Sravanthi Vallabhuneni

College of Engineering

Works (12)

Updated: January 23rd, 2026 07:24

2025 article

3D printing of superhydrophobic and multifunctional objects via simple and inexpensive vat photopolymerization

Rather, A. M., Barrubeeah, M., Zarei, M. J., Kim, Y. J., Vallabhuneni, S., & Kota, A. K. (2025, January 1). Nanoscale, Vol. 2.

By: A. Rather n , M. Barrubeeah n, M. Zarei n, Y. Kim n, S. Vallabhuneni n & A. Kota n 

topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Interactive and Immersive Displays; Additive Manufacturing and 3D Printing Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 24, 2025

2025 article

Enhancing soft robots with chemical shielding for harsh corrosive liquid environments

Qing, H., Vallabhuneni, S., Chi, Y., Zarei, M. J., Sharbati, P., Sun, H., … Kota, A. K. (2025, December 10). Materials Horizons.

By: H. Qing n, S. Vallabhuneni n, Y. Chi n, M. Zarei n, P. Sharbati n, H. Sun n, J. Yin n , A. Kota n 

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Materials and Mechanics; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Dielectric materials and actuators
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: December 19, 2025

2025 article

Hyperelastic superomniphobic surfaces via microprotrusion-induced stress redistribution

Zarei, M. J., Pillai, S., Eldaly, O., Rather, A. M., Vallabhuneni, S., Zikry, M. A., & Kota, A. K. (2025, January 1). Materials Horizons, Vol. 8.

By: M. Zarei n, S. Pillai n, O. Eldaly n, A. Rather n , S. Vallabhuneni n, M. Zikry n , A. Kota n 

topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 11, 2025

2024 article

Color morphing surfaces with effective chemical shielding

Rather, A. M., Vallabhuneni, S., Pyrch, A. J., Barrubeeah, M., Pillai, S., Taassob, A., … Kota, A. K. (2024, May 3). Nature Communications, Vol. 15.

By: A. Rather n , S. Vallabhuneni n, A. Pyrch n, M. Barrubeeah n, S. Pillai n, A. Taassob n, F. Castellano n , A. Kota n 

topics (OpenAlex): Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications; Advanced Materials and Mechanics
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 8, 2024

2023 article

Eu3+ Complex-Based Superhydrophobic Fluorescence Sensor for Cr(VI) Detection in Water

Ding, W., Vallabhuneni, S., Liu, J., Wang, X., Zhao, Y., Wang, Y., … Tang, J. (2023, September 17). Nanomaterials, Vol. 13.

By: W. Ding *, S. Vallabhuneni n, J. Liu *, X. Wang *, Y. Zhao *, Y. Wang *, Q. Tang *, Y. Wang * ...

author keywords: electrospinning; fibrous network; hexavalent chromium; inner filter effect; superhydrophobic
topics (OpenAlex): Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 23, 2023

2023 article

Hemp-Based Sustainable Slippery Surfaces: Icephobic and Antithrombotic Properties

Sutherland, D. J., Rather, A. M., Sabino, R. M., Vallabhuneni, S., Wang, W., Popat, K. C., & Kota, A. K. (2023, February 2). ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, Vol. 11, pp. 2397–2403.

By: D. Sutherland*, A. Rather n , R. Sabino *, S. Vallabhuneni n, W. Wang *, K. Popat *, A. Kota n 

Contributors: D. Sutherland*, A. Rather n , R. Sabino *, S. Vallabhuneni n, W. Wang *, K. Popat *, A. Kota n 

author keywords: hemp-based sustainable slippery surface; icephobicity; antithrombotic property
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
TL;DR: Hemp-based sustainable slippery metal surfaces display good icephobic and antithrombotic properties and will pave the path to more safe, non-toxic, and biodegradable or recyclable slippery surfaces for applications in food packaging, anti-icing or de-icing coatings, and antithrombotic medical devices. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 13, 2023

2023 article

Interaction of Blood and Bacteria with Slippery Hydrophilic Surfaces

Kantam, P., Manivasagam, V. K., Jammu, T. K., Sabino, R. M., Vallabhuneni, S., Kim, Y. J., … Popat, K. C. (2023, October 15). Advanced Materials Interfaces, Vol. 10.

By: P. Kantam*, V. Manivasagam *, T. Jammu*, R. Sabino *, S. Vallabhuneni n, Y. Kim n, A. Kota n , K. Popat *

author keywords: bacterial adhesion; hydrophilicity; platelet activation; platelet adhesion; slippery
topics (OpenAlex): Polymer Surface Interaction Studies; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
TL;DR: The study envisions that the SLIC surfaces will pave the path to improved biomedical devices with favorable blood and bacteria interactions, indicating their potential for practical biomedical applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 30, 2023

2023 article

Rapid and Onsite Detection of Fuel Adulteration

Movafaghi, S., Vallabhuneni, S., Wang, W., Jathar, S., & Kota, A. K. (2023, June 16). Langmuir, Vol. 6.

By: S. Movafaghi*, S. Vallabhuneni n, W. Wang *, S. Jathar * & A. Kota n 

topics (OpenAlex): Energy and Environment Impacts; Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols; Combustion and flame dynamics
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 3, 2023

2022 article

Designing non-textured, all-solid, slippery hydrophilic surfaces

Vahabi, H., Vallabhuneni, S., Hedayati, M., Wang, W., Krapf, D., Kipper, M. J., … Kota, A. K. (2022, October 7). Matter, Vol. 5, pp. 4502–4512.

By: H. Vahabi *, S. Vallabhuneni n, M. Hedayati *, W. Wang  n, D. Krapf *, M. Kipper *, N. Miljkovic *, A. Kota n 

topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions; Polymer Surface Interaction Studies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 1, 2023

2022 journal article

On-demand, remote and lossless manipulation of biofluid droplets

Materials Horizons, 9(11), 2863–2871.

By: W. Wang  n, J. Sun *, S. Vallabhuneni n, B. Pawlowski *, H. Vahabi *, K. Nellenbach n, A. Brown n , F. Scholle n , J. Zhao *, A. Kota n 

MeSH headings : Humans; Pandemics / prevention & control; Saliva; Disease Outbreaks; Point-of-Care Systems; Health Personnel
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Micro and Nano Robotics; Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation; Electrowetting and Microfluidic Technologies
TL;DR: This work presents biofluid manipulators, which allow on-demand, remote and lossless manipulation of virtually any liquid droplet, and envision that these manipulators will not only reduce manual operations and minimize exposure to infectious agents, but also pave the way for developing inexpensive, simple and portable robotic systems, which can allow point-of-care operations, particularly in developing nations. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 19, 2022

2021 article

Design and application of a self-pumping microfluidic staggered herringbone mixer

Channon, R. B., Menger, R. F., Wang, W., Carrão, D. B., Vallabhuneni, S., Kota, A. K., & Henry, C. S. (2021, March 19). Microfluidics and Nanofluidics, Vol. 25.

By: R. Channon *, R. Menger *, W. Wang *, D. Carrão *, S. Vallabhuneni n, A. Kota n , C. Henry *

author keywords: Microfluidics; Herringbone; Micromixer; Lab-on-a-chip; Kinetics; Passive flow
topics (OpenAlex): Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications; Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation; Microfluidic and Bio-sensing Technologies
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 29, 2021

2020 article

Impact of superhydrophobicity on the fluid dynamics of a bileaflet mechanical heart valve

Hatoum, H., Vallabhuneni, S., Kota, A. K., Bark, D. L., Popat, K. C., & Dasi, L. P. (2020, July 6). Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials/Journal of Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, Vol. 110.

By: H. Hatoum *, S. Vallabhuneni n, A. Kota n , D. Bark *, K. Popat * & L. Dasi *

author keywords: Superhydrophobicity; Reynolds shear stress; Viscous shear stress; Blood damage; Turbulence
MeSH headings : Heart Valve Prosthesis; Heart Valves; Hemodynamics; Hydrodynamics; Models, Cardiovascular; Prosthesis Design; Stress, Mechanical
topics (OpenAlex): Tribology and Lubrication Engineering; Heat Transfer and Boiling Studies; Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments; Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices; Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
TL;DR: While SH coating is known to improve surface properties such as reduced platelet or clot adhesion, the relaxation of the slip condition does not necessarily improve overall hemodynamic performance for the bileaflet mechanical valve design. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 5, 2020

Citation Index includes data from a number of different sources. If you have questions about the sources of data in the Citation Index or need a set of data which is free to re-distribute, please contact us.

Certain data included herein are derived from the Web of Science© and InCites© (2026) of Clarivate Analytics. All rights reserved. You may not copy or re-distribute this material in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Clarivate Analytics.