Lokeshkumar Pisaram Ramteke

@iitmandi.ac.in

Assistant Professor and School of Biosciences and Bioengineering/ Faculty
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi HP

Lokeshkumar Pisaram Ramteke


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EDUCATION

PhD Chemical Engineering

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
12

Scopus Publications

389

Scholar Citations

9

Scholar h-index

9

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Scopus Publications

  • Biomining a sustainable approach for managing dumpsite waste: An in-depth review
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Akshay Botle, Sayli Salgaonkar, Kaushal Gavankar
    Green Technology and Industry 4 0 for Sustainable Future, 2026
    Biomining is an innovative waste management strategy primarily based on bioremediation and involves inoculating the dumpsite with microbial consortia to facilitate the microbe-mediated breakdown of degradable trash. Ex-situ and in-situ biomining are both shown in the article. Biomining is a feasible alternative to toxic gas and groundwater pollution due to leachate. Ex-situ bioreactor-based biomining would be the most promising approach to handling current or new dumpsite garbage. The process of recovering polymers, metals, glass, combustible fractions, inert fractions, different fine fractions, and soils from old-dumped materials is known as biomining where plastic, metals, non-biodegradable materials, and other materials would be recycled. The combustible proportions are used directly as rejected derived fuel (RDF) or indirectly by raising the calorific value. Degradable fractions are digested in a bioreactor, resulting in leachate that is generally treated as wastewater, can be desalinated to produce rich minerals-based compounds that is crude salts. Greenhouse gases and methane are released, which can be captured and utilized to generate energy, whilst non-biodegradable materials can be used to synthesize the reduced derived fuels (RDF). Systematic biomining facilities can transform waste management infrastructure in big cities, especially in developing countries, creating revenue and jobs in this sector. This study provides an overview of biomining, including current trends, case studies, goals, and creative biomining techniques. The study investigates various biomining techniques that may be used to manage old or new solid waste generated by day-to-day activities. This chapter discloses a future application of biomining in developing the biomining reactor where wastage manage in terms of conversion of waste into energy in the forms of gas, liquid, and solids.
  • Removal of fluoride contaminant in phosphate fertilizers through solid State thermal treatment
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Dilip D. Sarode, Yogesh S. Marathe, Pushpito K. Ghosh
    Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, 2021
  • Study of fluoride content in some commercial phosphate fertilizers
    L.P. Ramteke, A.C. Sahayam, A. Ghosh, U. Rambabu, M.R.P. Reddy, K.M. Popat, B. Rebary, D. Kubavat, K.V. Marathe, P.K. Ghosh
    Journal of Fluorine Chemistry, 2018
  • Improved treatment approach for the removal of aromatic compounds using polymeric beads in Fenton pretreatment and biological oxidation
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2016
  • Removal of Copper and Hexavalent Chromium Using Immobilized Modified Sludge Biomass Based Adsorbent
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Clean Soil Air Water, 2016
    The present work, deals with the development of an efficient modified sludge biomass (MSB) based adsorbent and subsequent application for the removal of copper and hexavalent chromium from wastewater. Different approaches of immobilization based on the use of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), calcium alginate (CA), and activated carbon (AC) have been investigated with an objective of obtaining the most efficient biosorbent. Characterization studies for the adsorbents were performed followed by batch studies to compare the efficacy of different adsorbents for metal removal. Using the most efficient biosorbent, continuous operation studies were performed for understanding the effect of operating conditions such as initial pH, flow rate, inlet concentration, and bed height. The adsorption capacity was greatly affected by initial pH, adsorbent amount, contact time, and the type of polymer matrix. The order of adsorption capacities were MSB–PVA–CMC–AC > MSB–PVA–CMC > MSB–PVA > MSB–CA with maximum values being 288.6 and 215.4 mg g−1 for Cu(II) and Cr(VI), respectively. The experimental data were successfully fitted into different isotherms and kinetic models to establish the important design parameters. Reusability studies revealed that the MSB–PVA–CMC biosorbent could be reused for five biosorption–desorption cycles without any significant loss in the adsorption capacity. Overall, the immobilized MSB on PVA–CMC has been demonstrated as an effective biosorbent for removal of copper and chromium.
  • Treatment of water containing heavy metals using a novel approach of immobilized modified sludge biomass based adsorbents
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Separation and Purification Technology, 2016
  • Treatment of real industrial wastewater using the combined approach of advanced oxidation followed by aerobic oxidation
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2016
  • Removal of benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) from wastewater using immobilized modified prepared activated sludge (MPAS)
    Lokeshkumar P Ramteke, Parag R Gogate
    Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, 2016
    BACKGROUNDImprovements in biological oxidation approaches are required due to significant problems associated with this simple and commonly used approach. The work presents use of immobilized modified prepared activated sludge using modified polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)‐alginate beads for removal of BTX and modifications based on the use of Fenton chemistry as pretreatment scheme.RESULTSImproved synthesis processes for immobilized sludge beads have been developed based on understanding the effect of PVA and alginate loadings. Stable beads with high levels of sludge activity were shown to give similar levels of COD removal efficiency compared with free sludge. In the case of Fenton pretreatment, 40 min of treatment was found to increase BOD5:COD value to about 0.31. Maximum COD efficiency of 93.1% was obtained using a biological process on a Fenton‐treated sample which is significantly higher than that obtained with the untreated sample. The immobilized sludge was reused over nine batches without substantial loss in BTX degradation ability. Kinetic studies have also been presented.CONCLUSIONAn improved and promising approach for treatment of BTX containing wastewater with proven efficacy of the bioactivity and mechanical stability of the immobilized sludge, has been presented with better results based on Fenton pretreatment. © 2014 Society of Chemical Industry
  • Treatment of toluene, benzene, naphthalene and xylene (BTNXs) containing wastewater using improved biological oxidation with pretreatment using Fenton/ultrasound based processes
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, 2015
  • Removal of ethylbenzene and p-nitrophenol using combined approach of advanced oxidation with biological oxidation based on the use of novel modified prepared activated sludge
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 2015
  • Synthesis and characterization of modified activated sludge for biological oxidation with isolation studies and performance evaluation
    Lokeshkumar P. Ramteke, Parag R. Gogate
    Separation and Purification Technology, 2015
  • Filtration and drying characteristics of casein
    Sushil U. Deulgaonkar, Lokesh P. Ramteke, Bhaskar N. Thorat
    Separation and Purification Technology, 2012

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Water Body Revival in Small Towns: Challenges, Solutions, and Case Insights
    L Ramteke, D Sarode
    2025.0
    Citations: 1
  • Analyses of uranium and fluoride in diammonium phosphate fertilizers marketed in india during 2021-2022
    LP Ramteke, RS Soni, B Rebary, AW Patwardhan, DD Sarode, PK Ghosh
    International Journal of Manures and Fertilizers 10 (2), 001-010 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 9
  • Removal of fluoride contaminant in phosphate fertilizers through solid State thermal treatment
    LP Ramteke, DD Sarode, YS Marathe, PK Ghosh
    Journal of Fluorine Chemistry 241, 109693 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 12
  • Fluoride contaminant in phosphate fertilizer is an unchecked problem in India
    LP Ramteke, AA Shah, PK Ghosh
    Chemical Weekly , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 3
  • Study of fluoride content in some commercial phosphate fertilizers
    LP Ramteke, AC Sahayam, A Ghosh, U Rambabu, MRP Reddy, ...
    Journal of Fluorine Chemistry 210, 149-155 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 92
  • Improved treatment approach for the removal of aromatic compounds using polymeric beads in Fenton pretreatment and biological oxidation
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (20), 20281-20296 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 9
  • Removal of copper and hexavalent chromium using immobilized modified sludge biomass based adsorbent
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water 44 (8), 1051-1065 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 19
  • Treatment of water containing heavy metals using a novel approach of immobilized modified sludge biomass based adsorbents
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Separation and Purification Technology 163, 215-227 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 62
  • Treatment of real industrial wastewater using the combined approach of advanced oxidation followed by aerobic oxidation
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (10), 9712-9729 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 23
  • Removal of benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) from wastewater using immobilized modified prepared activated sludge (MPAS)
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 91 (2), 456-466 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 22
  • Treatment of toluene, benzene, naphthalene and xylene (BTNXs) containing wastewater using improved biological oxidation with pretreatment using Fenton/ultrasound based processes
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 28, 247-260 , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 93
  • Removal of ethylbenzene and p-nitrophenol using combined approach of advanced oxidation with biological oxidation based on the use of novel modified prepared activated sludge
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection 95, 146-158 , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 26
  • Synthesis and characterization of modified activated sludge for biological oxidation with isolation studies and performance evaluation
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Separation and Purification Technology 141, 179-187 , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 11
  • Filtration and drying characteristics of casein
    SU Deulgaonkar, LP Ramteke, BN Thorat
    Separation and purification technology 92, 50-56 , 2012
    2012.0
    Citations: 7
  • Harnessing RO-rejected water via forward osmosis for eco-friendly agricultural use
    B Honmane, DD Sarode, LP Ramteke
    Available at SSRN 6622514 , 0
  • EVALUATION OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF TAP WATER SAMPLES FROM JALGAON DISTRICT: A CASE STUDY
    V Agrawal, L Ramteke, DD Sarode
  • Synthesis of modified PVA/Cellulose ultrafiltration membrane for industrial application
    KS Vadaliya, LP Ramteke, DD Sarode
    International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Research for Energy and … , 0
  • FILTRATION AND DRYING OF CASEIN
    SU Deulgaonkar, LP Ramteke, BN Thorat

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Treatment of toluene, benzene, naphthalene and xylene (BTNXs) containing wastewater using improved biological oxidation with pretreatment using Fenton/ultrasound based processes
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry 28, 247-260 , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 93
  • Study of fluoride content in some commercial phosphate fertilizers
    LP Ramteke, AC Sahayam, A Ghosh, U Rambabu, MRP Reddy, ...
    Journal of Fluorine Chemistry 210, 149-155 , 2018
    2018.0
    Citations: 92
  • Treatment of water containing heavy metals using a novel approach of immobilized modified sludge biomass based adsorbents
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Separation and Purification Technology 163, 215-227 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 62
  • Removal of ethylbenzene and p-nitrophenol using combined approach of advanced oxidation with biological oxidation based on the use of novel modified prepared activated sludge
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Process Safety and Environmental Protection 95, 146-158 , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 26
  • Treatment of real industrial wastewater using the combined approach of advanced oxidation followed by aerobic oxidation
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (10), 9712-9729 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 23
  • Removal of benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) from wastewater using immobilized modified prepared activated sludge (MPAS)
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 91 (2), 456-466 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 22
  • Removal of copper and hexavalent chromium using immobilized modified sludge biomass based adsorbent
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water 44 (8), 1051-1065 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 19
  • Removal of fluoride contaminant in phosphate fertilizers through solid State thermal treatment
    LP Ramteke, DD Sarode, YS Marathe, PK Ghosh
    Journal of Fluorine Chemistry 241, 109693 , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 12
  • Synthesis and characterization of modified activated sludge for biological oxidation with isolation studies and performance evaluation
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Separation and Purification Technology 141, 179-187 , 2015
    2015.0
    Citations: 11
  • Analyses of uranium and fluoride in diammonium phosphate fertilizers marketed in india during 2021-2022
    LP Ramteke, RS Soni, B Rebary, AW Patwardhan, DD Sarode, PK Ghosh
    International Journal of Manures and Fertilizers 10 (2), 001-010 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 9
  • Improved treatment approach for the removal of aromatic compounds using polymeric beads in Fenton pretreatment and biological oxidation
    LP Ramteke, PR Gogate
    Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (20), 20281-20296 , 2016
    2016.0
    Citations: 9
  • Filtration and drying characteristics of casein
    SU Deulgaonkar, LP Ramteke, BN Thorat
    Separation and purification technology 92, 50-56 , 2012
    2012.0
    Citations: 7
  • Fluoride contaminant in phosphate fertilizer is an unchecked problem in India
    LP Ramteke, AA Shah, PK Ghosh
    Chemical Weekly , 2019
    2019.0
    Citations: 3
  • Water Body Revival in Small Towns: Challenges, Solutions, and Case Insights
    L Ramteke, D Sarode
    2025.0
    Citations: 1
  • Harnessing RO-rejected water via forward osmosis for eco-friendly agricultural use
    B Honmane, DD Sarode, LP Ramteke
    Available at SSRN 6622514 , 0
  • EVALUATION OF WATER QUALITY PARAMETERS OF TAP WATER SAMPLES FROM JALGAON DISTRICT: A CASE STUDY
    V Agrawal, L Ramteke, DD Sarode
  • Synthesis of modified PVA/Cellulose ultrafiltration membrane for industrial application
    KS Vadaliya, LP Ramteke, DD Sarode
    International Conference on Advances in Sustainable Research for Energy and … , 0
  • FILTRATION AND DRYING OF CASEIN
    SU Deulgaonkar, LP Ramteke, BN Thorat