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Journal Papers
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Patents
03
Book Chapters
07
Conference Proceedings
Journal Papers
2025

Journal of Hazardous Materials
I.F.-8.1
Publication date: 15-09-2025
Raut, S., Yadav, K., Patro, T.U., Kulkarni, S.(2025). Nano-engineered graphene based NiCo2O4-coated reticulated vitreous carbon foam (RVC@2.5 %graphene@NCO) incorporated cylindrical reactor for continuous flow photodegradation of 2,3-DCP,Journal of Hazardous Materials, Volume 496,2025,139268
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.139268.

ACS Applied Bio Materials
I.F.-4.7
Publication date: 25-08-2025
Bagal, R., Bahir, M., Lenka, N., and Patro, T.U.(2025).Graphene Oxide Facilitates Osteo-Differentiation of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in 3‑Dimensional Porous Vitreous Carbon Foam Scaffolds. ACS Applied Bio Materials 2025 8 (9), 8010-8021
DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.5c00996

Gaikwad, N., Wagmare, R., & Patro, T.U. (2025). Lightweight microwave-absorbing epoxy–reticulated vitreous carbon foam composites manufactured by vacuum-assisted resin transfer moulding for structural application. Bull. Mater. Sci, 48, 90.
Bulletin of Material Sciences
I.F.-2.1
Publication Date: 16-07-2025

Journal of Materials Chemistry A
I.F.-10.3
Publication Date: 19-06-2025
Yadav, S., Nandhakumar, G., Sriramoju, K.K., Vislavath, P., Patro, T.U., and Harikrishnan, G.(2025).Machine learning computes the elastic response of cross-linked polymers.Journal of Materials Chemistry A 13 (29), 23463-23469

Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences
I.F.-2.8
Publication Date: 05-06-2025
Das, R., Parida, B.K., Ranjan, M., Patro, T.U. and Bisoyi, D.K. (2025), The Macromolecular Transition of Kapok Fiber by RF Plasma Treatment Investigated by SAXS/WAXD Studies and Their Correlation With Electrical Properties of the Fiber-Reinforced Composites. J Appl Polym Sci, 142: e56914.

Polymer International
I.F.-3.6
Publication Date: 22-05-2025

Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A
I.F.-4.2
Publication Date: 15-01-2025
Upreti, D., Vislavath, P., Naik, R. S., & Patro, T. U. (2025). A tunable hybrid of Laponite and zein produces versatile adsorbent and mechanically robust porous polymeric membranes for water remediation. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A, 62(2), 150–171.

Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A
I.F.-4.2
Publication Date: 02-01-2025
Vislavath, P., Patro, T. U., Kathi, S., K. Rath, S., & Ratna, D. (2025). Molecular-scale free volume and dynamic properties of a model ionomeric elastomer: Effect of curative systems. Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part A, 62(1), 85–94.
Banshiwal, J.K., Singh, A.S., Shukla, S.K. et al.(2025).
Synthesis of novel hydrazide-substituted phthalonitrile resin: Effect of keto-enol tautomerism on structure–property relationship. J Polym Res 32,9.

Journal of Polymer Research
I.F.-2.9
Publication Date: 02-01-2025

Upreti, D., Upreti, C. and Patro, T.U. (2024), Biodegradable Mechanically Robust PCL/Oligomeric PCL-Diol/Laponite Antifouling Porous Membrane as a Versatile Adsorbent of Water Contaminants: A Sustainable Approach to Membrane Disposal. J Appl Polym Sci, 142: e56623.
Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences
I.F.-2.8
Publication Date: 26-12-2024

Progress in Additive Manufacturing
I.F.-5.6
Publication Date: 12-12-2024
Wagmare, R., Harshe, R., Pednekar, J. et al(2024). Effect of compaction pressure on void content and mechanical properties of unidirectional carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites prepared by 3D printing. Prog Addit Manuf 10, 5187–5203.
R. Das, C. Dash, D. Upreti, T. U. Patro, A. Altomare, D. K. Bisoyi (2024).Effect of macromolecular structure modification of kapok fibers by silane treatment on mechanical properties of their reinforced composites.J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 142(3), e56380.

Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences
I.F.-2.8
Publication Date: 17-10-2024

Progress in Additive Manufacturing
I.F.-5.6
Publication Date: 16-09-2024
Wagmare, R., Harshe, R., Pednekar, J. et al(2024). Additive manufacturing of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer composites: current trend and future directions. Prog Addit Manuf 10, 1973-2000.

Journal of Vibration Engineering and Technologies
I.F.-2.5
Publication Date: 07-08-2024
Sharma, G., Kumaraswamy, A., Patro, T.U. et al (2024). Performance of Multilayer Constrained Layer Damping Structures: A Comprehensive Study Using RKU, FEM, and Experimental Approaches. J. Vib. Eng. Technol. 12 (Suppl 2), 2339–2349.

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
I.F.-3.6
Publication Date: 28-01-2024
Kumar,S., Rath, S.K., Kushwaha, A., Deshpande, S.K., Patro, T.U., Harikrishnan, G. (2024).Thermal evolution of a polymer–nanoparticle binary mixture,Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 26 (4), 3036-3043

ACS Applied Nano Materials
I.F.-5.5
Publication date: 05-01-2024
Yadav,K., Ovhal, M.M., Parmar,S., Gaikwad,N., Datar,S., Kang,J.W., Patro,T.U.,(2024).NiCo2O4 Nanoneedle-Coated 3D Reticulated Vitreous Porous Carbon Foam for High-Performance All-Solid-State Supercapacitors. ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 2024, 7, 2, 2312–2324

Journal of Applied Polymer Science
I.F.-3.1
Publication date: 27-12-2023
M. Rizwan, A. H. Shaik, A. Rahaman, T. U. Patro, M. Rahaman, G. Periyasami, M. R. Chandan, J(2023). Nano-BN/Nano-TiO2 and micro Mg(OH)2 loaded hybrid ethylene propylene diene monomer elastomer composites for outdoor high-voltage insulation application. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2024, 141(12), e55109.

Polymer Composites
I.F.-4.7
Publication date: 18-08-2023
Wagmare R, Harshe R, Pednekar J, Patro TU, Joshi M (2023). Effect of nanosilica on low-velocity impact and compression after impact properties of continuous carbon fiber-reinforced epoxy composites manufactured by 3D printing. Polym Compos. 2023; 44(11): 7794-7803.
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D. Upreti, A. Rajendran, N. Lenka, R. Srivastava, R. Sengupta, B. Maiti, S. Bose, T. U. Patro, Designing a robust biocompatible porous polymeric membrane using Laponite and graphene oxide for versatile and selective adsorption of water contaminants, Chem. Eng. J., 464, 142738 (2023)
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J. K. Bansiwal, A. S. Singh, T. U. Patro, D. S. Bag, Synthesis and thermal analysis of silicon-containing bis-phthalonitrile resin with enhanced solubility, J. Thermal Analysis Calorimetry, 148 (2), 383-392 (2023)
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C. Dash, R. Das, D. K. Sahu, D. Upreti, T. U. Patro, D. K. Bisoyi, Investigation of Dielectric and Mechanical Properties of Pretreated Natural Sunn Hemp Fiber-Reinforced Composite in Correlation with Macromolecular Structure of the Fiber, Biomacromolecules, 24, 1329-1344 (2023)
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P. Vislavath, S. Billa, J. Bahadur, K. Sudarshan, T. U. Patro, S. K. Rath, D RatnaHeterogeneous Coordination Environment and Unusual Self-Assembly of Ionic Aggregates in a Model Ionomeric Elastomer: Effect of Curative Systems, Macromolecules, 55, 6739-6749 (2022)
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N. N. Sakhadeo, T. U. Patro, Exploring the multifunctional applications of surface-coated polymeric foams - a review, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 61, 5366–5387 (2022)
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K. Yadav, S. S. Raut, T. U. Patro, A. C. Abhyankar, P. S. Kulkarni, Annealing temperature and morphology controlled development of nickel cobaltite nanoneedles for photocatalytic degradation of nitroaromatics, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 61, 4273-4285 (2022)
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R. Bagal, M. Bahir, N. Lenka, T. U. Patro, Polymer derived porous carbon foam and its application in bone tissue engineering: a review, Int. J. Polym. Mater. Polym. Biomater. (2022) https://doi.org/10.1080/00914037.2022.2066669
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R. Bagal, D. K. Chouhan, B. N. Sahoo, R. Chaudhari, C. J. Bhongale, T. U. Patro, Superhydrophobic silicone-coating on carbon foam for efficient oil adsorption, Mater. Lett, 311, 131525 (2022)
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G. S. Kumar, T. U. Patro, Tuning the piezoresistive strain-sensing behavior of poly(vinylidene fluoride)–CNT composites: The role of polymer–CNT interface and composite processing technique, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 139, 51516 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.51516
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K. Yadav, R. Bagal, S. Parmar, T. U. Patro, A. C. Abhyankar, In Situ Coating of Needle-like NiCo2O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles on Lightweight Reticulated Vitreous Carbon Foam toward Achieving Improved Electromagnetic Wave Absorption, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 60, 14225–14238 (2021)
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S. K. Rath, S. Praveen, J. G. Chavan, S. Billa, T. U. Patro, M. Patri, Dual approach of bimodality and nano-reinforcement towards toughened PDMS based foul release coatings, J Coat Tech Res, 18, 871-885 (2021)
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S. Praveen, J. Bahadur, R. Yadav, S. Billa, T. U. Patro, S. K. Rath, D. Ratna, M. Patri, Tunable viscoelastic and vibration damping properties of a segmented polyurethane synergistically reinforced with carbon black and anisotropic additives, Appl Acoustics, 170, 107535 (2020)
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G. K. Arbade, V. Dongerdive, S. K. Rath, V. Tripathi, T. U. Patro, Effect of poly(ethylene glycol) on drug delivery, antibacterial, biocompatible, physico-chemical and thermo-mechanical properties of PCL-chloramphenicol electrospun nanofiber scaffolds, Int J Polym Mater Polym Biomater, 71, 208-219 (2020)
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G. K. Arbade, J. Srivastava, V. Tripathi, N. Lenka, T. U. Patro, Enhancement of hydrophilicity, biocompatibility and biodegradability of poly(ε-caprolactone) electrospun nanofiber scaffolds using poly(ethylene glycol) and poly(L-lactide-co-ε-caprolactone-co-glycolide) as additives for soft tissue engineering, J Biomater Sci, Polym Ed, 31, 1648-1670 (2020)
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G. K. Arbade, V. Kumar, V. Tripathi, A. Menon, S. Bose, T. U. Patro, Emblica officinalis loaded poly (ε-caprolactone) electrospun nanofiber scaffold as potential antibacterial and anticancer deployable patch, New J Chem, 43, 7427-7440 (2019)
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S. K. Rath, J. G. Chavan, T. K. Ghorpade, T. U. Patro, M. Patri, Structure–property correlations of foul release coatings based on low hard segment content poly (dimethylsiloxane–urethane–urea), J Coat Tech Res, 15, 185-198 (2018)
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G. S. Kumar, T. U. Patro, Efficient electromagnetic interference shielding and radar absorbing properties of ultrathin and flexible polymer-carbon nanotube composite films, Mater Res Exp 5 (11), 115304 (2018)
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G. K. Arbade, S. Jathar, V. Tripathi, T. U. Patro, Antibacterial, sustained drug release and biocompatibility studies of electrospun poly (ε-caprolactone)/chloramphenicol blend nanofiber scaffolds, Biomed Phys Eng Exp, 4, 045011 (2018)
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D. K. Chouhan, A. Kumar, S. K. Rath, S. Kumar, P. S. Alegaonkar, G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro, Laponite-graphene oxide hybrid particulate filler enhances mechanical properties of cross-linked epoxy, J Polym Res, 25, 60 (2018).
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S. K. Rath, J. Bahadur, H. S. Panda, D. Sen, T. U. Patro, S. Praveen, M. Patri, D. V. Khakhar, Anomalous toluene transport in model segmented polyurethane–urea/clay nanocomposites, Soft Matter, 14, 3870-3881 (2018)
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G. S. Kumar, D. Vishnupriya, R. Antao, T. U. Patro, Carbon Nanotube-Poly (Vinylidene Fluoride) Composite Films for Strain-Sensing Applications, Mater Sci Forum, 909, 237-242 (2017).
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S. K. Rath, S. K. Sharma, K. Sudarshan, J. G. Chavan, T. U. Patro, P. K. Pujari, Subnanoscopic inhomogeneities in model end-linked PDMS networks probed by positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy and their effects on thermomechanical properties, Polymer, Accepted (2016). IF: 3.586
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T. U. Patro, H. D. Wagner, Influence of graphene oxide incorporation and chemical cross-linking on structure and mechanical properties of layer-by-layer assembled poly(vinyl alcohol)-Laponite free-standing films, J Polym Sci, Part B: Polym Phys, Accepted (2016). IF: 3.318
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G. S. Kumar, D. Vishnupriya, S. K. Chary, T. U. Patro, High dielectric permittivity and improved mechanical and thermal properties of poly (vinylidene fluoride) composites with low carbon nanotube content: effect of composite processing on phase behavior and dielectric properties, Nanotechnology, 27, 385702 (2016). IF: 3.573
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D. K. Chouhan, T. U. Patro, G. Harikrishnan, S. Kumar, S. Gupta, H. Cohen, H. D. Wagner, Laponite-graphene oxide hybrid from highly stable dual suspension, Appl. Clay Sci., In-Press (2016). IF: 2.586
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C. Sharma, S. S. Edatholath, A. R. Unni, T. U. Patro, V. K. Aswal, S. K. Rath, G. Harikrishnan, A pre-polyaddition mediation of castor oil for polyurethane formation, J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 133, 43964 (2016). IF: 1.67
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A. Kumar, D. K. Chouhan, P. S. Alegaonkar, T. U. Patro, Graphene-like nanocarbon: an effective nanofiller for improving the mechanical and thermal properties of polymer at low weight fractions, Compos. Sci. Tech., 127, 79–87 (2016). IF: 3.897
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S. K. Rath, S. S. Edatholathb , T. U. Patro, K. Sudarshan, P. U. Sastri, P. K. Pujari, G. Harikrishnan, Solvent diffusion in segmented polyurethane nanocomposites, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 18, 2682-2689 (2016). IF: 4.449
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S. S. Panwar, T. U. Patro, K. Balasubramanian, B. Venkataraman, High temperature stability of yttria-stabilized zirconia thermal barrier coating on niobium alloy -- C-103, Bull. Mater. Sci., 39, 321–329 (2016). IF: 0.895
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G. S. Kumar, D. Vishnupriya, T. U. Patro, Influence of MWNTs on electrical and hydrophobic properties of poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites, Mater. Today: Proceedings, 2, 2795-2800 (2015).
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S. S. Panwar, T. U. Patro, N. Ali, K. Balasubramanian, B. Venkataraman, Hot Air Erosion Studies of Yttria-Stabilized Zirconia Thermal Barrier Coated Niobium Alloy, Mater. Focus, 4, 421-432 (2015).
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D. K. Chouhan, G. Harikrishnan, S. Kumar, A. Kumar, P. S. Alegaonkar, T. U. Patro, Structure-reinforcement correlation and chain dynamics in graphene oxide and Laponite-filled epoxy nanocomposites, J. Mater. Sci., 50, 7458–7472 (2015). IF: 2.302
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G. S. Kumar, D. Vishnupriya, A. Joshi, S. Datar, T. U. Patro, Electromagnetic interference shielding in 1–18 GHz frequency and electrical property correlations in poly(vinylidene fluoride)–multi-walled carbon nanotube composites, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 17, 20347-20360 (2015). IF: 4.449
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S. S. Panwar, K. Prasad, T. U. Patro, K. Balasubramanian, B. Venkataraman, On the occurrence of dynamic strain aging in C-103 Nb based alloy, Mater. Sci. Eng. A, 620, 286-292 (2015). IF: 2.647
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R. M. Kaushik, A. B. Bhandakkar, T. U. Patro, Solution of emulsifiable oil and hydrogen peroxide for chemical–mechanical polishing of Ti alloy—A green approach, Mater. Lett., 122, 252–255 (2014). IF: 2.437
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S. K. Rath, S. Dubey, G. S. Kumar, S. Kumar, A. K. Patra, J. Bahadur, A. K. Singh, G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro, Multi-walled CNT-induced phase behaviour of poly(vinylidene fluoride) and its electro-mechanical properties, J. Mater. Sci., 49, 103-113 (2014). IF: 2.302
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T. U. Patro, H. D. Wagner, Layer-by-layer assembled PVA/Laponite multilayer free-standing films and their mechanical and thermal properties, Nanotechnology, 22, 455706 (1-12) (2011). IF: 3.573
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G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro, A. R. Unni, D. V. Khakhar, Clay nanoplatelet induced morphological evolutions during polymeric foaming, Soft Matter, 7, 6801-6804 (2011). IF: 3.798
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T. U. Patro, D. V. Khakhar, A. Misra, Phosphonium-based layered silicate-poly(ethylene terephthalate) nanocomposites: Stability, thermal and mechanical properties, J. App. Polym. Sci., 113, 1720-1732 (2009).
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T. U. Patro, M. V. Mhalgi, D. V. Khakhar, A. Misra, Studies on poly(vinylidene fluoride)-clay nanocomposites: Effect of different clay modifiers, Polymer, 49, 3486-3499(2008).
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T. U. Patro, G. Harikrishnan, A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Formation and characterization of polyurethane-vermiculite clay nanocomposite foams, Polym. Eng. Sci., 48, 1778-1784 (2008).
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S. Bose, A. R. Bhattacharyya, R. A. Khare, A. R. Kulkarni, T. U. Patro, P. Sivaraman, Tuning the dispersion of multiwall carbon nanotubes in co-continuous polymer blends: a generic approach, Nanotechnology, 19 335704 (1-8) (2008).
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G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro, D. V. Khakhar, Reticulated vitreous carbon from polyurethane foam-clay composites, Carbon, 45, 531-535 (2007).
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G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro, D. V. Khakhar, Polyurethane foam-clay nanocomposites: nano-clay as cell openers, Ind. Eng. Chem. Res., 45(21), 7126-7134 (2006).
Book Chapters
V. Chauhan, N. Sakhadeo, and T. U. Patro, “Marine coatings,” Functional Coatings, pp. 168–201, Feb. 2024. doi:10.1002/9781394207305.ch7
Advances in sustainable polymers​
Publication date: 06-11-2019
G.K. Arbade, T. U. Patro (2019) Biocompatible Polymer Based Nanofibers for Tissue Engineering. In: Katiyar V., Gupta R., Ghosh T. (eds) Advances in Sustainable Polymers. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9804-0_3
D. Upreti, T. U. Patro (2022) Polymer nanocomposite membranes for water remediation, In: Swain, B.P. (eds) Advances in Nanostructured Materials. Materials Horizons: From Nature to Nanomaterials. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8391-6_13
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Patents
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T. U. Patro, D. Upreti, R. Bagal, A process for the preperation of polymer composite beads, Indian Patent Appl No: 202311025117 (2023)
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T. U. Patro, R. Bagal, D. K. Chaouhan, Process for preparation of hydrophobic and oleophilic reticulated vitreous carbon foam, Patent Appl No.: 201911028367, Patent No: 383723 (2022).
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G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro and D. V. Khakhar, Reticulated vitreous carbon with controlled pore size and enhanced electrical conductivity from open cell polyurethane foam precursors containing montmorillonite based clays, Indian Pat. Appl. (2007) Patent No. IN2005MU01111.
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G. Harikrishnan, T. U. Patro and D. V. Khakhar, Clays as cell openers in polyurethane foams, Indian Pat. Appl. (2006), Patent No. IN 2004MU01213.
Conference Proceedings
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D. Vishnupriya, G. S. Kumar, T. U. Patro, Preparation and morphological studies of graphene reinforced compatibilized TPU/HDPE immiscible blends, Asia Australasia Regional Conference, Polymer Processing Society, Mumbai, Dec, 2013.
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G. S. Kumar, D. Vishnupriya, T. U. Patro, Electrical properties of MWCNT/PVDF composites, at Asian Workshop on Polymer Processing, Goa, Dec, 2013
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T. U. Patro, D. V. Khakhar, A. Misra, Phosphonium based montmorillonite-PET nanocomposites, Polymer Processing Society (PPS)-22, Yamagata, Japan (2006).
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T. U. Patro, M. V. Mhalgi, D. V. Khakhar, A. Misra, PVDF-clay nanocomposites: effect of clay on the phase behavior in PVDF, Polymer Processing Society (PPS)-22, Yamagata, Japan (2006).
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T. U. Patro, G. Harikrishnan, A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Polyurethane foam- vermiculite nanocomposites: synthesis and characterization, International Conference on Nano Science and Technology, New Delhi, India (2006).
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T. U. Patro, A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, Melt-extrusion of PET-clay nanocomposites and their effect on mechanical properties. MACRO 2004, International Conference on Polymers for Advanced Technologies, Thiruvananthapuram, India, Dec. 15-17, 2004 (2004)
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T. U. Patro, A. Misra, D. V. Khakhar, PET-layered silicate nanocomposites: Preparation, crystallization and mechanical properties, PPS (Polymer Processing Society)-20, Akron, USA (2004).





