overview
My research focuses on (1) chemistry and application of ferrates, (2) formation, fate, and toxicity of silver and gold engineered and natural nanoparticles in aquatic environment, (3) applications of ferrites to destroy toxins and pollutants under solar light, and apply carbon-based materials to remediate contaminated water
education and training
- Ph.D. in Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Miami - (Coral Gables, Florida, United States) 1989
- M.Th. in Marine and Atmospheric Chemistry, University of Miami - (Coral Gables, Florida, United States) 1989
- M.Th. in Modern Methods of Chemical Analysis and Control, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi - (New Delhi, India) 1984
- M.S. in Physical Chemistry, University of Delhi - (New Delhi, India) 1982
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Delhi - (New Delhi, India) 1980
selected publications
Academic Articles457
- Sathiyan, K., Wang, J., Williams, L. M., Huang, C., & Sharma, V. K. (2024). Revisiting the Electron Transfer Mechanisms in Ru(III)-Mediated Advanced Oxidation Processes with Peroxyacids and Ferrate(VI).. Environmental Science and Technology.
- Bryant, M. T., Ren, J., Sharma, V. K., & Ma, X. (2024). Mutual Effects and Uptake of Organic Contaminants and Nanoplastics by Lettuce in Co-Exposure.. 4(4), 463-470.
- Pengsomjit, U., Alahmad, W., Varanusupakul, P., Ozkan, S. A., Sharma, V. K., & Kraiya, C. (2024). Graphene-based gel electromembrane extraction coupled with modified screen-printed carbon electrode for detecting streptomycin in honey samples: Greener strategy for food analysis. Talanta. 268, 125334-125334.
- Han, J., Zhai, H., Zhang, X., Liu, J., & Sharma, V. K. (2024). Effects of ozone dose on brominated DBPs in subsequent chlor(am)ination: A comprehensive study of aliphatic, alicyclic and aromatic DBPs. Water Research. 250,
- Li, X., Liu, M., Wu, N., Sharma, V. K., & Qu, R. (2024). Enhanced removal of phenolic compounds by ferrate(VI): Unveiling the Bi(III)-Bi(V) valence cycle with in situ formed bismuth hydroxide as catalyst.. Water Research. 248, 120827-120827.
Books7
- Holt, J. W., Kuo, T., Phua, K. K., Rho, M., & Zahed, I. (2017). Preface. World Scientific Publishing.
- Sharma, V. K., Doong, R., Kim, H., Varma, R. S., & Dionysiou, D. D. (2016). Preface. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
- Sharma, V. K., Klingelhfer, G., & Nishida, T. (2013). Mssbauer Spectroscopy. John Wiley & Sons, Inc..
- Doong, R., Sharma, V. K., & Kim, H. (2013). Interactions of Nanomaterials with Emerging Environmental Contaminants Preface. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
Chapters38
- Zhang, P., Wang, Q. i., Fang, Y. u., Chen, W., Kirchon, A. A., Baci, M., ... Zhou, H. (2019). Metal-organic frameworks for capture and degradation of organic pollutants. METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS (MOFS) FOR ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS. 203-229. Elsevier.
- Sharma, V. K., Sohn, M., & McDonald, T. J. (2019). Remediation of Selenium in Water: A Review. ADVANCES IN WATER PURIFICATION TECHNIQUES: MEETING THE NEEDS OF DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. 203-218. Elsevier.
- Sharma, V. K., & Zboril, R. (2017). Silver Nanoparticles in Natural Environment: Formation, Fate, and Toxicity. BIOACTIVITY OF ENGINEERED NANOPARTICLES. 239-258. Springer Nature.
- Han, C., Ren, B., Nadagouda, M. N., Romanos, G., Falaras, P., Lim, T. T., ... Dionysiou, D. D. (2016). Nanotechnology applications. Sustainable Water Technologies. 105-143.
- Darko, B., Jiang, J. Q., Kim, H., Machala, L., Zboril, R., & Sharma, V. K. (2014). Advances Made in Understanding the Interaction of Ferrate(VI) with Natural Organic Matter in Water. Ahuja, S. (Eds.), Water Reclamation and Sustainability. 183-197. Elsevier Science Limited.
Conference Papers84
- Liu, J., Li, W., Li, Y. u., Zhang, X., Lujan, H., Sayes, C., & Sharma, V. (2019). Drinking water chlorination and chloramination in water distribution system: Release of lead, formation of disinfection byproducts (DBPs) and toxicity of tap water. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 257,
- Feng, M., Jinadatha, C., McDonald, T., & Sharma, V. (2019). Enhanced oxidation of organic pollutants in water by activated ferrate(VI): Electron-transfer versus oxygen-atom transfer reductants. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 257,
- Luo, C., Sharma, V., & Huang, C. (2019). Ferrate oxidation of pharmaceuticals in hydrolyzed urine: Impacts of organic constituents. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 258,
- Kaur, M., & Sharma, V. (2019). Ferrite nanoparticles and their graphene nanocomposites as adsorbents and photocatalysts: Current status and future perspective. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 257,
- Kaur, M., Kaur, M., Singh, D., Oliveira, A., Garg, V. K., & Sharma, V. (2019). Nanofabrication of N-doped graphene oxide with magnesium ferrite for effective Pb (II) and As (III) sequestration: A comparative study. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY. 257,
editor of
Books5
- (1995). Directory of Research in Chemistry at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions. Council on Undergraduate Research.
- (2008). Ferrates Synthesis, Properties, and Applications in Water and Wastewater Treatment. Amer Chemical Society.
- (2013). Sustainable Nanotechnology and the Environment: Advances and Achievements. Oxford University Press.
in the news
patents
Patents1
researcher on
Principal Investigator3
- I-Corps: Ferrate Technology in Healthcare Surfaces Disinfection awarded by National Science Foundation 2016 - 2017
Co-Principal Investigator1
awards and honors
recent teaching activities
- BICH491 Hnr-research Instructor
- BICH491 Research Instructor
- CVEN691 Research Instructor
- PHEO600 Principles Of Env/occ Hlth Instructor
- PHEO675 Water & Envmntl Public Hlth Instructor
Email
va84sh21ist@tamu.edu
First Name
Virender
Last Name
Sharma
mailing address
Texas A&M Health Science Center; Environmental And Occupational Health; 212 Adriance Lab Rd. 1266 TAMUS
College Station, TX 77843-1266
USA