Areas of Current Research Interest:

• Catalysis/ Photocatalysis
• Solar Cells
• Super capactiors/ Battery
• Hydrophobic Surfaces

Contributions to Teaching:

• Ist Semester M Sc. Chemistry Material Science Students: Thermodynamics and Electro Chemistry.
• IInd Semester M Sc. Chemistry Material Science Students: Statistical Thermodynamics and Solid state Chemistry.
• IIIrd Semester M Sc. Chemistry Material Science Students: Analytical Chemistry
• IIIrd Semester M Sc. Chemistry Material Science Students: Physical Chemistry Practicals
• IVth Semester M Sc. Chemistry Material Science Students: Elective Ceramics and Composites
• Question Paper Setter for M. Sc Chemistry Course of Kerala University since 2016.
• Question Paper Scruitiny Board member for M. Sc Chemistry Course of Kerala University since 2016.

29th April 2016- till date (Head of the Department 16.02.2018)

Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry /Nano Science, Kannur University, Payyannur Campus

11th April-2011- 28th April 2016

Scientist, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, Thrissur, Kerala, India

21st October 2008- 8th April 2011

Post Doctoral Associate, Northwestern University, Evanston, USA, IL

Argonne national Laboratory, Argonne, Cass Avenue, USA, IL

Preparation and characterization of titania-graphene, titania-carbon nanotube one dimensional nanocomposites for photocatalytic applications. Electron Paramagnetic analysis of the specious evolved in the photocatalytic reduction reaction of carbon dioxide using different catalysts. Experienced in Transmission Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy,X-Ray Diffraction, Glancing angle X-ray diffraction, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, Electron Paramagnetic Spectroscopy.

April 2003- September 2008

Senior Research Fellow / Research Associate (CSIR) at NIIST (RRL-T), Trivandrum.

1. Inorganic/ceramic materials synthesis through aqueous as well hybrid processes involving sol-gel, hydrothermal processes for the synthesis of titania, alumina, silica, mixed oxides, aerogels and rare Earth Phosphates.
   
2. Preparation of nano-coatings by dip-coating and spin-coating techniques
   
3. Experienced in materials characterization by various experimental techniques using Particle size analyser, BET Specific Surface Area Analysis, Thermal Analysis (TGA, DTA,TMA) Techniques.
   

August 2002-March 2003

Research Fellow at NIIST (RRL-T), Trivandrum, India

Project Title: Development of Rare Earth Phosphate as Thermal Insulator

and Machinable Composite Ceramics,-funded by Indian Rare Earths, Mumbai, Prepared nanosized rare earth phosphate/ alumina composite using an aqueous sol-gel method.

October 2001-July 2002

Research Fellow at NIIST (RRL-T), Trivandrum, India

Project Title: Development of Sol-Gel Titania Ceramic Membranes - funded by Volkswagen Foundation, Germany, Developed mesoporous titania layer on porous substrate for membrane application, Fabrication of engineering materials using casting, pressing, molding, extrusion.

April 2001-September 2001

Research Fellow at Central Electrochemical Research Institute, Karaikudi, India. Project Title: Preparation of High Purity Calcium Metal, - funded by Department of Atomic Energy, Prepared 50 Kg highly pure calcium metal.

June 2000-April 2001

Worked as a Contract Analyst, Kochi, India, Analyzed pesticide and heavy metal residues in the spices.

Fellowships/Awards

• A Research Fellowship (CSIR-JRF) was awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) through a National Level Test, 2003.
• Lectureship was awarded by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) through a National Level Selection, 2002.
• Best Poster Award in 71st Annual Session of the Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS-2008), 59th Annual Session of All India Pottery Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), 33rd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Ceramics, Bangalore, India, January 9-11, 2008
• Best Poster Award in 70st Annual Session of the Indian Ceramic Society (InCerS-2007), 58th Annual Session of All India Pottery Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), 32rd Annual Session of Indian Institute of Ceramics, Visakhapatnam, India, January 8-10, 2007.

Project handled

• DST-SERB Fast track project entitled “Development of titania dye-sensitized solar cell applications”
• BRNS project entitled “ Development of doped titania nanostructure for hydrogen production”
• KSCSTE project entitled “ Development of titania photoanode on metal for low cost Solar cell applicatons”
• UGC –Start up grant Project entitled” Development of Infrared sensitive quantum dot sensitized nanostructured titania photoanode for solar cell and photocatalytic applications”
• Innovative Research Programme, Government of Kerala , Project entitled “Development of tin and lead based perovskite sensitised solar cell”

Professional Affiliations

• Life Member of Electron Microscope Society of India (EMSI) (Member ship No: LM 392)
• Life member of Indian Science Congress association (Membership No:L34276)

Invited Talks

• National Seminar on Recent challenges and progresses in chemistry (rcpc-2012), Government College, Kasargod, 10-11th February 2012. Talk entitled: Nanostructured Materials for Environmental and Energy Applications.
• National Seminar on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences, title talk: nanocrystalline titania for its functional applications” Payyanur College, Payyanur, February 14-15,2013.
• FDP programme, Govt. Eng. college Kozhikode, 22-26th July 2013 talk entitled: Dye sensitised solar cells.
• 11th Refresher Course in Chemistry from 04 to 24th October, 2013, UGC –HRDC Calicut University entitled : Nanomaterials.
• Three Day In house training programme on Nanoscience and Smart Materials,16-18th December 2013, Government Engineering college Thrissur. Talk entitled : nanostructured Materials for Energy and Environmental applications.
• Environmental day seminar on Climate Change Caused by Environmental Pollution and Advanced Techniques for Pollutant Treatment at Sree Neelakanta Govt. Sanskrit College, Department of Chemistry, Pattambi, 5th June 2014 talk entitled: Nanostructured Materials for Environmental Applications”.
• International seminar on Saturnatia of crystallography, Department of Chemistry, Little Flower College, Guruvayoor, 24 th July 2014 Talk entitled: Nanostructured Material for Energy and Environmental Applications.
• National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences, organized by Department of Chemistry, Carmel College, Mala in collaboration with BPCL Kochi Refinery, Talk entitled: Titania based nanomaterial for Solar cell and photocatalytic applications13-14 th August 2014.
• Academic staff College, Refresher Course, Kannur University, 15th August 2014 talk entitled: Semiconductor based photocatalysis and solar cells.
• DBT sponsored seminar on Recent Trends in Macromolecular Chemistry, Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, St Albert’s College, Ernakulam on 30th December 2014. Talk entitled: Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment.
• Science Expo-Scientia 2015 Department of Physics, Sree Krishna College , Guruvayoor, 6th February 2015.
• National Conference on Emerging Methods in Nanotechnology Organised by Department of Chemistry & Research Centre, Pazhassi Raja NSS college, Mattanur sponsored by UGC, Govt. of Inida on 17-18th September 2015 Talk entitled: titania based nanomaterial for Energy and Environmental applications.
• National Seminar on Current Developments in Material Sciences, organized by Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, sponsored by Kerala Higher Education Department, 6-7 January 2016 Talk entitled: Nanomaterials for Energy and Environment.
• Convergence 16-17 Multi disciplinary seminar Series, S.E.S. College, Sreekandapuram, Kannur on 1st March 2017. Talk entitled: Green Chemistry for Environmental Sustainability.
• Energy and Environmental application of nanomaterials, UGC-HRDC Refresher Course, Kannur University held at Department of Physics, SAT campus, Payyanur on 21st March 2017.
• Recent trends in advanced chemistry research (RTACR-2017), Department of Chemistry, Sree Narayana college, Kollam on 25th and 26th May 2017, Talk title: Energy and Environmental applications of nanomaterials.
• Natonal Seminar organized by POST Graduate and Research Department of Chemistry , Sir Syed College, Taliparamba in associton with KSCSTE, Thiruvananthapuram on 20-03-2018 talk entitled: Energy and Environmetal application of Nanomaterials.
• International Confernece on Green Methods for Seperation Purification and Nanomaterial Synthesis, GMSP & NS 2018, 24-25th April 2018 Organised by Centre for Nano and Material Sciences, JAIN University, Bangalore talk entitled:Energy and Environmental Applications of Titania Based Nanostructures.

Other Academic and Research activities

• Attended workshop on Electron Microscopy and Allied Techniques organized by National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology (NIIST) & Electron Microscopy Society of India (EMSI) held at NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram from July 14-18, 2008 .
• Attended workshop on Application of AFM techniques in chemistry and Materials Technology organized by Regional Research Laboratory –Trivandrum and Indian Ceramic Society Kerala Chapter, India, held at RRL-Trivandrum from January 16-20, 2006.
• As a reviewer in journals - Applied Surface Science, Fuels, Material Science Semiconductor Processing, Surface Science, Crystal Growth and Design, RSC advances and Langmuir.
• Doctoral Committee Chairman, Kannur University
• Chairman of the Entrance examination Kannur University
• Member of Board of Studies, Kannur University
• Chairman of University Examination, Kannur University
• Member of IQAC, Kannur University
• Coordinator of Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC), Kannur University
• Coordinator of Higher Education for Persons with Special Needs (HEPSN)

Students

1. Revathy K., Title: Synthesis of Copper nanostructures for Catalytic and solar cell applications (Kannur University, Joined on December 2016)
2. Thulasi K M. Title: Flexible nanostructured materials for solar cells and photocatalytic applications (Kannur University, Joined on June 2017)
3. Nisha V. K. Title: Synthesis and applications of two dimensional chalcoginides and its composites (Kannur University, Payyannur College)
4. Renjusha M. K. synthesis and applications of nitrogen doped carbon dots and its composites (Kannur University, Payyannur College)
5. Salija P. V. (Co guide) Title: Visible light active inorganic oxides for photocatlytic applications)

Project Fellows

1. Simson Sunny Cheruvathooor (DST-SERB fast track project)
2. Rahna N.B. (DST-SERB fast track project)
3. Sindhu T M (KSCSTE project)
4. Anusree T. P. (Innovative Research Programme, Government of Kerala)
5. Fabeen Jahan Jaleel (Innovative Research Programme, Government of Kerala)

MSc/M Phil/ MTech thesis

• Divya C.M., Calicut University, Kerala, May-November 2012, M. Phil. Thesis entitled “Catalytic and photocatalytic studies of palladium loaded titania nanotube”.
• Jyotsan Abraham, St. Josephs College, Trichy, Jan-June 2012, M. Phil Thesis titled “Study on silver modified titania nanosheet for photocatalytic applications”.
• Swapna K.J., Mahatma Gandhi University, June-December 2012, MS thesis entitled “Nanostructured Titania photoanode for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells”.
• Shiji M., Govt. Arts & Science college, Meenchanda, Calicut, March-June 2013, Msc. Thesis entitled “Titania – CdSe nano composite for visible light photocatalytic applications”.
• Jibin Das, MES Kalladi College, Manarkad, Kerala, April-July 2013, M.Sc. Thesis entitled “Fabrication of TiO2 nanotubes via anodization and sensitized with PbS quantum dots formed by SILAR method”.
• Shaheeda P. , PSMO college, Tirurangadi, April –June, 2014, M Sc. Thesis entitled “ Hg doped PbS on titania nanorod for photocatalytic and solar cell applications”.
• Nayana K., PSMO college, Tirurangadi, April –June, 2014, M Sc. Thesis entitled Manganeese doped CdS titania nanotube for photocatalytic and solar cell applications”.
• Reshma Roy, Calicut Univesity, Kerala, January-June 2013, M Tech theis entitled “Synthesis and characterization of silver doped titania nanotube”.
• Aathira Harish, Calicut University, March to June 2015 ,Development of Perovskite sensitised Solar cell using nano structured titania as photo anode”.
• Sharanya K., Kannur University, January to June 2015 ,MSC. Thesis entitled ” Mercury and manganese doped PbS sensitized titania nanorod for photocatalytic and photovoltaic applications”.
• Deepthy K., Kannur University, January to June 2015, MSC. Thesis entitled “MoS2-titania nano sheet composite for visible light photocatalytic and solar cell applications”.
• Jayathi P., Government College, Kasargod, February to April 2016, M Sc. Thesis entitled “Carbon quantum dot-titania nanosheet composite for visible light photocatalysis”.
• Dincy Davy T, Sri Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, March to May 2016, M Sc. Thesis entitled ““Development of titania photoanode for mixed halide perovskite sensitised solar cell”.
• Aiswarya Vijayakumar T., Calicut Univerity, Kerala, March to June 2016, M Sc. Thesis entitled “ Black TiO2 as photoanode material in Dye sensitised solar cell”.
• Athira Chandran, Sri Vyasa college, Wadakanchery, Thrissur, March to June 2016 M Sc. Thesis entitled “ Synthesis of Silver coated copper nanowire and its catalytic applications”.
• Sneha mol, A V A H Arts &Science college, Calicut, January to March , 2019 Thesis entitled “Synthesis of nitrogen doped graphene quantum dots and its applications.”

1. Designing micro/nano hybrid TNT@ α-Fe2O3 composites for high performance supercapacitors, Sindhu Thalappan Manikkoth, Kunnambeth M Thulasi, Anjali Paravannoor, Shajesh Palantavida, Margandan Bhagiyalakshmi, Baiju K. Vijayan, Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects (2020) 24, 100543.
2. Enhanced reduction reaction by Cu–Ag core-shell nanowire catalyst, Journal of Chemical Sciences, Revathi Kottappara, Shajesh Palantavida, Baiju K. Vijayan, (2020) 132, 115 (2020)
3. Facile synthesis of TNT-VO2(M) nanocomposites for high performance supercapacitors, Kunnambeth M.Thulasi, Sindhu Thalappan Manikkoth, Anjali Paravannoor, Shajesh Palantavida, Margandan Bhagiyalakshmi, Baiju K. Vijayan, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, (2020), 878, 114644
4. Copper-based nanocatalysts for nitroarene reduction-A review of recent advances, , Revathi Kottappara, Suresh C Pillai, Baiju K. Vijayan, Inorganic Chemistry Communications (2020), 121, 108181.
5. Visible light photoactivity of 2D nanocomposites of CdS-TiO2 and CdS-TiO2-rGO, Nisha, Vattakkoval, Palantavida, Shajesh, Baiju K. Vijayan, Materials Today: Proceedings , (2020), doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.373.
6. A facile synthesis of Cu–CuO–Ag nanocomposite and their hydrogenation reduction of p-nitrophenol, Revathi Kottappara, Shajesh Palantavida, Baiju K. Vijayan, SN Applied Sciences, (2020) 2: 1585.
7. Surfactant assisted one-pot synthesis of copper nanoparticle arrays and their hydrogenation efficiency, Revathi Kottappara, Shajesh Palantavida, Baiju K. Vijayan, International Journal of Material Research, 2020,1-5
8. In-situ synthesis of titania nanosheet – CdS nanoparticle composites by combined hydrothermal – selective adsorption and reaction for enhanced photocatalytic activity, Manikkoth, Sindhu Thalappan, Thulasi, Kunnambeth M. Palantavida, Shajesh, Baiju K. Vijayan, Materials Today: Proceedings ,2020, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.374
9. Synthesis and antibacterial activity of silver-copper nano-composites formed by microwave assisted chemical reduction, Amal Kallivalappil Puthalath, Sanya Hazel, Revathi Kottappara, Asha Srinivasan, Baiju K. Vijayan, Shajesh Palantavida, Materials Today: Proceedings,2020, doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.238.
10. New synthesis route of Cu-CuO-Ni nano-heterostructures for hydrogenation and chromium reduction reactions, R Kottappara, S Palantavida, SJ Hinder, SC Pillai, Baiju K Vijayan, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, (2020) 8, 103600.
11. 11.Effect of surface modification on SILAR deposited CdS quantum dot sensitized hydrothermally synthesised titania nanostructure, Kunnambeth M Thulasi, T.M. Sindhu, Baiju K. Vijayan,  Materials Today : Proceedings, (2019) 9 (3) 645-652.
12. Ceria deposited titania nanotubes for high performance supercapacitors, Kunnambeth M. Thulasi, Sindhu Thalappan Manikkoth, Anjali Paravannoor, ShajeshPalantavida, Margandan Bhagiyalakshmi, Baiju K. Vijayan, Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 135 (2019) 109111.
13. A facile method for the synthesis of CuO- RGO nanocomposite for para nitrophenol reduction reaction, Revathi K, Shajesh Palantavida, Baiju K. Vijayan, Materials Today: Proceedings, (2019) 9 (3) 587-593.
14. Engineering nanocrystalline titania thin films for high photocatalytic activity,Vijila Kalarivalappil, Baiju K. Vijayan, Viswanathan Kumar, Materials Today: Proceedings, (2019) 9 (3) 621-626.
15. Effective reduction of p-Phenylenediamine using Cu- CuO nanocomposite,             Materials Today: Proceedings, Revathi K, Shajesh Palantavida, Baiju K. Vijayan (2019) 9 (3) 633-638.
16. Stability studies of CdS sensitized TiO2 nanotubes prepared using the SILAR method, V Kalarivalappil, SJ Hinder, SC Pillai, V Kumar, Baiju K. Vijayan, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering (2018) 6 (1), 1404-1413.
17. A Sol-solvothermal Processed ‘Black TiO2’as Photoanode Material in Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, SG Ullattil, AV Thelappurath, SN Tadka, J Kavil, Baiju K Vijayan, P Periyat, Solar Energy (2017) 155, 490-49518.
18. Influence of defects on the photocatalytic activity of Niobium-doped ZnO nanoparticles, MK Satheesan, Baiju K Vijayan, V Kumar, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (2017) 28 (6), 4719-4724.
19. Stability studies of PbS sensitised TiO2 nanotube arrays for visible light photocatalytic applications by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), N.B. Rahna, V. Kalarivalappil, M. Nageri, S.C. Pillai, S.J. Hinder, V. Kumar, Baiju K. Vijayan, Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 42, 3 (2016) 303-310.
20. Titania nanotube arrays surface-modified with ZnO for enhanced photocatalytic applications, Manoj Nageri, Vijila Kalarivalappil, Baiju K. Vijayan, Viswanathan Kumar, Materials Research Bulletin 77 (2016) 35-40.
21. Parameters for Improving Titania as Photo Catalysis Material, Wilfried Wunderlich, Baiju K. Vijayan, Suminto Winardi, Rino R. Mukti, Materials Today Proceedings 3(2) (2016) 662-666.
22. Phase stability and photoactivity of CuO modified titania nanotube prepared by hydrothermal method, Baiju. K. Vijayan, K.C. Schwartzenberg, J. Wu, K.A. Gray, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 402 (2015) 23-28.
23. Pd Loaded TiO2 Nanotubes for the Effective Catalytic Reduction of p-Nitrophenol, V. Kalarivalappil, C.M. Divya, W. Wunderlich, S. Pillai, S. Hinder, M. Nageri, V. Kumar, Baiju.K. Vijayan, Cataysis Letters (2016) 146:474–482.
24. Probing Water and CO2 Interactions at the Surface of Collapsed Titania Nanotubes Using IR Spectroscopy, K. Bhattacharyya, W. Wu, E. Weitz, Baiju.K. Vijayan, K. Gray, Molecules 20 (2015) 15469 -15487.
25. Role of the Surface Lewis Acid and Base Sites in the Adsorption of CO2 on Titania Nanotubes and Platinized Titania Nanotubes: An in Situ FT-IR Study, K. Bhattacharyya, A. Danon, Baiju. K. Vijayan, K.A. Gray, P.C. Stair, E. Weitz, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 117 (2013) 12661-12678.
26. Coupling Titania Nanotubes and Carbon Nanotubes To Create Photocatalytic Nanocomposites, Baiju. K. Vijayan, N.M. Dimitrijevic, D. Finkelstein-Shapiro, J. Wu, K.A. Gray, ACS Catalysis 2 (2012) 223-229.
27. Hydrophobic, Photoactive Titania–Alumina Nanocrystallites and Coatings by an Aqueous Sol– Gel Process, V.S. Smitha, Baiju K. Vijayan, P. Perumal, S. Ghosh, K.G. Warrier, European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry 2012 (2012) 226-233.
28. Study of Size Dependent Photo-Induced Exciton Life-Time and Photocatalytic Activity of Nanocrystalline CdZnS, K. Singh, H.S. Bhatti, Baiju K. Vijayan, S. Shukla, S. Kumar, R.K. Choubey, Advanced Science Letters 16 (2012) 237-243.
29. Effect of Dimensionality on the Photocatalytic Behavior of Carbon–Titania Nanosheet Composites: Charge Transfer at Nanomaterial Interfaces,Y.T. Liang, Baiju K. Vijayan, O. Lyandres, K.A. Gray, M.C. Hersam, The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters 3 (2012) 1760-1765.
30. A novel approach for enhanced visible light activity in doped nanosize titanium dioxide through the excitons trapping, K.B. Jaimy, Baiju K. Vijayan, S. Ghosh, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Solid State Chemistry 186 (2012) 149-157.
31. Effect of Reactor Materials on the Properties of Titanium Oxide Nanotubes, A. Danon, K. Bhattacharyya, Baiju K. Vijayan, J. Lu, D.J. Sauter, K.A. Gray, P.C. Stair, E. Weitz, ACS Catalysis 2 (2012) 45-49.
32. Growth of rutile TiO2 nanorods on anatase TiO2 thin films on Si-based substrates, J. Wu, S. Lo, K. Song, Baiju K. Vijayan, W. Li, K.A. Gray, V.P. Dravid, Journal of Materials Research 26 (2011) 1646-1652.
33. Characterization of TiO2 Nanorods: The Phase Transformation from Anatase to Rutile, J. Wu, S. Lo, K. Song, Baiju K. Vijayan, K. Gray, V. Dravid, Microscopy and Microanalysis 17 (2011) 1702-1703.
34. An ‘Eco-friendly’ all aqueous sol gel process for multi functional ultrafiltration membrane on porous tubular alumina substrate, K.A. Manjumol, P. Shajesh, Baiju K. Vijayan, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Membrane Science 375 (2011) 134-140.
35. Minimizing Graphene Defects Enhances Titania Nanocomposite-Based Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2 for Improved Solar Fuel Production, Y.T. Liang, Baiju K. Vijayan, K.A. Gray, M.C. Hersam, Nano Letters 11 (2011) 2865-2870.
36. Identification of Binding Sites for Acetaldehyde Adsorption on Titania Nanorod Surfaces Using CIMS, D. Finkelstein-Shapiro, A.M. Buchbinder, Baiju K. Vijayan, K. Bhattacharyya, E. Weitz, F.M. Geiger, K.A. Gray, Langmuir 27 (2011) 14842-14848.
37. Role of Water and Carbonates in Photocatalytic Transformation of CO2 to CH4 on Titania, N.M. Dimitrijevic, Baiju K. Vijayan, O.G. Poluektov, T. Rajh, K.A. Gray, H. He, P. Zapol, Journal of the American Chemical Society 133 (2011) 3964-3971.
38. Photocatalytic Reduction of CO2: Probing Structure of Photocatalysts and Mechanism of CO2 Transformation, N. Dimitrijevic, T. Rajh, Baiju K. Vijayan, K. Gray, ECS Transactions 35 (2011) 167-171.
39. The Effects of Pt Doping on the Structure and Visible Light Photoactivity of Titania Nanotubes, Baiju K. Vijayan, N.M. Dimitrijevic, J. Wu, K.A. Gray, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 114 (2010) 21262-21269.
40. Effect of Calcination Temperature on the Photocatalytic Reduction and Oxidation Processes of Hydrothermally Synthesized Titania Nanotubes, Baiju K. Vijayan, N.M. Dimitrijevic, T. Rajh, K. Gray, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 114 (2010) 12994-13002.
41. Sol–gel route to synthesize titania-silica nano precursors for photoactive particulates and coatings, V.S. Smitha, K.A. Manjumol, Baiju K.V., S. Ghosh, P. Perumal, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 54 (2010) 203-211.
42. Synthesis of lanthanum oxide doped photocatalytic nano titanium oxide through aqueous sol–gel method for titania multifunctional ultrafiltration membrane, K.A. Manjumol, V.S. Smitha, P. Shajesh, Baiju K.V., K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 53 (2010) 353-358.
43. Mesoporous gadolinium doped titania photocatalyst through an aqueous sol–gel method, Baiju K.V., P. Periyat, P. Shajesh, W. Wunderlich, K.A. Manjumol, V.S. Smitha, K.B. Jaimy, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 505 (2010) 194-200.
44. Novel electroless process for copper coating of flyash using titania/ultravioletradiation/metal catalyst-system, T. Shijitha, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, K. Patil, K.G.K. Warrier, Applied Surface Science 255 (2009) 6696-6704.
45. Enhanced Solar-Radiation Induced Photocatalytic Activity of SurfaceModified Nanocrystalline Anatase-Titania, R. Priya, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.R. Patil, K.G.K. Warrier, Catalysis Letters 128 (2009) 137-143.
46. Comparing Ultraviolet and Chemical Reduction Techniques for Enhancing Photocatalytic Activity of Silver Oxide/Silver Deposited Nanocrystalline Anatase Titania, R. Priya, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K. Patil, K.G.K.
47. Thermally stable nanophase anatase titania with mesoporous texture by pseudo-inorganic templating, S.A. Moore, C.P. Sibu, W. Wunderlich, P. Shajesh, Baiju K.V., F.J. Berry, K.G.K. Warrier, Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 120 (2009) 467-471.
48. Correlating Photoluminescence and Photocatalytic Activity of Mixed-phase Nanocrystalline Titania, Baiju K.V., A. Zachariah, S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, Catalysis Letters 130 (2009) 130-136.
49. MorphologyDependent Dye-Removal Mechanism as Observed for Anatase-Titania Photocatalyst, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, Catalysis Letters 131 (2009) 663-671.
50. Hydrothermal processing of dye-adsorbing one-dimensional hydrogen titanate, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, S. Biju, M.L.P. Reddy, K.G.K. Warrier, Materials Letters 63 (2009) 923-926.
51. Synergistic Effect in Photocatalysis As Observed for Mixed-Phase Nanocrystalline Titania Processed via Sol−Gel Solvent Mixing and Calcination, A. Zachariah, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, K.S. Deepa, J. James, K.G.K. Warrier, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 112 (2008) 11345-11356.
52. A Facile Aqueous Sol– Gel Process for the Synthesis of Alumina–Lanthanum Phosphate Nanocomposite, K. Rajesh, Baiju K.V., M. Jayasankar, K.G. Warrier, Journal of the American Ceramic Society 91 (2008) 2415-2418.
53. High temperature stable mesoporous anatase TiO2 photocatalyst achieved by silica addition, P. Periyat, Baiju K.V., P. Mukundan, P.K. Pillai, K.G.K. Warrier, Applied Catalysis A: General 349 (2008) 13-19.
54. Role of surface-purity in photocatalytic activity of nanocrystalline anatase–titania processed via polymer-modified sol–gel, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, K.S. Sandhya, J. James, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 45 (2008) 165-178.
55. Aqueous colloidal sol–gel route to synthesize nanosized ceria-doped titania having high surface area and increased anatase phase stability, P. Periyat, Baiju K.V., P. Mukundan, P.K. Pillai, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 43 (2007) 299-304.
56. Photocatalytic Activity of Sol−Gel-Derived Nanocrystalline Titania, Baiju K.V., S. Shukla, K.S. Sandhya, J. James, K.G.K. Warrier, The Journal of Physical Chemistry C 111 (2007) 7612-7622.
57. Effect of tantalum addition on anatase phase stability and photoactivity of aqueous sol–gel derived mesoporous titania, Baiju K.V., P. Shajesh, W. Wunderlich, P. Mukundan, S.R. Kumar, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical 276 (2007) 41-46.
58. Enhanced photoactivity of neodymium doped mesoporous titania synthesized through aqueous sol–gel method, Baiju K.V., P. Periyat, W. Wunderlich, P. Krishna Pillai, P. Mukundan, K.G.K. Warrier, Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology 43 (2007) 283-290.
59. Enhanced photoactivity and anatase thermal stability of silica– alumina mixed oxide additives on sol–gel nanocrystalline titania, Baiju K. V., P. Periyat, P.K. Pillai, P. Mukundan, K.G.K. Warrier, W. Wunderlich, Materials Letters 61 (2007) 1751-1755.
60. An aqueous sol–gel route to synthesize nanosized lanthana-doped titania having an increased anatase phase stability for photocatalytic application, Baiju K. V., C.P. Sibu, K. Rajesh, P.K. Pillai, P. Mukundan, K.G.K. Warrier, W. Wunderlich, Materials Chemistry and Physics 90 (2005) 123-127.
61. Nanocrystalline Titanium Oxide—Its Potential Functional Applications, K.G.K. Warrier, C.P. Sibu, Baiju K.V., Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society 62 (2003) 75-87.

Patents

1. Yu Teng Liang, Baiju K. Vijayan, Kimberly A. Gray, Mark C. Hersam, “Methods of Making Non-Covalently Bonded Carbon-Titania Nanocomposite Thin Films andApplications of the Same” U.S. Patent No. 9393550, 2016.
2. S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, Baiju K.V., T. Shijitha, “Process for the modification of Fly ash and industrial applications thereof” U.S. Patent No. 13/612363.
3. S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, Baiju K.V., T. Shijitha ,“Novel Surface-Modifications for Flyash and Industrial Applications Thereof”,Indian Patent Application No. 0571DEL2010 (Filed on 12-March-2010); CSIR Ref. No. 109NF2008.
4. Manoj. N., Baiju K.Vijayan, V. Kumar, Nano-Zinc oxide, Process of preparation and applications thereof, Indian Patent application No: 2348/DEL/2015.
5. S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, Baiju K.V., T. Shijitha, “Process for the modification of Fly ash and industrial applications thereof”Australian Patent Application No. 2010348068.
6. S. Ravichandran, G. Swaminathan,K G. K. Warrier, K. A. Manjumol, Baiju K. V., “Process and system for coating ultra porous membrane layers on micro porous support tube” Filing PCT Application, Indian Patent Ref. No. 679/kol/2010.
7. S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, Baiju K.V., T. Shijitha, “Process for the modification of Fly ash and industrial applications thereof" World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Publication Number WO/2011/111057.
8. S. Shukla, K.G.K. Warrier, Baiju K.V., T. Shijitha, “Process for the modification of Fly ash and industrial applications thereof" Taiwan Patent Application No. 099140999; PCT Application No. PCT/IN2010/000735

Book Chapter

1. Carbon Based Nanomaterials for Advanced Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion, chapter 7 entitled “Enhancing semiconductor photocatalysis with carbon nanostructures for water/ air purification and self-cleaning applications” Micro and Nano Technologies, 2019, Pages 139-172, Publisher Elsevier.
2. Green Chemistry and Applications, Chapter 2 : entitled “ Atom Economy”, 2020, Publisher, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, ISBN: 9780367260330.
3. Green Chemistry and Applications, Chapter 10: entitled “ Reduced Derivatives”, 2020, Publisher, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis, Group, ISBN: 9780367260330.