Research Framework

Core domains, synthesis methods, analytical workflows, and proprietary laboratories engineered by Dr. S. Thirumalairajan.

⚛️ Material Domains & Synthesis

Advanced Functional Nanostructured Materials

Synthesis and tuning of tailored nano-architectures for targeted applications.

Metal Oxides & Mixed Metal Oxides

Developing highly stable metal oxide structures for catalytic systems.

Perovskite Oxides

Specialised morphology-dependent research on LaFeO3 and related hybrid structures.

Quantum Dots (QDs)

Engineering zero-dimensional structures optimized for modern energy storage.

📱 Device Engineering

SERS Diagnostic Chips

Portable devices for on-site pesticide residue detection on fruit surfaces.

Electrochemical Workstations

Advanced sensor readouts using bio-functionalized immunosensors.

Toxic Gas Sensors

Room-temperature atmospheric monitoring for target gasses like Ozone and NO2.

Water Splitting & Green Energy

Catalytic splitting platforms using advanced hybrid electrocatalysts.

⚙️ Processing Technology

Physics Methods

DC/RF Magnetron SputteringThermal EvaporationVapour Phase Transport (VPT)Electron Beam (E-beam) EvaporationElectro-deposition

Chemical & Biological Methods

All broad wet-chemical routesSelf-assembly processesOrganic-additive assisted synthesisEco-friendly nano-fertilizer formulation

🏗️ Instrumentation & Labs Designed

2014 — Brazil

Chemical Gas Sensing Device Unit

2016 — Brazil

RF/DC Magnetron Sputtering Chamber Customization

2017 — Indonesia

Infrastructure Design for Nano Center

2024 — TNAU, India

Nano Biosensor for Food Safety Analysis Laboratory

🔬 Characterization & Analytics Fleet

Hands-on diagnostic configurations deployed for nanostructure assessment.

X-ray Diffraction (XRD)Raman SpectroscopyFourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR)Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM / FESEM)Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM / HRTEM)X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)Surface Area (BET Analysis)UV-Vis SpectroscopyEDAX Elemental Mapping