Department of Chemistry · Research & Scholarship

Research, Publications & Achievements

The Department of Chemistry promotes a culture of scholarly inquiry through research publications, academic authorship, participation in conferences and seminars, and recognition of student excellence. The department's scholarly activities connect teaching, research and scientific engagement.

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25+ Research / publication entries listed

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13 Books & practical manuals listed

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5 Conference presentations listed

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5 Student merit achievements listed

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3 Faculty contributors featured

Research & Scholarly Contributions

Faculty members of the Department contribute to chemistry scholarship through research publications, academic books, conference presentations and quality-focused academic work.

Faculty Publication

Mr. M. Karmakar

The published works listed include contributions related to quality enhancement in higher education, interactive teaching-learning processes, pedagogy, and chemical research involving thermal decomposition of copolymer resin.

Faculty Research

Dr. Rojo John

Research publications include volumetric, acoustic, viscometric, compressibility and molecular interaction studies involving amino acids and pharmaceutical compounds in aqueous, electrolyte and non-electrolyte systems across different temperatures.

Publications — Mr. M. Karmakar

Quality enhancement of higher education by interactive teaching learning process and effective student teacher interaction

Quality Assurance in Higher Education: “Issues & Concerns”
ISBN 978-93-80287-80-5 · P. No. 70

Comparative study of Application based pedagogy (Efficacy of ABCD Model) vis-a-vis Concept based pedagogy: a case study

Best Practices for Quality Enhancement in Higher Education
ISBN 978-81-7192-098-3 · P. No. 160

Kinetics of Thermal decomposition of Copolymer Resin-II Derived from 2,4-Dihydroxypropiophenone, Formaldehyde and 4-Pyridylamine

Chemical research publication

Research Publications — Dr. Rojo John

Publications spanning volumetric, acoustic, viscometric, compressibility and molecular interaction studies.

Volumetric and acoustic studies of aqueous L-arginine·HCl and L-proline in electrolytic and non-electrolytic solutions at various temperatures.

Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 99(3), 100370. Elsevier · 2022

An insight into interactional characteristics of aqueous raltegravir potassium in potassium chloride and α-lactose via volumetric, compressibility, and viscometric properties.

Journal of Solution Chemistry, 54(11), 1499–1531. Springer · 2025

Volumetric investigation of aqueous L-Arginine·HCl in electrolyte and nonelectrolyte media across a range of temperatures.

International Journal of Chemical Studies, 14(4), 53–58. · 2026

Thermo-acoustic and compressibility investigations of L-arginine hydrochloride in aqueous electrolyte and nonelectrolyte media over a wide temperature range.

International Journal of Chemical Research and Development, 8(5), 66–71. · 2026

Ultrasonic and acoustic investigation of ketorolac tromethamine in aqueous binary and KCl/α-lactose monohydrate ternary systems across varying temperatures.

Journal of Research in Chemistry, 7(4), 12–19. · 2026

Viscometric properties of ketorolac tromethamine in aqueous binary and KCl/α-lactose monohydrate ternary solutions.

Indian Journal of Advances in Chemical Science, 14(1), 24–30. · 2026

Molecular interaction studies of aqueous L-proline using volumetric measurements at various temperatures.

International Journal of Advanced Chemistry Research, 8(5), 10–16. · 2026

Research Publications — Dr. Manu Jose

Research contributions in advanced materials, membranes, nanotechnology, adsorption, antimicrobial properties, water treatment and environmental remediation.

Novel polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes modified with Cu/titanate nanotubes.

Szymański, K.; Darowna, D.; Sienkiewicz, P.; Jose, M.; et al. Water Process Engineering, 33, 101098. · 2020

Influence of Preparation Procedure on Physicochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Titanate Nanotubes Modified with Silver.

Jose, M.; Sienkiewicz, P.; et al. · 2019

Polyethersulfone ultrafiltration membranes modified with hybrid Ag/titanate nanotubes: physicochemical characteristics, antimicrobial properties, and fouling resistance.

Water Treat., 128, 106–118. · 2018

Influence of MgO nanoparticles on the physiochemical, transport, and antimicrobial properties of polyethersulfone membranes.

Water Treat., 128, 199–206. · 2018

Investigation on polyethersulfone membranes modified with Fe3O4–trisodium citrate nanoparticles.

Water Treat., 128, 265–271. · 2018

Hydrothermal synthesized magnetically separable mesostructured H2Ti3O7/γ-Fe2O3 nanocomposite for organic dye removal via adsorption and its regeneration/reuse.

Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 25(21), 20304–20319. · 2018

Synergistic persulfate activation as an efficient and cost-effective approach for removal of organic synthetic dyes from aqueous solutions using magnetic Pd-Fe3O4-Flyash composite particles as catalyst.

Environmental Chemistry and Engineering, 6(3), 3709–3717. · 2018

Removal of basic and industrial azo reactive dyes from aqueous solutions via Fenton-like reactions using catalytic non-magnetic Pd-flyash and magnetic Pd-Fe3O4-flyash composite particles.

Purification Technology, 172, 338–349. · 2017

Hydrogen phosphate anions modified hydrogen titanate nanotubes for methylene blue adsorption from aqueous solution: validating novel method of predicting adsorption capacity.

Environmental Chemistry and Engineering, 4(1), 1295–1307. · 2016

Ion-exchange bonded H2Ti3O7 nanosheets-based magnetic nanocomposite for dye removal via adsorption and its regeneration via synergistic activation of persulfate.

RSC Advances, 6(83), 80133–80144. · 2016

Methylene blue adsorption from aqueous solutions using undoped and silver-doped nanotubes of anatase-titania synthesized via modified hydrothermal method.

Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 75(3), 541–550. · 2015

Photocatalytic activity of acid-catalyst-modified sol-gel processed nanocrystalline titania: On dual-role of active surface-sites.

Science of Advanced Materials, 7(4), 729–745. · 2015

Predicting dye-adsorption capacity of hydrogen titanate nanotubes via one-step dye-removal method of novel chemically-activated catalytic process conducted in dark.

Environmental Chemistry and Engineering, 2(4), 1980–1988. · 2014

Hydrothermal synthesis of highly crystalline nanotubes/nanoplates of pure and silver-doped anatase-titania using acid-catalyst-modified sol-gel precursors.

Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 73(1), 38–47. · 2014

Highest photocatalytic activity observed for nanocrystalline anatase-titania having lowest crystallinity.

Nano Bulletin, 2(1), 1–8. · 2013

Books Published — Dr. Rojo John

A collection of undergraduate Chemistry textbooks and practical manuals published for B.Sc. programmes and related courses.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume I)

For B.Sc. Semester I (Major) & Semester III (Minor), May 2025 · ISBN 978-93-48443-80-9 · Nachiket Prakashan, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume II)

For B.Sc. Semester II (Major) & Semester IV (Minor), July 2025 · ISBN 978-93-48443-07-6 · Nachiket Prakashan, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume III)

For B.Sc. Semester III (Major) & Semester V (Minor), July 2025 · ISBN 978-93-48443-43-4 · Nachiket Prakashan, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume II) Practical

For B.Sc. Semester II (Major) & Semester IV (Minor), July 2025 · ISBN 978-93-48443-02-1 · Nachiket Prakashan, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume III) Practical

For B.Sc. Semester III (Major) & Semester V (Minor), July 2025 · ISBN 978-93-48443-35-9 · Nachiket Prakashan, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume IV)

For B.Sc. Semester IV (Major), July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-50-7 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume IV) Practical Manual

For B.Sc. Semester IV, July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-44-6 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume IV) — Generic/Open Elective

BGO4T06: Molecules of Life · July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-35-4 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume III) — Generic/Open Elective

BGO3T05: Chemistry in Everyday Life · July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-08-8 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume III) Practical Manual

For B.Sc. Semester III · July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-56-9 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume II) Practical Manual

For B.Sc. Semester II · July 2026 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume I) Practical Manual

For B.Sc. Semester I · July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-49-1 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Undergraduate Chemistry (Volume I) — Value Education Course

BVE1T01: Environmental Science · July 2026 · ISBN 978-81-69035-26-2 · Sai Jyoti Publication, Nagpur.

Papers Presented in Conferences & Seminars

Selected papers presented by Dr. Rojo John during 2025–26 at national and international conferences.

Investigations of Volumetric and Acoustic properties of Ketorolac tromethamine in Aqueous Binary and Aqueous KCl/α-Lactose monohydrate Ternary Solutions at Different temperatures

National Conference on Recent Trends in Science & Technology · Mahatma Fule Arts, Commerce & Sitaramji Chaudhari Science Mahavidyalaya, Warud, Dist. Amravati

National 2025–26

An insight into the interactional characteristics by studying Viscometric properties of Raltegravir potassium in aqueous solutions and in aqueous solutions of electrolyte and non-electrolyte

One Day National Conference on Advance Knowledge in Chemistry (AKC-2025) · Adarsh Education Society's Arts, Commerce and Science College, Hingoli

National 2025–26

Viscosity Behaviour of Ketorolac Tromethamine in Aqueous Binary and KCl/α-Lactose Monohydrate Ternary solutions

International Conference on Innovations in Physical, Chemical & Biological Sciences for Sustainable Development (IPCBSSD-2026) · Guru Nanak College of Science, Ballarpur in collaboration with Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT), Mumbai

International

Investigation of the thermodynamic properties of some amino acids in water and in aqueous KCl and glucose solution

International Conference on Emerging Trends in Science, Technology and Management (ICETSTM-2025) · Department of Chemistry & IQAC, Govt. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College, Sitapur, Surguja (C.G.), in collaboration with Association of Chemistry Teachers (ACT), India

International

An Insight into the interactional characteristics by studying Viscometric properties of Raltegravir potassium

International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials (Innovations in Chemical, Physical and Biological Sciences) (ICAFM-2026) · Department of Chemistry (IQAC Initiative), Dharampeth M. P. Deo Memorial Science College, Nagpur, in collaboration with IQAC, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University and Association of Chemistry Teachers, Mumbai

International

Student Achievements

Students of the Chemistry Department have achieved notable positions in Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University examinations.

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Ms. Parminder Kaur Dhillon stood 3rd in the order of Merit at the R. T. M. Nagpur University Exam, Summer 2019.

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Mr. Imran Aziz Opai stood 3rd in the order of Merit at the R. T. M. Nagpur University Exam, Summer 2014.

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Ms. Priyanka Bertram stood 1st in the order of Merit at the R. T. M. Nagpur University Exam, Summer 2012.

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Ku. Nabanita Hazra from M.Sc. stood 3rd in the order of Merit at the R. T. M. Nagpur University Exam, Summer 2010.

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M. Soumyadeb Patra from M.Sc. stood 4th in the order of Merit at the R. T. M. Nagpur University Exam, Summer 2010.

Research, Scholarship & Student Excellence

The Department of Chemistry continues to build an academic environment in which teaching, research, publication, scientific communication and student achievement complement one another. These contributions reflect the department's continuing engagement with chemistry education, scholarly research and the development of future scientists.