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Chemistry

Name : Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain
Designation : Professor
Phone No. : +91-9937082348
Email Id : swainsk2@gmail.com; skswain_chem@vssut.ac.in
Date of Joining : 16-09-2011 as Professor

M.Sc.(Chem.), M.Phil., Ph.D. (Utkal University), Post-Doc (USA), FRSC (UK)

Organic Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Engineering Chemistry

  1. Sept. 2011 to till date : Professor of Chemistry, VSSUT, Govt. of Odisha
  2. Aug. 2004 to Sept 2011 : Reader in Chemistry in North Orissa University, Baripada, Govt. of Odisha
  3. Before 2004 : Rendered the service as Lecturer, Asst. Prof and Assoc. Professor in KIIT University and ICFAI University, Bhubaneswar.

Graduate Level : Engineering Chemistry, Spectroscopy
Post Graduate Level : Organic Chemistry; Organic Spectroscopy; Pericyclic and Photochemistry; Stereochemistry; Disconnection approach in organic synthesis; Organic Reaction and Reagents; Green Chemistry; Polymer Chemistry; Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Advance Materials Chemistry; Research Methodology & IPR.

  1. Research Area: Designed of Nanocomposites and polymeric hybrid nanomaterials, Synthesis of Biomaterials, Nanohydrogels, Solution Chemistry
  2. Applications: Packaging; Drugs delivery; Anticorrosion; Sensing; Superconductor, Wound healing

Ph. D. Candidates :

Awarded: 18 (Dr. S. Patra; Dr. G. Prusty; Dr. A K Pradhan; Dr. S Kisku; Dr. S. Dash; Dr. B. Mohanty; Dr. T. Ravinder; Dr. A Sarangi; Dr. G C Pradhan; Dr. S. Gantayat; Dr. G. Sahoo; Dr. F. Mohanty; Dr. N. Sarkar; Dr. D. Sahu; Dr. K. Prusty; Dr. P. Sethy; Dr. Sk Nazrul; Dr. A. Biswal).

PhD Ongoing: 07 (Swapnita Patra; Sachit K Das; Krishna Manjari Sahu; Shuvendu S Purohit; Susobhan Swain; Rajaram Mishra; Bhabani Jena)

Post-Doctorate Supervised: 03 (Dr. SK Basurudin; Dr. B. Parhi; Dr. D. Bharatiya)
M. Tech. Candidates : M.Tech.: 04; M.Phil.: 14; M.Sc.: 48
  1. Fellow of Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), London (2024)
  2. Samanta Chandrasekhar Award- 2015, from Odisha Bigyan Academy, DST, Govt of Odisha
  3. INSA S R Fellowship (2013): Indian National Science Academy, Govt. of India
  4. DAE Young Scientist Research Award (2008): BRNS-DAE, Govt. of India.
  5. JNCASR Visiting Fellowship (2007): JNCASR, Bengaluru, Govt. of India
  6. BOYSCAST Post-Doc Fellowship (2004), DST, Govt. of India
  7. Prof. R. K. Nanda Award (1994): Dr. Balabhadra Prasad P G Seminar, Ravenshaw College
  8. Best Science Project award (1992): S. V. M. College, Jagatsingpur, Orissa.
  9. Invited speaker’s/Keynote speakers: 30 lectures (6 in abroad)
  10. Delivered lectures in other Universities: 22 (in different Refresher and Orientation course)
  11. Professional training attended: 35 weeks (IISc Bangalore, IIM Raipur, IIT Kgp, IIM Tirchy, IIT Kanpur etc.)
  12. Foreign country visited: USA, Japan, UK, Germany, Malaysia, Thailand etc.
  1. Royal Society of Chemistry, London
  2. Indian Chemical Society
  3. Materials Research Society of India
  4. Indian Society for Polymer Science
  5. Indian Society for Technical Education
  6. Orissa Chemical Society
  1. Synthesis of Polymer/clay Nanocomposites by Emulsifier-free Emulsion Technique: Superabsorbency and Biodegradable Study, DST-SERC, Govt. of India Ref: SR/FTP/CS-130/2006, (2008-2011).
  2. Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer/CNT nanocomposites by Chemically Functionalized Carbon Nanotubes, DAE-BRNS, Govt. of India Ref: 2008/20/37/BRNS/1936 (2009-2012).
  3. Sonochemical investigation of some pharmaceutical active biopolymers and proteins for biomedical application, DST, Govt. of Odisha, Ref: ST-Bio-15/2014 (2014-2017).
  4. Preparation and characterization of graphene nanocomposites by reinforcement of transition metal based quantum dots CSIR, Govt. of India Ref: 01(2836)/15/EMR-II, Dated 02.06.2015 (2015-2018).

International Publications

    2024
  1. K. M. Sahu, A. Biswal, U Manisha and S. K. Swain* “ Synthesis and drug release kinetics of ciprofloxacin from polyacrylamide/dextran/carbon quantum dots (PAM/Dex/CQD) hydrogels” . International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, (Elsevier), 269(2), 132132 (2024). (Impact Factor: 8.2) ISSN: 1879-0003. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132132 (Early view)
  2. Sk. Nazrul, A. Biswal, K M Sahu, S S Sana and S. K. Swain* " Nano Silver Imprinted Starch-co-Polymethylmethacrylate Sandwiched Layered Double Hydroxide Nanocomposite Films for Packaging Application" Starch Strake (Wiley), 00, 00-00 (2024). (Impact Factor: 2.741) ISSN: 1521-379X. DOI: 10.1002/star.202300106. (Early view)
  3. P. K Behera, D. Sahu, B R Jali, A, K. Barick, S K Swain, P Mohapatra “A Simple Method for Synthesizing Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Fluorescent “Turn off” Mercury (II) Ion Sensing” Journal of Fluorescence (Springer); 00-00, 00 (2024) (Impact Factor: 2.7) ISSN: 1053-0509 Doi.org/10.1007/s10895-024-03649-1
  4. J P Behera, S Patra, S K Najrul, S K surmma, D Kumar, M K Berma, A K Katare and S K Swain* “Nano Boron Nitride Laminated Poly(ethyl methacrylate)/Poly(vinyl alcohol) Composite Films Imprinted with Silver Nanoparticles as Gas Barrier and Bacteria Resistant Packaging Materials” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 00, 00, (Wiley), (2024). (Impact Factor: 3) ISSN: 1097-4628. DOI: 10.1002/app.20232930.
  5. S K Das, D Bharatiya, B Padhi. L Pradhan, B K Jena and S K Swain* “Effect of clay on Ti O 2 embedded PMMA nanocomposit e fo r high - performanc e energy storag e applicatio n” Journal of Energy Storage, 82, 110586 (Elsevier), (2024). (Impact Factor: 9.4) ISSN: 2352-1538. DOI: h t t p s : / / d o i . o r g / 1 0 . 1 0 1 6 /j . e s t . 2 0 2 4 . 1 1 0 5 8 6.
  6. Sk. Nazrul, A. Biswal, L. Behera, and S. K. Swain*"Synthesis of sandwiched chitosan-g-PMMA nanocomposite by layered double hydroxides for packaging applications" Polymer Bulletin (Springer), 81(1), 633-660 (2024). (Impact Factor: 3.2) ISSN: 1436-2449. DOI: 101007/s00289-023-04732-6.
  7. B. Patra, A Biswal, S. Swain, L. Behera and S. K Swain “Role of Nano SiC in Enhancement of Mechanical, Barrier and Flame-Retardant Properties of PANI-co-PAA Films” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Materials, xx, xx-xx (Tylor & Francis), (2024). (Impact Factor: 2.439) ISSN: 2574-089X DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/25740881.2023.2297963 .
    8. 2023
  8. A. Biswal, S. Purohit, J. Pratapsingh, L. Mishra, M. Monalisa, S. B. Biswal, S. K Swain*,"Synergistic Effect of f-MWCNT and Nano Titania on Wound Healing Efficacy of Chitosan Films in Drosophila and Rat Models" ACS Applied Nano Material s(ACS), 6, 24, 23064–23077 (2023) (Impact Factor: 5.9) ISSN: 2574-0970 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.3c04413
  9. S. Purohit, A. Biswal, L. Mishra, M. Monalisa, S. B. Biswal, S. K Swain* "In vivo Wound Healing in Drosophila Melanogaster and Mouse models: Synergistic Effect of Bovine Serum Albumin and Graphene Quantum Dots" ACS Appl. Bio Mater.(ACS) 6, 12, 5531–5540 (2023) (Impact Factor: 4.7) ISSN: 2576-6422. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.3c00743
  10. S. K Das, D. Bharatia, B. Parhi, and S K Swain* “Influential factors modulating the dielectric behaviour of transition metal oxide nanocomposites for energy storage applications: A-state-of-the-art review” Journal of Energy Storage, 73, 108930 (Elsevier), (2023). (Impact Factor: 9.4) ISSN: 2352-1538. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2023.108930.
  11. S. Patra, K. M Sahu, J. Mahanty, and S. K. Swain* “Ex Vivo Glucose Detection in Human Blood Serums with Carbon Quantum Dot-Doped Oleic Acid-Treated Chitosan Nanocomposites” ACS Appl. Bio Mater.(ACS) XXX, XXX?XXX(2023) (Impact Factor: 4.7) ISSN: 2576-6422 https://doi.org/10.1021/acsabm.3c00851
  12. P K Behera, D Sahu, S. K. Swain, P. Mohapatra “Capsule shaped nano silver embedded reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites for sensing of mercury ions” Applied Nanoscience(Springer), 00-00 (2023) (Impact Factor: 3.869) ISSN: 2190-5517https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-023-02980-6
  13. S. Patra, S. Mishra, B. Parhi, H. Mishra, S. K. Swain* “Role of transition metal nanocomposites in organic reactions: A state of art as an alternative to conventional catalysts” Results in Chemistry (Elsevier), 6 (2023) 101172. (Impact Factor: 2.3) ISSN: 2211-7156 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rechem.2023.101172
  14. S. K. Swain*, Sk. Nazrul, S. K Das, A. Biswal and L. Behera, “Layered Double Hydroxides bundled Agar-g-PAN/Ag Nanocomposite Films: A Strategy to Improve Thermal, Barrier and Antibacterial Properties” Materials Today Communication, (Elsevier), 37, 107073 (2023). (Impact Factor: 3.8) ISSN: 2352-4928. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2023.107073
  15. D. Bharatiya, S. Patra, B. Parhi and S K Swain* “A materials science approach towards bioinspired polymeric nanocomposites: a comprehensive review” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 72(2), 119-134, (Tylor & Francis), (2023). (Impact Factor: 3.221) ISSN: 0091-4037. DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2021.1990057.
  16. A Biswal, S S Purohit and S. K. Swain* “Chitosan based composite scaffolds in skin wound repair: A review” Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, (Elsevier) 84, 104549(2023) (Impact Factor: 5.062 ) ISSN: 1773-2247 DOI:10.1016/j.jddst.2023.104549.
  17. K. M. Sahu, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Host-Guest Drug Delivery by β-cyclodextrin Assisted Polysaccharide Vehicles: A Review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, (Elsevier), 240 124338(1-20) (2023). (Impact Factor: 8.025) ISSN: 1879-0003. DOI:10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.124338.
  18. D. Bharatia, B. Parhi, and S K Swain*"Dielectric Study of Nanostructured Ternary Composite Derived from Amalgamated CuO/Ag2O on Graphene Oxide Sheets. Journal of Materials Research (Springer), 38, 3395–3406 (2023). (Impact Factor: 2.7) ISSN: 2044-5326. 10.1557/s43578-023-01068-9
  19. S. Patra, S. S. Purohit and S. K. Swain* In vivo fluorescence non-enzymatic glucose sensing technique for diabetes management by CQDs incorporated dextran nanocomposites in human blood serums. Microchemical Journal, 109,108646(1-10) (Elsevier), (2023). (Impact Factor: 5.304) ISSN: 0026-265X. DOI:10.1016/j.microc.2023.108646.
  20. D. Bharatia, B. Parhi Hemsagar Sahu and S K Swain* Factors influencing the dielectric properties of GO/MO nanocomposites: review, Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics (Springer), (2023). (Impact Factor: 2.779) ISSN: 0957-4522. DOI: 10.1007/s10854-023-09928-0
  21. S. Patra, K. M. Sahu, A A. Reddy and S K Swain* Polymer and Biopolymer Based Nanocomposites for Glucose Sensing, International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Tylor & Francis), (2023). (Impact Factor: 3.221) ISSN: 1563-535X DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2023.2175824.
    22. 2022
  22. Sk. Nazrul, L. Behera, R. K. Singh, A. Biswal, S. K. Swain* “Combined Effect of Layered Double Hydroxides and Nano silver on Bacterial Inhibition and Gas Barrier Properties of Chitosan Grafted Polyacrylonitrile Nanocomposites” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Materials, 1-11, (Tylor & Francis), (2022). (Impact Factor: 2.439) ISSN: 2574-089X DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2086814.
  23. P. K. Sethy, A. Biswal, P. Mohapatra, and S K Swain* “Nano BN reinforced cellulose-based tripolymeric hybrid nanocomposites as packaging materials” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Materials, 1-11, (Tylor & Francis), (2022). (Impact Factor: 2.439) ISSN: 2574-089X. DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2022.2044048.
  24. B. Parhi, D. Bharatiya, and S K Swain* “Effect of polycaprolactone on physicochemical, biological, and mechanical properties of polyethylene oxide and polyamino acids nano block copolymers” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), (2022). (Impact Factor: 3.125) ISSN: 1097-4628. DOI: 10.1002/app.20213091.
    25. 2021
  25. K. Prusty, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Nano ZnO imprinted dextran hybrid poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)/poly ethylene glycol composite hydrogels for in vitro release of ciprofloxacin” Materials Today Communication, 26, 101869-670, (Elsevier), (2021). (Impact Factor: 3.662) ISSN: 0925-8388. DOI: 10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101869.
  26. D. Bharatia, B. Parhi and S K Swain* “Preparation, characterization and dielectric properties of GO based ZnO embedded mixed metal oxides ternary nanostructured composites” Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 869, 159274-82, (Elsevier), (2021). (Impact Factor: 6.317) ISSN: 03602559. DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2021.159274.
  27. P. K. Sethi, P. Mohapatra, S. Patra, D. Bharatia and S. K. Swain*” Antimicrobial and barrier properties of polyacrylic acid/GO hybrid nanocomposites for packaging application” Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 23, 100507-100523, (Elsevier), (2021). (Impact Factor:5.454) ISSN: 2352-507X. DOI: org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2021.100747.
  28. A. Biwal, P. Sethy and S. K. Swain* “Change in orientation of polyacrylic acid and chitosan networks by imprintment of gold nanoparticles” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Materials, 60(2), 182-194, (Tylor & Francis), (2021). (Impact Factor: 2.439) ISSN: 03602559. DOI:10.1080/25740881.2020.1793196.
  29. K. Prusty and S. K. Swain* “Polypropylene oxide/polyethylene oxide-cellulose hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels as drug delivery vehicle” Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 138(9), 49921-30, (Wiley), (2021). (Impact Factor: 3.125) ISSN: 1097-4628. DOI: 10.1002/app.20200978.
    30. 2020
  30. B. Parhi, D. Bharatia and S K Swain* “Surfactant Free Green Synthesis of GOSiMa Hybrid Nanocomposite for Charge Storage Application” Ceramic International, (Elsevier), 46(17), December 01, 2020, 27184-192 (2020) (Impact Factor: 3.830) ISSN 0272-8842. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2020.07.199
  31. N. Sarkar, G. Sahoo and S K Swain* “Graphene quantum dot decorated magnetic graphene oxide filled polyvinyl alcohol hybrid hydrogel for removal of dye pollutants” Journal of Molecular Liquids(Elsevier) 302, 15 March 2020, 112591-112608 (Impact Factor: 5.065), (2020). 10.1016/j.molliq.2020.112591. ISSN: 0167-7322.
  32. K Prusty and S K Swain* “Polypropylene oxide/polyethylene oxide-cellulose hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels as drug delivery vehicle” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley) (2020), (Impact Factor: 2.52) (Accepted) ISSN: 1097-4628. DOI: 10.1002/app.20200978
  33. A. Biwal, P. Sethy and S K Swain* “Change in Orientation of Polyacrylic acid and Chitosan Networks by Imprintment of Gold Nanoparticles” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Materials, (Tylor & Francis), (2020) (Impact Factor: 1.973). ISSN: 03602559 DOI:10.1080/25740881.2020.1793196.
  34. N. Sarkar, G. Sahoo and S K Swain* “Nanoclay sandwiched reduced graphene oxide filled macroporus polyacrylamide-agar hybrid hydrogel as an adsorbent for dye decontamination” Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects (Elsevier), 23, 100507-100523 (2020) (Impact Factor:1.113) ISSN: 2352-507X. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2020.100507
  35. N. Sarkar, G. Sahoo and S K Swain* “Reduced graphene oxide decorated superporous polyacrylamide based interpenetrating network hydrogel as dye adsorbent” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier) (Impact Factor: 3.408), 250, August 01, 123022-123037 (2020). doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2020.123022. ISSN: 0254-0584.
  36. K Prusty and S K Swain* “Nano ZrO2 reinforced cellulose incorporated polyethylmethacrylate/polyvinyl alcohol composite films as semiconducting packaging materials” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley) 137(42), (2020), 49284 (Impact Factor: 2.52) https://doi.org/10.1002/app.49284. ISSN: 1097-4628.
  37. P. K Sethi, K. Prusty, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Nano CaCO3 embodied poly acrylic acid/dextran nanocomposites for packaging applications” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 137 (3), January 15, 2020, 48298-308 (2020). DOI: 10.1002/app.48298 (Impact Factor: 2.52). ISSN: 1097-4628.
  38. B. Parhi, D. Bharatiya and S K Swain* “Application of Quercetin Flavonoid Based Hybrid Nanocomposites: A Review” Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal (Elsevier) (Impact Factor: 2.879), 00, 00-00 (2020) Early View. doi.org/10.1016/j.jsps.2020.10.017. ISSN: 1319-0164.
  39. K. Prusty, S. Patra and S K Swain* “Nano ZnO imprinted dextran hybrid poly (N-isopropylacrylamide)/poly ethylene glycol composite hydrogels for in vitro release of ciprofloxacin” Materials Today Communication (Elsevier) (Impact Factor: 2.678), 00, 00-00 Available online 11 November 2020, 101869 (2020). doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2020.101869.
  40. D. Sahu, N. Sarkar, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Rhodamine B associated Ag/r-GO nanocomposites as ultrasensitive fluorescent sensor for Hg2+” Microchemical Journal, (Elsevier) (Impact Factor: 3.206) 154, 104577 (2020) doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2019.104577.
  41. D. Sahu, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Highly orange fluorescence emission by water soluble gold nanoclusters for “turn off” sensing of Hg2+ ion” Journal of Photochemistry & Photobiology, A: Chemistry (Elsevier) (Impact Factor: 3.261), 386, 112098 (2020). DOI: 10.1016/j.jphotochem.2019.112098.
    42. 2019
  42. D. Sahu, G Sahoo, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Nano Gold Hybrid Polyvinyl Alcohol Films for Sensing of Cu2+ ions” Chemistry Select, (Wiley-VCH) 4, 001 –011 (2019). (Impact Factor: 1.716) DOI: doi.org/10.1002/slct.201902167.
  43. P. K Sethi, K. Prusty, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Nano CaCO3 embodied poly acrylic acid/dextran nanocomposites for packaging applications” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 136, 48298 (2019). DOI: 10.1002/app.48298 (Impact Factor: 1.991).
  44. B B Singh, F Mohanty, S S Das*, and S K Swain “Graphene sandwiched crumb rubber dispersed hot mix asphalt” Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, (Elsevier), (2019) Doi. org/10.1016/j.jtte.2019.02.003. (Impact Factor:1.48)
  45. K Prusty and S K Swain* “Release of ciprofloxacin drugs by nano gold embedded cellulose grafted polyacrylamide hybrid nanocomposite hydrogels” International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier), 126(1), 665-675 (2019) Doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2018.12.258 0141-8130. (Impact Factor: 4.784).
  46. P K Sethy, K Prusty, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Nanoclay Decorated Polyacrylic acid-starch Hybrid Nanocomposite Thin Films as Packaging Materials” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 40:229–239, (2019). DOI: 10.1002/pc.24326 (Impact Factor: 2.262).
  47. D. Sahu, G Sahoo, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Dual Activities of Nano Silver Embedded Reduced Graphene Oxide Using Clove Leaf Extracts: Hg2+ Sensing and Catalytic degradation” Chemistry Select, (Wiley-VCH) 4, 2593–2602 (2019). (Impact Factor: 1.716) DOI: 10.1002/slct.201803725.
  48. G Sahoo, N Sarkar and S K Swain* “Effect of layered graphene oxide on the structure and properties of bovine serum albumin grafted polyacrylonitrile hybrid bionanocomposites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), (2019). DOI:10.1002/pc.25260 (Impact Factor: 2.262).
  49. F. Mohanty and S K Swain* "Silver Nanoparticles Decorated Polyethylmethacrylate/Graphene Oxide Composite: As Packaging Material" Polymer Composites (Wiley), 40: E1199– E1207, 2019. (Impact Factor: 2.262) DOI:10.1002/pc.24944.
  50. F Mohanty and S K Swain* “Nano silver embedded starch hybrid graphene oxide sandwiched poly(ethylmethacrylate) for packaging application” Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects (Elsevier), 18: 100300 (2019). doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2019.100300 (Impact Factor: 0.772) Accepted.
  51. K Prusty and S K Swain* “Nanostructured gold dispersed polyethylmethaacrylate/dextran hybrid composites for packaging applications” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, (Tylor & Francis), (2019) (Impact Factor: 1.705). DOI: 10.1080/25740881.2019.1602140.
  52. D. Sahu, N Sarkar, G. Sahoo, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Nano silver imprinted graphene oxide as catalyst in reduction of 4-nitrophenol” Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry (Wiley), (Impact Factor: 1.53) DOI:10.1002/poc.3971 (2019).
  53. K Prusty, A Biswal, S B Biswal and S K Swain*, “Synthesis of soy protein/polyacrylamide nanocomposite hydrogels for delivery of ciprofloxacin drug” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier), 234, 378-289(2019). (Impact Factor: 2.781) doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2019.05.038.
    54. 2018
  54. K Prusty, P K Sethy and S K Swain* “Sandwich structured starch grafted polyethylhexylacrylate/polyvinylalcohol thin films” Advances in Polymer Technology (Wiley), 37, 37739-37791 (2018), DOI: 10.1002/adv.22161 (Impact Factor: 2.663).
  55. K. Prusty and S K Swain* “Nano Silver Decorated Polyacrylamide/Dextran Nanohydrogels hybrid composites for Drug Delivery Applications” Materials Science & Engineering: C (Elsevier) 85, 130-141 (2018) (Impact Factor: 4.959). DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2017.11.028.
  56. K Prusty and S K Swain* “Nanostructured Chitosan Composites for Cancer Therapy: A Review” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Tylor & Francis), (Impact Factor: 2.263) 67(15),879-888 (2018) DOI. 10.1080/00914037.2017.1393678.
  57. S. K. Swain*, S. Barik, G C Pradhan and L. Behera “Delamination of Mg-Al Layered Double Hydroxide on Starch: Change in Structural and Thermal Properties” Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering (Tylor & Francis), (Impact Factor: 1.655) 57(15), 1585-1591 (2018) Doi: 10.1080/03602559.2017.1410844.
  58. N. Sarkar, G Sahoo, R Das and S K Swain* “Three-Dimensional Rice Straw Structured Magnetic Nanoclay Decorated Tri-polymeric Nanohydrogels as Superabsorbent of Dye Pollutants” ACS Applied Nano Materials (American Chemical Society) 1, 1183-1203 (2018). DOI: 10.1021/acsanm.7b00358
  59. S Gantayat, N. Sarkar, G Prusty, D. Rout and S K Swain* “Designing of epoxy matrix by chemically modified multiwalled carbon nanotubes” Advances in Polymer Technology (Wiley), 37, 21654-21662 (2018), DOI: 10.1002/adv. 21654 (Impact Factor: 2.663)
  60. S K Swain* and K Prusty” Biomedical applications of acrylic based nanohydrogels: A review” Journal of Materials Science (Springer) 53, 2303-2325 (2018) (Impact Factor: 3.442) DOI: 10.1007/s10853-017-1726-x.
  61. S Gantayat, D Rout, SK Swain* “Carbon Nanomaterials Reinforced Epoxy Composites: A Review” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, (Tylor & Francis), 57(1), 1-16 (2018) (Impact Factor: 1.655) DOI.org/10.1080/03602559.2017.1298802.
  62. G Sahoo, N Sarkar and S K Swain* “The effect of reduced graphene oxide intercalated hybrid nanoclay on the dielectric properties of polyvinylidene fluoride nanocomposite films” Applied Clay Science (Elsevier) 162 69-82 (2018) (Impact Factor: 3.890).
  63. K. Prusty and S K Swain* "h-BN huddled starch reinforced PolyethylhexylacrylatePolyvinyl alcohol thin films for packaging applications" Polymer Composites (Wiley), (2018). (Impact Factor: 2.262) Accepted. doi.org/10.1002/pc.24941.
    64. 2017
  64. N. Sarkar, G. Sahoo, R Das, G. Prusty and S K Swain* “Carbon quantum dot tailored calcium alginate hydrogel for pH responsive controlled delivery of vancomycin” European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (Elsevier), 109, 359-371 (2017) (Impact Factor: 3.532). doi.org/10.1016/j.ejps.2017.08.015.
  65. S K Swain*, G C Pradhan, S. Dash, F Mohanty and L Behera “Preparation and characterization of bionanocomposites based on soluble starch/nano CaCO3” Polymer Composites (Wiley), (2017). DOI: 10.1002/pc.24326 (Impact Factor: 2.262) In Press.
  66. Gyanaranjan Sahoo, N. Sarkar, D. Sahu and S K Swain* “Nano Gold Decorated Reduced Graphene Oxide Wrapped Polymethylmethacrylate for Supercapacitor Applications” RSC Advances (RSC), 7, 2137-2150 (2017). (Impact Factor: 3.049) DOI: 10.1039/c6ra26930c.
  67. S Gantayat, N Sarkar, D Rout, SK Swain* “Design of carbon nanofiber embedded conducting epoxy resin” Materials Chemistry and Physics (Elsevier) 186, 29-35 (2017) doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2016.09.020 (Impact Factor: 2.781)
  68. D. Sahoo, N. Sarkar G. Sahoo, P. Mohapatra, and S K Swain* “Nano Silver imprinted polyvinyl alcohol nanocomposites thin films for Hg2+ sensor” Sensor Actuators: B Chemical, (Elsevier) 246, 96-107 (2017) (Impact Factor: 6.393).Doi: 10.1016/jsnb2..
  69. Fanismita Mohanty, S K Swain* “Carbon Nanotube Embedded Polymer Composite: Properties and Applications” Current Organic Synthesis (Bentham Science Publishers.), 14 (2), 249-262 (2017) (Impact Factor: 1.690). DOI: 10.2174/1570179413666160831124314. (Invited article)
  70. G Sahoo, N Sarkar and S K Swain*, “Antimicrobial properties of nano gold imprinted starch bionanocomposites” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering, (Tylor & Francis), 56(3), 334–345 (2017) (Impact Factor: 1.655) Doi: 10.1080/03602559.2016.1185629.
  71. N. Sarkar, G Sahoo, P. Priyadashini, S Khuntia, J R Mohanty and S K Swain* “Fabrication of acrylic modified coconut fiber reinforced polypropylene biocomposites: Study of mechanical, thermal and erosion properties” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 38 (12) 2852-28-62 (2017). DOI: 10.1002/pc.23887 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  72. Thumu Ravinder*; Shiva Shanker Kaki*; Prabhakar, I N S S*; Rao, B V S K *; S K Swain** and Prasad, R B N* “Enzymatic Synthesis of Structured Lipid Based On Silkworm Oil and Palm Olein” Journal of Oil Palm Research Vol. 29 (1) 81 – 87 (2017) (Impact Factor: 0.427).
  73. N Sarkar, G Sahoo and S K Swain* “Nano silicon carbide embodied soy protein bionanocomposites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 38 (S1) E57-E65 (2017). DOI: 10.1002/pc.23896 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  74. POPULAR SCIENTIFIC REPORTS S K Swain, G Sahoo, N Sarkar, and F Mohanty, “Novel bionanocomposite systems for packaging applications” SPE, Plastics Research Online, 1-4 (2017), DOI:10.2417/spepro.006917
  75. S K Swain, N Sarkar, and G Sahoo “Coconut shell powder improves the mechanical performance of polypropylene biocomposites” SPE, Plastics Research Online, 1-3, (2017) DOI:10.2417/spepro.006914.
    76. 2016
  76. F. Mohanty and S K Swain* “Effect of graphene platelets on the thermal and conducting properties of Poly (ethyl methacrylate)” Advances in Polymer Technology (Wiley Periodicals, Inc.), 37, 1316-1322 (2018) DOI 10.1002/ADV21790. (Impact Factor: 2.663)
  77. S K Basiruddin and S K Swain* “Phenylboronic acid functionalized reduced graphene oxide based fluorescence nano sensor for glucose sensing” Materials Science & Engineering: C (Elsevier), 58, 103-109 (2016). DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2015.07.068 (Impact Factor: 4.959)
  78. K Prusty and S K Swain* “Nano CaCO3 imprinted starch hybrid Polyethylhexylacrylate polyvinylalcohol nanocomposite thin films” Carbohydrate Polymers (Elsevier), 139, 90-98 (2016). DOI:10.1016/J.CARBPOL.2015.12.009 (Impact Factor: 6.044)
  79. Fanismita Mohanty, G Prusty, P Mohapatra and S K Swain* “Aqueous Compatibility of Starch with Albumin Bovine: An Ultrasonic Study” J Bionanoscience (American Scientific Publishers) 10 (5), 348-355 (2016) DOI:10.1166/jbns.2016.1397.
  80. N Sarkar, G Sahoo, R Das, G Prusty, D Sahu, and S K Swain* “Anti-corrosion Performance of Three Dimensional Hierarchical PANI@BN Nano hybrids. Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research (American Chemical Society), 55(5), 2931-2940 (2016). DOI: 10.1021/acs.iecr.5b04887 (Impact Factor: 3.375)
  81. G C Pradhan and S K Swain* “Graphite reinforced oxygen barrier conducting starch nanocomposites” Polymer composites (Willey), 37(7) 2083-2091 (2016). DOI; 10.1002/pc.23386 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
    82. 2015
  82. G C Pradhan, S Dash and S K Swain*, “Barrier properties of nano silicon carbide designed chitosan nanocomposites” Carbohydrate polymer (Elsevier), 134, 60-65 (2015) DOI;10.1016/j. carbpol.2015.06.081 (Impact Factor: 6.044)
  83. S Gantayat, G Prusty, D R Rout and S K Swain* “Effect of graphite platelets on thermal and mechanical properties of epoxy resin” New Carbon Material (Elsevier), 30(5), 432-437 (2015). DOI: 10.1016/S187-5805(15)6020-1 (Impact Factor: 1.171)
  84. S Barik, S K Kisku, L Behera and S K Swain* “Enhancement of thermal properties of polyacrylonitrile by reinforcement of Mg-Al layered double hydroxide” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 36(11), 2140-2144 (2015). DOI: 10.1002/pc.23130 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
    85. 2014
  85. G Prusty, R Das and S K Swain* “Influence of functionalized single-walled carbon nanotubes on morphology, conducting and oxygen barrier properties of poly (acrylonitrile-co-starch)” Composites Part B: Engineering (Elsevier), 62, 236-241 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.compositesb.2014.03.006 (Impact Factor: 6.864)
  86. G C Pradhan, S Dash and S K Swain* “Effect of boron nitride nanopowder on thermal, chemical and gas barrier properties of starch” Chinese Journal of Polymer Science (Springer), 32(10), 1311-1318 (2014). DOI: 10.1007/s10118-014-1511-0 (Impact Factor: 2.016)
  87. A K Pradhan, G Prusty and S K Swain* “Characterization of polyacrylonitrile nanocomposite by reinforcement of functionalized single walled carbon nanotubes”, Polymer-Plastics Technology and Engineering (Tylor & Francis), 53(8), 784-789 (2014). DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2014.886042 (Impact Factor: 1.655)
  88. S K Swain*, S K Kisku and G Sahoo “Preparation of thermal resistant gas barrier chitosan nanobiocomposites", Polymer Composites (Wiley), 35(12) 2324-2328 (2014). DOI 10.1002/pc.22897. (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  89. G C Pradhan, S Dash and S K Swain* “Effect of zirconium oxide nanopowder on the thermal, Chemical and gas barrier properties of starch” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier), 23, 115-121 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2014.02.038 (Impact Factor: 2.593)
  90. J R Mohanty, S N Das, H C Das and S K Swain* “Effect of chemically modified date palm leaf fiber on mechanical, thermal and rheological properties of polyvinylpyrrolidone Fibers and Polymers” Fibers and Polymers (Springer), 15(5), 1062-1070 (2014). DOI 10.1007/s12221-014-1062-6 (Impact Factor: 1.353)
  91. A. Sarangi, G Nath* and S K Swain* “Compatibility study of binary mixtures for surface modification of natural fibers using ultrasonic technique at different frequencies” Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics (NISCAIR), 52, 30-34 (2014). DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/25144 (Impact Factor: 0.582)
  92. S K Swain*, S Dash, S K Kisku, R K Singh “Thermal and oxygen barrier properties of chitosan bionanocomposites by reinforcement of calcium carbonate nanopowder” Journal of Materials Science & Technology (Elsevier), 30(8), 791-795 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.jmst.2013.12.017 (Impact Factor: 5.040)
  93. S K Swain*, S Patra and S K Kisku, “Study of thermal, oxygen-barrier, fire-retardant and biodegradable properties of starch bionanocomposites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 35, 1238-1243 (2014). DOI 10.1002/pc.22773 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  94. S K Kisku, S Dash and S K Swain* “Dispersion of SiC Nanoparticles in Cellulose for Study of Tensile, Thermal and Oxygen Barrier Properties” Carbohydrate Polymers (Elsevier), 99, 306-310 (2014). DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.08.035 (Impact Factor: 6.044)
  95. S K Swain*, G Prustry, Ashis S Ray and L Behera “Dispersion of nanoplatelates of grahite on PMMA matrix by in situ polymerization technique” Journal of Experimental Nanoscience (Tylor & Francis), 9(03), 240-248 (2014). DOI: 10.1080/17458080.2012.654475 (Impact Factor: 1.362)
  96. A Sarangi, G Nath*, S K Swain* and R Paikray “Chemical modification of natural fibers with acetone blended alcohol” Advanced Science Letter (American Scientific Publishers) 20(3-4), 570-573 (2014). DOI: 10.1166/asl.2014.5367 (Impact Factor: ‎0.42).
  97. S K Kisku, N. Sarkar and S K Swain*, “preparation of starch/PVA/CaCO3 nanobiocomposites film: Study of fire retardant, thermal resistant, gas barrer and biodegradable properties” Polymer-Plastic Engineering and Technology, (Taylor & Francis) 53(16), 1664-1670 (2014). DOI:10.1080/03602559.2014.919650 (Impact Factor: 1.655)
  98. S K Swain, S K Kisku and S K Patra “Improving starch-based materials for packaging” SPE, Plastics Research Online, (2014) DOI: 10.2417/spepro.005285
    99. 2013
  99. G Prusty and S K Swain* “Dispersion of ZrO2 nanoparticles in polyacrylonitrile: Preparation of thermally-resistant electrically-conductive oxygen barrier nanocomposites” Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (Elsevier), 16, 2039-2043 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.mssp.2013.07.033 (Impact Factor: 2.593)
  100. S K Swain*, B. Shur and S K Patra “Poly(acrylamide-co-vinyl alcohol)–Superabsorbent Materials Reinforced by Modified Clay” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 34, 1794-1800 (2013). DOI 10.1002/pc.22583 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  101. S Dash and S K Swain* “Synthesis of Thermal and Chemical Resistant Oxygen Barrier Starch with Reinforcement of Nano Silicon Carbide” Carbohydrate Polymers (Elsevier), 97, 758-763 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.05.061 (Impact Factor: 6.044)
  102. S Dash and S K Swain* “Effect of nano boron nitride on the physical and chemical properties of soy protein” Composites Science and Technology (Elsevier), 84, 39-43 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2013.05.004 (Impact Factor: 5.160)
  103. S K Swain*, S Dash, C Behera, S K Kisku and L Behera “Effect of nano BN on the thermal properties of Cellulose” Carbohydrate Polymers (Elsevier), 95, 728-732 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.02.080 (Impact Factor: 6.044)
  104. A K Pradhan and S K Swain* “Synthesis and characterization of poly(acrylonitrile-co-methylmethacrylate) nanocomposites reinforced by functionalized multiwall carbon nanotubes” Iranian Polymer Journal (Springer), 22(5) 369-376 (2013). DOI: 10.1007/s13726-013-0136-4 (Impact Factor: 1.278)
  105. S K Swain*, A K Pradhan and H S Sahu “Synthesis of gas barrier starch by dispersion of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube” Carbohydrate polymers (Elsevier), 94(1) 663-668 (2013). DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.01.056 (Impact Factor: 6.044)
  106. G Prusty and S K. Swain* “Dispersion of Multi walled carbon nanotubes in Polyacrylonitrile-co-Starch copolymer matrix for enhancement of Electrical, Thermal and Gas Barrier Properties” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 34(3), 330-334 (2013). DOI: 10.1002/pc.22418 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  107. S K Swain*, G Prusty and I Jena “Conductive gas barrier and thermal resistant behavior of polymethylmethacrylate composites by dispersion of ZrO2 nanoparticles” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Taylor & Francis), 62, 733-736 (2013). DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2013.769234 (Impact Factor: 2.263)
  108. S K Kisku and S K Swain* “Effect of SiC nanoparticles on thermal and oxygen barrier of abumin brovine protein” Polymer-Plastic Engineering and Technology (Taylor & Francis), 52, 940-945 (2013). DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2013.763375 (Impact Factor: 1.655)
  109. J R Mohanty, S N Das, H C Das and S K Swain* “Effective mechanical properties of PVA/DPL biocomposites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 34, 959-966 (2013). DOI: 10.1002/pc.22502 (Impact Factor: 2.262).
    110. 2012
  110. S Dash, S K Kisku and S K Swain* “Effect of nano clay on morphological, thermal and barrier properties of albumin brovine” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 33, 2201-2206 (2012). DOI: 10.1002/pc.22363 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  111. S K Swain*, S K Patra and P Priyadarshini, “Soy protein/clay nanobiocomposites for ideal packaging materials” Polymer-Plastic Technology and Engineering (Taylor & Francis), 51, 1282-1287 (2012). DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2012.700542 (Impact Factor: 1.655)
  112. G Prusty and S K Swain* “Dispersion of expanded graphite as nanoplatelates in a copolymer matrix and its effect on thermal stability, electrical conductivity and permeability” New Carbon Mater (Elsevier), 27(4) 271-277 (2012). DOI: 10.1016/S1872-5805(12)60017-1 (Impact Factor: 1.171) (Awarded as excellent paper of the year 2012)
  113. A K Pradhan and S K Swain* “Electrical conductivity and oxygen permeability of polyacrylonitrile/multiwalled carbon nanotubes composites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 33(7), 1114-1119 (2012). DOI: 10.1002/pc.22239 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  114. A K Pradhan and S K Swain* “Oxygen barrier multiwalled carbon nanotube/polymethyl methacrylate nanocomposites prepared by in situ method” Journal of Materials Science and Technology (Elsevier), 28(5), 391-395 (2012). DOI: 10.1016/S1005-0302(12)60073-5 (Impact Factor: 5.040)
  115. S K Patra and S K Swain* “Effect of organoclays on the thermal, mechanical, and oxygen barrier properties of poly(methyl methacrylate-co-acrylonitrile)/clay nanocomposites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 35(5), 796-802 (2012). DOI: 10.1002/pc.22209 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  116. S K Kisku and S K Swain* “Study of oxygen permeability and flame retardancy properties of biodegradable polymethylmethacrylate/starch composites” Polymer Composite (Wiley), 33, 79-84, (2012). DOI: 10.1002/pc.21240 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  117. S K Kisku and S K Swain* “Synthesis and characterization of chitosan/boron nitride composites” Journal of the American Ceramic Society (Wiley), 95(9), 2753-2757 (2012). DOI: 10.1111/j.1551-2916.2012.05140.x (Impact Factor: 2.956)
  118. S K Swain*, G Prusty and R Das “Sonochemical compatibility of PVA-PA blend in aqueous solution” Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics (Taylor & Francis), 51(3), 580-589 (2012). DOI: 10.1080/00222348.2011.609782 (Impact Factor: 1.005)
  119. S K Patra, G Prusty and S K Swain* “Ultrasound assisted synthesis of PMMA/clay nanocomposites: Study of oxygen permeation and flame retardant properties” Bulletin of Materials Science (Springer), 35(1), 27-32 (2012). DOI: 10.1007/s12034-011-0259-1 (Impact Factor: 0.925)
  120. S K Kisku and S K Swain* “Polymethyl methacrylate/soy protein green composites as gas barrier materials” Chinese Journal of Polymer Science (Springer), 30(3) 397-404 (2012). DOI: 10.1007/s10118-012-1148-9 (Impact Factor: 2.016)
    121. 2011
  121. S K Swain* “Ultrasound assisted process of PA6/clay nanocomposites: mechanical, rheological and barrier Properties” Journal of Polymer Engineering (de Gruyter), 31, 185-189 (2011). DOI: 10.1515/polyeng.2011.040 (Impact Factor: 0.778)
  122. S K Patra, G Prusty and S K Swain* “Synthesis of PAN/clay nanocomposites: study of gas permeation properties” International Journal of Nanoscience (World Scientific), 10(4), 1101-1105 (2011). DOI: 10.1142/S0219581X11009210 (Impact Factor: ‎0.56)
  123. S K Swain* and S. K. Patra “Ultrasonic and viscometric study of synthesized pan/clay nanocomposites” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Taylor & Francis) 60(12), 1-10 (2011). DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2010.551375 (Impact Factor: 2.263)
  124. G Prusty and S K Swain* “Synthesis and Characterization of Conducting Gas Barrier PAN/EG Nanocomposites” Polymer Composites (Wiley), 32(9), 1336-1342 (2011). DOI: 10.1002/pc.21155 (Impact Factor: 2.262)
  125. S K Patra and S K Swain*, “Swelling study of superabsorbent PAA-co-PAM/clay nanohydrogel” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 120(3), 1533-1538 (2011). DOI: 10.1002/app.33381 (Impact Factor: 1.919)
  126. S K Swain* and G Prusty “Characterizing Oxygen-Barrier Polyacrylonitrile/Graphite Nanocomposites” SPE, Plastics Research Online, (2011) DOI-10.1002/spepro.003851.
    127. 2010
  127. S K Swain* and P. Priyadasrshini, “Ultrasonic and viscometric investigation of soya protein in aqueous solution” Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics (NISCAIR), 48(8), 539-542 (2010). DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9957 (Impact Factor: 0.582)
  128. A Mohanty and S K Swain* “Study of solution properties of albumin protein by ultrasonic technique” Journal of Indian Chemical Society (NISCAIR), 87(4), 461-464 (2010). (Impact Factor: 0.10)
  129. S.K.Swain* and I Jena “Polymer/CNT nanocomposites: A novel material” Asian Journal Chemistry (Oxford), 22(1), 1-15 (2010). (Impact Factor: 0.14)
    130. 2009
  130. H S S Ramakrishna Matte, S K Swain, A Thirumurugan and C N R Rao* “Two- and three-dimensional hybrid compounds formed by 1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4-cyclo hexanedicarboxylates of zinc” Journal of Inorganic and General Chemistry (ZAAC) ((Wiley), 635(12), 1840-1847 (2009). DOI: 10.1002/zaac.201490002 (Impact Factor: 1.179)
  131. S K Swain and A I Isayev “PA6/clay nanocomposites by continuous sonication process” Journal Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 114(4), 2378-2387 (2009). DOI: 10.1002/app.30827 (Impact Factor: 1.919)
    132. 2008
  132. P K Sahoo, R Samal, S K Swain, and P K Rana, “Synthesis of poly(butylacrylate)/layer silicate nanocomposites fire retardant” European Polymer Journal (Elsevier), 44(9), 3522-3528 (2008). DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2008.08.033 (Impact Factor: 3.621)
  133. S Lapshine, S K Swain and A I Isayev, “Ultrasonic aided process for preparation of polyolefin-clay nanocomposites” Polymer Engineering & Science (Wiley), 48(8), 1584-1591 (2008). DOI: 10.1002/pen.21135 (Impact Factor: 1.551)
  134. R Samal, S K Swain, P K Rana and P K Sahoo, “Biodegradable flame retardant poly(butyl acrylate)/silicate nanocomposites by emulsifier-free emulsion technique” Journal of Polymer Materials (MD Publications) , 25(3), 397-406 (2008). (Impact Factor: 0.355)
    135. 2007
  135. S K Swain and A I Isayev, “Effect of ultrasound on HDPE/clay nanocomposites: rheology, structure and properties” Polymer (Elsevier), 48(1), 281-289 (2007). DOI: 10.1016/j.polymer.2006.11.002 (Impact Factor: 3.771).
    136. 2006
  136. P K Sahoo, P K Rana and S K Swain “Interpenetrating Polymer Network PVA/PAA Hydrogels” International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials (Taylor & Francis) 55(1), 65-78 (2006). DOI: 10.1080/009140390916440 (Impact Factor: 2.263)
    137. 2005
  137. P K Sahoo, R Mohapatra, A Sahoo. N L Debsarkar, S K Swain “Characterization, biodegradation, and water absorbency of chemically modified tossa variety jute fiber via pulping and grafting with acrylamide” International Journal of Polymer Analysis and Characterization (Taylor & Francis), 10(3-4), 153-167 (2005). DOI: 10.1080/10236660500397845 (Impact Factor: 1.333)
    138. 2004
  138. P K Rana, S K Swain, and P K Sahoo “Synthesis, characterization, and properties of intercalated poly(2-ethyl hexylacrylate)/silicate nanocomposites: XRD, TEM, IR, TGA, superabsorbency, pressure-sensitive adhesion, and biodegradation” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 93(3), 1007-1011 (2004). DOI: 10.1002/app.20568 (Imp. Factor: 1.919)
  139. P. K.Sahoo, B. Samal and S. K. Swain, “Co (III)-mediated microemulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile: kinetics and particle morphology” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley) 91(5), 3120-3126 (2004). DOI: 10.1002/app.13485 (Impact Factor: 1.919)
    140. 2003
  140. P K Sahoo, P K Rana A Sahoo, N L Debsarkar, S K Swain “Characterization and properties of chemically modified Corchorus capsularis jute fiber via pulping and grafting: Infrared, thermogravimetric analysis, differential scanning calorimetry, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, biodegradation, and superabsorbency” Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry (Wiley), 41(17), 2696-2703 (2003). DOI: 10.1002/pola.10813 (Impact Factor: 2.588)
  141. P K Sahoo, G C Sahu and S K Swain “Nonconventional emulsion polymerization of methyl methacrylate. effect of Cu(II)/histidine complex catalyst and different peroxo-salts” Polymer Journal (Nature) 35(4), 364-371 (2003). DOI: 10.1295/polymj.35.364 (Impact Factor: 2.170)
  142. P K Sahoo, R Mohapatra, A Sahoo and S K Swain “Ultrasonic and viscometric investigations of a poly(vinyl alcohol)–dextran mixture in aqueous solution” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 88(14), 3196-3202 (2003). DOI: 10.1002/app.12158 (Impact Factor: 1.919)
    143. 2002
  143. P K Sahoo, S K Swain and N L Debsarkar “Preparation, characterization and properties of unbleached, bleached and grafted pulps from JRC-321 variety jute fiber” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 83(4), 1963-1969 (2002). DOI: 10.1002/app.10122 (Impact Factor: 1.919)
  144. S K Swain and P K Sahoo, “Emulsifier-free emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile catalyzed by Co(II)/glycine chelate complex”, The Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering (KFUPM), 27(1A) 57-64 (2002). DOI: https://ajse.kfupm.edu.sa/articles/271A_04p.pdf (Impact Factor: 1.092)
  145. P.K. Sahoo, G.C. Sahoo and S. K. Swain “Effect of Cu(II)/H2 salen complex on the non-conventional initiated emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile” European Polymer Journal (Elsevier), 38(2), 345–350 (2002). DOI: 10.1016/S0014-3057(01)00187-2 (Impact Factor: 3.621)
    146. 2000
  146. S K Swain and P K Sahoo “Synthesis of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) catalyzed by Ni(II)/glycine chelate complex through emulsion polymerization initiated by monopersulfate” Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (NISCAIR), 7(5), 259-263 (2000). DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/22972 (Impact Factor: 0.348)
  147. P K Sahoo, M Dey, A Behera and S K Swain “Effect of in situ developed Cu(II)/alanine chelate complex on the emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile initiated by monopersulfate” Journal of Polymer Materials (Netherlands), 17(2), 177-182 (2000). (Impact Factor: 0.355)
    148. 1999
  148. P K Sahoo and S K Swain “Synthesis of zirconocene–acetylene and zirconocene-diacetylene polymers” Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry (Wiley), 37(21), 3899-3902 (1999). DOI: 10.1002/(SICI)1099-0518(19991101)37:213.0.CO;2-4 (Impact Factor: 2.588)
  149. P K Sahoo, M Dey and S K Swain, “Emulsifier–free emulsion polymerization of acrylonitrile: effect of in situ developed Cu(II)/glycine chelate complex initiated by monopersulfate” Journal of Applied Polymer Science (Wiley), 74(12), 2785-2790 (1999). DOI: 10.10023.0.CO;2-X (Impact Factor: 1.919).

National Publications

    2015
  1. T. Ravinder, S. S Kaki, I.N.S.S. Prabhakar, B.V.S.K. Rao, S. K. Swain, R.B.N. Prasad “Effect of natural and synthetic antioxidants on oxidation of ERI silkworm oils” Indo American Journal of Pharmaceutical research,5(11), 3666-3675 (2015). ISSN No. 2231-6876. DOI: 10.1044/1980-iajpr.151202 (Impact Factor: NA)
  2. T. Ravinder, S.S Kaki, S. Kanjilal, B.V.S.K. Rao, S.K.Swain, R.B.N. Prasad “ Refining of castor and tapioca leaf fed eri silkworm oils” International Journal of Chemical Science and Technology, 5(2), 32-37 (2015). ISSN: 2249-8532 (Impact Factor: NA)
    3. 2014
  3. A. Sarangi, G Nath* and S K Swain* “Compatibility study of binary mixtures for surface modification of natural fibers using ultrasonic technique at different frequencies” Indian Journal of Pure and Applied Physics (NISCAIR), 52, 30-34 (2014). DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/25144 (Impact Factor: 0.822)
    4. 2013
  4. G Nath, S K Swain, A Sarangi and R Paikray “Sonochemical analysis of solvent mixtures used for surface treatment of natural fibers” J Pure Appl Ultrasonic 35 (4), 133-136 (2013). ISSN # 0256-4637. (Impact Factor: NA)
  5. N Sarkar, G Sahoo, S K Kisku, G Prusty and S K Swain “Effect of Carbon Nanotubes on Electrical Properties of Polymer Nanocomposites: A Review” Int. J Adv. Chem Sci Appl., 1, 42-50 (2013). ISSN # 2347-7601. (Impact Factor: NA)
    6. 2012
  6. S K Patra, G Prusty and S K Swain* “Ultrasound assisted synthesis of PMMA/clay nanocomposites: Study of oxygen permeation and flame retardant properties” Bulletin of Materials Science (Springer), 35(1), 27-32 (2012). DOI: 10.1007/s12034-011-0259-1 (Impact Factor: 1.264)
    7. 2010
  7. S K Swain* and P. Priyadasrshini, “Ultrasonic and viscometric investigation of soya protein in aqueous solution” Indian Journal of Pure & Applied Physics (NISCAIR), 48(8), 539-542 (2010). DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/9957 (Impact Factor: 0.822).
  8. A Mohanty and S K Swain* “Study of solution properties of albumin protein by ultrasonic technique” Journal of Indian Chemical Society (NISCAIR), 87(4), 461-464 (2010). (Impact Factor: 0.158)
  9. S. K. Swain* and I Jena “Polymer/CNT nanocomposites: A novel material” Asian Journal Chemistry (Oxford), 22(1), 1-15 (2010). (Impact Factor: NA)
    10. 2000
  10. S K Swain and P K Sahoo “Synthesis of polyacrylonitrile (PAN) catalyzed by Ni(II)/glycine chelate complex through emulsion polymerization initiated by monopersulfate” Indian Journal of Chemical Technology (NISCAIR), 7(5), 259-263 (2000). DOI: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/22972 (Impact Factor: 0.348) (Impact Factor: 614).
  11. S. K. Swain, N.L.Debsarkar and P.K.Sahoo, “Graft Co-polymerization of Acrylamide onto Jute Pulp Initiated by Cu(II)SO4/Glycine/KHSO5/H2OSystem”, J. Teach. & Research Chem., 7(1), 17-22 (2000). ISSN# 0971-6408 (India)
    12. 1997
  12. S. K. Swain, M. Dey and P. K. Sahoo, “Emulsifier-free Emulsion Polymerization of Acrylonitrile in presence of Inorganic powders” J. Tech. & Research Chem., 4(2), 21-28 (1997). ISSN# 0971-6408 (India)

International Conferences

  1. International Conference on Advanced Polymeric Materials (APM 2024), CIPET, Ahmadabad, March 14-16, 2024 (Invited Speaker)
  2. International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM), IIT Kharagpur, India, January 09-12 (2024) (Invited Speaker)
  3. Material Research Society of India (MRSC-AGM), IIT, BHU, India December 12-15, (2023) (Invited Speaker)
  4. International conference on Polymeric Advance Materials (APM 2023), CIPET, Bengaluru, India, March 17-19, (2023). (Invited Speaker)
  5. Conference on Emergent Materials in Energy and Environment (EMEE 2023), IIT, Roorkee, March 04-05 (2023) (Invited Speaker)
  6. International conference on Polymeric Advance Materials (APM 2020), CIPET, Ahmadabad, India, February 13-15, (2020). (Invited Speaker)
  7. CME Session on Concept of Nanomedicine in Clinical Practice, VIMSAAR, Burla, Sambalpur, February, 9, 2020 (Plenary Speaker)
  8. International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM 2020), IIT Kharagpur, January 6-8, 2020. (Invited Speaker)
  9. International Conference on Chemistry for Human Development (ICCHD 2020), January 9-11, 2020, Culcutta University, Kolkata (Invited Speaker)
  10. 4th International Conference on Management, Sciences, Engineering and Applications (ICMSEA 2019) at Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha, 19-21 December 2019 (Keynote Speaker)
  11. International Conference on Safe Biodegradable Packaging Technology 2018 (SafeBioPack2018), University of Putra Malaysia, July 24-26, 2018 (Keynote Speaker)
  12. National conference on Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications (AMEEA 2018) NIT, Rourkela, December 12-14, 2018 (Invited Speaker)
  13. International Conference on Nanomaterials: Synthesis and Characterization (ICN 2018), M G University Kottayam, Kerala, India, May 11-13, 2018 (Invited Speaker)
  14. International Conference on Nanomedicine in Diagnostics and Theranostics in Cancer (UDPS PHARMACON 2018), Departemnt of Pharmacy, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar March 09-11, 2018 Topic: Nanometal imprinted polymeric hydrogel for drug delivery. (Invited Speaker)
  15. International conference on “Advancement in Polymeric Materials” (APM 2018), CIPET Bhubaneswar, February 02-04, 2018 Topic: Designing of Nano Gold Imprinted Polyacrylamide/Cellulose hydrogels for Drugs Delivery. (Invited Speaker)
  16. International Conference on nanotechnology: Innovation, Ideas and initiatives (ICN:3I 2017), IIT Roorkee, December 05-08, 2017 Topic: Polysaccharide based nanohydrogels as promising vehicle for oral delivery of antibiotics (Invited Speaker)
  17. International Conference on Advance Engineering Functional Materials (ICAEFM 2017), BPUT, GITA, Bhubaneswar, September 21-23, 2017, Topic: Nanomaterial Incorporated polymeric nanocomposites for versatile applications. (Invited Speaker)
  18. International Conference on Functional Materials (ICFM 2016), IIT Kharagpur, December 12-14, Topic. Synthesis of carbon quantum dots from natural sources for biomedical applications. (Invited Speaker)
  19. International Conference on Nanotechnology for Better Living (NANO 2017), NIT, Srinagar May 24-29, 2016 Topic: “Anti-corrosion performance of nanohybrid    polyaniline on mild steel”. (Invited Speaker)
  20. International conference on Polymeric Advance Materials (PAM 2016), CIPET, Ahmadabad, India, February 12-14, (2016). Topic: Nnao CaCO3 imprinted starch hybrid PEHA-PVa nanocomposites thin films. (Invited Speaker)
  21. International conference on Nanomaterails, January 14-16 (2016), Bangkok, Thailand, Topic: Nano structured chitosan for cancer therapy.    (Invited Speaker)
  22. International conference on APM, February 12-14 (2016), CIPET, Ahmedabad, Topic: Nano Calcium Carbonate imprinted Polymeric Nanocomposites Thin Films. (Invited Speaker)
  23. International conference on ICNM, December 12-14 (2015), Hindustan College of Science & Technology, Farah, Mathura, and Topic: Effect of Zirconium oxide on the gas barrier properties of polymer nanocomposites. (Keynote Speaker)
  24. International conference on natural polymers (2015), M G University, Kottayaam, kerala, Topic: Nano Silicon carbide reinforced hybrid biopolymers. (Invited Speaker)
  25. International conference on Innovative applications of chemistry in pharmacology and technology, February 06-08 (2015), Berhampur University, Berhampur, Odisha. Topic: Nano boron nitride reinforced hybrid biopolymers. (Invited Speaker)
  26. International conference and Exhibition on Materials Science & Engineering, October 06-08, (2014), San Antonio, USA Topic: Effect Graphite Platelets on the thermal and gas barrier properties of the polymers. (Invited Speaker)
  27. International Materials Technology Conference and Exhibition (IMTCE 2014), May 13-16, 2014, Luala Lulpur, Malaysia, Topic: Effect of Nano BN on the gas barrier Effect of biopolymers and Proteina. (Invited Speaker)
  28. International Symposium on Recent Advances in Polymers July 07-12, (2012), Institute of Materials, Malaysia. Topic: “Polym and Protein based nanocomposites for packaging applications. (Invited Speaker)
  29. International Conference on Materials Science and Technology (ICMST (2012), June 10-14, 2012, St. Thomas College, Pala, Kerala, India. Topic: “Dispersion of nanomaterials for in polymer nanocomposites for synthesis of packaging application” (Invited Speaker)
  30. International Year of Chem. Seminar on Recent Trends in Chem., Berhumpur Univ., Berhumpur, Odisha, India, Nov. 26-27,(2011). Topic: “Polymer Nanocomposites as packaging materials” (Invited Speaker)
  31. International conference on composites and nanocomposites (ICNC-2011), IMSE, Kottayam January 7-9, (2011). Topic: “Study of Gas Barrier Properties of PAN/Graphite Nanocomposites” (Invited Speaker)
  32. International Conference on Polymer Processing and Characterization, M G University, Kottayam, January 15-17, (2010). Topic: “Polymer/clay Nanocomposites by Sonocation Process” (Invited Speaker)

National Conferences

  1. National conference on nanocomposites and nanomaterails, January 29-30, 2016, KIIT University, Bhuabneswar, India, Topic: Polymeric nanocomposites for packaging applications.
  2. National conference on Recent Advances on Engineering and Technology, April 6-7, (2013), Modern Engineering and Magement Studies, Balasore, Odisha, India, Tipc: Scientific aspect and applications of nanomaterials.
  3. National Symposium on Chemistry and Environmental March 15-16, (2013) Department of Chemistry, Banaras Hindu University, Banarasi, India, Topic: “Green synthesis of carbon nanotube reinforced polymer and biopolymer based nanocomposites”
  4. National Seminar on “Green Chemistry: Solution to Environmental Crisis” October 13-14, (2012), Berhumpur University, Bhanja Vihar, Berhumpur, Odisha, India, Topic: Green Composites: A sustainable Future Materials.

Workshops

  1. U.G.C sponsored refresher course in the subject “Recent Trend in Chemistry” at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, March 06-26, 2002.[3 weeks]
  2. DST-Nano school (Nanotechnology) in the subject of “Preparation, Characterization and Manipulation of Nanomaterials” at IISc Bangalore, February 9-21, 2003.[2 weeks]
  3. “Green Chemistry” at IIT Guwahati, Sponsored by Department of Science & Technology, New Delhi, February 25-26, 2005.[2 days]
  4. DST Advance School on Nanoscience and Nanobiology at Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Feb. 5-16, 2007, Selected by Department of Science & Technology(DST), Govt. of India.[2 weeks] ?
  5. Summer Training School on Nanotechnology: Processing and Application at IIT Kharagpur, September 14-19, 2009.[1 week]
  6. Faculty Development Training programme at IIM Raipur, October 12-16, 2015. [1 week]
  7. Professional Development Training programme at IIM Tirchy, February 19-23, 2018. [1 week]
  8. Train the Trainers on Examination Reforms at KLE Technological University, Hubbali, Karnataka, January 20-22, 2020.[3 days]
  9. NPTEL-SWAYAM Online Refresher Courses in “Chemistry for Higher Education” by SGTB Khaisa College, University of Delhi, From December 1st 2020 to March 31st 2021.[16 weeks]
  10. NPTEL-AICTE Faculty Development Programme on the topic Pericyclic Reactions and Organic Photochemistry from February 1st 2022 to April 30th 2022.(MOOCs) [8 weeks]
Total Patent: Two 1. Avraam I Isayev, Sarat K Swain, and Sergey Lapshine “Process Preparing Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanocomposites Prepared Therefrom” Publication No.: US 2010/0152325 A1, Date of final granted: June 17, 2010. 2. Sarat K Swain, Sk Basirudin and Kalyani Prusty “Design of Thermally Responsive Reversible Hydrophobic Gels” Indian Patent Application No. 201631021775/Kolkata/India Publication Date: 24.12.2017. Date of final Grant: October 06, 2021
  1. TEXT BOOKSA textbook of Applied Chemistry Laboratory Practice (B.Sc. & B.Tech. Students), Dr. M. K. Mishra & Dr. S. K. Swain., Alok Publications, Bhubaneswar, 2nd Edition, 2002.
  2. A course book of Engineering Chemistry (1st year B.Tech. Students), Dr. M. K. Mishra, Dr. S. K. Swain, & Dr. R. K. Hota, Alok Publications, Bhubaneswar, 2nd Edition, 2004.
  3. EDITED BOOKBionanocomposites for packaging applications, Editors: Dr. Mohammad Jawaid and Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain, Hardcover ISBN 978-3-319-67318-9, eBook ISBN 978-3-319-67319-6, Publisher: Springer International Publishing, 1st Ed. (2018) DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-67319-6.Link: http://www.springer.com/in/book/9783319673189
  4. Graphene-based Nanocomposite Sensors: Detection to Diagnosis Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain and Swapnita Patra, Publisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, London, 1st Ed. (2023) ISBN: 9781837670673. Link: https://books.google.co.in/books?id=89fZzwEACAAJ&dq=sarat+swain&hl=en&sa=X&redir_esc=y
  5. Chitosan Nanocomposites: Bionanomechanical Applications: Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain and Anuradha Biswal, Publisher: Springer Nature Singapore, 1st Ed. (2023) ISBN: 9780128167717. Link: https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Chitosan_Nanocomposites/lqWPzwEACAAJ?hl=en.
  6. Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification, Editors: Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain, Publisher: Springer Nature Singapur 1st Ed. (2022) ISBN: 9789811923319, 9811923310, Page: 330 . Link: https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Nanohybrid_Materials_for_Water_Purificat/ApT4zgEACAAJ?hl=en.
  7. Nanostructured Polymeric composites for biomedical applications, Editors: Prof. Sarat Kumar Swain and Dr. Mohammad Jawaid, Hardcover Paperback ISBN: 9780128167717, Publisher: Elsevier, 1st Ed. (2019) (In Press) E-ISBN 978-0-12-816771-7. Link: https://www.elsevier.com/books/nanostructured-polymer-composites-for-biomedical-applications/swain/978-0-12-816771-7
  8. CHAPTERS CO-AUTHORED IN THE EDITED BOOKSK Prusty and S K Swain* “Microscopic Analysis and Characterization of Natural Rubber containing carbon fillers” Chapter 8, of Edited book “Carbon based nanofiller and their rubber nanocomposites” Edited by Prof. Sabu Thomas et al. 1st Edition 2019 (Elsevier) DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-817342-8.00008-1. ISBN: 978-0-12-817342-8.
  9. K Prusty, A Biswal, N. Sarkar and S K Swain* “Oral Delivery of Insulin by hybrid polymers”, Chapter 7, Applications of Encapsulation and Controlled Release, Edited by Prof. M Mishra, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISSN: 978-1-138-11878-2, 2019.
  10. K Prusty, S Barik and S K Swain* “a correlation between the graphene surface area, functional Groups, defects, and Porosity on the Performance of the Nanocomposites” Chapter 13: Functionalized Graphene Nanocomposites and their Derivatives. Editor: Mohammad Jawaid Rachid Bouhfid Abou el Kacem Qaiss 1st Edition (2019) Paperback ISBN: 9780128145487 (Elsevier) DOI:org/10.1016/B978-0-12-814548-7.00013-1.
  11. S K Swain*, S Barik and R Das “Nanomaterials as Sensor for Hazardous Gas Detection” Chapter 1 L.M.T. Martínez et al. (eds.), Handbook of Ecomaterials, Springer International Publishing AG (2018) DOI.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48281-1_128-1
  12. A. Mallik, P Mishra and S K Swain*, “The Effect of Functionalized MWCNTon Mechanical and Electrical Properties of PMMA Nanocomposites” Chapter 1 of C. Labbé et al. (eds.), Nanoelectronic Materials and Devices, Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. (2018) Book ISBN: 978-981-10-7190, DOI.org/10.1007/978-981-10-7191-1_1
  13. S K Swain*, N. Sarkar, B. Patra and G Sahoo “Polymer-Based Bionanocomposites for Future Packaging Materials” Chapter 2, M. Jawaid and S.K. Swain (eds.), Bionanocomposites for packaging applications, Springer International Publishing (2018). Page 33-48. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-67319-6_2. ISBN:978-3-319-67319-6
  14. S K Swain*, A J Pattanayak and A P Sahoo “Functional Biopolymer Composites” Chapter 6: V. Kumar Thakur and M.K. Thakur (eds.), Functional Biopolymers, Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials, ISSN 978-3-319-66416-3 (2018) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-66417-0_6.
  15. S K Swain*, K Prusty “Chitosan-Based Bionanocomposite for Packaging Applications” Chapter 6, M. Jawaid and S.K. Swain (eds.), Bionanocomposites for packaging applications, Springer International Publishing (2018). Page 107-124. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-67319-6_6. ISBN:978-3-319-67319-6
  16. R Das, A J Pattanaik and S K Swain* “Polymer nanocomposites for sensor devices” Polymer-based Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications. Edited by Mohammad Jawaid Mohammad Mansoob Khan, ISBN: 9780081022627, Elsevier (Woodhead Publishing) (2018) DOI.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-101910-8.00007-9
  17. S K Swain*, F Mohanty “Polysaccharides-Based Bionanocomposites for Food Packaging Applications” Chapter 10, M. Jawaid and S.K. Swain (eds.), Bionanocomposites for packaging applications, Springer International Publishing (2018). Page 191-208. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-67319-6_10. ISBN:978-3-319-67319-6.
  18. G. Sahoo, N. Sarkar and S K Swain*” Biomass based nanocomposites for packaging applications” Chapter 7 of edited book “Lignocellulosic Fibre and Biomass-based Composite Materials: Processing, Properties and Applications”, Mohammad Jawaid, Paridah Md Tahir and Naheed Saba (Elsevier) 123-146, (2017). ISBN: 978-0-08-100959-8 DOI.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100959-8.00007-X.
  19. N Sarkar, G Sahoo, S K Swain*, Nanocomposites of PU polymers filled with CNTs, Chapter 6: Polyurethane Polymers: Composites and Nanocomposites (Vol-1). (Elsevier), 978-0-12-804065-2, (2017). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804065-2.00006-1.
  20. F. Mohanty and S K Swain* “Bionanocomposites for Food packaging Applications” Chapter 18 of the book Nanotechnology Applications in Food, Grumezescu Elsevier Page 363-379 (2017) ISSN: -9780128119426, DOI.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-811942-6.00018-2.
  21. K Prusty, P Mohaptra and S K Swain* “Starch Based Rubber Nanocomposites” Chapter 6 of the book, Advanced Structured Materials, P.M. Visakh, Rubber Based Bionanocomposites, Springer International Publishing AG (2017) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-48806-6_10 Book ISBN: 978-3-319-48804-2.
  22. K Prusty, S K Swain* “Cellulose based nanohydrogels for tissue engineering applications” Nanaocellulose and nanohydrogels matrices: Nanocellulose and Nanohydrogel Matrices: Biotechnological and Biomedical Applications, First Edition. Edited by Mohammad Jawaid and Mohammad Faruq. © 2017 Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA. Published 2017 by Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA., Wiley VCH, Chapter 4, 67-90 (2017) ISBN: 978-3-527-34172-6.
  23. S K Swain*, P K Sethy and A J Pattanayak “Synthesis of Soy protein based bionanocomposites for packaging applications” Chapter 7: Springer International Publishing AG 2017, M. Jawaid et al. (eds.), Green Biocomposites, Green Energy and Technology, 1-26, (2017) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-49382-4_7. ISBN: 978-3-319-46610-1.
  24. S K Swain*, N Sarkar, G Sahoo, D Sahu, Oxygen Permeability of Layer Silicate Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites, Chapter 6: Nanoclay Reinforced Polymer Composites (Springer Singapore). DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-1953-1_6 .ISBN 978-981-10-1952-4. (2016) page 141-166.
  25. K Prusty, Deepak Sahu and S K Swain* “”Nanocellulose as a template for the production of Advanced nanostructured materials” Edited by M. Jawaid, S. Boufi, and Abdul Khalil H.P.S, Chapter 21 of Book Cellulose-reinforced Nanofibre Composites: Properties, Production and Applications, Elsevier UK for Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2017, doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100957-4.00019-X. ISBN: 978-0-08-100957-4
  26. G Sahoo, N Sarkar, S K Swain*, Biomass-based nanocomposites for packaging application, Chapter 7 of the book, Lignocellulosic Fibre and Biomass-based Composite Materials: Processing, Properties and Applications (Elsevier), 2016, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-100959-8.00007-X.
  27. K Prusty, S K Swain* “Nanohydrogel chitosan in gene therapy” Multi Volume set nanostructured in therapeutic medicine, Elsevier, 2016 (Accepted).
  28. N Sarkar, G Sahoo and S K Swain* “Soy protein nanocomposite for packaging application” Soya Based Bioplastics, Chapter 6 of the book, Edited By, V K Thakur, M Thakur & M R Kessler Smithers Rapra, UK , ISBN 978-1-91024-222-3, Page 139-150 (2017)
  29. G Sahoo, N Sarkar and S K Swain*,” Effect of boron nitride nanoparticles on thermal properties of soy protein” Chapter 11 of the book Soya Based Bioplastics, Edited By, V K Thakur, M Thakur & M R Kessler, Smithers Rapra, UK, ISBN 978-1-91024-222-3, Page 167-190 (2017).
  30. S K Swain*, G Sahoo and N Sarkar, “Manufacturing of chemically modified date palm leaf fiber reinforced polymer composites” Manufacturing of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites (Springer International publishing Switzerland 2015), 291-308 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-07944-8_14 (2015)
  31. S K Swain* and A I Isayev “Polyamide 6/Clay Nanocomposites” Chapter 16, Developments of Composites,ISBN#9789810837112 Edited by K. K. Kar and A. Hodzic, Research Publishing, Singapore (2012).
  32. S K Swain “Dispersion of Nano BN in preparation of chitosan Nanocomposites for packaging applications” Chapter 49, Advanced in ceramic matrix Composites, ISBN# ISBN 0 85709 120 4. Edited by Jim Low, Woodhead Publishing, UK (2013)
  33. S K Swain* “Gas barrier properties of biopolymer based nanocomposites: Application in food packing” Chapter 13 “Biopolymer based Nanocomposites for food packaging applications” Advanced Material Book Series, Edited By A Tiwari, Wiley-Scrivener, USA, ISBN: 978-1-118-77343-7 (2014). DOI: 10.1002/9781118773857.ch13
  34. S K Patra and S K Swain*, “Superabsorbant study of PAA-co-PAM/Clay Nanohydrogels”, “Biomedical Application of Nanostructured Materials” ISBN# 0230-033-201-3, Edited by Rajendran, Hillebrands, Prabu and Geckeler, Macmillan Publication, India, (2010), P.41-146.
  35. A. Biswal and S. K. Swain* “Chitosan nanocomposite:Bionanomechanical applications” Chapter 1: Chitosan: A smart biomaterial, Edited by: S. K. Swain and A. Biswal, 2023, (Springer Nature, Singapore). ISBN: 978-981-19-9645-0 . DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9646-7_1.
  36. B. Parhi, D. Bharatiya, S. S. Purohit, and S. K. Swain* “Chitosan nanocomposite:Bionanomechanical applications” Chapter 14: Chitosan-Based nano biomaterials and their applications in dentistry, Edited by: S. K. Swain and A. Biswal, 2023, (Springer Nature, Singapore). ISBN: 978-981-19-9645-0. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9646-7_14.
  37. S. K. Swain* “Chitosan nanocomposite:Bionanomechanical applications” Chapter 17: Challenges and future perspectives of chitosan nanocomposites for bionanomechanical applications, Edited by: S. K. Swain and A. Biswal, 2023, (Springer Nature, Singapore). ISBN: 978-981-19-9645-0 . DOI: 10.1007/978-981-19-9646-7_17.
  38. S. Patra, S. S. Purohit and S. K. Swain* “Polymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings.” Chapter 21: Self-healing of nanoscale polymer-based coatings, Edited by: S. Thomas, J. George, 2023, (Elsevier). ISBN: 978-0-323-90778-1 . DOI:10.1016/B978-0-32-390778-1.00028-1.
  39. S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Water Pollution Issues and Monitoring the Problems” Chapter 1: Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification, Edited by: Sarat K Swain, 1st Edition 2022, pp. 1-21 (Springer, Singapore). ISBN: 9789811923319. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2332-6_1.
  40. A. Biswal, S. K. Swain* “Nanohybrid Materials” Chapter 2: Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification, Edited by: Sarat K Swain, 1st Edition 2022, pp. 23-46 (Springer, Singapore). ISBN: 9789811923319. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2332-6_2.
  41. K. M. Sahu, S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Polymer Grafted Nanocomposites for Water Decontamination” Chapter 6: Nanohybrid Materials for Water Purification, Edited by: Sarat K Swain, 1st Edition 2022, pp. 121-140 (Springer, Singapore). ISBN: 9789811923319. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2332-6_6.
  42. D. Bharatiya, B. Parhi and S K Swain* “Thermal Analysis of Magnetic Hybrid Nanoalloys and their Nanocomposites” Chapter 1: Handbook of Magnetic Hybrid Nanoalloys and their Nanocomposites. Edited by: Sabu Thomas, Amirsadegh R Nochehdehi, 1st Edition 2022, pp. 1-20 (Springer International Publishing, Cham). ISBN: 978-3-030-34007-0. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-020-34007-0_23-1
  43. S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Biological aspects of polymer Nanocomposites” Chapter 3: Advanced Polymer Nanocomposites, Edited by: Md Enamul Hoque, R Kumar, Ahmed Sharif, 1st Edition 2022, pp. 49-71 (Elsevier) (Woodhead Publishing). ISBN: 9780128244920. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-824492-0.00003-9.
  44. S. Patra, S. K. Swain* “Graphene based nanocomposites for biomedical engineering” Chapter 8: Green biocomposites for biomedical engineering, Edited by: Prof. M Hoque, Prof. A Sharif & Prof. M Jawaid, 1st Edition 2021, pp. 197-224 (Elsevier) (Woodhead Publishing). ISBN: 9780128215531. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-821553-1.00016-8.
  45. A Biswal and S K Swain* “Dextran and pullulan-based hybrid materials for tissue engineering applications” page 131-154 Chapter 8: Polysaccharide-Based Nanocomposites for Gene Delivery and Tissue Engineering, Edited by: Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, Zoheb Karim and Mohammad Jawaid 1st Edition 2021, pp. 131-154 (Elsevier) (Woodhead Publishing). ISBN: 978-0-12-821230-1 DOI:.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-821230-1.00015-3.
  46. K. Prusty, S. Patra and S. K. Swain* “Soy protein based biocomposites as ideal packaging materials” Chapter 3: Biopolymers and biocomposites for packaging applications: from agro-waste, Edited by: Mohammad Jawaid and Mohamed Thariq, 1st Edition 2021, pp. 65-84 (Elsevier) (Woodhead Publishing). ISBN: 9780128199534. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-819953-4.00003-3.
  47. A. Biswal, S. K. Swain* “Smart composite materials for civil engineering applications” Chapter 11: Polymer nanocomposite-based smart materials, Edited by: Rachid Bouhfid, Abou el Kacem Qaiss and Mohammad Jawaid, 1st Edition 2021, pp. 197-210 (Elsevier) (Woodhead Publishing). ISBN: 978-0-08-103013-4. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-08-103013-4.00011-X.
  48. A. Biswal and S. K. Swain* “Fabrication of Bionanocomposites from Chitosan: Preparation to Applications” Book: Chitin-and Chitosan-Based Biocomposites for Food Packaging Applications, Edited by: Jissy Jacob, Sravanthi Loganathan and Sabu Thomas, 1st Edition 2020, pp. 23-36. (CRC Press). eBook ISBN: 9780429299605
  49. K. Prusty and S. K. Swain* “Carbohydrate-based nanohydrogels for drug-delivery applications” Chapter 7: Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Biomedical Application, Edited by: Sarat Kumar Swain and Mohammad Jawaid, 2019, pp. 117-137 (Elsevier). ISBN: 978-0-12-816771-7. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816771-7.00007-7.
  50. K. Prusty and S. K. Swain* “Chitosan-Based Nanobiocomposites for Wound-Healing Applications” Chapter 15: Nanostructured Polymer Composites for Biomedical Application, Edited by: Sarat Kumar Swain and Mohammad Jawaid, 2019, pp. 295-314 (Elsevier). ISBN: 978-0-12-816771-7. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816771-7.00015-6.
  51. S. K. Swain* and K. Prusty “Biobased nanohydrogels for controlled drug delivery” Chapter 2: Advances in sustainable polymers, Edited by: Vimal Katiyar, Raghvendra Gupta and Tabli Ghosh, 2019, pp. 21-41 (Springer Singapore). ISBN: 978-981-32-9803-3. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-32-9804-0_2.
  52. S. J. Sahoo, K. Prusty and S. K. Swain* “Polysacharide based rubber nanocomposites” Encyclopedia of Renewable and Sustainable Materials, (2019). ISBN: 978-0-12-813195-4.11432-4. DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-813195-4.11432-4.
  53. K Prusty, S K Swain "Layered material reinforced starch based bionanocomposites for food packaging applications" Encyclopedia series of Tylor & Francis, CRC Press on Encyclopedia of Polymer Applications Edited by Munmaya Mishra (2017) Accepted
  54. K. Prusty, S. K. Swain* “Acrylic based hydrogels” Encyclopedia series of Tylor & Francis, CRC Press on Encyclopedia of Biomedical Polymers and Polymeric Biomaterials, Edited by: Munmaya Mishra, (January 17, 2016). Print ISBN: 978-1-4398-9879-6. eBook ISBN: 978-1-4665-0179-9. DOI: 10.1081/E-EBPP-120054001. Link: http://www.crcnetbase.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1081/E-EBPP-120054001.
  55. FULL PAPERS PUBLISHED IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGSS Gantayat, D Rout and S K Swain “Mechanical properties of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube/epoxy nanocomposites” 5th International Conference of Materials Processing and Characterization (ICMPC 2016), Hyderabad, Materials Today: Proceedings (Elsevier) 4 (2017) 4061–4064. doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2017.02.308.
  56. S K Swain and N Sarkar “Anti-corrosion performance of nanohybrid polyaniline on mild steel” Proc. of the Intl. Conf. on Nanotechnology for Better Living, (2016) 3 (1). 304 doi:10.3850/978-981-09-7519-7nbl16-rps-304 (2016)
  57. S. Gantayat, D. Rout and S. K. Swain “Structural and electrical properties of functionalized multiwalled carbon nanotube/epoxy composite” AIP Conf. Proc. 1731, 050113 (2016); doi.org/10.1063/1.4947767 (21–25 December 2015). doi.org/10.1063/1.4947767
  58. A.Sarangi, G. Nath , S.K.Swain, R.Paikaray “Effect of Frequency on Physical Properties of Date Palm Fiber -PVA Composites International Symposium on Ultrasonics- 2015 (ISU 2015)” Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India, January 22-24, 2015, Published in “International Journal of Science and Research”, Paper ID: ISU-084, Edition: Special Issue - ISU-2015 ISSN (Online): 2319-7064
  59. A. Sarangi, G. Nath, S K Swain and R. Paikaray. “Acoustical investigation of acetone blended alcohols for chemical modification of natural fibers” Acoustic New Delhi, November10-15, 2013 Page 424-430.
  60. A K Pradhan and S K Swain* “Synthesis and Characterization of conducting PMMA/MWCNT nanocomposites” International conference on advances in materials and materials processing, IIT Kharagpur, December 9-11, 2011 page 75-79 (2011)
  61. A K Pradhan and S K Swain* “Synthesis of PAN/MWCNT nanocomposites: Study of electrical conductivity” International Conference on Carbon Nanotubes: Potential and Chalenges, IIT Kanpur, December 15-17, 2010, page 65-68 (2010).
  62. S Lapshine, S K Swain and A I Isayev “Ultrasound Aided Extrusion Process for Preparation of Polyolefin-Clay Nanocomposites” Society of Plastic Engineers: 66th Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), May 04-08 2008, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, Vol. 4 2063-2067 (2008) ISBN 9781-60560-3209
  63. S. K. Swain and A. I. Isayev, “Processing of Nylon 6/clay Nanocomposites by Continuous Sonication Process: Mechanical, Rheological and Structural Study ”, Proceeding of International and INCCOM-6 Conference on Future Trends in Composite Materials and Processing, IIT, Kanpur, December 12-14, P- 146-169 (2007).
  64. S. K. Swain and A. I. Isayev, “Extrusion of Polyamide 6/clay Nanocomposites by Continuous Sonication Process: Study of Structural and Gas Barrier Properties” Proceeding of the National Conferences on Development of Composites, NIT, Rourkela, April 14-15, P- 179-185 (2007).
  65. S K Swain and A I Isayev “Ultrasonic assisted Extrusion of HDPE/Clay nanocomposites” Society of Polymeric Engineering, Society of Plastic Engineers: 64th Annual Technical Conference (ANTEC), Charlottee North Corolina, USA May 07-11, 2006, Vol. 5, 2006, 923-927, (2006) ISBN: 9781-6042-35562.
  66. S. K. Swain, S. Lapshine and A. I. Isayev, “Polyolefine-clay Nanocomposites by Ultrasound Assisted Extrusion Process” International Symposium on material Chemistry, Bhabha Atomoc Research Centre, Mumbai, December 4-8th , p-430-432 (2006)
  67. S. K. Swain “Air pollution Control and Change of climate: A Short Note” 9th Regional conference, OCS, Seemanta Engineering College, Orissa, 17th Sept., p-24-26 (2006).
  68. S. K. Swain and A. I. Isayev, “Melt extrusion process for exfoliation of polyamide 6/clay nanocomposites: Study of oxygen permeability property” Polym Mater: Sci. & Engg, 96, 51-52 (2007) ISSN# 0743-0515 (ACS)
  69. S. K. Swain, R. K. Samal, P. K. Sahoo, “Synthesis and Characterizations of PBA/Silicate Nanocomposites by emulsifier free emulsion free emulsion Polymerization”, Polymer Preprints ACS,47(2), 652-653 (2006).ISSN # 0032-3934 (ACS)
  70. S. K. Swain and A. I Isayev, “HDPE/Clay nanocomposites by continuous sonication process: Mechanical and Rheological study” Polymer Materials: Sci. & Engg 94, 690-691 (2006). ISSN# 0743-0515 (ACS).
  71. CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PRESENTED ORAL/POSTER/INVITED TALKS Attended and presented: 80 (International and National)
  1. Organizing Secretary, National Conference on Materials Science and Catalysis (MCC 2007), North Orissa University, Dec., (2008)
  2. Convener, National Conference on Materials Science and Catalysis (MCC 2009), North Orissa University, Oct. (2009)
  3. Chairman, National Conference on Materials Science and Catalysis (MCC 2010), North Orissa University, Oct. (2010)
  4. Chairman, National conference on Recent Advancement in Materials Science, VSSUT, Oct. (2013)
  5. Chairman, National conference on Recent Advancement in Materials Science, VSSUT, Aug. (2014)
  6. Coordinator, National Workshop on Nanotechnology: Present and Future Aspect in Science and Engineering, VSSUT, July (2016)
  7. Coordinator: National workshop on Monitoring of Research Progress on PhD Scholars (MRS 2017) March 2017
  8. Convener: National Conference on “Recent Advances in Materials Science (RAIMS 2018)” March 2018.
  9. Convenor, 33 annual conference of Odisha Chemical Society and 5th National Conference on RAIMS, December 24-25, 2019.
  1. Dean (Academic affairs),
  2. Dean (PGS&R),
  3. Head of the Department, Chemistry,
  4. Prof-in-charge Central Library,
  5. Chairman, Estate Committee,
  6. First Appellant Authority, RTI Act 2005.

No. of Patents: 02 (USA: 01, Indian: 01)

  1. Avraam I Isayev, Sarat K Swain, and Sergey Lapshine “Process Preparing Polymer Nanocomposites and Nanocomposites Prepared Therefrom” Publication No.: US 2010/0152325 A1, Publication Date: June 17, 2010.
  2. Sarat K Swain, Sk Basirudin and Kalyani Prusty “Design of Thermally Responsive Reversible Hydrophobic Gels” Indian Patent Application No. 201631021775/Kolkata/India Publication Date: 24.12.2017. Date of final Grant: October 06, 2021

Any other Distinctions

National/International Journals (SCI/Scopus indexed)

147

Keynote/Invited talks delivered in national/International Conference

40

Scientific Reports

06

Monogram

01 (OBA,DST, Govt. of Odisha)

Book Authored/Edited

07 [03 Springer, 01 Elsevier, 01 RSC, 02 Indian]

Chapters in Edited books

44 (Springer, CRC Press Smit Rapra, Wiley, Elsevier etc.)

Chapters in Encyclopaedia

03 (02 Tylor Francis, 01 Elsevier)

Conferences/Seminar/

85 Nos (Abstract/Full papers published and presented in various conferences ) Full paper published as proceddings: 18
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