Abirami Balakrishnan

Scopus Publications

Exploring industrial effluent-derived bacterial isolate for enhanced biodegradation of bisphenol-A
Karthickeyan Arasu, Abirami Balakrishnan, Uthradevi Kannan, Thanigaivel Vembuli, Kevin Vinoth
Environmental Technology United Kingdom, 2026
Conversion of lignocellulosic waste biomass into valuable derivatives and their pretreatment potential: An overview
Athithyan Ilangovan, Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala Kameswari Kanchinadham
Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2025
Lignocellulosic waste biomass (LWB) is a rich source of valuable bioresources. Its generation is rapidly increasing globally, due to the expansion of agricultural activities and the growth of food processing industries. Owing to its complex structure, effective pre‐treatment is essential to unlock its potential. Developing cost‐effective and energy‐efficient pre‐treatment methods is crucial to make biomass‐derived products competitive in the market and to support the bio‐economy. This comprehensive review compiles recent advancements in various pre‐treatment techniques, analyzing their advantages and limitations to guide future research focused on process optimization and energy efficiency. The review also explores the economic potential of biomass derivatives obtained after the pre‐treatment, helping the scientific community to assess cost‐recovery strategies. Key cellulose and hemicellulose‐derived compounds include polyhydroxyalkanoates, sorbitol, ethanol, hydroxy methyl furfural, ethylene, citric acid, lactic acid, succinic acid, glutamic acid, gluconic acid, butanol, acetone, furfuryl alcohol, 2‐methyl tetrahydrofuran, tetrahydrofuran, tetra hydro furfuryl alcohol, maleic anhydride, and 1,5‐pentanediol—with market prices ranging between US$ 0.06/kg and US$ 10/kg. In contrast, lignin‐derived products, such as lignosulfonates and organosolv lignin, have comparatively lower market values, ranging from US$ 0.1/kg to US$ 0.6/kg. These insights can serve as a foundation for developing innovative pre‐treatment strategies that balance the efficiency, sustainability and economic viability.
An in silico approach to prioritize emerging contaminants in Indian sewage treatment plants
Abirami Balakrishnan, Kevin Vinoth, Sowmiya Rajan Jeyakumaran, Varshini Sendhilkumar, Prachi Paharwar, et al.
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2025
Studies on Enhancing Granule Formation in Aerobic Granular Sludge Treatment Method
Balakrishnan Abirami, V. Kevin, Appadurai Padmaja, S. Sanjay, D. Devik, et al.
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2025
Estimation of Fate and Transport of Pesticides in Sewage Treatment Plants Using STPWIN
B. Abirami, P. Joel, S. Mahalakshmi, V. Hemalatha, M. Ronicaa, et al.
Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2025
Prioritization of chemicals in personal care products based on persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) potential: An Indian perspective
Abirami Balakrishnan, Varshini Senthilkumar, Sowmiya Rajan Jeyakumaran, Jabez John, Kevin Vinodh, et al.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2024
Reduction of hexavalent chromium using sulphonated polyether ether ketone as proton exchange membrane in microbial fuel cells
Vijay Samuel Gnanarathinam, Abirami Balakrishnan, Govindarajan Rajendran, Anitha Arivarasu, Sangeetha Dharmalingam, et al.
Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, 2023
Studies on the Effect of Bacterial Tannase Supplementation to Biodegradation of Tannins in Tannery Wastewater
Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala Kameswari Kanchinadham, Chitra Kalyanaraman
Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2021
Nutrient requirement of tannery wastewater containing tannins
Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala Kameswari Kanchinadham, Chitra Kalyanaraman
Environmental Technology and Innovation, 2021
Assessment on biodegradability prediction of tannery wastewater using EPI Suite BIOWIN model
Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala Kameswari Kanchinadham, Chitra Kalyanaraman
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 2020
Respirometric assessment of vegetable tanning process wastewater generated from tanneries
Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala Kameswari Kanchinadham, Chitra Kalyanaraman
Engineering Reports, 2020
Studies on the effect of pre-treatment of vegetable tanning process wastewater prior to biological treatment
Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala Kameswari Kanchinadham, Chitra Kalyanaraman
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2020
Evaluation and kinetic study on enzyme supplementation to biological treatment of vegetable tanning process wastewater
Abirami Balakrishnan, Sri Bala kameswari Kanchinadham, Chitra Kalyanaraman
International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 2019
Elimination of chemical sludge for treatment of tannery wastewater and its effect on biogas generation
K. Sri Bala Kameswari, Chitra Kalyanaraman, B. Abirami, K. Thirumaran
Desalination and Water Treatment, 2018