Dr. Elumalai P

P. Elumalai, R. Govindan, X Gao, P. Parthiban, J. Theerthagiri, J. Luo, J. Cui, M-Y Choi. Progress and Opportunities in Metal-Rich Cobalt Sulfides-Based Nanostructures for High Performance Supercapacitors. Journal of Energy Storage, 2026, 164, 122008 (IF: 10.2) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2026.122008

L. Sivakumar, R.Rajamohan, TA Amuthalinkam, P. Elumalai, A. Santhosh Kumar, J. Cui, X. Gao, P. Parthipan, W. Kim, G. Muthusamy. Persistence of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Microplastics: A Serious Alarm to Human Health and Ecosystem. The Chemical Record, 2026, e202500206. (IF: 7.4) https://doi.org/10.1002/tcr.202500206

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, P. Dhandapani, E. Madhu Sudhanan, V. Parthasarthy, P. Sathishkumar. Occurrence and fate of emerging insecticide pollutants in agricultural soils and Bacillus subtilis assisted photo driven bioremediation of insecticides. Environmental Geochemistry and Health, 2026, 48:481. (IF:4.3) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10653-026-03352-z

A. Santhosh Kumar, L. Sivakumar, T. Amuthalinkam, R. Duraimurugan, A. Rajasekar, P. Elumalai, P. Dhandapani, R. Rajamohan, P. Punniyakotti. Mitigation of Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion Induced by Sulfidogenic Microbial Consortium on API 5LX Carbon Steel by AC/MoO3/Ag3PO4 Nanocomposite Inhibitor. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, (IF: 7.2). 10.1016/j.jece.2026.124580

X. Gao*, L. Wang*, P. Elumalai*, S. Lakshminarayanan, X. Zhu, L. Wang, R. Govindan, T. Jayaraman, P Parthipan, Q. Zhao, J. Cui, M-Y. Choi, J. Luo. Emerging Sensor Technologies for Detecting Pollutants in Ecosystems. Coordination Chemistry Reviews, 2025, 542, 216849 (IF: 25.0) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccr.2025.216849

A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, L. Sivakumar, J. Narenkumar, P. Elumalai, R. Duraimurugan, A. Rajasekar, S. Rajadesingu, P. Punniyakotti. Mitigation of sulphate-reducing bacterial consortium induced corrosion on API 5LX carbon steel using bioactive compounds from Capsicum annuum fruit derivatives. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2026 14 (1), 120483. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2025.120483 (IF: 7.2)

P. Elumalai, X. Gao, P. Parthipan, J. Luo, J. Cui. Agrochemical pollution: a serious threat to environmental health. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 2025, 100597. (IF: 7.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2025.100597

W. Liu, Q. Yu, M. Nasir, X. Z., M. Shahid Iqbal, P. Elumalai, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. The Cry2Aa protein is not enough to pose a threat to Pardosa astrigera. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2025, 301, 140241. (IF: 7.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.140241

C. Fan, T. Zhou, L. Zhao, K. Zhang, D. Li, P. Elumalai, L. Jin, L. Wang, J. Ji, J. Cui, X. Gao, X. Zhu, J. Luo. Parasitoid of Aphis gossypii, Binodoxys communis Gahan exhibits metabolic changes in symbiotic bacterial community upon exposure of insecticides. Emerging Contaminants, 2025, 100395. (IF: 5.3) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emcon.2024.10039

Q. Yu, W. Liu, L. Zhao, X. Zhu, P. Elumalai, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, L. Jin, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. Assessing the effects of imidacloprid exposure on the microbiota of Binodoxys communis (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) and gene expression. Emerging Contaminants, 2024, 100415. (IF: 5.3) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.emcon.2024.100415

C. Xu, R. Chen, X. Zhu, L. Wang, D. Li, K. Zhang, X. Gao, R. Chen, P. Elumalai, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui. Broad host adaptation of Mythimna separata mediated by gut bacteria and detoxification enzyme gene MsGSTd3. Entomologia Generalis. 2025, (IF: 4.0) DOI:10.1127/entomologia/2025/2825

P.Elumalai, R. Rajamohan, AT. Vayal Purayil, V. Menon, R. Pranav Srivatsan, A. Santhosh Kumar, S. Lakshminarayanan, S. Mainupriya, S. Nandi, X. Gao, J. Cui, P. Parthipan. Biosurfactant and iron oxide nanoparticle-assisted bioremediation of soil co-contaminated with hydrocarbons and hazardous heavy metals. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024, 497, 154677 (IF: 13.3) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.154677

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, X. Gao, J. Cui, A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, A. Rajasekar, H. Sarma, N.R. Vadivu Ganapathy, J. Theerthagiri, A. Min, M.Y. Choi. Impact of petroleum hydrocarbon and heavy metal pollution on coral reefs and mangroves: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2024, 22, 1413-1435 (IF: 25.0) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-024-01728-0

P. Elumalai, X. Gao, J. Cui, A. Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, P. Parthipan, O. Parthiba Karthikeyan, J. Theerthagiri, S. Kheawhom, M.Y. Choi. Biofilm formation, occurrence, microbial communication, impact and characterization methods in natural and anthropic systems: a review. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 2024, 22, 1297-1326 (IF: 25.0) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-024-01715-5

P. Elumalai, A Santhosh Kumar, P. Dhandapani, J. Cui, X. Gao, A.A. Prakash, R. Rajamohan, M. S. AlSalhi, S. Devanesan, A. Rajasekar, P. Parthipan. Biodegradation of pyrene by bacterial consortia: Impact of natural surfactants and iron oxide nanoparticles. Environmental Research, 2024, 242, 117753. (IF: 7.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117753

P. Sathishkumar, P. Elumalai, K. Saravanakumar, A.R. Ganesan. Prevalence and impact of herbicides/insecticides on non-target ecosystem and its mitigation strategy. Environmental Research, 2024, 260, 119677. (IF: 7.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2024.119677

M. Gao, B. Li, K. Zhang, D. Li, R. Chen, P. Elumalai, X. Gao, L. Wang, X. Zhu, J. Luo, J. Ji, J. Cui. Worldwide used bio-insecticides Cry1Ac toxin has no detrimental effects on Episyrphus balteatus but alter the symbiotic microbial communities. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024，283 (4), 137995. (IF: 7.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.137995

R. Nanmaran, M. Mageswari, S. Srimathi, G. Ganesh Raja, S.A. Obaid, S.A. Alharbi, P. Elumalai, S. Thanigaivel. Mathematical modelling of hydrogen transportation from reservoir tank to hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) tank. Fuel, 2024, 361, 130725. (IF: 6.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.130725

L. Zhao, H. Xue, P. Elumalai, X. Zhu, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. Sublethal acetamiprid affects reproduction, development and disrupts gene expression in Binodoxys communis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2024. (IF: 5.7) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-33415-6

L. Du, L. Zhao, P. Elumalai, X. Zhu, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, J. Ji, J. Luo, J. Cui, X. Gao. Effects of sublethal fipronil exposure on cross-generational functional responses and gene expression in Binodoxys communis. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 2024. (IF: 5.7) https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-024-32211-6

L. Guo, L. Niu, X. Zhu, L. Wang, K. Zhang, D. Li, P. Elumalai, X. Gao, J. Ji, J Cui, J. Luo. Moderate nitrogen application facilitates Bt cotton growth and suppresses population expansion of aphids (Aphis gossypii) by altering plant physiological characteristics. Frontiers in Plant Science, 2024, 15, 1328759. (IF: 4.1) https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1328759

J. Ji, Y. Gao, C. Xu, K. Zhang, D. Li, B. Li, L. Chen, M. Gao, N. Huangfu, P.Elumalai, X. Gao, X. Zhu, L. Wang, J. Luo, J. Cui. Chromosome-level genome assembly of marmalade hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus (Diptera: Syrphidae). Scientific Data, 2024, 11, 844. (IF: 5.8) https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-024-03666-6

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, L. Sivakumar, S. Thanigaivel, L. Gnanasekaran, X. Gao, J. Cui, C. J. Moon, J. Theerthagiri, M. Y. Choi. Photocatalysis: A Sustainable Approach for Removing Hazardous Polyaromatic Hydrocarbons. ChemistrySelect, 2024, slct.202402459R1, (IF: 2.1) https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202402459

P. Elumalai, B. Muthukumar, P. Dhandapani, O.P. Karthikeyan, M. Huang. Bio-based nanohybrids and composites in water pollutant remediation an environmental management strategy. Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, 2023, 35, 100504. (IF: 6.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.coesh.2023.100504

B. Muthukumar, M. S. Nandini, P. Elumalai, M. Balakrishnan, A. Satheeshkumar, M. S. AlSalhi, S. Devanesan, P. Parthipan, A. Rajasekar, T. Malik. Enhancement of cell migration and wound healing by nano-herb ointment formulated with biosurfactant, silver nanoparticles and Tridax procumbens. Frontiers in Microbiology, 2023, 14, 12225769. (IF: 4.0) https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1225769

P. Elumalai, X. Yi, Z. Chen, A. Rajasekar, T.C.B. de Paiva, M.A. Hassaan, G.G. Ying, M. Huang. Detection of Neonicotinoids in agriculture soil and degradation of thiacloprid through photo degradation, biodegradation and photo-biodegradation. Environmental Pollution, 2022, 306, 119452. (IF:7.6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119452

P. Parthipan, L. Cheng, P. Dhandapani, P. Elumalai, M. Huang, A. Rajasekar. Impact of biosurfactant and iron nanoparticles on biodegradation of polyaromatic 2 hydrocarbons (PAHs). Environmental Pollution, 2022, 306, 119384. (IF:7.6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119384

P. Elumalai, X. Yi, T. Cai, W. Xiang, C. Huang, M. Huang, G. Ying. Photo-biodegradation of imidacloprid under blue light-emitting diodes with bacteria and co-metabolic regulation. Environmental Research, 2021, 201, 111541. (IF:7.7) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2021.111541

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, M.S. AlSalhi, M. Huang, S. Devanesan, O. P. Karthikeyan, W. Kim, A. Rajasekar. Characterization of crude oil degrading bacterial communities and their impact on biofilm formation. Environmental Pollution, 2021, 286, 117556. (IF: 7.6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117556

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, M. Huang, B. Muthukumar, L. Cheng, M. Govarthanan, A. Rajasekar. Enhanced biodegradation of hydrophobic organic pollutants by the bacterial consortium: impact of enzymes and biosurfactants. Environmental Pollution, 289, 117956. (IF: 7.6) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117956

C. Zhang, F. Li, R. Wen, H. Zhang, P. Elumalai, Q. Zheng, H. Chen, Y. Yang, M. Huang, G. Ying. Heterogeneous electro–Fenton using three–dimension NZVI–BC electrodes for degradation of neonicotinoid wastewater. Water Research, 2020, 182, 115975. (IF: 13.400) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2020.115975

P. Elumalai, MS. AlSalhi, S. Mehariya, OP. Karthikeyan, S. Devanesan, P. Parthipan, A. Rajasekar. Bacterial Community Analysis of Biofilm on API 5LX Carbon Steel in an Oil Reservoir Environment. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering, 2021, 44, 355-368. (IF: 3.434) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-020-02447-w

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, J. Narenkumar, B. Anandakumar, J Madhavan, Byung-Teak Oh, A. Rajasekar. Role of thermophilic corrosive bacterial community on crude oil degradation in oil reservoir environment. 3Biotech. 2019, 9(3):79. (IF:2.893) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-019-1604-0

P. Elumalai, J.M Lim, Y.J Park, M. Cho, Patrick J. Shea, Byung-Taek Oh. Protease production by Bacillus subtilis B22 in submerged fermentation under blue light-emitting diodes and enhancement with various agricultural wastes. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 2020, 43, 821–830. (IF:3.434) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-019-02277-5

J. Narenkumar, P. Elumalai, S. Subashchandrabose, G. Benellic, M. Megharaj, R. Balagurunathan, K. Murugan and A. Rajasekar. Role of 2-mercaptopyridine on control of microbial influenced corrosion of copper CW024A metal in cooling water system. Chemosphere. 2019, 222, 611-618. (IF:8.943) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.01.193

P. Elumalai, Y.J Park, M. Cho, Patrick J. Shea, Byung-Taek Oh. Red yeast rice fermentation with a Bacillus subtilis isolate under blue light emitting diodes increases secondary products with antioxidant activity. Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering. 2018, 42, 529–539. (IF:3.434) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00449-018-2056-3

P. Elumalai, J.M Lim, Y.J Park, M. Cho, Patrick J. Shea, Byung-Taek Oh. Enhanced amylase production by a Bacillus subtilis strain under blue light-emitting diodes. Preparative Biochemistry and Biotechnology. 2020, 49(2):143-150. (IF:3.141) https://doi.org/10.1080/10826068.2018.1550656

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, Y.P. Ting, P.K.S.M. Rahman and A. Rajasekar, Characterization of hydrocarbon degrading bacteria isolated from Indian crude oil reservoir and their influence on corrosion of carbon steel. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation. 2018, 129,67-80 (IF: 4.907) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2018.01.006

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, J. Narenkumar, L.L. Machuca, K. Murugan and A. Rajasekar, Allium sativum (garlic extract) as a green corrosion inhibitor with biocidal properties for the control of MIC in carbon steel and stainless steels in oilfield environments. International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 2018, 132, 66-73. (IF:4.907). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ibiod.2018.05.005

S. Mehariyaa, A.K. Patel. O.P Karthikeyan, P. Elumalai, Jonathan W.C.Wong. Co-digestion of food waste and sewage sludge for methane production: Current status and perspective. Bioresource Technology. 2018, 265, 519-535. (IF:11.889). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.04.030

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, O.P. Karthikeyan and A. Rajasekar, Enzyme mediated biodegradation of long-chain n-alkanes (C32 and C40) by thermophilic bacteria. 3 Biotech, 2017, 7:16. (IF: 2.893). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-017-0773-y

P. Elumalai, P. Parthipan, J. Narenkumar, O.P. Karthikeyan and A. Rajasekar, Characterization of thermophilic bacteria on oxidation of carbon steel in hyper chloride environment of crude oil reservoir. International Journal of Environmental Research, 2017, 11(3), 339-447. (IF: 3.229). https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-017-0031-5

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, K. Sathishkumar, D. Sabarinathan, K. Murugan, G. Benelli and A. Rajasekar, Impact of different carbon and nitrogen sources on the effectiveness of bio-surfactant and laccase-producing Pseudomonas stutzeri NA3 and Acinetobacter baumannii MN3 in degradating of crude oil. 3 Biotech. 2017, 7:278 (IF: 2.893). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-017-0902-7

P. Parthipan, J. Narenkumar, P. Elumalai, P.S. Preethi, A. Usha Raja Nanthini, A. Agrawal, A. Rajasekar. Neem extract as a green inhibitor for microbiologically influenced corrosion of carbon steel API 5LX in a hypersaline environment. Journal of Molecular Liquids. 2017, 240, 121-127 (IF: 6.633) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2017.05.059

A. Rajasekar, W. Xiao, M. Sethuraman, P. Parthipan and P. Elumalai, Airborne microorganisms associated with corrosion of structural engineering materials. Environ Science Pollution Research, 2017, 24(9):8120-8136. (IF:5.190). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-8501-z

P. Parthipan, P. Elumalai, O.P. Karthikeyan, Y.P. Ting and A. Rajasekar, A review on biodegradation of hydrocarbon and their influence on corrosion of carbon steel with special reference to petroleum industry. Journal of Environment and Biotechnology Research, (2017) 6(1), 12-33. http://www.vinanie.com/jebr/articles/v6n1p12.html

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