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Dr. Chandra Sekhar Espenti

Dr. Chandra Sekhar Espenti

Assistant Professor
At Sreenidhi Institute of Science and Technology we have always endeavoured for excellence, aiming to equip the engineers of tomorrow with the skills and exposure to be forefront of their field

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D

M.Sc

B.Ed

B.Sc

Achievements

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Received “Best Researcher Award”from International Scientist Awards 2022 (INSO Award) On Engineering, Science and Medicine for the contribution of research in the biomedical sciences.

02

Received “Young Researcher”award from RSqaureL 12-7-2021 International Award for the contribution of research in the biomedical sciences.

03

Received “Bharatjyothi Guru Gaurav Vidhya Ratan Award 2021” from BHARATJYOTHI GURU SAMMAN AWARDS-2021.

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Received “RESEARCH EXCELLENCE AWARD 2020” from Institute of Scholars in 2020.

05

Got certificate of “BEST ORAL PRESENTATION”from “2ndInternational Conference on Emerging Trends in Engineering, Science & Management [ICEESM’18]” 2018.

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Qualified APTET-2022 with 75 % Score.

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Got certificate of “BEST ORAL PRESENTATION”from “International Conference on Applications of Chemistry in Biopharmaceutics and Nano-Biotechnology (ACBN-2022)” on 22-23rd December 2022 organized by Department of Chemistry, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa,and Andhra Pradesh.

Research Area of Interest

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Design and Synthesis of novel Polymeric materials, “Stimuli responsive IPN based hydrogels, Microspheres and blends for controlled release studies of Anticancer drugs”

02

Synthesis andcharacterization of silver nanoparticles from plant extracts (naturally occurring plants)and studying their medicinal uses for the help of human beings.

03

Novel Synthesis of Bio-redusable Polymeric-Metal-Metaloxide doped nanocomposites; their photocatalytic activity and removal of toxic effluents from the industrial wastes.

04

Targeted Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems for Controlled Release Applications.

Publications

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T.V. Surendra, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, B. Srinivas“Polymer Based Nano Heterostructures for Environmental Remediation of Contaminated Water Bodies”. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science. 2023 (Under Review)(IF: 29.5).

02

Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K.S.V. Krishna Rao, T. V. Surendra, K. Madhusudana Rao, Sung Soo Han, “Durable antimicrobial cellulose cotton fabric coated with silver nanoparticles via green approach”. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 2023 (Submitted). (IF: 3.518).

03

Kotha Radhika, T. Sreekanth, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Basingala Praveen Kumar, “Experimental Investigation and Simulation Studies Of Bi2O3-B2O3-TiO2 Doped With Samarium Oxide Glass System For Shielding Properties By Using Python”. Rasayan Journal of chemistry. 2023 (Submitted).

04

Arun Babu Birusanti, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, “Plant-Extract-Assisted Eco-friendly synthesis of Iron nanoparticles using Cape gooseberry Extract and their Antibacterial study”. Journal of Materials Science,2023 (Submitted).(IF: 4.5).

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B. Adi Lakshmi, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K.S.V. Krishna Rao, B. Vijaya Kumar Naidu, “Functionalized Layered Double Hydroxide (LDHs) Nanohybrids for DrugDelivery Applications”. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science. 2023; 11(3): 198-208.

06

MullaJakker Hussain, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Y.VeeraManohara Reddy, P.Saraswathi, Jong Pil Parke, G.Madhavi “Investigation of the electrochemical performance of the Mg-ion batteries based on the PVDF-HFP thin polymer electrolyte films”.Materials Chemistry and Physics. Volume 313, 2024, 128745 (IF: 4.6).

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N. Kundana, M. Venkatapathy, V. Neeraja, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, V. Madhusudhana Reddy, “Effect of Zr-nanofiller on structural and thermal properties of PVDF-co-HFP porous polymer electrolyte membranes doped with Mg+2 ions”. Asian Journal of Chemistry. 35 (1) (2023), 99-108.

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N. Kundana, M. Venkatapathy, V. Neeraja, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, V. Madhusudhana Reddy,“Effect of PMMA on blend polymer composite of PVDF-co-HFP/MgTf3 with improved ionic conductivity, thermal and structural properties”. Oriental Journal of Chemistry. 38(5), 1138-1147 (2022).

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N. Kundana, M.Venkatapathy, V.Neeraja, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, V. M. Reddy, “Preparation and Characterization of PVdF-co-HFP:MgTf3Solid Polymer Electrolyte Membranes”. Rasayan journal of chemistry. 15 (4) 2359-2365 (2022).

10

Kundana, N., Venkatapathy, M., Neeraja, V., Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Madhusudhana Reddy, V., & Mallikarjun, A. (2023). Preparation and Characterization of Zr-Nanofiller-Based PEO/PVDF-HFP-Mg Polymer Electrolyte Membranes for Battery Application. In Intelligent Manufacturing and Energy Sustainability: Proceedings of ICIMES 2022 (pp. 307-316). Singapore: Springer Nature.

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A. Mallikarjun, M. Sangeetha, M. Maheshwar Reddy, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, M Jaipal Reddy, J Siva Kumar, T. Sreekanth, “Preparation and Application of Dye-sensitized solar cells based on solid PVDF-co-HFP polymer composite electrolytes”. Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials.62(2), 145-161 (2023)(IF: 2.7).

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N. Kundana, M. Venkatapathy, V. Neeraja, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, V. Madhusudhana Reddy, “Development of ion conducting polymer electrolyte membranes based on polymer blend PMMA/PVDF-co-HFP and the Mg-salt with improved electrical, thermal and structural properties”. NeuroQuantology. 20(06), 5890-5897 (2022).

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Sk. NayabRasool, Sk. Shabeena, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, S. Babu, “Development of Neodymium (III) ions doped sodium Fluoro-borate glass composite materials and study of the laser emission”. Optik. 255, 168700 (2022)(IF: 3.1).

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AG. Rama Krishna, Y. V. Rami Reddy, Chandra Sekhar Espenti,“A Simple Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from Aqueous Leaves Extract of Acacia arabica and their Antimicrobial Studies”, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Sciences. 9(2) 2021, 84-88.

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, KSVK Rao, P Ramesh, A.C. Sekhar, KM Rao, “Salacia mulbarica leaf extract mediated synthesis of silver nanoparticles for antibacterial and ct-DNA damage via releasing of reactive oxygen species” IET Nanobiotechnology, 14(6), 2020, 485 – 490.(IF: 2.3).

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AGR Krishna, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, YVR Reddy, A. Obbu, MV Satyanarayana, “Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Using SansevieriaRoxburghiana, Their Characterization and Antibacterial Activity” Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 30, 4155–4159 (2020)(IF: 4.19).

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, AGR Krishna, YVR Reddy, “Green biosynthesis of ZnO nanomaterials and their anti-bacterial activity by using Moringa Oleifera Root aqueous extract” SN Applied Sciences, 2, 1424 (2020).(IF: 2.88).

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Arun Babu B, Umamahesh M, Devanna N, Chandra SekharEspenti, Sreenivasulu, “Sustainable Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles byusing Rangoon Creeper leaves Extract and Their Spectral Analysis and Anti-Bacterial Studies” IET Nanobiotechnology, 13(1), 2019, 71 – 76.(IF: 2.3).

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti,K. Madhusudana Rao, Krishna Rao KSV, “A Simple Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles from SyzygiumCumini Stem Bark Aqueous Extract and their Spectrochemical and Antimicrobial Studies”. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 8 (01) (2018) 073-079.(IF: 0.281).

20

Arun Babu Birusanti, UmamaheshMallavarapu, DevannaNayakanti, Chandra SekharEspenti,Sreenivasulu Mala,“Eco-friendly synthesis of Ag nanoparticles by usingplumeriaobtusaplant leaves extract - spectral study and anti-bacterial activity”.IndianJournal of Advances in Chemical Science, 2018; 6(3): 130-134.

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Arun Babu Birusanti, UmamaheshMallavarapu, DevannaNayakanti, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Plant-Mediated Zno Nanoparticles Using FicusRacemosa Leaf Extract And Their Characterization, Antibacterial Activity, Asian J Pharm Clin Res, 11(9), 2018, 463-467.

22

K. Madhusudhana Reddy, Y.V. Rami Reddy, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, L. Kiran Babu, Green synthesis of Cu(OH)2 nanomaterials using NymphareaRubra leaf extract and their antibacterial activity. MATTER: International Journal of Science and Technology. 3(2) (2017) 478-492.

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K.S.V. Krishna Rao, Palem Rama Subba Reddy, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K. MadhuSudana Rao, Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles using ProsopisJuliflora leaves extract and Evaluation of their anti-bacterial Activity. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Sciences. 5(2) (2017) 102-107.

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K. Madhusudana Rao, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Krishna Rao KSV, Biosynthesis of Microbial Resistance Au-nanoparticles from Aqueous Extract of TridaxProcumbens Leaves. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science. 5(1) (2017) 24-29.

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K. Madhusudhana Reddy, O. Audiseshaiah, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, Y.V. Rami Reddy, Green synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of Cu(OH)2 nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera leaf extract. Der Pharmacia Lettre. 8 (2016), 59-66.

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K. Madhusudana Rao, Krishna Rao KSV, “LignosulfonicAcid based Hydrogel Nanocomposites for Antimicrobial Applications”. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science. 6 (2016) 055-062.(IF: 0.281).

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K. Madhusudana Rao, Krishna Rao KSV, A green approachto synthesize controllable silver nanostructures from Limoniaacidissima for inactivation of pathogenic bacteria, Cogent Chemistry. 2 (2016) 1144296.

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K. Madhusudana Rao, Krishna Rao KSV, Bio-synthesis andcharacterization of silver nanoparticles using Terminalia Chebula leaf extract and evaluation of its antimicrobial potential. Materials Letters, 174 (2016) 129-133.(IF: 3.574).

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K. Madhusudana Rao, Krishna Rao KSV, R. Ramesh Raju,“Development of Lignosulfonicacid-co-Gelatin Inter Penetrating Network microspheres for Controlled Release of an Anti-Malarial Drug (Pyronaridine)”. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science. 3 (2014) 25-32.

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, K. Madhusudana Rao, Krishna Rao KSV, R. Ramesh Raju, “Synthesis and characterization of Sodium alginate/(Lignosulfonicacid-gt-Acrylamide) interpenetrating micro beads for controlled release of an anti-malarial drug pyronaridine”. Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science. 2(3) (2014) 228-237.

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, P. Rama Subba Reddy, K.S.V. Krishna Rao, R. Ramesh Raju,“Development of Pectin-Poly (Vinyl Pyrrolidone) Blend Micro Beads For Controlled Release of 5-Fu”. International Journal of Drug Delivery. 6 (2014) 194-203.

List of Books Published

01

Chandra Sekhar Espenti, J. Sai Chandra, Janbee Shaik, A. Jhansi Rani, K.V.L.N. Murthy, “Basic Principles, Theories and Techniques of Spectroscopy”. ISBN: 978-93-90781-71-3. Publisher: ESN PUBLICATIONS. (BOOK) 2021.

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TammineniVenkata Surendra,Chandra Sekhar Espentiand SaravanaVadivuArunachalam, “Metal Oxide modified electrochemical sensors for toxic chemicals” “Metal Oxides in Nanocomposite-Based Electrochemical Sensors for Toxic Chemicals” Elsevier. (Book Chapter) 2021.

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TammineniVenkata Surendra,Chandra Sekhar Espenti and SaravanaVadivuArunachalam, “Nanostructured materials for photocatalytic energy conversion” “Nanostructured, Functional, and Flexible Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage Systems” Elsevier. (Book Chapter) 2020.

04

K. Peddulaiah, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, “Ozone Layer Depletion and Its Effects-2023”. Futuristic Trends in Social Sciences. 2023 (Book Chapter) (Accepted).

05

Chandra Sekhar Espenti, B. Srinivas, TV. Surendra, “Preparation and applications of carbohydrate polymer-based hydrogels”. Smart Carbohydrate Polymer Nanotechnologies (Design, Development, Utilization and Perspectives). (Accepted). Book Chapter. (Spinger).

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Chandra Sekhar Espenti, B. Srinivas, TV. Surendra, “Biomedical applications of carbohydrate polymer-based nanomaterials”. Smart Carbohydrate Polymer Nanotechnologies (Design, Development, Utilization and Perspectives). (Accepted). Book Chapter. (Spinger).

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T.V. Surendra, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, B. Srinivas, “Advances in carbohydrate Polymer Based nanocomposites for Photocatalytic Application” Smart Carbohydrate Polymer Nanotechnologies (Design, Development, Utilization and Perspectives). (Accepted). Book Chapter. (Spinger).

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B. Srinivas, TV. Surendra, Chandra Sekhar Espenti, “Nanocomposites of carbohydrate polymers for hydrogen storage”. Smart Carbohydrate Polymer Nanotechnologies (Design, Development, Utilization and Perspectives). (Accepted). Book Chapter. (Spinger).

List of Patents Published

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Nanomaterials composition for the biochemical treatment of wastewater and preparation method thereof. Chandra Sekhar Espenti et al., 202141056435, 06/12/2021, (Patent number)10/12/2021. FIELD OF INVENTION: CHEMICAL. (Indian Patents).

02

Green Bio catalytic Synthesis of Nanoscale Materials for Sensoristic and Biomedical Applications. Chandra Sekhar Espenti et al., 202111060718, 24/12/2021 (Patent number)31/12/2021. FIELD OF INVENTION: METALLURGY. (Indian Patents).

03

Green Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanomaterials and Their Anti-Bacterial Activity By Using Moringa Oleifera Root Aqueous Extract, Chandra Sekhar Espenti et al., [Patent Application No.] TEMP/E-1/66164/2022-CHE, 08/10/2022.