Prof. Kaustubha Mohanty

Professor

Key Research Areas :Biofuels, Biomass pyrolysis, Biological wastewater treatment, Heterogeneous catalysis, Microalgae biorefinery, Membrane based separations, Ionic liquid based separations, Waste management.

Prof. Kaustubha Mohanty

Room No: K 202
Department of Chemical Engineering
IIT Guwahati 781039, INDIA


Phone No: +91 361 258 2267
Email:        kmohanty@iitg.ac.in


Data Regarding Research
  • Total no. of papers in Referred Journals: 170
  • Books (co-authored/co-edited): 03
  • Book Chapters: 20
  • Ph.D Supervision (Completed+Thesis Submitted): 15
  • Ph.D Supervision (Undergoing): 15
  • M.Tech/MS Supervision (Completed): 30
  • M.Tech/MS Supervision (Undergoing): 03
  • B.Tech Supervision (Completed): 30
  • B.Tech Supervision (Undergoing): 02
  • h-index*: 43
  • i10-index*: 111
  • Total Citations received*: 6503

(*Source: Google Scholar, as on 15-03-2022)
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1. D.S. Chauhan, L. Sahoo, K. Mohanty, "Maximize microalgal carbon dioxide utilization and lipid productivity by using toxic flue gas compounds as nutrient source", Bioresource Technology, 348, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.126784 [2022]

2. B. Malakar, D. Das, K. Mohanty, "Utilization of waste peel extract for cultivation of microalgal isolates: a study of lipid productivity and growth kinetics", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02313-7 [2022]

3. R. K. Mishra, V. Kumar, P. Kumar, K. Mohanty, "Hydrothermal liquefaction of biomass for bio-crude production: A review on feedstocks, chemical compositions, operating parameters, reaction kinetics, technoeconomic study, and life cycle assessment", Fuel, 316, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123377 [2022]

4. PranabJyoti Sarmaa, KaustubhaMohanty, "A novel three-chamber modular PMFC with bentonite/flyash based clay membrane and oxygen reducing biocathode for long term sustainable bioelectricity generation", Bioelectrochemistry, 144, 107996, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bioelechem.2021.107996 [2022]

5. A. Agarwalla, K. Mohanty, "Comprehensive characterization and development of natural/Assam Kaolin based ceramic microfiltration membrane", Materials Today Chemistry, 23, 100649, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtchem.2021.100649 [2022]

6. R. Jain, S. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Cattle wastewater as a low-cost supplement augmenting microalgal biomass under batch and fed-batch conditions", Journal of Environmental Management, 304, 114213, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.114213 [2022]

1. M. Bhattacharyya, K.P. Shadangi, P. Mahanta, K. Mohanty, "Co-pyrolysis of Coal-Biomass: Study on Reaction Kinetics and Thermodynamics", Biofuels, Bioproducts & Biorefining, https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2333 [2021]

2. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Bio-oil and biochar production via thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of low-value waste neem seeds over low-cost catalysts: Effects of operating conditions on product yields and studies of physicochemical characteristics of bio-oil and biochar", Biochar, 3, 641-656, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-021-00105-2 [2021]

3. S. Buragohain, P. Mahanta, K. Mohanty, "Biogas production from anaerobic mono- and co-digestion of lignocellulosic feedstock: Process optimization and its implementation at community level", Environmental Technology and Innovation, 24, 101981, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2021.101981 [2021]

4. A. Sahoo, R. Gautam, S. Kumar, K. Mohanty, "Energy optimization from binary mixture of non-edible oilseeds pyrolysis: Kinetic triplets analysis using thermogravimetric analyzer and prediction modelling by artificial neural network", Journal of Environmental Management, 297, 113253, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113253 [2021]

5. J.K. Shashikumara, B.E. Kumara Swamy, S.C. Sharma, S.A. Hariprasad, K. Mohanty, "Poly (Red DSBR)/Al-ZnO Modified Carbon Paste Electrode Sensor for Dopamine: A Voltammetric Study", Scientific Reports, 11, 14310, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-93723-6 [2021]

6. S. Buragohain, P. Mahanta, K. Mohanty, "Hybridization of Solar Photovoltaic and biogas system: Experimental, Economic and Environmental analysis", Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101050, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2021.101050 [2021]

7. M. Roy, K. Mohanty, "Valorization of de-oiled microalgal biomass as a carbon-based heterogeneous catalyst for a sustainable biodiesel production", Bioresource Technology, 337, 125424, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.125424 [2021]

8. B. Das, K. Mohanty, "Sulfonic acid-functionalized carbon coated red mud as an efficient catalyst for the direct production of 5-HMF from D-glucose under microwave irradiation", Applied Catalysis A: General, 622,, 118237, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apcata.2021.118237 [2021]

9. N. A. Yaranal, S. Senthilmurugan, K. Mohanty, "Distribution and characterization of microplastics in beach sediments from Karnataka (India) coastal environments", Marine Pollution Bulletin, 169, 112550, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.112550 [2021]

10. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Fuel properties and compositional analysis of Areca catechu sawdust over MgO and ZSM-5 catalysts", Journal of the Energy Institute, 94, 252-262, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2020.09.009 [2021]

11. N. A. Yaranal, S. Senthilmurugan, K. Mohanty, "Identification, Extraction of Microplastics from Edible Salts and its removal from Contaminated Seawater", Environmental Technology and Innovation, 21, 101253, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101253 [2021]

12. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Kinetic analysis and pyrolysis behavior of low-value waste lignocellulosic biomass for its bioenergy potential using Thermogravimetric analyzer", Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 4, 136-147, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mset.2021.03.003 [2021]

13. A. Akhtar, M. Singh, S. Senthilmurugan, K. Mohanty, "Sugarcane juice concentration using a novel aquaporin hollow fiber forward osmosis membrane", Food and Bioproducts Processing, 126, 195-206, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbp.2021.01.007 [2021]

14. A. Chakraborty, S. Saran, U. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Green synthesized magnetically separable iron oxide nanoparticles for efficient heterogeneous Photo-Fenton degradation of dye pollutants", Journal of Cluster Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-021-02010-x [2021]

15. A. Akhtar, M. Singh, S. Senthilmurugan, K. Mohanty, "Modelling, Experimental Validation and Process Design of Forward Osmosis Process for Sugarcane Juice Concentration", LWT – Food Science and Technology, 141 , 110852, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lwt.2021.110852 [2021]

16. A. Sahoo, S. Kumar, K. Mohanty, "Kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of Putranjiva roxburghii (Putranjiva) and Cassia fistula (Amaltas) non-edible oilseeds using thermogravimetric analyzer", Renewable Energy, 165, 261-277, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.11.011 [2021]

17. S. Saran, K. Mohanty, "Facile Green Synthesis of Ag@g-C3N4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic and Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant", Journal of Cluster Science, 32, 585-592, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-020-01816-5 [2021]

1. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Fuel properties and compositional analysis of sawdust (Areca catechu) over MgO and ZSM-5 catalysts", Journal of the Energy Institute, Accepted, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2020.09.009 [2020]

2. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis of Manilkara zapota seeds over ZSM-5 to produce high-quality bio-oil and chemicals", Fuel, 280, 118594, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118594 [2020]

3. R. K. Mishra, A. Muraraka, K. Mohanty, "Optimization of process parameters and catalytic pyrolysis of Cascabela thevetia seeds over low-cost catalysts towards renewable fuel production", Journal of the Energy Institute, 93, 5, 2033-2043, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2020.04.019 [2020]

4. S. Buragohain, P. Mahanta, K. Mohanty, "Experimental investigations of a 1kW Solar Photovoltaic plant in standalone and grid mode at different loading conditions", Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 41, 100796, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2020.100796 [2020]

5. A. Sahoo, S. Kumar, K. Mohanty, "A comprehensive characterization of non-edible lignocellulosic biomass to elucidate their biofuel production potential", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00924-6 [2020]

6. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis of Cascabela thevetia seeds over ZSM-5 catalysts: Fuel properties and compositional analysis", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00841-8 [2020]

7. A. Bardhan, S. Senthilmurugan, K. Mohanty, "Modelling and Experimental Validation of Osmotic Driven Energy Efficient Process for Tea Solution Concentration", Environmental Technology & Innovation, 20, 101065, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eti.2020.101065 [2020]

8. R. K. Mishra, Q. Lu, K. Mohanty, "Thermal behaviour, Kinetics and Fast Pyrolysis Characteristics of Cynodon dactylon grass using Py-GC/MS and Py-FTIR analyser", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 150, 104887, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2020.104887 [2020]

9. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Effect of low-cost catalysts on yield and properties of fuel of waste biomass for hydrocarbon-rich oils production", Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 3, 526-535, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mset.2020.05.007 [2020]

10. A. Akhtar, S. Senthilmurugan, K. Mohanty, R Sundar, R. Unnikrishnan, U.S. Hareesh, "Sugarcane juice clarification by lanthanum phosphate nanofibril coated ceramic ultrafiltration membrane: PPO removal in absence of lime pre-treatment, fouling and cleaning studies", Separation and Purification Technology, 249, 117157 [2020]

11. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Kinetic analysis and pyrolysis behavior of waste biomass towards its bioenergy potential", Bioresource Technology, 311, 123480, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123480 [2020]

12. S. Bhoi, K. Mohanty, T. Banerjee, "Thermal Degradation and Kinetic Studies of Ionic Liquid and Mixed Solvent pretreated Indian Coals", International Journal of Oil, Gas and Coal Technology, 23, 218-239, https://doi.org/10.1504/IJOGCT.2020.105457 [2020]

13. S. Saran, K. Mohanty, "Facile Green Synthesis of Ag@g-C3N4 for Enhanced Photocatalytic and Catalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutant", Journal of Cluster Science, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10876-020-01816-5 [2020]

14. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis kinetics behavior and thermal pyrolysis of Samanea saman seed towards the production of renewable fuel", Journal of the Energy Institute, 93, 3, 1148-1162, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joei.2019.10.008 [2020]

15. M. Roy, K. Mohanty, "Valorization of waste eggshell-derived bioflocculant for harvesting T. obliquus: Process optimization, kinetic studies and recyclability of the spent medium for circular bioeconomy", Bioresource Technology, 307, 123205, https://doi.org/0.1016/j.biortech.2020.123205 [2020]

16. H. Vardhan, B. Mahato, S. Sasmal, K. Mohanty, "Production of Xylose from Pretreated Husk of Areca Nut", Journal of Natural Fibers , https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1731905 [2020]

17. S. Saran, K. Mohanty, "Facile green synthesis of magnetically separable Au-Pt@TiO2 nanocomposite for efficient catalytic reduction of organic pollutants and selective oxidation of glycerol", Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 830, 154636, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2020.154636 [2020]

18. N. Kumari, K. Gaurav, S.K. Samdarshi, A.S. Bhattacharyya, S. Paul, B. Rajbongshi, K. Mohanty, "Dependence of Photoactivity of Niobium Pentoxide (Nb2O5) on Crystalline Phase and Electrokinetic Potential of the Hydrocolloid", Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 208, 110408, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2020.110408 [2020]

19. S. K. Hotta, N. Sahoo, K. Mohanty, V. Kulkarni, "Ignition timing and compression ratio as effective means for the improvement in the operating characteristics of a biogas fueled spark ignition engine", Renewable Energy, 150, 854-867, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.12.145 [2020]

20. S. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Co-HTL of domestic sewage sludge and wastewater treatment derived microalgal biomass - An integrated biorefinery approach for sustainable biocrude production", Energy Conversion and Management, 204, 112312, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2019.112312 [2020]

21. S. Bera, K. Mohanty, "Areca nut (Areca catechu) husks and Luffa (Luffa cylindrica) sponge as microbial immobilization matrices for efficient phenol degradation", Journal of Water Process Engineering, 33, 100999, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.100999 [2020]

22. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, X. Wang, "Pyrolysis kinetic behavior and Py-GC-MS analysis of waste dahlia flowers into renewable fuel and value-added chemicals", Fuel, 260, 116338, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2019.116338 [2020]

23. B. Malakar, D. Das, K. Mohanty, "Optimization of glucose yield from potato and sweet lime peel waste through different pre-treatment techniques along with enzyme assisted hydrolysis towards liquid biofuel", Renewable Energy, 145, 2723-2732, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.08.037 [2020]

24. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, " Pyrolysis characteristics, fuel properties and compositional study of Madhuca longifolia seeds over metal oxide catalysts", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 10, 621-637, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-019-00469-3 [2020]

25. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Co-pyrolysis of waste biomass and waste plastics (polystyrene and waste nitrile gloves) into renewable fuel and value-added chemicals", Carbon Resources Conversion, 3, 145-155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crcon.2020.11.001 [2020]

26. B. Das, K. Mohanty, "Microwave induced one-pot conversion of D-glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by a novel sulfate-functionalized Sn-red mud catalyst", Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 6030-6044, https://pubs.rsc.org/en/journals/articlecollectionlanding?sercode=se&themeid=41ef7639-feef-4960-957e-0c985811fb9e [2020]

1. M. Roy, K. Mohanty, "A Comprehensive Review on Microalgal Harvesting Strategies: Current Status and Future Prospects", Algal Research, 44, 101683 [2019]

2. S. Mishra, M. Roy, K. Mohanty, "Microalgal bioenergy production under zero-waste biorefinery approach: Recent advances and future perspectives", Bioresource Technology, 292, 122008, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.122008 [2019]

3. G. Chatterjee, K.P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Effect of catalyst bed height on the yield and composition of non-edible seed pyrolytic oil", Waste and Biomass Valorization, 11, 4507-4519, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-019-00754-2 [2019]

4. B. Das, K. Mohanty, "Exploring the promotional effects of K, Sr and Mg on the catalytic stability of red mud for the synthesis of glycerol carbonate from renewable glycerol", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 58, 35, 15803-15817, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.9b00420 [2019]

5. R. K. Mishra, A. Sahoo, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis kinetics and synergistic effect in co-pyrolysis of Samanea saman seeds and polyethylene terephthalate using thermogravimetric analyser", Bioresource Technology, 289, 121608, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.121608 [2019]

6. S. Bera, H. Kauser, K. Mohanty, "Optimization of p-cresol Biodegradation using Novel Bacterial Strains Isolated from Petroleum Hydrocarbon Fallout", Journal of Water Process Engineering, 31, 100842., https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2019.100842 [2019]

7. R. K. Mishra, J. S. Iyer, K. Mohanty, "Conversion of waste biomass and waste nitrile gloves into renewable fuel", Waste Management, 89, 397-407, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2019.04.032 [2019]

8. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis of three waste biomass: Effect of biomass bed thickness and distance between successive beds on pyrolytic products yield and properties", Renewable Energy, 141, 549-558, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.04.044 [2019]

9. M. Dash, K. Mohanty, "Effect of different ionic liquids and anti-solvents on dissolution and regeneration of Miscanthus towards bioethanol", Biomass and Bioenergy, 124, 33-42, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2019.03.006 [2019]

10. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of pine sawdust (Pinus ponderosa) and Gulmohar seed (Delonix regia) towards production of fuel and chemicals", Materials Science for Energy Technologies, 2, 139-149, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mset.2018.12.004 [2019]

11. B. Das, K. Mohanty, "A green and facile production of catalysts from waste red mud for the one-pot synthesis of glycerol carbonate from glycerol", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 7, 102888, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2019.102888 [2019]

12. K. Samal, N. Raj, K. Mohanty, "Saponin extracted waste biomass of Sapindus mukorossi for adsorption of methyl violet dye in aqueous system", Surfaces and Interfaces, 14, 166-174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2018.12.009 [2019]

13. S. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Comprehensive characterization of microalgal isolates and lipid-extracted biomass as zero-waste bioenergy feedstock: An integrated bioremediation and biorefinery approach", Bioresource Technology, 273, 177-184, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.11.012 [2019]

14. S. K. Hotta, N. Sahoo, K. Mohanty, "Ignition Advancement Study for Optimized Characteristics of a Raw Biogas Operated Spark Ignition Engine", International Journal of Green Energy, 16, 101-113, https://doi.org/10.1080/15435075.2018.1544901 [2019]

15. S. K. Hotta, N. Sahoo, K. Mohanty, "Comparative assessment of a spark ignition engine fueled with gasoline and raw biogas", Renewable Energy, 134, 1307-1319, https://doi.org/10.1615/IHMTC-2017.2010 [2019]

16. H. Sahu, S. Dube, K. Mohanty, "MgO supported groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) shell for methanolysis of waste cooking oil", Waste and Biomass Valorization, 10, 2995-3008, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12649-018-0289-7 [2019]

1. M. Gebremedhin, S. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Augmentation of native microalgae based biofuel production through statistical optimization of campus sewage wastewater as low-cost growth media", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6, 6623-6632 [2018]

2. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Thermocatalytic conversion of non-edible Neem seeds towards clean fuel and chemicals", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 134, 83-92 [2018]

3. S. K. Hotta, N. Sahoo, K. Mohanty, P. Mahanta, "Effect of Compression Ratio on the Performance of a Constant Speed Spark Ignition Engine Operating on Raw Biogas", Journal of Energy and Environmental Sustainability, 5, 53-57 [2018]

4. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Simultaneous Ethanol and Hydrogen Production by Fermentation from Bon bogori (Ziziphus rugosa)", Renewable Energy Focus, 26, 71-80 [2018]

5. G. Chatterjee, K.P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Fuel properties and composition study of Cassia Siamea seed crude pyrolytic oil and char", Fuel, 234, 609-615 [2018]

6. G. Chatterjee, K.P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Fuel properties and composition study of Cassia Siamea seed crude pyrolytic oil and char", Fuel, 234, 609-615 [2018]

7. P. J. Sarma, K. Mohanty, "Epipremnum aureum and Dracaena braunii as indoor plants for enhanced bio-electricity generation in a plant microbial fuel cell (PMFC) with electrochemically modified carbon fiber brush anode", Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering, 126, 404-410 [2018]

8. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Performance of Halomonas sp. to reduce hexavalent chromium in batch and continuous fixed film reactor", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 6, 2561-2567 [2018]

9. K. Samal, K. Maiti, K. Mohanty, C. Das, "Ultrafiltration of Aqueous PVA using spinning basket membrane module", Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 229, 2-9 [2018]

10. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis kinetics and thermal behavior of waste sawdust biomass using thermogravimetric analysis", Bioresource Technology, 251, 63-74 [2018]

11. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Pyrolysis characteristics and kinetic parameters assessment of three waste biomass", Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 10, 0131021-18. [2018]

1. K. Samal, C. Das, K. Mohanty, "Application of saponin biosurfactant and its recovery in the MEUF process for removal of methyl violet from wastewater", Journal of Environmental Management, 203, 8-16 [2017]

2. G. Ganeshan, K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Degradation kinetic study of pyrolysis and co-pyrolysis of biomass with polyethyleneterephthalate (PET) using Coats-Redfern method", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 10.1007/s10973-017-6597-5, 1-14 [2017]

3. S. Bera, A.S. Roy, K. Mohanty, "Biodegradation of phenol by a native mixed bacterial culture isolated from crude oil contaminated site", International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation, 121, 107-113 [2017]

4. H. Sahu, K. Mohanty, "One pot peroxidation of Oleic acid rich Azadirachta indica oil over bio-waste derived heterogeneous catalyst", The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 9999, 1-12 [2017]

5. K. Samal, C. Das, K. Mohanty, "Eco-friendly biosurfactant saponin for the solubilization of cationic and anionic dyes in aqueous system. Dyes and Pigments", Dyes and Pigments, 140, 100-108 [2017]

6. K. Samal, K. Mohanty, C. Das, "Treatment of Pb Ion Contaminated Wastewater Using Hazardous Parthenium (P. Hysterophorus L.) Weed", Water Science and Technology, 75, 427-438 [2017]

1. G. Ganeshan, K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Thermo-chemical conversion of mango seed kernel and shell to value added products", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 121, 403-408 [2016]

2. S. Bhoi, K. Mohanty, T. Banerjee, "Quantum Chemical Insights and Continuum Solvation Predictions on the Dissolution of Bituminous and Anthracite Coal in Ionic Liquid", Journal of Molecular Liquids [2016]

3. S. Bhoi, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Beneficiation of Indian coals using Ionic Liquids", Fuel Processing Technology [2016]

4. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Stability Analysis of Mahua Seed and Waste Polystyrene Co-pyrolytic Oil", International Journal of Renewable Energy and Its Commercialization, 2, 1-7 [2016]

5. M. Koul, K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Effect of Catalytic Vapour Cracking on Fuel Properties and Composition of Castor Seed Pyrolytic Oil", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 10.1016/j.jaap.2016.04.014 [2016]

6. K. Samal, C. Das, K. Mohanty, "Development of Hybrid Membrane Process for Pb bearing Wastewater Treatment", Journal of Water Process Engineering, 10, 30-38 [2016]

7. H. Sahu, K. Mohanty, "Pseudo-first order reaction kinetics and thermodynamic properties study of neem oil esterification using MgO grafted natural hydroxyapatite", RSC Advances, 6, 890-8892 [2016]

8. A. Difusa, K. Mohanty, V.V. Goud, "The chemometrics approach applied to FTIR spectral data for the analysis of lipid content in microalgae cultivated in different nitrogen sources", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-7 [2016]

9. S. Bhoi, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Insights of the Combustion and Pyrolysis behavior of Three Coals using Reactive Molecular Dynamic Simulation", RSC Advances, 6, 2559-2570 [2016]

1. H Sahu, K Mohanty , , "Al grafted natural hydroxyapatite for Neem oil Transesterification: Kinetic study at optimal point", Chemical Engineering Journal, 280, 564-574 [2015]

2. S. Basu, A. Sarma Roy, A. K. Ghoshal, K. Mohanty, "Operational strategies for maximizing CO2 utilization efficiency by the novel microalga Scenedesmus obliquus SA1 cultivated in lab scale photobioreactor", Algal Research, 12, 249-257 [2015]

3. S. R. Pilli, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Ionic Liquids as Green Solvents for the Treatment of Endocrine Disrupting Compounds Using Liquid Membranes", South Asian Journal of Experimental Biology, 5, 258-270 [2015]

4. M. Dash, V. V. Dasu, K. Mohanty, "Physico-chemical characterization of Miscanthus, Castor and Jatropha towards Biofuel production", Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 7, 043124, 1-13 [2015]

5. H. Sahu, K. Mohanty, "Al grafted natural hydroxyapatite for Neem oil Transesterification: Kinetic study at optimal point", Chemical Engineering Journal, 280, 564-574 [2015]

6. A. Difusa, K. Mohanty, V.V. Goud, "Effect of light intensity and pH condition on the growth, biomass and lipid content of microalgae Scenedesmus species,", Biofuels, 6, 37-44 [2015]

7. S. R. Pilli, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "HOMO-LUMO Energy Interactions between Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals and Ionic Liquids using Density Functional Theory: Evaluation and Comparison", Journal of Molecular Liquids, 207, 112-124 [2015]

8. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Co-pyrolysis of Karanja and Niger seeds with waste polystyrene to produce liquid fuel", Fuel, 153, 492-498 [2015]

1. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Effect of Co-pyrolysis of Mahua Seed and Waste Polystyrene on Quality of Liquid Fuel", Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 6, 053142, 1-13 [2014]

2. M. Koul, K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Thermo-chemical conversion of Kusum seed: A possible route to produce alternate fuel and chemicals", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, 110, 291-296 [2014]

3. S. R. Pilli, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Liquid-liquid equilibrium (LLE) data for ternary mixtures of [C4DMIM]-[PF6]+[PCP]+[water] and [C4DMIM][PF6]+[PA]+[water] at T = 298.15 K and p = 1 atm", Fluid Phase Equilibria, 381, 12-19 [2014]

4. S. Bhoi, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Molecular dynamic simulation of spontaneous combustion and pyrolysis of brown coal using ReaxFF", Fuel, 136, 326-333 [2014]

5. S. R. Pilli, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "1-Butyl-2,3-dimethylimidazolium hexafluorophosphate as a Green Solvent for the Extraction of Endosulfan from Aqueous Solution Using Supported Liquid Membrane", Chemical Engineering Journal, 257, 56-65 [2014]

6. S. Basu, A. Sarma Roy, K. Mohanty, A. K. Ghoshal, "CO2 biofixation and carbonic anhydrase activity in Scenedesmus obliquus SA1 cultivated in large scale open system", Bioresource Technology, 164, 323-330 [2014]

7. S. Bhoi, D. Dey, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Solid-Liquid Equilibria Predictions for the Dissolution of Brown Coal in Ionic Liquids using a Continuum Solvation Model", Fuel Processing Technology, 126, 112-121 [2014]

8. b, K. Mohant, "Performance of different ionic liquids to remove phenol from aqueous solutions using supported liquid membrane", Desalination and Water Treatment, 1-11 [2014]

9. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Production and characterization of pyrolytic oil by catalytic pyrolysis of Niger seed", Fuel, 126, 109-115 [2014]

10. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Mechanism of Cr(VI) bioaccumulation by Phanerochaete Chrysosporium", Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 13, 281-287 [2014]

11. S. R. Pilli, K. Mohanty, T. Banerjee, "Extraction of phthalic acid from aqueous solution by using ionic liquids: A quantum chemical approach", International Journal of Thermodynamics, 17, 42-51 [2014]

12. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Kinetic study and thermal analysis of the pyrolysis of non-edible oilseed powders by thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetric analysis", Renewable Energy, 63, 337-344 [2014]

13. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Comparison of yield and fuel properties of thermal and catalytic Mahua seed pyrolytic oil", Fuel, 117, 372-380 [2014]

14. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Thermal and catalytic pyrolysis of Karanja seed to produce liquid fuel", Fuel, 115, 434-442 [2014]

1. M. Dash, V. V. Dasu, K. Mohanty, "Non-isothermal kinetic study of three lignocellulosic biomass using model-free methods", Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy, 5, 063101-063109 [2013]

2. C.V. Manohar, D. Rabari, A.A.P. Kumar, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Liquid-liquid equilibria studies on ammonium and phosphonium based ionic liquid-aromatic-aliphatic component at T=298.15 K and p=1 bar: Correlations and a-priori predictions", Fluid Phase Equilibria, 360, 392-400 [2013]

3. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Dilute sulfuric acid pretreatment of Bon bogori (Ziziphus rugosus): proselyte to amorphous biomass for biofuel production", Journal of Bioprocess Engineering and Biorefinery, 2, 225-229 [2013]

4. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Isolation, identification and characterization of Cr(VI) reducing Bacillus cereus from chromium contaminated soil", Chemical Engineering Journal, 230, 1-9 [2013]

5. S. Basu, A. Sarma Roy, K. Mohanty, A. K. Ghoshal, "Enhanced CO2 sequestration by a novel microalga: Scenedesmus obliquus SA1 isolated from bio-diversity hotspot region of Assam, India", Bioresource Technology, 143, 369-377 [2013]

6. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Delignification Kinetics of lime pretreatment- An ineluctable tread for augmenting enzymatic hydrolysis", Journal of Biobased Materials and Bioenergy, 5, 033111-033113 [2013]

7. S. R. Pilli, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Ionic liquids as green solvents for the extraction of endosulfan from aqueous solution: A quantum chemical approach", Chemical Products and Process Modeling, 8, 1-14 [2013]

8. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Bioreduction of Cr(VI) using live and immobilized Phanerochaete chrysosporium", Desalination and Water Treatment, 51, 3482-3488 [2013]

9. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Determination of salutary parameters to facilitate bio-energy production from three uncommon biomasses using thermogravimetric analysis", Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 111, 1649-1655 [2013]

10. C. V. Manohar, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Co-Solvent effects for aromatic extraction with ionic liquids", Journal of Molecular Liquids, 180, 145-153 [2013]

11. A. Panigrahi, S. R. Pilli, K. Mohanty, "Selective separation of Bisphenol A from aqueous solution using supported ionic liquid membrane", Separation and Purification Technology, 107, 70-78 [2013]

12. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Bioreduction of chromate by immobilized cells of Halomonas sp.", International Journal of Energy and Environment, 4, 349-356 [2013]

1. S. R. Pilli, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Biosorption of Cr(VI) on immobilized Hydrilla verticillata in a continuous up-flow packed bed: prediction of kinetic parameters and breakthrough curves", Desalination and Water Treatment, 50, 115-124 [2012]

2. S. R. Pilli, T. Banerjee, K. MohantY, "Extraction of Pentachlorophenol and Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane from Aqueous Solutions using Ionic Liquids", Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 18, 1983-1996 [2012]

3. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Bioreduction of hexavalent chromium by free cells and cell free extracts of Halomonas sp.", hemical Engineering Journal, 203, 415-422 [2012]

4. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Ultrasound assisted lime pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass towards bioethanol production", Energy and Fuels, 26, 3777-3784 [2012]

5. S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Bioreduction of Hexavalent Chromium by Live and Active Phanerochaete chrysosporium: Kinetics and Modeling", CLEAN: Soil, Air, Water, 40, 746-751 [2012]

6. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Characterization of biomasses available in the region of North-East India for production of biofuels", Biomass and Bioenergy, 45, 212-220 [2012]

7. H. Kumar, K. Mohanty, "Kinetic modeling of phenol biodegradation by mixed microbial culture in static batch mode", Asian Journal of Water, Environment and Pollution, 9, 19-24 [2012]

8. B. Pradhan, S. Murugavelh, K. Mohanty, "Phenol Biodegradation by Indigenous Mixed Microbial Consortium: Kinetics of Growth and Inhibition", Environmental Engineering Science, 29, 86-92 [2012]

9. S. Jana, M. K. Purkait, K. Mohanty, "Polymer enhanced ultrafiltration of mercury using chitosan impregnated ceramic membrane", Desalination and Water Treatment, 37, 321-330 [2012]

1. P. Mittal, S. Jana, K. Mohanty, "Synthesis of Low-Cost Hydrophilic Ceramic-Polymeric Composite Membrane for Treatment of Oily Wastewater", Desalination, 282, 54-62 [2011]

2. S. Sasmal, V.V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Optimization of the acid catalyzed pretreatment of areca nut husk fiber using the Taguchi design method", Biosystems Engineering, 110, 465-472 [2011]

3. L. Kumar, T. Banerjee, K. Mohanty, "Prediction of selective extraction of Cresols from aqueous solutions by ionic liquids using theoretical approach", Separation Science and Technology, 43, 2075-2087 [2011]

4. V. Venugopal, K. Mohanty, "Biosorptive uptake of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions by Parthenium hysterophorous weed: Equilibrium,kinetics and thermodynamic studies", Chemical Engineering Journal, 174, 151-158 [2011]

5. S. Jana, M. K. Purkait, K. Mohanty, "Clay supported polyvinyl acetate coated composite membrane by modified dip coating method: Application for the purification of lysozyme from chicken egg white", Journal of Membrane Science, 382, 243-251 [2011]

6. S. Kondapalli, K. Mohanty, "Influence of Temperature on Equilibrium, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Parameters of Biosorption of Cr(VI) onto Fish Scales as Suitable Biosorbent", Journal of Water Resource and Protection, 3, 429-439 [2011]

7. S. Jana, A, Saikia, M. K. Purkait, K. Mohanty, "Chitosan based ceramic ultrafiltration membrane: Preparation, characterization and application to remove Hg(II) and As(III) using polymer enhanced ultrafiltration", Chemical Engineering Journal, 170, 209-219 [2011]

8. S. Jana, M. K. Purkait, K. Mohanty, "Preparation and Characterizations of Ceramic Microfiltration Membrane: Effect of Inorganic Precursors on Membrane Morphology", Separation Science and Technology, 46, 33-45 [2011]

1. S. R. Pilli, V. V. Goud, K. Mohanty, "Biosorption of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solutions onto Hydrilla Verticillata Weed: Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamic Studies", Environmental Engineering and Management Journal, 92, 1715-1726 [2010]

2. S. Jana, M. K. Purkait, K. Mohanty, "Removal of Crystal Violet by Advanced Oxidation and Microfiltration", Applied Clay Science, 50, 337-341 [2010]

1. K. Mohanty, J. T. Naidu, B. C. Meikap, M. N. Biswas, "Removal of Crystal Violet from Wastewater by Activated Carbons Prepared from Rice Husk", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 45, 5165-5171 [2006]

1. K. Mohanty, M. Jha, B. C. Meikap and M. N. Biswas, "Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbons from Terminalia Arjuna Nut with Zinc Chloride Activation for the Removal of Phenol from Wastewater", Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 44, 11, 4128-4138 [2005]

2. V. V. Goud, K. Mohanty, M. S. Rao, N. S. Jayakumar, "Phenol Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using Tamarind Nut Shell Activated Carbon: Batch and Column Study", Chemical Engineering Technology, 28, 7, 814-821 [2005]

3. V. V. Goud, K. Mohanty, M. S. Rao, N. S. Jayakumar, "Prediction of Mass Transfer Coefficient in a Packed Bed Using Tamarind Nut Shell Activated Carbon to Remove Phenol", Chemical Engineering Technology, 28, 9, 991-997 [2005]

4. K. Mohanty, D. Das, M. N. Biswas, "Adsorption of Phenol from Aqueous Solutions Using Activated Carbons Prepared from Tectona grandis sawdust by ZnCl2 Activation", Chemical Engineering Journal, 115, 121-131 [2005]

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1. K. Mohanty, D. Das, M.N. Biswas, "Development of a Multistage External Loop Airlift Reactor for Wastewater Treatment", VDM Verlag, Germany, 978-3-639-29875-8 (2010)

2. K. Mohanty and M.K. Purkait, "Membrane Technologies and Applications", CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, USA, 978-1-4398-0526-8 (2012)

1. K. Mohanty and R. Ghosh, "Gas-sparged Ultrafiltration: Recent Trends", Membrane and Desalination Technologies, Vol. 13: Handbook of Environmental Engineering, (Editors: L. K. Wang, J. P. Chen, Y. Hung and N. K. Shammas),Membrane and Desalination Technologies, Vol. 13: Handbook of Environmental Engineering, (Editors: L. K. Wang, J. P. Chen, Y. Hung and N. K. Shammas) (2008)

2. K. Mohanty and D. Das, "Kinetics of Biohydrogen Production by Dark Fermentation Processes", State of the Art and Progress in Production of Biohydrogen (Editors: Nuri Azbar and David Levin),Bentham Science Publishers (2011)

3. S. Jana, M. K. Purkait, K. Mohanty, "Preparation and Applications of Zeolite Membranes: A Review", Membrane Technologies and Applications (Editors: K. Mohanty and M.K. Purkait),CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, USA (2012)

4. S. Sharma, K. Mohanty, "Membranes for Fuel Cell Application: Hybrid Organic and Inorganic Membranes", Membrane Technologies and Applications (Editors: K. Mohanty and M.K. Purkait),CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, USA (2012)

5. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Thermal and catalytic cracking of non-edible oil seeds to liquid fuel", Recent Advances in Bioenergy Research, Vol. III (Editors: S. Kumar, A.K. Sarma, S.K. Tyagi, Y.K. Yadav),SSS-NIRE Publications (2014)

6. S. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "Growth Characteristics of Different Algal Species", Algal Biorefinery: an Integrated Approach (Editor: D. Das),Springer (2015)

7. A. Difusa, K. Mohanty, V.V. Goud, "Advancement and challenges in harvesting techniques for recovery of microalgae biomass", Environmental Sustainability-Role of Green Technologies (Editor: P. Thangavel),Springer (2015)

8. H. Sahu, K. Mohanty, "Transesterification of Neem Oil Using Na Ion Doped Waste Fishbone", Proceedings of the First International Conference on Recent Advances in Bioenergy Research (Editors: S. Kumar, S.K. Khanal, Y.K. Yadav),Springer (2016)

9. S. Sevda, P. J. Sarma, K. Mohanty, T. R. Sreekrishnan, D. Pant, "Waste to Wealth", Microbial Fuel Cell Technology for Bioelectricity Generation from Wastewaters (Editors: R.R. Singhania, R. A. Agarwal, R. P. Kumar, R.K. Sukumaran),Springer (2017)

10. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty,De, S., Bandyopadhyay, S., Assadi, M., Mukherjee, D.A., "Mahua and Neem seeds as sustainable renewable resources towards producing clean fuel and chemicals", Sustainable Energy Technology & Policies – A Transformational Journey,Springer (2018)

11. P. J. Sarma, K. Mohanty, "An Insight into Plant microbial fuel cells: A promising biosystems engineering", Bioelectrochemical Interface Engineering,Wiley, (Editors: R.N. Krishnaraj, R. Sani) (2018)

12. R. K. Mishra, K. Mohanty, "An overview of techno-economic analysis of thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic biomass and life cycle assessment", Recent Advancements in Biofuels and Bioenergy Utilization, (Editors: P.K. Sarangi, S. Nanda, P. Mohanty),Springer Nature, Singapore (2018)

13. P. J. Sarma, K. Mohanty, "Bioelectricity from Municipal Waste", Waste to Sustainable Energy: MFCs - Prospects through Prognosis, (Editors: L. Singh, D.M. Mahapatra),CRC Press, USA. (2018)

14. K. P. Shadangi, K. Mohanty, "Effect of Upgrading Techniques on Fuel properties and Composition of Bio-oil", Advances in Biofeedstocks and Biofuels, Volume 3: Liquid Biofuel Production (Editors: G. Chaudhary),Scrivener Publishing LLC, USA (2018)

15. K. Samal, C. Das, K. Mohanty, "Adsorption-membrane filtration hybrid process in wastewater treatment", Membrane Technology: An Approach towards Sustainable Solutions in Water, Health, Energy and the Environment (Editors: S. Sridhar, R.S. Kumar),CRC Press, USA (2018)