Dr. Benadict Rakesh, Scientist-D 9445451645, benadict@immt.res.in ,
DESCRIPTION :
Dr. Benadict Rakesh joined as a Scientist in Hydro & Electrometallurgy Department in September, 2019. He completed his M.Sc in Organic Chemistry from University of Madras in 2010. He carried out his research work at Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) and obtained his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Homi Bhabha National Institute in 2016. There he was involved in the development of phosphorous based extractant for monazite ore processing and for the separation of zirconium and hafnium. He joined as Post-Doctoral Fellow at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras and worked on tailoring of nanomaterials for solar cells, lithium-ion batteries and thermoelectrics.
AREA OF INTEREST :Separation Science
Synthesis
Solar Cell
Lithium-ion Battery
Thermoelectrics
AWARDS & HONOURS :College topper in B.Sc. (2005-2008).
Qualified State Eligibility Test for Lectureship (SET), 2016 conducted by Tamil Nadu.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS :Journal Publications:
1. A.K. Budumuru, Benadict Rakesh, C. Sudakar; Enhanced high rate capability of Li intercalation in planar and edge defect-rich MoS2 nanosheets. Nanoscale, 2019, 11(18), 8882-8897.
2. P. Ilaiyaraja, Benadict Rakesh, Tapan Kumar Das, Pavana S.V. Mocherla, C. Sudakar; CuInS2 quantum dot sensitized solar cells with high VOC ~ 0.9 V achieved using microsphere-nanoparticulate TiO2 composite photoanode. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2018, 178, 208-222.
3. K. Benadict Rakesh, A. Suresh, N. Sivaraman, V.K. Aswal, P.R. Vasudeva Rao; Extraction and third phase formation behaviour of tri-iso-amyl phosphate and tri-n-butyl phosphate with Zr(IV) and Hf(IV) - A comparative study. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, 2016, 309 (3), 1037-1048
4. K. Benadict Rakesh, A. Suresh, P.R. Vasudeva Rao; Separation of U(VI) and Th(IV) from Nd(III) by cross-current solvent extraction mode using tri-iso-amyl phosphate as the extractant. Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 2015, 33, 448-461.
5. K. Benadict Rakesh, A. Suresh, P.R. Vasudeva Rao; Compositional characterization of organic phases after the phase splitting in the extraction of Th(NO3)4 by 1.1 M tri-n-butyl phosphate/n alkane. Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 2014, 32, 703-719.
6. K. Benadict Rakesh, A. Suresh, P.R. Vasudeva Rao; Extraction and stripping behaviour of tri-iso-amyl phosphate and tri-n-butyl phosphate in n dodecane with U(VI) in nitric acid media. Radiochimica Acta 2014, 102 (7), 619-628.
7. K. Benadict Rakesh, A. Suresh, P.R. Vasudeva Rao; Third phase formation in the extraction of Th(NO3)4 by tri n butyl phosphate and tri iso amyl phosphate in n dodecane and n-tetradecane from nitric acid media. Solvent Extraction and Ion Exchange, 2014, 32, 249-266.
8. K. Benadict Rakesh, A. Suresh, P.R. Vasudeva Rao; Studies on third phase formation in the extraction of Th(NO3)4 by tri-iso-amyl phosphate in n-alkane diluents. Separation Science and Technology, 2013, 48, 2761-2770.
Edited Book Chapter:
1. N. Priyadarshini, K. Benadict Rakesh, P. Ilaiyaraja; Actinide Speciation in Environment and their Separation Using Functionalized Nanomaterials and Nanocomposites. In Handbook of Environmental Materials Management, Springer, 2018, 771-817.
