Dr. Shyama  Prasad Mahapatra

Department Department of Chemistry
Designation Professor
Educational Qualification M. Sc.: NIT RKL, Ph.D. (IIT Kharagpur), Post Doctor: UOIT, Canada & CAU Seoul, South Korea
E-Mail spmahapatra.chy@nitrr.ac.in
Contact Number 8249897499
Areas of Interest

Major: Synthesis, Characterizations, and Applications of Nanomaterials, Polymer Composites, Nanocomposites, and Microcellular Composites.

Minor: Environmental Chemistry

Publications

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

International Journals (SCI / Scopus): 53

  1. Abhishek Sharma, Govind Sahu, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Morphology, mechanical and rheological studies of Fe3O4/Silicone elastomer nanocomposites, Integrated Ferroelectrics, xx, xxx, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584587.2025.2482426
  2. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Govind Sahu and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Synthesis, Characterization and Electrochemical properties of Nano-graphite: Effects of Surface Modifications, Integrated Ferroelectrics, xx, xxx, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584587.2025.2482418
  3. Brijesh Kumar and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Synthesis, Characterization, and Electrochemical Performances of Graphene Quantum Dots, Integrated Ferroelectrics, xx, xxx, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584587.2025.2482417
  4. Govind Sahu, M. S. Rajput, S. P. Mahapatra, Effect of nanoparticles, and preparation techniques on morphological and mechanical properties of polylactic acid nanocomposites, Integrated Ferroelectrics, xx, xxx, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/10584587.2025.2482413
  5. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Govind Sahu, S. P. Mahapatra, Effects of surface modification, temperature, and mass fraction on thermal properties of nano-graphite/water nano-fluid, Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics, 16(6), 06010(1-5), December-2024.
  6. B. Kumar, P. Kumar and S. P, Mahapatra, Thermal Conductivity and Dielectric Studies of Graphene Quantum Dots for Heat Transfer and Electrical Applications, Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics, 16(5), 05008(1-5), October-2024.
  7. Abhishek Sharma, Pushpendra Kumar and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Morphology, mechanical, and rheological studies of zinc oxide / silicone rubber nanocomposites, Journal of Rubber Research, 27, 235-243, May-2024.
  8. Pushpendra Kumar, Santhosh Penta and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Physico-Mechanical and Dielectric Relaxation Spectroscopy of Fluoroelastomer Nanocomposites: Effects of Graphene Oxide Concentration and Frequency, Ferroelectrics, 618(1), 110-124, January-2024.
  9. Abhishek Sharma, Govind Sahu, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Synthesis, Characterization, and Dielectric Studies of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles, Ferroelectrics, 618(1), 11-24, January-2024.
  10. Brijesh Kumar, Pushpendra Kumar, Santhosh Penta and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Synthesis, Characterization and Dielectric Relaxation Studies of Graphene Quantum Dots Prepared by Hydrothermal Treatment Method, Ferroelectrics, 617:1, 62-73, December-2023.
  11. Bhanu Pratap Singh, Pushpendra Kumar, and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Dielectric Analysis of Surface Modified Nano-graphite: Effects of Frequency and Thickness, Ferroelectrics, 617(1), 51-61, December-2023.
  12. Govind Sahu, Mridul Singh Rajput, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Experimental Investigation and Statistical Analysis of Tensile Strength and Thermal Conductivity of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposites, Ferroelectrics, 617(1), 157-170, December-2023.
  13. Pushpendra Kumar, Santhosh Penta and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Effects of graphene oxide concentration and frequency on morphology, mechanical and rheological studies of fluoroelastomer nanocomposites, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, 55(5), 787-802, (2023).
  14. Komal Chandrakar, Jeevan L Patel, Rajeswar Rao Vedula, RK Virendra, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Santhosh Penta, Rajender S Varma, Recent Developments in Multi-component Synthesis of Lawsone Derivatives, Current Organic Synthesis, 20(3), 278-307 (2023).
  15. Govind Sahu, M. S. Rajput and S. P. Mahapatra, Polylactic acid nanocomposites for biomedical applications: effects of calcium phosphate and magnesium phosphate nanoparticles concentration, Plastics, Rubber and Composites, 50(5), 228-240 (2022).
  16. Neha Jha, Gautam Sarkhel, and S. P. Mahapatra, Morphology, barrier and electrical properties of oil-extended EPDM/nanographite nanocomposites, Materials Today: Proceedings, 45, 3850-3856 (2021).
  17. Pushpendra Kumar, Santhosh Penta, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Synthesis and dielectric relaxation spectroscopy of graphene oxide nanoparticles: effects of frequency, thickness, and temperature, Journal of Electronic Materials, 49 (10), 5801-5807 (2020).
  18. Neha Jha and S. P. Mahapatra, Mechanical, thermal and impedance properties of oil-extended EPDM/MWCNT nanocomposites: Efficacy of MWCNT reinforcement, Journal of The Indian Chemical Society, 97(7), 1157-1160 (2020).
  19. Komal Chandrakar, Jeevan L Patel, S. P. Mahapatra, Santhosh Penta, Recent advances in on-water multicomponent synthesis of coumarin derivatives, Current Organic Chemistry, 24(22), 2601-2611 (2020).
  20. Govind Sahu, M.S. Rajput, S. P. Mahapatra, Morphology, Mechanical and Rheological Properties of Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Film, Journal of Nano- and Electronic Physics, 12(2), 02004 (2020).
  21. P. Kumar, S. Penta and S. P. Mahapatra, Dielectric Properties of Graphene Oxide Synthesized by Modified Hummers’ Method from Graphite Powder, Integrated Ferroelectrics, 202, 41-51 (2019).
  22. Govind Sahu, MS Rajput and S. P. Mahapatra, Effect of Calcium Phosphate on Tensile and Rheological Properties of Polylactic Acid (PLA), Materials Science Forum, 969, 404-408 (2019).
  23. Neha Jha, S. P. Mahapatra, Morphology, Barrier, Mechanical and Electrical Conductivity Properties of Oil-Extended EPDM/MWCNT Nanocomposites, International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology, 8(6), 4116 (2019).
  24. G. Jareda, S. P. Mahapatra, P. Y. Dhekne, Water quality index, heavy metal pollution index and seasonal variation correlation of groundwater of Bailadila iron ore mine area and its peripherals: Dantewada district, Chhattisgarh, India, Desalination and Water Treatment, 101, 7-16 (2018).
  25. Govind Sahu, V. K. Gaba, S. Panda, B. Acharya, S. P. Mahapatra, Thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity, and volumetric heat capacity of silicone elastomer nanocomposites: Effect of temperature and MWCNT and nano-graphite loadings, High Performance Polymers, 30(3), (2018).
  26. Archi Sharma, Satish Gudala, Srinivasa Rao Ambati, S. P. Mahapatra, Asif Raza, Soumen Payra, Anubhuti Jha, Awanish Kumar, Santhosh Penta, Subhash Banerjee, On‐Water NiFe2O4 Nanoparticle‐Catalyzed One‐Pot Synthesis of Biofunctionalized Pyrimidine‐Thiazole Derivatives: In Silico Binding Affinity and In Vitro Anticancer Activity Studies, Chemistry Select, 3(39) 11012-11019 (2018).
  27. Ghanshyam Jareda and Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Column adsorption technique for the removal of Pb+2 ions by using: Sugarcane Leaves (SL), Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 33 (6), 3225-3234 (2017).
  28. Archi Sharma, Satish Gudala, Srinivasa Rao Ambati, Santhosh Penta, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra, Rajeswar Rao Vedula, Someshwar Pola, Bibhudendra Acharya, Synthesis of Heterocyclic Compounds Catalyzed by Meta/Metal Oxide-Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Nanocomposites, Journal of The Chinese Chemical Society, 64(6), 589-606, (2017).
  29. Monika Singh, S. P. Mahapatra, S Nigam, Study of Concentration of Carbon Mono Oxide Pollutant in Delhi City using Artificial Neural Network, International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 8(8), 581-589 (2017).
  30. Niraj Thakre, Abhinesh K Prajapati, Shyama P Mahapatra, Awanish Kumar, Akhilesh Khapre, Dharm Pal, Modeling and optimization of reactive extraction of citric acid, Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, 61(7), 2614-2623 (2016).
  31. J. Saji, A. Khare and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) Impedance and dielectric spectroscopy of nano-graphite reinforced silicon elastomer nanocomposites, Fibers and Polymers, 16 (4) 883-893, 2015.                 DOI 10.1007/s12221-015-0883-2
  32. J. Saji, A. Khare and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) Relaxation behavior of nano-graphite reinforced silicon elastomer nanocomposites, High Performance Polymers Journal, (Published Online), 1-11, February 2015.   
  33. S. K. Tiwari, R. N. P. Choudhary, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Dynamic mechanical and dielectric relaxation studies of chlorobutyl elastomer nanocomposites: effect of nano-graphite loading and temperature, High Performance Polymers Journal, (Published Online) 1-14, August 2014, DOI: 10.1177/0954008314545137
  34. S. K. Tiwari, B. P. Sahoo and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) Physico-mechanical and dynamic mechanical studies of nano-graphite reinforced chlorobutyl nanocomposites, Plastics, Rubber and Composites: Macromolecular Engineering, 43 (5), 145-153, June 2014. DOI 10.1179/1743289814Y.0000000076.
  35. Shashi Kant Tiwari, Ram Naresh Prasad Choudhary, Shyama Prasad Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) Effect of multiwalled-carbon-nanotube and temperature on dielectric and impedance spectroscopy of chlorobutyl elastomer nanocomposites, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, 1-24, March 2014, DOI: 10.1177/0095244314526742.
  36. J. Saji, A. Khare, R. N. P. Choudhary and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) Visco-elastic and dielectric relaxation behavior of multiwalled carbon-nanotube reinforced silicon elastomer nanocomposites (DOI: 10.1007/s10965-013-0341-z), Journal of Polymer Research, 21:341, January 2014.
  37. S. K. Tiwari, B. P. Sahoo, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Morphology, mechanical, bound rubber, swelling and dynamic mechanical studies of chlorobutyl elastomer nanocomposites: effect of multiwalled carbon nanotube and solvent, Journal of Polymer Engineering; 34(1), 41-52, December 2013. DOI: 10.1515/polyeng-2013-0235.
  38. J. Saji, A. Khare, R. N. P. Choudhary, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Impedance analysis, dielectric relaxation and electrical Conductivity of multiwalled carbon nanotube reinforced silicon elastomer nanocomposites, Journal of Elastomers and Plastics, 1-22,December 2013. DOI:10.1177/0095244313514991
  39. S. K. Tiwari, R. N. P. Choudhary, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Relaxation behavior of chlorobutyl elastomer nanocomposites: effect of temperature, multiwalled carbon nanotube and frequency, Journal of Polymer Research, 20:176, 1-12, May 2013. DOI 10.1007/s10965-013-0176-7.
  40. S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), D. K. Tripathy and Y. Lee (Corresponding Author), Electrical Response of Microcellular EPDM Rubber Composites: Complex Dielectric Modulus Formalism and Current-Voltage Characteristics, Polymer Bulletin, 68 (7), 1965-1976, April 2012. DOI 10.1007/s00289-011-0699-1
  41. Nga Thi To Dang, S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar, Jin Kuk Kim, K. J. Kim and H. Kwak, Dielectric properties of nanotube reinforced butyl elastomer composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, 113(3), 1690-1700, August 2009. DOI: 10.1002/app.30166
  42. V. Sridhar, Deng Xu, Thanh Tu Pham, S. P. Mahapatra, Jin Kuk Kim, Dielectric and Dynamic Mechanical Relaxation Behavior of Exfoliated Nano Graphite Reinforced Flouroelastomer Composites, Polymer Composites, 30(3), 334-342, 2009.
  43. Deng Xu, V. Sridhar, S. P. Mahapatra and Jin Kuk, Kim, Dielectric properties of exfoliated graphite reinforced flouroelastomer composites, Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, 111(3), 1358-1368, 2009.
  44. S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar, R. N. P. Chowdhury and D. K. Tripathy, AC conductivity and positive temperature coefficient effect in microcellular EPDM vulcanizates; Polymer Composites, 29(10), 1125-1136, 2008.
  45. S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), V. Sridhar, D. K. Tripathy, Jin Kuk Kim, H. Kwak (Corresponding Author), Dynamic Mechanical and Dielectric Relaxation Characteristics of microcellular EPDM Rubber Composites, Polymers for Advance Technology, 19(9), 1311-1322, 2008.
  46. S. P. Mahapatra and D. K. Tripathy, Rheological behavior of microcellular oil extended EPDM rubber compound: Effect of blowing agent, curing agent and conductive carbon black filler; Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, 109(2), 1022-1030, 2008.
  47. S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar, and D. K. Tripathy, Impedance Analysis and Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Effectiveness of Conductive Carbon Black Reinforced microcellular EPDM Rubber vulcanizates; Polymer Composites, 29(5), 465-472, 2008.
  48. S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar, R. N. P. Chowdhury and D. K. Tripathy, Dielectric relaxation of Ensaco 350G reinforced microcellular EPDM vulcanizates, Polymer Composites, 28(5), 657-666, 2007.
  49. S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar and D. K. Tripathy, Dielectric studies of conductive carbon black reinforced microcellular EPDM vulcanizates; Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, 106(1), 192-204, 2007.
  50. S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar, R. N. P. Chowdhury and D. K. Tripathy, Relaxation behavior of conductive carbon black reinforced EPDM microcellular vulcanizates; Polymer Engineering and science, 47(7), 984-995, 2007.
  51. S. P. Mahapatra and D. K. Tripathy, Dynamic mechanical properties of conductive carbon black reinforced closed cell microcellular oil extended EPDM rubber vulcanizates: effect of blowing agent, temperature, frequency and strain; Journal of Applied Polymer Sciences, 102(2), 1600-1608, 2006.
  52. S. P. Mahapatra and D. K. Tripathy, Compressive deformation and energy absorption characteristics of conductive carbon black reinforced microcellular EPDM vulcanizates; Cellular Polymers, 24(4), 209-222, 2005.
  53. S. P. Mahapatra and D. K. Tripathy, Morphology and physico-mechanical properties of closed cell microcellular EPDM rubber vulcanizates: effect of conductive carbon black and blowing agent; Cellular Polymers, 23(3), 127-144, 2004.

Other International & National Journals

  1. Janita Saji and S. P. Mahapatra, Morphology, Mechanical and Dynamic Mechanical Studies of Silicon Elastomer Nanocomposites, Journal of Basic and Applied Engineering Research, 1(9), October 2014, 33-38. (ISSN: 2350-0255).
  2. S. K. Tiwari, P. K. Choubey and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Chlorobutyl elastomer-multiwalled carbon nanotube nanocomposites as effective barrier materials, Journal of Metallurgy and Materials Science, 54 (4), Oct-Dec 2012, 279-289. (ISSN 0972-4257).  http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspxtarget=ijor:jmms&volume=54&issue=4&article=004
  3. S. K. Tiwari, P. K. Choubey and S. P. Mahapatra, Bound rubber properties of chlorobutyl elastomer nanocomposites: effect of carbon nanotube and storage time, Journal of Metallurgy and Materials Science, 55 (3), July-September 2013, 187-193.(ISSN 0972-4257).       http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspxtarget=ijor:jmms&volume=55&issue=3&article=003

International Conferences

  1. S. K. Tiwari and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Relaxation behavior of nano-graphite reinforced chlorobutyl elastomer nanocomposites, International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM 2014, Feb. 14-16, Cipet Bhubaneswar, India.  
  2. Janita Saji, A. Khare, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Morphology, mechanical, dynamic mechanical and percolation studies of silicon elastomer nanocomposites, International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials APM 2014, Feb. 14-16, Cipet Bhubaneswar, India.
  3. S. K. Tiwari, B. P. Sahoo, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Physico-Mechanical, Dynamic Mechanical and Bound Rubber Properties of Nanographite Reinforced Chlorobutyl Nanocomposites, International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering, ICACE-2013, April 5th – 6th 2013, NIT Raipur, India.
  4. J. Saji, A. Khare, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Studies on Silicon Elastomer Nanocomposites: AC Conductivity and Positive Temperature Coefficient, International Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering, ICACE-2013, April 5th – 6th 2013, NIT Raipur, India.
  5. S. K. Tiwari, B. P. Sahoo, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Morphology and Physico-mechanical, Properties of Nanographite Reinforced Chlorobutyl Nanocomposites, International Conerence, ICNC 2013, 12th – 14th March 2013, MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  6. J. Saji, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) and Ayush Khare, Relaxation Behavior of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Silicon Elastomer Nanocomposites, International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials, 1st -3rd March 2013, CIPET-Lucknow, India.
  7. S. K. Tiwari and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Relaxation Behavior of Chlorobutyl Elastomer Nanocomposites, International Conference on Advancements in Polymeric Materials, 1st -3rd March 2013, CIPET-Lucknow, India.
  8. J. Saji, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), S. Agrawal, D. Sahu, Physical and Mechanical Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Silicon Elastomer Nanocomposites, International Conference, IMPC-2012, IL 132, Page: 120, 23-25 March 2012, MG University, Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  9. S. K. Tiwari and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Morphology and Visco-Elastic Properties of Chlorobutyl Elastomer Nanocomposites: Effect of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Loading, OP-10, Page 28, Fourth Conference on Recent Advances in Polymer Technology, 2-3 March, 2012, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, India.
  10. S. K. Tiwari and S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), Chlorobutyl Elastomer Nanocomposites as Effective Barrier Materials, NanoSciTech 2012, International Conference, OL, 16-18 Feb. 2012, Punjab University, Chandigarh, India.
  11. S. K. Tiwari, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), B. Sahoo, S. K. Pandey, Physico-Mechanical Properties of Multiwalled Carbon Nanotube Reinforced Chlorobutyl Elastomer Nanocomposites, International Conference, APM-2012, OP, Page 185, 10-12 Feb. 2012, CIPET, Ahmedabad, India.
  12. S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), S. Agrawal, D. K. Tripathy and S. K. Pandey, Temperature Dependent Dielectric Properties of Microcellular Rubber Composites, OP-A1, International Conference on FUCTIONAL POLYMERS, Page 29, Jan 28-30, 2011, NIT CALICUT, Kerala, India.
  13. S. K. Tiwary, S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author) and S. K. Pandey, Electrical Conductivity of Multiwalled Nanotube Reinforced Butyl Elastomer Nanocomposites, International Conference, ICNC – 2011, 7th – 9th January 2011, IMSE-MG Univ., Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  14. S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), D. K. Tripathy and S. K. Pandey, Electrical Properties of Microcellular EPDM vulcanizates: Effect of Conductive Carbon Black and Blowing Agent, International Conference, ICPPC – 2010, page 181, 15th – 17th January 2010, IMSE – MG Univ., Kottayam, Kerala, India.
  15. S. P. Mahapatra (Corresponding Author), F. Khan, P. Chaudhary, V. Sridhar and D. K. Tripathy,  Dielectric Relaxation Properties of Butyl Elastomer Nano Composites, International Conference, PolymCon - 09, OP-4.2, Page 148-167, 9th – 11th January 2009, NIT, Calicut, Kerala, India.
  16. S. P. Mahapatra, V. Sridhar, J. K. Kim and H. Kwak, Dynamic Mechanical and Dielectric Relaxation Characteristics of Microcellular Rubber Composites, 19th Korea International Plastic and Rubber Show, B4, pp 117-122, Coplas-2008, 28th March 2008, KINTEX, SEOUL, South Korea.
  17. S. P. Mahapatra and D. K. Tripathy, Studies on Microcellular EPDM Vulcanizates: Effect of AC Conductivity and Positive Temperature Coefficient, India International Rubber Conference and Expo-2007, Paper 1D, 1-6, IRI, Hasetri, Rajasthan, India.
Other Info.

1. Joined NIT Raipur in July-2008.

 2. Supervision: Ph. D.: 11, M. Tech.: 01, M. Sc.: 26, B. Tech.: 19.

3. Sponsored Project Undertaken:

Feasibility studies on removal of contaminants from surface and ground water of Bailadila iron ore mine project and peripherals, Co- Principal Investigator, NMDC Limited, Hyderabad, 66.5874 Lakhs, 2018-2025.

Support for entrepreneurial and managerial development of MSME’s through incubators, empowering lives by innovation, (idea approved under MSME incubation scheme), NIT Raipur, Principal Investigator, Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India, 12.5 Lakhs, 2020-2023.

Preparation and Characterization of Microcellular Elastomer Nanocomposites for Packaging and Semi-conducting Applications, CCost, Raipur, CG, 2.0 Lakhs, 2012-2014.

4. HOD, Chemistry: 2021-2023 & 2016-2019.

5. Associate Dean UG: 2019-2021.

6. Chairman, Security Committee: Dec.-2022 Onwards.

7. Chairman DRC, Department of Chemistry: September-2023 Onwards. 

8. Faculty In Charge Security 2013-2019.

9. Faculty In Charge NCC 2008-2014.

10. Research Award Recepient Fellow (2007), University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Oshawa, Canada.

11. Post Doctoral Fellow (2007-2008), Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea.