Personal Profile Name : Nigamananda Das Designation : Professor of Chemistry Date of birth : 15th November, 1964 Address : P. G. Department of Chemistry, North Orissa University Baripada, Orissa, India Tel: 06792-252088, 259491(R); 09437320201 (Mob) E-mail: dasnn64@rediffmail.com; chemnou@gmail.com

Academic profile D. Sc. (Chemistry): 2013 : North Orissa University, Baripada

Topic: Studies on catalytic and sorption properties of some synthetic lamellar double hydroxides

Ph. D. (Chemistry): 1991 : Utkal University, Bhubaneswar Topic: Studies on acid, base and metal ion catalysed reactions of octahedral cobalt(III) complexes in solution

M. Sc. (Chemistry, Inorganic Special): 1985 : Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

Research and Teaching Experiences Professor of Chemistry : Feb. 2005 – continuing

North Orissa University, Baripada Scientist : July 2000 - Feb. 2005

(CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur) Lecturer in Chemistry : Nov. 1996 - June 2000

(S K. University, Dumka, Jharkhand) Research Associate (CSIR)/ Pool Scientist (CSIR) : July 1991 - Nov. 1996

(At CSIR-Institute Minerals & Materials Technology, Bhubaneswar) Lecturer in Chemistry : Sept.1989 - April 1990

(Regional College of Education, Bhubaneswar)

Junior/Senior Research Fellow (CSIR-NET) : July 1986-Sept. 1989 (At Department of Chemistry, Utkal University)

Fellowship/Awards: INSA Visiting Fellow (May-June, 2007) at Central Leather Research Institute, Chennai. BOYSCAST Fellow of DST, Govt. of India (July 1999- June 2000) to work at Labortoire de

Materiaux Catalytiques et Catalyse en Chimie Organique (CNRS), Montpellier, FRANCE Pool Scientist (CSIR) : July 1996 – Nov 1996 Research Associate (CSIR) : July 1991- June 1996 JRF/SRF (CSIR-NET) : June 1986- Sept 1989

Courses/Topics taught at North Orissa University: Inorganic, Spectroscopy, Analytical, Environmental & Materials Chemistry at Post Graduate & M. Phil. levels; Nanomaterials in M.Tech. Nanoscience & Technology

Selected Training/Sort term Course/Workshop attended: Seminar-cum-workshop on Modern methods of Chemical Analysis-Future Trends (MMCA-2013)

at CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur during November 20-22, 2013.

Nigamananda Das

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Kick-off and Consortium Meeting of Erasmus Mundus India To Europe (EMINTE) - 2013 at Lund University, Lund, Sweden, September 24-26, 2013.

Assessors’ Interaction Meeting (General Education Institutions) at NAAC, Bangalore during 13 - 14 June, 2012.

Awareness programme on “Role of Accreditation, Proficiency Test & Certified Reference Materials for Chemical Analysis of Metallurgical Products (APT-Chem) at National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur

Workshop on “Quality Assurance in Reaccredited Institution” at Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal during 27-28 September, 2010.

Workshop on Catalysis: Futuristic Materials as Catalysts and Adsorbents (CATWORKSHOP-2008) at Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (CSIR), Bhubaneswar from 18 -20 February, 2008.

Education course on Metallurgy for Engineers organized by Institute of Engineers (Jamshedpur Chapter) & NML at National Metallurgical Laboratory, 21-23 January, 2003.

Orientation Training Programme for Scientist organized by CSIR, HRD Centre at Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh from 28 April - 2 May, 2003.

A short-term course on “Instrumental methods of surface and interface analysis and their applications” held at IIT, Kharagpur from 6-12 December, 1992.

Workshop on “Thermal Analysis” organized by RRL, Bhubaneswar and Indian Thermal Analysis Society, Bombay, at Regional Research Laboratory, Bhubaneswar from 16-21 December, 1991.

Publications/Presentations: (Annexure-II/III) Research papers published referred journals : 101 Patent Filed (Indian) : 01 Research papers communicated : 03 Research papers presented/Invited talk

delivered at National/International Conferences : 39 Technical reports : 10 Book Edited : 01 Book chapters : 01

Ph. D. supervised: Awarded/Submitted - 09 / 01 On-going - 04

M. Sc./M. Phil./M.Tech. dissertation supervised: 21 / 09/01 Number of Project undertaken: 14 (See Annexure-IV) Member of professional bodies:

Life member of Catalysis Society of India Life member of Material Society of India Life Member/Patron Member of Orissa Chemical Society Member, Indian Chemical Society

Areas of research interest: Materials Chemistry and Catalysis Water research/Inorganic Analytical Chemistry Synthesis and Reactivity of Transition Metal Complexes

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ANNEXURE - I Academic distinctions

Member, Pear Team, National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore. Reviewer of Research Projects submitted to DST, Govt. of India for funding. Regular reviewers of research articles for National and International journals. Resource Person in Refresher Courses conducted at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar and

Sambalpur University, Sambalpur. Member, Subject Expert Committee, Orissa Public Service Commission, Cuttack, Orissa Member, Subject Expert Committee, Jharkhand Public Service Commission, Ranchi Member - Expert Committee for Gr-III Personnel (Technical), NML (CSIR), Jamshedpur. Vice President/Executive member - Orissa Chemical Society (2007-2008/2011-2012) Member, Subject Research Committee in Chemistry, F. M. University, Balasore Member, Academic Council & Board of Studies in Chemistry, M.P.C. (A) College, Baripada

Administrative Assignments at North Orissa University Chairman, P. G. Council, North Orissa University (June’08-May’09; June’13 - continuing) Head, P. G. Department of Chemistry (Feb. 2005 – May 2010) Member, Syndicate, North Orissa University (June’08-May’09; Dec’12 - continuing) Member, Senate and Academic Council, NOU (2005 – 2010; June’12 - continuing) Member, Board of Studies and SRC in Chemistry and URC (2005 - continuing) Warden, P. G. Hostels (2007-2008; 2012-2013) Professor in Charge, Central Library (June 2009 - continuing) Professor in Charge, Projects and Placement Cell (2005-2007) Professor in Charge, Refresher Courses (2005-2007) Professor in Charge, ST/SC Cell (2006 -08) Professor in Charge, UGC matters (2007- continuing) First Appellate Authority, North Orissa University (2008 – 2009) Superintendents: MA/M.Sc. Exams, NOU - 2006; 2008

MA/M. Sc/M. Phil. Entrance Exams – 2006/2007/2008/2011. Coordinator, Computer Training Programme, North Orissa University-2006 Professor in Charge, NAAC (2008 - Continuing) Coordinator, Steering Committee, NAAC Visit to NOU during 25-27 Nov., 2010. Director, IQAC, NOU (2009 - continuing) Member, Academic, Publication, Examination committees of NOU (2008 - continuing) Member, Website Committee, North Orissa University Member, Advisory Committee, Distance Education, NOU (2010 – continuing) Member, Advisory Committee, Bio-informatics Facility, NOU Member, Advisory Committee, Computer Centre, NOU

Organization of Conferences/Chairing session in conferences Chairman, National Seminar on Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-VI) held at

Department of Chemistry, NOU during 26-27 March, 2014. Convener, Workshop on “Erasmus Mundus Interaction with EU Universities” at North

Orissa University during 1-2, November, 2013. Convener, National Seminar on Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-V) held at

Department of Chemistry, NOU on 24 March, 2013.

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Convener, National Seminar on Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-IV) held at Department of Chemistry, North Orissa University on 04 March, 2012.

Convener, International Year of Chemistry held at Department of Chemistry during 20-21 November, 2011

Coordinator, National Seminar on Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-III) held at Department of Chemistry, North Orissa University on 27 March, 2011

Chairman, National Seminar on Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-II) held at Department of Chemistry, North Orissa University during 3-4 March, 2010.

Convener, NAAC-Awareness-cum-Workshop of affiliated colleges of North Orissa University on 22 November, 2009

Convener, National Seminar on Materials Chemistry & Catalysis and 22nd Annual conference of OCS held at Department of Chemistry, NOU during 27-28 December, 2008.

Chaired one technical session each at National Seminars/Symposia on: Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-V) at Department of Chemistry, North Orissa

University, March, 24, 2013. Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-IV) at Department of Chemistry, North Orissa

University, April, 3-4, 2010. Eradication of HIV/AIDS’ at Department of Chemistry, Udala College, Udala Aug 13-14,

2006. Green Chemistry for Green Environment at Department of Chemistry, L.N. Mahavidyalay,

Jamsuli, Aug. 4-5, 2007. Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences at Department of Chemistry, Sambalpur University,

Jan 20-21, 2011. Materials Chemistry & Catalysis (MCC-III) at Chemistry Department, North Orissa

University, March, 27, 2010. Advances in Chemical Engineering–AchemE 2011 at Thapar University, Patiala,

Punjab, Feb. 27-28, 2011. NAAC Sponsored State level Seminar on Benefits of IQAC in the Higher Educational

Institutions at Seemanta Mahavidyalaya, Jharpokharia, Orissa Feb. 23-24, 2012.

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ANNEXURE-II

List of Papers published in referred Journals In Materials Chemistry and Catalysis/Environmental/Analytical Chemistry

69. S. K. Giri and N. N. Das*, Visible light induced photocatalytic decolourisation of rhodamine B by magnetite nanoparticles synthesised using recovered iron from waste iron ore tailings, Desalination and Water Treatment, (Accepted)

68. R.K. Behera and N. Das, Adsorptive removal of P(V) and Cr(VI) oxyanions using waste iron ore tailings, Desalination and Water Treatment , communicated.

67. S. K. Giri, G.C. Pradhan, N.N. Das, Thermal, electrical and tensile properties of synthesized magnetite/polyurethane nanocomposites using magnetite nanoparticles derived from waste iron ore tailing, J. Polymer Res., 21 (2014) 446. DI:10.1007/s10965-014-0446-z.

66. N.S. Randhawa, N.N. Das, R.K. Jana, Cadmium removal using waste residue generated after recovery of base metals from manganese nodules, Indian J. Chem. Technol., 20 (2013) 371-379.

65. S. Das, J. Mishra, S.K. Das, S. Pandey , D.S. Rao, A. Chakraborty, M. Sudarshan, N.N. Das, H.N. Thatoi, Investigation on mechanism of Cr(VI) reduction and removal by Bacillus amyloliquifaciens, a novel chromate tolerant bacterium isolated from chromite mine soil, Chemosphere, 96 (2014) 112 – 121.

64. B. Dhal, N.N. Das, H.N. Thatoi, B.D. Pandey, Characterizing toxic Cr(VI) contamination in chromite mine overburden dump and its bacterial remediation, J. Hazardous Mater. 260 (2013) 141-149.

63. R. Sahu, B. S. Mohanta and N. N. Das*, Synthesis, characterization and photocatalytic activity of mixed oxides derived from ZnAlTi ternary layered double hydroxides, J. Phys. Chem. Solids, 74 (2013) 1263-70.

62. N. S. Randhawa, R. K. Jana and N.N. Das, Adsorption of Cd(II) by leached residues generated by reduction roasting – ammonia leaching of manganese nodules, Desalination and Water Treatment , (2013) 1-15; doi: 10.1080/19443994.2013.801324.

61. N.S. Randhawa, R. K. Jana and N.N. Das, Silicomanganese production utilising low grade manganese nodules leaching residue, Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy (Trans. Inst. Min. Metall. C), (2012) 1-9.

60. R.K. Behera, P.S. Das, R. Das and N.N. Das, Physicochemical characterizations and sorption properties of deposited scale from hard water, Indian J. Chem. Technol., 20 (2013) 95-100

59. N.S. Randhawa, R.K. Jana and N.N. Das, Thermodynamics and viscosity aspects in manganese nodule residue smelting for silicomanganese production communicated to Int. J. Metallurgical Engg., (Accepted).

58. S.K. Giri and N.N. Das, Iron oxide/titania photocatalyst derived from TiO2.nH2O coated ferric hydr(oxide) precursors: Characterisations and visible light activity, Powder Technology, 239 (2013) 193-198.

57. B. Dhal, H.N. Thatoi, N.N. Das and B.D. Pandey, Chemical and microbial remediation of hexavalent chromium from contaminated soil and mining/metallurgical solid waste: A review, J. Hazardous Mater., 250-251 (2013) 272-291. Science Direct Top 25, list of most downloaded articles, Ranked 10th on the top 25 for J. Hazardous Materials – April to June 2013

56. O. Mohanta, Y.N. Singhbabu, S.K. Giri, D. Dadhichi, N.N. Das and R.K. Sahu, Degradation of Congo red pollutants using microwave derived SrFe12O19: An efficient magnetic photocatalyst under visible light, J. Alloys Compounds, 564 (2013) 78-83

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55. S.K. Giri and N.N. Das, Recovery of Hg(0) from the aqueous Hg(I/II) present in analyte solution after quantitative determination of iron, J. Chemistry, 2013 (2013) 1-3.

54 N.S. Randhawa, N.N. Das, R.K. Jana, Selenite adsorption using leached residues generated by reduction roasting–ammonia leaching of manganese nodules, J. Hazardous Mater., 241-242 (2012) 486- 492.

53. R.K. Behera, K. Rout, B. Nayak and N.N. Das, Removal of selenium and arsenic oxyanions using natural goethite-rich iron ore from Daitari, India: Effect of heat treatment, Adsorption Sci. Technol., 30 (2012) 867-879.

52. R. Sahu, B.S. Mohanta and N.N. Das, Intercalation of biologically important iminodiacetato-chromium(III) ion in the interlayer of ZnAl-layered double hydroxide, Indian J. Chem., 51A (2012) 812-815.

51 R. Mishra. Dhal, S.K. Dutta, T.K. Dangar, N.N. Das*, H.N. Thatoi, Optimization and characterization of chromium(VI) reduction in saline condition by moderately halophilic Vigribacillus sp. isolated from mangrove soil of Bhitarkanika, India, J. Hazard. Mater., 227-228 (2012) 219-226.

50. N.S. Randhawa, R. K. Jana, N.N. Das, Manganese Nodules Residue: Potential Raw Material for FeSiMn Production, Int. J. Metallurgical Engg., 1 (2012) 22-27.

49. N.S. Randhawa, R. K. Jana, N.N. Das, Thermodynamics and Viscosity Aspects in Manganese Nodule Residue Smelting for Silicomanganese Production, Int. J. Metallurgical Engg., 1 (2012) 88-95.

48. B. Dhal, N.N. Das, H. N. Thatoi, B. D. Pandey, Bacterial Reduction of Hexavalent Chromium from Contaminated Overburden Soil, Int. J. Metallurgical Engg., 1 (2012) 83-87

46. Noor Aman, P.K. Satapathy, T. Mishra, M. Mahato, N.N. Das, Synthesis and photocatalytic activity of mesoporous cerium doped TiO2 as visible light sensitive photocatalyst, Mater. Res. Bull., 47 (2012) 179–183.

45. P.K. Satapathy, B. Acharya and N.N. Das, Oxidative decolourisation of methylene blue using heat treated sea nodule residue, Indian J. Chem. Technol., 18 (2012) 483-487.

44. P. K. Satapathy, N. S. Randhawa, N. N. Das*, Oxidative decolourisation of methylene blue by leached sea nodule residues generated by reduction-roasting ammoniacal leaching process, Environ. Technol., 33 (2012) 515-522

43. S.K. Giri, N.N. Das* and G.C. Pradhan, Synthesis and characterisation of magnetite nanoparticles using iron ore tailings for adsorptive removal of dyes from aqueous solution, Colloids Surf. A, 389 (2011) 43-49.

42. S.K. Giri, N.N. Das* and G.C. Pradhan, Magnetite powder and kaolinite derived from waste iron ore tailings environmental applications, Powder Technology, 214 (2011) 513-518.

41. R R. Mishra, S. Prajapati, J. Das, T.K. Dangar, N. N. Das* and H.N. Thatoi, Reduction of selenite to red elemental selenium by moderately halotolerant Bacillus megaterium strains isolated from Bhitarkanika mangrove soils and characterizations of reduced product, Chemosphere, 84 (2011) 1231-1237.

40. N.N. Das*, P.K. Satapathy, S.C. Dash, P. Mohanty, Synthesis, characterization and catalytic activity of neat and alumina supported trans-(diaqua)(N,N-ethylenebissalicylamide) chromium(III): a comparative study, React. Kinet. Mech. Catal. 102 (2011) 367–376.

39. P.K. Satapathy, S.K. Rana and N.N. Das, Kinetic study of decomposition of aqueous hydrogen peroxide by colloidal manganese dioxide, Asian J. Chem., 23 (2011) 229.

38. P.K. Satapathy, D. Swain and N.N. Das, Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using heat treated Sea nodule residue, Asian J. Chem., 23 (2011) 3063.

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37. R.K. Behera, P.K. Satapathy, N. S. Randhawa, N.N. Das*, Adsorptive removal of Phosphate using leached sea nodule residue generated by reduction-roasting ammoniacal leaching process, Adsorption Sci. Technol. 28 (2010) 611-627.

36. B. Dhal, H.N. Thatoi, N.N. Das* and B.D. Pandey, Reduction of hexavalent chromium by bacillus sp. isolated from chromite mine soils and characterization of reduced product, J. Chem. Technol. Biotechnol., 85 (2010) 1471-1479.

35. B. Dhal, N.N. Das, B.D. Pandey and H.N. Thatoi, Environmental Quality of the Boula-Nuasahi Chromite Mine Area in India, Mine Water Environ., 30 (2011) 191-196.

34. N.N. Das* and R. Das, Synthesis, characterization and activation of quaternary layered double hydroxides for one pot synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone, React. Mech. Kinet. Catal., 99 (2010) 397.

33. N.N. Das*, J. Konar, M.K. Mohanta and A.K. Upadhaya, Synthesis, characterization and adsorptive properties of hydrotalcite-like compounds derived from titanium rich bauxite, Reac. Kinet. Mech. Catal., 99 (2010) 167.

32. P.K. Parhi, N.N. Das, K. Sarangi, Extraction of cadmium from dilute solution using supported liquid membrane, J. Hazard. Mater., 172 (2009) 773-779.

31. M. Singh, A.K. Bhattamishra and N.N. Das, Study on the effect of organic additives on Inhibition of Corrosion of Mild Steel in 2M H2SO4 solution, J. Metall. Mater. Sci., 51 (2009) 45.

30. N.N. Das* and Rita Das, In-situ formation of anionic chromium(III) ascorbate complex in the hydrotalcite interlayer, Appl. Clay Sci., 42 (2008) 90-94.

29. N.N. Das* and R.K. Jana, Adsorption of some bivalent heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions by manganese nodules leached residue, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 293 (2006) 253-262.

28. N.N. Das*, P. Pattanaik and R. Das, Defluoridation of drinking water using activated titanium rich bauxite, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 292 (2005) 1-10.

27. N.N. Das* and A. Samal, Synthesis, characterisation and rehydration behaviour of titanium(IV) containing hydrotalcite like compounds, Micropor. Mesopor. Mater., 72 (2004) 219-225.

26. N.N. Das*, J. Konar, M.K. Mohanta and S.C. Srivastava, Adsorption of Cr(VI) and Se(IV) from their aqueous solution on Zr4+ substituted ZnAl/MgAl-layered double hydroxides. Effect of Zr4+ substitution in the layer, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 270 (2004) 1-8.

25. D. K. Mahato, R. K. Choudhury, N.N. Das and S. C. Srivastava, Thermal behaviour of spray dried PZT and PLNZT powders, Indian J. Pure Appl. Phys., 41 (2003) 767-770.

24. T. Mishra, S.K. Tiwari, N.N. Das and B. Mahato, Synthesis and sorption properties of 13X zeolite derived from coal fly ash, J. Metall. Mater. Sci., 45 (2003) 193.

23. J. Konar, N. Chandra, N.N. Das and S. C. Srivastava, Corrosion behavious of white cast iron in organic acids and their sodium salts, J. Metall. Mater. Sci., 45 (2003) 39-43.

22. N.N. Das* and S.C. Srivastava, Catalytic characterisation of bi-functional catalysts derived from Pd-Mg-Al layered double hydroxides, Bull. Mater. Sci., 25 (2002) 283.

21. D. Tichit, N.N. Das, R. Durand and B. Coq, Synthesis and characterisation of Zr4+ containing layered double hydroxide precursors and acido-basic property of their calcined products, Chem. Mater. (Amer. Chem. Soc.), 14 (2002)1530.

20. F. Prinetto, G. Ghiotti, N. N. Das, D. Tichit and B. Coq, Characterisation of palladium catalysts supported on hydrotalcite-derived mixed oxides, Stud. Surf. Sci. Catal., 140 (2001) 391

19. N.N. Das, D. Tichit, R. Drand, P. Graffin and B. Coq, Influence of metal function in the one-pot synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone from acetone over palladium supported on Mg(Al)O mixed oxides catalysts, Catal. Lett., 71( 2001)181.

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18. N.N. Das, A.K. Sahoo and K.M. Parida, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules. XI. Physicochemical characterisation and catalytic activity of silver oxide mixed manganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 200 (1998) 249.

17. K.M. Parida, A.Samal and N.N. Das, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules. IX. Catalytic oxidation of thiols to disulphides by central Indian Ocean manganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 197 (1998) 236.

16. K.M. Parida, A. Samal and N.N. Das, Catalytic ketonisation of monocarboxylic acids by Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules, Appl. Catal.(General), 166 (1998) 201.

15. J.R. Rao, N. N. Das, K.M. Parida and S. B. Rao, Studies on precipitation of lanthanum and cobalt oxalates and gravimetric applications, J. Indian Chem. Soc., 74 (1997) 209.

14. K. M. Parida, B. Gorai and N.N. Das, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules.III. Adsorption of aqueous selenite on ferromanganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 187 (1997) 375.

13. K.M. Parida, A.K.Sahoo and N.N. Das, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules. VI. Physico-chemical characterisation and catalytic activity of lanthanum oxide mixed manganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 1871997) 457.

12. K.M. Parida, B. Gorai and N.N. Das, Studies on ferric oxide-hydroxide.III. Adsorption of selenite on iron oxyhydroxide and ferrihydrite, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 185 (1997) 355.

11. K.M. Parida, N.N. Das and A. K. Sahoo, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules.VII. Physico-chemical characteristics and catalytic activity of rare earth oxide mixed manganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 183 (1997) 374.

10. K.M. Parida, P.K. Satapathy and N.N. Das, Studies on Indian Ocean manganese Nodules.V. Effecet of -irradiation on physico-chemical properties and catalytic activity of polymetallic nodules, React. Kinet. Catal. Lett., 62 (1997) 191.

9. N. N. Das, P.K. Satapathy and K.M. Parida, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules.IV. Adsorption of some heavy metals ions on ferromanganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 181 (1996) 456.

8. K.M. Parida, P.K. Satapathy , N.N. Das and S.B. Rao, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules.II. Physico-chemical characteristics and catalytic activity of thermally treated marine manganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 179 (1996) 241

7. K.M. Parida, N. N. Das, P.K. Satapathy and S.B. Rao, Catalytic properties of polymetallic nodules (Review article), J. Sci. Ind. Res., 55 (1996) 234.

6. K.M. Parida, N.N. Das and P.K.Satapathy, Studies on Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules.I. Physico-chemical characteristics and catalytic activity of ferromanganese nodules, J. Colloid Interface Sci., 173 (1995) 112.

5. K.M. Parida, P.K. Satapathy and N.N. Das,Surface acidity and textural properties of Indian Ocean Manganese Nodules, Indian J. Chem., 34A (1995)632.

4. J.R. Rao, N.N. Das and S.B. Rao, Strontium doped lanthanum cobaltate as auto exhaust emission International Series on Chem. Engg. (H.S.Ray and A.K.Mitra Edn.) PDI (CSIR) and Wiley Eastern Ltd., (1995) 153.

3. N.N. Das, K.M. Parida, B. C. Tripathy and S. B. Rao, Physico-chemical properties of copper substituted lanthanum manganate and catalytic activity for hydrogen peroxide decomposition and CO oxidation Indian J. Chem., 33A (1994) 820.

2. K.M. Parida, N.N. Das, J.R. Rao and S.B. Rao, Solid state chemistry and catalytic activity of rare earth oxide doped Indian Ocean Manganese nodules, Int. Conf. Catal and Catalytic Processing, Cape Town, South Africa (1993) 467.

1. N.N. Das, J.R. Rao, K.M. Parida and S.B. Rao, Complexometric estimation of lanthanum and cobalt or manganese in mixed oxide samples, Indian J. Chem., 32A (1993) 736.

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In Synthesis & Reactivity of Metal Complexes 29. S.C. Dash, N.N. Das, P. Mohanty, Kinetic and mechanism of the reaction of ranitidine

hydrochloride with trans-(diaqa)-N,N’-ethylene-bis-salicylamide) chromium(III) and hexaaqua chromium(III) ion: A comparative study, Indian J. Chem. Technol. 18 (2011) 132-136.

28. S.C. Dash, K.C. Behera, N.N. Das, R.R. Jha and P. Mohanty, Mechanistic studies of substitution reaction of trans-(diaqua)(N,N-ethylene-bis- salicylamide)chromium(III) ion, J. Indian Chem. Soc., 87 (2010) 1101-1107.

27. S. Dash, R. Das, P. Mohanty and N.N. Das, Synthesis, characterisation and substitution reaction of trans-(diaqua)(N,N-ethylene-bis-salicylaldiamine)chromium(III) ion, Indian J. Chem., Se A., 45A (2006) 2406.

26. N.N. Das*, A. Dash, G.S. Brahama and P. Mohanty,Synthesis, characterisation and dissociation of a glycinate bridged trinuclear Co(III)-Cu(II)-Co(III) complex, Inorg. React. Mech., 5 (2003) 73.

25. N.N. Das, A. Dash and P. Mohanty, Synthesis, characterisation and complexation reaction of ( S)-pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylato/ iminodiacetato(tetraethylenepentamine)cobalt(III) in aqueous medium. A comparative study, Indian J. Chem., 39A (2000) 1044.

24. N.N. Das, A. Dash and P. Mohanty, Synthesis and characterisation of a trinuclear cobalt(III)-Copper(II) complex with pyridine-2-carboxylate as bridging ligand, Indian J. Chem., 39A (2000) 664.

23. A.C. Dash, A.K. Patnaik and N.N. Das, Kinetics and mechanism of reaction of S(IV) with pyruvato(pentaammine)cobalt(III), Indian J. Chem., 37A (1998) 343.

22. N.N. Das, Kinetics and mechanism of binuclear complexes between Ni(II)/Co(II) and pyridine-2-carboxylato(tetren)cobalt(III). Anomalous behaviour in the dissociation of binuclear species, Transition Met. Chem., 23 (1998) 235.

21. N.N. Das* and R. Das, Synthesis, characterisation and dissociation of some mixed valent binuclear complexes, Polyhedron, 16 (1997) 2135.

20. A.C. Dash, A.K. Patanaik and N.N. Das, Reaction of S(IV) with (tetraethylenepentamine)iron(III), Indian J. Chem., 36A (1997) 268.

19. K.M. Parida and N.N. Das, Reductive dissolution of hematite in hydrochloric acid medium by some inorganic and organic reductants, Indian J. Engg. Mater. Sci, 3 (1997) 243.

18. N.N. Das* and R. Das, Complexation of cobalt(II) with histidinato(pentaammine)cobalt(III) in aqueous medium. A kinetic and mechanistic study, Transition Met. Chem., 21 (1996) 238.

17. R. Das, N.N. Das, A.C. Dash and S. Aditya, Kinetics and mechanism of anation of hydroxo(tetren)cobalt(III) by thisulphate, the base hydrolysis of (S-bonded) thiosulphato(tetren)cobalt(III) and photochemistry of O- and S-bonded thiosulphato complex, Transition Met. Chem., 21 (1996) 90.

16. N.N. Das, J. Dei and P. Mohanty, Oxidation of cis-(diglycinato)bis(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) by peroxy-disulphate in aqueous solution, J. T .R. Chem., 2 (1995) 29.

15. R. Das, N.N. Das and A. C. Dash, Kinetic and mechanism of complex formation of bivalent and trivalent metal ion with petaammine(nitrilotriacetato)cobalt(III) in aqueous medium, J.Chem. Soc., Dalton Trans., (1995) 3627.

14. N.N. Das* and R. Das, Interaction of bivalent transition metal ions with iminodiacetato (tetraammine/pentaammine)cobalt(III) ions. A kinetic and equilibrium study, Transition Met. Chem., 20 (1995) 463.

13. N.N. Das, Thermal behaviour of some salicylato(amine)cobalt(III) complexes, Thermochim. Acta., 257 (1995) 163.

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12. N. N. Das and A. C. Dash, Synthesis, characterization and electrochemistry of binuclear copper(II) complex of Schiff’s base derived from 2-aminomethylbenzimidazole and salicylaldehyde, Polyhedron, 14 (1995) 1221.

11. P. Mohanty, N.N. Das, Silver catalysed oxidation of cis-(diglycinato)bis(ethylenediamine)cobalt (III) ion by potassium peroxydisulphate in aqueous solution, J. Indian Chem. Soc.,71(1994) 143.

10. A.C. Dash, N.N. Das and R.K. Nanda, Reaction of caboxylato(amine)cobalt(III) in solution (Review), J. Indian Chem. Soc.,70 (1993) 183.

9. N.N. Das, Kinetics and mechanism of complex formation and dissociation of binuclear complex of cobalt(II) and pyridine-2-carboxylato(pentammine)coblat(III) ion, Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Chem. Sci.), 105 (1993) 245.

8. N.N. Das, Kinetics and mechanism of complex formation of nickel(II) with O-bonded cis- (diglycinato)bis(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) and cis-(diglycinato)bis(triethylene- tetramine) coblat(III) ions, Transition Met. Chem., 18 (1993) 372.

7. N.N. Das and A.C. Dash, Reaction of coordinated ligands ; Complex formation between nickel(II) and pyridine-2-carboxylato/pyridine-3-carboxylato(pentaammine)coblat(III) ions and aquation of cobalt(III) substrates catalysed by nickel(II) and copper(II). A comparative study, Indian J. Chem., 32A (1993) 531.

6. N. N. Das and A.C. Dash, Kinetics and mechanism of formation of binuclear complexes between glycinato(pentammine)cobalt(III) and glycinato(tetraethylenepentamine) cobalt(III) ions with nickel(II) in aqueous O-bonded medium, Indian J. Chem., 32A (1992) 678.

5. N.N. Das, R.K. Nanda and A.C. Dash, Preparation, characterisation of a Co(III)-Cu(II) mixed polynuclear complex, Indian J. Chem., 30A (1991) 538.

4. N.N. Das and R.K. Nanda, Kinetics and mechanism of formation of binuclear complexes of iron(III) with malonato (pentaammine)cobalt(III) and trans-bis(Hmalonato)bis(ethylenediamine) cobalt(III) ions in aqueous solution, Indian J. Chem., 30A (1991) 125.

3. N. N. Das, R.K. Nanda and A. C. Dash , Kinetics and mechanism of base hydrolysis of trans-bis(Hmalonato)bis- (ethylenediamine) cobalt(III) ion, Transition Met. Chem., 14 (1990) 239.

2. N.N. Das and R.K. Nanda,Kinetics of acid, iron(III) and aluminium(III) catalysed aquation of trans-(Hmalonato)bis(ethylenediamine)coblat(III) ion, Indian J. Chem. 28A (1989) 26.

1. A.C. Dash, R.K. Nanda and N.N. Das, Metal ion catalysed aquation of carboxylatoaminecobalt(III) complexes. Kinetics of copper(II) catalysed aquation of cis-(diformato)bis(ethylenediamine) cobalt(III) ion, Transition Met. Chem., 12 (1987) 338.

Patent Filed

S. K. Giri and N.N. Das, A rapid process of magnetite nanoparticles from waste iron ore tailings, Indian Patent (Application No. 1315/KOL/2010; Date of filing of Application: 22/11/2010; Publication Date: 19/10/2012).

Books/Book chapter 1. Layered Clay Materials for Functional Applications, Edited by T. Mishra and N.N. Das,

International Publisher Europe Trans Tech Publications Ltd., Switzerland, ISSN No. 1013-9826 (http://www.ttp.net/1013-9826.html).

2. N.N. Das, Progress in one-pot synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone using multifunctional layered based catalysts, Key Engineering Materials Vol. 571 (2013) pp 169-196, Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland, doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/ KEM.571.169

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ANNEXURE-III

National and International Conferences attended/Invited talk delivered (selective from 2004 on wards)

Name of Conference Conference Paper Place of Conference

Date of Conference

International EMN (Energy Material Nanotechnology) conference

Magnetic nanophotocatalysts for environmental applications (Invited Talk)

Institute of Semi-conductors, Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing, P R China

May 12-15, 2014

Natioanl Symposium on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences

- Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

March 28,2014

27th Annual Conf. of OCS & National Conf. on “Chemistry in the 21st Century”

Adsorption behaviour of kaolinite derived from waste iron ore tailings towards aqueous organic dyes

Modern Engg. & Management Studies, Balasore, Orisaa

Dec 14-15, 2013

National Seminar-cum-workshop on Modern methods of Chemical Analysis Future Trends (MMCA-2013)

Identification of bioreduced species of hexavalent chromium by UV-Visible Diffused Reflectance Spectroscopy

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur

Nov. 20-22, 2013

National Seminar on Advances in Special Materials (NSASM-2013)

Photocatalytic decolourisation of organic dyes using magnetic nano-photocatalysts (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Basic Science, Hi-Tech Institute of Technology, BBSR

Nov. 9-10, 2013

National Conference on Recent Advances in Nanomaterials

Magnetic nanoadsorbent for water purification (Invited Talk)

Baripada College, Baripada

June 24-25, 2012

National Seminar on Green Chemistry in sustainable development

Catalysis for Green Chemistry: An overview (Invited Talk)

Seemanta Mahavidya laya, Mayruibhabj, Baripada

March, 5-6, 2012

Silver Jubilee Annual conference of OCS & National Conf. on “MOLECULES”

Iron oxide/titania photocatalysts derived from in-situ and ex-situ ferric hydroxide coated TiO2.nH2O precursors: Characterisation and photocatalytic activity,

Deptt. Of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Orissa

Dec 24-26, 2011

International Workshop on Functional Materials, (IWFM-2011)

Synthesis & characterization of magnetite nanoparticles coated activated charcoal as nano-adsorbent for removal of dyes from aq. solution

National Institute of Science & Technology, Berhampur

Dec. 20-22, 2011

Conference on Advances in Materials and Materials Processing (ICAMMP 2011)

Visible light induced photocatalytic decolourisation of Rhodamine B by magnetite nanoparticles synthesized using recovered iron from waste iron ore tailings

IIT, Kharagpur Dec. 9-11, 2011

National seminar on Recent trend in Materials Chemistry

Removal of dyes using oxo/ polyoxometallate intercalated layered double hydroxide (Invited Talk)

Betanoti College, Betanoti

Nov. 29-30, 2011

2nd Conference on Advances in Chemical Engineering. (AChemE 2011)

Synthesis and adsorption Characteristics of magnetite nanoparticles with ferric iron recovered from waste iron ore tailings

Deptt. of Chemical Engineering, Thapar University, Patiala

Feb 27-28, 2011

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National Seminar on Recent Trend in Chemical Sciences

Catalytic degradation of organic dyes by oxo/polyoxo-metallate intercalated layered double Hydroxides (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Orissa

Feb 1-3, 2011

International Symposium on Frontiers in Inorganic Chemistry, (FIC-2010)

Synthesis and characterization of magnetite nanoparticles and magnetite/ polyurethane nano-composite from waste iron ore tailing

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Sciences, Kolkata,

Dec. 11-13, 2010

National Seminar on Phytochemical & its Synthesis in Human Nutrition

Nutrients with special reference to Minerals: An overview (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Chemistry, Chitallo Mahavidya- laya, Jajpur, Orissa

Dec 26-27, 2010

24th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society

Intercalation of biologically important iminodiacetatochromium(III) ion in the interlayer of ZnAl-layered double hydroxide,

Apex Institute of Technology & Management, Bhubaneswar

Dec. 25-26, 2010

XI International Seminar on Mineral Processing Technology

Mineralogical characterization and sorption properties of goethite rich iron ore from Daitari, Orissa, India

CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory

Dec. 15-17, 2010

National Seminar on Materials Chemistry and catalysis, (MCC-II)

Synthesis, characterization of tunstocoblatate-pillared layered double hydroxide

Department of Chemistry, NOU, Baripada.

April 3-4, 2010

National seminar on Coordination Chemistry

Catalytic applications of some oxo/peroxo compounds (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Chemistry, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

March 25, 2009

National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences

Oxidative cleavage of DNA by trans-(diaqua)(N,N-ethylene-bis-salicylamide) chromium(III) ion (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Chemistry, Sambalpur University, Sambalpur

Feb. 9-11, 2008

44th Annual Convention of Chemists

Synthesis and activation of Pd/Cu containing layered double hydroxides for one-step synthesis of MIBK from acetone and hydrogen

Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Applied Science, Jaipur

Dec. 23-27, 2007

National Seminar on Applications of enzymes in Industries

Role of enzymes in materials development: An overview (Invited Talk)

Khurda College, Khurda

Aug. 26-27, 2007

National Seminar on Recent Trends in Chemical Sciences

Layered Double Hydroxides : Versatile host for bioactive molecules (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Chemistry, Samblpur Univ., Sambalpur

March 23 -25, 2007

National Seminar on ‘Green Chemistry for Green Environment

Environmental protection through Green Chemistry (Invited Talk)

Deptt. of Chemistry, L.N. Mahavidyalay, Jamsuli

Aug. 4-5, 2007

9th Regional Conference of Orissa Chemical Society,

Protection of Environment thorugh Catalytic Processes (Invited Talk)

Seemanta Engineering College, Orissa

Sep. 17, 2006

19th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society

One-pot synthesis of MIBK from acetone over bimetallic LDH based catalysts (Invited Talk)

Sambalpur University, Burla

Dec. 23-24, 2005

58th Annual Technical Meetings of Indian Institute of Metals

Removal of heavy metal ions from contaminated water by manganese nodules leached residue

Tiruvananthapuram Nov. 17-19, 2004

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ANNEXURE-IV

List of Research Project Undertaken (Completed/On-going)

Sl. No.

Title of the project/Funding Agency/Nature of involvement

Duration/ Status

Objective/Deliverable/ Involvement

15 Tailoring acid/base properties and catalytic activity of mixed oxides derived from layered double hydroxides intercalated with Zr(IV), V(IV) and Nb(V) compounds UGC Major Project, As Project Leader

3 years completed 1.5.2009-30.4.2012

To develop catalytic systems with tailored acido-basicity for different reactions

14 Departmental FIST Programme DST, Govt.. of India As Programme Coordinator

5 years 1.05.2009-30.4.2014

To built infrastructure and carry our work on thrust area of research ‘Material Chemistry & Catalysis’

13 Departmental SAP Programme UGC, New Delhi As Programme Coordinator

5 years On going

1.05.2009-30.4.2014

To built infrastructure and carry our work on thrust area of research ‘Material Chemistry & Catalysis’

12 Photo-catalytic detoxification of industrial effluents containing cationic and anionic pollutants CSIR Network Project, As Co-PL

5 years Completed

To develop suitable photo- catalytic system for effective removal of some cationic and anionic pollutants

11 Defluoridation of drinking water using activated layered double hydroxides RGNDWM, Ministry of Rural Dev., New Delhi, As Project Leader.

2 years Completed

To develop activated LDH-oxide based adsorbent for effective removal of fluoride from contaminated drinking water

10 Studies on the adsorption behaviour and catalytic activity of manganese nodules leached residues DOD, New Delhi, As Co-PL

3 years Completed

Evaluation of adsorption capacity of leached manganese nodule residue for heavy metals and undesirable anions from waste water bodies

9 Characterisation and sorption properties of molecular sieve type material derived from fly ash NML In-house project, As Member

1 year Completed

To synthesise, characterise and study the sorption behaviour of molecular zeolites from fly ash for removal of heavy metals from effluents

8 Catalytic & sorption properties of Al/Ti oxides and phosphates derived from Ti-rich bauxite

NML In-house project, As Project Leader

1 Year Completed

To synthesise Al/Ti based oxides and phosphate from Ti-rich bauxite for use as catalyst support and adsorbents for removal heavy metal and anionic pollutant

7 Studies to increase reducibility and decrease RDI of sinter produced at the sintering plants of Tata Steel NML In-house project, As Member

3 years Completed

Chemical Analysis of raw and processed samples

6 Geochemical characterisation of latterites with special reference to laterisation process and resources NML In-house project, As Member

1 year Completed

Providing chemical analysis of different minerals

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Sl. No.

Title of the project/Funding Agency/Nature of involvement

Duration/ Status

Objective/Deliverable/ Involvement

5 Synthesis, characterisation and use of Zr4+/Ti4+ containing lamellar double hydroxides as ion exchangers NML In-house Project As Project Leader

1 year Completed

Enhancement of anion adsorption capacity of lameller double hydroxide by intro-ducetion of tetravalent ion for removal of anionic pollutant from contaminated water

4 Preparation, characterisation and catalytic properties of metal complexes/ metal oxides intercalated tetravalent phosphate

DST, New Delhi, As Co-PL

3 years

Completed

Development of tetravalent metal phosphate as adsorbents and catalyst supports

3 Dissolution of iron oxide from blue dust NMDC, Hyderabad , As Member

1 year Completed

Improvement of iron recovery from Blue Dust by reductive dissolution

2 An assessment of pollution due to release of selenium from thermal plants of Mahanadi, Orissa MOF, Govt. of India , As Member

3 years, Completed

Assessment of Selenium released to the environment (in and around thermal plants) and its abatement by adsorption process

1 Characterisation and catalytic activity of Indian Ocean manganese nodules DOD, New Delhi As Member

5 years, Completed

Complete characterization and use of manganese nodule as oxidation catalyst and adsorbent for heavy metal removal and undesirable adsorption