Dr. Nabajyoti Saikia

@kzu.ac.in

Professor, Department of Chemistry, School of Basic Sciences
The Assam Kaziranga University



                       

https://researchid.co/nabajyotisaikia

EDUCATION

M. Sc. in Chemistry; PhD in Chemistry

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Multidisciplinary, Process Chemistry and Technology, Ceramics and Composites, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

FUTURE PROJECTS

Permeable cement composites for water purification Cement based eco-materials from waste materials


Applications Invited
Collaboration

Preparation of energy efficient LC3 type cement using low quality limestone deposits using; Magnesium Silicate Hydrate based composites materials and applications


Applications Invited
Collaboration

Biomass conversion (thermo-chemical and enzymatic) into biofuels and biochemicals using (nano)catalysts


Applications Invited
Collaboration
47

Scopus Publications

4438

Scholar Citations

26

Scholar h-index

34

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Effect of Co and Ni impregnated ZSM-5 catalyst on pyrolysis products of Tithonia diversifolia: Kinetic study and thermodynamics
    N Bhuyan, N Bora, K Boruah, ND Choudhury, N Saikia, R Kataki
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection 185, 807-816 2024

  • Assessment of kinetic parameters, mechanisms and thermodynamics of Tithonia diversifolia pyrolysis
    N Bhuyan, ND Choudhury, BK Dutta, K Upadhyaya, N Saikia, R Kataki
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (4), 2703-2718 2023

  • Synthesis and applications of magnetic nanoparticles in the ultrasound assisted oxidative degradation of methylene blue
    PM Bhuyan, J Phukon, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    ACMS 2022, April 14-16, 2022, IIChE, Kolkata 2022

  • Evaluation of the effect of high sulfur subbituminous coal on the devolatilization of biomass residue by using model free, model fitting and combined kinetic methods
    HP Nath, BK Dutta, D Kalita, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    Fuel 310, 122235 2022

  • Production of bio-oil from coir pith via pyrolysis: kinetics, thermodynamics, and optimization using response surface methodology
    ND Choudhury, N Bhuyan, N Bordoloi, N Saikia, R Kataki
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 11, 2881-2898 2021

  • Removal of methylene blue from water using okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) mucilage modified biochar
    H Nath, A Saikia, PJ Goutam, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    Bioresource Technology Reports 14, 100689 2021

  • A comprehensive study on the transition metal–catalysed pyrolysis kinetics, thermodynamics and mechanisms of bamboo powder
    HP Nath, BK Dutta, N Bhuyan, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-15 2021

  • Effect of biomass addition on the devolatilization kinetics, mechanisms and thermodynamics of a northeast Indian low rank sub-bituminous coal
    K Konwar, HP Nath, N Bhuyan, BK Saikia, RC Borah, AC Kalita, N Saikia
    Fuel 256, 115926 2019

  • Recycling of industrial and municipal solid wastes in cement-based applications
    N Saikia
    Advances in Waste Management: Select Proceedings of Recycle 2016, 17-30 2019

  • Assessments of pyrolysis kinetics and mechanisms of biomass residues using thermogravimetry
    M Gogoi, K Konwar, N Bhuyan, RC Borah, AC Kalita, HP Nath, N Saikia
    Bioresource Technology Reports 4, 40-49 2018

  • Effects of biomass types on the co-pyrolysis behaviour of a sub-bituminous high-sulphur coal
    M Saikia, AA Ali, RC Borah, MS Bezbarua, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    Energy, Ecology and Environment 3, 251-265 2018

  • pH dependent leachings of some trace metals and metalloid species from lead smelter slag and their fate in natural geochemical environment
    N Saikia, RR Borah, K Konwar, C Vandecastelee
    Groundwater for Sustainable Development 7, 348-358 2018

  • Use of a plant based polymeric material as a low cost chemical admixture in cement mortar and concrete preparations
    A Hazarika, I Hazarika, M Gogoi, SS Bora, RR Borah, PJ Goutam, ...
    Journal of Building Engineering 15, 194-202 2018

  • The effect of a plant based polymeric material on the fresh and hardened states properties of cement mortar
    A Hazarika, I Hazarika, N Saikia
    1st International Conference on Civil Engineering for Sustainable 2016

  • Pre-treatment of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) bottom ash for utilisation in cement mortar
    N Saikia, G Mertens, K Van Balen, J Elsen, T Van Gerven, ...
    Construction and Building Materials 96, 76-85 2015

  • Mechanical properties and abrasion behaviour of concrete containing shredded PET bottle waste as a partial substitution of natural aggregate
    N Saikia, J De Brito
    Construction and building materials 52, 236-244 2014

  • Use of construction and demolition waste as aggregate: Properties of concrete
    J Brito, N Saikia
    Recycled Aggregate in Concrete, 229-337 2013

  • Construction and demolition waste aggregates
    J de Brito, N Saikia, J de Brito, N Saikia
    Recycled Aggregate in Concrete: Use of Industrial, Construction and 2013

  • Industrial waste aggregates
    J de Brito, N Saikia, J de Brito, N Saikia
    Recycled Aggregate in Concrete: Use of Industrial, Construction and 2013

  • Use of Construction and Demolition Waste as Aggregate: Properties of Concrete
    J de Brito, N Saikia, J de Brito, N Saikia
    Recycled Aggregate in Concrete: Use of Industrial, Construction and 2013

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Use of plastic waste as aggregate in cement mortar and concrete preparation: A review
    N Saikia, J De Brito
    Construction and Building Materials 34, 385-401 2012
    Citations: 770

  • Mechanical properties and abrasion behaviour of concrete containing shredded PET bottle waste as a partial substitution of natural aggregate
    N Saikia, J De Brito
    Construction and building materials 52, 236-244 2014
    Citations: 571

  • Recycled aggregate in concrete: use of industrial, construction and demolition waste
    J De Brito, N Saikia
    Springer Science & Business Media 2012
    Citations: 467

  • Influence of curing conditions on the mechanical performance of concrete containing recycled plastic aggregate
    L Ferreira, J De Brito, N Saikia
    Construction and Building Materials 36, 196-204 2012
    Citations: 260

  • Characterization, beneficiation and utilization of a kaolinite clay from Assam, India
    NJ Saikia, DJ Bharali, P Sengupta, D Bordoloi, RL Goswamee, PC Saikia, ...
    Applied clay science 24 (1-2), 93-103 2003
    Citations: 257

  • Production of cement clinkers from municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) fly ash
    N Saikia, S Kato, T Kojima
    Waste Management 27 (9), 1178-1189 2007
    Citations: 249

  • Waste polyethylene terephthalate as an aggregate in concrete
    N Saikia, J Brito
    Materials Research 16, 341-350 2013
    Citations: 247

  • Influence of curing conditions on the durability-related performance of concrete made with selected plastic waste aggregates
    RV Silva, J de Brito, N Saikia
    Cement and Concrete Composites 35 (1), 23-31 2013
    Citations: 235

  • Assessment of Pb-slag, MSWI bottom ash and boiler and fly ash for using as a fine aggregate in cement mortar
    N Saikia, G Cornelis, G Mertens, J Elsen, K Van Balen, T Van Gerven, ...
    Journal of Hazardous materials 154 (1-3), 766-777 2008
    Citations: 162

  • Pre-treatment of municipal solid waste incineration (MSWI) bottom ash for utilisation in cement mortar
    N Saikia, G Mertens, K Van Balen, J Elsen, T Van Gerven, ...
    Construction and Building Materials 96, 76-85 2015
    Citations: 137

  • Thermogravimetric investigation on the chloride binding behaviour of MK–lime paste
    N Saikia, S Kato, T Kojima
    Thermochimica Acta 444 (1), 16-25 2006
    Citations: 110

  • Compositions and leaching behaviours of combustion residues
    N Saikia, S Kato, T Kojima
    Fuel 85 (2), 264-271 2006
    Citations: 96

  • Assessments of pyrolysis kinetics and mechanisms of biomass residues using thermogravimetry
    M Gogoi, K Konwar, N Bhuyan, RC Borah, AC Kalita, HP Nath, N Saikia
    Bioresource Technology Reports 4, 40-49 2018
    Citations: 88

  • Bricks from petroleum effluent treatment plant sludge: properties and environmental characteristics
    P Sengupta, N Saikia, PC Borthakur
    Journal of Environmental Engineering 128 (11), 1090-1094 2002
    Citations: 87

  • Cementitious properties of metakaolin–normal Portland cement mixture in the presence of petroleum effluent treatment plant sludge
    NJ Saikia, P Sengupta, PK Gogoi, PC Borthakur
    Cement and Concrete Research 32 (11), 1717-1724 2002
    Citations: 68

  • Kinetics of dehydroxylation of kaolin in presence of oil field effluent treatment plant sludge
    N Saikia, P Sengupta, PK Gogoi, PC Borthakur
    Applied clay science 22 (3), 93-102 2002
    Citations: 63

  • Effect of biomass addition on the devolatilization kinetics, mechanisms and thermodynamics of a northeast Indian low rank sub-bituminous coal
    K Konwar, HP Nath, N Bhuyan, BK Saikia, RC Borah, AC Kalita, N Saikia
    Fuel 256, 115926 2019
    Citations: 50

  • Hydration behaviour of lime–co-calcined kaolin–petroleum effluent treatment plant sludge
    NJ Saikia, P Sengupta, PK Gogoi, PC Borthakur
    Cement and Concrete Research 32 (2), 297-302 2002
    Citations: 49

  • Use of a plant based polymeric material as a low cost chemical admixture in cement mortar and concrete preparations
    A Hazarika, I Hazarika, M Gogoi, SS Bora, RR Borah, PJ Goutam, ...
    Journal of Building Engineering 15, 194-202 2018
    Citations: 43

  • Hydration behaviour of ecocement in presence of metakaolin
    N Saikia, A Usami, S Kato, T Kojima
    Resources Processing 51 (1), 35-41 2004
    Citations: 41

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Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

CSIR-NEIST Jorhat, CPP-IPR Guwahati, Tezpur University, Tezpur.