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Research centre was established at Department of Chemical Engineering. Students and faculty perform their research work at the centre. Research work on projects funded by AICTE , BCUD and IIChE also carried out at the centre.
Various projects on separation science, synthesis and characterization of nano particles , separation of heavy metals from aqueous solution by nanofiltration, sonophotocatalytic degradation of dyes, herbal extraction have been carried out. All students and faculty members use following analytical instruments for research work.
Research Facilities
Sr. No. |
Name of the Instrument |
1 |
Gas Chromatograph |
2 |
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph |
3 |
Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer |
4 |
Double Beam UV-Visible Spectrophotometer |
5 |
Autoclave |
6 |
Probe Sonicator |
7 |
Fermenter |
8 |
Reverse Osmosis set up |
List of Important softwares
1 |
Matlab 7.0 – 01 copy |
2 |
Mathcad Prof.2000 – 01 Copy |
3 |
Cadian Mech - 12 copies |
Funded Research Projects
Sr. No. |
Year |
Title of the project |
Investigator |
Agency Funded |
Year |
BCUD Funded Research Project |
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1 |
2016-17 |
Synthesis Of Nanoparticles Using Plant Extracts In Microreactor |
PI: Prof. S.R. Shirsath Co-PI: Dr. P. D. Johle |
BCUD, SPPU |
2016-17 |
Faculty Publications in International Journals
Sr. no. |
Name of Faculty |
Department |
Title of Paper |
Name of Journal |
Volume, |
Year 2021 |
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1. |
Dr. S.R. Shirsath Dr. S. S. Sable |
Chemical |
Ultrasound assisted curcumin recovery from Curcuma aromatica: understanding the effect of different operating parameters |
Chemical Engineering and Processing: Process Intensification |
169, 108604, 2021 |
2. |
Dr. S. S. Barkade Dr. S. S. Sable Prof: V. S. Ashtekar |
Chemical |
Removal of Lead and Copper from wastewater using Bael fruit shell as an Adsorbent |
Elsevier: Materials Today: Proceedings
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2021 |
3 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod, Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
Review on membrane technology for separation of biodiesel |
Elsevier: Materials Today: Proceedings
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2021 |
4 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Application of TiO2 and Nb2O5 for ultrasonic degradation of Rhodamine-B |
Elsevier: Materials Today: Proceedings |
2021 |
5 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Removal of Nigrosine by Mgo Nanoparticles Using Madhuca Longifolia Flower Extract |
Springer, Environment, Development and Sustainability SCI |
2021 |
6 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Ceramic membranes (Al2O3/TiO2) used for separation glycerol from biodiesel using response surface methodology |
Journal of Material Today (Elsevier)
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2021 |
7 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Review of membrane technology applications in wastewater treatment and biofuels |
Journal of Material Today (Elsevier) |
2021 |
8 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Enhanced diesel properties with energy efficient nano-aluminium oxide and nano-cobalt oxide particles. |
Material today proceeding (Elsevier) |
2021 |
Year 2020 |
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1 |
Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
Ultrasound assisted preparation of rGO/TiO2nanocomposite for effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under sunlight |
Elsevier-Nanostructures & Nano Objects |
21, 100407, 2020 |
2 |
Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
Sonochemical preparation of multifunctional rGO-ZnS-TiO2 ternary nanocomposite and its application for CV dye removal |
Elsevier- Optik
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208, 164532, 2020
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3 |
Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
Sonochemical preparation of ternary rGO-ZnO-TiO2 nanocompositephotocatalyst for efficient degradation of crystal violet dye |
Elsevier- Optik
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208, 164555, 2020
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4 |
Dr. S. S. Barkade, Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Development of Poly(aspartic-co-glutamic acid) Green Antiscalant for Calcium Carbonate Scale Inhibition |
Advanced Science, Engineering and Medicine |
12(2):198-206, 2020
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5 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Rejection Behavior of Manganese Ions from Synthetic Wastewater by Nanofiltration and Estimation of Membrane Transport Parameters |
International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts |
8(8), 913-921, 2020 |
6 |
Dr. P.G. Bansod
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Chemical |
Biodiesel Production from Nagpur Thermal Power Plant Ash Used As Catalyst |
Indian Journal of Environmental Protection |
40(9), 921-928, 2020 |
Year 2019 |
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1 |
Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
Ultrasound assisted preparation, characterization and adsorption study of ternary chitosan-ZnO-TiO2 nanocomposite: Advantage over conventional method |
Elsevier-Ultrasonics Sonochemistry |
52, 120-130, 2019 |
2 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Feasibility Study of Solar Thermal Integration to Community Cooking Systems |
International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management |
2(7), 596-98, 2019 |
3 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Heat Transfer Characteristics of Rotating Cylinder with Water Impinging Jet |
International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development |
6 (7), 2019 |
4 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
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A Study of Extraction of Ferulic Acid from Bamboo Plant |
International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management |
2(8), 103-106, 2019 |
5 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Study of Purification & Separation of Natural Polyphenols (Gallic Acid) from Pomegranate Peel |
International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering |
5(6), 45-49, 2019 |
6 |
Dr. P.G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Enhancement of Separation Efficiency For Nanofiltartion Membrane Using Water Soluble Polymer |
Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering |
8(2), 2277-3878, 2019 |
7 |
Prof. P. P. Sirsat, Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
Recovery of uranium from lean streams by extraction and direct precipitation in microchannels |
Elsevier-Separation & Purification Technology
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227, 115641, 2019 |
Year 2018 |
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1 |
Dr. P. G. Bansod |
Chemical |
Polyacronitrile Ultra Filtration Membranes Used for Separation of Glycerol from Trans esterification Process of Biodiesel production |
Asian Journal of Nanoscience and Materials |
1;1(3):157-65, 2018 |
2 |
Prof: R. S. Deshpande |
Chemical |
Removal of Heavy metal from Aqueous wastewater by Emulsion Liquid Membrane |
International Journal of Advance Research |
6(1):455-63, 2018 |
Year 2017 |
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1 |
Dr. S. M. Chavan |
Chemical |
Kinetic Model for Extraction of Betulic Acid by Batch Extraction from Leaves of Syzygiumcumini (Jamun)”, Novel Water Treatment and Separation Methods - Simulation of Chemical Processes |
Apple Academic Press |
2017 |
2 |
Dr. S. R. Shirsath |
Chemical |
A Novel Approach for Continuous Synthesis Of Calcium Carbonate Using Sequential Operation Of Two Sonochemical Reactors |
UltrasonicsSonochemistry |
35,124-133, 2017 |
3 |
Dr. S.R. Shirsath, Dr. S. S. Sable |
Chemical |
Intensification of extraction of curcumin from Curcuma amada using ultrasound assisted approach: Effect of different operating parameters |
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry |
38, 437-445, 2017 |
4 |
Dr. S. S. Barkade Dr. S.M. Chavan |
Chemical |
Extraction of uranium (VI) by tri iso-amyl phosphate (TiAP) in ionic liquids |
2(2):255-62, 2017 |
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5 |
Dr. S. A. Ghodake |
Chemical |
Halloysitenanocontainers for controlled delivery of Gibberellic Acid |
Russian Journal of Applied Chemistry |
90 (1), 120-128, 2017 |
6 |
Prof: V. H. Bankar |
Chemical |
Reducing Sugar Determination of Jaggery by Classical Lane and Eynon Method & 3,5-Dinitrosalicylic Acid Method |
Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research |
3(6):2454-1362, 2017 |
7 |
Prof: D. S. Patil |
Chemical |
Studies on the removal of manganese from synthetic wastewaters by nanofiltration –A parametric and modeling study |
Desalination Publication |
88:93-105, 2017 |
Year 2016 |
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1 |
Dr. S. M. Chavan |
Chemical |
Thermodynamic Consideration of Hydrolysis of Cellulose to Glucose Under Liquid to Semi-liquid Conditions |
Journal of Advances in Engineering and Science |
13(2), 18-21, 2016 |
2 |
Dr. S. M. Chavan, Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Study of Extraction of Tannic Acid from EmblicaOfficinalis (Amla) |
International Journal for Scientific Research & Development |
4 (5), 1070-1072, 2016 |
3 |
Dr. S. S. Barkade |
Chemical |
Studies on Synthesis of TFC-RO Membranes and their Applications in Water Industry |
Journal of Advances in Engineering and Science |
13(2), 01-04, 2016 |
4 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Recent Advances in Extraction of Bioactive Ingredients from Medicinal Plants |
Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research |
2 (8), 2016 |
5 |
Dr. J. G. Gujar |
Chemical |
Experimental and Modeling Studies on Extraction of Eugenol from Cinnamomum Zeylanicum (Dalchini) |
International Journal of Science Technology &Engineering |
2 (11), 831-835, 2016 |
6 |
Prof: V. S. Astekar |
Chemical |
Synthesis, Characterization of Doped Zinc Oxide Nanostructure and its Photocatalytic Application |
Journal of Advances in Engineering and Science |
13(2), 08-10, 2016 |