Dr. RAGAMMANAVARA SANTHAPPA

R. Shanthappa, O. R. Ankinapalli, A. K. Kakarla, D. Narsimulu, H. Bandi, W. A. Syed, J. S. Yu. Selenium incorporated sodium vanadate nanobelts as high-performance electrode material for long-lasting aqueous zinc-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 476, 146777. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.146777 (IF: 15.7)

R. Shanthappa, A. K. Kakarla, D. Narsimulu, H. Bandi, W. A. Syed, T. Wang, J. S. Yu. Hydrogen peroxide tuned morphology and crystal structure of barium vanadate-based nanostructures for aqueous zinc-ion storage properties. Small Methods, 2023, 2301398. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202301398 (IF: 11.29)

R. Shanthappa, D. Narsimulu, A. K. Kakarla, J. S. Yu. MgV₃O₈ incorporated carbon nanofibers as anode material for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2024, 971, 172606. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.172606 (IF: 5.8)

R. Shanthappa, A. K. Kakarla, D. Narsimulu, H. Bandi, J. S. Yu. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes interlinked vanadium selenite nanocomposites as a positive electrode for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023, 935, 168102. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.168102 (IF: 5.8)

R. Shanthappa, D. Narsimulu, A. K. Kakarla, J. S. Yu. Nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide incorporated porous rod-like cobalt molybdate as an anode for high-capacity long-life lithium-ion batteries. International Journal of Energy Research, 2021, 45, 19509–19520. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/er.7052 (IF: 4.3)

R. Shanthappa, A. K. Kakarla, H. Bandi, W. A. Syed, J. S. Yu. Unraveling electrochemical performance of magnesium–vanadate-based nanostructures as advanced cathodes for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2025.02.014 (IF: 15.8)

R. Shanthappa and Jae Su Yu*, "Selenium-incorporated iron vanadate as a cathode material for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries", J. Power Sources 2026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2026.241070. IF: 9.8.

R. Shanthappa, Shanrath Kumar Maddi, Bandi Hari, and Jae Su Yu* “Selenium-enhanced lithium vanadate as advanced cathode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries”. Journal of Energy Storage https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2026.124818. IF: 10.7

D. Narsimulu, R. Shanthappa, H. Bandi, J. S. Yu. High-capacity calcium vanadate composite with long-term cyclability as a cathode material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 2023, 11, 12571–12582. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c01954 (IF: 7.1)

D. Narsimulu, R. Shanthappa, et al. Two-dimensional porous β-Co(OH)₂ and Co₃O₄ hexagonal nanoplates as stable and high-performance anode for lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023, 933, 167618. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.167618 (IF: 5.8)

A. K. Kakarla, H. Bandi, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. Carbon-shielded selenium-rich trimetallic selenides as advanced electrode material for durable Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors. Small Methods, 2023, 7, 2201315. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202201315 (IF: 11.29)

D. Narsimulu, B. V. Krishna, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. Oxygenated copper vanadium selenide composite nanostructures as a cathode material for zinc-ion batteries with high stability up to 10,000 cycles. Nanoscale, 2023, 15, 3978–3990. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2NR06648C (IF: 5.8)

D. Narsimulu, A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. Carbon fiber cloth supported 3D porous nickel oxide composite as high-performance flexible anode for sodium- and lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022, 17, 3234–3245. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmrt.2022.02.017 (IF: 6.2)

A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, et al. Polyaniline layered N-doped carbon-coated iron oxide nanocapsules for Li-ion anode and oxygen evolution reaction. Carbon, 2024, 228, 119308. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbon.2024.119308 (IF: 10.5)

D. Narsimulu, A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. Ni₂O₃–Co₃O₄@MoS₂ hollow nanocubes for high-performance energy storage. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2022, 922, 166131. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2022.166131 (IF: 5.8)

T. Wang, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. MXene–MoS₂ heterostructure for advanced sodium-ion battery anode. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023, 457, 141363. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.141363 (IF: 15.7)

A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, et al. Mesoporous FeVO₄ as a negative electrode for lithium-ion batteries. International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, 46, 13590–13601. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/er.8080 (IF: 4.3)

H. Bandi, R. Shanthappa, et al. Acid-treated MWCNT interlinked nickel vanadate microcomposites for lithium-ion batteries. International Journal of Energy Research, 2022, 46, 23796–23807. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/er.8677 (IF: 4.3)

H. Bandi, R. Shanthappa, et al. Hexagonal zinc vanadate nanostructures for lithium-ion batteries and NH₃ gas sensors. Materials Today Chemistry, 2023, 33, 101689. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2023.101689 (IF: 10.7)

A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, et al. Porous Fe₂VO₄ hybrid composite as anode for lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2023, 960, 170784. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2023.170784 (IF: 5.8)

W. A. Syed, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. V₂O₅@MoS₂ nanocomposites as advanced cathode for Zn-ion batteries. Sustainable Materials and Technologies, 2024, 40, e00968. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.susmat.2024.e00968 (IF: 6.3)

W. A. Syed, R. Shanthappa, et al. Copper substituted manganese Prussian blue analogue for efficient aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 99, 113325. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113325 (IF: 8.9)

A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, et al. Mg²⁺ pre-intercalated potassium vanadate for durable aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2024.08.018 (IF: 15.8)

A. K. Kakarla, R. Shanthappa, et al. Energy storage mechanism of MOF-derived copper vanadium oxides for Zn-ion batteries. Small Methods, 2024, 2400819. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202400819 (IF: 11.29)

D. Narsimulu, B. N. Rao, R. Shanthappa, et al. Cobalt vanadate as high-capacity and durable anode for lithium-ion batteries. Journal of Energy Storage, 2024, 101, 113925. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2024.113925 (IF: 8.9)

H. Bandi, R. Shanthappa, et al. Nickel vanadate cathode induced in-situ phase transition for improved zinc storage. Small, 2024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202408568 (IF: 13)

H. Bandi, R. Shanthappa, et al. Green synthesis of Ag-decorated CoMoO₄ nanorods for high-performance Li⁺ storage. Chemical Engineering Journal, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2025.160748 (IF: 13.7)

D. Narsimulu, B. N. Vamsi Krishna, R. Shanthappa, Hari Bandi, and Jae Su Yu* High-Capacity and Long-Life Manganese Vanadium Oxide Composite as a Cathode for Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries. Advanced Materials Technology, 2023, 2300484. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202300484 (IF: 6.2)

W. A. Syed, A. K. Kakarla, H. Bandi, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. Effect of ammonia treatment on magnesium–manganese oxide for aqueous zinc-ion batteries. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 2025, 13, 3271–3286. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jma.2025.06.010 (IF: 15.9)

T. Wang, Y. Xiao, S. Xu, W. Xiang, S. Tang, O. R. Ankinapalli, A. R. Mule, R. Shanthappa, J. S. Yu. A robust dual-layer interphase with zincophilic and anticorrosion properties for stabilizing Zn metal anodes. Small, 2025. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/smll.202509982 (IF: 12.1)

Hari Bandi, R. Shanthappa, Sowjanya Vallem, Daniel Ioan Stroe, and Jae Su Yu*Eco-Friendly Synthesis of Hierarchical Heterostructured CsV3O8/V2O5 Composite Cathode: Lattice Stabilization and Vanadium Dissolution Resistance for Long-Life Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries", Adv. Compos. Hybrid Mater, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42114-026-01644-7. IF: 2026 IF:21.8

Ashok Kumar Kakarla, Hari Bandi, R Shanthappa, Wasim Akram Syed, Jae Su Yu “Metal–organic framework-derived selenium-doped manganese oxide@carbon composite for durable aqueous zinc-ion batteries” Progress in solid state chemistry, 2026. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.progsolidstchem.2026.100604 impact Factor: 9.7

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