Functional Materials Research Laboratory (FMRL)
"Designing multifunctional materials for an efficient optical, electrical, magnetic, energy storage, photovoltaic and biological applications”
Functional Materials Research Laboratory (FMRL) was established in June 2021 at Sri Sairam Engineering College, Chennai to promote innovation and to build up Functional Materials. Functional materials are a group of engineered and advanced materials such as Molecular crystals, Semiconductors, Polymers and Nanomaterials that are synthesized and designed for some unique function with tailor-made properties. The research on their characterization will give significant contribution for future technologies.
Therefore our research work mainly focuses on the Crystal growth, Nanomaterials, Thermoelectric, Photovoltaics, Ceramics, Polymers, Optical materials, Magnetic materials, Mechanical shock wave treatment and Biomaterials.
The FMRL Lab gains more consideration due to its diverse field of research with large volume of publications in functional materials. The Prime Goal of FMRL is to develop unique materials for various optical, electronic and magnetic devices.
About the FMRL Laboratory Head
Name : Dr. N. Sivakumar
Email : sivakumar.phy@sairam.edu.in/ head.fmrl@sairam.edu.in
Ph.D : University of Madras
Dr. N. Sivakumar is an Associate Professor and head of Functional Materials Research Laboratory (FMRL), Sri Sai Ram Engineering College. He completed UG degree from Aringar Anna Govt. Arts College, Villupuram (Thiruvalluvar University) in the academic year 2004-2007 with University Rank. He received class topper award for PG degree from Presidency College (University of Madras) in May, 2009. He started his research in crystal growth in 2011 and has successfully completed Ph.D degree in 2015.
He has 14 years of experience in research and has published about 55 research papers in the reputed peer reviewed Journals. Presented his research outcome in many national and international conferences and attended many scientific events like seminars and workshops. His research publication reveals his expertise in growth of 2D single crystals. He has wide knowledge in growing crystals by many growth techniques like slow cooling, unidirectional growth and melt growth methods.
At present he is focusing on developing functional materials for various applications including Supercapacitors, solar cells and laser devices. He has 14 years of experience in teaching as a Guest lecturer as well as Assistant Professor in the department of Physics. During his teaching tenure, he has co-ordinated events like guest lecturers, project expo, IRP awareness program and national and international conferences. His academic and research work will sound his knowledge in both the fields.
Dr. N. Sivakumar has received Dr. R. Gopalakrishnan National Award for Best thesis in crystal growth from Indian Association for Crystal Growth in the year 2018, during the National Seminar on Crystal Growth held at Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu. He has completed Postdoctoral Research work during the year 2017-2020 awarded by University Grants Commission (Dr. S. Kothari Postdoctoral Fellow), Government of India. He has also received a research grant from Department of Science and Technology (DST-TARE) in 2021 and collaborating with various international institutions such as King Sadu University (Saudi Arabia), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS, Japan) and Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences (Poland). He is a life member of Indian Association for Crystal Growth (IACG), Indian Association of Physics Teachers (IAPT) and member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
Research
Projects
Currently we have three ongoing funded research projects and applied for more grants in some funding agencies to support the doctoral students.
| Sl.No | Title of the project | Position | Funding Agency | Duration | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Development of novel 2D organic−inorganic hybrid halide perovskite materials for efficient Photovoltaic applications | Principal Investigator | DST-TARE, Delhi. (Rs. 18,30,000/-) | 3 Years (Dec.2021-Nov. 2024) | Ongoing |
| 2 | Researchers Supporting Project (RSP-2021/78) | Principal Investigator | King Saud University (Rs. 50,000/-) | Long term (10.06.2021) | Ongoing |
| 3 | Investigation of novel ABC ternary polycrystalline materials for microwave dielectric applications | Principal Investigator | UGC-DAE CSR (Rs. 1,35,000/-) | 3 Years (April 2022-March 2025) | Ongoing |
| 4 | Researchers Supporting Project (RSP-2023R/78) | Principal Investigator | King Saud University (Rs. 50,000/-) | Long term (10.01.2023) | Ongoing |
Publications
Peer reviewed Scopus/SCI indexed international publications of our FMRL Lab has certified our position on the worldwide.
- N. Sivakumar, K. Tashiro, Ali Alsulmi, R. Jayavel, Investigation on p-nitrobenzylidene p-phenylamineaniline: An organic optical single crystal developed by solution route for optoelectronic devices, Optical Materials, doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114173, 143 (2023) 114173. ISSN: 0957-4522 (Q2).
- N. Kanagathara, N. Sivakumar, M. K. Marchewka, J. Janczak, Ali Alsulmi, V. Yogaraj, E. Murugan, Structure, spectroscopic, optical, photoluminescence, and thermal characterization of 2-amino 3-picolinium arsenate crystalline material, J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 34 (2023)1573, doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10974-x, ISSN: 0957-4522 (Q2).
- N. Sivakumar, Subhashis Saha, Ramakrishna Madaka, Narendra Bandaru, Jatindra Kumar Rath, Investigation on the structural, spectral and optical properties of MAPbI3.H2O and MAPbI3 perovskite crystals for photovoltaic cells, J Mater Sci: Mater Electron. 34, (2023) 1193. doi.org/10.1007/s10854-023-10607-3, I.F. 2.478, ISSN: 0957-4522 (Q2).
- N. Sivakumar, P. Vijayakumar, R. Jayavel, Ali Alsalme, Abdullah S. Alsulami, Yuui Yokota, Crystal structure, dielectric and magnetic studies of pure and Sr substituted LaFeO3 single crystal grown by optical floating zone technique, J. Alloys Compd. 943 (2023) 169161. doi.org /10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.169161, I.F. 6.371, ISSN: 0925-8388 (Q1)
- N. Sivakumar, J. Gajendiran, Ali Alsalme, Kentaro Tashiro, Structural, morphological, optical, magnetic and electrochemical behavior of solid state synthesized pure and Sr-doped LaFeO3 nanoparticles, Physica B 641 (2022) 414086. doi.org/10.1016/j.physb.2022.414086, I.F. 2.988, ISSN: 0921-4526 (Q3)
- J. Venkatamuthukumar, Ali Alsalme, A. Jagadesan, A. Rajendira Prasad, N. Sivakumar, Dielectric studies of pure and ferric (Fe3+) ion doped potassium hydrogen phthalate single crystals for potential device performances, AIP Conference Proceedings 2464, 030005 (2022) 1-5. doi.org/10.1063/5.0082411, I.F. 0.4801, ISSN: 0094-243X
- J. Gajendiran , S. Gnanam, V.P. Senthil, J. Ramana Ramya, K. Ramachandran, V. Vijayakumar, S. Gokul Raj, G. Ramesh Kumar, N. Sivakumar, Hydrothermal synthesis of undoped and inner transition metals (neodymium (Nd), gadolinium (Gd)) doped tin monosulfide (SnS) nanostructures: Comparative study of the morphological, opto-magnetic properties and antibacterial performance, Chemical Physics Letters, 796 (2022) 139569. doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2022.139569, I.F. 2.328, ISSN: 0009-2614 (Q3)
- N. Sivakumar, J. Venkatamuthukumar, Magesh Murugesan, Ali Alsalme, Crystal structure, spectroscopic, crystalline perfection and optical studies of a potential optical material: Bis-glycine hydrobromide, Opt. Mater. 122 (2021) 111730. doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2021.111730, Citation: 0, I.F. 3.08, ISSN: 0957-4522 (Q2)
- N. Sivakumar, J. Venkatamuthukumar, Ali Alsalme, Growth, structural, spectroscopic, optical, and mechanical studies of potassium hydrogen phthalate single crystals with glycine as additive, J Mater Sci: Mater Electron. 32, (2021) 18978–18993. doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06413-4, Citation: 0, I.F. 2.220, ISSN: 0957-4522 (Q2)
- N. Sivakumar, P. Nagaraju, A. Alsalme, A. Alghamdi, R. Jayavel, Enhanced electrochemical performance of lanthanum ferrite decorated reduced graphene oxide nanocomposite electrodes prepared by in-situ microwave irradiation for energy storage applications, Int J Energy Res. 45 (2021) 5272-5282. doi.org/10.1002/er.6146, Citation: 0, I.F. 3.74, ISSN: 1099-114X. (Q1)
- N. Sivakumar, G. Anbalagan, R. Jayavel, Reply to the comments on the paper: Crystal design, thermal and dielectric behavior of novel silver (Ag) co-ordinated thiourea single crystals, Mater. Lett. 280 (2020) 128674. doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.128674 Citation: 0, I.F. 3.019, ISSN: 0167-577X (Q2)
- A. Jagadesan, N. Sivakumar, S. Arjunan, G. Parthipan, Growth, structural, optical, thermal and dielectric behaviour of a novel organic nonlinear optical (NLO) material: Benzimidazolium trichloroacetate monohydrate, Optical Materials, 109 (2020) 110285. doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2020.110285, Citation: 1, I.F. 2.779, ISSN: 0925-3467 (Q2)
- N. Sivakumar, J. Kanchanadevi, M. Govindarajan, R. Jayavel, G. Anbalagan, Theoretical investigation on the crystal structure, spectral and optical properties of a novel organic optical material: (Acetoxy) (2-methylphenyl) methylacetate, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1219 (2020) 128579. doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2020.128579. Citation:1, I.F. 2.120, ISSN: 0022-2860 (Q3)
- J. Venkatamuthukumar, N. Sivakumar, R. Jayavel, G. Anbalagan, Synthesis, structure and spectroscopic investigations of a metal-organic crystal: Thiourea silver nitrate for optical devices, AIP Conference Proceedings 2265, 030410 (2020) 1-4. doi.org/10.1063/5.0017262, Citation:0, I.F. 0.4801, ISSN: 0094-243X
- J. Gajendirana, V.P. Senthil, J. Ramana ramya, N. Sivakumar, T. Shanmugavel, S. Gokul raj, G. Ramesh kumar, The influence of temperature on the structural, morphological, optical, electrical, hemocompatibility and magnetic characterization of CoFe2O4 nanostructures, J. Optoelectron. Adv. Mater. 22 (2020) 286 – 297. Citation:0, I.F. 0.588, ISSN: 1454 – 4164 (Q4)
- J. Gajendiran, S. Gnanam, V. Vijaya Kumar, K. Ramachandran, J. Ramana Ramya, S. Gokul Raj, N. Sivakumar, Structural, optical and photocatalytic properties of ZnS spherical/flake nanostructures by sugar-assisted hydrothermal process, Chemical Physics Letters 754 (2020) 137639. doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2020.137639. Citation:2, I.F. 1.901, ISSN: 0009-2614 (Q3)
- N. Sivakumar, G. Anbalagan, R. Jayavel, Crystal design, thermal and dielectric behavior of novel silver (Ag) co-ordinated thiourea single crystals, Mater. Lett. 272 (2020) 127899. doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.127899. Citation:4, I.F. 3.019, ISSN: 0167-577X (Q2)
- N. Sivakumar, J. Gajendiran, R. Jayavel, Microstructural, optical, electrochemical and magnetic properties of hydrothermal synthesized zincite/carbon (ZnO/C) composite, Chem. Phys. Lett. 745, (2020) 137262. doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2020.137262. Citation:1, I.F. 1.901, ISSN: 0009-2614 (Q3)
- K. Krishnaraj, N. Sivakumar, P. Praveen Kumar, Growth, spectral, mechanical, electrical and optical characterization of guanidinium hydrogen succinate single crystal, Bull. Mater. Sci. 43 (2020) 1-7. doi.org/10.1007/s12034-019-2019-6. Citation:2, I.F. 1.260, ISSN: 0250-4707 (Q4)
- J. Gajendiran, N. Sivakumar, C. Parthasaradhi Reddya, J. Ramana Ramya, The effect of calcination’s temperature on the structural, morphological, optical behaviour, hemocompatibility and antibacterial activity of nanocrystalline Co3O4 powders, Ceramics International, 46 (2020) 5469-5476. doi.org. 10.1016/j.ceramint.2019.10.261. Citation:3, I.F. 3.450. ISSN: 0272-8842 (Q1)
Insights
Facilities
Box Furnace
What is this? Furnaces are used to provide continuous heating to process samples and materials. They are generally built from carbide steel material so that they can maintain high temperatures without breaking down. Research furnaces are mainly used to study the structural nature of the materials at variable temperature.
Specifications: Temperature: 1200 ºC, Maintained environment, Programmable control panel, 16 segment
Research Focus: Preparation of Inorganic compounds, Heat treatment process on various nanocomposite and bone materials.
Ultrasonicator
What is this? It is used in the Process of applying sound energy through an ultrasonic bath or an ultrasonic probe to agitate particles in a sample material. It is used in academic, clinical and forensic laboratories that need to disintegrate cells, bacteria, spores or tissue.
Specification: Operated up to 60 ºC, 230 V, 15 Amps.
Research Focus: Prepared Nanomaterials can be dispersed in to well defined particles which will be highly helpful in taking SEM/TEM photographs. It is also useful in the synthesis of nanocomposites.
Fume Cupboard
What is this? A fume cupboard is a ventilation apparatus designed to remove hazardous or toxic vapors, fumes, and dusts outside the laboratory. This type of laboratory equipment is designed to protect workers or researchers from inhaling toxic gases while protecting the product or the experiment.
Specification: 18 Inches height, 2 exhaust fan motors.
Research Use: It is used in synthesizing organic and inorganic crystals, perovskites, nanocomposite. It is also used in temperature dependent synthesis and reflux processes.
Constant Temperature Bath with cooling
What is this? Constant temperature bath (CTB) is used to perform certain chemical reactions which occur at high temperature. It is highly preferred to use for flammable chemicals in order to prevent ignition.
Specification: Temperature range from 20 to 60 ºC, Temperature controller and in/out water circulation.
Research Use: For the growth of single crystals, constant temperature should be maintained throughout its growth period. Temperature uniformity in and around the mother solution is more important in crystal growth to avoid secondary nucleation. By using CTB, slow evaporation as well as slow cooling process can be applied for the growth of crystals.
Hot Air Oven
What is this? : A hot air oven is essential laboratory equipment that uses to dry heat (hot air) to sterilize laboratory components and samples. This type of sterilization is also known as dry heat sterilization.
Specification: Temperature range from room temperature to 200ºC along with a temperature controller.
Research Use: It is used to synthesize Inorganic Nanomaterials and Magnetic powders. It is also used in various low temperature heat treatment processes. It uses to sterilize laboratory components and samples.
Hydrothermal Autoclave
What is this? : The Hydrothermal Autoclave is used for hydrothermal reaction process at high pressure and high temperature. It is Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or Teflon lined hydrothermal autoclave. It consists of two parts; outer high-quality stainless steel jacket and inner Teflon liner or Teflon chamber. In the Teflon-lined autoclave, the reaction is carried out at maximum 240 ºC. However the safe temperature is 200 ºC. This apparatus is widely used in the scientific laboratory, research and development labs, quality analysis section in industries and institutional organizations.
Specification: Operating temperature: ≤ 240 °C, Safe temperature limit: 200 °C, Pressure: ≤ 3 MPa, Heating/Cooling Rate: ≤5 °C/min.
Research Use: It is used to synthesize Inorganic Nanomaterials and Magnetic powders. It is also used in various low temperature heat treatment processes.
Activities
We are actively working on various research fields such as Crystallography, Crystal growth, Nanomaterials, Solar cells, Thermoelectrics, Ceramics, Spectroscopy and DFT calculations, Thermal kinetics approaches and Biomaterials for the development of advanced functional materials and their potential use.
Crystallography
The ORTEP molecular structure of the Thiourea Silver (I) Nitrate crystalline compound, showing displacement ellipsoids drawn at 30% probability level. H atoms are removed for structure clarity.
We are synthesizing Organic and Inorganic crystalline materials at FMRL Lab using solution process, mechanochemical synthesis method and solid state reactions. Synthesized materials are purified by repeated recrystallization processes and are subjected to single crystal X-ray diffraction study. The collected diffracted data will be analyzed and solved the crystal structure solved by directed methods (SHELXL-97) and refined by a full matrix (SHELXL-97) least square procedure.
Crystal Growth
Growth of single crystals is considered to be the pillars of advanced technology. “Who dominated, materials dominated technology”. To expedite research interest in crystal growth, it demands deep knowledge of science and technology since single crystals have vital importance in the technological world. Crystal growth never has an independent individuality and is the part of crystallography until few centuries back.
Many single crystals play vital role in important areas of service to the humanity, namely science, medicine, engineering, technology, defence and space science. In addition to above, crystals are mainly used in piezoelectric, photo-refractive, acousto-optic, electro-optic, photo-elastic applications. Crystals also have importance in radiation detectors, transducers, laser hosts, harmonic generators, parametric amplifiers, Bragg cells, etc. Thus the above mentioned developments could be achieved only by the availability of single crystals like silicon, germanium, gallium, gallium arsenide and growth of new nonlinear optical organic, inorganic and semi-organic single crystals.
Solution Growth
Solution Grown single crystals grown at FMRL Laboratory
Solution growth is a simple, cost advantage method for the production of technologically important single crystals. It is the most widely used technique for the growth of crystals, when the starting materials are unstable at high temperatures. This method mainly depends on the solubility of solute on the thermodynamical conditions like temperature, pressure and solvent concentration. Hence, this method is adopted for the materials having moderate to high solubility in the temperature range from RT to 100 °C at atmospheric pressure. Bulk sized single crystals having high solubility with respect to the temperature, can be grown from solution growth.
Melt Growth
Cut-Polished (a) LaFeO3 and (b) LaSrFeO3 Single Crystals using optical floatingzone method
Melt growth is the process of crystallization of fusion and resolidification of the pure material from a melt by cooling the liquid below its freezing point. In this technique, apart from possible contamination from crucible materials and surrounding atmosphere, no impurities are introduced in the growth process and the rate or growth is normally much higher than possible by other methods. Melt growth is commercially the most important method of crystal growth.
Nanomaterials
(a & b) development of LaFeO3 nanoparticles on rGO layers in 5 µm scale and
(c & d) spherical morphology of LaFeO3 nanoparticles on rGO layers in 2 µm scale
Nanotechnology is the general term for designing and making materials which depends on specific structure at the nanoscale (100 nm or less). It includes devices or systems made by manipulating individual atoms or molecules, as well as materials which contain very small structures. They may be in the form of particles, tubes, rods or fibers. The materials in the form of nano scale shows improved physico-chemical properties than that are in the in the bulk form.
Spectroscopy and DFT Calculations
(a) DOS spectrum and (b) HOMO-LUMO DFT diagram of Acetoxy derivative molecule
Spectroscopy is a potential tool for studying the structures of atoms and molecules. The large number of wavelengths emitted by these systems makes it possible to inspect their structures in detail, including the electron configurations of ground and various excited states. Spectroscopy also provides a precise analytical method for finding the constituents in material having unknown chemical composition. In a typical spectroscopic analysis, concentration of a few parts per million of a trace element in a material can be detected through its spectrum.
Density functional theory (DFT) is a quantum-mechanical (QM) computational method used in chemistry and physics to calculate the electronic structure of atoms, molecules and solids. The real forte of DFT is its favourable price/performance ratio compared with electron-correlated wave function-based methods such as Møller–Plesset perturbation theory or coupled cluster. Thus, more relevant molecular systems can be studied with sufficient accuracy, thereby expanding the predictive power inherent in electronic structure theory. As a result, DFT is now by far the most widely used electronic structure method. The huge importance of DFT in physics and chemistry is evidenced by the 1998 award of the Nobel Prize to Walter Kohn ‘for his development of the density-functional theory’.
Thermal kinetics Approaches
(a) TG, (b) DTG and (c) DTA curves of Phenyl derivative molecule at different heating rates (5, 10 and 15 ºC min-1).
Methods of thermal analysis and their kinetic models are most widely used in almost all the branches, from foods and pharmacy to materials, glasses and polymers where changes in thermal activities of the sample are monitored under different temperature conditions like controlled heating and cooling atmospheres. We are focusing research work on the thermal kinetic studies to understand the fundamental characteristics of materials as well as their large range of utility in quality control, improvement and research in industry and academia.
Bone materials
SEM Photographs of human bones sintered at different temperatures ranging from 250 to 750 ºC.
Bone is a composite of proteins such as collagen and minerals such as calcium. Together these materials give bone a unique combination of strength and elasticity. We at FMRL Lab studying the effect of temperature on human bone in order to understand their structure, porosity, strength, thermal stability and mechanical stabilities.
Collaborations
National Collaborators
IITM, Chennai
CLRI, Chennai
IGCAR, Kalpakkam
Anna University, Chennai
National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi
Delhi University, New Delhi
The University of Burdwan, West Bengal
Kakatiya University, Warangal
SSN Engineering College, Chennai
VIT University, Vellore
Presidency College, Chennai
Pachaiyappa College, Chennai
Loyola College, Chennai
Queen Mary’s College, Chennai
International Collaborators
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Japan
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden
Institute of Low Temperature and Structure Research, Polish Academy of Sciences, Poland
National Isotope Centre, GNS Science, New Zealand
Universidad Austral de Chile, Chile
King Saud University, Saudi Arabia
MoU’s
MASTEK LIMITED, Mumbai, India
Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai, India
Service Platform/Consultancy
FMRL Instrument Consultancy
FMRL encourages Sairam College residents and outsiders for sample analysis. Payment for the sample analysis is made online through NEFT or DD. Researchers are encouraged to send their samples, along with payment information, to the following address
Contact Person
Dr. N. Sivakumar
FMRL Lab Head
Functional Materials Research Laboratory (FMRL)
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College
West Tambaram
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600044
Phone: 044-2251 2220/2221
Mobile: 8807337714
Email: head.fmrl@sairam.edu.in
Account Details
| Bank Name | City Union Bank |
| Account Name | Sairam Industrial Consultancy |
| Account Number | 50010101298376 |
| Branch | Poonthandalam |
| IFSC Code | CIUB0000634 |
| MICR No. | 600054125 |
Charges: Outside samples: Rs.400/- per sample (from RT to any desired 3 temperatures up to 150 °C)
Note: For more than 4 temperatures, need to pay Rs. 100/- extra per temperature
Impedance Analyzer –LCR Meter
Instrument: Impedance Analyzer
Specification: HIOKI IM3536 LCR Meter
Year of installation: June, 2023.
Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 6 MHz
Temperature Range: Room temperature to 150 °C
Functions: L, C, R (ac), Q, tan delta, impedance, phase – Series or Parallel circuit
About Instrument and its applications
The impedance analyzer (HIOKI IM3536 LCR Meter) is designed to study the dielectric properties of the samples in the frequency range from 50Hz to 6MHz in the temperature range from Room temperature to 150°C. The impedance data contains Tan δ, Impedance (z), Cp, Rp, Rdc, Lp, Cs, Rs, Ls, Q-factor (Q), Reactance, Admittance, Conductance, Susceptance, phase from which dielectric parameters such as dielectric constant, loss, complex permittivity, conductivity and resistivity can be obtained.
Sample Requirements:
- Powder samples should be pelletized (Specifications: dia. ≈10 mm & Thickness ≈5 mm).
- Crystals with dimension (Specifications: Length ≈10 mm, Breadth ≈10 mm, thickness ≈5 mm) should be polished in all the sides.
- Samples will not be returned.
FMRL Lab Consultancy
| Mode | I | II | III |
| Duration | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
| Fee (INR) Rs. | 5,000 /- | 10,000 /- | 20,000 /- |
- Only limited slots can be booked.
- Send the soft copy of your project proposal duly signed by the Supervisor or Head of Department to headfmrl@sairam.edu.in.
- Requisition form must be submitted based on the acceptance of the proposal.
- Additional charges will be collected for chemicals and glassware’s (if needed).
FMRL encourages Sairam College residents and outsiders for sample analysis. Payment for the sample analysis is made online through NEFT or DD. Researchers are encouraged to send their samples, along with payment information, to the following address:
Contact Person:
Dr. N. Sivakumar,
FMRL Lab Head,
Functional Materials Research Laboratory (FMRL),
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College,
West Tambaram,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600044.
Phone: 044-2251 2220/2221
Mobile: 8807337714
Email: head.fmrl@sairam.edu.in
Account Details:
Bank Name : City Union Bank
Account Name : Sairam Industrial Consultancy
Account Number : 50010101298376
Branch : Poonthandalam
IFSC Code : CIUB0000634
MICR No. : 600054125
Charges:
Outside samples: Rs.400/- per sample (from RT to any desired 3 temperatures up to 150 °C)
Note: For more than 4 temperatures, need to pay Rs. 100/- extra per temperature
Impedance Analyzer –LCR Meter
Instrument: Impedance Analyzer
Specification: HIOKI IM3536 LCR Meter
Year of installation: June, 2023.
Frequency Range: 50 Hz to 6 MHz
Temperature Range: Room temperature to 150 °C
Functions: L, C, R (ac), Q, tan delta, impedance, phase – Series or Parallel circuit
About Instrument and its applications
The impedance analyzer (HIOKI IM3536 LCR Meter) is designed to study the dielectric properties of the samples in the frequency range from 50Hz to 6MHz in the temperature range from Room temperature to 150°C. The impedance data contains Tan δ, Impedance (z), Cp, Rp, Rdc, Lp, Cs, Rs, Ls, Q-factor (Q), Reactance, Admittance, Conductance, Susceptance, phase from which dielectric parameters such as dielectric constant, loss, complex permittivity, conductivity and resistivity can be obtained.
Sample Requirements:
- Powder samples should be pelletized (Specifications: dia. ≈10 mm & Thickness ≈5 mm).
- Crystals with dimension (Specifications: Length ≈10 mm, Breadth ≈10 mm, thickness ≈5 mm) should be polished in all the sides.
- Samples will not be returned
Program offered by FMRL
Research Internship Training Program (RITP)
Benefits:
- To acquire hands on training on the equipment’s
- To learn basics of the equipment’s for synthesis
- To develop practical knowledge
- To understand the basic synthesis process of functional materials
- To know the real use of the testing instruments
Course Duration: 15 days (6 months once)
Note:
- Only limited seats are available. Book your seats through e-mail (fmrl@sairam.edu.in)
- You can do the payment process after receiving the conformation mail.
- Certificate will be provided to all the selected participants.
Events
Ph.D PROGRAM
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College offers research program for eligible candidates to get Ph.D. in Physics under various fields of research such as Nanomaterials, Crystal growth, Solar cells, Thermoelectrics, Ceramic materials. Sri Sai Ram Engineering College provides a fellowship of Rs. 20,000 per month to the research scholars. The Ph.D. selection procedure follows the norms of Anna University.
Admissions to Ph.D. programs with the recognized Research Centre’s at all affiliated colleges are made by Centre for Research, Anna University, and Chennai twice a year. Aspiring research scholars are expected to get in touch with the recognized supervisors associated with the research centers to fix a tentative research topic and obtain their consent for being a supervisor to the applicant.
Post-graduate and undergraduate students satisfying suitable eligible criteria can apply for the Doctoral Research Program twice a year (for the odd-semester and even-semester) through Anna University Portal (https://cfr.annauniv.edu/research/academics/index.php). The Anna University portal gives the details of the academic credentials to be fulfilled by the candidates to apply for the same.
Contact details
Dr. N. Sivakumar,
FMRL Lab Head
Functional Materials Research Laboratory (FMRL),
Sri Sai Ram Engineering College,
West Tambaram,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu – 600044.
Phone: 044-2251 2220/2221
Mobile: 8807337714
Email: head.fmrl@sairam.edu.in