Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

April 21, 2022 by Biswa Nath Ghosh
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Rokhum

Associate Professor
Department: Chemistry
Phone: 9485140599
Email: rokhum@che.nits.ac.in

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AREA OF INTEREST AND SPECIALIZATION (INCLUDING RESEARCH AREA)

  1. Organic Chemistry
  2. Renewable Energy
  3. Material Chemistry
  4. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  1. Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at National Institute of Technology Silchar (November 2023 – till date)
  2. Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at National Institute of Technology Silchar (August 2013 – November 2023)
  3. Postdoctoral research (2019-2021), Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge, UK under the supervision of Prof. Andrew EH Wheatly

SHORT BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH

Dr. Samuel L Rokhum is presently an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, NIT Silchar. He completed his PhD in Chemistry from the North Easter Hill University, Shillong, India in 2012 under the supervision of Prof. Ghanashyam Bez. He further did his postdoctoral study at the Department of Chemistry, Cambridge University, UK under Prof. Andrew EH Wheatley during 2019-2021, where he worked on the synthesis and applications of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). So far, five (5) students have obtained a PhD degree under his supervision and currently supervising nine (9) PhD students. He has published 110+ research papers in highly reputed journals, and several book chapters. He has authored and edited one book each published by Wiley, UK. He was granted a German patent recently.  He currently serves as Academic Editor of International Journal of Energy Research (Hindawi / Wiley) Journal of Chemistry (Hindawi) and Associate Editor of Frontiers in Chemistry (Frontiers). His area of research includes renewable energy, synthetic chemistry, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), biomass valorization.

SUBJECTS TAUGHT (INCLUDING SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING)

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Physical methods in Chemistry
  • Engineering Chemistry

MEMBER

  • Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Kolkata: Life member
  • Chemical Research Society of India (CSRI), Bangalore: Life member.
  • Biotechnology Research Society of India (BRSI), Thiruvananthapuram: Life member
  • International Society for Energy, Environment and Sustainability (ISEES), Kanpur: Life member

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

  • CSIR-UGC NET
  • CSIR-SRF
  • DBT-RA (2013): Worked under the supervision of Prof. Ganesh Pandey at Centre of Bio-Medical Research (CBMR), SGPGIMS Campus, Lucknow, UP, India.
  • DST-SERB Fast Tract Young Scientist Award with Project
  • Academic Editor

– Journal of Chemistry (Hindawi). Impact Factor: 3.2

– International Journal of Energy Research (Hindawi / Wiley) IF: 4.672

– Journal of Nanotechnology (Hindawi) IF: 4.2

  • Associate Editor – Frontiers in Chemistry (Frontiers) Impact factor: 5.545
  • Paper HIGHLIGHTED by SYNFACTS due to its important insight (Alcohol Protection–Deprotection Catalyzed by Fe3O4-Supported Silica Sulfuric Acid, Synfacts 2018; 14(03): 0320, DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1609277).
  • Guest Editor: Current Organic Chemistry (Bentham Science Publisher)
  • Guest Editor: Current Medicinal Chemistry (Bentham Science Publisher)
  • Editorial Board Member: Current Microwave Chemistry (Emerging Science Citation Indexed journal of BSP)
  • “Outstanding Reviewer Award 2020” by IOP Publishing, Journal name: Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
  • Top 5% author of Highly Cited Indian authors with Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITY

INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS

  1. Kankana Saikia, N Shaemningwar Moyon, Ramón Piloto-Rodríguez, Feng Chai, Sanjay Basumatary, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2023). Process optimization and kinetic studies of Musa glauca catalyzed biodiesel production. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2023.101271. Impact factor 6.
  2. Michael VL Chhandama, Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Supongsenla Ao, Alongkrita Chumpi Chetia, Kumudini Belur Satyan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Microalgae as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel and other production industries: Prospects and challenges. Energy Nexus. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2023.100255. Impact factor: Pending
  3. Veerappan Karthik, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy (2023). Copper-based Metal Organic Frameworks as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reaction. ChemistrySelect. 8(37), e202301959. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202301959. Impact factor 2.3.
  4. Shikhasmita Das, Jasha Momo H. Anal, Pranjal Kalita, Lakshi Saikia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2023). Process optimization of biodiesel production using waste snail shell as a highly active nanocatalyst. International Journal of Energy Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/6676844. Impact factor 4.6.
  5. Narita Chanthon, Nattawadee Munbupphachart, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Worapon Kiatkittipong, Doonyapong Wongsawaeng, Weerinda Mens, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Suttichai Assabumrungrat (2023). Metal loading on CaO/Al2O3 pellet catalyst as a booster for transesterification in biodiesel production. Renewable Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.119336. Impact factor 8.7.
  6. Bisheswar Karmakar, Ayan Datta, Jyoti Ranjan Mishra, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2023). Catalysed biodiesel synthesis from non-edible Nagkesar and Rubber seed oil blends using C1-C3 alcohol mixtures: Process optimization, kinetics and thermodynamics. Bioresource Technology Reports. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101618. Impact factor 7.8.
  7. Durairaj, T. Maruthavanan, S. Manjunathan, Saminathan Subashini, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gurunathan Baskar (2023). Microwave assisted synthesis, characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a cobalt (II) complex with a novel Schiff base ligand derived from phenylacetyl urea and salicylaldehyde. Journal of Molecular Structure. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136650. Impact factor 3.8.
  8. Wasi Ur Rahman, Rashid Imran Ahmad Khan, Sadaf Ahmad, Syed Mohd Yahya, Zahid A. Khan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2023). Valorizing waste palm oil towards biodiesel production using calcareous eggshell based heterogeneous catalyst.  Bioresource Technology Reports. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2023.101584. Impact factor 7.8.
  9. Pravin Ravichandran, Baskar Gurunathan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi (2023). Comprehensive assessment of biorefinery potential for biofuels production from macroalgal biomass: Towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy and greener future. Chemosphere. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139724. Impact factor 8.8.
  10. Md Shahadat Hossain, Baskaran Palanivel, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Muthamizh Selvamani, Siva Vadivel, Ali Alsulmi, Romulo R. Macadangdang Jr., Arunmetha Sundaramoorthy (2023). Bismuth Ferrite (BiFeO3) 2D-Nanoflakes for the Photocatalytic Degradation of Chromogenic Dyes under Solar Irradiation.  Surfaces and Interfaces. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103240. Impact factor 6.2.
  11. Ananya Satapathy, Kankana Saikia, and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Biodiesel Production Using a Banana Peel Extract-Mediated Highly Basic Heterogeneous Nanocatalyst. Sustainability. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/su151411332. Impact factor 3.9.
  12. Arpita Das, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Green and economical synthesis of glycerol carbonate via microwave-assisted glycerol transesterification over calcined Mangifera indica peel ash derived catalyst. Science Talks. DOI:    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2023.100266. Impact factor pending.
  13. Kankana Saikia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Microwave assisted solketal production by acetalization of glycerol – A byproduct of biodiesel production using functionalized cellulose catalyst. Science Talks. DOI:   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2023.100265. Impact factor pending.
  14. Supongsenla Ao, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Biomass derived heterogenous catalyst for synthesis of solketal from biodiesel byproduct glycerol. Science Talks. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2023.100264. Impact factor pending.
  15. Joseph V.L. Ruatpuia, Gopinath Halder, Sakar Mohan, Baskar Gurunathan, Hui Li, Fang Chai, Sanjay Basumatary, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using ZIF-8 MOF-derived nanocatalyst: A process optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and life cycle cost analysis. Energy Conversion and Management. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117418. Impact factor 10.4.
  16. Green synthesis of CaO nanocatalyst using watermelon peels for biodiesel production. Subhasmita Sahu, Kankana Saikia, Baskar Gurunathan, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Molecular Catalysis. 113342. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113342. Impact factor 4.6.
  17. Geerthana Mummoorthi, Silambarasan Arjunan, Manikam Selvaraj, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Navaneethan Mani, Sivakumar Periyasamy, Ramesh Rajendran (2023). High-performance solid-state asymmetric Supercapacitor based on α-Fe2O3/r-GO/GCN composite electrode material for energy storage application. Surfaces and Interfaces. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103166. Impact factor 6.2.
  18. Arpita Das, Pravin Kodgire, Hu Li, Sanjay Basumatary, Gurunathan Baskar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Recent advances in conversion of glycerol- a byproduct of biodiesel production to glycerol carbonate. Journal of Chemistry. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/8730221. Impact factor 3.
  19. Periyasami Prabakaran, Gowdhaman Arumugam, Perumal Ramu, Manikam Selvaraj, Mohammed A. Assiri, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Silambarasan Arjunan, Ramesh Rajendran (2023). Construction of hierarchical MnMoO4 nanostructures on Ni foam for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors. Surfaces and Interfaces. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103086. Impact factor 6.2.
  20. Biswajit Nath, Bhimraj Basumatary, Nijwm Wary, Usha Rani Basumatary, Jili Basumatary, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum , Mohammad Azam, Kim Min, Sanjay Basumatary (2023). International Journal of Energy Research. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/7208754. Impact factor 4.6.
  21. Periyasami Prabakaran, Gowdhaman Arumugam, Perumal Ramu, Manickam Selvaraj, Mohammed A. Assiri, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sivakumar Periyasamy, Silambarasan Arjunan, Ramesh Rajendran (2023). Preparation and characterization of carbon quantum dots grafted Co3O4 nanocomposite for supercapacitors application. Surfaces and Interfaces. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103153. Impact factor 6.2.
  22. Nabanita Ghosh, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2023). Ethical issues pertaining to sustainable biodiesel synthesis over trans/esterification process. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy. 33, 101123. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2023.101123. Impact factor 6.
  23. Tribhuvan Kushwaha, Supongsenla Ao, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Baskar Gurunathan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Esterification of oleic acid to biodiesel using biowaste-based solid acid catalyst under microwave irradiation. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14170. Impact factor 2.8.
  24. Arpita Das, Hui Li, Rupam Kataki, Pratibha S Agrawal, N.S. Moyon, Baskar Gurunathan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Terminalia arjuna bark – A highly efficient renewable heterogeneous base catalyst for biodiesel production. Renewable Energy. 212, 185-196. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.05.066. Impact factor 8.7.
  25. Kankana Saikia, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Baskar Singh, Patraick U Okoya, Umer Rashid, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Sulphonated cellulose-based carbon as a green heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization and kinetic studies. Biomass and Bioenergy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106799. Impact factor 6.
  26. Shiva Prasad Gouda, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Robust microwave-assisted sulfonic acid-functionalized metal-organic framework UiO-66 for biodiesel production. Science Talks. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sctalk.2023.100242. Impact factor pending.
  27. Rajendiran Naveenkumar, Jayaraj Iyyappan, Ravichandran Pravind, Seifedine Kadry, Jeehoon Han, Raveendran Sindhu, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gurunathan Baskar (2023). A strategic review on sustainable approaches in municipal solid waste management and energy recovery: Role of artificial intelligence, economic stability and life cycle assessment. Bioresource Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.129044. Impact factor 11.4.
  28. Supongsenla Ao, Lana A Alghamdi, Thomas Kress, Manickam Selvaraj, Gopinath Halder, Andrew E. H. Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Microwave-assisted valorization of glycerol to solketal using biomass-derived heterogeneous catalyst. Fuel. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128190. Impact factor 7.4.
  29. Rhithuparna D, Shiva P Gouda, Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Sanjay Basumatary, Pravin Kodgire, Gopinath Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using bio-waste catalyst: Process optimization using response surface methodology and kinetic study. Scientific Reports. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-29883-4. Impact factor 4.6.
  30. Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Bishwajit Changmai, Aayush Pathak, Lana Alghamdi, Thomas Kress, Gopinath Halder, Andrew EH Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Green biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil using a carbon-based solid acid catalyst: A process optimization study. Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.041. Impact factor 8.7.
  31. Nabanita Ghosh, Rhithuparna D, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2023). Sulphonic-acid functionalized novel Limonia acidissima carbonaceous catalyst for biodiesel synthesis Millettia pinnata oil: Optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and cost analysis. Journal of Cleaner Production. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136362. Impact factor 11.1.
  32. Biswajit Nath, Bipul Das, Pranjal Kalita, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sujata Brahma, Bidangshri Basumatary, Sanjay Basumatary (2023). Musa champa peduncle waste-derived efficient catalyst: Studies of biodiesel synthesis, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics. Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2023.126976. Impact factor 9.
  33. Supongsenla Ao, Hu Li, Michael VL Chhandama, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Microwave-assisted sustainable production of biodiesel: A comprehensive review. Current Microwave Chemistry. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2213335610666230223100707. Impact factor pending.
  34. Panidaporn Ritprasert; Kanokwan Ngaosuwan; Chatchawan Sookman; Worapon Kiatkittipong; Doonyapong Wongsawaeng; Weerinda Mens-Appamana; Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum; Suttichai Assabumrungrat (2023). In-situ synergistic effect of ultrasonic irradiation and solvent addition for enhancing CaO catalyzed transesterification. Fuel, 338, 127305. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127305. Impact factor 7.4.
  35. Pritam Kaur, Madhu Khatri, Gursharan Singh, Manickam Selvaraj, Mohammed A. Assiri, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Shailendra Kumar Aryab, Sumathi Jones, Babett Greff, Soon Woong Chang, Balasubramani Ravindran, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi (2023). Xylopentose production from crop residue employing xylanase enzyme. Bioresource Technology, 128572. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128572. Impact factor 11.4.
  36. Pratibha S Agrawal, Pramod N Belkhode, Dipika S Brijpuriya, Shiva P Gouda, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Stimulation in Fullerene for Adsorbing Pollutant Gases: A Review. Chemical Physics Impact, 100156. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2022.100156. Impact factor 2.2.
  37. Sujata Brahma, Bidangshri Basumatary, Siri Fung Basumatary, Bipul Das, Sanfaori Brahma, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sanjay Basumatary (2023). Biodiesel production from quinary oil mixture using highly efficient Musa chinensis based heterogeneous catalyst. Fuel, 336, 127150. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.127150. Impact factor 7.4.
  38. Esther O Babatunde, Saka H Bamidele, Fatai A Aderibigbe, Adeyinka S Yusuff, Bisheswar Karmakar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2022). Valorization of restaurant waste oil and cow-bone doped siliceous termite hills towards biodiesel production: Kinetics and thermodynamics Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, Volume 30, 100895. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2022.100895. Impact factor 6.
  39. Shiva Prasad Gouda, Jasha Momo H. Anal, Puneet Kumar, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Umer Rashid, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using UiO-66 MOF derived nanocatalyst: Process optimization using response surface methodology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111312. Impact factor 3.9.
  40. Yixuan Liua, Mingrui Li, Tengyu Liua, Jinyu Tan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Heng Zhang, Song Yang, Hu Li (2022). Hydrophobic species-enabled acid-base multi-catalysis for stereoselective access to renewable trans-anethole. Dalton Trans., DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2DT02502G. Impact factor 4.
  41. Fanai Lalsangpuii, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Fanai Nghakliana, Lal Fakawmi, Joseph V. L. Ruatpuia, Esther Laltlanmawii, Ralte Lalfakzuala, Zothan Siama. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Spilanthes acmella Leaf Extract and its Antioxidant-Mediated Ameliorative Activity against Doxorubicin-Induced Toxicity in Dalton’s Lymphoma Ascites (DLA)-Bearing Mice. ACS Omega 2022 7 (48), 44346-44359. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.2c05970. Impact factor 4.1.
  42. Shiva Prasad Gouda, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Metal-organic framework as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: a review. Chemical Engineering Journal Advances. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ceja.2022.100415. Impact factor pending.
  1. Hafiza Qurat ul Ain Sami, Muhammad Asif Hanif, Umer Rashid, Shafaq Nisar, Ijaz Ahmad Bhatti, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Toshiki Tsubota, Ali Alsalme (2022). Environmentally Safe Magnetic Nanocatalyst for the Production of Biodiesel from Pongamia pinnata Oil. Catalysts. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12101266. Impact factor 3.9.
  2. Arpita Das, Da Shi, Gopinath Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Microwave-assisted synthesis of glycerol carbonate by transesterification of glycerol using Mangifera indica peel calcined ash as catalyst. Fuel, Volume 330, 15 December 2022, 125511. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125511 .Impact factor 7.4.
  3. Kankana Saikia, Kalyani Rajkumari, N. Shaemningwar Moyon, Sanjay Basumatary, Gopinath Halder, Umer Rashid, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Sulphonated biomass-based catalyst for solketal synthesis by acetalization of glycerol – a byproduct of biodiesel production. Fuel Processing Technology, Volume 238, 15 December 2022, 107482. Impact Factor: 8.129, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2022.107482. Impact factor 7.5.
  4. Shiva Prasad Gouda, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Manickam Selvaraj, Gopinath Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Microwave assisted biodiesel production using sulfonic acid-functionalized metal-organic frameworks UiO-66 as a heterogeneous catalyst. Energy. 2022, 197, 161-169. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.07.06. Impact factor 8.7.
  5. Shamim Islam, Bidangshri Basumatary, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Prince Kumar Mochahari, SanjayBasumatary (2022). Advancement in utilization of nanomaterials as efficient and recyclable solid catalyst for biodiesel synthesis. Cleaner Chemical Engineering. 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clce.2022.100043. Impact factor pending.
  6. Supongsenla Ao, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Recent advances in the valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal. Chem. 2022. IF: 3.2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4938672. Impact factor 3.
  7. Manoj Kumar Kumawat, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Biodiesel production from oleic acid using biomass-derived sulfonated orange peel catalyst. Catal. 2022. Invited for a Special Issue: “Rising Stars in Asia’. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fctls.2022.914670. Impact factor pending.
  8. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*, Bishwajit Changmai, Thomas Cress, Andrew EH Wheatley (2022). A one-pot route to tunable sugar-derived sulfonated carbon catalysts for sustainable production of biodiesel by fatty acid esterification. Energy. 2022, 184, 908-919 Impact Factor: 8.6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.12.001. Impact factor 8.7.
  9. Warisara Woranuch; Kanokwan Ngaosuwan; Worapon Kiatkittipong; Doonyapong Wongsawaeng; Weerinda Appamana; Jon Powell; Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum; Suttichai Assabumrungrat (2022). Fine-tuned fabrication parameters of CaO catalyst pellets for transesterification of palm oil to biodiesel. Fuel, 2022, Volume 323, 1 September 2022, 124356. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.124356. Impact factor 7.4.
  10. Ikbal Bahar Laskar, Tuhin Deshmukhya, Aayushi Biswas, Bappi Paul, Bishwajit Changmai, Rajat Gupta, Sushovan Chatterjee, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Utilization of Biowaste-derived Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: Process Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology and Particle Swarm Optimization Method. Energy Advances. 2022, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00011C. Impact factor pending.
  11. Naeemah A. Ibrahima; Umer Rashid; Balkis Hazmi; Bryan R. Moser; Fahad A. Alharthi; Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum; Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai, Umer Rashid (2022). Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil using Magnetic Bifunctional Calcium and Iron Oxide Nanocatalysts Derived from Empty Fruit Bunch. Fuel, 2022, 137, 123525. Impact Factor: 8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.123525. Impact factor 7.4.
  12. Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Alongkrita Chumpi Chetia, Kumudini Belur Satyan, Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Valorisation of food waste to sustainable energy and other value-added products: A review. Technol. Rep. 2022, 17, 100945. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.100945. Impact factor pending.
  13. Bisheswar Karmakar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder. Injecting superheated C1 and C3 alcohol supports towards non-catalytic semi-continuous conversion of Hevea brasiliensis oil into biodiesel. 2022, 134, 122777. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122777. Impact factor 7.4.
  14. Manickam Selvaraj, Mohammed A. Assiri, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Manjunatha Channegowda, Jimmy Nelson Appaturi, Sepperumal Murugesan Murugesan, Asim Bhaumik and Subrahmanyam Ch. Solvent-free benzylic oxidation of aromatics over Cu(II)-containing propylsalicylaldimine anchored on the surface of mesoporous silica catalysts. Dalton Trans. 50, 15118-15128. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01760H. Impact factor 4.
  15. Aayushi Biswas, Bishwajit Changmai, C. Vanlalveni, R. Lalfakzuala, Soumitra Nath, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Biosynthesis of triangular-shape ZnO nanoparticles using Tecoma stans and its antimicrobial activity. Nano-Met. Chem. 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2021.1999271. Impact factor 1.5.
  16. Bishwajit Changmai, Andrew E.H. Wheatley, Ruma Rano, Gopinath Halder, Manickam Selvaraj, Umer Rashid, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A magnetically separable acid-functionalized nanocatalyst for biodiesel production. 2021, 305, 121576. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121576. Impact factor 7.4.
  17. Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Bishwajit Changmai, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Microalgae as a feedstock for the production of biodiesel: A review. Technol. Rep. 2021, 15, 100771. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100771. Impact factor pending.
  18. Ikbal B Laskar, Bishwajit Changmai, Rajat Gupta, Da Shi, Kellie Jenkinson, Andrew EH Wheatley and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A mesoporous polysulfonic acid-formaldehyde polymeric catalyst for biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil. Energy, 2021, 173, 415-421. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.04.004. Impact factor 8.7.
  19. Kalyani Rajkumari, Bishwajit Changmai, Ananta Meher, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Putla Sudarsanam, Andrew EH Wheatley and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A reusable magnetic nanocatalyst for bio-fuel additives: the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of solketal. Sustain Energ Fuels. 2021, 5 (8), 2362-2372. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE01900C. Impact factor 5.6.
  20. Chhangte Vanlalveni, Samuel Lallianrawna, Ayushi Biswas, Manickam Selvaraj, Bishwajit Changmai and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts and their antimicrobial activities: a review of recent literature. RSC Adv., 2021, 11 (5), 2804–2837. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA09941D. Impact factor 3.9.
  21. Bishwajit Changmai, Kalyani Rajkumari, Diparjun Das and Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Microwave-assisted synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones using acid-functionalized mesoporous polymer, Microw. Chem. 2021, 8 (1), 44-53 (Invited paper, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/2213335608666210329130736. Impact factor pending.
  22. Bishwajit Changmai, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Avinash Prabhakar Ingle, Rahul Bhagat, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Widely used catalysts in biodiesel production: A review, RSC Adv., 2020, 10 (68), 41625-41679. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0RA07931F. Impact factor 3.9.
  23. Bishwajit Changmai, Ruma Rano, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A novel Citrus sinensis peel ash coated magnetic nanoparticles as an easily recoverable solid catalyst for biodiesel production. Fuel, 2021, 286, 119447. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119447. Impact factor 7.4.
  24. Aayushi Biswas, C. Vanlalveni, R. Lalfakzuala, Soumitra Nath, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Mikania mikrantha leaf extract mediated biogenic synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: Characterization and its antimicrobial activity study. Material Today Proceeding, 2021, 42, 1366-1373. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2021.01.108. Impact factor 3.2.
  25. Ikbal B Laskar, C Vanlalveni, Rajat Gupta, Sushovan Chatterjee and Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Taming waste: Waste Mangifera indica peel as a sustainable catalyst for biodiesel production at room temperature. Energy, 2020, 161, 207-220. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.07.061. Impact factor 8.7.
  26. Kalyani Rajkumari, Ikbal B Laskar, Anupama Kumari, Bandita Kalita, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Highly selective tetrahydropyranylation/dehydropyranylation of alcohols using phenolsulfonic acid-formaldehyde resin catalyst under solvent-free condition. React and Funct Polym., 2020, 149, 104519. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reactfunctpolym.2020.104519. Impact factor 5.1.
  27. Kalyani Rajkumari, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A sustainable protocol for the production of biodiesel by transesterification of soybean oil using banana trunk ash as a heterogeneous catalyst. Biomass Conv. Bioref. 2020, 10, 839-848. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-00647-8. Impact factor 4.
  28. Bishwajit Changmai, Putla Sudarsanam and Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Biodiesel production using a renewable mesoporous solid catalyst. Ind Crops Prod., 2020, 145, 111911. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2019.111911. Impact factor 5.9.
  29. Ikbal Bahar Laskar, Lalthazuala Rokhum*, Rajat Gupta, and Sushovan Chatterjee. Zinc oxide supported silver nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst for production of biodiesel from palm oil. Environ Prog Sustain Energy. 2019, 39 (3), e13369. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.13369. Impact factor 2.824.
  30. Putla Sudarsanam, Tuerxun Duolikun, P. Suresh Babu, Lalthazuala Rokhum*, Mohd Rafie Johan. Recent developments in selective catalytic conversion of lignin into aromatics and their derivatives. Biomass Convers Bior., 2020, 10, 873-883. DOI: https://doi.org/1007/s13399-019-00530-1. Impact factor 4.
  31. Diparjun Das, Kalyani Rajkumari, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Polymer-bound Triphenylphosphine and 4,4′-Dinitroazobenzene as a Coupling Reagents for Chromatography-Free Esterification Reaction. Curr Org Synth., (2019), 16 (7), 1024 – 1031. Selected as Editors’ Choice. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1570179416666190919152424. Impact factor 2.276.
  32. Bishwajit Changmai, Gunindra Pathak, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Heterogeneous system in organic synthesis: A Review. Mini-Rev Org Chem. 2020, 17 (6), 740 – 753. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1570193X16666190830101802. Impact factor 2.159.
  33. Bishwajit Changmai, Ikbal B Laskar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Microwave-assisted synthesis of glycerol carbonate by the transesterification of glycerol with dimethyl carbonate using Musa acuminata peel ash catalyst. J Taiwan Inst Chem Eng., 2019, 102, 276-282. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2019.06.014. Impact factor 5.7.
  34. Lalthazuala Rokhum*, Gunindra Pathak. Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Magnetic KI@Fe3O4 Nanoparticles for Henry Reaction under Solvent Free Conditions, Catalysis Lett., 2019, 149, 2887–2898. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-019-02814-7. Impact factor 2.8.
  35. Aayushi Biswas; R Lalfakzuala; Partha Adhikari; C Vanlalveni; Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Biosynthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity of Mikania mikrantha leaf extract mediated silver nanoparticles. Micro & Nano Lett., 2019, 14 (7), 799-803. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/mnl.2018.5661. Impact factor pending.
  36. Kalyani Rajkumari, Diparjun Das, Gunindra Pathak and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Waste-to-useful: Biowaste-derived heterogeneous catalyst for a green and sustainable Henry reaction. New J. Chem., 2019, 43 (5), 2134-2140. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NJ05029E. Impact factor 3.3.
  37. Kalyani Rajkumari, Bittu Lama, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A microwave-assisted highly stereoselective one-pot Wittig reaction under solvent-free condition. Turk J Chem. 2019, 43: 705-712. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3906/kim-1810-34. Impact factor 1.4.
  38. Ikbal B. Laskar, Kalyani Rajkumari, Rajat Gupta and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Acid-functionalized mesoporous polymer-catalyzed acetalization of glycerol to solketal, a potential fuel additive under solvent-free conditions. Energy & Fuels. 2018, 32 (12), 12567-12576. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b02948. Impact factor 5.52.
  39. Gunindra Pathak, Kalyani Rajkumari, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Wealth from waste: M. acuminata peel waste-derived magnetic nanoparticles as a solid catalyst for Henry reaction. Nanoscale Adv., 2019, 1, 1013-1020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8NA00321A. Impact factor 4.7.
  40. Lalthazuala Rokhum* and Ghanashyam Bez. Recent Application of Polystyrene-Supported Triphenylphosphine in Solid Phase Organic Synthesis. Current Organic Chemistry, 2018, 23 (6), 643-67. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1385272822666181026115752. Publication as Guest Editor of the Special Issue- “Recent Advances in Solid Phase Organic Synthesis (SPOS)”. Impact factor 2.226.
  41. Ikbal Bahar Laskar, Kalyani Rajkumari, Rajat Gupta, Sushovan Chatterjee, Bappi Paul, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Waste snail shell derived heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production by transesterification of soybean oil. RSC Adv., 2018, 8 (36), 20131-20142. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8RA02397B. Impact factor 3.9.
  42. Gunindra Pathak, Diparjun Das, Kalyani Rajkumari, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Exploiting waste: Towards a sustainable production of biodiesel using Musa acuminata peel ash as a heterogeneous catalyst. Green Chem., 2018, 20 (10), 2365-2373. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C8GC00071A. Impact factor 9.8.
  43. Vanlalveni, Kalyani Rajkumari, Aayushi Biswas, Partha Pradip Adhikari, R. Lalfakzuala, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nostoc linckia and its antimicrobial activity: a novel biological approach. BioNanoscience, 2018, 8, 624-631. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12668-018-0520-9. Impact factor 3.
  44. Aayushi Biswas, C. Vanlalveni, Partha Pradip Adhikari, R. Lalfakzuala, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Green biosynthesis, characterization and antimicrobial activities of silver nanoparticles using fruit extract of Solanum viarum. IET Nanobiotechnology. 2018, 12, 933-938. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-nbt.2018.0050. Impact factor 2.05.
  45. Aayushi Biswas, Lalrampani Chawngthu, C. Vanlalveni, Remruattluanga Hnamte, R. Lalfakzuala, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Selaginella bryopteris plant extracts and studies of their antimicrobial and photocatalytic activities. Bionanoscience. 2018, 8, 624–631. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1166/jbns.2018.1510. Impact factor pending.
  46. Kalyani Rajkumari, Juri Kalita, Diparjun Das, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Magnetic Fe3O4@silica sulfuric acid nanoparticles promoted regioselective protection/deprotection of alcohols with dihydropyran under solvent-free conditions. RSC Adv., 2017, 7 (89), 56559-56565. (Highlighted in SYNFACTS). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12458A. Impact factor 3.9.
  47. Sushovan Chatterjee, Dhanurdhar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Extraction of a cardanol based liquid bio-fuel from waste natural resource and decarboxylation using a silver-based catalyst. Sustainable Energy Rev. 2017, 72, 560-564. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.01.035. Impact factor 15.9.
  48. Diparjun Das, Gunindra Pathak, Jasha M. H. Anal and Lalthazuala Rokhum.* Polymer supported triphenylphosphine-methylacrylate complex: an efficient catalyst for the selective iodination of alcohols. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017, 1 (1), 63-71. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/2452271601666170102144011. Impact factor pending.
  49. Diparjun Das, Gunindra Pathak, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Polymer supported DMAP: an easily recyclable organocatalyst for highly atom-economical Henry reaction under solvent-free conditions. RSC Adv., 2016, 6 (106), 104154-104163. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA23696K. Impact factor 3.9.
  50. Gunindra Pathak, Diparjun Das and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A microwave- assisted highly practical chemoselective esterification and amidation of carboxylic acids. RSC Adv., 2016, 6 (96), 93729-93740. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA22558F. Impact factor 3.9.
  51. Diparjun Das, Jasha Momo H Anal, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A mild and highly chemoselective iodination of alcohol using polymer supported DMAP. Chem. Sci. 2016, 128 (11), 1695-1701. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-016-1158-1. Impact factor 1.7.
  52. Diparjun Das, Tridib Chanda, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Application of “Click” chemistry in solid phase synthesis of alkyl halides. Acta Chim. Slov. 2015, 62 (4), 775–783. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2015.1478. Impact factor pending.
  53. Gunindra Pathak, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Selective monoesterification of symmetrical diols using resin-bound triphenylphosphine. ACS Comb. Sci., 2015, 17 (9), 483–487. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acscombsci.5b00086. Impact factor 3.903.
  54. Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. One pot solid phase synthesis of (E)- Tetrahedron Lett. 2013, 54 (40), 5500-5504. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.07.146. Impact factor 1.8.
  55. Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. Ethyl acrylate conjugated polystyryl-diphenylphosphine: An extremely efficient catalyst for Henry reaction under SolFC. Canadian J Chem. 2013, 91 (4), 300-306. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1139/cjc-2012-0164. Impact factor 1.0.
  56. Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. A practical one-pot synthesis of azides directly from alcohols. Chem. Sci. 2012, 124, 687-691. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-012-0241-5. Impact factor 1.7.
  57. Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. Excellent synthesis of adipic acid. Commun. 2011, 41 (4), 548-552. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00397911003629408. Impact factor 1.937.
  58. Pranjal Protim Bora, Khiangte Vanlaldinpuia, Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. Amberlyst-15 catalyzed Cbz protection of amine under solvent-free conditions. Commun. 2011, 41 (18), 2674-2683. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00397911.2010.515341. Impact factor 1.937.
  59. Khiangte Vanlaldinpuia, H Atoholi Sema, Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. An excellent method for Cbz-protection of amines. Chem Lett. 2010, 39 (3), 228-229. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1246/cl.2010.228. Impact factor 1.715

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

  1. Kalyani Rajkumari, Lalthazuala Rokhum. An efficient protocol for the highly selective tetrahydropyranylation/depyranylation of alcohols and phenols using mesoporous polymeric acid catalyst. Advances in Functional Materials, International Conference. July 22-24, 2019. George Washington University in Washington DC, USA.
  2. Kalyani Rajkumari, Aayushi Biswas and Lalthazuala Rokhum. Magnetic Fe3O4@SiO2–NH2 nanoparticle catalyzed green synthesis of nitroalcohols via Henry reaction. Proceedings of Int. Conf. on Systems and Processes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
  3. Aayushi Biswas and Lalthazuala Rokhum. Bio derived synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Tecoma stans leaf extract and its photocatalytic and antimicrobial activity. Proceedings of Int. Conf. on Systems and Processes in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. 2018, 76-79.

NATIONAL CONFERENCES

  1. State level Symposium on ‘Chemistry-our life, our future’. 31st August 2011. Mizo Academy Science (MAS), Mizoram Council of Science, Government of Mizoram and Department of Science & Technology, Mizoram, India (Resource Person).
  2. 100th Session of the Indian Science Congress. 3rd-7th January 2013. Indian Science Congress Association, Kolkata. University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. (Delivered Young Scientist Presentation)
  3. National Workshop on ‘Innovating India.’ 25-26th November 2013. National Institute of Technology Silchar, Silchar, Assam. (Delivered a lecture).
  4. An International Symposium on Recent Advances in Chemistry (REACH). 3- 5th March, 2015. UGC-Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Dept. of Chemistry, NEHU, Shillong.

BOOK CHAPTER

  1. Avinash P. Ingle, Aayushi Biswas, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Ralte Lalfakzuala, Indarchand Gupta, Pramod Ingle, Lalthazuala Rokhum, Mahendra Rai. 2019. Biogenic synthesis of nanoparticles and their role in the management of plant pathogenic fungi. Book entitled “Microbial Nanotechnology” edited by Prof. Mahendra Rai and Prof. Patrycja Golinska to be published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis Group), USA. ISBN: 1000196488, 9781000196481
  2. Bishwajit Changmai, Lalthazuala Rokhum. 2020. Nanostructured catalysts in the protection and deprotection of hydroxyl and thiol groups. ACS Symposium Series volume tentatively titled “Subnanometric-Scale Catalysts: Bridging the Gap between Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysts.” Advanced Heterogeneous Catalysts Volume 1: Applications at the Nano-Scale, Chapter 4, pp 129-150. Editor: Putla Sudarsanam. Publisher: American Chemical Society (ACS). ISBN: 0841298807, 9780841298804.
  3. Kalyani Rajkumari, Lalthazuala Rokhum. Functionalized magnetic nanocatalysts in biodiesel production. Book title, “Nano- and Biocatalysts for Biodiesel Production”. Editor: Avinash P Ingle. Publisher: Wiley. ISBN: 978-1-119-73003-3
  4. Avinash P Ingle, Rahul Bhagat, Mangesh P Moharil, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Shreshtha Saxena, SR Kalbande. 2022. Nanocatalyst in biodiesel production. Book title: Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  5. Bishwajit Changmai, Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Andrew EH Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum. 2022. Advances in Bifunctional Solid Catalysts for Biodiesel Production. Book title: Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  6. Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Kumudini Belur Satyan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum. Algal Oil as a Low‐Cost Feedstock for Biodiesel Production. Book title: Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  7. Pratibha Agrawal, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum. 2022. Supported Metal/Metal Oxide Catalysts in Biodiesel Production: An Overview. Book title: Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts, and Technologies. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  8. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2022). Introduction to Biofuel, pp 1-16, Book title: Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  9. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2022). Ethanol as the Leading ‘First-Generation’ Biofuel, pp 27-52, Book title: Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  10. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2022). Advanced Biofuels – Alternative to Biofuels, pp 53-73, Book title: Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  11. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2022). Biofuel Production Technologies – An Overview, pp 76-97, Book title: Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  12. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2022). Chemically Produced Biofuels, pp 98-128, Book title: Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  13. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2022). Microalgae – Biofuel Production Trends, pp 129-152, Book title: Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
  14. Arpita Das, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2024). Renewable diesel and biodiesel: a comparative analysis. Renewable Diesel, Value Chain, Sustainability, and Challenges, 123-166. Elsevier. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91153-5.00002-9
  15. Bishwajit Changmai, Kankana Saikia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2023). Nanostructured catalysts in biodiesel production. In book Nanotechnology for Biorefinery. 307-322. Elsevier. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95965-0.00003-2

BOOKS

  1. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Suttichai Assabumrungrat, Kanokwan Ngaosuwan, Gopinath Halder. Biodiesel Production: Feedstocks, Catalysts and Technologies. ISBN: 978-1-119-77133-3. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, UK (Edited)
  2. Pratibha Agrawal, Pramod Belkhode, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum. Sustainability in Biofuel Production Technology. ISBN: 9781119888833, Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, UK (Authored)

PROJECTS

  1. Synthesis of Indenoisoquinolinedione, Funder – SERB, 2014-2017, Role – Principal Investigator, Grant amount – Rs. 16.50 Lakh (Completed)
  2. Towards the synthesis of bio- active molecules using solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS) pathways. Funder – SERB, 2014-2018, Role – Principal Investigator, Grant amount – Rs. 32.16 Lakh (Completed)
  3. Development of Nano-structured Materials for Energy Production and Environmental Remediation, Grant No. SR/FST/CS-I/2022/275, Funder – DST FIST, 2023-2018, Role – Co-Principal Investigator, Grant amount – Rs. 151 Lakh (Ongoing)
  4. Defect-engineered Acid-Functionalized Monolithic Metal-Organic Frameworks as a Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production, Grant No. 01/3099/23/EMR-II, Funder – CSIR, 2023-2026, Role – Principal Investigator, Grant amount – Rs. 20.52 Lakh (Ongoing)
  5. Engineered superhydrophobic biomass-derived organocatalysts for biodiesel production: Process optimization using response surface methodology, kinetic studies and cost-analysis, Funder – SERB, 2023-2026, Role – Principal Investigator, Grant amount – Rs. 54.62 Lakh (Ongoing)

PATENTS

  1. Bishwajit Changmai, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Ruma Rano, and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum. “A system for producing citrus sinensis peel ash coated magnetic nanoparticle catalyst for biodiesel production” Granted (German Patent 202022100007)

WORKSHOPS ORGANIZED

 

CONFERENCE ORGANIZED

 

PHD SCHOLARS GUIDED

Sl. No. Name of Scholar Status Thesis title Date of Admission Date of Submission
1 Dr. Diparjun Das AWARDED Applications of easily recoverable polymeric reagents in solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS): A green approach. 08-07-2014 19-01-2018
2 Dr. Gunindra Pathak AWARDED Synthesis, characterization and application of selected heterogeneous catalyst/reagents in esterification, transesterification and Henry reactions. 08-07-2014 14-03-2019
3 Dr. Aayushi Biswas AWARDED Green synthesis of metal/metal oxides nanoparticles for their potential catalytic and antimicrobial activities. 31-07-2015 31-01-2020
4 Dr. Kalyani Rajkumari AWARDED Synthesis, characterization and application of selected heterogeneous catalysts in widely useful organic transformation 06-05 2017 07-10-2020
5 Dr. Bishwajit Changmai AWARDED Synthesis, characterization and application of selected heterogeneous catalysts in biofuel and chemical production 02-03-3018 30-07-2021

MSc SCHOLARS GUIDED

Sl.No. Name Thesis Title Institute Year
1. Gunindra Pathak A mild method of esterification using solid phase organic synthesis (SPOS) technique NIT Silchar 2014
2. Doel Bhowmick A simple method of Synthesis of organoiodide compounds by Iodination of alcohols using polymer bound 4-DMAP NIT Silchar 2015
3. Dipankar Das A simple and efficient iodination of alcohols using polymer supported triphenylphosphine under solid phase organic synthesis NIT Silchar 2015
4. Bittu Lama Wittig reaction under solvent free conditions using basic alumina as a reaction medium NIT Silchar 2016
5. Lupamudra Rajkhowa A simple and efficient method of azidation of alcohols NIT Silchar 2016
6. Sandip Rabidas A magnetically retrievable KI/Fe3O4 Nanocatalyst for Atom-economical Henry reaction under Solvent free conditions NIT Silchar 2017
7. Juri Kalita Nano-Fe3O4@silica sulfuric acid: A magnetically retrievable heterogeneous catalyst for protection and deprotection of alcohols under solvent-free conditions NIT Silchar 2017
8. Bhaskar Protim Mahanta Bio-inspired synthesis of silver nanoparticles and studies of their photocatalytic activities. NIT Silchar 2017
9. Anupama Kumari Tetrahydropyranylation and depyranylation of alcohols and phenols using macroporous polymer catalyst under mild reaction condition NIT Silchar 2018
10. Baishaki Dasgupta Bio-waste derived basic catalyst for facile Hantzsch reaction NIT Silchar 2018
11. Anand K Meher Solvent-free synthesis of fuel additives solketals using silica coated magnetic nanoparticles Fe3O4 functionalized with sulfuric acid NIT Silchar 2019
12. Prince Thapar A facile Hantzsch reaction using acid-functionalized polymer catalyst NIT Silchar 2019
13. Russell M Main Synthesis and application of monolithic metal organic frameworks (MOFs) in the UiO family Cambridge University, UK (As day-to-day supervisor) 2020
14. Manoj Kumar Kumawat Biodiesel production from oleic acid using biomass-derived sulfonated catalyst NIT Silchar 2022
15. Rhithuparna D Biomass-derived solid acid catalyst for conversion of oleic acid to biodiesel NIT Silchar 2022
16. Tribhuvan C Kushwaha Biomass-derived solid acid catalyst for biodiesel production NIT Silchar 2022
17. Subhasmita Das Green synthesis of CaO nanaocatalyst using watermelon peels for biodiesel production NIT Silchar 2023
18. Ananya Satapathy Sustainable production of biodiesel using banana peel extracted mediated highly basic heterogeneous nanocatalyst NIT Silchar 2023