AWARDED- 7 (Ph.D)

1. 2022, R. Shilpa, Electrochemical, Performance of Composite Solid Biopolymer Electrolytes (Pectin and Guar gum) with Lithium Salts and Disparately Processed NM Cathodes https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspuihandle/10603/359134

2. 2018, Senthil Vadivu R , Natural Products for Mild Steel Protection Corrosion Inhibition by Caryota urens and Averrhoa carambola Leaves Extract in Acid Media Testing of Caryota urens Leaves Extract in Electroplating Industries https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/224519#

3. 2018, Vasantha Jothi R , Investigation on the Corrosion Inhibition Ability of Selected Plant Extracts on Mild Steel in Acid Media an Eco Friendly Approach for Preliminary Testing in Electroplating Industries https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/214103

4. 2011, Meenakshi R , Selected natural plant extracts and a synthesized compound as corrosion inhibitors of mild steel in acid media https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/6677

5. 2011, Thilagavathy P, Corrosion mitigation of mild steel in acidic media with the extracts of Cassia fistula Bougainvillea spectabilis leaves and Mirabilis jalapa flowers https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/127289

6. 2009, Vasudha V.G., Evaluation of selected plant materials as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in acid media https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/127391

7. 2008, Subha R Corrosion inhibition of mild steel and aluminium by plant extracts in acid media https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/127

• Co-investigator, "Corrosion Behaviour of a few Industrial Metals in selected Biodiesels" ,funded by DST to the tune of Rs.30,39,600/- between 23-08-2011 and 23-08-2013 (2 years)

• Organized(38)

• Attended (51)

• Invited talks (7)

Other Responsibilities

• Technical Evaluation Committee Member, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore- 23.11.2021

• Academic Council Member, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women , May 2019 onwards

• Coordinator, Life Skills Programme, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 2013- 2017

• Coordinator (one of the 3 Coordinators), Upgradation of Hi-Tech Seminar Hall, 2013-2014 Coordinator, Communication Skills Programme ,Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 2011-2017

• Convenor, Communication Skills Committee, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, Science and Research Journals, 2014-2017

• Member Secretary, Communication Skills Committee, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore

• External Examiner for other Institutions like Madurai Kamraj University, Sathyabama University, Chennai and Alagappa University, Karaikudi

• Evaluated Ph.D Thesis for scholars of Mansoura University, Egypt, Gandhigram Rural University and other institutions

• Member, Admission Committee (Convenor - Certificate verification committee)., 2011-12

• President , Alumnae Association, Avinashilingam Deemed University, 2004-2008

• Incharge of "On the Job training" for I PG Chemistry students from 2002-2007

• Core Group Member, Centre for Women Studies, Avinashilingam Deemed University, Coimbatore – 641043., 2001-2006

• Liaison Officer (Science Faculty) , Committee updating the University Brochure , 2000 to 2004.

• Treasurer- Life Member, KARUNA- Coimbatore Branch,1996-2007

• As a member of the editorial committee,administered 4 issues of ‘Alumnae association News Letter’ (2004-2007).

• As a part of the Golden Jubilee celebration of the University, organised Alumnae Meet on 16^th December 2006, which was attended by over 500 alumnae.

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Membership in Professional Bodies

• Life member(ID: 386), The Electrochemical Society of India, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru , 08-10- 2020

• Registered as Member, “The Electrochemical Society”- ECS ID: 428904 , 2020

• Life Member – L/F No. 1475, Indian Council of Chemists, 2012

• Life Member. Membership No. L11881, The Indian Science Congress Association , 27-07-2006

• Life member- L.M.No.-148 ,, All India Scientific Tamil Congress, 28-02-1999

• Life member-Ref:99/AICEIW/98,, All India Committee for the Eradication of Illiteracy among Women, 27-07-1998

Membership in Board of Studies

• Member ,Board of Studies in Chemistry,Sri Sarada College, Salem,2021 -2024

• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, Arulmigu Palaniandavar Arts College for Women, Palani, 2019- 2022

• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, Sree Saraswathi Thiyagaraja College, Pollachi ,2017 -2019

• Member ,Interdisciplinary Board Avinashilingam University for Women, 2012 - 2017

• University Nominee -Bharathiar University ,Board of Studies in Chemistry,NGM College, Pollachi , 2011-2013

• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry,Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore,2011-2013

• Member, Board of Studies in Chemistry, PSGR Krishnammal, College for Women, Coimbatore, 2011 -2013

• Member,Board of Studies in Chemistry,Avinashilingam University for Women,1999-2001,2010 till date

Membership in Doctoral Committee

• Member, Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. Research Programme, PSGR Krishnammal College, Coimbatore, 2016 -2019

• Member, Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. Research Programme ( Two Scholars),Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya, Coimbatore, Since August 2016

• Member, Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. Research Programme ,Anna University of Technology, Madurai, Dindigul Campus, 2011-14

• Member, Doctoral Committee for Ph.D. Research Programme, P.S.G. College of Technology, Coimbatore – 4 , 2003-2005

Membership in Editorial Board of Journal

• Member , Editorial Board, International Journal of Chemical Engineering December 2015

• Member, Editorial Board,International Journal of Chemical Engineering December 2015 onwards

• Member , ID: ISREB172 ,Editorial Board, IJAR in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering-International Science and Research Journals December 2014

Others

• Chairperson –Technical session, Second World Congress on Microscopy: Techniques and Applications in Life Sciences and Materials Sciences (WCM 2018) at MG University, Kottayam, Kerala 10 August 2018

• Technical Chair, National Conference on Meeting the Challenges of Corrosion, Dept of Science and Humanities, Faculty of Engineering, Avinashilingam Institute, Coimbatore ,27^th December 2017

• National Advisory Committee member,Conference on Recent Advances in Nanotechnology, Chemistry and Environmental Research,Dept. of Chemistry, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode,11^th& 12^th December 2014

• Advisory Committee Member, National Conference on “Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences – 2013” (RACS 2013) organized by Department of Chemistry, University College of Engineering, (A constituent college of Anna University, Chennai.) Dindigul.20^th February 2013

• Advisory Committee Member,CSIR & BRNS Sponsored two days national conference on “Recent Applications of Nanomaterials in Chemistry and Environmental Research (RANCER 2012)” organised by the Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai ,20^th& 21^st July,2012

• Evaluation of papers (poster session -180 posters) -Member 3rd Indo-Korean Joint Seminar on Medicinal Plant Research-Department of Biochemistry /Biotech,Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore , 20^th November 2010

• Rapporteur,National Symposium on Recent Trends in Applied Biology,Technical Session, Department of Life Science, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 29^th January 2004

• Member, Question paper scrutiny committee, Periyar University, Salem, September 2003

• Chairperson ,Question Paper setting Committee, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, September 2003

1. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing-Journal of Geography Environment and earth Science International, 2020,

2. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing-Chemical Science International Journal, 2019

3. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Chemical Science International Journal, 5^th January, 2018,

4. Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 21^st November, 2017,

5. Life Time Achievement Award in Sciences received from Dr. Deborah Andrews, London South Bank University, England , Venus International Faculty Awards, Chennai, 8^th July 2017,

6. Glory of India Award, Best Citizen Publishing House, New Delhi ,April 2017.

7. Bharat Gaurav Award, India International Friendship Society, New Delhi , June 2016.

8. Certificate of appreciation, ‘Into the Thinking Maps” Onsite Teaching Contest, organized by Confederation of Indian Industry, September 2012

9. Best paper Award (oral) -- “Corrosion inhibition by extract of leaves: stability and durability study” National Conference on New Renaissance in Chemical Research, Department of Chemistry, SRM University, Chennai 4th March 2011.

10. Best NSS Unit Award, Avinashilingam University for Women, 2004-2005.

11. Best Paper Award (oral) -- “Influence of a bio-degradable extract of pelto-phorum Pterocarpum (leaves) on the inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in acid medium (H2SO4)” presented during the national symposium on Recent Trends in Applied Biology, Avinashilingam University for Women, 28^th & 29th January 2004.

Books (3)

1. V.Sharulatha, R.Saratha & Shubashini.K.Sripathi,2022, " Volumetric Analysis- A Raod Map", Knowledge Curve Publishing, ISBN:978-93-84389-27-7

2. R.Rajalakshmi, N.Renugadevi, Shubashini.K.Sripathi, R.Saratha & P.Lalitha, 2020, "Physical Chemistry Experiments for Undergraduate Students", Xpress Publishing, An imprint of Notion Press, ISBN: 978-1-64983-251-1

3. S.V.Priya &R. Saratha (2015)”Inhibition of Mild Steel Corrosion using natural product- A new class of Pickling inhibitors, Lambert Academic Publishing, First Edition, Germany,ISBN-I978-3-659-71874-8

Book Chapters (6)

1. R.Vasantha Jothi & R.Saratha, 2022 "Advanced Microscopy A Strong Analytical Tool in Materials Science ", Apple Academic Press , ISBN: 9781003282044

2. Viswapriya Shanmugam, Rajasekar Rathanasamy, Saratha Raman and Abbas Ganesan, November 2021, " Natural Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells", Materials for Solar Energy Conversion:Methods and Applications, John Wileys &Sons ,ISBN 978-1-119-75060-4, pp 133-162

http://doi.org/10.22271/ed.book.1370

3. S.Visalakshi Rajeswari, R.Saratha & R.Karunmabika, 2021, "Green Initiatives to Focus Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability in Academic Institutions-A Model for Practice",

Energy and Environment Management Audit, First Edition, AkiNik Publications, New Delhi,

ISBN 978-93-91538-26-2, pp 141-151

4. S.V.Priya& R. Saratha(2016) Evaluation of the Inhibitive Effect of Environment-Friendly Inhibitor for Corrosion of Mild Steel in H₂SO₄ solution” Island of Research Treasure”, Research Highlights-25^th Year, Coimbatore, Shanga Verlag, :, ISBN-978-93-85604-02-7, pp 122- 132

5. R. Saratha, Life history of freedom fighters of Coimbatore district, Gandhian Study Centre, & Department of Tamil, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 2008, pp 14-16

6. R. Saratha, Tamil encyclopedia Contributed explanation for 23 words in Chemistry,Environmental Pollution Centre with excellence And potential in Environmental Science, Anna University, Chennai

e-Content Development Modules (4)

MHRD PROJECT- under National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology through University Grants Commission, New Delhi

Four e-modules in Home Science for "Production of Courseware e-Content Development for Post - Graduate Subjects" (ePG-Pathshala)

Paper title: Research Methodology and Statistics for Home Science

International Journal Publications (47)

1. D. Senthil Vadivu & R. Saratha, Investigation on the Effect of Averrhoa Carambola Leaves Extract on Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in Acid Media, Journal of Chengdu University of Technology, 26(8), July 2021, ISSN-NO- 1671-9727

2. Nandhini D, Saratha R and Shilpa R ,Green Polymer Electrolytes For Magnesium – Ion Batteries, International Journal of Current Advanced Research, 10(5B), May 2021, 24332-24337, ISSN NO- P- 2319-6505 IF: 6.614

https://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2021.24337.4826

3. Sangeetha Govindharajan,Saratha Raman, Viswapriya Shanmugam , Rajasekar Rathanasamy, and Sathish Kumar Palaniappan, Corrosion of brass subjected to cast-off cooking oil blended with diesel, Journal of Material Testing, 63(11), Nov 2021, 1032-1040, ISSN: 2195-8572,IF: 1.589

https://doi.org/10.1515/mt-2021-0038

4. R. Shilpa and R. Saratha,2021, An Evaluation of solid-state electrolyte based on Pectin and lithium bis (trifluoromethanesulphonyl) imide for Lithium-ion batteries, Materials Today Proceedings, ISSN: 2214-7853

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.12.557

5. M.Abirami, R.Saratha, R. Shilpa andB.Vinitha, 2020,Preparation and characterization of Guar gum-based solid biopolymer electrolyte doped with lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulphonyl) imide (LiTFSI) plasticized with glycerol, Bulletin of material science, 43(254),1-60, ISSN: 0254.

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12034-020-02218-z

6. R.Shilpa, A.N. FahmithaFathima, M.Abirami, B.Vinitha and R.Saratha, 2020,LithiumBased Electrolytes in Electrochemical Energy Storage Device- A Review,Journal of materials and environmental science, 11 (1),109-122, ISSN: 2028-2508. http://www.jmaterenvironsci.com

7. R.Vasanthajothi and R.Saratha,2021,Mild steel green inhibition by HardwickiabinataRoxb.leaves extract in acid medium,Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology,35(3), 296-312,ISSN :0169-4243.

https://doi.org/10.1080/01694243.2020.1801248

8. GovindharajanSangeetha, Raman Saratha, ViswapriyaShanmugam, RathanasamyRajasekar, VeluKaliyannanGobinath and PalaniappanSathish Kumar,2019,Wet corrosion behavior of copper exposed to recycled groundnut oil as biofuel.Materials Testing, 61 (2),131-135, ISSN: 0025-5300 0.52.

https://doi.org/10.3139/120.111294

9. R Shyamala, AnishaAnandand and R.Saratha, 2017, Comparison on the corrosion rates of copper, zinc and brass in Pongamia and Jatropha biodiesels, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 24, (4),417-423, ISSN: 0975-0991(online), 0971-457X (Print).

10. R VasanthaJothi, P. Maheshwari, R.Saratha andD. SenthilVadivu, 2017, A study on Inhibitive action of Bauhinia racemosa Lam. Extract as Green Corrosion inhibitor for Mild steel in Hydrochloric acid medium, Asian J. Research Chem, 10(5), ISSN: 0974-4150.

11. R.Saratha, D. SenthilVadivu and R. VasanthaJothi, 2017,Study of Corrosion Mitigation Behaviour of CaryotaUrens Leaves Extract on Mild Steel in Citric and Hydrochloric AcidsSSRG, International Journal of Applied Chemistry (SSRG-IJAC), 4 (4),1-3, ISSN: 2393-913.

www.internationaljournalssrg.org

12. R.Saratha, S.V. Priya and P. Divya,Impediment Effect of Galinsogaparviflora (Quick Weed) on Mild Steel Corrosion in 1 M HCl, Chemical Science Review and Letters, 5, (18), 115-126. ISSN: 2278 6783.

13. SenthilVadivu, D. Saratha,R. VasanthaJothi,R, 2016,Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel In Hydrochloric Acid Medium Using Plant Extracts – A SuccinctReview, International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology Research (IJSETR), 5, (12),ISSN: 2278 – 7798.

14. VasanthaJothi ,R. Saratha,R. Priya, S.V, 2016, IRA-A Review on Environmentally-safe Corrosion deterrence of Metals in Various Media.International Journal of Applied Sciences, 04 (01),ISSN: 2455-44993.462.

15. 12. H.N. Meenakshi, M.C. PrasannaVenkata Lakshmi, AnishaAnand, R. Shyamala, and R.Saratha, 2016, Corrosivity of Pongamiapinnattabiodiesel on zinc and its alloy – a comparison, International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 15(3).

16. R. Subha and R. Saratha. 2016. Corrosion Mitigation of low Carbon Steel in Hydrochloric acid Medium by Tageteserecta Stem Extract Research Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences, Res J. Chem. Environ. Sci, 4 (2),19-26,ISSN: 2321-1040.

17. S.V. Priya and R. Saratha,2016, Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in 1M HCl and 0.5 MH2So4 by Natural Product Extract-A Comparative Analysis by Electrochemical Studies, International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering,1(1).

18. R.Saratha and P.Thilagavathy, 2015, Mirabilis Jalapa flowers extract as corrosion inhibitor for the mild steel corrosion in 1M HCL, IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry (IOSR-JAC), 8 (1),30-35, ISSN: 2278-5736.

19. R. Subha and R. Saratha, 2013, Inhibitive action of Helianthus Annus Linn extract on corrosion of mild steel in hydrochloric acid medium, Int. J. Chem. Res.,2 (2), 01-14, ISSN: 2249-0329.

20. R. Saratha and R. Meenakshi, 2013, Evaluation of Abutilon indicum as mild steel corrosion inhibitor in 1M Hcl and 0.5MH2SO4 by electrochemical techniques, Asian journal of Chemistry, 25(3),1415 -1419, ISSN: 0970-7077,0.355.

21. H.N. Meenakshi, AnishaAnand, R. Shyamala and R. Saratha, 2013,Compatibility of biofuel/diesel blends on storage tank material,Chemical Science Transactions,ISSN: 2278-3318. 0.253. doi: 10.7598/cst2013.019.

22. R. Subha and R.Saratha, 2012,Corrosion Inhibition and adsorption properties of African marigold for the Corrosion of mild steel in Hydrochloric acid,Asian J. Research Chem, 5(3), 390-396, ISSN: 0974-4169.

23. R. Subha and R. Saratha, 2012, Influence of Tageteserecta–leaves extract on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in HCL medium, Elixir Appl. Chem. 44, 7242-724. ISSN:2229-712X.

24. R. Saratha and V.G. Vasudha, 2011,Studies on inhibition of acid corrosion of Mild Steel by Terminaliacatappa (Tropical Almond)Leaves, Orient.J. Chem., 27(3), 1165-1171. ISSN: 0970-020X, 0.05.

25. S.V. Priya and R. Saratha, 2011, Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in 0.5 H₂SO₄ with leaves extract, Elixir Corrosion, 37, 3617-3622, ISSN: 2229-712X.

26. R. Saratha and R. Meenakshi, 2011,Dimethylaminobenzylidene acetone as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acid medium,RasayanJ.Chem., 4(2),251-263, ISSN: 0974-1496.

27. R. Saratha, D. Anandhi, H.N.Meenakshiand T. Saritha, 2011,Standardization of plant extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in acid media,Asian J. Research. Chem., 4(7), 1087-1091. ISSN: 0974-4169,0.266.

28. R. Saratha, A.R. Mary Sheeba, H.N. Meenakshi, and R. Shyamala, 2011, Evaluation of stability and durability of plant extract on corrosion inhibition of mild steel in IN H₂SO₄ medium, International Journal of Recent Scientific Research,2 (6), 173-178. ISSN: 0976-3031, 1.136.

29. V.G. Vasudha and R. Saratha, 2011, Thermodynamic and adsorption studies on Nyctanthesarbortristis(Night Jasmine) leaves extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1N HCl medium, Asian J. Research. Chem., 4(6),1001-1004, ISSN: 0974-4169,0.266.

30. Sankara Papavinasam, Anisha Anand, Meenakshi Paramesh, Krausher, Jian Li, Pei Liu, Saratha Mani and Shyamala Krishnamurthy, 2010,Corrosion of Metals in Biofuels, ECS Transactions, 33(14), 1-19, ISSN: 1938-5862,2.42.

31. Saratha R., Saranya Devi M., Meenakshi H.N. and Shyamala R, 2011,Enhanced corrosion resistance of Techomastans extract on mild steel in 0.5M H₂SO₄ solution, International Journal of Current Research, 2(1), 092-096, ISSN: 0975-833X,0.455.

32. R. Saratha andV.G. Vasudha, 2010,Emblicaofficinalis (Indian Gooseberry) leaves extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1N HCl medium, E-Journal of Chemistry, 7(3), ISSN: 677-684,0973-4945,0.786.

33. R. Saratha, R. Shyamala and P. Thilagavathy, 2010,Comparison of corrosion mitigation efficiency of Coat of Coffeaarabica for mild steel in 1M HCl and 0.5M H₂SO₄, Acta Ciencia Indica,XXXVIC (3), 263-271, ISSN: 0253-733X

34. N. Kasthuri,R. Saratha,R. Meenakshi, and H.N. Meenakshi, 2010,Inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 M H₂S0₄ by Tectonagrandis leaves, Asian J.Research Chem., 3(3),588-590, ISSN: 0974-4169,0.247.

35. S.V. Priya and R. Saratha, 2010, Crossandrainfundibuliformis leaves as an effective inhibitor for mild steel corrosion in 1M HCl, Asian J.Research Chem, 3(2),434-441, ISSN: 0974-4169,0.247.

36. R. Saratha, P. Thilagavathy and N. Kasthuri, 2010,Evaluation ofVitisvinifera as a corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1 M HCl, Asian J.Research Chem.,3(1),132-138. ISSN: 0974-4169,0.247.

37. R. Saratha and R. Meenakshi, 2010, Corrosion inhibitor - A Plant extract, Der Pharma Chemica, 2(1),287-294. ISSN: 0975-413X.

38. R. Saratha, N. Kasthuri and P. Thilagavathy, 2009,Environment friendly acid corrosion inhibition of mild steel by Ricinus communis leaves, Der Pharma Chemica, 1(2), 249-257. ISSN: 0975-413X.

39. R. Saratha and V.G. Vasudha, 2009, Comparison with commercial inhibitor, stability and durability studies of plant extracts as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 1N HCl medium, Journal of Ultra Chemistry, 5(2),233-240, ISSN: 973-3450.

40. R. Saratha, S.V. Priyaand P. Thilagavathy, 2009, Investigation of Citrus aurantifolialeaves extract as corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in 1M HCl, E-Journal of Chemistry,6(3),785-795, ISSN :0973-4945,0.786.

41. R. Saratha and V.G. Vasudha, 2009,Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in 1N H₂SO₄ medium by acid extract of Nyctanthesarbortristis leaves, E-Journal of Chemistry, 6(4), 1003-1008, ISSN: 0973-4945, 0.786.

42. Anisha Anand, R. Shyamala, H.N. Meenakshi, R. Saratha and S. Papavinasam, 2008, Biodiesel-Oil gloom to oil boom,PICon Journal, (10).

43. H.N. Meenakshi, R. Shyamala, Anisha Anand, R. Saratha and S. Papavinasam, 2008, Biodiesel contamination and material properties, PIC Journal(9).

44. V.G. Vasudha and R. Saratha, 2007, Corrosion inhibition studies of mild steel in acid medium using plant products, The Journal of Corrosion Science and Engineering,10, ISSN: 1466-8858.

45. R.Shuba and R.Saratha, 2006, Naturally occurring substance (Calendula officinalis-flower) as corrosion inhibitor of mild steel in 1M HCl solution,J Corros Sci Eng.,10, ISSN: 1466-8858.

46. B.N. Sivasankar,J.R. Sharmila,R. Saratha and S. Govindarajan, 2004,Preparation and thermal reactivity of some rare earth and uranylhydrazinesulfinates and sulphite hydrazinates, ThermochimicaActa,417, 107-113, ISSN: 0040-6031 2.105.

47. R. Saratha, C. Marikkannu and S.Sivakamasundari, 2002, Corrosion behavior of mild steel in Sulphuric acid—Effect of Halides, Bulletin of Electrochemistry, 18(3), 141-144. ISSN: 0256-1654 0.24.

National Journal Publications (15)

1. SenthilVadivu.D and Saratha.R, 2020,Corrosion Inhibition using plant extracts for mild steel in Hydrochloric acid and Sulphuric acid medium-SEM and EDS studies.Research Highlights,30(2),99-105, ISSN: 2231-2374.

2. R. Shilpa and R. Saratha, 2019,Biopolymer electrolyte from Pectin doped with lithium salts and plasticizer for lithium ion batteries, Journal of Electrochemical Society of India,68(3&4) July & October, 89-95, ISSN: 0013-466X.

DOI: 10.3578/jecsi.68.3&42019.89.

3. R.Saratha and Maheshwari.S, 2017, Quisqualisindica Linn leaves-Evaluation of the corrosion inhibition performance.Research Highlights,27, 276-286, ISSN: 2231-2374.

4. R VasanthaJothi & R.Saratha, 2017, Inhibitive Action of Ailanthus excels Roxb. Extract on the Corrosion of Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid Medium, Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Sciences, 5, (4),263-267, ISSN: 2320-0898.

5. R. Saratha and S.V. Priya, 2014. Crossandra Infundibuliformis Leaves as Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in 1 M HCl and 0.5 M H₂SO₄ - A Comparative Study,J. Environ. Nanotechnology.,3 (1), 30-36,ISSN (Print): 2279-0748, ISSN (Online): 2319-5541.

6. Thilagavathy.P and Saratha.R, 2013, Temperature Effect on the performance of Bougainvillea Spectabilis Leavesas Corrosion Inhibitor for mildsteel in 1M Hydrochloric acid. Res.High,JADU.,23,285, ISSN:2231-2374.

7. R. Saratha and D. Anandhi, 2011, A study on the inhibiting property of plant extract, Res. High, JADU. (21), 40-45, ISSN: 2231-2374.

8. R.Saratha and V.G. Vasudha, 2010,Stability and durability studies of plant extract as corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in 1N HCl medium,Res.High, JADU.20,33-38, ISSN: 2231-2374.

9. R. Saratha, R. Shyamala and H.N. Meenakshi, 2009. Precluding effectiveness of Paisamsativum on mild steel corrosion in Acidic medium, Adv.Appl. Res.,1(2),168-175, ISSN: 0974-3839.

10. V.G. Vasudha and R. Saratha, 2009, Acid extract of Emblicaofficinalis leaves as environment friendly green corrosion inhibitor for mild steel in sulphuric acid medium, Journal for Emerging Researches Edu Quest., 118-125.

11. R. Saratha and A. Revathi, 2008, Plant based extract as corrosion inhibitor for carbon steel in acid medium, Res. High, JADU, 18, 26-34, ISSN: 2231-2374.

12. R.Saratha, R. Shyamala and Kala Priya, 2005,Precluding effectiveness of the acid extracts of Coffeaarabica on mild steel corrosion,Res. High, JADU,15, 85-91, ISSN: 2231-2374.

13. Saratha, P.K.Kasthuri and S.Sivakamasundari, 2003, Inhibitive effect of extracts of leaves and vegetables of Solaumverbascifolium (Sundai) on Corrosion of mild steel in acid medium. J.Electrochem Soc. India, 52(4), 163-168, ISSN: 0031-4651 2.330

14. R. Saratha, R. Savitha and S.Sivakamasundari, 2003, The influence of MicheliaChampaca leaves extract on the Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in sulphuric acid medium, J. Electrochem Soc.India. 52(2),59-63. ISSN: 0031-46512.330.

15. S. Sivakamasundari, R. Saratha and J. Sasikala, 2001, Effect of Pickling Inhibitors on Corrosion rate of mild steel in Hydrochloric acid medium- Polarisation and weight loss method,Res. High, JADU, 11, (89). .

Conference Publications (36)

1. R. Shilpa and R. Saratha. 2020.Biodegradable Pectin- Guar gum Blend Electrolyte for Solid State Lithium Ion Batteries. AIP conference proceedings,2270,100006-1–100006-5, ISBN: 978-0-7354-3998-6. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0019432

2. R.Vasanthajothi and R.Saratha. 2020. A comparative study on the assessment of Ailanthus excelsaRoxb., Bauhinia racemosaLam.andHardwickiabinataRoxbas green corrosion inhibitors for mild steel in acidic environment. AIP conference proceedings,2270,050002-1-050002-6.ISBN :978-0-7354-3998-6. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0019579

3. R. Manjuladevi, R. Shilpa, R. Saratha, S. Selvasekarapandianand R.Mangalam. 2019. Conductive bio - Polymer electrolyte with lithium salt for application in electrochemical device AIP(American Institute of Physics) Conference Proceedings. 2162,1, 020020. ISBN: 978-0-7354-1907-0. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.5130230

4. D. SenthilVadivu and R. Saratha. 2018. Thermodynamic and adsorption studies for corrosion inhibition of mild steel in mineral acid by Caryotaurens leaves extract. Proceedings of National Seminar on Recent Innovations in Science & Technology RIST-2018, pp. 49-52,ISBN: 978-93-87102-87-3.

5. S. Maheshwari and R. Saratha. 2018. Green Corrosion Inhibition of QuisqualisindicaL Leaves formild steel in hydrochloric acid solution.Proceedings of National Seminar on Recent Innovations in Science & Technology RIST-2018,pp. 30-36. ISBN: 978-93-87102-87-3.

6. P. Thilagavathi and R. Saratha. 2018. Effect of Bougainvillea spectabilis leaf extract, an environment friendly green inhibitor on the corrosion of Mild steel in Sulphuric acid. Proceedings of National Seminar on Recent Innovations in Science & Technology RIST-2018,pp. 65-69. ISBN: 978-93-87102-87-3.

7. D. SenthilVadivu and R. Saratha. 2017. Investigation of corrosion inhibition behaviour of caryotaurens leaves extract on mild steel in pickling acids. International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment,Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology, Pollachi. 20-22^nd July, 2017. Proceedings, pp. 61. ISBN: 978-93-5235-155-8.

8. D. Senthil Vadivu and R. Saratha. 2017. Study of averrhoacarambola leaves extract as green inhibitor for mild steel under acid medium. International Conference Energy, Environment and Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Future.Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai. 23^rd and 24^th May, 2017.Proceedings, pp 59. ISBN: 978-81-933005-2-7.

9. S.V.Priya and R.Saratha. 2016. “Evaluation of the Inhibitive Effect of Environment-Friendly Inhibitor for Corrosion of Mild Steel in H₂SO₄ solution”. “Island of Research Treasure”, Research Highlights-25^th Year, Coimbatore, ShangaVerlag, 2016, pp. 122-132. ISBN: 978-93-85604-02-7.

10. H. N. Meenakshi, Anisha Anand, R. Shyamala and R. Saratha. 2016. Investigation on the Corrosivityof PongamiaPinnata and JatrophaCurcusBiodiesels with selected metals. The 17^thAsian Pacific Corrosion Control Conference, January 27-30, 2016, IIT Bombay, Mumbai, India.17112 17^thAPCCC.

11. R.Saratha and S.V.Priya. 2015. Effect of Acidic Extract of BombaxMalabarieum as Green Corrosion Inhibitor for Mild Steel in HCl.Proceedings of the International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainable Environment.Dr.Mahalingam College of Engineering & Technology 2015, pp.176-184. ISBN: 978-93-5235-155-8.

12. MHNParamesh,A. Anand,S.R. Krishnamurthy, Saratha Raman Mani and S. Papavinasam. 2010. Corrosion of Metals in Biodiesel from PongamiaPinnata. National Association of Corrosion Engineers, Houston, TX.

13. R. Saratha. 2010. Gender Equality and Inclusive Growth Right towomen Education as inclusive policy –pp 22-27.Excel India Publishers: New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-80697-38-3.

14. R.Saratha,D.Anandhi,H.N.Meenakshi, A. Aneesha&R. Shyamala. 2011. National Conferenceon New Renaissancein Chemical Research (NCNRC – 2011)- Corrosion inhibition by extract of leaves: stability and durability study, pp.139-142. SRM University,SCITECH Publications(India) PVT.LTD.TUV/SUD (ISO 2001). ISBN: 978-81-83713-76-4.

15. R. Subha and R. Saratha.2011. National Conferenceon New Renaissance in Chemical Research (NCNRC – 2011). Corrosion Protection ofMild Steel in Sulphuric AcidMedium by TagetesErectaFlower Extract.pp 162-166. SRM University,SCITECH Publications(India) PVT.LTD.TUV/SUD(ISO 2001). ISBN: 97978 818371 3764 .

16. R. Meenakshi and R. Saratha.National Conferenceon New Renaissancein Chemical Research(NCNRC – 2011). Synergistic Effect of Inhibitors on Mild Steel Corrosion in Acid Medium, pp. 154-157. SRM University,SCITECH PublicationsTUV/S(India) PVT.LTD.UD(ISO2001). ISBN: 978 81 8371 3764.

17. R. Shyamala, R. Saratha, Anisha Anand and V. Megala. 2009. Recent Advances in Textile and electrochemical Sciences(RATES-2009). Efficacy of the leaves of solanumelaegnifolium in retarding the dissolution of mild steel in pickling acids,pp.108-114.Nitheeshprabha Pathipagam,Karaikudi, Sivaganga Dist. ISBN: 978-93-80400-16-7.

18. R. Saratha and N.Kasthuri. 2009. Recent Advances in Textile and Electrochemical Sciences (RATES-2009). Corrosion inhibiting efficiency of the extract of Ricinuscommunis on the corrosion of mild steel in 0.5 m H₂SO₄.pp.126-131.Nitheeshprabha Pathipagam, Karaikudi, Sivaganga Dist. ISBN: 978-93-80400-16-7.

19. Anisha Anand, R. Shyamala, R. Saratha, and H.N. Meenakshi. 2009. Ninth Tamil Nadu Science Seminar- Yeriporulthattuppattaimembaduthumuyiriyal diesel,pp. 111-112. Excel India Publishers, New Delhi. ISBN: 978-93-80043-33-3.

20. P.Thilagavathy, R. Saratha and N.Kasthuri. 2009. Recent Advances in Textile and Electrochemical Sciences (RATES-2009) – ein. pp. 161-168. Nitheeshprabha Pathipagam.Karaikudi, Sivaganga Dist. ISBN: 978-93-80400-16-7.

21. S.V.Priya and R.Saratha. 2013. UGC Sponsored National Conference on Advanced materials For The Emerging Technologies (CAMET-2013). CrossandraInfundibuliformis Leaves as Corrosion Inhibitor for mild steel in I M HCl and 0.5 M H₂SO₄ A comparative Study”, pp. 182-187. IENT Publications. ISBN: 978-81-926279-3-9.

22. P. Thilagavathy and R. Saratha. 2014. Extract from Cassia fistula leaves as an Eco Friendly Inhibitor for the Corrosion of mild steel in 1M hydrochloric acid, P.No: 334-343. 20-21February 2014.International Corrosion prevention symposium for Research Scholars CORSYM 2014.NACE- Gateway India Section.Victor Menezes Convention Centre, IIT Bombay, pp. 334-343.

23. H.N. Meenakshi, Anisha Anand, R. Shyamala, R. Saratha, J. Krausher and S. Papavinasam. 2011. Corrosivity of Pongamiapinnata Biodiesel- Diesel Blends on a few Industrial Metals.Paper no. 11142, pp 1-17. 14-18 March2011.NACE- Corrosion Conference, Houston, Texas, NACE (International).

24. Anisha Anand,H.N. Meenakshi, R. Shyamala, R. Saratha and S Papavinasam. 2011. Compatibility of Metals in Jatropha Oil. Paper No. 11140, pp 1-13. 13-14 March2011. NACE-Corrosion Conference Houston, Texas NACE(International).

25. H.N. Meenakshi,A. Anand, R. Shyamala, R. Saratha and S. Papavinasam. 2010. Corrosion of Metals in Biodiesel from Pongamiapinnata, Paper No. 10076, pp 1-16. 13-18March2010.NACE-Corrosion Conference, Houston, Texas, NACE (International).

26. M. Shyamala, R. Saratha &S. Sivakamasundari. 2002. Effect of Long Chain Amines on the Corrosion Behaviour of Mild Steel in Acid Medium,pp 1-11. 20-22 February 2002.International Congress on Emerging Corrosion Control Strategiesfor the New Millennium, CD.NCCI & CECRI, Karaikudi.

27. K.R. Kanimozhi, R. Saratha and S. Sivakamasundari. 2001. A study of MicheliaChampaca an eco-friendly inhibitor on corrosion of mild steel in acid medium,pp 87-92. 14-15 September2001. National Conference on Control of Industrial Pollution and Environmental Degradation.Dept. of Civil Engineering, PSG Technology,Coimbatore.

28. R. Saratha and R. Shyamala. 2008. Popularizing learning of chemistry.5-6December 2008. National Conference on Chemistry - The Essential Science of the 21^st Century.Department of Chemistry, Women’s Christian College,Chennai DST, CSIR & DAE.

29. R. Shyamala and R. Saratha. 2008. Development of skills to support any career through learning of Chemistry, 1-8.5-6December 2008. National Conference on Chemistry - The Essential Science of the 21^st Century.Department of Chemistry, Women’s Christian College,Chennai.DST,CSIR & AE.

30. Thilagavathy, P and Saratha.R. 2013. Effect of Cassia Fistula leaf extract an environment friendly inhibitor on the corrosion of mild steel.3^rd -7^thJanuary 2013.100^th Indian Science Congress.Calcutta University& INSC-association.

31. R.Saratha and Sashi Prabha Jain. 2001.Empowerment of Women – A Silent Revolution in the Nation.14-15 December 2001. National Seminar on National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001.Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore .

32. R.Saratha and S.Sivakamasundari.1999. Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in acid medium.27-28February 1999.8^thAll India Scientific Tamil Conference.All India Tamil Congress,Tamil University,Tanjavur.(Place-Pondicherry)

33. S.Sivakamasundari,Shubashini K Sripathi,R.Saratha and S. Miruthubashini. 1998. A research on the removal of Phosphate from effluent water by using coconut fiber charcoal. Determination of Manganese -A comparative study. 8-10 May1998.6^thTamilagaAriviyalPeravai–Conference.Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore and Swadeshi Science Movement,Karaikudi.

34. R. Saratha, R. Shyamala, H.N. Meenakshi, Anisha Anand andP. Kavitha. 2008. The influence of plant extract on corrosion inhibition of mild steel in Acid medium. National Seminar on recent advances in textile and electrochemical sciences (RATES – 2008).19 – 20 December 2008..

35. R. Shyamala, R.Saratha, AnishaAnanad, H.N. Meenakshi and J. Gayathri. 2008. Synergistic effect of halide ions on the inhibitive capacity of Methylene Blue on mild steel corrosion in acid medium.National Seminar on recent advances in textile and electrochemical sciences (RATES – 2008).19 –20 December 2008..

36. R. Meenakshiand R. Saratha. 2008. Corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 1 M H₃PO₄ using Green Inhibitor (Leaves extract of SidaRhombifolia).National Seminar on recent advances in textile and electrochemical sciences (RATES – 2008).19 – 20 December 2008.

PAPERS PRESENTED IN CONFERENCE (20)

1. “Corrosion Inhibition of Bauhinia racemosa Lam leaf extract on Mild Steel in Sulphuric acid Medium” ( Abstract ID: LS009), Virtual Global Congress on “Sustainability for Growth and Development 2020” Nilai International University, Malaysia , 18^th July,2020

2. “Clean Environment in Industries using Plant Extract” , DST-CURIE Sponsored One Day National Seminar on “Current Scenario in Plant Science”, Department of Botany, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, 18^th December 2019

3. “ Effect of Cassia Fistula leaf extract an environment friendly inhibitor on the corrosion of mild stee”, 100^th Indian Science Congress, Calcutta university & INSC-association, Calcutta, 3^rd -7^th January, 2013

4. “Corrosion inhibition by extract of leaves: stability and durability study” - Best paper Award (oral), National Conference on New Renaissance in Chemical Research, Department of Chemistry, SRM University, Chennai, 4^thMarch 2011

5. “Right to women education as inclusive policy “, Gender Equality and Inclusive Growth, Avinashilingam Deemed University for Women, 14-15^th December 2010

6. “Popularizing learning of Chemistry “, National Conference on Chemistry - The Essential Science of the 21^st Century, Department of Chemistry, Women’s Christian College, Chennai, 5^th -6^th December,2008

7. “ Cyclic Voltammetric behaviour of Isatin, its oxine and Bromoisatin in approtic and aqueous media “, International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science & Technology , National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, 28^th -30^th November 2006

8. “Corrosion inhibiting efficacy of the acid extract of Paisumsativum on the corrosion of mild steel”, International Symposium on Advances in Electrochemical Science & Technology , National Institute of Oceanography, Goa, 28^th -30^th November 2006

9. “Studies on Inhibition of Mild Steel Corrosion in Acid by Degradable Plant Materia”, Workshop on Environment Awareness and Pollution Control AICTE, New Delhi, KSR College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode , 30^thJune,2004

10. “Investigation of a green compound as Corrosion inhibitor for Mild Steel in Acid Medium “, Workshop on Environment Awareness and Pollution Control AICTE, New Delhi, KSR College of Arts and Science, Tiruchengode, 30^thJune 2004

11. “Influence of a bio-degradable extract of pelto-phorum Pterocarpum (leaves) on the inhibition of corrosion of mild steel in acid medium (H2SO4)” - Best Paper Award (oral), National symposium on Recent Trends in Applied Biology, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore , 28^th& 29^thJanuary 2004

12. “The influence of Michelia Champaca leaves extract on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in Sulphuric acid medium”, National Symposium on Electrochemical Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 18^th -19^th July,2003

13. “Inhibitive effect of leaves and vegetable extracts of soloniumverbascifolium (Sundai) on corrosion of mild steel in acid medium (HCl)”, National Symposium on Electrochemical Science & Technology, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, 18^th -19^th July 2003

14. “ Inhibitive effect of acid extract of soloniumverbascifolium (Sundai) on corrosion of mild steel in acid medium (HCl), National Seminar on current trends in Biological Sciences, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 12^th -13^th December,2002

15. “Effect of long chain amines on the corrosion behaviour of mild steel in acid medium”, Glocorr 2002, International Congress on Emerging Corrosion Control Strategies for the New Millennium, Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 20^th -22^nd February,2002

16. “Empowerment of Women – A Silent Revolution in the Nation”, National Seminar on National Policy for the Empowerment of Women 2001,, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 14^th -15^th December,2001

17. “Inhibition of mild steel corrosion in acid medium”, 8^th All India Scientific Tamil Conference , Pondicherry, 27^th -28^th February ,1999

18. “A research on the removal of Phosphate from effluent water by using coconut fiber charcoal. Determination of Mn-A comparative study”, 6^thTamilagaAriviyalPeravai – Conference, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, 8^th -10^th May, 1998

19. “Determination of Mn by UV-VIS Spectrophotometer”, National Conference on Current trends in Chemistry, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 20^th -22^nd March,1998

20. “Studies on Pickling Inhibitors”, 7^th National Congress on Corrosion Control , Holiday Inn, Krishna, Hyderabad, 17^th -19^th September,1997

Articles Published in University Magazine (4)

In Vignana Chudar -Scientific monthly magazine, Saradalaya Press, Avinashilingam Education trust institutions, Coimbatore from January 2011, Reg. No. CB/017/2009-2011.

1. Eiffel Tower, April 2009, pp 32-34

2. Paal Nanjaga Mariya Adirchi,, December 2008, pp 62-64

3. Aranmula Kannadi,, November 2008, pp 19-21

In Golden Jubilee Souvenir, 2007

1. Ayya – The multi-faceted personality, pp 271-273