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  1. Utilization of Alpinia nigra leaves as a sustainable source of highly efficient heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production from waste cooking oil

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, March 2026, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  2. Microwave-assisted biodiesel production from WCO using snail shell-derived CaO@Coal fly ash: Optimization via RSM, cost analysis, kinetics, thermodynamics, and bibliometrics

    Article • Renewable Energy, December 2025, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  3. Mango leaves-derived carbonaceous material as a green catalyst for biodiesel synthesis from Jatropha curcas oil

    Article • Molecular Catalysis, December 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  4. Sulphonated Chitosan‐Based Hydrochar as a Potential Catalyst to Produce Biodiesel from Oleic Acid

    Article • ChemistrySelect, November 2025, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  5. Microwave-Absorbing CaO-CNT Catalyst for Enhanced Transesterification: Bridging Dielectric Loss to Energy-Efficient Fatty Acid Methyl Ester Production

    Article • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, October 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  6. Structure‐Property Relationship in Lightly and Heavily Gas‐Phase N‐Doped TiO2 Nanoparticles for Solar‐Driven Photocatalysis

    Article • Chemistry - An Asian Journal, September 2025, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Dr Sakar Mohan

  7. A Review on Metal–Organic Frameworks as Catalytic Material for Oxidation Reactions

    Article • Chemistry - An Asian Journal, August 2025, Wiley

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  8. Intensified modified fruit blender reactor for emulsifier synthesis via glycerol esterification of free fatty acids at mild conditions

    Article • Bioresource Technology, August 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  9. Sustainable Production of Biodiesel Using Waste Jatropha curcas Shells as a Heterogeneous Catalyst

    Article • ACS Omega, June 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  10. Tailoring Cu/Hydroxyapatite Catalysts for Selective Hydrogenolysis of Biomass Derived Levulinic Acid to γ-Valerolactone Biofuel Additive

    Article • Current Materials Science, May 2025, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  11. Cu(II)-Doped ZIF-8 as a Sustainable Catalyst for the Dehydrogenative Coupling of 2-Aminobenzamide with Methanol

    Article • Inorganic Chemistry, May 2025, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  12. Valorization of maize processing industrial waste as activated magnetic biochar catalyst through pyrolysis for biodiesel production: Detailed investigations on economic profitability and environmental emissions

    Article • Chemical Engineering Research and Design, March 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  13. Paper waste-derived functionalized biochar catalyst for production of biodiesel using Jatropha curcas oil feedstock

    Article • Bioresource Technology Reports, February 2025, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  14. Unveiling the therapeutic potential of insect-derived natural products for drug discovery

    Article • Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  15. Recent Advances in Electrocatalytic Transesterification: Enhancing Biodiesel Synthesis for Sustainable Energy

    Article • International Journal of Energy Research, January 2025, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  16. One-step, efficient and sustainable microwave-assisted biodiesel production using a sulfonated porous organic polymer catalyst

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2025, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  17. Fe, N Dual-Doped Cerium Oxide Photocatalyst Manifesting the Simultaneous Degradation of Dye–Heavy Metal Mixed Pollutants under Sunlight

    Article • Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, December 2024, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Dr Sakar Mohan

  18. Snail shell derived magnetic nanocatalysts for biodiesel production: Process optimization through response surface methodology, kinetics, and thermodynamic studies

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, December 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  19. 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

    Article • Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, November 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  20. Recent advances of biodiesel production enhanced by external field via heterogeneous catalytic transesterification system

    Article • Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification, November 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  21. Engineering of Active Sites in Metal‐Organic Frameworks for Friedel–Crafts Alkylation

    Article • ChemCatChem, October 2024, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  22. Ag3PO4 anchored SnWO4 Z-scheme heterojunction for reactive blue 21 degradation: Performance analysis and mechanism insights

    Article • Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, October 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  23. Recent advances in magnetic solid catalysts: Synthesis, stabilization and application in cleaner production of biodiesel

    Article • Energy Nexus, September 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  24. Electro-driven deep eutectic solvent pretreatment of wheat straw with enhancive component fractionation and hydrogen evolution at room temperature

    Article • Green Chemical Engineering, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  25. Repurposing the spent cooking oil using biogenic CLAC@SO3H for biodiesel production: Assessment on scale-up potential

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  26. Valorization of Bambusa striata shavings into functional superparamagnetic material and its application in biodiesel production: Response surface optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and economic assessment

    Article • Process Safety and Environmental Protection, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  27. Elucidating the scale-up potential of biogenic magnetized nanocatalyst towards intensified biodiesel production

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  28. Agro-waste derived sulfonated biochar material as a sustainable heterogeneous catalyst for conversion of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

    Article • Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, September 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  29. Biochar carbon nanodots for catalytic acetalization of biodiesel by-product crude glycerol to solketal: process optimization by RSM and life cycle cost analysis

    Article • Scientific Reports, August 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  30. Response surface optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics, and life cycle cost analysis of biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil using biomass-based functional activated carbon catalyst

    Article • Renewable Energy, August 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  31. Jatropha curcas oil a potential feedstock for biodiesel production: A critical review

    Article • Fuel, August 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  32. Psidium guajava (guava) leaves derived functional activated carbon as a heterogeneous catalyst for conversion of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel

    Article • Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, August 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  33. Edible Oil-based Feedstock

    Article • June 2024, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  34. Biodiesel and Related Fuel Additives: A Brief History

    Article • June 2024, Bentham Science Publishers

    Supongsenla Ao, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  35. Waste-Derived Catalyst for Biodiesel Production

    Article • June 2024, Bentham Science Publishers

    Joseph VL Ruatpuia, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  36. Subject Index

    Article • June 2024, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  37. A Spherical Superhydrophobic Activated Carbon Catalyst for Biodiesel Production ‐Exploring Process Efficiency, Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Life Cycle Cost Analysis

    Article • Advanced Functional Materials, June 2024, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  38. A review of microbes mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their enhanced antimicrobial activities

    Article • Heliyon, June 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  39. In–situ modification of UiO–66(Zr) organic ligand to synthesize highly recyclable solid acid for biodiesel production

    Article • Chemical Engineering Research and Design, May 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  40. A review on sustainable and scalable biodiesel production using ultra-sonication technology

    Article • Renewable Energy, May 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  41. Engineering acidic and Pt sites on WO3- doped H-mordenite supported Pt catalyst for hydrogenation of γ -valerolactone to methyl tetra hydrofuran

    Article • Molecular Catalysis, April 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  42. Transesterification of Jatropha curcas oil to biodiesel using highly porous sulfonated biochar catalyst: Optimization and characterization dataset

    Article • Data in Brief, April 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Dr Sakar Mohan

  43. Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Solid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Jatropha curcas Oil: Kinetic Study and Process Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology

    Article • International Journal of Energy Research, March 2024, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  44. Room-temperature and carbon-negative production of biodiesel via synergy of geminal-atom and photothermal catalysis

    Article • Environmental Chemistry Letters, March 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  45. Evaluating the Scale-Up Potential of Biogenic Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production

    Article • ACS Sustainable Resource Management, March 2024, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  46. Mikania micrantha silver nanoparticles exhibit anticancer activities against human lung adenocarcinoma via caspase-mediated apoptotic cell death

    Article • Artificial Cells Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, March 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  47. Biomass waste-derived catalysts for biodiesel production: Recent advances and key challenges

    Article • Renewable Energy, March 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  48. Synthesis and utilization of biomass-derived sulfonated heterogeneous catalyst-BT-SO3H for microalgal biodiesel production

    Article • Environmental Research, March 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  49. Evaluating the commercial potential of Cocos nucifera derived biochar catalyst in biodiesel synthesis from Kanuga oil: Optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics, and process cost analysis

    Article • Process Safety and Environmental Protection, March 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  50. Defect engineered N-doped black-V2O5 nanostructures for hydrogen production via solar-catalytic water splitting in the presence of different sacrificial agents

    Article • Surfaces and Interfaces, February 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Dr Sakar Mohan

  51. Current progress and future outlooks of microwave-irradiated biodiesel production: A holistic review

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, February 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  52. Comparative life cycle cost analysis of bio-valorized magnetite nanocatalyst for biodiesel production: Modeling, optimization, kinetics and thermodynamic study

    Article • Bioresource Technology, February 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  53. Catalytic Efficacy, Kinetic, and Thermodynamic Studies of Biodiesel Synthesis Using Musa AAA Plant Waste-Based Renewable Catalyst

    Article • International Journal of Energy Research, January 2024, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  54. Carbon Dot-Based Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe Platform for Visual Quantitative Determination of Hg2+

    Article • ACS Applied Nano Materials, January 2024, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  55. Sulfamic acid modified UiO-66 metal-organic framework for biodiesel production: Process optimization using response surface methodology, kinetics, and thermodynamic study

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal, January 2024, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  56. Microwave assisted synthesis, characterization and bioactivity evaluation of a cobalt (II) complex with a novel Schiff base ligand derived from phenylacetyl urea and salicylaldehyde

    Article • Journal of Molecular Structure, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  57. Hazardous effects of waste transformer oil and its prevention: A review

    Article • Next Sustainability, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  58. Microwave-assisted valorization of biodiesel byproduct glycerol to solketal over Musa acuminata peel waste derived solid acid catalyst: process optimization, kinetics, and thermodynamics

    Article • Energy Advances, January 2024, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  59. Sheet-like Superparamagnetic Biochar-based Acid Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: Process Optimization, Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and Life Cycle Cost Analysis

    Article • SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  60. Introduction to Circular Bioeconomy Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy Production

    Article • January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  61. Circular Bioeconomy Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy Production

    Article • January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  62. Functionalized Biochar for Green and Sustainable Production of Biodiesel

    Article • January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  63. Active sites engineered biomass-carbon as a catalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization using RSM and life cycle assessment

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Dr Sakar Mohan

  64. Engineered Biomass Waste‐Derived Activated Biochar Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Jatropha curcas Oil

    Article • International Journal of Energy Research, January 2024, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  65. Upcycling waste snail shells into high-performance nanocatalyst for optimized biodiesel production: A sustainable approach

    Article • Invention Disclosure, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  66. Novel solid catalyst sulfonic acid functionalized carbonaceous material for biodiesel production

    Article • Invention Disclosure, January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  67. Renewable diesel and biodiesel: a comparative analysis

    Article • January 2024, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  68. Recent Advances in Efficient Photocatalytic Degradation Approaches for Azo Dyes

    Article • Journal of Chemistry, December 2023, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  69. Process optimization and kinetic studies of Musa glauca catalyzed biodiesel production

    Article • Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, December 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  70. Metal loading on CaO/Al2O3 pellet catalyst as a booster for transesterification in biodiesel production

    Article • Renewable Energy, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  71. Microalgae as a sustainable feedstock for biodiesel and other production industries: Prospects and challenges

    Article • Energy Nexus, December 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  72. Process Optimization of Biodiesel Production Using Waste Snail Shell as a Highly Active Nanocatalyst

    Article • International Journal of Energy Research, November 2023, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  73. Comprehensive assessment of biorefinery potential for biofuels production from macroalgal biomass: Towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy and greener future

    Article • Chemosphere, October 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  74. Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using ZIF-8 MOF-derived nanocatalyst: A process optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and life cycle cost analysis

    Article • Energy Conversion and Management, September 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Dr Sakar Mohan

  75. Construction of hierarchical MnMoO4 nanostructures on Ni foam for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors

    Article • Surfaces and Interfaces, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  76. Green synthesis of CaO nanocatalyst using watermelon peels for biodiesel production

    Article • Molecular Catalysis, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  77. Microwave-assisted valorization of glycerol to solketal using biomass-derived heterogeneous catalyst

    Article • Fuel, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  78. Robust microwave-assisted sulfonic acid-functionalized metal-organic framework UiO-66 for biodiesel production

    Article • Science Talks, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  79. Terminalia arjuna bark – A highly efficient renewable heterogeneous base catalyst for biodiesel production

    Article • Renewable Energy, August 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  80. Biodiesel Production Using a Banana Peel Extract-Mediated Highly Basic Heterogeneous Nanocatalyst

    Article • Sustainability, July 2023, MDPI AG

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  81. Sustainable Glycerol Carbonate Synthesis: Transesterification for Industrial Applications

    Article • Journal of Chemistry, July 2023, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  82. A strategic review on sustainable approaches in municipal solid waste management and energy recovery: Role of artificial intelligence, economic stability and life cycle assessment

    Article • Bioresource Technology, July 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  83. Agricultural Waste-Based Heterogeneous Catalyst for the Production of Biodiesel: A Ranking Study via the VIKOR Method

    Article • International Journal of Energy Research, June 2023, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  84. Ethical issues pertaining to sustainable biodiesel synthesis over trans/esterification process

    Article • Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, June 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  85. Stimulation in fullerene for adsorbing pollutant gases: A review

    Article • Chemical Physics Impact, June 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  86. Sulphonated cellulose-based carbon as a green heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: Process optimization and kinetic studies

    Article • Biomass and Bioenergy, June 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  87. Esterification of oleic acid to biodiesel using biowaste‐based solid acid catalyst under microwave irradiation

    Article • Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, May 2023, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  88. Microwave-assisted Sustainable Production of Biodiesel: A Comprehensive Review

    Article • Current Microwave Chemistry, April 2023, Bentham Science Publishers

    Hu Li, Supongsenla Ao, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  89. Green biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil using a carbon-based solid acid catalyst: A process optimization study

    Article • Renewable Energy, April 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  90. In-situ synergistic effect of ultrasonic irradiation and solvent addition for enhancing CaO catalyzed transesterification

    Article • Fuel, April 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  91. Biodiesel production from quinary oil mixture using highly efficient Musa chinensis based heterogeneous catalyst

    Article • Fuel, March 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Sujata Brahma

  92. Sulphonic-acid functionalized novel Limonia acidissima carbonaceous catalyst for biodiesel synthesis from Millettia pinnata oil: Optimization, kinetics, thermodynamics and cost analysis

    Article • Journal of Cleaner Production, March 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  93. Musa champa peduncle waste-derived efficient catalyst: Studies of biodiesel synthesis, reaction kinetics and thermodynamics

    Article • Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers - Energy, February 2023, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  94. Xylopentose production from crop residue employing xylanase enzyme

    Article • Bioresource Technology, February 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  95. Microwave-Assisted Sustainable Production of Biodiesel: A Comprehensive Review

    Article • SSRN Electronic Journal, January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  96. Sulphonated biomass-based catalyst for solketal synthesis by acetalization of glycerol – A byproduct of biodiesel production

    Article • Fuel Processing Technology, December 2022, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  97. Valorization of restaurant waste oil and cow-bone doped siliceous termite hills towards biodiesel production: Kinetics and thermodynamics

    Article • Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  98. Microwave-assisted synthesis of glycerol carbonate by transesterification of glycerol using Mangifera indica peel calcined ash as catalyst

    Article • Fuel, December 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  99. 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

    Article • ACS Omega, November 2022, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  100. Metal-organic framework as a heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production: A review

    Article • Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, November 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  101. Microwave-Assisted Biodiesel Production Using UiO-66 MOF Derived Nanocatalyst: Process Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology

    Article • Catalysts, October 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  102. Environmentally Safe Magnetic Nanocatalyst for the Production of Biodiesel from Pongamia pinnata Oil

    Article • Catalysts, October 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  103. Microwave assisted biodiesel production using sulfonic acid-functionalized metal-organic frameworks UiO-66 as a heterogeneous catalyst

    Article • Renewable Energy, September 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  104. Fine-tuned fabrication parameters of CaO catalyst pellets for transesterification of palm oil to biodiesel

    Article • Fuel, September 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  105. Biodiesel Production From Oleic Acid Using Biomass-Derived Sulfonated Orange Peel Catalyst

    Article • Frontiers in Catalysis, June 2022, Frontiers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  106. Advancement in utilization of nanomaterials as efficient and recyclable solid catalyst for biodiesel synthesis

    Article • Cleaner Chemical Engineering, June 2022, Elsevier

    Prof. Sanjay Basumatary, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  107. Biodiesel production from waste cooking oil using magnetic bifunctional calcium and iron oxide nanocatalysts derived from empty fruit bunch

    Article • Fuel, June 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  108. Recent Advances in the Valorization of Biodiesel By-Product Glycerol to Solketal

    Article • Journal of Chemistry, May 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  109. Injecting superheated C1 and C3 alcohol supports towards non-catalytic semi-continuous conversion of Hevea brasiliensis oil into biodiesel

    Article • Fuel, April 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  110. Valorisation of food waste to sustainable energy and other value-added products: A review

    Article • Bioresource Technology Reports, February 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  111. A one-pot route to tunable sugar-derived sulfonated carbon catalysts for sustainable production of biodiesel by fatty acid esterification

    Article • Renewable Energy, January 2022, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  112. Correction: green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts and their antimicrobial activities: a review of recent literature

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2022, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  113. Hydrophobic species-enabled acid–base multi-catalysis for stereoselective access to renewable trans-anethole

    Article • Dalton Transactions, January 2022, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  114. Utilization of biowaste-derived catalysts for biodiesel production: process optimization using response surface methodology and particle swarm optimization method

    Article • Energy Advances, January 2022, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  115. A magnetically separable acid-functionalized nanocatalyst for biodiesel production

    Article • Fuel, December 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  116. Biosynthesis of triangular-shape ZnO nanoparticles using Tecoma stans and its antimicrobial activity

    Article • Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, November 2021, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  117. Microalgae as a feedstock for the production of biodiesel: A review

    Article • Bioresource Technology Reports, September 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  118. A mesoporous polysulfonic acid-formaldehyde polymeric catalyst for biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas oil

    Article • Renewable Energy, August 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  119. Microwave-assisted Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-ones Using Acid-Functionalized Mesoporous Polymer

    Article • Current Microwave Chemistry, July 2021, Bentham Science Publishers

    Diparjun Das, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  120. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-Ones Using Acid-Functionalized Mesoporous Polymer

    Article • February 2021, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  121. A novel Citrus sinensis peel ash coated magnetic nanoparticles as an easily recoverable solid catalyst for biodiesel production

    Article • Fuel, February 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  122. Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of 3,4-Dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-Ones Using Acid-Functionalized Mesoporous Polymer

    Article • February 2021, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  123. A reusable magnetic nanocatalyst for bio-fuel additives: the ultrasound-assisted synthesis of solketal

    Article • Sustainable Energy & Fuels, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  124. Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using plant extracts and their antimicrobial activities: a review of recent literature

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  125. Mikania mikrantha leaf extract mediated biogenic synthesis of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles: Characterization and its antimicrobial activity study

    Article • Materials Today Proceedings, January 2021, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  126. Solvent-free benzylic oxidation of aromatics over Cu(ii)-containing propylsalicylaldimine anchored on the surface of mesoporous silica catalysts

    Article • Dalton Transactions, January 2021, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  127. Biosynthesis of Triangular-Shape ZnO Nanoparticles Using Tecoma Stans and Its Antimicrobial Activity

    Article • December 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  128. Taming waste: Waste Mangifera indica peel as a sustainable catalyst for biodiesel production at room temperature

    Article • Renewable Energy, December 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  129. Mikania Mikrantha Leaf Extract Mediated Biogenic Synthesis of Magnetic Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Characterization and Its Antimicrobial Activity Study

    Article • November 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  130. Widely Used Catalysts in Biodiesel Production: A Review

    Article • November 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  131. Utilization of Biowaste-derived Catalyst for Biodiesel Production: Process Optimization Using Response Surface Methodology and Particle Swarm Optimization Method

    Article • October 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  132. Widely Used Catalysts in Biodiesel Production: A Review

    Article • October 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  133. Highly selective tetrahydropyranylation/dehydropyranylation of alcohols and phenols using porous phenolsulfonic acid-formaldehyde resin catalyst under solvent-free condition

    Article • Reactive and Functional Polymers, April 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  134. Biodiesel production using a renewable mesoporous solid catalyst

    Article • Industrial Crops and Products, March 2020, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  135. A sustainable protocol for production of biodiesel by transesterification of soybean oil using banana trunk ash as a heterogeneous catalyst

    Article • Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, February 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  136. Nanostructured Catalysts in the Protection and Deprotection of Hydroxyl and Thiol Groups

    Article • January 2020, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  137. Widely used catalysts in biodiesel production: a review

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2020, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  138. Polymer-Bound Triphenylphosphine and 4,4′-Dinitroazobenzene as a Coupling Reagents for Chromatography-Free Esterification Reaction

    Article • Current Organic Synthesis, December 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  139. Recent developments in selective catalytic conversion of lignin into aromatics and their derivatives

    Article • Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, November 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  140. Zinc oxide supported silver nanoparticles as a heterogeneous catalyst for production of biodiesel from palm oil

    Article • Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, November 2019, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  141. Microwave-assisted synthesis of glycerol carbonate by the transesterification of glycerol with dimethyl carbonate using Musa acuminata peel ash catalyst

    Article • Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, September 2019, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  142. Heterogeneous System in Organic Synthesis: A Review

    Article • Mini-Reviews in Organic Chemistry, August 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  143. Application of polymer-bound triphenylphosphine

    Article • Current Organic Chemistry, July 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  144. Recent Advances in Solid Phase Organic Synthesis (SPOS)

    Article • Current Organic Chemistry, July 2019, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  145. Biosynthesis, characterisation and antibacterial activity of Mikania micrantha leaf extract‐mediated AgNPs

    Article • Micro & Nano Letters, June 2019, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  146. Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Activity of Magnetic KI@Fe3O4 Nanoparticles for Henry Reaction Under Solvent Free Conditions

    Article • Catalysis Letters, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  147. A microwave-assisted highly stereoselective one-pot Wittig reaction undersolvent-free conditions

    Article • TURKISH JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, April 2019, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-ULAKBIM) - DIGITAL COMMONS JOURNALS

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  148. Waste-to-useful: a biowaste-derived heterogeneous catalyst for a green and sustainable Henry reaction

    Article • New Journal of Chemistry, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  149. Wealth from waste: M. acuminata peel waste-derived magnetic nanoparticles as a solid catalyst for the Henry reaction

    Article • Nanoscale Advances, January 2019, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  150. Acid-Functionalized Mesoporous Polymer-Catalyzed Acetalization of Glycerol to Solketal, a Potential Fuel Additive under Solvent-Free Conditions

    Article • Energy & Fuels, November 2018, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  151. Antimicrobial activities of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Solanum viarum

    Article • IET Nanobiotechnology, April 2018, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (the IET)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Partha Adhikari

  152. Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Nostoc linckia and its Antimicrobial Activity: a Novel Biological Approach

    Article • BioNanoScience, April 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  153. Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Selaginella bryopteris Plant Extracts and Studies of Their Antimicrobial and Photocatalytic Activities

    Article • Journal of Bionanoscience, April 2018, American Scientific Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  154. Exploiting waste banana peel ash as a catalyst for the production of biodiesel

    Article • Green Chemistry, January 2018, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  155. Waste snail shell derived heterogeneous catalyst for biodiesel production by the transesterification of soybean oil

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2018, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  156. Polymer Supported Triphenylphosphine-methylacrylate Complex: An Efficient Catalyst for the Selective Iodination of Alcohols

    Article • Current Applied Polymer Science, May 2017, Bentham Science Publishers

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum, Diparjun Das

  157. Extraction of a cardanol based liquid bio-fuel from waste natural resource and decarboxylation using a silver-based catalyst

    Article • Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, May 2017, Elsevier

    Sushovan Chatterjee, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  158. Magnetic Fe3O4@silica sulfuric acid nanoparticles promoted regioselective protection/deprotection of alcohols with dihydropyran under solvent-free conditions

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2017, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  159. A mild and highly chemoselective iodination of alcohol using polymer supported DMAP

    Article • Journal of Chemical Sciences, September 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Diparjun Das, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  160. Polymer supported DMAP: an easily recyclable organocatalyst for highly atom-economical Henry reaction under solvent-free conditions

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Diparjun Das, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  161. A microwave-assisted highly practical chemoselective esterification and amidation of carboxylic acids

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Diparjun Das, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  162. Application of “Click” Chemistry in Solid Phase Synthesis of Alkyl Halides

    Article • December 2015, Slovenian Chemical Society

    Diparjun Das, Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  163. Selective Monoesterification of Symmetrical Diols Using Resin-Bound Triphenylphosphine

    Article • ACS Combinatorial Science, August 2015, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  164. ChemInform Abstract: One-Pot Solid Phase Synthesis of (E)-Nitroalkenes.

    Article • ChemInform, January 2014, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  165. ChemInform Abstract: Ethyl Acrylate Conjugated Polystyryl-diphenylphosphine - An Extremely Efficient Catalyst for Henry Reaction under Solvent-Free Conditions (SolFC).

    Article • ChemInform, October 2013, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  166. One-pot solid phase synthesis of (E)-nitroalkenes

    Article • Tetrahedron Letters, October 2013, Elsevier

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  167. Ethyl acrylate conjugated polystyryl-diphenylphosphine — An extremely efficient catalyst for Henry reaction under solvent-free conditions (SolFC)

    Article • Canadian Journal of Chemistry, April 2013, Canadian Science Publishing

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  168. ChemInform Abstract: A Practical One-Pot Synthesis of Azides Directly from Alcohols.

    Article • ChemInform, August 2012, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  169. ChemInform Abstract: Amberlyst-15 Catalyzed Cbz Protection of Amines under Solvent-Free Conditions.

    Article • ChemInform, June 2012, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  170. A practical one-pot synthesis of azides directly from alcohols

    Article • Journal of Chemical Sciences, May 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  171. Amberlyst-15 Catalyzed Cbz Protection of Amines Under Solvent-Free Conditions

    Article • Synthetic Communications, September 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  172. ChemInform Abstract: Excellent Synthesis of Adipic Acid.

    Article • ChemInform, June 2011, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  173. Excellent Synthesis of Adipic Acid

    Article • Synthetic Communications, January 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  174. ChemInform Abstract: An Excellent Method for Cbz-Protection of Amines.

    Article • ChemInform, July 2010, Wiley

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum

  175. An Excellent Method for Cbz-protection of Amines

    Article • Chemistry Letters, March 2010, The Chemical Society of Japan

    Dr. Samuel Lalthazuala Rokhum