SARAVANAN N

@esec.ac.in

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Erode Sengunthar Engineering College

SARAVANAN N


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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Ceramics and Composites, Polymers and Plastics
18

Scopus Publications

264

Scholar Citations

8

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Scopus Publications

  • Effect of Tin Oxide and Spiro-OMeTAD Thin Layers on Optical and Electrical Properties of Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide/Methylammonium Lead Iodide Perovskite Solar Cell
    V. Tharun, V. Boopathi, M. Prasath, P. S. Sampath, N. Saravanan, V. Kaviarasan, T. Sathish, M. Murali, Parthasarathi Mishra, M. Ramya
    Springer Proceedings in Physics, 2026
  • Additive manufacturing of polymeric lox tank liner prototype and its characterization
    Janardan Singh, Y. Lakshman, N. Saravanan, R. Muraleekrishnan
    Next Materials, 2025
    Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized material production by enabling the realization of complex geometries with shorter turnaround times. Engineering polymeric materials such as acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyetherimide (ULTEM), and carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP), polyamide 6 (PA-6), and polyether ether ketone (PEEK) are utilized to realise 3D-printed products with a high strength-to-weight ratio. This study attempts to develop a prototype of a liquid oxygen (LOX) tank liner as a replacement for current aluminium alloy tanks used in cryogenic stages of launch vehicles. The primary objective is to reduce the weight of the upper stages for improved payload margin. Since propellant tankages contribute significantly to the mass of upper stages, replacing heavy metallic tanks with low-density composite tanks could result in significant weight savings. To investigate the feasibility of this approach, LOX tank liner prototypes were manufactured using two different materials, polyurethane (PU) and polyamide (PA), employing additive manufacturing techniques such as stereolithography (SLA) and selective layer sintering (SLS). The mechanical properties of PU and PA materials were evaluated at room temperature and in liquid nitrogen conditions. Hydro-proof pressure testing (PPT), ultrasonic testing (UT), and non-destructive testing using X-ray were performed to identify defects in the realized 3D-printed tanks. Permeability rates were verified through helium leak checks using the sniffing method. Structural analysis was carried out to evaluate the tank liner's structural and pressure loads and determine the optimal thickness of CFRP overwrap. The findings of this study will provide insights into the potential of additive manufacturing techniques for producing lightweight composite tank liners of actual size suitable for futuristic launch vehicle applications. The mechanical properties, defect detection capabilities, permeability rates, and structural analysis results contribute to understanding the feasibility of using 3D-printed polymeric tank liners for high-end applications.
  • Effect of surface treatment on characteristics of bast fiber incorporated polyethylene composite: Behavior study
    N. Saravanan, S. Karthikeyan, S. Marimuthu, J. Ganesh Murali, M. Prasath, A. Gowrishankar
    Aip Conference Proceedings, 2025
  • Construction Safety Performance Measure for Perception of Excavation Hazard by Comprehensive Survey Route
    S. Karthikeyan, M. Karthick, N. Saravanan, P. Udayakumaran, L. Suriyaprakash, K. Senthilkumar
    Aip Conference Proceedings, 2025
  • Smart design and material optimization strategies for additive manufacturing
    S. Manikandan, N. Saravanan, Y. Robinson, S. Suresh
    Smart Technologies and Digital Transformation in Additive Manufacturing, 2025
  • Development of Porous Polyimide Film for Next Generation Electronic Devices
    Janardan Singh, Y. Lakshman, N. Saravanan, Ani K. John, R. Muraleekrishnan, S. K. Manu
    Springer Proceedings in Materials, 2025
  • Innovative surface engineering of sustainable polymers: Toward green and high-performance materials
    Subramani Raja, Maher Ali Rusho, K Ch Sekhar, Kassa Suresh Kumar, K. Alagarraja, Avvaru Praveen Kumar, S. Karthikeyan, Pawan Devidas Meshram, N. Saravanan, Nagabhooshanam
    Applied Chemical Engineering, 2024
    The development of sustainable polymers is critical to the progression of greener manufacturing processes, especially for the additive manufacturing technologies of fused deposition modeling (FDM). The study aims to explore potential application surface engineering techniques that enhance the performance of these sustainable polymers within the context of FDM. Various surface modification methods, such as plasma treatment, chemical etching, and UV irradiation, were utilized on biodegradable and recycled polymers, with the treatment process conducted under controlled conditions. Mechanical testing was done using a Tinius Olsen universal testing machine, with surface morphology analyzed through scanning electron microscopy. The outcome indicated that the tensile strength of polylactic acid improved by 15% with plasma treatment, while the thermal stability of recycled polyethylene terephthalate improved by 12% with chemical etching. Surface engineering developments on various techniques will be reviewed, particularly in optimizing them within FDM processes for different types of polymers. Different surface modifications will be compared here, analyzing aspects such as adhesion, endurance, and more overall performance. This comparison provides a fundamental outlook into the relationship between surface treatment and polymer performance, paving the way for optimization of FDM processes in sustaining material applications. These findings serve as further guidance toward making additive manufacturing much more sustainable and efficient through advanced surface engineering. The numerical improvement of material properties observed in the study will aid in further endeavors towards achieving sustainability and efficiency in additive manufacturing.
  • Optimization and characterization of surface treated Lagenaria siceraria fiber and its reinforcement effect on epoxy composites
    Saravanan N., Navin Kumar B., Bharathiraja G., Pandiyarajan R.
    Pigment and Resin Technology, 2023
    Purpose This paper aims to investigate the resultant optimal ultimate tensile strength, elongation, flexural strength and modulus, compression strength and impact strength of fabricated alkali-treated Lagenaria siceraria fiber (LSF)-reinforced polymer matrix composite by optimizing input factors and microstructural characterization by influencing fiber length, fiber concentration and treatment condition of LSF. Design/methodology/approach The fabrication of LSF-reinforced composite specimens involved surface treatment followed by custom experimental design using a simple hand layup process. The wear analysis was performed by a multi-tribotester TR25 machine, and the developed model was validated by using statistical software Design Expert V.8 and analysis of variance (ANOVA). The surface morphology of the sample was also analyzed by field emission scanning electron microscopy. Findings The alkali treatment for LSFs had reduced the hemicellulose, and enhanced mechanical performance was observed for 30 wt.% concentration of L. siceraria in epoxy resin. Thermogravimetric analysis revealed thermal stability up to 245°C; microstructure revealed fiber entanglements in case of longer fiber length and compression strength reduction; and the surface-treated fiber composites exhibited reduced occurrences of defects and enhanced matrix–fiber bonding. Enhanced mechanical performances were observed, namely, ultimate tensile strength of 17.072 MPa, elongation of 1.847%, flexural strength of 50.4 MPa, flexural modulus of 3,376.31 GPa, compression strength of 52.154 MPa and impact strength of 0.53 joules. Originality/value The novel approach of optimizing and characterizing alkali surface-treated LSF-reinforced epoxy matrix composite was explored, varying fiber length and concentrations for specimens by empirical relations and experimental design to obtain optimal performance validated by ANOVA. Enhanced properties were obtained for: 7 mm fiber length and 30 wt.% concentration of fiber in the composite for alkali-treated fiber.
  • Impact of alkali treatment and fiber length on mechanical properties of new agro waste Lagenaria Siceraria fiber reinforced epoxy composites
    Saravanan Nagappan, Sampath Pavayee Subramani, Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Bhuvaneshwaran Mylsamy
    Journal of Natural Fibers, 2022
    Composite laminates are prepared based on new agro waste of 4% alkali-treated and untreated Lagenaria siceraria fiber (LSF)-reinforced epoxy resin using four different fiber lengths of 3, 5, 7, and 9 mm with five different fiber contents of 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 wt% by compression mold technique. The composite laminates were cut according to ASTM standard dimensions to test its mechanical properties like tensile, flexural, compression, and impact strength. The mechanical properties are enhanced for increase in the fiber length upto 7 mm and 30 wt% of untreated and treated fiber; however, further increase (such as fiber content and fiber length) in parameters causes decrease in mechanical properties for both treated and untreated LSF-reinforced composites. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of fractured composite laminates studies was carried out to analyze the fiber–matrix interaction. The composite reinforced with 7 mm fiber length and 30 wt% of alkali-treated fiber composites exhibits better mechanical properties compared to other combination.
  • Engine combustion test using algae biofuel with nanofluid
    Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research, 2020
  • Waste water treatment process using Nano TiO2
    N. Saravanan, K.S.K. Sasikumar
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Acoustic characterization of farm residues for sound absorption applications
    K.S.K. Sasikumar, N. Saravanan, M. Sambathkumar, R. Guekndran
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Effect of relative content on mechanical properties of coir and napier grass fibers reinforced hybrid polyester composites
    S. Karthi, K.S.K. Sasikumar, R.K. Sangeetha, N. Saravanan
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Investigations on AWJ cutting process of hybrid aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites using nozzle oscillation technique
    N.S. Nandakumar, K.S.K. Sasikumar, M. Sambathkumar, N. Saravanan
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Effect of shot peening on surface properties of Al7075 hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites
    K.S.K. Sasikumar, K. Dineshkumar, K. Deeban, M. Sambathkumar, N. Saravanan
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Mechanical and fracture study of hybrid natural fiber reinforced composite - Coir and sugarcane leaf sheath
    M. Arul, K.S.K. Sasikumar, M. Sambathkumar, R. Gukendran, N. Saravanan
    Materials Today Proceedings, 2020
  • Characterization of new cellulose fiber from the molina (Lagenaria siceraria) plant
    N. Saravanan, P.S. Sampath
    Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 2018
  • Surface modification of eco-friendly ligno-cellulosic fibre extracted from Lagenaria siceraria plant agro waste: A sustainable approach
    N. Saravanan, P.S. Sampath, T.A. Sukantha
    International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 2018

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Photorealistic Synthetic Human Face Generation Using Adversarial Network cDCGAN and StyleGAN With Text-Guided Feature Control
    NP Saravanan, A Sowmika, R Swetha, S Thivisha
    2026 International Conference on Communication, Computing and Emerging … , 2026
    2026
  • Cognitive and Neuroimaging Feature Integration for Dementia Prediction Using Random Forests
    NP Saravanan, R Abishek, P Gokul, M Gowtham, A Manimaran
    Applied Mathematics, Automation and Computing, 182-188 , 2026
    2026
  • Effect of surface treatment on characteristics of bast fiber incorporated polyethylene composite: Behavior study
    N Saravanan, S Karthikeyan, S Marimuthu, JG Murali, M Prasath, ...
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3267 (1), 020295 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Construction safety performance measure for perception of excavation hazard by comprehensive survey route
    S Karthikeyan, M Karthick, N Saravanan, P Udayakumaran, ...
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3252 (1), 020220 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Effect of Tin Oxide and Spiro-OMeTAD Thin Layers on Optical and Electrical Properties of Fluorine-Doped Tin Oxide/Methylammonium Lead Iodide Perovskite Solar Cell
    V Tharun, V Boopathi, M Prasath, PS Sampath, N Saravanan, ...
    National Symposium on Recent Advances in Electronic, Optical and Magnetic … , 2025
    2025
  • Innovative surface engineering of sustainable polymers: Toward green and high-performance materials
    S Raja, MA Rusho, KC Sekhar, KS Kumar, K Alagarraja, A Praveen
    Applied Chemical Engineering 7 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Selection of Containment System for Handling Cytotoxic Drugs in Pharmaceutical Industry
    S Karthikeyan, JA Inbaraj, P Thangavel, D Deepa, N Saravanan, ...
    Educ Adm Theory Pract 30 (4), 6806-11 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Impact of alkali treatment and fiber length on mechanical properties of new agro waste Lagenaria Siceraria fiber reinforced epoxy composites
    S Nagappan, SP Subramani, SK Palaniappan, B Mylsamy
    Journal of Natural Fibers 19 (13), 6853-6864 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 83
  • Optimization and characterization of surface treated Lagenaria siceraria fiber and its reinforcement effect on epoxy composites
    N Saravanan, N Kumar, G Bharathiraja, R Pandiyarajan
    Pigment & Resin Technology 52 (2), 273-284 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 9
  • ARDUINO BASED AUTONOMOUS FIRE FIGHTING ROBOT
    NP Dr.N. SARAVANAN, MOULI.M , SIVABALAN.S , NAVEENCHANDAR.K
    INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN TECHNOLOGY 15 (4), 246-251 , 2021
    2021
  • AGRICULTURAL ROBOT USING MACHINE LEARNING AND COMPUTER VISION
    SS Dr. N Saravanan, Shrivarshan R, Pugalenthi C, Tamil Arasan S
    International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) 8 (3 … , 2021
    2021
  • Engine combustion test using algae biofuel with nanofluid
    N Saravanan, KSK Sasikumar
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Acoustic characterization of farm residues for sound absorption applications
    KSK Sasikumar, N Saravanan, M Sambathkumar, R Guekndran
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2917-2922 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 14
  • Effect of shot peening on surface properties of Al7075 hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites
    KSK Sasikumar, K Dineshkumar, K Deeban, M Sambathkumar, ...
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2792-2794 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 19
  • Effect of relative content on mechanical properties of coir and Napier grass fibers reinforced hybrid polyester composites
    S Karthi, KSK Sasikumar, RK Sangeetha, N Saravanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2929-2933 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 8
  • Investigations on AWJ cutting process of hybrid aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites using nozzle oscillation technique
    NS Nandakumar, KSK Sasikumar, M Sambathkumar, N Saravanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2798-2802 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Mechanical and fracture study of hybrid natural fiber reinforced composite–Coir and sugarcane leaf sheath
    M Arul, KSK Sasikumar, M Sambathkumar, R Gukendran, N Saravanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2795-2797 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 33
  • Estimation of Fire Load Calculation in College Library
    Dr.N. Saravanan, Dr.A.M. Venkatachalam, Dr.M. Baskaran,G. Kamesh
    Journal of Information and Computational Science 10 (1), 1388-1395 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 2
  • Waste water treatment process using Nano TiO2
    N Saravanan, KSK Sasikumar
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2570-2572 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 22
  • Assessing The Workplace Risk In Food Industry
    SD N. Saravanan
    International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) 6 (4 … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Impact of alkali treatment and fiber length on mechanical properties of new agro waste Lagenaria Siceraria fiber reinforced epoxy composites
    S Nagappan, SP Subramani, SK Palaniappan, B Mylsamy
    Journal of Natural Fibers 19 (13), 6853-6864 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 83
  • Extraction and Characterization of New Cellulose Fiber from the Agrowaste of Lagenaria Siceraria (Bottle Guard) Plant
    TN N. Saravanan , P.S.Sampath , T.A.Sukantha
    J o u r n a l o f A d v a n c e s i n C h e m i s t r y 12 (9), 4382-4388 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 35
  • Mechanical and fracture study of hybrid natural fiber reinforced composite–Coir and sugarcane leaf sheath
    M Arul, KSK Sasikumar, M Sambathkumar, R Gukendran, N Saravanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2795-2797 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 33
  • Waste water treatment process using Nano TiO2
    N Saravanan, KSK Sasikumar
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2570-2572 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 22
  • Effect of shot peening on surface properties of Al7075 hybrid aluminum metal matrix composites
    KSK Sasikumar, K Dineshkumar, K Deeban, M Sambathkumar, ...
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2792-2794 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 19
  • Acoustic characterization of farm residues for sound absorption applications
    KSK Sasikumar, N Saravanan, M Sambathkumar, R Guekndran
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2917-2922 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 14
  • Investigations on AWJ cutting process of hybrid aluminium 7075 metal matrix composites using nozzle oscillation technique
    NS Nandakumar, KSK Sasikumar, M Sambathkumar, N Saravanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2798-2802 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 10
  • Optimization and characterization of surface treated Lagenaria siceraria fiber and its reinforcement effect on epoxy composites
    N Saravanan, N Kumar, G Bharathiraja, R Pandiyarajan
    Pigment & Resin Technology 52 (2), 273-284 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 9
  • Effect of relative content on mechanical properties of coir and Napier grass fibers reinforced hybrid polyester composites
    S Karthi, KSK Sasikumar, RK Sangeetha, N Saravanan
    Materials Today: Proceedings 33, 2929-2933 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 8
  • Surface modification of eco-friendly ligno-cellulosic fibre extracted from Lagenaria siceraria plant agro waste: a sustainable approach
    TAS N. Saravanan,P.S.Sampath.
    International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development 17 (4 … , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 5
  • Effect of surface treatment on characteristics of bast fiber incorporated polyethylene composite: Behavior study
    N Saravanan, S Karthikeyan, S Marimuthu, JG Murali, M Prasath, ...
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3267 (1), 020295 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Innovative surface engineering of sustainable polymers: Toward green and high-performance materials
    S Raja, MA Rusho, KC Sekhar, KS Kumar, K Alagarraja, A Praveen
    Applied Chemical Engineering 7 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Engine combustion test using algae biofuel with nanofluid
    N Saravanan, KSK Sasikumar
    2020
    Citations: 3
  • Assessing The Workplace Risk In Food Industry
    SD N. Saravanan
    International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) 6 (4 … , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 3
  • Characterization of New Cellulose Fiber from the Molina (Lagenaria Siceraria) Plant
    PSS N. Saravanan
    Journal of Applied Research and Technology 16 (3), 204-210 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 3
  • Influence on Fiber Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites.
    N Saravanan
    Recent Trends In Mechatronics And Industrial Safety Engineering , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 3
  • Estimation of Fire Load Calculation in College Library
    Dr.N. Saravanan, Dr.A.M. Venkatachalam, Dr.M. Baskaran,G. Kamesh
    Journal of Information and Computational Science 10 (1), 1388-1395 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 2
  • PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE AS A REPLACEMENT FOR ABS PLASTICS IN INDUSTRIAL SAFETY HELMET SHELL - A REVIEW
    PSS N.Saravanan, P.Muthukumar
    International Journal of Software & Hardware Research in Engineering 3 (4 … , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 2
  • Construction safety performance measure for perception of excavation hazard by comprehensive survey route
    S Karthikeyan, M Karthick, N Saravanan, P Udayakumaran, ...
    AIP Conference Proceedings 3252 (1), 020220 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Selection of Containment System for Handling Cytotoxic Drugs in Pharmaceutical Industry
    S Karthikeyan, JA Inbaraj, P Thangavel, D Deepa, N Saravanan, ...
    Educ Adm Theory Pract 30 (4), 6806-11 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1