Dr. Mohanraj Krishnan

Instructor of Chemistry

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Dr. Mohanraj Krishnan

Dr. Mohan Raj Krishnan is currently working as a faculty member at the Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Krishnan received his B.S. and M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Madras (Chennai, India) and Anna University (Chennai, India) respectively. Dr. Krishnan then obtained his Ph. D. in Chemistry from the National Institute for Materials Science (Tsukuba, Japan)-Kyushu University (Fukuoka, Japan) in 2015 under the supervision of Professor Izumi Ichinose, during which he worked on the fabrication of nanoporous polymer materials for environmental remediation processes. Dr. Krishnan's expertise includes polymer nanocomposites, petrochemical engineering, directed self-assembly of block copolymers (BCPs), anti-reflective and high-transmission optical films, hydro- and organogels, and desert agriculture. Dr. Mohan published his research findings in various high-impact journals such as Progress in Poly. Sci (I.F:27.1); Nat. Communications (I.F:16.6); Small (I.F:13.3); J. of Energy Chemistry (I.F:13.1); ACS Appl. Mater. Interfaces (I.F:10.383); Sustainable Energy and Fuels (I.F:5.6); J. Nat. Gas Sci. Engg (I.F:5.3); J. Pet. Sci. Engg. (I.F:5.2), and Chem. Comm (I.F:4.3). In addition, Dr. Mohan obtained several US/WO patent rights, including US10772265B1; US11912938B2; US11851614B2; US11802232B2; US11578543B2; US11499092B2; US11459503B2 and US11059205B2.

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Facile fabrication of thermo-mechanically reinforced polystyrene-graphene nanocomposite aerogel for produced water treatment

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Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Facile fabrication of thermo-mechanically reinforced polystyrene-graphene nanocomposite aerogel for produced water treatment. Journal of Porous Materials, 1363-1373, 1363-1373. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s10934-024-01602-y (Original work published 2024)

Poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate)-silver/reduced graphene oxide-nano hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for bone cement applications

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Krishnan, M. R., Alsoughaye, S. ., Michael, F. M., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2024). Poly(styrene-co-methyl methacrylate)-silver/reduced graphene oxide-nano hydroxyapatite nanocomposites for bone cement applications. International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 1-12. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2024.2372791 (Original work published 2024)

Design strategies for cost-effective high-performance electrocatalysts in seawater electrolysis to produce hydrogen

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Din, M. A. U., Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2024). Design strategies for cost-effective high-performance electrocatalysts in seawater electrolysis to produce hydrogen. Journal of Energy Chemistry. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2024.10.047 (Original work published)

Rapid removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from water using sulfonated mesoporous polymeric adsorbents

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Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Rapid removal of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from water using sulfonated mesoporous polymeric adsorbents. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 22. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2024.100986 (Original work published 2024)

In situ polymer proppant particulates and methods for use thereof

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Li, W. ., Alharbi, B. G., Alshaerah, E. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2024). Patent No. 18346449. Saudi Arabia: Alfaisal University. Retrieved from https://www.freepatentsonline.com/12146105.html

Recent developments on in-Situ generated proppants for hydraulic fracturing operations: A critical review

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Krishnan, M. R., Li, W. ., Alharbi, B. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Recent developments on in-Situ generated proppants for hydraulic fracturing operations: A critical review. Geoenergy Science and Engineering, 242. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213227 (Original work published 2024)

Graphene-Based 2D Materials for Rechargeable Batteries, Hydrogen Production and Storage-A Critical Review

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Bongu, C. S., Tasleem, S. ., Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Graphene-Based 2D Materials for Rechargeable Batteries, Hydrogen Production and Storage-A Critical Review. Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 8. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1039/D4SE00497C (Original work published 2024)

Navigating the hydrogen prospect: A comprehensive review of sustainable source-based production technologies, transport solutions, advanced storage mechanisms, and CCUS integration

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Tasleem, S. ., Bongu, C. S., Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2024). Navigating the hydrogen prospect: A comprehensive review of sustainable source-based production technologies, transport solutions, advanced storage mechanisms, and CCUS integration. Journal of Energy Chemistry, 97. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jechem.2024.05.022 (Original work published 2024)

Coated nanosand as relative permeability modifier

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Almohsin, A. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., Krishnan, M. R., & Alghazali, M. . (2024). Patent No. 18330033. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11993750B2/en

Mechanical strength investigation of chemically reinforced sandy soil using organic copolymers for geotechnical engineering applications

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Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Mechanical strength investigation of chemically reinforced sandy soil using organic copolymers for geotechnical engineering applications. Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering, 7(1). Retrieved from https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/JPSE/article/view/5170 (Original work published 2024)

Fabrication of polymer-based bone scaffolds—Conventional vs. advanced methods

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Michael, F. M., Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Fabrication of polymer-based bone scaffolds—Conventional vs. advanced methods. Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering, 7(2). Retrieved from https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/JPSE/article/view/6518 (Original work published 2024)

Shallow penetration conformance sealants (SPCS) based on organically cross-linked polymer and particle gels—An overview

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Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Shallow penetration conformance sealants (SPCS) based on organically cross-linked polymer and particle gels—An overview. Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering, 7(2). Retrieved from https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/JPSE/article/view/6671 (Original work published 2024)

An overview on nanosilica–polymer composites as high-performance functional materials in oil fields

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Krishnan, M. R., Omar, H. ., Almohsin, A. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). An overview on nanosilica–polymer composites as high-performance functional materials in oil fields. Polymer Bulletin, 81. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-023-04934-y (Original work published 2023)

Mechanically robust and thermally enhanced sand-polyacrylamide-2D nanofiller composite hydrogels for water shutoff applications

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Krishnan, M. R., Almohsin, A. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2024). Mechanically robust and thermally enhanced sand-polyacrylamide-2D nanofiller composite hydrogels for water shutoff applications. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 141(7). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/app.54953 (Original work published 2024)

Flexible and Freestanding MoS2/Graphene Composite for High-Performance Supercapacitors

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Bongu, C. S., Krishnan, M. R., Soliman, A. ., Arsalan, M. ., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2023). Flexible and Freestanding MoS2/Graphene Composite for High-Performance Supercapacitors. ACS Omega, 8(40). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.3c03370

Polymer-nanofiller hydrogels

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Almohsin, A. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., Michael, F. M., & Krishnan, M. R. (2023). Patent No. 17197685. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11802232B2/en

Polymer-sand nanocomposite lost circulation material

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Almohsin, A. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2023). Patent No. 17066840. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11578543B2/en

Polymer gel amended sandy soil with enhanced water storage and extended release capabilities for sustainable desert agriculture

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Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2023). Polymer gel amended sandy soil with enhanced water storage and extended release capabilities for sustainable desert agriculture. Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering, 6(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.24294/jpse.v6i1.2892 (Original work published 2023)

Cross-linked polymer nanocomposite networks coated nano sand light-weight proppants for hydraulic fracturing applications

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Krishnan, M. R., Li, W. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2023). Cross-linked polymer nanocomposite networks coated nano sand light-weight proppants for hydraulic fracturing applications. Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials, 6(2), 12. Retrieved from https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/CAN/article/view/3314 (Original work published 2023)

Coated proppants and methods of making and use thereof

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Li, W. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2023). Patent No. 17395981. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11702587B2/en

Proppant coatings and methods of making

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Li, W. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2023). Patent No. 16905175. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11851614B2/en

Anti-reflective and high-transmittance optical films based on nanoporous silicon dioxide fabricated from templated synthesis

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krishnan, M. R., Vernugopal, R. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2023). Anti-reflective and high-transmittance optical films based on nanoporous silicon dioxide fabricated from templated synthesis. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 606. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnoncrysol.2023.122198 (Original work published 2023)

Sulfonated mesoporous polystyrene-1D multiwall carbon nanotube nanocomposite as potential adsorbent for efficient removal of xylene isomers from aqueous solution

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Krishnan, M. R., Rajendran, V. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2023). Sulfonated mesoporous polystyrene-1D multiwall carbon nanotube nanocomposite as potential adsorbent for efficient removal of xylene isomers from aqueous solution. Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials, 6(2). Retrieved from https://systems.enpress-publisher.com/index.php/CAN/article/view/3516 (Original work published 2023)

Potential removal of benzene-toluene-xylene toxic vapors by nanoporous poly (styrene-r-methylmethacrylate) copolymer composites

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Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2023). Potential removal of benzene-toluene-xylene toxic vapors by nanoporous poly (styrene-r-methylmethacrylate) copolymer composites. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management, 20. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2023.100860 (Original work published 2023)

Preparation and properties investigation on sand-polyacrylamide composites with engineered interfaces for water shutoff applications

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Almohsin, A. ., Krishnan, M. R., Alsharaeh, E. ., & Harbi, B. . (2023). Preparation and properties investigation on sand-polyacrylamide composites with engineered interfaces for water shutoff applications. Manama, Bahrain: Society of Petroleum Engineers. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2118/213481-MS (Original work published 2023)

3D-poly(styrene-methyl methacrylate)/divinyl benzene-2D-nanosheet composite networks for organic solvents and crude oil spill cleanup

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Krishnan, M. R., Aldawsari, Y. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2022). 3D-poly(styrene-methyl methacrylate)/divinyl benzene-2D-nanosheet composite networks for organic solvents and crude oil spill cleanup. Polymer Bulletin, 79(6). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03565-5 (Original work published 2021)

Insight into Thermo-Mechanical Enhancement of Polymer Nanocomposites Coated Microsand Proppants for Hydraulic Fracturing

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Krishnan, M. R., Omar, H. ., Aldawsari, Y. ., Zien, B. A. S., Kattash, T. ., Li, W. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2022). Insight into Thermo-Mechanical Enhancement of Polymer Nanocomposites Coated Microsand Proppants for Hydraulic Fracturing. Heliyon, 8(12). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12282 (Original work published 2022)

Methods for making proppant coatings

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Li, W. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2022). Patent No. 16905225. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11459503B2/en

Syntheses and fabrication of mesoporous styrene-co-methyl methacrylate-graphene composites for oil removal

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Krishnan, M. R., Almohsin, A. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2022). Syntheses and fabrication of mesoporous styrene-co-methyl methacrylate-graphene composites for oil removal. Diamond and Related Materials, 130. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2022.109494 (Original work published 2022)

Fabrication of metallic nanonetworks via templated electroless plating as hydrogenation catalyst

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Chien, Y.-C. ., Huang, L.-Y. ., Yang, K.-C. ., Krishnan, M. R., Hung, W.-S. ., Tsai, J.-C. ., & Ho, R.-M. . (2021). Fabrication of metallic nanonetworks via templated electroless plating as hydrogenation catalyst. Emergent Materials, 4(2). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1007/s42247-020-00108-y (Original work published 2020)

Method for fabricating nanoporous polymer thin film and corresponding method for fabricating nanoporous thin film

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Ho, R.-M. ., Krishnan, M. R., Siddique, S. K., & Chien, Y.-C. . (2021). Patent No. 16104190. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US11059205B2/en

Mechanically reinforced polystyrene-polymethyl methacrylate copolymer-graphene and Epoxy-Graphene composites dual-coated sand proppants for hydraulic fracture operations

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Krishnan, M. R., Aldawsari, Y. ., Michael, F. M., Li, W. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2021). Mechanically reinforced polystyrene-polymethyl methacrylate copolymer-graphene and Epoxy-Graphene composites dual-coated sand proppants for hydraulic fracture operations. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 196. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107744 (Original work published 2020)

Three‐dimensionally cross‐linked styrene‐methyl methacrylate‐divinyl benzene terpolymer networks for organic solvents and crude oil absorption

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Krishnan, M. R., Aldawsari, Y. F., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2021). Three‐dimensionally cross‐linked styrene‐methyl methacrylate‐divinyl benzene terpolymer networks for organic solvents and crude oil absorption. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(9). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49942 (Original work published 2020)

3D-Polystyrene-Polymethyl methacrylate/Divinyl benzene Networks-Epoxy-Graphene Nanocomposites Dual-Coated Sand as High Strength Proppants for Hydraulic Fracture Operations

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Krishnan, M. R., Aldawsari, Y. ., Michael, F. M., Li, W. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2021). 3D-Polystyrene-Polymethyl methacrylate/Divinyl benzene Networks-Epoxy-Graphene Nanocomposites Dual-Coated Sand as High Strength Proppants for Hydraulic Fracture Operations. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 88. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103790 (Original work published 2021)

Microwave Irradiation Synthesis and Characterization of Reduced-(Graphene Oxide-(Polystyrene-Polymethyl Methacrylate))/Silver Nanoparticle Nanocomposites and Their Anti-Microbial Activity

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Aldoasri, M. ., Alsaud, K. ., Othman, A. ., Krishnan, M. R., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2020). Microwave Irradiation Synthesis and Characterization of Reduced-(Graphene Oxide-(Polystyrene-Polymethyl Methacrylate))/Silver Nanoparticle Nanocomposites and Their Anti-Microbial Activity. Polymers, 12(5). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3390/polym12051155 (Original work published 2020)

Thermo-elastic and self-healing polyacrylamide-2D nanofiller composite hydrogels for water shutoff treatment

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Michael, F. M., Krishnan, M. R., AlSoughayer, S. ., Busaleh, A. ., Almohsin, A. ., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2020). Thermo-elastic and self-healing polyacrylamide-2D nanofiller composite hydrogels for water shutoff treatment. Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering, 107391. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.petrol.2020.107391 (Original work published 2020)

A review on polymer-nanofiller composites in developing coated sand proppants for hydraulic fracturing

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Michael, F. M., Krishnan, M. R., Li, W. ., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2020). A review on polymer-nanofiller composites in developing coated sand proppants for hydraulic fracturing. Journal of Natural Gas Science and Engineering, 83. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jngse.2020.103553 (Original work published 2020)

Method of making mutlilayer soil with property for extended release water for desert agriculture

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Alsharaeh, E. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2020). Patent No. 16675426. Saudi Arabia: Alfaisal University. Retrieved from https://patents.google.com/patent/US10772265B1/en

Thermal and Rheological Investigations on N,N'-Methylenebis Acrylamide Cross-Linked Polyacrylamide Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Water Shutoff Applications

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Krishnan, M. R., Michael, F. M., Almohsin, A. M., & Alsharaeh, E. H. (2020). Thermal and Rheological Investigations on N,N’-Methylenebis Acrylamide Cross-Linked Polyacrylamide Nanocomposite Hydrogels for Water Shutoff Applications. Offshore Technology Conference Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Presented at the. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4043/30123-MS (Original work published 2020)

Self-healing PAM composite hydrogel for water shutoff at high temperatures: Thermal and rheological investigations

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Almohsin, A. ., Michal, F. ., Alsharaeh, E. ., Bataweel, M. ., & Krishnan, M. R. (2019). Self-healing PAM composite hydrogel for water shutoff at high temperatures: Thermal and rheological investigations. SPE Gas & Oil Technology Showcase and Conference, Dubai, UAE. Presented at the. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2118/198664-MS (Original work published 2019)

Li-ion capacitor integrated with nano-network-structured Ni/NiO/C anode and nitrogen-doped carbonized metal–organic framework cathode with high power and long cyclability

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Cheng, C.-F. ., Krishnan, M. R., Ho, R.-M. ., & Zhu, yu . (2019). Li-ion capacitor integrated with nano-network-structured Ni/NiO/C anode and nitrogen-doped carbonized metal–organic framework cathode with high power and long cyclability. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 11(34). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.9b06354 (Original work published 2019)

Zirconia/Graphene Nanocomposites Effect on the Enhancement of Thermo-mechanical Stability of Polymer Hydrogels

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Michael, F. M., Krishnan, M. R., Fatima, A. ., Bussaleh, A. ., Almohsin, A. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2019). Zirconia/Graphene Nanocomposites Effect on the Enhancement of Thermo-mechanical Stability of Polymer Hydrogels. Materials Today Communications, 21. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2019.100701 (Original work published 2019)

Thermodynamic and Kinetic Investigation of Water Absorption by PAM Composite Hydrogel

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Krishnan, M. R., Michal, F. ., Alsoughayer, S. ., Almohsin, A. ., & Alsharaeh, E. . (2019). Thermodynamic and Kinetic Investigation of Water Absorption by PAM Composite Hydrogel. SPE Kuwait Oil & Gas Show and Conference, Mishref, Kuwait. Presented at the. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2118/198033-MS (Original work published 2019)

Directed self‐assembly of star‐block copolymers by topographic nanopatterns through nucleation and growth mechanism

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Krishnan, M. R., Lu, K. ., Chiu, W. ., Chen, I. ., Lin, J. ., Lo, T.-Y. ., … Ho, R.-M. . (2018). Directed self‐assembly of star‐block copolymers by topographic nanopatterns through nucleation and growth mechanism. Small, 14(16). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.201704005 (Original work published 2018)

Silicon-containing block copolymers for lithographic applications

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Lo, T.-Y. ., Krishnan, M. R., Lu, K.-Y. ., & Ho, R.-M. . (2018). Silicon-containing block copolymers for lithographic applications. Progress in Polymer Science, 77. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progpolymsci.2017.10.002 (Original work published 2018)

Fabrication of Mesoporous Polystyrene Films with Controlled Porosity and Pore Size by Solvent Annealing for Templated Syntheses

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Krishnan, M. R., Chein, Y.-C. ., Cheng, C.-F. ., & Ho, R.-M. . (2017). Fabrication of Mesoporous Polystyrene Films with Controlled Porosity and Pore Size by Solvent Annealing for Templated Syntheses. Langmuir, 33(34). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b02195 (Original work published 2017)

Hydrophilic polymer nanofibre networks for rapid removal of aromatic compounds from water

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Krishnan, M. ., Sadaki, S. ., Fujii, Y. ., & Ichinose, I. . (2014). Hydrophilic polymer nanofibre networks for rapid removal of aromatic compounds from water. Chemical Communications, 50, 9393-9396. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1039/C4CC01786B (Original work published 2014)

Flash freezing route to mesoporous polymer nanofibre networks

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Sadaki, S. ., Zhang, R. ., Peng, X. ., Krishnan, M. R., & Ichinose, I. . (2013). Flash freezing route to mesoporous polymer nanofibre networks. Nature Communications, 1(1). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1038/ncomms3653 (Original work published 2013)

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Dr. Mohanraj Krishnan has received a patent award from Alfaisal University on 08th May 2024.

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