VNIT Nagpur Chemistry Department

Research at Chemistry Department

Sr. No.YearTitle of ProjectFunding AgencyTotal SponsoredAmount(Rs.in lakhs)Amount(Rs. In Lakhs) (amount actually received in 2017-18 (1st January 2017 to 31st March 2018))
1Development of TiO2 Quantum dots and their Composites for Photocatalytic ApplicationDST SERB46
2“Design and synthesis of luminescent lanthanide hybrid material for diverse application”DST (SERB)18/01/201719
3Development of multifunctional elastomeric composites for desired material performanceIndian Rubber Manufacturers Research Association (Under Min. of Commerce and Industry, GOI),(28-06-2017)10.025
4Synthesis, characterization of mixed ferrites and its applicationsUGC-DAE-CSR(7-02-2017)4.05
5Synthesis, characterization of mixed ferritesUGC-DAE-CSR(27/03/2015)1.35
6Biocatalysis for the development of sustainable organic synthesisDST-SERBAugust 201332.71
7Halogen-bonded supramolecules showing liquid crystalline propertiesScience and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Nov 201645.6
8Deep Desulfurization of liquid fuels through microbe assisted metal modified adsorbentsDST-SERB on 7th October 201734.1
9Development of Sustainable Catalyst System for the Installation of CO2 as a C-1 Feed Stock: Synthesis of Value Added CompoundsDST-SERB (August, 2017)45.32
10Efficient Carbon dioxide reduction with Biomimetically Functionalized PolyoxometalatesDST-SERBDate of Award: 23.10.201749.86
Sr. NoPaper
1Photocatalytic properties of mesoporous alumina containing Ni-doped CdS nanostructures By: Ghugal, Sachin G.; Mahalik, Rakesh R.; Charde, Pranali S.; et al. MICROPOROUS AND MESOPOROUS MATERIALS Volume: 242 Pages: 284-293 Published: APR 2017
2Polyoxometalate based mesoporous acidic catalyst from biogenic silica for vegetable oil methanolysis: Structure-activity relationship study By: Dutta, Raju; Singh, Sunit Kumar; Mandavgane, Sachin A.; et al. APPLIED CATALYSIS A-GENERAL Volume: 539 Pages: 38-47 Published: JUN 5 2017
3Effect of modifications of lignin on thermal, structural, and mechanical properties of polypropylene/modified lignin blends By: Maldhure, Atul V.; Ekhe, Jayant D. JOURNAL OF THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS Volume: 30 Issue: 5 Pages: 625-645 Published: MAY 2017
4Heterogeneous conducting polypyrrole based sensing composites, Karambelkar, V.V., Paul, S.N., Ekhe, J.D., 2017, Rasayan Journal of Chemistry.
5Is the Sudlow site I of human serum albumin more generous to adopt prospective anti-cancer bioorganic compound than that of bovine: A combined spectroscopic and docking simulation approach, Joshi, R., Jadhao, M., Kumar, H., Ghosh, S.K. 2017 Bioorganic Chemistry
6Unusual photophysics of anticancer azapodophyllotoxin: The collective effect of discrete H-bond motif spills the beans, Ghosh, S.K., Joshi, R., Mukherjee, S., (…), Singh, A., Concepcion-Santana, M. 2017 Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry
7Development of multifunctional heterocyclic Schiff base as a potential metal chelator: a comprehensive spectroscopic approach towards drug discovery, Jadhao, M., Das, C., Rawat, A., (…), Maiti, S., Ghosh, S.K., 2017, Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry
8Ecotoxicological risk assessment and seasonal variation of some pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the sewage treatment plant and surface water bodies (lakes) Archana, G., Dhodapkar, R., Kumar, A. 2017 Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
9Chitosan-based biosorbents: Modifications and application for sequestration of PPCPs and metals for water remediation ( Book Chapter), Rahangdale, D., Archana, G., Dhodapkar, R., Kumar, A. 2017 Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials
10Development of highly reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene rubber composites via controlled loading of sol-gel titania, Das, C., Bansod, N.D., Kapgate, B.P., (…), Heinrich, G., Das, A. 2017 Polymer
11Development of multifunctional heterocyclic Schiff base as a potential metal chelator: a comprehensive spectroscopic approach towards drug discovery, Jadhao, M., Das, C., Rawat, A., (…), Maiti, S., Ghosh, S.K. 2017 Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry
12Investigation of Volumetric and Acoustic Properties of Procainamide Hydrochloride in Aqueous Binary and (Water + Amino Acid) Ternary Mixtures at Different Temperatures, Bhattacharya, D.M., Kawadkar, D.V., Pandhurnekar, C.P., (…), Pratap, U.R., Zodape, S.P. 2017 Journal of Chemical and Engineering Data
13In-situ development of carbon nanotubes network and graphitic carbon by catalytic modification of phenolic resin binder in Al2O3–MgO–C refractories, Open Access, Maldhure, A.V., Wankhade, A.V. 2017 Journal of Asian Ceramic Societies
14Low-temperature synthesis of pure anatase carbon-doped titanium dioxide: An efficient visible light active photocatalyst, Warkhade, S.K., Gaikwad, G.S., Zodape, S.P., (…), Maldhure, A.V., Wankhade, A.V. 2017 Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing.
15Influence of D-glucose on solvation behavior of Bis C3 (mim) Br2, Kawadkar, D.V., Pratap, U.R., Wankhade, A.V., Zodape, S.P. 2017 Journal of Molecular Liquids
16Baker’s yeast catalyzed Henry reaction: Biocatalytic C-C bond formation, Shrivas, P., Punyapreddiwar, N., Wankhade, A., Zodape, S., Pratap, U. 2017 Iranian Journal of Catalysis
17Syntheses of biodynamic heterocycles: baker’s yeast-assisted cyclocondensations of organic nucleophiles and phenacyl chlorides, Khillare, L.D., Pratap, U.R., Bhosle, M.R., (…), Bhalerao, M.B., Mane, R.A. 2017 Research on Chemical Intermediates
18Fluorination promotes chalcogen bonding in crystalline solids, Nayak, S.K., Kumar, V., Murray, J.S., (…), Metrangolo, P., Resnati, G. 2017 CrystEngComm
19Developing techno-economically sustainable methodologies for deep desulfurization using hydrodynamic cavitation, Suryawanshi, N.B., Bhandari, V.M., Sorokhaibam, L.G., Ranade, V.V., 2017, Fuel
Sr NoName of FacultyPatent TitleApplication No. with dateFiled/grantedEarnings (Rs. in lakhs) in 2016-17
1Dr. Sangesh P. ZodapeAgrwal Zodape adsorption isotherm modelApplicationNo.: 201721030498 ADate: 29/08/2017Filed and published on 10/11/2017
2Dr.Anupama Kumar & Dr.Sachin.A.MandavganeBiorefinery Process, Components thereof and Products therefrom202121036916Filing Date 14/08/2021Awarded, Patent No. 397096