Total publications: 62 | Average impact factor: 7.8 | Citations: 2134 | h-index: 32 | i10 index: 48
62. Sathish, S.; Madhu, M.; Prabhu, S.M.;* Tseng, W.-L. Emerging frameworks (MOFs/COFs) and selected carbon nanomaterials for the effective removal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances: Prospects and future directions. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, vol. 553, pp. 217560, December 2025. (I.F. = 23.5).
61. Senthilrajan, R.B.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Prabhu, S.M.; Sivailango, S. In-situ integration of lanthanum-modified ferrite on polyaniline for adsorptive removal of hexavalent chromium from aqueous solution. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, vol. 14, pp. 120563, December 2025. (I.F. = 7.2).
https://doi.org/10.1002/j.jece.2025.120563
60. Madhubalan, M.; Sathish, S.; Mahivardhan, M.; Thandapani, P.; Abimanyu, K.K.; Kumar*, R.; Seo, J.-H.; Gu, B.-W.; Prabhu, S.M.;* Jeon, B.-H. Advances in selenium-based materials for supercapacitors: Chemistry, interaction mechanisms, and practical applications. Small Structures, pp. e202500715, November 2025. (I.F. = 11.3).
https://doi.org/10.1002/sstr.202500715
59. Monjurul Islam, Md.; Choi, K.-W.; Liao, Z.; Prabhu, S.M.; Choi, J.; Ahn, H.-J.; Kwon, J.-H.; Rane, N.R.; Ahn, Y.; Jeon, B.-H. Development of metal–organic framework–like La–methanoate@OMS nanohybrid for the efficient adsorption of arsenate. Separation & Purification Technology. vol. 382, pp. 135739, Februray 2026. (I.F. = 9.0).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.135739
58. Priyadharshini, R.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi. S. Bimetallic oxide integrated chitosan matrix for adsorption coupled reduction of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution. Separation & Purification Technology. vol. 370, pp.133158, April 2025. (I.F. = 9.0).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seppur.2025.133158
57. Sathish, S.; Prabhu, S.M.* Unprecedented adsorption densities of tetracycline on Fe-substituted defective MoOxS2-x with graphene oxides nanosheets: Effect of Fe3+ loading, hardness concentration and their stability for maxi-sorption. Environmental Research. vol. 276, pp.121433, March 2025. (I.F. = 7.7).
56. Daniel, J.; Prabhu, S.M.; Devakumar, B.; Nagirnyi, V.; Kudryavtseva, I.; Kim, H.J.; Kim, S.; A fluorozirconate compound TlZrF5 synthesized by a facile hydrothermal method and its characterization. Ceramic International. vol. 51, pp. 15646-15653, January 2025. (I.F. = 5.6).
55. Kumar, A.S.K.; Swistun, E.; Sobczyk, M.; Madhu, M.; Prabhu, S.M.; Vasimalai, N.; Tanwar, M.D.; Kakarla, D. C.; Pham, P.V.; Tseng, W.-L.; Ganeshraja, A.S.; Rajesh, N.; Bajda, T.; Exploration of magnetic zeolite thin film derived from coal fly ash an efficient sorbent: Application to water treatment. Journal of Environmental Management. vol. 374, pp. 123972, December 2024. (I.F. = 8.4).
54. Liao, Z.; Choi, K.; Ahn, Y.; Son, M.; Ullah, Z.; Prabhu, S.M.; Khan, M.A.; Jeon, B.-H. Artificial neural network modeling for the oxidation kinetics of divalent manganese ions during chlorination and the role of arsenite ions in the binary/ternary systems. Water Research. vol. 259, pp. 121876, August 2024. (I.F. = 12.4).
53. Prabhu, S.M.; Rubini, K.; Pyo, S.-H.; Pandi, K.; A. Kumar, A.S.K.; Mandlimath, T.R.; Cheon, J.-K.; Jung, J.; Yadav, K.K.; Park, H.B.; Jeon, B.-H. Self-tunable, exfoliated oxygen-rich flower-like MoS2 nanosheets for arsenic removal: Investigations on substitution, stability, and sustainability (3S) for maxi-sorption. ACS Applied Nano Materials. vol. 7, pp. 1907-1918, January 2024. (I.F. = 5.5).
52. Yusuf, M.; Kumar, R.; Khan, M.A.; Ahmed, M.J.; Otero, M.; Prabhu, S.M.; Son, M.; Hwang, J.-H.; Lee, W.H.; Jeon, B.-H. Metal-organic framework-based composites for biogas and natural gas uptake: An overview of adsorption and storage mechanisms of gaseous fuels. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 478, pp. 147302, November 2023. (I.F. = 13.2).
51. Daniel, D.J; Prabhu, S.M.; Kim, H.J. Microwave-assisted rapid synthesis of Cadmium-Thallium mixed fluoride hydrate complex and its physicochemical properties. Optical Materials. vol. 141, pp. 113942, May 2023. (I.F. = 4.2).
50. Manoj, S.; Pandi, K.; Kalaiyarasan, G.; Pyo, S.-H.; Karkuzhali, R.; Kancharla, S.; Gopu, G.; Ahn, Y.; Jeon, B.-H.; Prabhu, S.M.* Construction of high-capacitance carbonate-rich bimetallic layered (hydr)oxides onto ZIF-67–derived Co/CoO-N-Carbon hybrid cubes for high-performance symmetric supercapacitors. Journal of Energy Storage. vol. 68, pp. 107821, May 2023. (I.F. = 9.8).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.107821
"This article is dedicated to the memory of Prof. S. Abraham John, a distinguished Professor, from Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University, Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu. He has made an outstanding contribution to the field of electrochemistry. Miss you Sir!!!"
49. Prabhu, S.M.; Rane, N.R.; Li, X.; Otari, S.V.; Girawale, S.D.; Palake, A.R.; Kodam, K.M.; Park, Y.-K.; Ha, Y.-H.; Yadav, K.K.; Khan, M.A.; Jeon, B.-H. Magnetic nanostructured adsorbents for water treatment: Structure-property relationships, chemistry of interactions, and lab-to-industry integration. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 468, pp. 143474, May 2023. (I.F. = 13.2).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.143474
48. Prabhu, S.M.; Yusuf, M.; Ahn, Y.; Park, H.B.; Choi, J.; Amin, M.A.; Yadav, K.K.; Jeon, B.-H. Fluoride occurrence in environment, regulations, and remediation methods for soil: A comprehensive review. Chemosphere. vol. 324, pp. 138334, March 2023.
47. Choi, K.-W.; Ahn, Y.; Kang, C.-U.; Chon, C.-M.; Prabhu, S.M.; Kim, D.-H.; Ha, Y.-H.; Jeon, B.-H. Morphology and stability of mineralized carbon influenced by magnesium ions. Environmental Science and Pollution Research. vol. 30, pp. 48157-48167, January 2023. (I.F. = 5.8).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-25647-9
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46. Ramkumar, K.; Prabhu, S.M.;* Farzana, M.H.; Kumar, R.; Jeon, B.-H.; Meenakshi, S. Effective arsenite adsorption from aqueous solution using N- and S-functionalized tetragonal zirconia on chitosan-derived carbon. Separation and Purification Technology. vol. 308, pp. 136450, November 2022. (I.F. = 9.0).
45. Kalimuthu, K.; Kim, Y.; Prabhu, S.M.; Jeon, B.-H.; Jung, J. Novel magnetic Fe@NSC nanohybrid material for arsenic removal from aqueous media. Chemosphere. vol. 308, pp. 136450, December 2022.
44. Liu, C.; Kwon, J.-H.; Prabhu, S.M.; Ha, G.S.; Khan, M.A.; Park, Y.-K.; Jeon, B.-H. Efficiency of diesel-contaminated soil washing with different Tween 80 surfactant concentrations, pH, and bentonite ratios. Environmental Research. vol. 214, pp. 113830, November 2022. (I.F. = 7.7).
43. Kumar, A.V.N.; Prabhu, S.M.; Shin, W.S.; Yadav, K. K.; Ahn, Y.; Abdellattif, M.H.; Jeon, B.-H. Prospects of non-noble metal single atoms embedded in two-dimensional (2D) carbon and non-carbon-based structures in electrocatalytic applications. Coordination Chemistry Reviews vol. 467, pp. 214613, September 2022. (I.F. = 23.5).
42. Karkuzhali, R.; Manoj. S.; Diana Marcelin, A.; Gopu, G.; Kalaignan, G.P.; Jeon, B.-H. Prabhu, S.M.* Oxalic acid-induced assembly of CoxNi1-x-bimetallic polyaniline nanocomposite: A bifunctional material for supercapacitor and chromium removal applications. Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry. vol. 12, pp. 481-494, July 2022. (I.F. = 8.6). (as corresponding author).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40097-021-00425-6
41. Pandi, K.; Kim, Y.; Prabhu, S.M.; Kim, D.; Jeon, B.-H.; Jung, J. Comparative evaluation of Fe-, Zr-, and La-based metal-organic frameworks derived from recycled PET plastic bottles for arsenate removal. Chemosphere. vol. 294, pp. 133672, May 2022.
40. Karkuzhali, R.; Manoj. S.; Shanmugapriya, K.; Kumar, AVN.; Gopu, G.; Muniyappan, N.; Jeon, B.-H. Prabhu, S.M.* MXene-based O/Se-rich bimetallic nanocomposites for high performance solid-state symmetric supercapacitors. Journal of Solid State Chemistry. vol. 306, pp. 122727, Feb. 2022. (I.F. = 3.5). (as corresponding author).
39. Prabhu, S.M.;* Pandi, K.; Jung, J.; Jeon, B.-H. Recent advances in effective capture of inorganic mercury from aqueous solutions through sulfurized 2D-material-based adsorbents. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. vol. 9, pp. 18086-18101, July 2021. (I.F. = 9.5). (as corresponding author).
38. Prabhu, S.M.; Chuaicham, C.; Park, C.M.; Jeon, B.-H.; Sasaki, K. Synthesis and characterization of defective UiO-66 for efficient co-immobilization of arsenate and fluoride from single/binary solutions. Environmental Pollution. vol. 278, pp. 116841, June 2021. (I.F. = 7.3).
37. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Prabhu, S.M.; Karthikeyan, P.; Park, C.M. Efficient and selective sequestration of perfluorinated compounds and hexavalent chromium ions using a multifunctional spinel matrix decorated carbon backbone N-rich polymer and their mechanistic investigations. Journal of Molecular Liquids. vol. 326, pp. 115336, Jan. 2021. (I.F. = 5.2).
36. Pandi, K.;1 Prabhu, S.M.;1 Choi, J. Fabrication of lanthanum methanoate on sucrose-derived biomass carbon nanohybrid for efficient removal of arsenate from water. Chemosphere. vol. 262, pp. 127596, Jan. 2021. (an equal contribution).
35. Vigneshwaran, S.; Jun, B.-M.; Prabhu, S.M.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Ok, Y.S.; Meenakshi, S.; Park, C.M. Enhanced sonophotocatalytic degradation of bisphenol A using bimetal sulfide-intercalated MXenes, 2D/2D nanocomposite. Separation and Purification Technology. vol. 250, pp. 117178, May 2020. (I.F. = 9.0).
34. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Prabhu, S.M.; Han, J.; Kim, Y.M.; Yoon, Y.; and Park, C.M. Synthesis and characterization of novel magnetic Zr-MnFe2O4@rGO nanohybrid for efficient removal of PFOA and PFOS from aqueous solutions. Applied Surface Science. vol. 528, pp. 146579, May 2020. (I.F. = 6.9).
33. Pandi, K.; Prabhu, S.M.; Ahn, Y.; Park, C.M.; Choi, J. Design and synthesis of biopolymer-derived porous graphitic carbon covered iron-organic frameworks for depollution of arsenic from waters. Chemosphere. vol. 254, pp. 126769, Apr. 2020.
32. Jun, B.-M.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Yoon, Y.; Wang, D.; Kim, S.; Prabhu, S.M.;* Park, C.M. Accelerated photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B over carbonate-rich lanthanum-substituted zinc spinel ferrite assembled reduced graphene oxide by ultraviolet (UV)-activated persulfate. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 393, pp. 124733, Jan. 2020. (I.F. = 13.2). (as corresponding author).
31. Prabhu, S.M.; Sasaki, K.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Kalaignan, G.P.; and Park, C.M. Self-tuning tetragonal zirconia-based bimetallic nano(hydr)oxides as superior and recyclable adsorbents in arsenic-tolerant environment: Template-free in and ex situ synthetic methods, stability, and mechanisms. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 390, pp. 124573, Feb. 2020. (I.F. = 13.2).
30. Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Prabhu, S.M.; Kim, Y.; and Park, C.M. Lanthanum-substituted bimetallic magnetic materials assembled carboxylate-rich graphene oxide nanohybrids as highly efficient adsorbent for perfluorooctanoic acid adsorption from aqueous solutions. Applied Surface Science. vol. 509, pp. 144716, Nov. 2019. (I.F. = 6.9).
29. Prabhu, S.M.; Pandi, K.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD.; Choi, J.; Kalaignan, G.P. Park, C.M. Ethylene glycol-induced metal alkoxides via phase-transfer catalyst as multi-talented adsorbents for boosted adsorption performance of toxic anions/oxyanions from waters. Separation and Purification Technology. vol. 235, pp. 116247, Oct 2019. (I.F. = 9.0).
28. Prabhu, S.M.; * Park, C.M.; Shahzad, A.; Lee, D.S. Designed synthesis of sulfide-rich bimetallic-assembled graphene oxide sheets as flexible materials and self-tuning adsorption cum oxidation mechanisms of arsenic from waters. Journal of Materials Chemistry A. vol. 7, pp. 12253-12265, Apr. 2019. (I.F. = 9.5). (as corresponding author).
27. Prabhu, S.M.; Pawar, R.R.; Sasaki, K, and Park, C.M. A mechanistic investigation of highly stable nano ZrO2 decorated nitrogen-rich azacytosine tethered graphene oxide-based dendrimer for the removal of arsenite from water. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 370, pp. 1474-1484, March 2019. (I.F. = 13.2).
26. Prabhu, S.M.; Imamura, S.; and Sasaki, K. Mono-, di- and tricarboxylic acid facilitated lanthanum-based organic frameworks: Insights into the structural stability and mechanistic approach for superior adsorption of arsenate from water. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. vol. 7, pp. 6917-6928, March 2019. (I.F. = 7.3).
25. Prabhu, S.M.; Srinivasarao, K; Park, C.M.; Sasaki, K. Synthesis of modulator-driven highly stable zirconium-fumarate frameworks and mechanistic investigations of their arsenite and arsenate adsorption from aqueous solutions. CrystEngComm. vol. 21, pp. 2320-2332, Jan. 2019. (I.F. = 2.6).
https://doi.org/10.1039/C8CE01424H
The authors would like to dedicate this paper to their supervisor, Prof. Keiko Sasaki, Department of Earth Resources Engineering, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan on the occasion of her 60th birthday.
24. Prabhu, S.M.; Khan, A. Farzana, M.H.; Hwang, G.C.; Lee, W.; Lee, G. Synthesis and characterization of graphene oxide-doped nano-hydroxyapatite and its adsorption performance of toxic diazo dyes from aqueous solution. Journal of Molecular Liquids. vol. 269, pp. 746-754, Aug. 2018. (I.F. = 5.2).
23. Srinivasarao, K; Prabhu, S.M.; Luo, W.; Sasaki, K. Enhanced adsorption of perchlorate by gemini surfactant-modified montmorillonite: Synthesis, characterization and their adsorption mechanism. Applied Clay Science. vol. 163, pp. 46-55, July 2018. (I.F. = 5.8).
22. Prabhu, S.M.; Chuaicham, C.; Sasaki, K. A mechanistic approach for the synthesis of carboxylate-rich carbonaceous biomass-doped lanthanum-oxalate nanocomplex for arsenate adsorption. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering. vol. 6, pp. 6052-6063, Apr. 2018. (I.F. = 7.3).
21. Elanchezhiyan, S. SD.; Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Effective adsorption of oil droplets from oil-in-water emulsion using metal ions encapsulated biopolymers: Role of metal ions and their mechanism in oil removal. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. vol. 112, pp. 294-305, Jan. 2018. (I.F. = 8.5).
20. Prabhu, S.M.; Sasaki, K. Fabrication of chitosan-reinforced ZrxAl1-xOOH nanocomposites and their arsenite and fluoride depollution densities from single/binary systems. ChemistrySelect. vol. 2, pp. 6375-6387, July 2017. (I.F. = 2.0).
19. Preethi, J.; Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Effective adsorption of hexavalent chromium using biopolymer assisted oxyhydroxide materials from aqueous solution. Reactive & Functional Polymers. vol.117, pp.16-24, May 2017. (I.F. = 5.1).
18. Prabhu, S.M.; Koilraj, P.; Sasaki, K. Synthesis of sucrose-derived porous carbon-doped ZrxLa1-xOOH materials and their superior performance for the simultaneous immobilization of arsenite and fluoride from binary systems. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 325, pp.1-13, May 2017. (I.F. = 13.2).
17. Khan, A.; Prabhu, S.M.; Park, J.; Lee, W.; Chon, C.-M.; Ahn, J.S.; Lee, G. Azo dye decolorization by ZVI under circum-neutral pH conditions and the characterization of ZVI corrosion products. Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry. vol. 47, pp. 86-93, Nov. 2017. (I.F. = 6.0).
16. Prabhu, S.M.; Elanchezhiyan, S. SD; Lee, G.; Meenakshi, S. Defluoridation of water by Tea-bag model using La3+ modified synthetic resin@chitosan biocomposite. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. vol. 91, pp.1002-1009, May 2016. (I.F. = 8.5).
15. Prabhu, S.M.; Elanchezhiyan, S.SD; Lee, G.; Meenakshi, S. Defluoridation of water by graphene oxide supported needle-like complex adsorbents. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials. vol. 26, pp. 834-844, Apr. 2016. (I.F. = 3.9).
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-016-0372-0
14. Prabhu, S.M.; Elanchezhiyan, S. SD; Lee, G.; Khan, A.; Meenakshi, S. Assembly of nano-sized hydroxyapatite onto graphene oxide sheets via in-situ fabrication method and its prospective application for defluoridation studies. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 300, pp. 334-342, Apr. 2016. (I.F. = 13.2).
13. Elanchezhiyan, S. SD; Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Treatment of emulsified oil using biopolymer assisted materials. Polymer Composites. vol. 39, pp. E261-E270, June 2016. (I.F. = 4.7).
12. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Defluoridation of water using dicarboxylic acids mediated chitosan-polyaniline/zirconium biopolymeric complex. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. vol. 85, pp.16-22, Dec. 2015. (I.F. = 8.5).
11. Prabhu, S.M.; Subaramanian, M.; Meenakshi, S. A simple one-pot in-situ method for the synthesis of aluminum and lanthanum binary oxyhydroxides in chitosan template towards defluoridation of water. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 283, pp.1081-1089, Aug. 2015. (I.F. = 13.2).
10. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. A dendrimer-like hyper branched chitosan beads toward fluoride adsorption from water. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. vol. 78, pp. 280-286, Apr. 2015. (I.F. = 8.5).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2015.04.002
This is the 100th paper of Dr. S. Meenakshi and she dedicates this paper to the memory of her supervisor and mentor Prof. G. Karthikeyan (Rtd), Department of Chemistry, The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University, Gandhigram, India for his excellent contribution in the field of defluoridation.
9. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Novel one-pot synthesis of dicarboxylic acids mediated alginate-zirconium biopolymeric complex for defluoridation of water. Carbohydrate Polymers. vol. 120, pp. 60-68, Nov. 2014. (I.F. = 12.5).
8. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Chemistry of defluoridation by one-pot synthesized dicarboxylic acids mediated polyacrylamide-zirconium complex. Chemical Engineering Journal. vol. 262, pp. 224-234, Sep. 2014. (I.F. = 13.2).
7. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Synthesis of surface coated hydroxyapatite powders for fluoride removal from aqueous solution. Powder Technology. vol. 268, pp. 306-315, Aug. 2014. (I.F. = 4.6).
6. Prabhu, S.M.; Viswanathan, N.; Meenakshi, S. Defluoridation of water using chitosan assisted ethylenediamine functionalized synthetic polymeric blends. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. vol. 70, pp. 621-627, July 2014. (I.F. = 8.5).
5. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Synthesis of metal ion loaded silica gel/chitosan biocomposite and its fluoride uptake studies from water. Journal of Water Process Engineering. vol. 3, pp. 144-150, June 2014. (I.F. = 6.7).
4. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Enriched fluoride sorption using chitosan supported mixed metal oxides beads: Synthesis, characterization and mechanism. Journal of Water Process Engineering. vol. 2, pp. 96-104, May 2014. (I.F. = 6.7).
3. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Defluoridation of water using synthesized Zr(IV) encapsulated silica gel/chitosan biocomposite: Adsorption isotherms and kinetic studies. Desalination and Water Treatment. vol. 53, pp. 3592-3603, Nov. 2013. (I.F. = 1.0).
https://doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2013.871347
2. Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Effect of metal ions loaded onto iminodiacetic acid functionalized cation exchange resin for selective fluoride removal. Desalination and Water Treatment. vol. 52, pp. 2527-2536, Mar. 2013. (I.F. = 1.0).
https://doi: 10.1080/19443994.2013.792747
1. Viswanathan, N.; Prabhu, S.M.; Meenakshi, S. Development of amine functionalized co-polymeric resins for selective fluoride sorption. Journal of Fluorine Chemistry. vol.153, pp.143-150, Apr. 2013. (I.F. = 1.9).