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Dr. Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam

Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, BITS Pilani, Pilani Campus

Biogas Upgradation, CO2 capture and CO2 utilization, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Gas Separation, Hydrogen production and separation, Membrane Separation
Department of Chemical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani- 333031, Rajasthan. India.

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Nayak, Bharat; Kuncharam, BVR, Investigation of mixed matrix membranes of Graphene and acid-treated Graphene filler in Cellulose Acetate and Polyetherimide polymer for CO2 separation from biogas, Polymer Engineering and Science, Published Online 07 October 2024 Link
  • Jonnalagedda A, Kuncharam, BVR. Study of mixed matrix membranes with in situ synthesized zeolite imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8, ZIF-67) in polyethersulfone polymer for CO2/CH4 separation. RSC Advances, 2024;14:27074-27085. Impact Factor: 3.9 Link
  • Nayak B, Tanvidkar P, Kuncharam BVR. Preparation, characterization, and CO2 permeation testing of cellulose acetate and polyimide blend membranes. Polymer Engineering Science, 2024; 64(2): 788-797.  Impact Factor: 3.2 Link
  • Aditya Jonnalagedda & Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Investigation of ZIF-8, Amine-modified ZIF-8 and Polysulfone based Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for CO2/CH4 separation. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2023, 140(45), e54650. Impact Factor: 3.4 Link
  • Priya Tanvidkar, Aditya Jonnalagedda, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Investigation of Cellulose Acetate and ZIF-8 mixed matrix membrane for CO2 separation from model biogas. Environmental Technology, 2023, 45(14), 2867–2878. Impact Factor 2.8 Link
  • Priya Tanvidkar, Bharat Nayak, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Study of dual filler mixed matrix membranes with acid-functionalized MWCNTs and Metal-Organic Framework (UiO-66-NH2) in Cellulose Acetate for CO2 separation, Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2023, 31, 3404–3417. Impact Factor: 5.3 Link
  • Priya Tanvidkar, Aditya Jonnalagedda, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Fabrication and testing of Mixed Matrix Membranes of UiO-66-NH2 in Cellulose Acetate for CO2 separation from model biogas. Journal of Applied Polymer Science. 2023, Vol 144, Issue 1, e53264. Impact Factor: 3.4. Link
  • Yash Katakia, Satyadevan Kanduri, Ritobrata Bhattacharyya, Srinandini Ramanathan, Ishan Nigam, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Syamantak Majumder*, Angular difference in human coronary artery governs endothelial cell structure and function, Communications Biology, 5 (1), 2022. Impact Factor: 6.3. Link
  • Tanvidkar, P., Appari, S. & Kuncharam, B.V.R*. A review of techniques to improve performance of metal organic framework (MOF) based mixed matrix membranes for CO2/CH4 separation. Reviews Environmental Science Biotechnology 21, 539-569 (2022). Impact Factor: 14.4. Link
  • Katakia, Y. T., Thakkar, N. P., Thakar, S., Sakhuja, A., Goyal, R., Sharma, H., Dave, R., Mandloi, A., Basu, S., Nigam, I., Kuncharam, B. V. R., Chowdhury, S., & Majumder, S. Dynamic alterations of H3K4me3 and H3K27me3 at ADAM17 and Jagged-1 gene promoters cause an inflammatory switch of endothelial cells. Journal of Cellular Physiology, 237 (1), Pages 1-21, 2022. Impact Factor: 5.6. Link
  • Shukla, S. S., Chava, R., Appari, S., A, Bahurudeen., & Kuncharam, B. V. R. (2022). Sustainable use of rice husk for the cleaner production of value-added products. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 10 (1), 106899. Impact Factor: 7.7. Link.
  • Nirmal Kumar, S., Appari, S. & Kuncharam, B.V.R*. Techniques for Overcoming Sulfur Poisoning of Catalyst Employed in Hydrocarbon Reforming. Catalysis Surveys from Asia, 25, pages 362–388, 2021. Impact Factor: 3.0 Link 
  • Neha J, Nirmal Kumar S, Priya T. S, B.V.R Kuncharam*, "Synthesis And Characterization Of Mixed-Matrix Material Of Zirconium Based Metal Organic Framework (MOF: UiO-66-NH2) And Poly(Ether-Urethane-Urea)", Materials Today: Proceedings, Volume 28, Part 2, Pages 734-738, 2020. Cite Score: 3.2. Link
  • B.V.R Kuncharam, and A.G Dixon"Multi-scale two-dimensional packed bed reactor model for industrial steam methane reforming", Fuel Processing Technology, 2020, 200, pp 106314.  Impact Factor: 7.5. Link
  • B.V.R Kuncharam, and B. A. Wilhite, “Theoretical Investigation of a Water-Gas-Shift Catalytic Membrane for Diesel Reformate Purification”, AIChE Journal, 2013, 59, pp: 4334–4345.  Impact factor: 3.7.  Link                    
  • S. Damodharan, B.V.R Kuncharam, and B. A. Wilhite, “Design of Cartridge-Based Ceramic Heat-Exchanger Microchannel Reformers for Process Intensification: Experiments and Simulations”, Energy & Fuels, 2013, 27 (8). Impact factor: 5.5. Link
  • D. Kim, D. Donohue, B. Kuncharam, C. Duval and B. A. Wilhite, “Towards an Integrated Ceramic Micro-Membrane Network: Effect of Ethanol Reformate On Palladium Membranes”, I&EC Research, 2010, 49 (21). Impact factor: 4.2  Link 

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 BOOK CONTRIBUTION
  • Pratik N. Sheth & Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam, Content Contributions to the Indian Adaption of Transport Phenomena by Bird, Stewart & Lightfoot, WILEY INDIA. 2021. Wiley LinkAmazon Link
  
CONFERENCES
  • Bharat Nayak+, Priya Tanvidkar, & Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Acid functionalized carbon based fillers and cellulose acetate mixed matrix membranes for CO2 separation presented at International Conference on Net-Zero Emission Technologies for Sustainable Development: Challenges & Opportunities (N0ET-2023) held at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad from 16-17 December 2023. Awarded Best Paper.

  • Aditya Jonnalagedda+, Priya Tanvidkar, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Experimental investigation of ZIF-8 based mixed matrix membranes for CO2/CH4 separation, presented at International Conference on Net-Zero Emission Technologies for Sustainable Development: Challenges & Opportunities (N0ET-2023) held at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad from 16-17 December 2023.

  • Anthony G. Dixon*, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam, and Behnam Partopour, Spherical Catalyst Supports With and Without Internal Voids for Steam Methane Reforming. ISCRE-27, Québec City, Canada, June 14, Presented by Prof. A.G Dixon. Link.  
  • Aditya Jonnalagedda+, Priya Tanvidkar, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam*, Amine Modified ZIF-8 Based Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs) for CO2/CH4 Separation, Chemtsf-2022, IIT Roorkee, 8-10 September 2022. 
  • Neha J, Nirmal Kumar, Priya TS, B.V.R Kuncharam*, "Synthesis And Characterization Of Mixed-Matrix Material Of Zirconium Based Metal Organic Framework (MOF: UiO-66-NH2) And Poly(Ether-Urethane-Urea)", at International Conference on Recent Advances in Materials & Manufacturing Technologies (IMMT 2019), Dubai. 20-22 November 2019.
  • K. Karthik, B.V.R Kuncharam, A.K. Sharma*, "CFD modelling of fluid flow characteristics in jet loop reactors", CHEMCON-2018, NIT Jalandhar, 27-30 Dec 2018.
  • Prasad Ingle, S. Appari, B.V.R Kuncharam*, “CFD modelling of catalyst poisoning with detailed kinetics for biogas reforming.” CHEMCON-2018, NIT Jalandhar, 27-30 Dec 2018.
  • B.V.R Kuncharam, Elaine Chen, Rui Lui, and A.G. Dixon, “CFD Modeling of an Industrial Furnace Reformer and 3D Multi Scale Model for Packed Bed Reactor for Synthesis Gas Production”, AIChE Annual Meeting, 39b, (2016).
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and A.G. Dixon, “A Multi-Scale Two-Dimensional Packed Bed Reactor Model for Catalytic Steam Methane Reforming”, 586h, AIChE Annual Meeting, 586h, (2015).
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and B. A. Wilhite, “Theoretical Investigation of Composite Non-Permselective Catalytic Membrane Reactor for Extraction of Hydrogen from Bio-Ethanol Steam Reforming”, NASCRE-3 (March 9, 2013).
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and B. A. Wilhite, “Non-Isothermal Model For Theoretical Investigation Of Hydrogen Purification By Water Gas Shift Reaction From Reforming Mixtures Using Catalytic Membrane Reactor”, AIChE Annual Meeting, 402d, (November 2, 2012).
  • B.V.R Kuncharam, S. Damodharan and B.A. Wilhite*, “Cartridge-Based Ceramic Microreactor Networks For Process Intensification In Fuels Reforming: Demonstration And Modeling Of Complex 2-D Thermal Integration”, AIChE Annual Meeting, 562d, (October 31, 2012).
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and B. A. Wilhite, “Theoretical Investigation of A Water-Gas-Shift Catalytic Membrane for Diesel Reformate Purification”, ISCRE-22, Maastricht, NL, (September 5, 2012).
  • E.L. Romero, D. Kim, B. Kuncharam and B.A.Wilhite*, “Composite Catalytic-Permselective Membranes:Theory and Demonstration,” Gordon Research Conference on Membranes, Materials and Processes, 2012.
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and B. A. Wilhite, “Cost-Effective Catalytic Membranes For Hydrogen Purification”, AIChE Spring Meeting (2012).
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and B. A. Wilhite, “Design Of Composite Catalytic Membranes Using Non Permselective Materials For Hydrogen Purifications”, AIChE Annual Meeting, 570ai, (October 18, 2011).
  • B. Kuncharam and B.A. Wilhite, “Composite Catalytic Membranes for High-Purity Hydrogen from Ethanol,” poster presentation, AIChE Annual Meeting, 598ie, (November 9, 2010).
  • B. V. R Kuncharam and B. A. Wilhite, “Composite Catalytic Membranes for High-Purity Hydrogen Extraction from Ethanol Steam Reforming”, Separations Technology VIII: Sustainable Separations Technology for Energy and Environmental Challenges, Kona, Hawaii (December 1, 2010).