Dr. H.R. Ghatak

Basic Details

Name

Dr. H.R. Ghatak
Designation

Professor
Department

Chemical Engineering

Contact

Phone (O)

+91-1672-253190
Phone(R)

+91-1672-253191
e-mail

h_r_ghatak@yahoo.com; hrghatak@sliet.ac.in

Educational Details

Educational Qualification

PhD: (2011) SLIET Longowal
M.E.: (1991) University of Roorkee (Now IIT Roorkee)
B.E.: (1989) University of Roorkee (Now IIT Roorkee)

Experience

Experience

Professor: SLIET Longowal since November 2014
Associate Professor: SLIET Longowal from January 2006 to November 2014
Assistant Professor: SLIET Longowal From March 1999 to December 2005
Lecturer : SLIET Longowal From July 1995 to March 1999
Shift Incharge: Nepa Ltd. July 1991 to July 1995

Book Authored

Book authored

1. Ghatak H.R.; “Isolation of lignin from alkaline pulping liquors”; in Paterson, R.J., Ed. “Lignin: properties and applications in biotechnology and bioenergy”. Nova Science Publishing Inc.; New York, USA. ISBN 978-1-61122-907-3, pp 257-278.
2. Ghatak H.R.; “Reaction Engineering Principles”. CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Publication. ISBN 9781498758567.

3. Ahmad, K., Ghatak H.R., and Ahuja, S.M., “A Review on the Valorization of Biorefinery Based Waste Lignin: Exploratory Potential Market Approach” in Jatinder Kumar Ratan et al., Eds. “Advances in Chemical, Bio and Environmental Engineering”. Springer; Berlin, Germany. ISBN 978-3-030-96553-2, ISBN 978-3-030-96554-9 (eBook) pp 275-309.

4. Singh, S., Ghatak H.R., and Malyan, S.K., “Electrochemical cyclic voltametric and kinetics of vanillin formation over TiMMO electrodes from agroresidue black liquor” in Singh L., Mahapatra, D., and Kumar, S., Eds. “Multifaceted Bio-Sensing Technology”. Academic Press; Cambridge, UK. ISBN 978-0-323-90807-8, pp 135-150.

Patent

Patent

“Process for large scale hydrogen production from renewable sources”. Indian patent No. 261567

Professional Memebership

Professional Membership

Fellow of The Institution of Engineers (India)

Publications

Publications

International Journals (Science Citation Indexed)
1.      Ghatak H.R., “TGA-FT-IR analysis of evolution of oxygenated organics by isothermal low-temperature decomposition of rice straw hydrolysis residue”; Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 42(11): 3697-3706; 2023. 
2.      Meena, V.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Apparent and true mineralization during combined electro-oxidation and electro-coagulation on stainless steel anode”; Asia Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 18(5): e2940; 2023. 
3.      Meena, V.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Degradation and mineralization of metformin by electro-oxidation on Ti/DSA (Ta2O5-Ir2O5) anode and combined electro-oxidation and electro-coagulation on stainless steel (SS) anode”; Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 41(12): 4048-4063; 2022. 
4.      Ghatak H.R., “Evolved gases and unified kinetic model for low-temperature thermal decomposition of rice straw hydrolysis residue for possible value addition”; Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 66(3): 494-502; 2022. 
5.      Ahmad, K., Ghatak H.R., and Ahuja, S.M., “Optimal production of vanillin and 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde from rice straw hydrolysis residue (RSHR) over TiO2/UV and ZnO/UV system”; Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, 99(3): 100382; 2022.
6.      Meena, V.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Electrochemical advanced oxidation of Lamotrigine at Ti/DSA (Ta2O5-Ir2O5) and stainless steel anodes”; Journal of Electrochemical Science and Technology, 13(2): 292-307; 2022. 
7.      Singh, S., and Ghatak H.R., “Optimal synthesis of aromatic carbonyl compounds by electrooxidation of soda lignins on stainless steel and TiMMO anodes”; Iranian Journal of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, 40(6): 1814-1839; 2021.
8.      Ghatak H.R., “Simulated process integration of wastewater electrooxidation with recuperated micro gas turbine for energy recovery”; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 45(56): 31466-31480; 2020. 
9.      Ahmad, K., Ghatak H.R., and Ahuja, S.M., “Kinetics of producing vanillin and 4-hydroxy benzaldehyde from hydrolysis residue of rice straw by photocatalysis”; Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis, 131(1): 383-395; 2020. 
10.  Ahmad, K., Ghatak H.R., and Ahuja, S.M., “A review on photocatalytic remediation of environmental pollutants and H2 production through water splitting: A sustainable approach”; Environmental Technology & Innovation, 19: 100893; 2020. 
11.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Effect of introducing ozone in elemental chlorine free bleaching of pulp on generation of chlorophenolic compounds”; Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 35(4): 559-568; 2020. 
12.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Effect of different elemental chlorine free bleaching sequences on pulp and effluent properties and their impact on index of global pollution”; Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27: 4917-4926; 2020. 
13.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Developments in ozone-based bleaching of pulps”; Ozone: Science and Engineering, 42(2): 194-210; 2020.
14.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Improvement in selectivity of ozone bleaching using DTPA as carbohydrate protector for wheat straw pulp”; Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 34(3): 271-279; 2019.  
15.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Effect of introducing ozone prior to elemental chlorine free bleaching of wheat straw pulp on pulp, paper and effluent properties”; Cellulose Chemistry and Technology, 53(1-2): 105-112; 2019. 
16.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Improvement in pulp quality and effluent properties using methanol as carbohydrate protector during ozone bleaching of wheat straw pulp”; APPITA Journal, 71(4): 338-348; 2018. 
17.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Optimization of ozone bleaching conditions for improving wheat straw pulp quality using response surface methodology”; Ozone: Science and Engineering, 41(2): 137-145; 2019. 
18.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Additives to decrease cellulose chain scission during ozone bleaching of wheat straw pulp”; Nordic Pulp and Paper Research Journal, 33(3): 430-438; 2018.
19.  Reddy, I.A.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Low-temperature thermal degradation behaviour of non-wood soda lignins and spectroscopic analysis of residues”; Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 132(1): 407-423; 2018. 
20.  Singh, S., and Ghatak H.R., “Process optimization of lignin conversion into value added chemicals by thermochemical pretreatment and electrooxidation on a stainless steel anode”; Holzforschung, 72(3): 187-199; 2018. 
21.  Tripathi, S.K., Bhardwaj, N.K., and Ghatak H.R., “Determination of main parameters affecting ozone bleaching of wheat straw pulp using Plackett–Burman design”; Ozone: Science and Engineering, 40(2): 148-156; 2018. 
22.  Singh, S., and Ghatak H.R., “Vanillin formation by electrooxidation of lignin on stainless steel anode: kinetics and byproducts”; Journal of Wood Chemistry and Technology, 37(6): 407-422; 2017. 
23.  Ghatak H.R., “Comparative removal of commercial diclofenac sodium by electro-oxidation on platinum anode and combined electro-oxidation and electrocoagulation on stainless steel anode”; Environmental Technology, 35(19): 2483-2492; 2014. 
24.  Ghatak H.R., “Advanced oxidation processes for the treatment of biorecalcitrant organics in wastewater”; Critical Reviews in Environmental Science & Technology, 44(11): 1167-1219; 2014. 
25.  Ghatak H.R., “Iron complexated lignin from electrolysis of wheat straw soda black liquor and its characterization”; Industrial Crops and Products, 43:738-744; 2013. 
26.  Ghatak H.R., “Biorefineries from the perspective of sustainability: Feedstocks, products, and processes”; Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 15(8): 4042-4052; 2011. 
27.  Ghatak, H.R., Kundu, P.P. and Kumar, S., “Thermochemical comparison of lignin separated by electrolysis and acid precipitation from soda black liquor of agricultural residues”; Thermochimica Acta, 502(1-2): 85-89; 2010. 
28.  Ghatak, H.R.; “Economic potential of black liquor electrolysis as a treatment option for small agro based mills”; TAPPI Journal, 8(11): 4-11; 2009. 
29.  Ghatak, H.R.; “Reduction of organic pollutants with recovery of value added products from soda black liquor of agricultural residues by electrolysis”; TAPPI Journal, 8(7): 4-10; 2009. 
30.  Ghatak, H. R., Kumar, S., and Kundu, P.P.; “Electrode processes in black liquor electrolysis and their significance for hydrogen production”; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 33(12): 2904-2911; 2008.
31.  Ghatak, H. R.; “Spectroscopic comparison of lignin separated by electrolysis and acid precipitation of wheat straw soda black liquor”; Industrial Crops and Products, 28(2): 206-212; 2008. 
32.  Ghatak, H. R.; “Electrolysis of black liquor for hydrogen production: some initial findings”; International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 31(7): 934-938; 2006. 
33.  Ghatak, H. R.; “A comminution model for laboratory beating”. APPITA Journal, 58(2): 127-129; 2005. 
34.  Ghatak, H.R.; “Analysis of Laboratory Beating by fiber settling time frequency distributions”; TAPPI Journal, 2(11): 3-6; 2003. 
35. Ghatak, H.R.; “Paper making potential of Congress Grass: Pulpability and Fiber characteristics”; TAPPI      Journal, 1(1): 24-27, 2002. 

Research/Projects

Research

Completed projects:
“Synthesis of value added organic chemicals by electrolytic oxidation of soda agroresidue black liquor”. Sponsored by CSIR, Govt. of India.
“Modernization of Paper Testing Lab”. Sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India.
“Modernization of Chemical Recovery and Environmental Engineering Lab”. Sponsored by MHRD, Govt. of India.

PhD. Guidance: 4 completed; 4 ongoing
M.Tech. guidance: 4

Research interests:
• Industrial Pollution Control and Cleaner Production
• Hydrogen energy
• Energy from industrial wastes and biomass
• Biorefineries