Patents
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1. Method to produce grain refiner and a process to refine the cast structure of aluminum and/or its alloys,
KR Ravi, I. Balasundar, T. Raghu, Indian Patent File Granted No. 500,482
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2. A Method for Preparing Efficient and Scalable Self-Cleaning Coating
(Patent filed jointly with P. Biji), Indian Patent File Granted No. 484,583
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3. A Method for Preparing Efficient and Scalable Self-Cleaning Coating
(Patent filed jointly with P. Biji), United States Patent File Granted No. 11,884,578
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4. Dynamic Powder Splitting System
KR Ravi, Mohit Singh, Indian Patent application No: 202311023249
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5. Method For Fabrication Of Coating On Metallic Substrates
KR Ravi, Aiswarya Sahu, Indian Patent Application No: 202311037708
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6. Integrated Modular Setup For Seamless Adaption Of Polymer Extruder, Post Processing Unit, Syringe Extruder, Coating And Welding Unit
KR Ravi, Mohit Singh, Indian Patent Application No: 391218-001
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7. System and method for generating an operational plan for a printing nozzle
KR Ravi, Mohit Singh, Manoj J, Indian Patent Application No: 202411004042
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8. Adjustable discrete powder feeding nozzle
KR Ravi, Mohit Singh, Manoj J, Indian Patent Application No: 202411015210
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9. Optical emission spectrometer probe guard
KR Ravi, Mohit Singh, Indian Patent Application No: 202411021830
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​Journal Publications
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​2023
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91. Manoj, J., Subburayalu, S., Ravi, K. R. (2023). "Investigation of Melt Pool Geometry, Cooling Rate, and Microstructure Formation in Laser Surfacing of Al 7075 Alloy: Numerical Simulation and Experimental Analysis." Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 1-8.
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90. Shandley, R., Gandi, A. N., Ravi, K. R. (2023). "Thermal Analysis and Phase Formation in Mg-rich Mg–Sn–Gd Alloys." Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 1-6.
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89. Singh, M., Manoj, J., Ravi, K. R. (2023). "Investigating Heat Transfer Strategies for Geometrical Accuracy and Solidification Behavior of Additively Manufactured SS316L Thin Clad Structures." Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 1-7.
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88. Subburayalu, S., Manoj, J., Ravi, K. R. (2023). "Microstructure Evolution During Laser Surfacing of Al 7075 Alloy." Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 1-7.
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87. Subburayalu, S., & Ravi, K. R. (2023). Evaluating thixoformability of Mg-Zn-Nd alloys in the Mg-rich region by assessing thixoformability criteria using solidification curves. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 966, 171545. (Impact Factor 6.2)
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86. Amin, M., Singh, M., & Ravi, K. R. (2023). Fabrication of superhydrophobic PLA surfaces by tailoring FDM 3D printing and chemical etching process. Applied Surface Science, 626, 157217. (Impact Factor 7.4)
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85. Panchal, M., Ravi, K. R., Kaushik, L., Khatirkar, R., Choi, S. H., & Singh, J. (2023). Texture Control Techniques for Improving Room Temperature Formability of Mg Alloys including Pre-twinning: A Review. Metals and Materials International, 1-19. (Impact Factor 3.5)
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84. Shandley, R., Srinivasan, A., & Gandi, A. N. Ravi, K. R., (2023). Predicting the hot tearing susceptibility of Mg-10Gd-xZn alloys from a perspective of thermal analysis and thermodynamic modeling. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 945, 169262. (Impact Factor 6.2)
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83. Panchal, M., Kaushik, L., Ravi, K. R., Khatirkar, R., Choi, S. H., & Singh, J. (2023). Recent advances in the in-plane shear testing of Mg alloy sheets. Journal of Magnesium and Alloys, 4. (Impact Factor 17.6)
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​2022
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82. Bhogi, S., Pamidi, V., Nampoothiri, J., Ravi, K. R., & Mukherjee, M. (2022). Influence of ultrasonic treatment on the structure and properties of MgAl2O4 particle-stabilized aluminum foams. Materials Science and Engineering: A, 858, 144187. (Impact Factor 6.4)
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81. Gupta, R. K., Ravi, K. R., Udhayabanu, V., & Peshwe, D. R. (2022). Effect of ultrasonic treatment on microstructural and mechanical properties of Al 7075/Grp composite. Materials Chemistry and Physics, 281, 125905. (Impact Factor 4.6)
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80. Ramya, M., & Ravi, K. R. (2022). Biodegradable nanocrystalline Mg-Zn-Ca-Ag alloys as suitable materials for orthopedic implants. Materials Today: Proceedings, 58, 721-725. (Impact Factor 6.4)
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​2021
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79. Arivazhagan, A., Venugopal, P. R., Mohammad, A., & Ravi, K. R. (2021). Influence of Magnesium Infiltration on Compressive Behavior of Additively Manufactured Porous Ti6Al4V Structure. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 49(6), 4326-4343. (Impact Factor 1.3)
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78. Saradesh, K. M., Ravi, K. R., & Vinodkumar, G. S. (2021). The age hardenability of 22 karat gold (Au-5.8 wt.% Cu-2.5 wt.% Ag) alloyed with titanium. Gold Bulletin, 1-9. (Impact Factor 1.56)
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77. Sarwat, S. G., & Ravi, K. R. (2021). Liquid phase as an indicator of glass-forming ability. Intermetallics, 133, 107174. (Impact Factor 4.1)
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76. Senthil, S., & Ravi, K. R. (2021). A Brief Review on Self-cleaning Coatings for Photovoltaic Systems. In New Research Directions in Solar Energy Technologies (pp. 197-234). (Impact Factor)
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2020
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75. Gupta, R. K., Nampoothiri, J., Dhamodharan, S., Ravi, K. R., Udhayabanu, V., & ... (2020). Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 845, 156087. (Impact Factor 6.2)
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74. Joghee, S. H., Uthandi, K. M., Singh, N., Katti, S., Kumar, P., Ravi K R., ... (2020). ACS Applied Nano Materials, 3(10), 9899-9911. (Impact Factor 6.15)
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73. Idury, K. S. N. S., Rastogi, P., Narayan, R. L., Singh, N., Ravi, K. R., Murty, B. S., & Bhatt, J. (2020). Room temperature dynamic indentation response of partially crystallized Zr–Cu metallic glass. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 834, 155161. (Impact Factor 6.2)
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72. Joghee, S. H., Uthandi, K. M., Singh, N., Katti, S., Kumar, P., Ravi K R., ... (2020). Langmuir, 36(23), 6352-6364. (Impact Factor 4.331)
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71. Structural and Mechanical Behavior of Al-4.4Cu/2TiB2In-Situ Nanocomposites Fabricated by Post-In-Situ Reaction Ultrasonic Processing
J Nampoothiri, I Balasundar, T Raghu, KR Ravi, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B 51 (1), 149-160 (Impact Factor 3.0)
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70. Prabhu, D. B., Gopalakrishnan, P., & Ravi, K. R. (2020). Morphological studies on the development of chemical conversion coating on surface of Mg–4Zn alloy and its corrosion and bio mineralisation behaviour in simulated body fluid. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 812, 152146. (Impact Factor 6.2)
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69. Ramakrishnan, V., Nair, K. G., Dhakshinamoorthy, J., Ravi, K. R., & Pullithadathil, B. (2020). Porous, n–p type ultra-long, ZnO@ Bi 2 O 3 heterojunction nanorods-based NO 2 gas sensor: New insights towards charge transport characteristics. Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 22(14), 7524-7536. (Impact Factor 3.676)
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68. Prabhu, D. B., J. Nampoothiri, V. Elakkiya, R. Narmadha, R. Selvakumar, V. Ravi, K. R, (2020). Elucidating the role of microstructural modification on stress corrosion cracking of biodegradable Mg4Zn alloy in simulated body fluid. Materials Science and Engineering: C, 106, 110164. (Impact Factor 8.457)
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2019
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67. The Effect of Melt Ultrasound Treatment on the Microstructure and Age Hardenability of Al-4 Wt Pct Cu/TiC Composite
S D’Brass, KR Ravi, J Nampoothiri, KM Saradesh, T Rajasekaran, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B 50 (6), 2557-2565 (Impact Factor 3.0)
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66. Morphological studies on the development of chemical conversion coating on the surface of Mg-4Zn alloy and its corrosion and biomineralization behavior in simulated body fluid
Deepa B Prabhu, P. Gopalakrishnan, K.R. Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 812, 152146. (Impact Factor 6.2)
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​2018
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65. Solidification Analysis of Mg–4Zn–xSr System to Study Phase Transformations in Mg-Rich Corner
DB Prabhu, C Muthuraja, J Nampoothiri, P Gopalakrishnan, KR Ravi
Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 71 (11), 2801-2806, (Impact Factor 1.391)
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64. Microstructure Evolution during Semi-solid Isothermal Holding of Liquidus Cast Strontium-Modified A356 Alloy
J Nampoothiri, C Muthuraja, I Balasundar, KR Ravi
Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 71 (11), 2707-2712, (Impact Factor 1.391)
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63. Determination of Liquid Fraction in Mg–Zn–Y Alloys: Thermal Analysis Versus Thermodynamic Approach
C Muthuraja, I Balasundar, KR Ravi
Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals, 71 (11), 2807-2811, (Impact Factor 1.391)
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62. Stress corrosion cracking of biodegradable Mg-4Zn alloy in simulated body fluid at different strain rates-a fractographic investigation
DB Prabhu, S Dhamotharan, GS Kumar, P Gopalakrishnan, KR Ravi, Materials Science & Engineering A 730 (2018) 223–231, (Impact Factor 6.4)
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61. Porosity alleviation and mechanical property improvement of strontium modified A356 alloy by ultrasonic treatment
J Nampoothiri, I Balasundar, B Raj, BS Murty, KR Ravi, Materials Science and Engineering: A 724, 586-593​, (Impact Factor 6.4)
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60. Mitigation of hot cracking in Inconel 718 superalloy by ultrasonic vibration during gas tungsten arc welding
R Thavamani, V Balusamy, J Nampoothiri, R Subramanian, KR Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 740, 870-878, (Impact Factor 6.2)
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59. Synthesis, Characterization and Mechanical Properties of AA7075 Based MMCs Reinforced with TiB2 Particles Processed Through Ultrasound Assisted In-Situ Casting Technique
VKV Meti, S Shirur, J Nampoothiri, KR Ravi, IG Siddhalingeshwar, Transactions of the Indian Institute of Metals 71 (4), 841-848, (Impact Factor 1.394)
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58. Hydroxyapatite particle (HAp) reinforced biodegradable Mg-Zn-Ca metallic glass composite for bio-implant applications
M Ramya, MM Pillai, R Selvakumar, B Raj, KR Ravi, Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express 4 (2), 025039, (Impact Factor 0.329)
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57. The Effect of Nb addition on microstructure, oxidation behavior and strength of some γ-TiAl alloys
S Banumathy, NS Neelam, V Chandravanshi, A Bhattacharjee, KR Ravi, Materials Today: Proceedings 5 (2018) 5514–5520
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​2017
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56. Coatings on implants: Study on similarities and differences between the PCL coatings for Mg based lab coupons and final components
DB Prabhu, P Gopalakrishnan, KR Ravi, Materials & Design 135, 397-410, (Impact Factor 9.417)
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55. Microstructural evolution in ultrafine grained Al-Graphite composite synthesized via combined use of ultrasonic treatment and friction stir processing
R Rajeshkumar, V Udhayabanu, A Srinivasan, KR Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 726, 358-366, (Impact Factor 6.2)
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54. Transient Liquid Phase Bonding of Cu-Cr-Zr-Ti Alloy Using Ni and Mn Coatings: Microstructural Evolution and Mechanical Properties
T Venkateswaran, KR Ravi, D Sivakumar, B Pant, GDJ Ram, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance 26 (8), 4064-4071, (Impact Factor 2.036)
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53. Ultrasonic-assisted fabrication of superhydrophobic ZnO nanowall films
S Sutha, RTR Kumar, B Raj, KR Ravi, Bulletin of Materials Science 40 (3), 505-511, (Impact Factor 1.878)
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52. Transparent alumina based superhydrophobic self–cleaning coatings for solar cell cover glass applications
S Sutha, S Suresh, B Raj, KR Ravi, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 165, 128-137, (Impact Factor 7.305)
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51. A facile and efficient single step ball milling process for synthesis of partially amorphous Mg-Zn-Ca alloy powders for dye degradation
M Ramya, M Karthika, R Selvakumar, B Raj, KR Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 696, 185-192, (Impact Factor 6.2)
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50. Experimental investigation and thermodynamic calculation of the phase equilibria in the Mg-rich region of Mg-Sn-Y alloys
C Muthuraja, A Akalya, RR Ahmed, J Nampoothiri, I Balasundar, KR Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 695, 3559-3572, (Impact Factor 6.2)
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49. Influence of nano and micro particles on the expansion and mechanical properties of aluminum foams
S Bhogi, J Nampoothiri, KR Ravi, M Mukherjee, Materials Science and Engineering: A 685, 131-138, (Impact Factor 6.4)
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48. On the high temperature deformation behaviour of titanium alloy BT3-1
I Balasundar, KR Ravi, T Raghu, Materials Science and Engineering: A 684, 135-145, (Impact Factor 6.4)
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47. Self-cleaning coating for solar panel applications
S Senthil, KR Ravi, P Biji, B Raj, The Masterbuilder 19 (3), 72-76
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46. Effect of input energy on microstructure and mechanical properties of gamma titanium aluminide alloy fabricated by electron beam melting process
Ashfaq Mohammad, A M Alahmari, M K Mohammed, K.R. Ravi and K Moiduddin, Materials, 2017, 10, 211-227, (Impact Factor 3.748)
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​2016
45. Post in-situ reaction ultrasonic treatment for generation of Al–4.4 Cu/TiB2 nanocomposite: a route to enhance the strength of metal matrix nanocomposites
J Nampoothiri, RS Harini, SK Nayak, B Raj, KR Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 683, 370-378, (Impact Factor 6.2)
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44. Structure–Property Correlation in Fe-Al2O3 In Situ Nanocomposite Synthesized by High-Energy Ball Milling and Spark Plasma Sintering
V Udhayabanu, KR Ravi, BS Murty, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 47 (10), 5223-5233, (Impact Factor 2.8)
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43. Microstructure and corrosion behavior of Hf-40 wt pct Ti alloy in nitric acid medium for reprocessing applications
J Jayaraj, KR Ravi, C Mallika, UK Mudali, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A 47 (9), 4393-4403, (Impact Factor 2.8)
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42. Phase-evolution in high entropy alloys: Role of synthesis route
SS Ghazi, KR Ravi, Intermetallics, 2016, 73, 40-42, (Impact Factor 4.075)
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41. Evaluation of γ-TiAl porous structures fabricated by electron beam melting process
Ashfaq Mohammed and K.R. Ravi, Metals, 2016, 6(1), 25., (Impact Factor 2.695)
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​2015
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40. An analytical approach to elucidate the mechanism of grain refinement in calcium added Mg–Al alloys
B. Nagasivamuni, K.R. Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 622 (2015) 789–795, (Impact Factor 6.2)
39. Ultrasonic assisted grain refinement of Al–Mg alloy using in-situ MgAl2O4 particles
RS Harini, J Nampoothiri, B Nagasivamuni, Baldev Raj, KR Ravi, Materials Letters 145 (2015) 328-331, (Impact Factor 3.574)
38. A new thermodynamic parameter GCE for identification of glass forming compositions
SG Sarwat, M Ramya, PS Ali, Baldev Raj, KR Ravi, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 627 (2015) 337-343, (Impact Factor 6.2)
37. Ultrasonic-Assisted Synthesis of Graphite-Reinforced Al Matrix Nanocomposites
PC Roshini, B Nagasivamuni, Baldev Raj, KR Ravi, Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, 2015, vol.142, 1-6, (Impact Factor 2.036)
36. Effect of Ultrasonic Treatment on Microstructure and Mechanical property of in-situ Al/2TiB2 Particulate Composites
Jayakrishnan Nampoothiri, Baldev Raj, K.R.Ravi, Material Science Forum, 2015, 830, 463-466.
S Sutha, SC Vanithakumari, RP George, UK Mudali, Baldev Raj, KR Ravi, Applied Surface Science, (2015), Volume 347, Pages 839-848, (Impact Factor 7.4)
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34. Modeling of Laser based direct Metal deposition process
N.Jayanth, P.Radhakrishanand K.R. Ravi, International Journal on Engineering Technoloy, (2015)
33. Role of amorphous structure and alloying elements on the corrosion behavior of Mg-Zn-Ca based bulk metallic glass for biomedical applications
M.Ramya, Syed Ghazi Sarwat, V.Udhayabanu, S.Subramanian, Baldev Raj and K.R. Ravi, Materials & Design 86 (2015) 829-835 (Impact Factor 9.417)
32. Exploring Mg-Zn-Ca based bulk metallic glasses for biomedical applications based on thermodynamic approach
M.Ramya, Syed Ghazi Sarwat, V.Udhayabanu, Baldev Raj and K.R.Ravi, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2015, 46 (12), 5962-5971, (Impact Factor 2.8)
31. Thermodynamic designing of heat treatable Mg-Zn-X (Sn, Y) alloy suitable for semi-solid processing
K. R. Ravi, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals, 2015, 68 (6), 1081-1086, (Impact Factor 1.394)
30. Synthesis of Al-MgAl2O4 master alloy and their grain refinement studies in pure
​R. Sri Harini, Baldev Raj and K.R. Ravi, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals, 2015, 68 (6), 1059-1063, (Impact Factor 1.394)
29. Role of Ultrasonic Treatment on Microstructural Evolution in A356/TiB2 in-situ composite
Jayakrishnan Nampoothiri, Baldev Raj, K.R.Ravi, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals, 2015, 68 (6), 1101-1106, (Impact Factor 1.394)
28. Discussions on the mechanism of grain refinement in Ti added Mg – Al alloys using ultrasonic treatment.
B. Nagasivamuni and K. R. Ravi, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals, 2015, 68 (6), 1161-1165, (Impact Factor 1.394)
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​2013
27. Ultrafine Grained - High Strength NiAl with Al2O3 and Al4C3 nanosized particles dispersed via mechanical Alloying in toluene with Spark Plasma Sintering
V. Udhayabanu, K.R. Ravi, V. Vinod, B.S. Murty, Mater. Sci. Engg. A, Vol. 585, 2013, pp 379-386, (Impact Factor 6.4)
26. Strain softening in oxygen free high conductivity (OFHC) copper subjected to Repetitive Upsetting and Extrusion (RUE) process
I Balasundar, K.R. Ravi, T. Raghu, Mater. Sci. Engg. A, Vol. 583, 2013, pp 114-122, (Impact Factor 6.4)
25. Recrystallization phenomena during friction stir processing of hypereutectic aluminum silicon alloy
Gourav Rao, K. R. Ravi, Ramakrishna Rao, Vinay Deshmukh, Atul Sharma, N Prabhu, and B.P. Kashyap, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, (2013) Vol. 44A pp 1519 – 1529, (Impact Factor 2.8)
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​2012
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24. Influence of Al4C3 particles on grain refinement of Mg-3Al alloys,
K. R. Ravi, S. Gangadharan, N. Alexander Joseph, S. Sindhubairavi and J. Anburaj, Trans Indian Inst Met (2012) Vol. 65(6) pp 607–612,
(Impact Factor 1.394)
23. Synthesis, characterization and mechanical behaviour of an in situ consolidated nanocrystalline FeCrNi alloy
Rajeev K. Gupta, Kris S. Darling, R. K. Singh Raman, K. R. Ravi, Carl C. Koch, B. S. Murty, R. O. Scattergood
Journal of Material Science, (2012) 47,1 pp 562–1566, (Impact Factor 4.5)
22. Spark plasma sintering of Fe-Cr-Mo-P-B-C-Si amorphous alloy
K. R. Ravi, Indumathi, R. Subramanian and B.S.Murty, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 (2012) pp 320-325
21. Microstructure and Mechanical Property of Fe-Al2O3 nanocomposites synthesized by reactive milling followed by spark plasma sintering
K. R. Ravi, A. Murugesan, V.Udhayabanu, R. Subramanian and B.S.Murty, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 (2012) pp 291-296
20. Grain refinement in OFHC Cu subjected to Repetitive Upsetting Extrusion (RUE) process
I. Balasundar, K. R. Ravi, and T. Raghu, Materials Science Forum Vol. 710 (2012) pp 270-275
19. Synthesis and characterization of particulate SiCp reinforced Al-Si-Mg Alloy composite with varying Si content
P.Dhandapani and K.R.Ravi, Advanced Materials Research, Vol. 585 (2012) pp 301-305
18. Recent Developments in Aluminium Alloy Reinforced Titanium Diboride in-situ Composites
M. Chakraborty, A. Mandal, K.R. Ravi, G.S. Vinod Kumar, I.G. Siddhalingeshwar, R. Mitra, B.S. Murty, Indian Foundry Journal, Vol 58 (2012) pp 29-34
2011
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17. Influence of Mg on Grain Refinement of Near Eutectic Al-Si Alloys.
K. R. Ravi, S. Manivannan, G. Phanikumar, B. S. Murty and Suresh Sundarraj, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2011, vol. 42(7), 2028-2039, (Impact Factor 2.8)
16. Development of Ni-Al2O3 in-Situ Nanocomposite by Reactive Milling and Spark Plasma Sintering.
V. Udhayabanu, K. R. Ravi, K. Murugan, D. Sivaprahasam and B. S. Murty, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 2011, vol. 42(7), 2085-2093, (Impact Factor 2.8)
15. Microstructural refinement and tensile properties enhancement of Mg - 3Al alloy using charcoal additions
M. Suresh, A. Srinivasan, K.R. Ravi, U.T.S. Pillai, B.C. Pai, Materials Science and Engineering A, 2011, Vol. 528( 6), 2502-2508 , (Impact Factor 6.4)
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14. The effect of Nb and Pd combination on the glass forming ability (GFA) and mechanical properties of Zr 53 Cu 30 Nb x Pd 9− x Al 8 (x= 3.5–6.0) bulk metallic glasses (BMGs).
V Udhayabanu, KR Ravi, BS Murty, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 509 (1), S109-S114, (Impact Factor 6.2)
13. Development of in situ NiAl–Al2O3 nanocomposite by reactive milling and spark plasma sintering
V. Udhayabanu, K. R. Ravi, and B. S. Murty, Journal of Alloys and Compounds 509S (2011) S223–S228, (Impact Factor 6.2)
2010
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12. Synthesis of in-situ NiAl–Al2O3 nanocomposite by reactive milling and subsequent heat treatment
V. Udhayabanu, K.R. Ravi, V. Vinod, B.S. Murty, Intermetallics, 2010, Vol. 18( 3), 353-358, (Impact Factor 4.075)
2009
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11. Influence of boron addition on the grain refinement and mechanical properties of AZ91 Mg alloy
M. Suresh, A. Srinivasan, K.R. Ravi, U.T.S. Pillai and B.C. Pai, Materials Science and Engineering A, Vol.525, 2009, 207-210, (Impact Factor 6.4)
10. Role of matrix alloy chemistry on the interfacial reaction and solidification of metal matrix composites
B.C.Pai, K.R. Ravi and R.M.Pillai, Transaction of Indian Institute of Metals, Vol.62 (4 – 5), 2009, 373 – 378, (Impact Factor 1.394)
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2008
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9. Thermodynamics and kinetics of the formation of Al2O3/ MgAl2O4/MgO in Al/ Silica Metal Matrix Composite
V.M. Sreekumar, K.R. Ravi, R.M. Pillai, B.C. Pai and M. Chakraborty, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol.39A, 2008, No.4, 919 – 933, (Impact Factor 2.8)
8. Fluidity of aluminum alloys and composites – A Review
K.R. Ravi, R.M.Pillai, K.R.Amaranathan, B.C.Pai and M.Chakraborty, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol.456, 2008, 201 – 210, (Impact Factor 6.2)
7. Equal channel angular pressing of in-situ Al – 5 wt % TiB2 composites
K.R. Ravi, M.Saravanan, R.M.Pillai, A.Mondal, B.S.Murty, M.Chakraborty and B.C.Pai, Journal of Alloys and Compounds, Vol.459, 2008, 239 – 243, (Impact Factor 4.175)
2007
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6. A novel approach for extracting and characterizing interfacial reaction in Al - SiCp composites
K.R. Ravi, R.M.Pillai, B.C.Pai and M.Chakraborty, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol.38A, No.7, 2007, 1666 – 1670, (Impact Factor 2.8)
5. Separation of matrix alloy and reinforcement from aluminum metal matrix composites scrap by salt flux addition
K. R. Ravi, R. M. Pillai, B. C. Pai and M. Chakraborty, Bulletin of Materials Science, Vol.30, No.4, 2007, 393 – 398, (Impact Factor 1.878)
4. Influence of interfacial reaction on the fluidity of A356 Al – SiCp composites – A theoretical approach
K.R. Ravi, R.M.Pillai, B.C.Pai and M.Chakraborty, Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, Vol.38A, No.10, 2007, 2531 – 2539, (Impact Factor 2.8)
3. Development of ultrafine grain Aluminum - Graphite metal matrix composite by equal channel angular pressing
M. Saravanan, R.M. Pillai, K.R. Ravi, B.C. Pai and M. Brahmakumar, Composite Science and Technology, Vol.67, Issue 6, 2007, pp 1275 – 1279,
(Impact Factor 9.879)
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2. Optimization of mixing parameters through a water model for metal matrix composites synthesis
K. R. Ravi, V. M. Sreekumar, R. M. Pillai, Chandan Mahato, K. R. Amaranathan, R.Arul kumar and B.C.Pai, Material and Design, Vol.28, Issue 3, 2007, pp 871 – 881, (Impact Factor 9.457)
2006
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1. Equal channel angular pressing of pure aluminium- an analysis
M. Saravanan, R.M. Pillai, B.C. Pai, M. Brahmakumar and K.R. Ravi
Bulletin of Materials Science, Vol.29, Issue 7, 2006, pp 679 – 684, (Impact Factor 1.894)
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