Publications by authors named "Muthukumar Raghunathan"
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- The increasing use of plastic products has led to a serious problem with non-degradable waste plastic, necessitating innovative technological solutions for waste management.
- This review highlights progress in converting waste plastic into valuable nanomaterials, assessing current methods, their limitations, and presenting state-of-the-art techniques for this transformation.
- It emphasizes the potential applications of these nanomaterials in various fields, including environmental protection and energy, while discussing challenges for their commercial production and integration into a circular economy.
Nanostructured transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) have garnered significant attention as prospective materials for the development of highly sensitive and versatile colorimetric sensors. This work explores the synthesis, characterization, and emerging applications of TMDC-based sensors, focusing on their unique structural aspects and inherent properties. The synthesis methods involve tailored fabrication techniques, such as chemical vapor deposition and hydrothermal processes, aimed at producing well-defined nanostructures that enhance sensor performance.
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- * TMDCs are highly effective in environmental analysis for detecting and removing pollutants, thanks to their large surface area and adaptable electronic properties that target different contaminants.
- * In the fields of food safety and biomedicine, TMDCs demonstrate significant potential for detecting harmful substances and improving medical diagnostics and treatments, thanks to their biocompatibility and unique optical properties.