Vishal Rimal
About
Vishal Rimal holds an Integrated MSc degree in Chemistry and is presently working on understanding slag behaviour in Mn-ferroalloy furnaces.
Background
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Integrated Master's Degree in Chemistry, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, India (2017-2022).
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Master Thesis: Development of metal-free Carbon Dots based electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction.
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Experience
- CSIR- Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research, Dhanbad, India
- Research Intern, May, 2019 - July, 2019
- Institute of Advanced Study in Science & Technology (Autonomous institute under DST, Govt. of India), Guwahati, India
- Research Intern, May, 2018 - June, 2018
Publications
- Rimal, V., Shishodia, S. & Srivastava, P.K. Novel synthesis of high-thermal stability carbon dots and nanocomposites from oleic acid as an organic substrate. Appl Nanosci 10, 455–464 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-019-01178-z
- Rimal, V., Shishodia, S., Srivastava, P.K. , Gupta S. & Mallick A.I. Synthesis and characterization of Indian essential oil Carbon Dots for interdisciplinary applications. Appl Nanosci 11, 1225–1239 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01737-3
- Shishodia, S., Rimal, V. & Srivastava, P.K. Synthesis of tunable high-thermal stability carbon dots via functionalization for applications in high-temperature environment. Appl Nanosci 11, 1691–1706 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13204-021-01814-7
- Rimal, V., Mahapatra, S.S. & Srivastava, P.K. Metal-free oleic acid-derived carbon dots as efficient catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction. J Appl Electrochem (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10800-022-01780-0
Conference Publications
- Rimal, V., & Srivastava, P.K. Thermodynamic study of high thermal stability Carbon Dots. IOP Conf Ser: Mater Sci Eng 1219, 012018 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1219/1/012018
- Rimal, V., & Srivastava, P.K. Synthesis and characterization of oil Carbon Dots. Mater Today: Proc 65, 2905-2908 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.04.792
- Rimal, V., & Srivastava, P.K. Review on electrochemical kinetics of carbon dots. Mater Today: Proc 68, 2691-2694 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.05.235
Conference Participations
- Rimal, V. and Srivastava, P.K. Thermodynamic study of high thermal stability Carbon Dots, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, VI International conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, ICONN-2021. February 1-3, 2021
- Rimal, V. and Srivastava, P.K. Thermal stability of carbon dots: a review, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, International Conference on Energy & Advanced Materials, ICEAM-2021. October 21-23, 2021
- Rimal, V. and Srivastava, P.K. Influence of essential oil Carbon Dots on plant growth, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, International Symposium on Plant Biotechnology Towards Improving Agri-Food Industry & Healthcare Products, ISPB-2021. October 27-30, 2021
- Rimal, V. and Srivastava, P.K. Synthesis and characterization of oil Carbon Dots, Khazar University, Azerbaijan, 2nd Eurasian Conference on Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials, Nanotech-Eurasia 2021. December 17-18, 2021
- Rimal, V. and Srivastava, P.K. Review on electrochemical kinetics of Carbon Dots, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, International Conference on Energy Materials and Devices, ICEMD-2022. January 11-12, 2022
Publications
Novel synthesis of high-thermal stability carbon dots and nanocomposites from oleic acid as an organic substrate
The synthesized CDs were found to exhibit excellent thermal stability within 800 °C. This result paves way for the study of a new class of organic nanoparticles which can be utilized in high-temperature environments.
Synthesis and characterization of Indian essential oil Carbon Dots for interdisciplinary applications
The profound antifungal activity, growth retarding potential and importantly, the antiproliferative nature allows us to endorse the multifaceted utility of CDs synthesized in this study.
Synthesis of tunable high-thermal stability carbon dots via functionalization for applications in high-temperature environment
The relation between the thermal stability and extent of esterification of functionalized liquid and anhydrous CDs was investigated and zeroed upon in this study.
Thermodynamic study of high thermal stability Carbon Dots
In this study the traditional thermodynamic properties that support the high thermal
stability of CDs have been investigated.
Synthesis and characterization of oil carbon dots
In this study, peppermint CDs were synthesized from essential oil. The synthesis involved the use of bottom-up green pyrolysis method without using any additional reagents.
Review on electrochemical kinetics of carbon dots
The combination of CDs with traditional electrochemical materials has been found to alter the kinetics of electrochemical reactions. This mini-review aims to underline the notable results on the electrochemical kinetics of CDs.
Metal-free oleic acid-derived carbon dots as efficient catalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction
The synthesized CDs show excellent catalytic performance with overpotential of 1 mV at a current density of − 5 mA cm−2. The performance at this range marks a significant milestone and paves the way for a sustainable future of metal-free catalysis.