Cyclodextrins for UV Rays Filtration

Traditional UVR absorbers pose environmental and health risks due to their volatility, solubility, and toxicity. High concentrations are needed for effective UV filtration, leading to environmental accumulation. Safer alternatives, like cyclodextrin complexation, can enhance UV filtration while reducing absorber concentration.

Prof. Dr. Sivakumar Krishnamoorthy serves as Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, and as the Director of the Research and Development Cell at Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (SCSVMV), a Deemed-to-be University (www.kanchiuniv.ac.in) in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Inspired by the versatility of cyclodextrins, his research focuses on developing innovative application materials through cyclodextrin inclusion complexes. He holds one granted Indian patent on cyclodextrin application and has filed five patent applications. He is a recipient of a research fellowship from the prestigious Indian Academy of Sciences and has authored over 115 research papers. He has secured funding from various Government of India agencies, including DST, CSIR, UGC, DAE, the Indian Academy of Sciences, and the Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, for his research projects and programs.