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Dr. D. Divya

Assistant Professor & Research Faculty

Alliance School of Biotechnology

Dr. D. Divya is currently working as an Assistant Professor & Research Faculty in the Alliance School of Biotechnology at Alliance University, Bangalore. Dr. Divya is recognized as one of the World’s top 2% scientists by Stanford University and Elsevier in the year 2025. She had pursued two Post-Doctorates in Material Science from King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand (2022-24). She got awarded Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Periyar University and availed INSPIRE Fellowship (JRF and SRF) from the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Govt. of India (2012-2017). She had the privilege of receiving the University First Rank with Gold Medal from Periyar University for her post-graduation in Biotechnology (2011). She is a graduate in Botany and Biotechnology from the University of Kerala (2009). She was a research faculty in the department of Biotechnology, Saveetha School of Engineering, Chennai. Also, she had a previous history of working with Pinnacle Biosciences as a research associate for about 5 years, after completing her Doctoral research. She got granted a patent in 2025 and edited a book in the year 2024. She has published more than 90 articles in high-quality international peer-reviewed SCI and Scopus-indexed Journals, which include both research and review articles. There are 18 book chapters in her account that are published in high-quality books relevant to biotechnology and material science. She does serve as a reviewer for more than 30 reputed Journals, including Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, etc. She has participated in many national and international conferences/workshops/seminars and presented more than 30 papers. Moreover, she has credited with the excellent student merit award, several proficiency certifications, and holds a diploma in bioinformatics tools. She has delivered many invited talks and taken part in the roles of Biosciences Association president and Nature Service Society president, as part of her academic enhancement. Her research interests include Material Science (Biopolymers-MCC, Bio-plasticizers), Environmental Science (Sustainable waste recycling), Bioprocess Technology (Biofuels), Enzymology (Pretreatments), and Microbiology (Anti-microbial and life-cycle analysis).

  • Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Rapeeporn Srisuk, Laongdaw Techawinyutham, Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin (2025). A sustainable biomass-based microcrystalline cellulosic biofiller from Cissus quadrangularis Linn plant stem: A biomass to biomaterial approach. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery15 (11), 17185-17201.
  • Praveen Nagarajan Durai, K. Arunprasath, Divya Divakaran, R. Kumar, P. Senthamaraikannan, Indran Suyambulingam, and Kathir Viswalingam (2025). Exploring agro waste as a sustainable reinforcement in biopolymer composites–a review. Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews,18 (1), 2589532.
  • Perumal, Sunesh Narayana, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, P. Senthamaraikannan, Ananth Selvan, Siva Avudaiappan, Nadir Ayrilmis, and Seyda Eyupoglu (2025). Recent advances in microcrystalline cellulose-reinforced biopolymer films: extraction, properties, applications, and sustainability perspectives. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules(2025), 149307.
  • Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, P. Senthamaraikannan, H. Jeevan Rao, Thiago F. Santos, and Caroliny M. Santos (2025). Characterization of renewable material from biowaste: Waste Albizia lebbeck leaves biomass-based bioplasticizer for futuristic applications. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering13(1), 115195.
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Raja Soma Sundaram, Divya Divakaran, Senthilkumar Boominathan, P. Senthamarai Kannan, Nadir Ayrilmis, and Murni Handayani (2025). Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose from vegetable waste biomass and its potential as a high-performance green reinforcement in biocomposites. Bioresource Technology Reports(2025), 102337.
  • Senthamaraikannan, P., Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Divya Divakaran, Yamuna Munusamy, Indran Suyambulingam, and R. Kumar. "Characterization of biomass based novel microcrystalline cellulose from Eucalyptus teriticornis leaf." Scientific Reports(2026).
  • Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, P. Senthamaraikannan, Sahariya Priya, and Sung Soo Han (2025). Isolation and characterization of cellulose particles from groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) shell waste for sustainable reinforcement applications." International Journal of Biological Macromolecules(2025), 147228.
  • Miriam, LR Monisha, Ajith J. Kings, Jain B. Marshel, R. Edwin Raj, S. Indran, and Divya (2025). Optimized biodiesel production from Java olive seeds using a novel magnetic nanobiocatalyst and advanced optimization techniques. Biomass and Bioenergy,199, 107942.
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Narayana Perumal Sunesh, P. Senthamaraikannan, Divya Divakaran, Adhigan Murali, Sung Soo Han, and Nadir Ayrilmis (2025). Synthesis and characterization of cellulose from Pachygone ovata leaf biomass as green reinforcement for biocomposites. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules(2025): 146206.
  • Ramesh, K. R., Raja Somasundaram, Sankar Karthikumar, Indran Suyambulingam, Nadir Ayrilmis, Divya Divakaran, Ajith J. Kings, and LR Monisha Miriam (2025), Characterization of functional bio-plasticizer from Millettia pinnata leaf biomass as a green alternative to petroleum-based plasticizers." Macromolecular Research, 1-17.
  • Senthamaraikannan, P., Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Divya Divakaran, Sumesh Keerthiveettil Ramakrishnan, Indran Suyambulingam, and Suchart Siengchin (2025), Extraction and characterization of biomass microcrystalline cellulose from Terminalia catappa leaves for food packaging applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 15 (11), 17029-17047.
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Gokulkumar Sivanantham, Divya Divakaran, Nadir Ayrilmis, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, P. Senthamaraikannan, and Yamuna Munusamy (2025). Banana peel waste as a source of cellulosic filler: isolation, characterization, and its potential as a green reinforcement in polymer composites. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management(2025), 1-18.
  • Rantheesh Jagadeesan, Indran Suyambulingam, Manivel Selvaraj, Divya Divakaran, K. Kumaresan, N. S. Balaji, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin (2025). Comprehensive characterization of novel agro-industrial waste Azadirachta indica A. juss oil cake derived cellulose micro fillers reinforced with basalt/banana fiber-based hybrid polymeric composite for lightweight applications. Fibers and Polymers, 1-17.
  • Gokulkumar Sivanantham, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, Yamuna Munusamy, Adhigan Murali, and Sung Soo Han (2025). Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from rice stalk agro-waste and its application in enhancing inherent properties of PBAT biofilm. Process Safety and Environmental Protection196, 106864.
  • Laongdaw Techawinyutham, Raja Soma Sundaram, Indran Suyambulingam, Supichaya Mo-On, Rapeeporn Srisuk, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin (2025). Rice husk biowaste derived microcrystalline cellulose reinforced sustainable green composites: A comprehensive characterization for lightweight applications. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules299, 140153.
  • Ajith J Kings, Indran Suyambulingam, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, LR Monisha Miriam, Divya Divakaran, Adhigan Murali, and Sung Soo Han. "Exploring biomass derived microcrystalline cellulose from the waste aquatic plant Pistia stratiotes: A comprehensive characterization for polymer composite reinforcement." International Journal of Biological Macromolecules300 (2025): 140217.
  • Narayana Perumal Sunesh, P. Senthamaraikannan, Divya Divakaran, V. S. Benitha, Indran Suyambulingam, R. Vijay, and K. Perumal (2025). Detailed analysis and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose derived from Ocimum tenuiflorum leaves. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-16.
  • Muniyan, Vijayan, Vishnu Vijay Kumar, Indran Suyambulingam, Suganya Priyadharshini, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin ,(2025). A review of recent advancements in the impact response of fiber metal laminates. Heliyon11(2).
  • Senthamaraikannan, P., Felix Sahayaraj Arokiasamy, M. Tamil Selvan, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, A. V. Balan, and H. Jeevan Rao. Synthesis, Characterization, and Analysis of Bioplasticizers Derived from Thespesia populnea Leaf: Towards Sustainable Biomaterials. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials(2025), 1-18.
  • Senthamaraikannan, P., P. Vignesh, Siva Avudaiappan, A. Saravanan, Divya Divakaran, and G. Rameshkannan (2025). Optimization of Tensile Properties of Melt?Processed Polylactic Acid/Cissus quadrangularis Fiber Composites. Polymer Composites(2025).
  • Balan, Pranesh, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin (2025). Microcrystalline cellulose extraction from comprehensive characterization of Mangifera indica leaf biowaste for high-performance bio-based polymer composites. Journal of Polymer Research, 32 (1), 23.
  • Raja Somasundaram, Rimal Isaac, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Suchart Siengchin, and Murugan Manavalan (2025). Agro-waste of Senna alata (L.) Roxb. stem: a sustainable biofiber material for lightweight composites and diverse applications. Cellulose32 (1), 383-412.
  • Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, Shaik Azad Basha, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). Physico-chemical, thermal, and morphological characterization of biomass-based novel microcrystalline cellulose from Nelumbo nucifera leaf: Biomass to biomaterial approach." Biomass conversion and Biorefinery14 (19), 23825-23839.
  • Shamshath Begum S, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, P. Senthamaraikannan, Murni Handayani, Adhigan Murali, and Sung Soo Han (2024). Comprehensive characterization of bioplasticizer from the Murraya koenigii leaves: From biomass to biomaterial for polymer composite applications. Industrial Crops and Products222, 119950.
  • Arunprasath Kanagaraj, P Senthamaraikannan, Ruby Celsia Arul Selvaraj, S Karthic, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Physiochemical profiling of bioplasticizer derived from Ficus benghalensis leaves for eco-friendly applications, Industrial Crops and Products, 222, 119535, Elsevier (Impact Factor: 5.6).
  • Arun Ramnath, R, P. Senthamaraikannan, Indran Suyambulingam, Shamshath Begum, S. Jeyanthi, and Divya Divakaran (2024). Characterization of novel bio-plasticizer from Cissus quadrangularis linn. stem: A sustainable and cleaner material for futuristic applications. Industrial Crops and Products, 223 (2025), 120153.
  • Suyambulingam, Indran, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Femiana Gapsari, Divya Divakaran, P. Senthamarai Kannan, G. Rajeshkumar, and Mohamad Zaki Hassan (2024), Isolation and characterization of biomass waste based bioplasticizer from Eucalyptus leaf: A suitability analysis of biofiller for polymeric composites, Results in Engineering24, 103217.
  • Ravichandaran Rathinavelu, Baskara Sethupathi Paramathma, Divya Divakaran, and Suchart Siengchin (2024), physicochemical, thermal, and morphological properties of microcrystalline cellulose extracted from Calotropis gigantea leaf. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery14 (19), 24455-24472.
  • Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, Rantheesh Jagadeesan, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). Isolation and characterization of an agro-industrial waste-based novel cellulosic micro fillers from mustard (Brassica juncea) seed oil cake: a waste to wealth approach." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery14 (18), 22921-22937.
  • Kavimani, V., Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, P. M. Gopal, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2024), Facile exfoliation and physicochemical characterization of biomass-based cellulose derived from Pandanus tectorius leaves for sustainable environment, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery14 (17), 20559-20570.
  • Gopal, P. M., Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, V. Kavimani, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). Exfoliation and physicochemical characterization of novel biomass-based microcrystalline cellulose derived from Millettia pinnata leaf. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery14(17), 20189-20199.
  • Naushad Edayadulla, Divya Divakaran, Shanmuga Sundari Chandraraj, Malinee Sriariyanun, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). "Suitability study of novel Bio-plasticizer from Agave sisalana leaf for biofilm applications: a biomass to biomaterial approach." Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery14 (16), 19675-19691.
  • Praveen Nagarajan Durai, Kathir Viswalingam, B. Senthilkumar, Divya Divakaran, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). Effect of alkalization on physical, chemical, thermal, tensile, and surface morphological properties of Musa acuminata peduncles fiber. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery14 (16), 19753-19764.
  • Shanmuga Sundari Chandraraj, Indran Suyambulingam, Naushad Edayadulla, Divya Divakaran, Manoj Kumar Singh, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Characterization of Calotropis gigantiea plant leaves biomass-based bioplasticizers for biofilm applications, Heliyon, 10 (13), Elsevier (Impact Factor: 4).
  • Diana Jose, Atthasit Tawai, Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, Vanarat Phakeenuya, Yu-Shen Cheng, Prapakorn Tantayotai (2024). Influence of Acetic Acid Pretreatment and its Residue on Bioethanol and Biogas Production from Water Hyacinth, Applied Science and Engineering Progress, 17 (3), 7326-7326, (Scopus/Cite Score: 1.85).
  • Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Manoj Kumar Singh, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Extraction of microcrystalline cellulose from Ficus benghalensis leaf and its characterization, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 277, 134394, Elsevier (Impact Factor: 7.7).
  • Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, Harikrishnan Pulikkalparambil, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Pedalium murex plant-based bioplasticizer reinforced polylactic acid films: A promising approach for biodegradable fruit packaging applications, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol 270 (Part 1), 1-14, Elsevier (Impact Factor: 8.2).
  • Naushad Edayadulla, Divya Divakaran, Shanmuga Sundari Chandraraj, Indran Suyambulingam, Elammaran Jayamani, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Isolation and characterization of novel bioplasticizer from rose (Rosa damascena) petals and its suitability investigation for poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) biofilm applications, 3 Biotech, Vol 14(4), 110, Springer (Impact Factor: 2.8).
  • J Jenix Rino, Suyambulingam Indran, Divya Divakaran, Narayana Perumal Sunesh, Manoj Kumar Singh, M Vishnuvarthanan, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Facile exfoliation and physicochemical characterization of Thespesia populnea plant leaves based bioplasticizer macromolecules reinforced with polylactic acid biofilms for packaging applications, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol 261(Part 2), 1-14, Elsevier (Impact Factor: 8.2).
  • Sunesh Narayana Perumal, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose from Valoniopsis pachynema green macroalgae: physicochemical, thermal, morphological, and mechanical characterization for biofilm applications. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 15 (3): 1247-1266.
  • Sundarrajan, D., T. Ganapathy, Pitchipoo Pandian, Divya Divakaran, and Indran Suyambulingam (2024). Natural fibers and its polymer composites: a comprehensive review from 2000 to 2024. In International conference on eco-friendly fibers and polymeric materials, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 773-813.
  • Naushad, Edayadulla, Shanmuga Sundari Chandraraj, Indran Suyambulingam, and Divya Divakaran (2024). Comprehensive review on eco-friendly fillers 2012–2023: a potential resource for polymer composites. In International Conference on Eco-friendly Fibers and Polymeric Materials, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 423-462.
  • Ganapathy, T., G. Uthayakumar, P. Raja, Divya Divakaran, and Indran Suyambulingam (2024). Eco-Friendly Fillers for Polymer Composites: A Comprehensive Review 2000–2024. In International Conference on Eco-friendly Fibers and Polymeric Materials, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 839-864.
  • Shaik Azad Basha, Sandhya Cole, Divya Divakaran, and Indran Suyambulingam (2024). Solid state reaction method for nanomaterials synthesis: a comprehensive review on characterization, properties, and applications. In International Conference on Eco-friendly Fibers and Polymeric Materials, Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore, 667-689.
  • Narender Singh, Rajesh Kumar Saluja, H Jeevan Rao, Rajneesh Kaushal, Neeraj Kumar Gahlot, Indran Suyambulingam, MR Sanjay, Divya Divakaran, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Progress and facts on biodiesel generations, production methods, influencing factors, and reactors: A comprehensive review from 2000 to 2023, Energy Conversion and Management, Vol 302, 118-157, Elsevier (Impact Factor: 10.4).
  • Prabhin, V. S., Benitha, V. S., Jey Subramanian, K., Selvakumari, R. S., & Divakaran, Divya (2024). Effective utilization and characterization of carbon derived from non-biodegradable waste based electrical switches for supercapacitor applications: A green approach. Waste and Biomass Valorization, 15(2), 709-725.
  • Gokul Kumar Sivanantham, Divya Divakaran, Suyambulingam Indran, P Senthamarai Kannan, Aravindh Murugan, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Physicochemical characterization of novel biomass-based microcrystalline cellulose derived from agro-industrial residues of Rosa indica petals, Physiologia Plantarum, Vol 176(1), 1-34, Wiley (Impact Factor: 6.4).
  • Divya Divakaran, Suyambulingam Indran, MR Sanjay, Vijay Raghunathan, Vinod Ayyappan, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from an agro-waste tamarind (Tamarindus indica) seeds and its suitability investigation for biofilm formulation, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol 254, 87-110, Elsevier (Impact Factor: 8.2).
  • Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, Indran Suyambulingam, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2023). Exfoliation and physico-chemical characterization of novel bioplasticizers from Nelumbo nucifera leaf for biofilm application, Heliyon, Vol 9 (2023), Elsevier (Impact Factor: 4).
  • Senthilkumar Boominathan, Indran Suyambulingam, Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Divya Divakaran, P Senthamaraikannan, Suchart Siengchin (2023). Comprehensive characterization of novel bioplasticizer from Pandanus tectorius leaves: A sustainable biomaterial for biofilm applications, Macromolecular Research, 31, pages 1061–1075, Springer (Impact Factor: 2.4).
  • S Gokulkumar, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, G Suganya Priyadharshini, M Aravindh, Jenish Iyyadurai, M Sanju Edwards, Suchart Siengchin (2023). Facile exfoliation and physicochemical characterization of biomass-based cellulose derived from Lantana aculeata leaves for sustainable environment, Macromolecular Research, Springer (Impact Factor: 2.4).
  • Divya Sundarraj, Grace Annapoorani Soundarajan, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin (2023). Extraction and Characterization of Novel Ligno-Cellulosic Fiber from Wrightia tinctoria and Cebia pentandra Plant for Textile and Polymer Composite Applications, Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 31 (S1), 125-138, (Scopus Indexed).
  • Felix Sahayaraj Arockiasamy, Indran Suyambulingam, Iyyadurai Jenish, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin (2023). A Comprehensive Review of Real-time Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Techniques: Revolutionizing Natural Fibre Composite Materials Maintenance with IoT, Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology, 31 (S1), 87-110, (Scopus Indexed).
  • Narayana Perumal, Sunesh, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, and Suchart Siengchin (2023). Extraction and physico-mechanical and thermal characterization of a novel green bio-plasticizer from Pedalium murex plant biomass for biofilm application, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Lekshmi Gangadhar, Siva Sankar Sana, Divya Divakaran, Suchart Siengchin, Lekshmi A. Kurup, Jenish Iyyadurai, and K. E. Albert Bernad Noble (2023). Chitosan biopolymer and its nanocomposites: Emerging material as adsorbent in wastewater treatment. Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, Volume 2023, Article ID 9387016, 20 pages, Hindawi (Impact Factor: 3.3).
  • Sunesh, Narayana Perumal, Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, and Suchart Siengchin (2023). Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose from Valoniopsis pachynema green macroalgae: Physicochemical, thermal, morphological, and mechanical characterization for biofilm applications, Waste and Biomass Valorization, Springer (Impact Factor: 3.2).
  • Rathinavelu, R., Paramathma, B. S., Divakaran, Divya., & Siengchin, S. (2023). Physicochemical, thermal, and morphological properties of microcrystalline cellulose extracted from Calotropis gigantea leaf. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-18. Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Divakaran, Divya, Malinee Sriariyanun, Shaik Azad Basha, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2023). Physico-chemical, thermal, and morphological characterization of biomass-based novel microcrystalline cellulose from Nelumbo nucifera leaf: Biomass to biomaterial approach, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Edayadulla, Naushad, Divya Divakaran, Shanmuga Sundari Chandraraj, Malinee Sriariyanun, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2023). Suitability study of novel bio-plasticizer from Agave sisalana leaf for biofilm applications: A biomass to biomaterial approach, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • A Felix Sahayaraj, S Dhamotharan, D Sandeep, P Ramachandran, I Jenish, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2023). Sustainable smart polymer composite materials: A comprehensive review, 428, 1-9, E3S Web of Conferences, EDP Sciences (Scopus Indexed).
  • Divakaran, Divya, Malinee Sriariyanun, Rantheesh Jagadeesan, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2023). Isolation and characterization of an agro-industrial waste-based novel cellulosic micro fillers from mustard (Brassica juncea) seed oil cake: A waste to wealth approach, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Durai, P. N., Viswalingam, K., Senthilkumar, B., Divakaran, Divya., & Siengchin, S. (2023). Effect of alkalization on physical, chemical, thermal, tensile, and surface morphological properties of Musa acuminata peduncles fiber. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-12, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Kavimani, V., Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, G. Suganya Priyadharshini, P. M. Gopal, Indran Suyambulingam, M. R. Sanjay, and Suchart Siengchin (2023). Facile exfoliation and physicochemical characterization of biomass-based cellulose derived from Pandanus tectorius leaves for sustainable environment, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Jagadeesan, R., Suyambulingam, I., Somasundaram, R., Divya, D., & Siengchin, S. (2023). Isolation and characterization of novel microcellulose from Sesamum indicum agro-industrial residual waste oil cake: conversion of biowaste to wealth approach. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-15, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Gopal, P. M., Suyambulingam, I., Divya, D., Kavimani, V., Sanjay, M. R., & Siengchin, S. (2023). Exfoliation and physicochemical characterization of novel biomass-based microcrystalline cellulose derived from Millettia pinnata leaf. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-11, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Jose, Diana., Tawai, A., Divya, D., Bhattacharyya, D., Venkatachalam, P., Tantayotai, P., & Sriariyanun, M. (2023). Integration of deep eutectic solvent in biorefining process of lignocellulosic biomass valorization. Bioresource Technology Reports, 101365.
  • Suyambulingam, I., Divya, D., & Siengchin, S. (2023). Comprehensive characterization of novel Borassus flabellifer flower biomass based microcrystalline cellulose reinforced with polylactic acid (PLA) biofilm for futuristic applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-18, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Divya, D., Jenish, I., Raja, S. (2022). Comprehensive characterization of Fucreae selloa K. Koch peduncle fiber reinforced polyester composites: Effect of fiber length and weight ratio, Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2022, Hindawi, (Impact Factor: 1.723).
  • Indran, S., Divya, D., Raja, S., Sanjay, M. R., & Siengchin, S. (2022). Physico-Chemical, Mechanical and Morphological Characterization of Furcraea Selloa K. Koch Plant Leaf Fibers-An Exploratory Investigation. Journal of Natural Fibers, 1–12, Taylor & Francis, (Impact Factor: 5.323).
  • Divya, D., Indran, S., Sanjay, M. R., Suchart Siengchin (2022). Suitability examination of novel cellulosic plant fiber from Furcraea selloa K. Koch peduncle for a potential polymeric composite reinforcement, Polymer Composites, 2022, Wiley Online Library, (Impact Factor: 3.171).
  • Raja, S., Rajesh, R., Indran, S., Divya, D., Sanjay, M. R., Suchart Siengchin (2022). Utilization of discarded Cymbopogon flexuosus root waste as a novel lignocellulosic fiber for lightweight polymer composite application, Polymer Composites, 2022, Wiley Online Library, (Impact Factor: 3.171).
  • Gurukarthik Babu, B., Princewinston, D., Saravanakumar, S.S., Anish Khan, P.V. Aravind Bhaskar, P.V., Indran, S. & Divya, D. (2022) Investigation on the Physicochemical and Mechanical Properties of Novel Alkali-treated Phaseolus vulgaris Fibers, Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 6, 1–12, Taylor & Francis,   (Impact Factor: 5.323).
  • Jagadeesan, R., Suyambulingam, I., Divya, D., & Siengchin, S. (2022). Novel sesame oil cake biomass waste derived cellulose micro-fillers reinforced with basalt/banana fibre-based hybrid polymeric composite for lightweight applications. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-16, Springer (Impact Factor: 4.050).
  • Sunesh, N., Indran, S., Divya, D., & Siengchin Suchart (2022). Isolation and characterization of novel agrowaste?based cellulosic micro fillers from Borassus flabellifer flower for polymer composite reinforcement, Polymer Composites, 2022, Wiley Online Library, (Impact Factor: 3.171).
  • Praveen Nagarajan Durai, Kathir Viswalingam, Divya, D., B Senthilkumar (2022). Mechanical, thermal, and surface morphological properties of Musa acuminate peduncle fiber?reinforced polymeric composite: Effect of alkalization and fiber loading, Polymer Composites, 2022, Wiley Online Library, (Impact Factor: 3.171).
  • Raja, S., Rajesh, R., Indran, S., Rimal Isaac, Divya, D. (2021). Synthesis and characterization of cost-effective industrial discarded natural ceramic particulates from Cymbopogon flexuosus plant shoot for potential polymer/metal matrix reinforcement, Polymer Bulletin, Vol. 1, 1–42, Springer, (Impact Factor: 2.870).
  • Jayanthi, B., Divya, D., Indran, S., Aruna, M., Karthika, R., Arjunan, S., Selvankumar, T., Manikandan, E., & Santhi, R. (2021). Influence of freeze-drying and fresh cooking on starch morphology and physicochemical and thermal properties of various tropical tubers, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 183, 1794-1806, Elsevier, (Impact Factor: 6.953).
  • Raja, S., Rajesh, R., Indran, S., Divya, D., & Suganya Priyadharshini, G. (2021). Characterization of industrial discarded novel Cymbopogon flexuosus stem fiber: A potential replacement for synthetic fiber, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 1, 1–12, Sage, (Impact Factor: 2.010).
  • Indran, D Divya, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, P Merlin Christy, LR Gopinath (2021). Perspectives of anaerobic decomposition of biomass for sustainable biogas production: A Review, Journal of Industrial Textiles, Vol. 302, 1–15, E3S Web of Conferences, https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202130201015.
  • Manimekalai, G., Kavitha, S., Divya, D., Indran, S., Binoj, J.S (2021). Characterization of enzyme-treated cellulosic stem fiber from Cissus quadrangularis plant: An exploratory investigation, Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Vol. 4, 1–12, Elsevier.
  • Muthu chozha rajan, B., Indran,S., Divya, D., Narayanasamy, P., Anish Khan, Abdullah M. Asirie,f., & Nagarajan, S. (2020). Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Chloris barbata flower fiber/Epoxy Composites: Effect of Alkali treatment and Fiber weight fraction, Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 6, 1–15, Taylor & Francis, (Impact Factor: 5.323).
  • Jenish, I., Sathish Gandhi, V. C., Edwin Raj,R., Basavarajappa, S., Indran, S., Divya, D., Kumaravelan, R.(2020). A New Study on Tribological Performance of Cissus Quadrangularis Stem Fiber/Epoxy with Red Mud Filler Composite, Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 6, 1–15, Taylor & Francis, (Impact Factor: 5.323).
  • Ravindran, D., Sundara Bharathi, S.R., Padma, S.R., Indran, S. & Divya, D. (2020). Characterization of natural cellulosic fiber extracted from Grewia damine flowering plant's stem, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 156, 997–1006, Elsevier, (Impact Factor: 6.953).
  • Divya, D. Gopinatha, L. R. & Indran, S. (2019) Analysis of the effect of enzyme substitution on feedstock to enhance biogas production, International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, Vol. 6(2), pp. 964-973.  (UGC Approved -                Impact Factor: 5.75).
  • Divya, D., Gopinath, L. R., Sreeremya, S., Indran, S., (2018), “Enhancement of Substrate Decomposition through Potential Hydrolytic Bacteria for Cumulative Biogas Production” International Journal of Applied Science and Biotechnology, Vol. 6(4), pp. 386-396 (Impact Factor‎: 4.215).
  • Indran, S., Edwin Raj, R., Divya, D., Darish Jeswin Dhas, S. (2016) Mechanical characterization of cissus quadrangularis stem/glass fiber hybrid composites, Global Journal for Research Analysis, Vol. 5, pp. 209-211. (Impact Factor: 4.547).
  • R. Gopinath, D. Divya*, T. R. Gehitha, R. Bhuvaneswari, S. Archaya, P. Merlin Christy. (2014). Hydrocarbon degradation and biogas production efficiency of bacteria isolated from petrol polluted soil, Research Journal of Recent Sciences, ISSN 2277-2502 (IF- 0.3), 4(9): 60-67.
  • Manimegalai, L. R. Gopinath, P. Merlin Christy, D. Divya. (2014). Isolation and identification of acetogenic and methanogenic bacteria from anoxic black sediments and their role in biogas production. International Journal of Plant, Animal & Environmental Sciences, ISSN- 2231-4490 (IF- 1.02), 4(3): 156-164.
  • R. Gopinath, P. Merlin Christy, K. Mahesh, R. Bhuvaneswari, D. Divya. (2014). Identification and evaluation of effective bacterial consortia for efficient biogas production. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), e-ISSN: 2319-2402, p-ISSN: 23192399 (IF-1.325), 8(3): 82-86.
  • Merlin Christy, L. R. Gopinath, D. Divya. (2014). Microbial dynamics during anaerobic digestion of cow dung. Journal of Plant, Animal & Environmental Sciences, ISSN- 2231-4490 (IF- 1.02), 4(4): 86-94.
  • Divya*, L. R. Gopinath, P. Merlin Christy. (2014). A review on Trends, Issues and Prospects for biogas production in Developing Countries, International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences, ISSN 2319-1414, 3(1): 62-69.
  • Merlin Christy, L. R. Gopinath, D. Divya. 2013. A review on decomposition as a technology for sustainable energy management, International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, ISSN- 2231-4490 (IF- 1.02), 3(4): 65-70.
  • Merlin Christy, R. Dharani Preetha, S. Vasantha, D. Divya. 2013. Biochemical and Molecular analysis of sugarcane genotypes response to salinity and drought. International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology, ISSN 0976-4556, 4(1): 210-217.
  • Divya*, L. R. Gopinath, P. Merlin Christy. (2015). A review on current aspects and diverse prospects for enhancing biogas production in sustainable means, 42 (2015): 690-699, Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, (Impact Factor‎: 16.3).
  • Divya*, L. R. Gopinath, S. Indran, P. Merlin Christy. (2015). Enhancement of biogas production through sustainable feedstock utilization by co-digestion. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences, ISSN 2231-4490 (IF- 1.02), 5(3), Manuscript No. MS-IJPAES-019.
  • Merlin Christy, L. R. Gopinath, D. Divya. (2014). A review on anaerobic decomposition and enhancement of biogas production through enzymes and microorganisms. 34: 167-173, Elsevier- Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews (Impact Factor‎: 16.3).

BOOK CHAPTERS PUBLISHED:

  • Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Raja Somasundaram, T. R. Gehitha, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin. Futuristic prospects of bio-based fillers for industrial application. In Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites, 491-514. Elsevier Science Ltd, 2025.
  • Felix Sahayaraj Arockiasamy, Divya Divakaran, S. Ganesh Kumar, S. Raja, Indran Suyambulingam, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin. Processing and application of bio-fillers/bio-plasticizers and their effects in polymeric composites. In Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites, pp. 237-255. Elsevier Science Ltd, 2025.
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Felix Sahayaraj Arockiasamy, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin. Introduction to polymer composites-Historical aspects and building blocks. In Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites, pp. 1-25. Elsevier Science Ltd, 2025.
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, M. Gomathi, S. Raja, Mahamuda Begum, R. Bhuvaneswari, and M. G. Ajitha. Bio-based polymers, their sources, and applications. In Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites, pp. 257-288. Elsevier Science Ltd, 2025.
  • Divya Divakaran, Gomathi Manickam, Indran Suyambulingam, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin, Merlin Christy Paul (2024). Algae Cultivation Strategies: An Overview, Jeyabalan Sangeetha et al. (eds.), Algal Farming Systems, Apple Academic Press, Taylor & Francis Group book, Chapter 02, pp. 126-160. ISBN: 9781032700359 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032700359
  • Indran Suyambulingam, Divya Divakaran, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, and Suchart Siengchin (2024). In "Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites: Promising Resources. Elsevier Science Limited.
  • Divya Divakaran, Malinee Sriariyanun, Merlin Christy Paul, Indran Suyambulingam, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin (2023). Biodiesel production from microalgal resources: Harvest and postharvest technologies. Elsevier - Woodhead Publishing. Jeyabalan Sangeetha et al. (eds.), Microalgal Biomass for Bioenergy Applications, Woodhead Series in Bioenergy, Chapter 11, pp. 205–231. ISBN: 978-0-443-13927-7
    https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-13927-7.00007-4
  • Suyambulingam Indran, Jenish Iyyadurai, Felix Sahayaraj Arockiasamy, Divya Divakaran, Suchart Siengchin (2024). Tribological characterization and performance of biocomposites, Elsevier - Woodhead Publishing. Arun Ramnath et al. (eds.), Biocomposites - Bio-Based Fibers and Polymers from Renewable Resources, A volume in Woodhead Publishing Series in Composites Science and Engineering, Chapter 06, pp. 117-142.
    ISBN: 978-0-443-13927-7 https://doi.org/10.1016/C2021-0-01587-X
  • Sangeetha, J., Divya, D., Chippalakatti, P., Thangadurai, D., Naik, J., Islam, S., ... & Chowdhury, Z. Z. (2023). Analytical Determination of Food Toxins of Plant Origin Using LC-MS. In Analysis of Naturally Occurring Food Toxins of Plant Origin (pp. 161-177). CRC Press.
    ISBN: 978-981-19-4865-7 / ISBN: 9781003222194 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003222194
  • Thangadurai, D., Divya, D., Dabire, S. S., Sangeetha, J., Dodamani, M., Islam, S., ... & Ahuja, V. HPLC for Detection and Quantification of Food Toxins of Plant Origin. In Analysis of Naturally Occurring Food Toxins of Plant Origin (pp. 143-160). CRC Press.
    ISBN: 978-981-19-4865-7 / ISBN: 9781003222194 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003222194
  • Thangadurai, D., Divya, D., Kunnur, P. N., Islam, S., Lokeshkumar, P., Sangeetha, J., ... & Chavan, V. S. Quantitative Determination of Food Toxins of Plant Origin by GC-MS. In Analysis of Naturally Occurring Food Toxins of Plant Origin (pp. 179-194). CRC Press.
    ISBN: 978-981-19-4865-7 / ISBN: 9781003222194 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003222194
  • Indran Suyambulingam, S Raja, Divya Divakaran, MR Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin, R Santhi (2022). Green Methods for Surface Modification of Bast Fibers. Springer Nature Singapore. Rajeshkumar et al. (eds.), Bast Fibers and Their Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications, Springer Series on Polymer and Composite Materials, Chapter 4, pp. 81–94.
    ISBN: 978-981-19-4865-7 / ISBN: 978-981-19-4866-4 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-4866-4
  • S Indran, S Raja, D Divya, G Rajeshkumar (2022). Novel plant, their composites and applications. Elsevier - Woodhead Publishing. Sanjay M.R. et al. (eds.), Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications, The Textile Institute Book Series-2022, Chapter 19, pp. 437–456.
    ISBN: 978-0-12-824528-6
    https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-01735-4
  • D Divya, S Yamuna Devi, S Indran, S Raja, KR Sumesh (2022). Extraction and modification of natural plant fibers—A comprehensive review. Elsevier - Woodhead Publishing. Sanjay M.R. et al. (eds.), Plant Fibers, their Composites, and Applications, The Textile Institute Book Series-2022, Chapter 2, pp. 25–50.
    ISBN: 978-0-12-824528-6
    https://doi.org/10.1016/C2020-0-01735-4
  • Raja, S., Rajesh, R., Indran, S., & Divya, D. (2021). Effect of Fiber Loading Rate on Various Properties of the Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites. Springer Nature Singapore. Sanjay M.R et al. (eds.), Fracture Failure Analysis of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composites, First Edition, Chapter 2, pp. 27–45.
    ISBN: 9781119641797 / ISBN: 9781119641803 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0642-7_2
  • Divya, D., Indran, S., Sanjay, M.R., Suchart Siengchin (2021). Forecasts of Natural Fiber Reinforced Polymeric Composites and Its Degradability Concerns – A Review. Wiley Online Library. A. Khan et al. (eds.), Biobased Composites: Processing, Characterization, Properties, and Applications, First Edition, Chapter 13, pp. 175–196.
    ISBN: 978-981-16-0641-0 / ISBN: 978-981-16-0642-7 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119641803
  • Divakaran Divya, Suyambulingam Indran, & Kurki Nagaraja Bharath (2020). Bamboo: A Potential Natural Material for Bio-composites, Springer Nature - Switzerland. Jawaid et al. (eds.), Bamboo Fiber Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications, Composites Science and Technology. pp. 15–37.
    ISBN 978-981-15-8488-6 / ISBN 978-981-15-8489-3 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8489-3_2
  • Semalaiappan Yamuna Devi, Suyambulingam Indran, & Divakaran Divya (2020). Futuristic Prospects of Bamboo Fiber in Textile and Apparel Industries: Fabrication and Characterization, Springer Nature - Switzerland. Jawaid et al. (eds.), Bamboo Fiber Composites: Processing, Properties and Applications, Composites Science and Technology. pp. 15–37.
    ISBN 978-981-15-8488-6 / ISBN 978-981-15-8489-3 (eBook)
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-8489-3_2

BOOK PUBLISHED

  • Indran, D. Divya, M.R. Sanjay, Suchart Siengchin (2024) Sustainable Fillers/Plasticizers for Polymer Composites Promising Resources, Elsevier - Woodhead Publishing in Composite Science and Engineering. 1st Edition - September 1, 2024, Language: English.

    Paperback ISBN: 9780443156304
    eBook ISBN: 9780443156311

PATENT GRANTED

Reference Number               : 567465 (Indian Patent)

Application Number           : 202341059455

Title/Remarks                      : Development of Basalt, Kevlar fabric, MWCNT, and date Palm filler Bio epoxy composite for aircraft structures

Date of filing                         : 05/09/2023

Publication Date                   : 16/06/2025

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