Mihir Kumar Purkait

@iitg.ac.in

Professor (HAG), Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur

Mihir Kumar Purkait


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Dr. Mihir Kumar Purkait is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG). Presently he is holding Professor Chair of National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Min. of Jal Shakti (Govt. of India). He is energetically involved in frontier areas of Chemical Engineering with his major research interest in the field of advanced separation processes and material science.

EDUCATION

Post PhD Research: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) USA, 2010-2011
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 2004.
M.Tech.: Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 2001.
B. Tech.: Chemical Engineering, University of Calcutta, 1999.
B Sc (Honours in Chemistry): University of Calcutta, 1996

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Water Science and Technology, Multidisciplinary
329

Scopus Publications

23147

Scholar Citations

86

Scholar h-index

243

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Experimental realization of photo-induced degradation of diclofenac using sulfur-embedded carbon-nitride layered on ultrathin Bi-oxychloride nanosheet: Mechanistic and …
    L Kumar, B Gupta, MK Purkait
    Applied Surface Science, 166943 , 2026
    2026
  • Arsenic Removal Technologies: A Critical Review of Environmental Impacts, Economic Viability, and Scale-Up Challenges
    M Bharti, PP Das, MK Purkait
    ACS ES&T Water 6 (3), 1403-1422 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Potential and Sustainable Utilization of Tea Processing Waste: A Review
    P Duarah, MK Purkait
    Plantation Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability, 171-189 , 2026
    2026
  • Processing Waste: A Review
    P Duarah, MK Purkait
    Plantation Crop Wastes: Valorization for Economic Sustainability, 171 , 2026
    2026
  • Advanced Surfactant Based Technologies for Environmental Remediation Applications
    PP Das, P Mondal, P Duarah, MK Purkait
    Advances in Surfactants Technologies, 189-213 , 2026
    2026
  • Process intensification applied to microalgae based processes and products
    S Sarkar, MK Purkait, K Gayen, TK Bhowmick
    Handbook of Microalgae-Based Processes and Products, 843-872 , 2026
    2026
  • Emerging pre-treatment technologies for lignocellulosic biomass valorization: advances, challenges, and future perspectives
    TN Baite, S Dhara, MK Purkait
    Bioproducts From Lignocellulosic Biomass, 139-169 , 2026
    2026
  • Biochemistry of polyphenolic compounds derived from lignocellulosic wastes
    P Duarah, B Debnath, MK Purkait
    Bioproducts From Lignocellulosic Biomass, 249-276 , 2026
    2026
  • Microbial conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into valued bioproducts and their chemistry
    S Dhara, TN Baite, MK Purkait
    Bioproducts From Lignocellulosic Biomass, 197-221 , 2026
    2026
  • Ozonation-Based Treatment of Water and Wastewater: Advancements and Environmental Applications
    MK Purkait, PP Das
    Elsevier , 2025
    2025
  • Faradaic and Nonfaradaic Electrode Innovations on Brackish Water Reduction by Capacitive Deionization: A Critical Review
    S Kumar, P Mondal, J Thomas, CT Chang, MK Purkait
    ACS Materials Letters 8 (1), 55-75 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Comparative Analysis of Phytochemical Profile, In Vitro Bioaccessibility, Cytotoxicity, and Life Cycle Analysis of Polyphenols Extracted from Tea Factory Waste …
    P Duarah, T Phukan, A Kumar, HP Bhadania, U Changmai, MK Purkait
    ACS Food Science & Technology 5 (12), 4591-4603 , 2025
    2025
  • Metagenomic and Metatranscriptomic Insights into the Structure and Function of the Gut Microbial Community of Antheraea assamensis Helfer
    D Saikia, P Basumatary, A Nath, JJ Kalita, K Neog, MK Purkait, U Bora
    Indian Journal of Microbiology, 1-20 , 2025
    2025
  • Faradic charged modified wrinkled layered graphene oxide as a capacitive deionization electrode for brackish water desalination
    S Kumar, M Sharma, J Thomas, CT Chang, MK Purkait
    Electrochimica Acta 538, 146831 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • Preparation of zeolite by green synthesis from steel industry by-product LD-slag and its application for photodegradation
    NS Samanta, MK Purkait
    Materials Research Bulletin 190, 113492 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Photocatalytic Degradation of Pharmaceutical Wastewater Part A: Advanced Nanomaterials, Synthesis Routes and Spectral Characteristics
    MK Purkait, B Gupta, PP Das
    Academic Press , 2025
    2025
  • Design of an advanced electrocoagulation system with a rotating anode for treating synthetic water containing arsenate
    M Bharti, MK Purkait
    Separation and Purification Technology, 135034 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of Underpotentially Deposited Copper on Electrochemical Carbon Dioxide Reduction
    R Yadav, MK Purkait, JR Bellare, A Sarkar
    Journal of The Electrochemical Society 172 (9), 096504 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • A Sustainable Approach to Wastewater Remediation Using Nano-adsorbents
    M Bharti, S Kumar, MK Purkait
    Nanomaterials in Wastewater Research: Progress and Challenges, 259-283 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 9
  • Harnessing Nanomembrane Technology for Advanced Wastewater Remediation
    S Kumar, M Bharti, MK Purkait
    Nanomaterials in Wastewater Research: Progress and Challenges, 211-234 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Adsorption characteristics of brilliant green dye on kaolin
    BK Nandi, A Goswami, MK Purkait
    Journal of hazardous materials 161 (1), 387-395 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 884
  • Removal of congo red using activated carbon and its regeneration
    MK Purkait, A Maiti, S Dasgupta, S De
    Journal of hazardous materials 145 (1-2), 287-295 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 775
  • Ultrafiltration of stable oil-in-water emulsion by polysulfone membrane
    B Chakrabarty, AK Ghoshal, MK Purkait
    Journal of membrane Science 325 (1), 427-437 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 676
  • Removal of cationic dyes from aqueous solutions by kaolin: kinetic and equilibrium studies
    BK Nandi, A Goswami, MK Purkait
    Applied Clay Science 42 (3-4), 583-590 , 2009
    2009
    Citations: 650
  • Effect of molecular weight of PEG on membrane morphology and transport properties
    B Chakrabarty, AK Ghoshal, MK Purkait
    Journal of membrane science 309 (1-2), 209-221 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 606
  • Preparation, characterization and performance studies of polysulfone membranes using PVP as an additive
    B Chakrabarty, AK Ghoshal, MK Purkait
    Journal of Membrane Science 315 (1-2), 36-47 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 500
  • Nanofiltration of textile plant effluent for color removal and reduction in COD
    S Chakraborty, MK Purkait, S DasGupta, S De, JK Basu
    Separation and purification Technology 31 (2), 141-151 , 2003
    2003
    Citations: 438
  • A review on the environment-friendly emerging techniques for pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass: Mechanistic insight and advancements
    D Haldar, MK Purkait
    Chemosphere 264, 128523 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 398
  • Arsenic adsorption using copper (II) oxide nanoparticles
    A Goswami, PK Raul, MK Purkait
    Chemical engineering research and design 90 (9), 1387-1396 , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 371
  • Preparation and characterization of low cost ceramic membranes for micro-filtration applications
    BK Nandi, R Uppaluri, MK Purkait
    Applied Clay Science 42 (1-2), 102-110 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 367
  • Green synthesis and environmental application of iron-based nanomaterials and nanocomposite: A review
    P Mondal, A Anweshan, MK Purkait
    Chemosphere 259, 127509 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 360
  • Removal of Fe (II) from tap water by electrocoagulation technique
    D Ghosh, H Solanki, MK Purkait
    Journal of hazardous materials 155 (1-2), 135-143 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 343
  • Treatment of fluoride containing drinking water by electrocoagulation using monopolar and bipolar electrode connections
    D Ghosh, CR Medhi, MK Purkait
    Chemosphere 73 (9), 1393-1400 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 330
  • Removal of dye from wastewater using micellar-enhanced ultrafiltration and recovery of surfactant
    MK Purkait, S DasGupta, S De
    Separation and purification Technology 37 (1), 81-92 , 2004
    2004
    Citations: 318
  • Recent progress on electrocoagulation process for wastewater treatment: A review
    PP Das, M Sharma, MK Purkait
    Separation and Purification Technology 292, 121058 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 317
  • A review on global perspectives of sustainable development in bioenergy generation
    P Duarah, D Haldar, AK Patel, CD Dong, RR Singhania, MK Purkait
    Bioresource Technology 348, 126791 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 267
  • A novel acorn based adsorbent for the removal of brilliant green
    M Ghaedi, H Hossainian, M Montazerozohori, A Shokrollahi, F Shojaipour, ...
    Desalination 281, 226-233 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 261
  • Potential and sustainable utilization of tea waste: A review on present status and future trends
    B Debnath, D Haldar, MK Purkait
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (5), 106179 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 248
  • Cross-flow ultrafiltration of stable oil-in-water emulsion using polysulfone membranes
    B Chakrabarty, AK Ghoshal, MK Purkait
    Chemical Engineering Journal 165 (2), 447-456 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 242
  • Micro and nanocrystalline cellulose derivatives of lignocellulosic biomass: A review on synthesis, applications and advancements
    D Haldar, MK Purkait
    Carbohydrate polymers 250, 116937 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 234

RESEARCH OUTPUTS (PATENTS, SOFTWARE, PUBLICATIONS, PRODUCTS)

He has more than 24 years of experience in research & academics. With his research team he has published more than 350 high quality International journal papers with h-index of 84 (citation > 22,000), 16 granted patents and made 3 technology transfer. He has authored 22 books, completed 42 sponsored projects/consultancies funded by various Govt agencies and industries. Prof. Purkait has supervised 26 PhD students and >50 M Tech students on fundamental and applied research.

Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

He is also actively involved in different capacity like ECC / EC / PAC / selection committee member / advisor / consultant etc in various Govt (state & central) bodies including DST, SERB, DBT, AICTE, IITs, NITs, Universities, Waste to Wealth (W2W) mission and National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) of Principal Scientific Advisor (PSA) to the Govt of India and public sector companies.

SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, or ACADEMIC BENEFITS

For his scientific and societal contribution, he has been awarded several national level prestigious award from INAE, NASI, INSA, DST etc. He has worked as visiting professor of 3 foreign universities and involved in various international scientific/funding organizations as ECC/PAC expert member like European Science Foundation (ESF, France), Fund for Scientific Research; FWO Flanders, Brussel (Belgium) etc.