Publications

Latest Publications

1. Gold-Catalyzed Lactone Synthesis: Advancements and Insights, D. R. Sankar, M. Neetha, G. Anilkumar, Chem. Rec., 2024, 24, e202400071.
2.  Synthesis of 2-Aminobenzothiazoles via Nickel-Catalyzed Tandem Reaction of 2-Bromophenylisothiocyante with Amines, R. M. Philip, P. V. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, ChemistrySelect, 2024, 9, e202400001. 
3. Synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridines via cobalt/iodine-catalyzed Ortoleva-King type approach, P. V. Saranya, R. M. Philip, G. Anilkumar, Tetrahedron Lett., 2024, 14, 155188. 
4. Nickel-Catalysed Decarboxylative Coupling Reactions – An Overview T. K. Arunkumar, M. Pallavi, R. M. Philip, G. Anilkumar, ChemistrySelect, 2024, 9, e202400367.
5. Recent advances in palladium-catalyzed α-arylation reactions, K. J. Swathy, P. V. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, Appl Organomet Chem. 2024, 38, e7508.
6. Recent progress and prospects in the organocatalytic Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction, M. Maneesha, S. H. Haritha, T. Aneeja, G. Anilkumar, RSC Adv., 2024, 14, 14949.
7. Recent advances in Chan–Lam coupling reaction, P. S. Devi, S. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, Catal. Sci. Technol., 2024, 14, 2320.
8. A tandem strategy for the synthesis of 2-aminobenzothiazoles via manganese catalyzed C–S bond formation, T. Aneeja, A. Chandravarkar, G. Anilkumar, Catal. Commun, 2024, 187, 106875.
9. Advances and Prospects in Rhodium catalysed domino reactions, M. Maneesha, T. Aneeja, G. Anilkumar, J. Organomet. Chem., 2024, 1008, 123049. 
10. Palladium N-Heterocyclic carbene catalysed aminations: An overview, S. B. Umabharathi, M. Neeetha, G. Anilkumar. Top. Curr. Chem., 2024, 382, 3.
11. Advances in Biginelli reaction: A comprehensive review, A. Chandravarkar, T. Aneeja, G. Anilkumar, J. Heterocyclic Chem., 2024, 61, 5.
12. An overview of Julia-Lythgoe olefination, V. Varsha, S. Radhika, G. Anilkumar, Curr. Org. Synth., 2024, 21, 97.
13. Montmorillonite-catalysed coupling reactions: a green overview, S. Meenakshy, M. Neetha, G. Anilkumar, Org. Biomol. Chem., 2024, 22, 1961.
14. Recent applications of zinc and its compounds in coupling reactions, P. X. T. Rinu, S. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, Arkivoc, 2023, i, 202312122.
15. Silver-catalysed decarboxylative cross-couplings N. S. Anand, R. M. Philip, G. Anilkumar, Tetrahedron, 2023, 149, 133715.
16. Rhodium-catalyzed allylic amination reactions: Recent advances, E. Biya, M. Neetha, G. Anilkumar, Commun., 2023, 53, 1855.
17. Low-cost transition metal catalysed Negishi coupling: an update, P. X. T. Rinu, R. M. Philip, G. Anilkumar, Biomol. Chem., 2023, 21, 6438.
18. Synthesis of imidazo[1,2-a]pyridine derivatives and Zolimidine via a novel zinc/iodine-catalyzed Ortoleva-King type protocol, Neetha, E. Biya, G. Anilkumar, RECHEM., 2023, 6, 101070.
19. Photocatalytic multi-component reactions: An emerging avenue, S. Ariya, M. Neetha, G. Anilkumar, Catal. 2023, 12, 1.
20. Copper‑catalyzed alkylation reactions of indole: An overview, M. B. Fizala, P. V. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, Chemical Papers, 2023, 77, 6425.
21. Cu(II)-catalyzed C–N coupling of 2-aminobenzothiazoles with boronic acids at room temperature, S. Radhika, A. Chandravarkar, G. Anilkumar, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 17188.
22. Silver-catalyzed synthesis of nitrogen heterocycles: recent advancements, P. S. Devi, M. Neetha, G. Anilkumar, Biomol. Chem., 2023, 21, 4332.
23. Ruthenium-catalyzed hydroarylation reactions asthe strategy towards the synthesis of alkylatedarenes and substituted alkenes, S. Thowfik, C. M. A. Afsina, G. Anilkumar, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 6246.
24. Copper-catalyzed Sonogashira reactions: advances and perspectives since 2014, K. V. Arundhathi, P. Vaishnavi, T. Aneeja, G. Anilkumar, RSC Adv., 2023, 13, 4823.
25. Nickel/iodine-catalyzed synthesis of 2-arylimidazo[1,2-a]pyridines through Ortoleva-King type protocol R. M. Philip , T. Aneeja , G. Anilkumar, RECHEM, 2023, 5, 100750.
26. Iron-catalyzed borylation reactions: An overview, R. Farzana, P. V. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, Organomet. Chem., 2023, 983, 122549.
27. Palladium-catalyzed aminocarbonylation of aryl halides, C. M. A. Afsina, R. M. Philip, P. V. Saranya, G. Anilkumar, Org. Synth, 2023, 20, 308.
28. Krishna, R.B; Moncy, H.S; Mohan Chithra. Arynes as synthetic linchpin towards the construction of diversely functionalized natural product skeletons.Org.Biomol.Chem.,2023(21),479-488.
29. Vijayakumar, A.; M, M.; Krishna, R.B.; Mathew, A.; Mohan, Chithra.Diversely Functionalized Isoquinoline and Their Core Embedded Heterocyclic Frameworks: A privileged Scaffold for Medicinal Chemistry.,2023.
30. An efficient polymer supported Fenton type catalyst for photodegradation of organic dyes
    S Rubina, PK Vineetha, S Anas., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 449, 115410,2024.
31. Benzodithiophene‐Based Copolymers as Dopant‐Free Hole‐Transporting Materials for Perovskite Solar Cells PK Vineetha, PV Nair, SP Sruthy, S Anas., Energy Technology, 2400591,2024.
32. An overview of synthesis, morphology, and versatile applications of nanostructured graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) J Joy, E George, PP Vijayan, S Anas, S Thomas., Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 133, 74,2024.
33. Polydopamine modified polymeric carbon nitride nanosheet based ABS nanocomposites for better thermal, frictional and mechanical performance E George, A Manoli, H Vahabi, SC George, S Anas
    Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects 35, 100987, 2023.
34. Recent Advances in Polymer-supported Proline-derived Catalysts for Asymmetric Reactions
    R Shajahan, R Sarang, R Ramakrishnan, A Saithalavi., Current Organocatalysis 10 (2), 81-112, 2023.
35. Sunny.Fency, Subila Kurukkal Balakrishnan, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, An Overview on Lead Halide Perovskite based Composites and Heterostructures: Synthesis and Applications. ChemNanoMat. 2024,  10, 3, e202300484.
36. Sunny.Fency, Pratap Mane, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Nandakumar Kalarikkal, Subila Kurukkal Balakrishnan. Copper (I) Induced Phase Transition and 1D Growth in Cesium Lead Bromide Cubic Nanocrystals. ChemNanoMat. 2024,  10, 9, e202400270.
37. Deepa Sreedev, Subila Kurukkal Balakrishnan, Nandakumar Kalarikkal. A Machine Learning Aided Yield Prediction Model for the Preparation of Cellulose Nanocrystals. ACS Appl. Eng. Mater.2024, 2, 6, 1561–1571
38. Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels from Fundamentals to Advanced Applications, May 1, 2024, Prasanth Raghavan, M.S. Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Ankitha Menon, ISBN: 9780323994521.
39. Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2, Functionalization, Surface Modification, and Properties, June 1, 2024, M.S. Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, ISBN: 9780323998567
40. Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 1, Sources, Synthesis, and Characterization, May 31, 2023, M.S. Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, ISBN: 9780323998536.
41. Sandhya P. K., Sreekala M. S. and Sabu Thomas (Editors) (2022), ‘Phenolic Based Foams Preparation, characterization, and Applications’ in the Series Gels Horizons: From Science to Smart Materials, Springer, ISSN 2367-0061 ISSN 2367-007X (electronic), ISBN 978-981-16-5236-3 ISBN 978-981-16-5237-0 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-5237-0
42. Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Sreekala M. S, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, Opportunities and versatile applications of natural biopolymers- State of the art Handbook on natural polymers, volume 3: versatile applications (Elsevier 2024) https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99856-7.00017-3.
43. Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Ankitha Menon, Ananthakrishnan Pacheeri, Pranav Sreeram, Sari P. Sasidharan, M.S. Sreekala, Prasanth Raghavan, Chapter 2 – Opportunities and versatile applications of thermoset foams, aerogels, and hydrogels: Current state of the art and anticipated developments, Editor(s): Prasanth Raghavan, M.S. Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Ankitha Menon, Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels, Elsevier, 2024, Pages 15-41, ISBN 9780323994521, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99452-1.00007-3.
44. Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Ankitha Menon, K.T. Mohammed Kenz, Sari P. Sasidharan, M.S. Sreekala, Prasanth Raghavan, Chapter 1 – Foams, aerogels and hydrogels: The state of the art and prospective technologies, Editor(s): Prasanth Raghavan, M.S. Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Ankitha Menon, Handbook of Thermosetting Foams, Aerogels, and Hydrogels, Elsevier, 2024, Pages 3-14, ISBN 9780323994521, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99452-1.00024-3.
45. Lakshmipriya Ravindran, P.J. Maida Mary, Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, Chapter 1 – Possibilities and significance of chemical modifications of natural biopolymers: State of the art, Editor(s): Sreekala Meyyarappallil Sadasivan, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 2, Elsevier, 2024, Pages 1-22, ISBN 9780323998567, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99856-7.00017-3.
46. Lakshmipriya Ravindran, M.S. Sreekala, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, Chapter 1 – The state of the art of biopolymers-new challenges, opportunities, and future prospects, Editor(s): M.S Sreekala, Lakshmipriya Ravindran, Koichi Goda, Sabu Thomas, Handbook of Natural Polymers, Volume 1, Elsevier, 2023, Pages 1-18, ISBN 9780323998536, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99853-6.00023-1.
47. P.K. Sandhya, V. Abhijith, M.S. Sreekala, Sabu Thomas, 9 – Graphene-based polymer blend nanocomposites for energy storage applications, Sabu Thomas, A.R. Ajitha, Maciej Jaroszewski, In Micro and Nano Technologies, Polymer Blend Nanocomposites for Energy Storage Applications, Elsevier, 2023, 271- 291, ISBN 9780323995498, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99549-8.00014-5.
48. Ravindran, L., Sreekala, M.S., Thomas, S. (2023). Natural Fibres—A Potential Bio-reinforcement in Polymers for Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Structures—An Overview. In: Singh, S.B., Gopalarathnam, M., Kodur, V.K.R., Matsagar, V.A. (eds) Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Materials and Sustainable Structures. Composites Science and Technology. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8979-7_10.
49. Lakshmi, D.S., Ravindran, L., Mary, P.J.M. et al. Valorization of Crustacean Shells: Preparation, Characterization, and Chemical Modification of Nano-Chitin Biopolymer Membrane for Application in Water Purification. Waste Biomass Valor (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-024-02601-5
50. Ravindran L, Sethu Lakshmi M, Thahakoya R, Nancy P, Francis B, Sreekala M. Fabrication of ionic liquid modified carbon nanotubes-reinforced phenolic foam, structure-property relationships. Journal of Cellular Plastics. 2024;60(3):169-182. doi:10.1177/0021955X241242891.
51. Ravindran L, Sethu Lakshmi M, Thahakoya R, Nancy P, Francis B, Sreekala M. Fabrication of ionic liquid modified carbon nanotubes-reinforced phenolic foam, structure-property relationships. Journal of Cellular Plastics. 2024;60(3):169-182. doi:10.1177/0021955X241242899.
52. Ngasotter, S., Xavier, K. M., Porayil, L., Balange, A., Nayak, B. B., Eapen, S., Adarsh, K., Sreekala, M.S., Sharma, R., & Ninan, G. (2023). Optimized high-yield synthesis of chitin nanocrystals from shrimp shell chitin by steam explosion. Carbohydrate Polymers, 316, 121040. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121040.
53. Sunny, F., Parambil, P. C., Kalarikkal, N., & Balakrishnan, S. K. (2025). Zn‐Doped Cesium Bismuth Bromide Perovskites: Impact of Structural and Morphological Modifications on Linear and Non‐Linear Optical Properties. Small, 2501147.