energy, 211 (2020) 118695 (IF: 9.0). Q1

22. K. Peng, B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, W. Zhang, Q. Ma, L. Xing, Q. Xu, L. Xing, K. Lindiwe, Huaneng Su, “Bimetallic Pt3Mn nanowire network structures with enhanced electrocatalytic performance for methanol oxidation”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 45 (2020) 30455-30462 (IF: 7.2). Q1

21. K. Peng, B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, W. Zhang, Q. Ma, L. Xing, Q. Xu, K. Lindiwe, Huaneng Su, “Carbon supported PtPdCr ternary alloy nanoparticles with enhanced electrocatalytic activity and durability for methanol oxidation reaction”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 45 (2020) 22752-22760 (IF: 7.2). Q1

20. B. Narayanamoorthy, S. Balaji, Weiqi Zhang, Qian Xu, S. Pasupathi and Huaneng Su “Improved activity and stability of Ag-Rh network-like nanoalloy as support-free electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction in alkaline fuel cells” J. Renew. Sustain. Energy. 12 (2020) 044301 (IF: 2.5). Q3

19. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, P. Kai, J. Santhana Sivabalan, Q. Xu and H. Su “Highly durable carbon supported Fe-N nanocrystals feature as efficient bi-functional oxygen electrocatalyst”, Int. J. Energy Res. 44 (2020) 8413-8426 (IF: 4.672). Q1

18. K. Peng, B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, Z. Xu, W. Zhang, Z. Xu, Q. Ma, K. Lindiwe, Huaneng Su, “Sewage sludge-derived Fe- and N-containing porous carbon as efficient support for Pt catalyst with superior activity towards methanol electrooxidation”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 45 (2020) 9795-9802 (IF: 7.2). Q1

17. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, W. Zhang, Q. Ma, Q. Xu, K. Lindiwe, H. Su, “Highly efficient methanol oxidation on durable PtxIr/MWCNT catalysts for direct methanol fuel cell applications”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 45 (2020) 6447-6460 (IF: 7.2). Q1

16. B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, Q. Xu, S. Pasupathi, H. Su, “Facile preparation of a surface-enriched Pt layer over Pd/C as an efficient oxygen reduction catalyst with enhanced activity and stability”, J. Electrochem. En. Conv. Stor. 17 (2020) 031014 (IF: 2.5). Q3

15. J. Santhana Sivabalan, B. Narayanamoorthy, Q. Xu, H. Su, “Co3O4 nanoparticles decorated Polypyrrole/carbon nanocomposite as efficient bi-functional electrocatalyst for electrochemical water splitting”, Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 45 (2020) 4587-4595 (IF: 7.2). Q1

14. R. Sabarinathan, B. Narayanamoorthy, W. Zhang, Q. Xu, L. Khotseng, H. Su, “Comprehensive studies on the effect of reducing agents on electrocatalytic activity and durability of Pt/C for oxygen reduction reaction”, J. Electrochem. En. Conv. Stor. 17(3) (2020) 031012 (IF: 2.5). Q3

13. K. Sabariswaran, B. Zhang, Z. He, H. Chen, H. Feng, Q. Wang, B. Wang, V. Ashokkumar, S. Siva, B. Narayanamoorthy, M. Krishnamoorthi, “Effect of low-temperature catalytic hydrothermal liquefaction of Spirulina platensis”, Energy, 190 (2020) 116236. (IF: 9.0). Q1

12. K. Sabariswaran, B. Zhang, Z. He, H. Chen, H. Feng, Q. Wang, B. Wang, B. Narayanamoorthy, E. Sivakumar, V. Ashokkumar, M. Krishnamoorthi, “Hydrothermal liquefaction of microalgae using Fe3O4 nanostructures as efficient catalyst for the production of bio-oil: Optimization of reaction parameters by Response Surface Methodology”, Biomass & Bioenergy, 131 (2019) 105417 (IF: 6.0). Q1

11. B. Narayanamoorthy, S. Balaji, C. Sita, S. Pasupathi, M. Eswaramoorthy, Il-Shik Moon, “Enhanced intrinsic activity and stability of Au-Rh bimetallic nanostructures as a supportless cathode electrocatalyst for oxygen reduction in alkaline fuel cells”, ACS Sustain. Chem. Eng. 4 (2016) 6480-6490. (IF: 8.4) (Cover page article). Q1

10. B. Narayanamoorthy*, C. Sita, V. Linkov, S. Pasupathi, “Pt3M (M: Co, Ni and Fe) bimetallic alloy nanoclusters as support-free electrocatalysts with improved activity and durability for dioxygen reduction in PEM fuel cells”, Electrocatalysis, 7 (2016) 400-410 (IF: 3.1) (*Corresponding author). Q3

9. B. Narayanamoorthy, N. Panneerselvam, C. Sita, S. Pasupathi, S. Balaji, Il-Shik Moon “Enhanced stabilities of Ag electrocatalyst as self-standing and multi-walled carbon nanotube supported nanostructures for oxygen reduction in alkaline medium”, J. Electrochem. Soc. 163 (2016) H313-H320 (IF: 3.9). Q1

8. B. Narayanamoorthy and S. Balaji, “Physicochemical characterization of amino functionalized synthetic clay/Nafion nanocomposite film with embedded platinum nanoparticles for PEM fuel cells”, Appl. Clay Sci. 104 (2015) 66-73 (IF: 5.6). Q1

7. B. Narayanamoorthy, B. Dineshkumar and S. Balaji, “Clay intercalated PVA-Nafion bipolymer matrix as proton conducting nanocomposite membrane for PEM fuel cells”, Mater. Sci. For. 807 (2015) 161-168. Q3

6. B. Narayanamoorthy, K.K.R. Datta, M. Eswaramoorthy and S. Balaji, “Highly active and stable Pt3Rh nanoclusters as supportless electrocatalyst for methanol oxidation in direct methanol fuel cells”, ACS Catal. 4 (2014) 3621-3629 (IF: 12.9). Q1

5. B. Narayanamoorthy, B.V.V.S. Pavan Kumar, M. Eswaramoorthy and S. Balaji, “Oxygen reduction reaction catalyzed by platinum nanonetwork prepared by template free one step synthesis for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells”, Mater. Res. Bull. 55 (2014) 137-145 (IF: 5.4). Q2

4. B. Narayanamoorthy, K.K.R. Datta, M. Eswaramoorthy and S. Balaji, “Self-stabilized Pt-Rh bimetallic nanoclusters as durable electrocatalysts for dioxygen reduction in PEM fuel cells”, RSC Adv. 4 (2014) 55571-55579 (IF: 3.9). Q2

3. B. Narayanamoorthy and S. Balaji, “Electroreduction of oxygen using platinum nanoparticles supported on carbon/conductive bipolymeric nanocomposite film for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells”, Mater. Sci. For. 781 (2014) 107-117. Q3

2. B. Narayanamoorthy, K.K.R. Datta, M. Eswaramoorthy and S. Balaji, “Improved oxygen reduction reaction catalyzed by Pt/Clay/Nafion nanocomposite for PEM fuel cells”, ACS Appl. Mater. Interf. 4 (2012) 3620-3626 (IF: 9.5). Q1

1. B. Narayanamoorthy, K.K.R. Datta and S. Balaji, “Kinetics and mechanism of electrochemical oxygen reduction using Pt/Clay/Nafion catalyst layer for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells”, J. Colloid Interf. Sci. 387 (2012) 213-220 (IF: 9.9). Q1

Book Chapters

B. Narayanamoorthy, R. Sabarinathan, M. Narayanan, B. Paulraj, S. Kumarasamy, H. Su, K. Sabariswaran, “Emerging Trends in Biomass Derived Carbon Supported Metal Nanostructures as Efficient Electrocatalysts for Critical Electrochemical Reactions in Low Temperature Fuel Cell Applications”, in the book of Bio Renewable Nanocomposite Materials: For Electrocatalyst, Energy Storage, and Wastewater Remediation (2021), ACS Symposium Series, Vol. 1, Chapter-9, 225-256 (DOI: 10.1021/bk-2022-1410.ch009).

K. Sabariswaran, M. Narayanan, B. Narayanamoorthy, Z. He, “Thermochemical conversion of wastes” in the book ‘Waste to Energy’, (2021), Springer, ISBN: 978-3-030-91569-8.

K. Sabariswaran, B. Narayanamoorthy, M. Narayanan, “Thermochemical conversion of algal biomass” in the Handbook of Algal Biofuels - Aspects of Cultivation, Conversion, and Biorefinery, (2021), Elsevier Science, ISBN: 9780128237649.

B. Narayanamoorthy, “Advanced supporting materials for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells” in the book of Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, (2018) 185-201, InTechOpen, UK, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.71314.

Invited Talks

Presented a research work as invited speaker at 9th International Conference on Energy Materials and Applications (ICEMA 2024), held at Marseille, France during May 9-11, 2024.

Presented a research work as invited speaker in Joint International Workshop on South Africa & China, organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, China and National Research Foundation, South Africa, 29th Sep-2021.

Projects

Sl. No. Title Funding Agency Period Budget
1. Design and Fabrication of 3d-Transition Metal Based Coordination Nanocrystals Embedded on 2DMxene Layers as Efficient Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts for Unitized Regenerative Fuel Cell Applications Role: Principal Investigator National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), South Korea. 2022-2024 24,00,000/-(40 million KRW)
2. Rational Design and Development of N-Coordinated Earth-Abundant Metal Nanostructures/Porous Carbon Support Feature as Efficient Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Low Temperature Fuel Cell Applications.
Role: Principal Investigator
China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant, PR China. 2019-2021 15,00,000/-(15000 RMB)
3. Rational Design and Development of Earth-Abundant Metal Nanostructures as Efficient Electrocatalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction (ORR) in Low Temperature Fuel Cells
Role: Principal Investigator
Jiangsu Province Postdoctoral Research Project, PR China. 2019-2021 8,00,000/-(8000 RMB)

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