M.Sc: Industrial Chemistry,
Kuvempu University, Shimoga, INDIA

Ph.D: Industrial Chemistry,
Kuvempu University,
Shimoga, INDIA

DSc: Material Science,
Université Lille 1 Sciences and Technology, FRANCE

• My research mainly focuses on Advanced Smart polymers processing, 3D printing, rheology, morphology and Structure-property relationships in Polymer Materials. I’m highly experienced Preparation and Characterisation of Polymeric Materials, e.g. with TGA/DSC, DMA, Rheometer, SEM, TEM, AFM and Raman spectroscopy of Polymer Blends, Composites, shape memory Polymers, biopolymers, Piezoelectric Polymers and Phase change materials.
• Polymer blends and Nanocomposites for functional applications: Processing and characterization including 3D Printing.
• Development of Intelligent polymer materials: Processing-structure- properties of piezoelectric and shape memory polymers 3D bioprinting of extracellular matrix for drug screening and Cancer Research.
• All natural green polymer nanocomposites for biomedical applications.

1. Kalappa Prashantha, Amita Krishnappa, Malini Muthappa; 3D bioprinting of gastrointestinal cancer models: A comprehensive review on processing, properties, and therapeutic implications. Biointerphases 2023; 18 (2): 020801.
   

   https://doi.org/10.1116/6.0002372

2. Anush S, JR Sinchana, Gayathri B, K. Prashantha g-C3N4 based Chitosan Schiff base bio Nanocomposite for water purification. Polymers and Polymer Composites. 2023;31. doi:10.1177/09673911231170126.
3. Lalitha S Jairam, Akshatha Chandrashekar, T. Niranjana Prabhu, Sunil Babu Kotha, M.S. Girish, Indira Mysuru Devraj, M. Dhanya Shri, K. Prashantha, A review on biomedical and dental applications of cerium oxide nanoparticles ― Unearthing the potential of this rare earth metal, Journal of Rare Earths, 2023, (In Press) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jre.2023.04.009.
4. Kalappa Prashantha, Krishnappa Amita, Insights into carcinogenic potential of micro(nano)plastics. Express Polymer Letters, Vol. 17., No.2., Pages 118-119, 2023. DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2023.9
5. Kouser, S., Prabhu, A., Prashantha, K. In vitro evaluation of modified halloysite nanotubes with sodium alginate-reinforced PVA/PVP nanocomposite films for tissue engineering applications.
   Appl Nanosci 12, 3529–3545 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-022-02684-3.
6. Vijayan, J.G., Chandrashekar, A., AG, J., Prabhu, T.N., Prashantha, K. Polyurethane and its composites derived from bio-sources: Synthesis, characterization and adsorption studies. (2022) Polymers and Polymer Composites, 30. DOI: 10.1177/09673911221110347
7. Subbegowda Shruthi, Vinayakprasanna N. Hegde, Jayaprakash Jayashankar, Chimatahalli Shanthakumar Karthik, Kalappa Prashantha & Puttaswamappa Mallu (2022) Investigation of thermal, mechanical and dielectrical properties of LiYO2 filled poly(lactic acid) nanocomposites, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 27:8, 586- 600, DOI: 10.1080/1023666X.2022.2123575
8. C. Vidya C. Manjunatha, A. Pranjal, I. Faraaz & K. Prashantha (2023) A multifunctional nanostructured molybdenum disulphide (MoS2): an overview on synthesis, structural features, and potential applications, Materials Research Innovations, 27:3, 177-193, DOI: 10.1080/14328917.2022.2109887
9. Yarabahally R. Girish, BM Anil Kumar, Kothanahally S. Sharath Kumar, Vivek K Hamse, Prashantha K, MS Sudhanva, Shobith R, Identification of novel benzimidazole-based small molecule targeting dual targets Tankyrase and Bcl2 to induce apoptosis in Colon cancer, (2022), Journal of Molecular Structure,(in Press) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2022.133813.
10. [10] Dhanlakshmi, B., Amita, K., Prashantha, K. Prognostic Significance of Lymphatic Vessel Density by D2-40 Immune Marker and Mast Cell Density in Invasive Breast Cancer: A Cross Sectional Study at Tertiary Care Hospital in South India
    (2022) Online Journal of Health and Allied Sciences, 21 (1), art. no. 5.
11. Kouser, S., Prabhu, A., Prashantha, K., Nagaraja, G.K., D’souza, J.N., Meghana Navada, K., Qurashi, A., Manasa, D.J. Modified halloysite nanotubes with Chitosan incorporated PVA/PVP bionanocomposite films: Thermal, mechanical properties and biocompatibility for tissue engineering. (2022) Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 634, art. no. 127941.
12. Kouser, S., Sheik, S., Prabhu, A., Nagaraja, G.K., Prashantha, K., D’souza, J.N., Navada, M.K., Manasa, D.J. Effects of reinforcement of sodium alginate functionalized halloysite clay nanotubes on thermo-mechanical properties and biocompatibility of poly (vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 118, art. no. 104441, (2021) .
13. Kouser, S., Prabhu, A., Sheik, S., Prashantha, K., Nagaraja, G.K., Neetha D’souza, J., Navada, K.M., Manasa, D.J. Chitosan functionalized halloysite nanotube/poly (caprolactone) nanocomposites for wound healing application. (2021) Applied Surface Science Advances, 6, art. no. 100158, .
14. Kouser, S., Prabhu, A., Sheik, S., Prashantha, K., Nagaraja, G.K., D’souza, J.N., Navada, K.M., Manasa, D.J. Poly (caprolactone)/sodium-alginate-functionalized halloysite clay nanotube nanocomposites: Potent biocompatible materials for wound healing applications (2021) International Journal of Pharmaceutics, 607, art. no. 121048,
15. Girish, Y.R., Prashantha, K., Byrappa, K. Recent advances in aggregation-induced emission of mechanochromic luminescent organic materials. Emergent Materials (2021).
16. Afzal, A., Saleel, C.A., Prashantha, K., Bhattacharyya, S., Sadhikh, M.Parallel finite volume method-based fluid flow computations using OpenMP and CUDA applying different schemes. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, (2021).
17. Kouser, S., Sheik, S., Nagaraja, G.K., Prabhu, A., Prashantha, K., D’souza, J.N., Navada, K.M., Manasa, D.J.Functionalization of halloysite nanotube with chitosan reinforced poly (vinyl alcohol) nanocomposites for potential biomedical applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 165, pp. 1079-1092. (2020).
18. Rashmi, B.J., Prashantha, K. Rotational molding of thermoplastic polyurethane AIP Conference Proceedings, 2274, art. no. 030052. (2020).
19. Ambika, M.R., Nagaiah, N., Prashantha, K.Investigation of unsaturated polyester based polymer composite radiation shields. (2020) AIP Conference Proceedings, 2274, art. no. 030021,
20. Raj, A., Samuel, C., Malladi, N., Prashantha, K. Enhanced (thermo)mechanical properties in biobased poly(l-lactide)/poly(amide-12) blends using high shear extrusion processing without compatibilizers. (2020) Polymer Engineering and Science, 60 (8), pp. 1902-1916.
21. Ambika, M.R., Nagaiah, N., Prashantha, K. Thermal resistance and mechanical stability of tungsten oxide filled polymer composite radiation shields. International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 25 (6), pp. 431-443. (2020)
22. Raj, A., Samuel, C., Prashantha, K. Role of Compatibilizer in Improving the Properties of PLA/PA12 Blends. Frontiers in Materials, 7, art. no. 193, . (2020) .
23. A Raj, K Prashantha, C Samuel Compatibility in biobased poly (L‐lactide)/polyamide binary blends: From melt‐state interfacial tensions to (thermo) mechanical properties, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 137 (10), 48440, 2020.
24. Krishnaiah, P., Manickam, S., Ratnam, C.T., Raghu, M.S., Parashuram, L., Prashantha, K., Jeon, B.-H. Surface-treated short sisal fibers and halloysite nanotubes for synergistically enhanced performance of polypropylene hybrid composites. Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, (2020)
25. Maurel, A., Grugeon, S., Armand, M., Fleutot, B., Courty, M., Prashantha, K., Davoisne, C., Tortajada, H., Panier, S., Dupont, L. Overview on lithium-ion battery 3d-printing by means of material extrusion. ECS Transactions, 98 (13), pp. 3-21. (2020)
26. Alexis Maurel, Sylvie Grugeon, Benoît Fleutot, Matthieu Courty, Kalappa Prashantha, Hugues Tortajada, Michel Armand, Stéphane Panier & Loïc Dupont, Three-Dimensional Printing of a LiFePO4/Graphite Battery Cell via Fused Deposition Modeling, Scientific Reports volume 9, Article number: 18031 (2019).
27. R. Bouaziz, K. Prashantha, F. Roger, Thermomechanical modeling of halloysite nanotube- filled shape memory polymer nanocomposites, Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 26 (14), 1209-1217.2019
28. [28] A.-K. Kadiyala, J. Bijwe1, K. Prashantha, High-temperature performance of composite adhesives based on PEEK and boron carbide particles, Polymer Composites, (Accepted). DOI: 10.1002/pc.25124
29. A. Maurel, M. Courty, B. Fleutot, H. Tortajada, K. Prashantha, S. Grugeon, S. Panier, L. DUPONT, Highly loaded graphite-PLA composite based filaments for lithium-ion battery 3D-printing, Chemistry of Materials, Vol 30, N°21, pp 7484-7493, 2018. DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.8b02062
30. Ajay Kumar Kadiyala, Jayashree Bijwe, Prashantha Kalappa, Investigations on influence of nano and micron sized particles of SiC on performance properties of PEEK coatings, Surface and Coatings Technology Vol 334, pp 124-133, 2018. DOI: 10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.11.026 DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfcoat.2017.11.026
31. S. Sheik, S. Sheik, R. Nairy, G.-K. Nagaraja, A. Prabhu, P.-D. Rekha, K. Prashantha, Study on the morphological and biocompatible properties of chitosan grafted silk fibre reinforced PVA films for tissue engineering applications, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol 116, pp 45-53, 2018.
32. S. Sheik, G.-K. Nagaraja, K. Prashantha, Effect of silk fiber on the structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of PVA/PVP composite films, Polymer Engineering and Science, Vol 58, N°11, pp 1923-1930, 2018. DOI: 10.1002/pen.24801
33. B.-J. Rashmi, K. Prashantha, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, Scalable production of multifunctional bio-based polyamide 11/graphene nanocomposites by melt extrusion processes via masterbatch approach, Advances in Polymer Technology, 2017 DOI: 10.1002/adv.21757 [JCR Impact Factor: 1.114]
34. R. Bouaziz, F. Roger, K. Prashantha, Thermo-mechanical modeling of semi-crystalline thermoplastic schape memory polymer under large strain, Smart Materials and Structures, Vol 26, N°5, pp #055009, 2017. DOI: 10.1088/1361-665X/aa6690 [JCR Impact Factor: 2.769]
35. T. Prabhu, K. Prashantha, A review on present status and future challenges of starch based polymer films and their composites in food packaging applications, Polymer Composites, accepted, 2017. DOI: 10.1002/pc.24236 [JCR Impact Factor: 2.004]
36. J. Dani, K. Kanny, K. Prashantha, A review on research and development of green composites from plant protein-based polymers, Polymer Composites, Accepted. DOI: 10.1002/pc.23718. [JCR Impact Factor: 2.004]
37. K. Prashantha, F. Roger, Multifunctional properties of 3D printed poly(lactic acid)/graphene nanocomposites by fused deposition modeling, Journal of Macromolecular Science: Part A, Vol. 54, N°1, pp 24-29, 2017. DOI: 10.1080/10601325.2017.1250311. [JCR Impact Factor: 0.963]
38. B.-J. Rashmi, C. Loux, K. Prashantha, Bio-Based Thermoplastic polyurethane and polyamide 11 bio-alloys with excellent shape memory behaviour, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol.134, N°20, #44794, 2017 [JCR Impact Factor: 1.866]
39. J. Dani, K. Prashantha, R. Shabadi, Star shaped sucrose capped CaO nanoparticles from Azadirachta indica: A novel green synthesis, Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic Metal- Organic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, Vol.47, N°5, pp 708-712, 2017. DOI: 10.1080/15533174.2016.1212231 [JCR Impact Factor: 0.493].
40. M. Leveque, C. Douchain, M. Rguiti, K. Prashantha, C. Courtois, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, Vibrational energy harvesting performance of bio-sourced flexible polyamide 11 / layered silicate nanocomposite films, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, Vol 22, N°1, pp 72-82, 2017. DOI: 10.1080/1023666X.2016.1233784. [JCR Impact Factor: 1.515].
41. H. Schmitt, N. Creton, K. Prashantha, J. Soulestin, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, Preparation and characterization of plasticized starch / halloysite porous nanocomposites possibly suitable for biomedical applications, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol 132, N°4, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/app.41341. [JCR Impact Factor: 1.866]
42. H. Schmitt, A. Guidez, K. Prashantha, J. Soulestin, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, Studies on the effect of storage time and plasticizers on the structural variations in thermoplastic starch, Carbohydrate Polymers, Vol 115, pp 364-372, 2015. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.09.004.
43. B. J. Rashmi, K. Prashantha, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, Toughening of poly(lactic acid) without sacrificing stiffness and strength by melt-blending with polyamide 11 and selective localization of halloysite nanotubes, Express Polymer Letters, Vol 9, N°8, pp 721-735, 2015. DOI: 10.3144/expresspolymlett.2015.67, [JCR Impact Factor: 4.219]
44. K. Prashantha, B.-J. Rashmi, V. Kumar, K. Pai, Preparation and characterization of poly(2- hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and castor oil based uralkyds interpenetrating polymer networks, Polymers & Polymer Composites, Vol 23, N°4, pp 223-228, 2015. [JCR Impact Factor: 0.256].
45. T. Niranjana Prabhu, T. Demappa, V. Harish, K. Prashantha, Synergistic effect of clay and polypropylene short fibers in epoxy based ternary composite hybrids, Advanced Materials Research, Vol 4, N°2, pp 97-111, 2015. DOI: 10.12989/amr.2015.4.2.097.
46. C. Loux, K. Prashantha, F. Roger, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, Qualifying dispersion and distribution of carbon nanotubes in polyamide matrix during melt-mixing by flow simulation, Polymers & Polymer Composites, Vol 23, N°5, pp 305-316, 2015 [JCR Impact Factor: 0.256]
47. M. Chethana, K. Prashantha, Siddaramaiah, Studies on thermal behaviour, moisture absorption and biodegradability of ginger spent incorporated polyurethane green composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol 132, N°10, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/app.41614, [JCR Impact Factor: 1.866]
48. [48] S. Abdallah-Elhirtsi, B.-J. Rashmi, J. Fitoussi, K. Prashantha, S. Farzaneh, M.-F. Lacrampe, P. Krawczak, A. Tcharkhtchi, Study of partial shape memory effect of polymers by multicycle tests, Polymer Composites, Vol 36, N°6, pp 1145–1151, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/pc.23472, [JCR Impact Factor: 2.004]
49. [49] K Prashantha, J.Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Processing and characterization of polypropylene filled with multiwalled carbon nanotube and clay hybrid nanocomposites, International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization, 19(4), 363-371, 2014 [JCR Impact Factor: 1.233]
50. H Schmitt, K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF. Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Melt-blended halloysite nanotubes / wheat starch nanocomposites as drug delivery system. Vol 55, N°3, pp 573–580, 2015. DOI: 10.1002/pen.23919. [JCR Impact Factor: 1.243]
51. BJ Rashmi, D Rusu, K Prashantha, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Development of bio-based thermoplastic polyurethanes formulations using corn-derived chain extender for reactive rotational molding, Express Polymers Letters, 7(10), 852–862, 2013. [JCR Impact Factor: 2.294]
52. TN Prabhu, T Demappa, V Harish, K Prashantha, Effect of organo modified clays reinforcement on thermal expansion and degradation kinetics in unsaturated polyester composites, Asian Journal of Chemistry, 25(10), 5431-5436, 2013[JCR Impact Factor: 0.253]
53. TN Prabhu, T Demappa, V Harish, K Prashantha, Mechanical, thermal and flame-retardant properties of epoxy–nylon fabric–clay hybrid laminates, High Performance Polymers, 25(5), 559-565, 2013. [JCR Impact Factor: 0.850]
54. K Prashantha, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Highly dispersed polyamide-11/ halloysite nanocomposites: thermal, rheological,optical, dielectric and mechanical properties Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 130: 313–321, 2013. [JCR Impact Factor: 1.233]
55. F Yu, K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Plasticized- starch/poly(ethylene oxide) blends prepared by extrusion. Carbohydrate Polymers 91(1), 253- 261, 2013. [JCR Impact Factor: 3.479]
56. K Prashantha, BJ Rashmi, JH Lee, Processing and characterization of carbon nanotube filled poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) nanocomposites, High Performance Polymers 25(1) 97-103, 2013. [JCR Impact Factor: 0.850]
57. K Prashantha, B Lecouvet, M Sclavon, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Poly(lactic acid)/ halloysite nanotubes nanocomposites: structure, thermal, and mechanical properties as a function of halloysite treatment, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 128(3), 1895–1903, 2013. [JCR Impact Factor: 1.233]
58. BJ Rashmi, D Rusu, K Prashantha, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Development of water blown thermoplastic polyurethane foams using bio derived chain extender. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 128(1), 292-303, 2013.[JCR Impact Factor:1.233]
59. H Schmitt, K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Preparation and properties of novel melt-blended halloysite nanotubes/wheat starch nanocomposites Carbohydrate Polymers, 89(3), 920–927, 2012.[JCR Impact Factor:3.479]
60. H Schmitt, K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, JM Raquez, Processing and mechanical behaviour of halloysite filled starch-based nanocomposites, Advanced Materials Research, Vol 584, pp 445-449, 2012.
61. BJ Rashmi, D Rusu, K Prashantha, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Development of water blown bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane foams, Advanced Materials Research, 584, 361- 365, 2012.
62. K Prashantha, H Schmitt, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Mechanical behaviour and essential work of fracture of halloysite nanotubes filled polyamide-6 nanocomposites, Composites Science and Technology, 71(16), 1859-1866. 2011. [JCR Impact Factor:3.328]
63. K Prashantha, JH Lee, Positive temperature coefficient characteristics of multi-walled carbon nanotube filled polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposites, Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A-Pure and Applied Chemistry, 48 (9), 737-741, 2011. [JCR Impact Factor:0.807]
64. K Prashantha, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Processing and characterization of halloysite nanotubes filled polypropylene nanocomposites based on a masterbatch route: effect of halloysites treatment on structural and mechanical properties, Express Polymer Letters, 5, 295-307, 2011. [JCR Impact Factor:2.294]
65. K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, G Dupin, M Claes, A Tewari, Electrical and dielectric properties of multi-walled carbon nanotube filled polypropylene nanocomposites, Polymers & Polymer Composites, 18(9), 489-494, 2010.[JCR Impact Factor:0.309]
66. K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, G Dupin, M. Claes, Masterbatch- based multi-walled carbon nanotube filled polypropylene nanocomposites: Assessment of rheological and mechanical properties, Composites Science and Technology, 69(11-12), 1756- 1763, 2009. [JCR Impact Factor:3.328]
67. K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, Present status and key challenges of carbon nanotubes reinforced polyolefins: A review on nanocomposites manufacturing and performance issues, Polymers & Polymer Composites, 17(4), 205-245, 2009. [JCR Impact Factor:0.309]
68. K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, E Lafranche, P Krawczak, G Dupin, M Claes, Taguchi analysis of shrinkage and warpage of injection-moulded polypropylene/multiwall carbon nanotubes nanocomposites,  Express Polymer Letters,  3(10), 630-638, 2009. [JCR Impact Factor:2.294]
69. K Prashantha, JH Lee, BJ Rashmi, TV Venkatesha, KV Pai, X Wang, Effect of polyaniline functionalized carbon nanotubes addition on the positive temperature coefficient behavior of carbon black/high-density polyethylene nanocomposites, IEEE Transactions on Nanotechnology, 7(2), 223-228, 2008. [JCR Impact Factor:1.800]
70. K Prashantha, J Soulestin, MF Lacrampe, P Krawczak, G. Dupin, M. Claes, Multi-walled carbon nanotube filled polypropylene nanocomposites based on masterbatch route: Improvement of dispersion and mechanical properties through PP-g-MA addition, Express Polymer Letters, 2(10), 735-745, 2008. [JCR Impact Factor:2.294]
71. K Prashantha, KVK Pai, BS Sherigara, Studies on the miscibility of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) and poly(ethylene oxide) blends, Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A- Pure and Applied Chemistry, 45(3), 238-241, 2008. [JCR Impact Factor:0.850]
72. CE Hong, K Prashantha, JH Lee, GH Yoo, SG Advani, Effects of the oxidation process conditions on properties of the carbon nanotubes in polymer nanocomposites, Composites Science and Technology, 67(6), 1027-1034, 2007. [JCR Impact Factor:3.328]
73. X Wang, XY Wang, ZB Wang, JH Lee, K Prashantha, Rheology and mechanical properties enhancement of polymerization filled polyethylene based composites prepared with kaolin supported metallocene catalyst. Composite Interface 14(2), 153-164, 2007. [JCR Impact Factor:0.628]
74. BM Praveen, TV Venkatesha, YA Naik, K Prashantha, Corrosion studies of carbon nanotubes–based nanocomposite coating. Surface and Coatings Technology, 201 (12): 5836- 5842, 2007. [JCR Impact Factor:1.941]
75. K Prashantha, JH Lee, Proton conducting membranes based on sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)/solid oxide particles filled nanocomposite for fuel cell applications, Polymer International, 56 (3): 371-375, 2007. [JCR Impact Factor:2.215]
76. TN Prabhu, YJ Hemalatha, V Harish, K Prashantha, P Iyanger, Thermal degradation of epoxy resin reinforced with polypropylene fibers. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 104 (1): 500-503 APR 5 2007. [JCR Impact Factor:1.233]
77. BM Praven, TV Venkatesha, YA Naik, K Prashantha, Corrosion behavior of Zn-TiO2 nanoomposite coating. Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic, and Nano- Metal Chemistry, 37: 461–465, 2007. [JCR Impact Factor:0.521]
78. X Wang, XY Wang, JH Lee, K Prashantha, Sharkskin mechanism of LDPE and the dispersion of inorganic fillers in flow, Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics 45 B (5), 777-788. 2006. [JCR Impact Factor:0.628]
79. K Prashantha, BJ Rashmi, TV Venkatesha, JH Lee, Spectral characterization of apatite formation on titanium dioxide filled poly (2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) nanocomposites film. Spectrochimica Acta Part-A, 65, 340-344, 2006. [JCR Impact Factor:1.977]
80. X Wang, XY Wang, JH Lee, K Prashantha, Synergistic enhancement on the conductivity of carbon nanotubes filled polyaniline via copolymerization. Journal of Macromolecular Science Part A, 43 ( 9), 2006 [JCR Impact Factor:0.850]
81. K Prashantha, CS Sanmathi, Effect of functionalized Polymers on the dispersion of TiO2 nanoparticles. Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology 27, 4 (2006). [JCR Impact Factor:0.600]
82. K Prashantha, SG Park, Nano sized TiO2 filled sulfonated polyether sulfone for electrical applications,. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 98(5), 1875-1878, 2005. [JCR Impact Factor:1.233]
83. TN Prabhu, JY Rao, K Prashantha, Studies on flocculation of clay suspension by polyacrylamide. e-polymers, www.e-polymers.org 55 (2004). [JCR Impact Factor:0.400]
84. K Prashantha, KVK Pai, BS Sherigara, Studies on the miscibility PHEMA/HPMC blends, International Journal of Polymeric Materials 53 (6), 499-506 (2004). [JCR Impact Factor:1.865]
85. K Prashantha, KVK Pai, BS Sherigara, Kinetics of polymerization of 2- hydroxyethylmethacrylate initiated by titanium(III)-dimethylglyoxime redox system, Turkish Journal of Chemistry, 27 (1), 99-110, 2003. [JCR Impact Factor:0.888]
86. AC Hiremath, K Prashantha, SP Kumar, SK Rai, BS Sherigara, Studies on the miscibility of poly(2-hydroxyethylmethacrylate) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose blends, Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 7, 393, 2002. [JCR Impact Factor:0.628]
87. K Prashantha, KVK Pai, BS Sherigara, Electrochemical Synthesis of poly(2- hydroxyethylmethacrylate) mediated by titanium(III)-hydroxylamine redox system, Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 84, 983-992, 2002. [JCR Impact Factor:1.233]
88. K Prashantha, KVK Pai, BS Sherigara, SP Kumar, Interpenetrating polymer networks of modified castor oil polyurethane and poly(2-hydroxy ethylmethacrylate): synthesis, chemical, mechanical and thermal properties, Bulletin of Material Science, 24(5), 535-538, 2001. [JCR Impact Factor:0.584]

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