2024

143. Junfa Yuan, Jinshu Huang, Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Jiasheng Chen, Huan Wang, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*, Hu Li* (2024). Electro-driven deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of wheat straw with enhancive component fractionation and hydrogenevolution at room temperature. Green Chemical Engineering. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gce.2024.09.012

142. Nituraj Mushahary, Angita Sarkar, Bipul Das, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sanjay Basumatary (2024). A facile and green synthesis of corn cob-based graphene oxide and its modification with corn cob-K2CO3 for efficient removal of methylene blue dye: Adsorption mechanism, isotherm, and kinetic studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society. 101, 11, 101409. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2024.101409

141.  Arputham Shophia Lawrence, Balasubramanian Sivakumar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Shyam Biswas, Francisco G Cirujano, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy (2024). Engineering of Active Sites in Metal Organic Frameworks for Friedel-Crafts Alkylation. ChemCatChem. e202401477. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/cctc.202401477

140. Mengmeng Yue, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Xiaoling Ma, Tianyu Wang, Hengdi Li, Zhongyi Zhao, Yunpu Wang, Hui Li (2024). Recent advances of biodiesel production enhanced by external field via heterogeneous catalytic transesterification system. Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification. 205, 109997. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2024.109997

139. Supongsenla Ao, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Lakshi Saikia, Baskar Gurunathan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Biochar carbon nanodotsfor catalytic acetalization of biodiesel by‐product crude glycerol to solketal: process optimization by RSM and life cycle cost analysis. Scientific Reports. 14, 20140. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-69553-7

138. Supongsenla Ao, Sudeshna Ghorui, Hui Li, Gurunathan Baskar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Engineered Biomass Waste-Derived Activated Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Jatropha curcas Oil. International Journal of Energy Research. 2406135. DOI- https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/2406135

137. Siri Fung Basumatary, Bipul Das, Basanta Kumar Das, Mainul Hoque, Sujat Brahma, Bidangshri Basumatary, Khemnath Patir, Manickam Selvaraj, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sanjay Basumatary (2024). Recent advances in magnetic solid catalysts: Synthesis, stabilization and application in cleaner production of biodiesel. Energy Nexus. 15, 100318. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2024.100318

136.  Arpita Das, Chandrakanta Guchhait, Bimalendu Adhikari, Kankana Saikia, Da Shi, Hu Li, and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). A Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst for Biodiesel Production -Exploring Process Efficiency, Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Advanced Functional Materials. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202406262 

135. Arpita Das, Aditya Prasad Jatia, Manickam Selvaraj, Rupam Kataki, Gurunathan Baskar, Gopinath Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024).  Psidium guajava (guava) leaves derived functional activated carbon as a heterogeneous catalyst for conversion of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel.  Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis.  181, 106635. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaap.2024.106636

134.  Nabanita Ghosh, D Rhithuparna, Mufeez Mev, Yatin Yadav, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Jeng Shiun Lim, Gopinath Halder (2024). Repurposing the spent cooking oil using biogenic CLAC@SO3H for biodiesel production: Assessment on scale-up potential. Energy Conversion and Management. 315, 118742. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118742

133.  Arpita Das, Bidhan Kumbhakar, Pradip Pachfule, Baskar Gurunathan, Hu Li, Pravin Kodgire, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Valorization of Bambusa striata shavings into functional superparamagnetic material and its application in biodiesel production: Response surface optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and economic assessment. Process Safety and Environment Protection.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.06.116

132.  Sudem Borgayary, Dulu Brahma, Riu Riu Wary, Anamika Baishya, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Pranjal Kalita (2024). Agro-waste derived sulfonated biochar material as a sustainable heterogeneous catalyst for conversion of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers. 162,  105632. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtice.2024.105632

131.   Nabanita Ghosh, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2024). Elucidating the scale-up potential of biogenic magnetized nanocatalyst towards intensified biodiesel production.  Chemical Engineering Journal. 495, 152998. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.152998

130.  Kankana Saikia, Arpita Das, Atoholi H. Sema, Sanjay Basumatary, N.S. Moyon, Thangavel Mathimani, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Response   surface optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics, and life cycle cost analysis   of biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil using biomass-based   functional activated carbon catalyst. Renewable Energy. 120743. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120743

129.  Shikhasmita Das, Jasha Momo H. Anal, Pranjal Kalita, Lakshi Saikia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Upcycling Waste Snail Shells into High-Performance Nanocatalyst for Optimized Biodiesel Production: A Sustainable Approach. Invention Disclosure. 100024. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inv.2024.100024

128.  Chhangte Vanlalveni, Vanlalhruaii Ralte, Hlawncheu Zohmingliana, Shikhasmita Das, Jasha Momo H. Anal, Samuel Lallianrawna, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*(2024). A review of microbes mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their enhanced antimicrobial activities. Heliyon, 10, e32333. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e32333

127.  Joseph V.L. Ruatpuia, Gopinath Halder, Michael Vanlalchhandama, Fanai Lalsangpuii, Rajender Boddula,, Noora Al-Qahtani, Subramaniapillai Niju, Thangavel Mathimani, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Jatropha curcas oil a potential feedstock for biodiesel production: A critical review. Fuel. 370, 131829. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2024.131829

126.  Hui Li, Tianyu Wang, Huijun Chu, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Yaning Zhang, Hewei Yu, Qiangqiang Xiao, Min Guo, Xiaoling Ma, Shijie Li, Guoning Li (2024). In–situ modification of UiO–66(Zr) organic ligand to synthesize highly recyclable solid acid for biodiesel production. Chemical Engineering Research and Design DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cherd.2024.04.040

125.  Suvik Oza, Pravin Kodgire,   Surendra Singh Kachhwaha, Man Kee Lam, Suzana Yusup, Yee Ho Chai, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2024). A   review on sustainable and scalable biodiesel production using   ultra-sonication technology. Renewable   Energy. 120399, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120399

124.   Shiva Prasad Gouda, Da Shi, Sanjay Basumatary, Hui Li, Ramón Piloto-Rodríguez, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Sulfamic acid modified UiO-66 metal-organic framework for biodiesel production: Process optimization using response surface methodology, kinetics, and thermodynamic study. Chemical Engineering Journal. 148154. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.148154

123.   Rhithuparna D, Nabanita Ghosh, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2024). Current progress and future outlooks of microwave-irradiated biodiesel production: A holistic review. Chemical Engineering Journal. 482, 149033. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.149033

122.   Jinshu Huang, Tengyu Liu, Keping Wang, Zhuochun Huang, Junqi Wang, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Hu Li (2024). Room-temperature and carbon-negative production of biodiesel via synergy of geminal-atom and photothermal catalysis. Environmental Chemistry Letters. DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-024-01723-5

121.   Joseph V.L. Ruatpuia, Gopinath Halder, Da Shi, Sudipta Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Comparative life cycle cost analysis of bio-valorized magnetite nanocatalyst for biodiesel production: Modeling, optimization, kinetics and thermodynamic study. Bioresource Technology. 393, 130160. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130160

120.   Supongsenla Ao, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Manickam Selvaraj, Rajender Boddula, Noora Al-Qahtani, Sakar Mohan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Active sites engineered biomass-carbon as a catalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization using RSM and life cycle assessment. Energy Conversion and Management. 300, 117956. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117956

119.   Supongsenla Ao, Bishwajit Changmai, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Andrew E.H. Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Biomass waste-derived catalysts for biodiesel production: Recent advances and key challenges. Renewable Energy. 120031. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.120031

118. Richa Tiwari, Pratibha S. Agrawal, Pramod N. Belkhode, Joseph V.L. Ruatpuia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Hazardous effects of waste transformer oil and its prevention: A review. Next Sustainability. 3, 100026, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100026

117. Ramyakrishna Pothu, Ahmed Bahgat Radwan, Rajender Boddula, Paramasivam Shanmugam, Aditya Saran, Hitler Louis, Ramachandra Naik, Noora Al-Qahtani and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2024). Tailoring Cu/Hydroxyapatite Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenolysis of Biomass Derived Levulinic Acid to γ-Valerolactone Biofuel Additive. Current Materials Science.DOI:

http://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0126661454278665231219112020  

116. Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Novel solid catalyst sulfonic acid functionalized carbonaceous material for biodiesel production. Invention Disclosure. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inv.2024.100020

115. Supongsenla Ao, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Manickam Selveraj, Rajender Boddula, Noora Al-Qahtani, Sakar Mohan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Transesterification of Jatropha curcas oil using highly porous sulfonated biochar catalyst: Optimization and characterization dataset. Data in Brief. 110096. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2024.110096      

114. Rhithuparna D, Nabanita Ghosh, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath   Halder (2024). Current progress and future outlooks of microwave-irradiated   biodiesel production: A holistic review. Chemical Engineering Journal. 482, 149033. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2024.149033  

113. Bidangshri Basumatary, Alpaslan   Atmanli, Mohammad Azam, Siri Fung Basumatary, Sujata Brahma, Bipul Das, Sanfaori   Brahma, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum,   Kim Min, Manickam Selvaraj, Sanjay Basumatary (2024). Catalytic Efficacy,   Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies of Biodiesel Synthesis Using Musa AAA   Plant Waste-Based Renewable Catalyst. International   Journal of Energy Research. 8837343. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8837343

112.   Angita Sarkar, Nituraj Mushahary, Fungbili Basumatary, Bipul Das, Siri

Fung Basumatary, Kumar Venkatesan, Manickam Selvaraj, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sanjay Basumatary (2024). Efficiency of montmorillonite-based materials as adsorbents in dye removal for wastewater treatment. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 112519. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.112519 

111. Tingting Li, Yuzhuo Tuo, Yunqi Hao, Jingyu Pang, Miaomiao Tian, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Fang Zhang, and Fang Chai (2024). Carbon Dot-Based Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe Platform for Visual Quantitative Determination of Hg2+. ACS Appl. Nano Mater. 1509-1518. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsanm.3c02927

110. D Rhithuparna, Nabanita Ghosh, Rexona Khatoon, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2024). Evaluating the commercial potential of Cocos nucifera derived biochar catalyst in biodiesel synthesis from Kanuga oil: Optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics, and process cost analysis. Process Safety and Environmental Protection. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psep.2024.01.030 

109.  R. Vijayarangan, Sakar Mohan, Manickam Selvaraj, Mohammed A. Assiri, Samuel      Lalthazuala Rokhum, R. Ilangovan (2024). Defect engineered N-doped black-V2O5 nanostructures for hydrogen production via solar-catalytic water splitting in the presence of different sacrificial agents. Surfaces and Interfaces. 45, 103838. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surfin.2023.103838 

108. Supongsenla Ao, Umer Rashid , Da Shi , Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum , Le TG Thuy, Tahani Awad Alahmadi , Arunachalam Chinnathambi , Thangavel Mathimani (2024).  Synthesis and utilization of biomass-derived sulfonated heterogeneous catalyst- BT-SO3H for microalgal biodiesel production. Environmental Research. 118025. DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.118025 

107. Arpita Paul Chowdhury, K. S. Anantharaju, K. Keshavamurthy, and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum (2024). Recent Advances in Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation Approaches for Azo Dyes. Journal of Chemistry. 2023, 24. DOI: 

 https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9780955 

106.  Shiva Prasad Gouda, Da Shi, Sanjay Basumatary, Hui Li, Ramón Piloto-Rodríguez, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Sulfamic acid modified UiO-66 metal-organic framework for biodiesel production: Process optimization using response surface methodology, kinetics, and thermodynamic study. Chemical Engineering Journal. 148154. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cej.2023.148154 

105.  Supongsenla Ao, Patrick U. Okoye, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Waheed Ahmad Khanday (2024). Sheet-like graphitized glucose-based mesoporous carbon for aqueous adsorption of tetracycline antibiotic. Diamond and Related Materials. 141, 110718. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2023.110718

104.  Supongsenla Ao, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Manickam Selvaraj, Rajender Boddula, Noora Al-Qahtani, Sakar Mohan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Active sites engineered biomass-carbon as a catalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization using RSM and life cycle assessment. Energy Conversion and Management. 300, 117956. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117956 

103.  Joseph V.L. Ruatpuia, Gopinath Halder, Da Shi, Sudipta Halder, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2024). Comparative life cycle cost analysis of bio-valorized magnetite nanocatalyst for biodiesel production: Modeling, optimization, kinetics and thermodynamic study. Bioresource Technology. 393, 130160. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2023.130160 

2023

102.  Rhithuparna D, Shiva Prasad Gouda, Gopinath Halder and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum *(2023). Microwave-assisted valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal over Musa acuminata peel waste derived solid acid catalyst: Process optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamic study. Energy Advances. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00369H 

101.  Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Joseph V L 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

100.  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 

99.  Veerappan Karthik, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy (2023). Copper-based Metal-Organic Frameworks as Heterogeneous Catalysts for Cross-Dehydrogenative Coupling Reaction. Chemistry Select. 8(37), e202301959. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/slct.202301959 

98.  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 

97.   Bisheswar Karmakar, Ayan Datta, Jyoti Ranjan Mishra, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Gopinath Halder (2023). Catalyzed 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 

96.    P. 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 

95.  Kankana Saikia, N Shaemningwar Moyon, Ramon Piloto- Rodriguez, Feng Chai, Sanjay Basumatary, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum.  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

94.  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

93.  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 futureChemosphere. DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2023.139724 

92.  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  

91. 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 

90. 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 

89. 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 

88. 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 

87. 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 

86. Subhasmita Sahu, Kankana Saikia, Baskar Gurunathan, Amarajothi Dhakshinamoorthy, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023)Green synthesis of CaO nanocatalyst using watermelon peels for biodiesel production. Molecular Catalysis. 113342. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcat.2023.113342.

85. 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

84.  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

83.  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

82. 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

81.  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

 80. 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

79. 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

78. 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

77. 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 

76. 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

75. 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 municipalapproaches 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

74. 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

73. 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

72. Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Bishwajit Changmai, AayushPathak, Lana Alghamdi, Thomas Kress, Gopinath Halder, Andrew EH Wheatley, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2023). Green biodiesel production from Jatropha curcasoil using a carbon-based solid acid catalyst: A process optimization study. Renew. Energy. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2023.02.041

71. 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. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136362

70. 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

69. 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

68. 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.

67. 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 

 66. 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

 65.  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 

2022

 64.  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  

 63.  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. Catalysts. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12111312  

62.  Yixuan Liua, Mingrui Li, Tengyu Liua, Jinyu Tan, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Heng Zhang, Song Yang, Hu Li. Hydrophobic species-enabled acid-base multi-catalysis for stereoselective access to renewable trans-anethole. Dalton Trans, 2022.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2DT02502G

61. 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

60.  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

59. Hafiza Qurat ulAin 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 Pongamiapinnata Oil. Catalysts. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/catal12101266

58.  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

57. 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 byproductof biodiesel production. Fuel Processing Technology, Volume 238, 15 December 2022, 107482. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2022.107482

56. 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. Renew. Energy. 2022, 197, 161-169. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2022.07.06

55. Shamim Islam, Bidangshri Basumatary, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Prince Kumar Mochahari, Sanjay Basumatary(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

54. Supongsenla Ao, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Recent advances in the valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal. J. Chem. 2022. IF: 3.2. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4938672

53. Manoj Kumar Kumawat, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum* (2022). Biodiesel production from oleic acid using biomass-derived sulfonated orange peel catalyst. Front. Catal. 2022. Invited for a Special Issue: “Rising Stars in Asia’. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fctls.2022.914670

52. 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. Renew. Energy. 2022, 184, 908-919 Impact Factor: 8.6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.12.001

51. 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

50. 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

49. 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

48. 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. Bioresour. Technol. Rep. 2022, 17, 100945. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2022.100945

47. 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. Fuel. 2022, 134, 122777. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.122777

2021

46. 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. 2021. 50, 15118-15128. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT01760H

45. Aayushi Biswas, Bishwajit Changmai, C. Vanlalveni, R. Lalfakzuala, Soumitra Nath, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Biosynthesis of triangular-shape ZnO nanoparticles using Tecoma stansand its antimicrobial activity. Inorg. Nano-Met. Chem. 2021. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/24701556.2021.1999271

44. 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. Fuel. 2021, 305, 121576. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121576

43. Michael Van Lal Chhandama, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Bishwajit Changmai, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Microalgae as a feedstock for the production of biodiesel: A review. Bioresour. Technol. Rep. 2021, 15, 100771. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2021.100771

42. Ikbal B Laskar, Bishwajit Changmai, Rajat Gupta, Da Shi, Kellie Jenkinson, Andrew EH Wheatley and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A mesoporous polysulfonicacid-formaldehyde polymeric catalyst for biodiesel production from Jatropha curcasoil. Renew. Energy, 2021, 173, 415-421. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.04.004

41. 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 Energy Fuels. 2021, 5 (8), 2362-2372. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D0SE01900C

40. 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

39. Bishwajit Changmai, Kalyani Rajkumari, Diparjun Das and Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Microwave-assisted synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones using acid-functionalized mesoporous polymer, Curr. Microw. Chem. 2021, 8 (1), 44-53 (Invited paper), DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/2213335608666210329130736

38. Bishwajit Changmai, Chhangte Vanlalveni, Avinash PrabhakarIngle, 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

37. 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

36. Aayushi Biswas, C. Vanlalveni, R. Lalfakzuala, Soumitra Nath, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Mikania mikranthaleaf 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

35. Ikbal B Laskar, C Vanlalveni, Rajat Gupta, Sushovan Chatterjee and Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Taming waste: Waste Mangifera indica peel as a sustainable catalyst for biodiesel production at room temperature. Renew. Energy, 2020, 161, 207-220. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2020.07.061

34. 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

33. Kalyani Rajkumari, Samuel 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

32. Bishwajit Changmai, Putla Sudarsanam and Samuel 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

31. Ikbal Bahar Laskar, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*, Rajat Gupta, and Sushovan Chatterjee. Zinc oxide supported silver nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst for the production of biodiesel from palm oil. Environ Prog Sustain Energy. 2019, 39 (3), e13369. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.13369

30. Putla Sudarsanam, Tuerxun Duolikun, P. Suresh Babu, Samuel 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/10.1007/s13399-019-00530-1

29. Diparjun Das, Kalyani Rajkumari, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Polymer-bound Triphenylphosphine and4,4′-Dinitroazobenzene as a Coupling Reagents for Chromatography-Free Esterification Reactions. Curr Org Synth., (2019), 16 (7), 1024 – 1031. Selected as Editors’ Choice. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/1570179416666190919152424

28.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

27. 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

26.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

25. 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

24. 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

23. 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

22. 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

21.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

20. 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)”.

19. Ikbal Bahar Laskar, Kalyani Rajkumari, Rajat Gupta, Sushovan Chatterjee, Bappi Paul, 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

18. 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

17. C. Vanlalveni, Kalyani Rajkumari, Aayushi Biswas, Partha Pradip Adhikari, R. Lalfakzuala, Samuel 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

16. Aayushi Biswas, C. Vanlalveni, Partha Pradip Adhikari, R. Lalfakzuala, Samuel 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

15. 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. J.Bionanoscience. 2018, 8, 624–631. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1166/jbns.2018.1510

14. Kalyani Rajkumari, Juri Kalita, Diparjun Das, Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum*. Magnetic Fe3O4@silica sulfuric acid nanoparticles promoted regioselectiveprotection/deprotectionof alcohols with dihydropyranunder solvent-free conditions. RSC Adv., 2017, 7 (89), 56559-56565. (Highlighted in SYNFACTS). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/C7RA12458A

13. 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. Renew. Sustainable Energy Rev. 2017, 72, 560-564. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.01.035

12. 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. Curr. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2017, 1 (1), 63-71. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2174/2452271601666170102144011

11. 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

10. 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

9. Diparjun Das, Jasha Momo H Anal, Lalthazuala Rokhum*. A mild and highly chemoselective iodination of alcohol using polymer supported DMAP. J. Chem. Sci. 2016, 128 (11), 1695-1701. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-016-1158-1

8. 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

7. 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

6. Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. One pot solid phase synthesis of (E)-nitroalkenes. Tetrahedron Lett. 2013, 54 (40), 5500-5504. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tetlet.2013.07.146

5. 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

4.  Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. A practical one-pot synthesis of azides directly from alcohols. J. Chem. Sci. 2012, 124, 687-691. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-012-0241-5

3.  Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. Excellent synthesis of adipic acid. Synth. Commun. 2011, 41 (4), 548-552. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00397911003629408

2. Pranjal Protim Bora, Khiangte Vanlaldinpuia, Lalthazuala Rokhum, Ghanashyam Bez. Amberlyst-15 catalyzed Cbz protection of amine under solvent-free conditions. Synth. Commun. 2011, 41 (18), 2674-2683. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00397911.2010.515341

1. 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