Varaprasad Kokkarachedu

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Varaprasad Kokkarachedu, PhD

Associate Professor

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1694-3447

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    20082024

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    • 2024

      Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticles: Properties and Applications Overview

      Congreve, R. C., Quezada, C. P. & Kokkarachedu, V., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 265-288 24 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      1 Scopus citations

    • Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications

      Vijayan, A., Ramadoss, S., Sisubalan, N., Gnanaraj, M., Chandrasekaran, K. & Kokkarachedu, V., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 175-200 26 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      1 Scopus citations

    • CuO Nanoparticles for Antimicrobial/Antiviral Applications

      Jayaramudu, T. & Kokkarachedu, V., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 97-118 22 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

    • Eco-Friendly Synthesis of MgO Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications: Advances, Challenges, and Future Prospects

      Sisubalan, N., Ramadoss, S., Gnanaraj, M., Vijayan, A., Chandrasekaran, K., Bhagavathi Sundaram, S., Chaiyavat, C. & Kokkarachedu, V., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 201-226 26 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      2 Scopus citations

    • Exploring the Medical Applications of SnO2 Nanomaterials: Antimicrobial, Antiviral, and Anticancer Therapies

      Chandrasekaran, K., Kokkarachedu, V., Sisubalan, N., Vijayan, A., Hendry Moses, P., Edison Raj Godwin, P., Kelvin Adaikalam, C., Gowri, S., Jason Mathews, J., Haja Hameed, A. S. & Ebenezar, J., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 227-242 16 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

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      1 Scopus citations

    • Graphene Oxide: A Promising Nanomaterial for Antibacterial and Antiviral Applications

      Quezada, C. P., Congreve, R. C. & Kokkarachedu, V., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 389-419 31 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

    • MXene-Based Nanocomposites for Antibacterial Applications

      Velidandi, A., Jayarambabu, N., Geetha, P. & Kokkarachedu, V., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 305-330 26 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

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      1 Scopus citations

    • Nanoparticles in Modern Antimicrobial and Antiviral Applications

      Kokkarachedu, V. & Rotimi Sadiku, E., 2024, Nanoparticles in Modern Antimicrobial and Antiviral Applications. Springer, (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences).

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      1 Scopus citations

    • Silver Nanoparticles: A Promising Antimicrobial and Antiviral Material in Advanced Healthcare Applications

      Kokkarachedu, V., Cid, D. C., Jayaramudu, T., Sadiku, R., Congreve, R. C., Quezada, C. P., Sisubalan, N. & Chandrasekaran, K., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 1-17 17 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

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      4 Scopus citations

    • SiO2-Based Nanomaterials as Antibacterial and Antiviral Agents: Potential Applications

      Kokkarachedu, V., Chandrasekaran, K., Sisubalan, N., Jayaramudu, T., Vijayan, A. & Sadiku, R., 2024, Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media B.V., p. 65-95 31 p. (Nanotechnology in the Life Sciences; vol. Part F2344).

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      1 Scopus citations
    • 2022

      Polymeric materials for autoimmune diseases

      Varaprasad, K., Karthikeyan, C., Briones, R., Jayaramudu, T., Sadiku, E. R., Núñez, D. & Sisubalan, N., 2022, Polymeric Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications. Elsevier, p. 403-425 23 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      1 Scopus citations

    • Polymers used in green synthesis of nanoparticles and their importance in pharmaceutical and biomedical applications

      Jayaramudu, T., Adamus, G., Varaprasad, K., Reddy, K. K., Sisubalan, N., Patil, A. J. & Sadiku, E. R., 2022, Polymeric Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications. Elsevier, p. 125-163 39 p.

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      4 Scopus citations

    • The importance of polymers in the preparation of medical devices for human body applications

      Nandhini, S. N., Sisubalan, N., Gideon, V. A., Varaprasad, K., Jayaramudu, T. & Sadiku, E. R., 2022, Polymeric Biomaterials for Healthcare Applications. Elsevier, p. 1-39 39 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      2 Scopus citations
    • 2021

      The use of polymer nanocomposites in the aerospace and the military/defence industries

      Sadiku, E. R., Agboola, O., Mochane, M. J., Fasiku, V. O., Owonubi, S. J., Ibrahim, I. D., Abbavaram, B. R., Kupolati, W. K., Jayaramudu, T., Uwa, C. A., Daramola, O. O., Iheaturu, N. C., Nkuna, C., Sanni, S. E., Biotidara, O. F., Eze, A. A., Varaprasad, K., Adeyeye, O. A., Selatile, K. M. & Ndamase, A. S., 2021, Research Anthology on Military and Defense Applications, Utilization, Education, and Ethic. IGI Global, p. 323-356 34 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      7 Scopus citations
    • 2020

      Antibiotic Nanomaterials

      Varaprasad, K., Karthikeyan, C., KanikiReddy, V., Núñez, D., Sadiku, E. R. & Briones, R., 2020, Antibiotic Materials in Healthcare. Elsevier, p. 1-10 10 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      8 Scopus citations

    • Biomass and biowastes: renewable resources for biodegradable materials in advanced applications

      Briones, R. & Varaprasad, K., 2020, Biomass and Biowaste: New Chemical Products from Old. De Gruyter, p. 57-70 14 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      1 Scopus citations
    • 2019

      Biological, biomedical, and medical applications of graphene and graphene-based materials (G-bMs)

      Sadiku, E. R., Agboola, O., Ibrahim, I. D., Jamiru, T., Avabaram, B. R., Bandla, M., Kupolati, W. K., Olafusi, O. S., Tippabattini, J., Varaprasad, K., Areo, K. A., Agwuncha, S. C., Oboirien, B. O., Adesola, T. A., Nkuna, C., Olajide, J. L., Durowoju, M. O., Owonubi, S. J., Fasiku, V. O. & Aderibigbe, B. A. & 24 others, Ojijo, V. O., Desai, D., Dunne, R., Selatile, K., Makgatho, G., Khoathane, M. C., Mhike, W., Biotidara, O. F., Selvam, S. P., Nambiar, R. B., Perumal, A. B., Dludlu, M. K., Adeboje, A. O., Adeyeye, O. A., Sanni, S., Ndamase, A. S., Molelekwa, G. F., Kumar, K. R., Jayaramudu, J., Daramola, O. O., Mochane, M. J., Iheaturu, N., Diwe, I. & Chima, B., 2019, Handbook of Graphene. Wiley Blackwell, Vol. 8. p. 1-41 41 p.

      Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review

      3 Scopus citations

    • Bionanopolymers for Drug Delivery

      Fasiku, V. O., Owonubi, S. J., Mukwevho, E., Aderibigbe, B. A., Sadiku, E. R., Lemmer, Y., Babu Reddy, A., Manjula, B., Nkuna, C., Dludlu, M. K., Adeyeye, O. A., Varaprasad, K. & Tippabattini, J., 2019, Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer Nature, p. 191-220 30 p. (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials).

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      1 Scopus citations

    • Synthesis of Bio-Based and Eco-Friendly Nanomaterials for Medical and BioMedical Applications

      Sadiku, E. R., Agboola, O., Ibrahim, I. D., Babu Reddy, A., Bandla, M., Mabalane, P. N., Kupolati, W. K., Tippabattini, J., Varaprasad, K., Areo, K. A., Uwa, C. A., Eze, A. A., Agwuncha, S. C., Oboirien, B. O., Adesola, T. A., Nkuna, C., Aderibigbe, I. A., Owonubi, S. J., Fasiku, V. O. & Aderibigbe, B. A. & 27 others, Ojijo, V. O., Desai, D., Dunne, R., Selatile, K., Makgatho, G., Lethabane, M. L., Ogunbiyi, O. F., Adesina, O. T., Biotidara, O. F., Sellamuthu, P. S., Nambiar, R. B., Babu, A., Dludlu, M. K., Adeboje, A. O., Adeyeye, O. A., Sanni, S., Ndamase, A. S., Molelekwa, G. F., Kumar, K. R., Jayaramudu, J., Daramola, O. O., Mochane, M. J., Mokhane, T. C., Iheaturu, N. C., Adedoja, O., Hamam, Y. & Khalaf, B., 2019, Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer Nature, p. 283-312 30 p. (Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials).

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      5 Scopus citations
    • 2018

      Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) as scaffolds for tissue engineering

      Sadiku, E. R., Fasiku, V. O., Owonubi, S. J., Mukwevho, E., Aderibigbe, B. A., Lemmer, Y., Abbavaram, B. R., Manjula, B., Nkuna, C., Dludlu, M. K., Adeyeye, O. A., Selatile, K., Makgatho, G., Ndamase, A. S., Mabalane, P. N., Agboola, O., Sanni, S., Varaprasad, K., Tippabattini, J. & Kupolati, W. K. & 17 others, Adeboje, A. O., Jamiru, T., Ibrahim, I. D., Adekomaya, O. S., Eze, A. A., Dunne, R., Areo, K. A., Jayaramudu, J., Daramola, O. O., Periyar Selvam, S., Nambiar, R. B., Perumal, A. B., Mochane, M. J., Mokhena, T. C., Iheaturu, N., Diwe, I. & Chima, B., 2018, Polyhydroxyalkanoates: Biosynthesis, Chemical Structures and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 209-238 30 p.

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      1 Scopus citations
    • 2017

      Automotive components composed of polyolefins

      Sadiku, R., Ibrahim, D., Agboola, O., Owonubi, S. J., Fasiku, V. O., Kupolati, W. K., Jamiru, T., Eze, A. A., Adekomaya, O. S., Varaprasad, K., Agwuncha, S. C., Reddy, A. B., Manjula, B., Oboirien, B., Nkuna, C., Dludlu, M., Adeyeye, A., Osholana, T. S., Phiri, G. & Durowoju, O. & 5 others, Olubambi, P. A., Biotidara, F., Ramakokovhu, M., Shongwe, B. & Ojijo, V., 2017, Polyolefin Fibres: Structure, Properties and Industrial Applications: Second Edition. Elsevier Inc., p. 449-496 48 p.

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      17 Scopus citations

    • Biopolymers and their applications in biocomposites

      Manjula, B., Babul Reddy, A., Sadiku, E. R., Agboola, O., Bayode, B. L., Sivanjineyulu, V., Molelekwa, G. F., Jayaramudu, J., Raj Kumar, K., Nambiar, R. B., Babu, A., Periyar Selvam, S., Varaprasad, K., Ibrahim, I. D., Eze, A. A., Jamiru, T., Adekomaya, O. S. & Aderibigbe, I., 2017, Biocomposites: Properties, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 439-472 34 p.

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    • Fracture mechanisms and failure modes in biocomposites and bionanocomposites

      Sadiku, E. R., Agboola, O., Ibrahim, I. D., Olubambi, P. A., Avabaram, B. R., Bandla, M., Kupolati, W. K., Tippabattini, J., Varaprasad, K., Agwuncha, S. C., Oboirien, B. O., Phiri, G., Nkuna, C., Durowoju, M. O., Owonubi, S. J., Fasiku, V. O., Aderibigbe, B. A., Ojijo, V. O., Biotidara, O. F. & Adeboje, A. O. & 4 others, Adekomaya, O. S., Aderibigbe, I., Jamiru, T. & Dludlu, M. K., 2017, Biocomposites: Properties, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 239-270 32 p.

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      1 Scopus citations

    • Surface treatments of natural fibers, their effects on properties and the performance of composites

      Ibrahim, I. D., Agwuncha, S. C., Sadiku, E. R., Jamiru, T., Adekomaya, O. S., Kupolati, W. K., Agboola, O., Fasiku, V. O., Owonubi, J. S., Avabaram, B. R., Bandla, M., Eze, A. A., Varaprasad, K., Jayaramudub, T., Periyar Selvam, S., Babu, A., Nambiar, R. B. & Jarugala, J., 2017, Biocomposites: Properties, Performance and Applications. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 161-186 26 p.

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    • 2016

      Crystallization and Morphological Changes in Nanostructured Polymer Blends

      Agwuncha, S. C., Owonubi, S. J., Sadiku, E. R., Varaprasad, K., Ray, S. S., Periyar Selvam, S., Shittu, T. A., Shanavas, A. & Mukwevho, E., 2016, Design and Applications of Nanostructured Polymer Blends and Nanocomposite Systems. Elsevier Inc., p. 287-312 26 p.

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      3 Scopus citations

    • Nanostructured Polymer Blends for Gas/Vapor Barrier and Dielectric Applications

      Sadiku, E. R., Babul Reddy, A., Gnanasekarana, D., Oboirien, B., Aderibigbe, B. A., Varaprasad, K. & Goddeti, S. M. R., 2016, Design and Applications of Nanostructured Polymer Blends and Nanocomposite Systems. Elsevier Inc., p. 239-259 21 p.

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      9 Scopus citations
    • 2015

      Biomaterials: Design, Development and Biomedical Applications

      Raghavendra, G. M., Varaprasad, K. & Jayaramudu, T., 2015, Nanotechnology Applications for Tissue Engineering. Elsevier Inc., p. 21-44 24 p.

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      118 Scopus citations

    • Cell Encapsulation in Polymeric Self-Assembled Hydrogels

      Varaprasad, K., Vimala, K., Raghavendra, G. M., Jayaramudu, T., Sadiku, E. R. & Ramam, K., 2015, Nanotechnology Applications for Tissue Engineering. Elsevier Inc., p. 149-171 23 p.

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      16 Scopus citations

    • Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic Nanostructured Polymer Blends

      Babul Reddy, A., Siva Mohan Reddy, G., Sivanjineyulu, V., Jayaramudu, J., Varaprasad, K. & Sadiku, E. R., 2015, Design and Applications of Nanostructured Polymer Blends and Nanocomposite Systems. Elsevier Inc., p. 385-411 27 p.

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      13 Scopus citations

    • Side chain liquid crystalline polymers: Advances and applications

      Siva Mohan Reddy, G., Jayaramudu, J., Ray, S. S., Varaprasad, K. & Rotimi Sadiku, E., 2015, Liquid Crystalline Polymers. Springer International Publishing, Vol. 2. p. 389-415 27 p.

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      2 Scopus citations
    • 2013

      Nanostructured Liquid Crystals

      Reddy, G. S. M., Jayaramudu, J., Varaprasad, K., Sadiku, R., Jailani, S. A. & Aderibigbe, B. A., 2013, Nanostructured Polymer Blends. Elsevier Inc., p. 299-324 26 p.

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      4 Scopus citations

    • Significances of Nanostructured Hydrogels for Valuable Applications

      Varaprasad, K., Sadiku, E. R., Ramam, K., Jayaramudu, J. & Reddy, G. S. M., 2013, Nanostructured Polymer Blends. Elsevier Inc., p. 273-298 26 p.

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      3 Scopus citations