TANMOY RATH

Assistant Registrar(3rd Campus)

B.Sc in Chemistry from Midnapore College, Vidyasagar University (2001)---65.62%, 1st

M.Sc in Chemistry from Vidyasagar University (2003) --- 72.5%, 1st

Ph.D in Polymer Chemistry from IIT Kharagpur (2009)

CSIR-NET-- 2005

• Research Summary:

Summary

1. High performance Thermoplastic-Liquid crystalline polymer composites in presence of compatibilizer.

2. Polymer composites and Nano-Composites.

3. CNT and Graphene based nanocomposites for supercapacitor applications.

4. Recycling waste plastic to create high-performance supercapacitor. sustainable approach to renewable energy.

• Sponsored Research Project Completed and ongoing as Principal Investigator (PI)/Co-PI:

Project Title:
1. Development of Flexible graphene/polymer composites film for supercapacitor applications. (Completed)
Sanctioned no. SR/FTP/ETA-16/2012
Agency: DST, Govt. of India
Period: 06.12.2012 to 05.03.2016 (3 Years 3 Months)
Amount: 24,62,000/- Lakhs
Principal Investigator: Dr. Tanmoy Rath.

2. Facile synthesis and development of 3D-graphene/ WS2/oxydized-CNT nanohybrids as advanced electrode materials for high performance flexible supercapacitors. (Completed).
Sanctioned no. DST/TMD/MES/2k18/180 (Stream A).
Date: 21.06.2019 to 20.06.2022
Agency: DST, Govt. of India
Amount: Rs. 56,01,992/- Lakhs
Co-Investigator: Dr. Tanmoy Rath

3. Synthesis of hierarchical mesoporous WO3@MnO2/3D-RGO hybrid composite for high performance supercapacitor electrode (Completed).
Sanctioned no. 1-5708294912
Date: 18.06.2019 - 30/06/2021
Agency: NPIU-MHRD, Govt. of India
Amount: Rs. 17,42,000/- Lakhs
Principal Investigator(PI): Dr. Tanmoy Rath

Postdoctoral Research experience from National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Japan, and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Daejeon, South Korea.

Worked as an Assistant Professor(Contractual) in Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology (CIPET), Bhubaneswar. Odisha formerly known as Central institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology (CIPET), from 07.08.2013 to 06.08.2016.

Worked as an Assistant Professor(Contractual) in Motihari College of Engineering(Govt. Eng. College), Motihari, Bihar, from 19.01.2018 to 30.09.2023. 

I have guided 07 (Seven) M.tech students.

1. Fluorine-free Ionic Liquid Electrolyte enabling Na/K Co-Doped Graphene Oxide Electrodes for High-Temperature Supercapacitors. Gaurav Tatrari, Tanmoy Rath, Energy Storage (Submitted).

2. Upcycling waste plastic into 2D-carbon nanomaterial for high-performance supercapacitors by incorporating NiCo2O4: A sustainable approach to renewable energy, Diksha Bhatt, Mayank Pathak, Nishtha Thakur, Gaurav Tatrari, Tanmoy Rath, Zaher Judeh, Nanda Gopal Sahoo. Materials Advances. 2024, 5, 6255-6269. Impact Factor = 5.2 https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00469H.
3. Fabrication of co-continuous morphology of Polysulfone/Nylon 6,6 nanocomposites by varying the concentration of organically modified clay content. Tanmoy Rath, Ibrahim A. Alnaser, Asiful H. Seikh. Journal of Thermoplastics Composites Materials, 2025, 38(1), 3 -19, Impact Factor = 3.6 https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057241270907.

4. Improvement of compatibility, thermal stability and mechanical properties of poly(phenylene oxide)(PPO) and liquid crystalline polymer(LCPA950) blends with epoxy containing acrylate rubber(ACM) as a compatibilizer. Tanmoy Rath, Asiful H Seikh, Hany S Abdo, Nilkamal Pramanik, Journal of Thermoplastics Composites Materials, 2023, Volume 37, Issue 8, 2680 – 2701, Impact Factor = 3.6. https://doi.org/10.1177/08927057231217239.

5. High electrochemical performance flexible solid-state supercapacitor based on Co-doped reduced graphene oxide and silk fibroin composites. Tanmoy Rath, Nilkamal Pramanik, Sandeep Kumar. Energy 2017, 141, 1982-1988. Impact Factor = 9.4. ISSN: 0360-5442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2017.11.126

6. Polyhydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate copolymer modified graphite oxide based 3D scaffold for tissue engineering application. Nilkamal Pramanik, Saurav Bhattacharya, Tanmoy Rath, Ranjan Kumar Basu,Patit Paban Kundu. Materials Science and Engineering C 2019, 94, 534 - 546. Impact Factor = 8.1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2018.10.009

7. Fabrication of magnetite nanoparticles doped reduced graphene oxide grafted polyhydroxyalkanoate nanocomposite for tissue engineering application. Nilkamal Pramanik, P.P.Kundu, Tanmoy Rath. RSC Advances 2016, 6(52), 46116-46133. Impact Factor = 4.6. ISSN 2046-2069. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA03233H

8. “Reduced graphene oxide paper based nanocomposites materials for flexible supercapacitor.” Tanmoy Rath, P.P Kundu. RSC Advances 2015, 5(34), 26666–26674. Impact Factor = 4.6. ISSN 2046-2069. https://doi.org/10.1039/C5RA00563A

9. "Microbial degradation of linseed oil based elastomer and subsequent accumulation of poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) copolymer". N. Pramanik, Tanmoy Rath, P.P. Kundu. Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology 2014, 174(4), 1613-30. Impact Factor = 3.1. DOI: 10.1007/s12010-014-1061-5.

10. “Nanocomposites based on polystyrene-b-poly (ethylene-r-butylene)-b-polystyrene and Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplates blend: Effect of Nanoplatelet loading on morphology and mechanical properties”. Tanmoy Rath, Yongjin Li. Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing, 2011, 42(12), 1995-2002. Impact Factor = 8.9. ISSN: 1359-835X. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2011.09.002.

11. “Mechanical, morphological and thermal properties of in situ ternary composites based on poly (ether imide), silicone rubber and liquid crystalline polymer”. T. Rath, S. Kumar, R. N. Mahaling, B. B. Khatua, C. K. Das and S. B. Yadaw. Materials Science and Engineering A, 2008, Volume 490, Issues 1-2 : 198-207. Impact Factor – 7.0. ISSN: 0921-5093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msea.2008.01.076

12. “Flexible composite of PEEK and Liquid Crystalline Polymer in Presence of Polyphosphazene”. T. Rath, S. Kumar, R. N. Mahaling, M. Mukherjee, K. N. Pandey, A. K. Saxena, C. K. Das, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 104:3758–3765(2007). Impact Factor = 2.8 ISSN: 0021-8995. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.25934.

13. “Processing and characterization of carbon nanofiber/syndiotactic polystyrene reinforced composites in the absence and presence of Liquid crystalline polymer”. S.Kumar, T.Rath, C.K.Das. Composites Part A: applied science and manufacturing 38:1304–1317(2007). Impact Factor = 8.9. ISSN: 1359-835X. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compositesa.2006.11.006.

14. “Study on mechanical, morphological and electrical properties of carbon nanofiber/polyetherimide composites”.S. Kumar, T. Rath, R.N. Mahaling, C.S.Reddy, C.K. Das, K.N. Pandey, S.B. Yadaw. Materials Science and Engineering B 141: 61–70(2007). Impact Factor = 4.6. ISSN: 0921-5107. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2007.06.002.

15.“The flexible PEI composites”.T.Rath, S.Kumar, R.N.Mahaling, M.Mukerjee, C.K.Das. Polymer Composites 27: 533-538 (2006). Impact Factor = 4.7. ISSN: 0272-8397. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.20223.

16. “In Situ Reinforcement of Poly (butylene terephthalate) and Butyl Rubber by Liquid Crystalline Polymer”. S. Kumar, T. Rath, R. N. Mahaling, C. K. Das, R. B. Srivastava, S. B. Yadaw. Polymer Composites 30(5): 655-664 (2009). Impact Factor = 4.7. ISSN: 0272-8397. https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.20634.

17. “Multi-walled carbon nanotubes/pol/ymer composites in absence and presence of acrylic elastomer (ACM)”.S.Kumar, T.Rath, R.N.Mahaling, B.B.Khatua, C.K.Das. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 9: 2981-2990 (2009). Impact Factor = 1.354. ISSN: 1533-4880. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2009.012.

18. Preparation and Characterization of Poly(methyl methacrylate)/Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotube Composites. S. Kumar, T.Rath, A.Dhibar, B.B.Khatua, C.K.Das. Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 9: 4644-4655 (2009). Impact Factor = 1.354. ISSN: 1533-4880. https://doi.org/10.1166/jnn.2009.220.

19.“Mechanical and morphological study of PPS/LCP blends compatibilized with a maleic anhydride grafted copolymer”.T. Rath, S. Kumar, R. N. Mahaling, S. B.Yadaw and C. K. Das, Journal of Applied Polymer Science 106: 3721–3728 (2007). Impact Factor = 2.8. ISSN: 0021-8995. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.27047.

20. “Effect of Clay Platelet dispersion as affected by the manufacturing techniques on Thermal and Mechanical Properties of PMMA/Clay Nanocomposites”. A. K. Dhibar, S. Mallick, T. Rath and B. B. Khatua. Journal of Applied Polymer Science 113: 3012-3018 (2009). Impact Factor = 2.8. ISSN: 0021-8995. https://doi.org/10.1002/app.30420.

21. “Effect of polyphosphazene Elastomer on the properties of blend of Nylon 66 and Thermotropic Liquid Crystalline Polymer (Vectra A950)”.S. Bose, M. Mukherjee, T. Rath, C. K. Das. A. K. Saxena. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 28(2): 157-166 (2009). Impact Factor = 2.3. ISSN: 0731-6844. https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684407084121.

22.“Effects of Rubber/Filler Interaction on the developments of Physical, Mechanical and Interfacial Properties of Vamac/ Silica Nanocomposites”,R.N.Mahaling, S. Kumar, T.Rath and C. K. Das, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics 39: 253-268 (2007). Impact Factor = 1.4. ISSN: 0095-2443. https://doi.org/10.1177/0095244307076495.

23.“Acrylic elastomer/filler nanocomposite: effect of silica nanofiller on thermal, mechanical and interfacial adhesion”.R. N. Mahaling, S. Kumar, T. Rath and C. K.Das. Plastics, Rubber and Composites 36: 267-273 (2007). Impact Factor = 2.1. ISSN: 1465-8011. https://doi.org/10.1179/174328907X191459.

24. Self-reinforcing composites based on ethylene acrylic elastomer(Vamac B124/TLCP). S.Kumar, T.Rath, R.N.Mahaling, C.S.Reddy and C.K.Das. Kauchuk I Rezina. 3:2-8 (2006). ISSN: 0022-9466.

25.“Mechanochemical Recycling of Sulfur Cured Gum Natural Rubber”G.K.Jana, T. Rath, A Kozlowska, M Kozlowski and C K Das. Polimery 52(2), 131 – 136, (2007). Impact Factor = 1.528. ISSN: 0032-2725. DOI:10.14314/polimery.2007.131.

26. “Simulation of Fiber orientation in PC/LCP blends”. T. Rath, C.K. Das, S. Alam, T. N. Chung, G. Mennig. Journal of Polymer Materials 25(3):293(2008). Impact Factor = 0.355. ISSN: 0970-0838.

Book/Book Chapter:

1. Thermoplastics-LCP composites: Effect of Compatibilizers. Tanmoy Rath. ISBN: 978-3-659-32438-3. Published by Lambert Academic Publishing Company. Omni Scriptum S.R.L. 120 High Road, East Finchley London, N2 9ED, United Kingdom Publication, Date: 22/04/2013.

2. Polymer Nanocomposites based on Inorganic and organic Nanomaterials: Chapter 3: Carbon Nanofibers: Synthesis, Properties and Applications. Tanmoy Rath. ISBN: 978-1-1191-7910-8. Wiley, Scrivener Publishing, USA), Date: 3rd July 2015.

3. Handbook of Vinyl Polymers: Radical Polymerization, Process, and Technology, Second Edition. Chapter 17: Vinyl Polymers and it’s Special Uses, pp. 545 - 602, (Taylor and Francis) Publisher CRC, USA, C. K. Das , T. Rath, S. Kumar, ISBN: 978-0-8247- 2595-2, Publication Date: 07/24/2008.

4. “Quantum Dots: properties and Applications”. Chapter: Quantum Dots Based Materials for New Generation Supercapacitors Application: pp 216-250, ISBN: 978- 1-64490-1250-9, Gaurav Tatrari, Manoj Karakoti, Mayank Pathak, Tanmoy Rath, Nanda Gopal Sahoo. Materials Research Forum LLC, USA. 2/1/2020.

5. “Biomechanics and Functional Tissue Engineering”, Chapter 8: Current Scenario of Regenerative Medicine: Roll of Cell, Scaffold and Growth Factor. Nilkamal Pramanik and Tanmoy Rath. ISBN: 978-1-83880-286-8, Intech Open Rijeka: Janeza Trdine 9, 51000 Rijeka. Croatia. 24th November 2021.

6. “Properties and Applications of Graphene Nanosheets”, Chapter 6: Graphene based metal/metal oxide nanocomposites, Tanmoy Rath, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 415 Oser Avenue, Suite N Hauppauge, NY, 11788 USA, 2024. ISBN: 979-8-89530-037-4.