Dr. Nabajyoti Saikia

@kzu.ac.in

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

Dr. Nabajyoti Saikia


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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
53

Scopus Publications

5470

Scholar Citations

27

Scholar h-index

40

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Plasma-Mediated Transformation Kinetics and Stability of Nitrogen Species in Tea Factory Waste
    Newar R., Paul R., Das N., Saikia N., Kausik S. S.
    IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science , 2026
    2026
  • Modulating Thermokinetic and Thermodynamic Insights into the Pyrolysis of Two Wetland Weed-based Biomass via Acetic Acid Pretreatment
    D Sarmah, D Kalita, N Bhuyan, S Gogoi, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis, 100318 , 2026
    2026
  • Thermochemical conversion of organic-fraction of municipal solid waste for bioenergy: Multicomponent kinetic modelling via Fraser-Suzuki deconvolution in a circular economy context
    M Athparia, N Saikia, R Kataki
    Fuel 405, 136484 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 4
  • Design optimization and development of multilayer X-band microwave absorber based on Fe3O4-expanded graphite reinforced cement composites
    BB Saikia, JP Gogoi, N Saikia, PK Mochahari
    Materials Science and Engineering: B 323, 118832 , 2026
    2026
  • Synthesis and development of Fe 3 O 4 -expanded graphite embedded cement nanocomposites as excellent X-band microwave absorber
    BB Saikia, N Saikia, JP Gogoi, PK Mochahari
    Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 36 (12), 739 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Kinetic analysis and pyrolysis behavior of organic fraction of municipal solid waste towards the production of renewable fuel: A sustainable approach to resource recovery for …
    M Athparia, N Saikia, A Namdeo, A Garg, PK Sarangi, R Kataki
    Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 42, 101822 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 10
  • 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
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • 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 13 (6), 5043-5057 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 9
  • 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
    2023
    Citations: 16
  • Synthesis and applications of magnetic nanoparticles in the ultrasound assisted oxidative degradation of methylene blue
    PM Bhuyan, J Phukon, BK Saikia, N Saikia
    IIChE-CHEMCON , 2022
    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
    2022
    Citations: 18
  • 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 (6), 2881-2898 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 27
  • 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
    2021
    Citations: 73
  • 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
    2019
    Citations: 64
  • 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
    2018
    Citations: 109
  • 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 & Environment 3 (5), 251-265 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 14
  • 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
    2018
    Citations: 47
  • Recycling of industrial and municipal solid wastes in cement-based applications
    N Saikia
    Advances in Waste Management: Select Proceedings of Recycle 2016, 17-30 , 2018
    2018
    Citations: 2
  • 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
    2018
    Citations: 70
  • 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
    2016
    Citations: 10

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
    2012
    Citations: 985
  • 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
    2014
    Citations: 720
  • Recycled aggregate in concrete: use of industrial, construction and demolition waste
    J De Brito, N Saikia
    Springer Science & Business Media , 2012
    2012
    Citations: 555
  • 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
    2012
    Citations: 321
  • 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
    2003
    Citations: 304
  • Waste polyethylene terephthalate as an aggregate in concrete
    N Saikia, J Brito
    Materials Research 16 (2), 341-350 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 301
  • 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
    2013
    Citations: 298
  • 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
    2007
    Citations: 277
  • 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
    2015
    Citations: 186
  • 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
    2008
    Citations: 179
  • Thermogravimetric investigation on the chloride binding behaviour of MK–lime paste
    N Saikia, S Kato, T Kojima
    Thermochimica Acta 444 (1), 16-25 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 119
  • 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
    2018
    Citations: 109
  • Compositions and leaching behaviours of combustion residues
    N Saikia, S Kato, T Kojima
    Fuel 85 (2), 264-271 , 2006
    2006
    Citations: 104
  • 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
    2002
    Citations: 87
  • 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
    2021
    Citations: 73
  • 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
    2002
    Citations: 72
  • 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
    2018
    Citations: 70
  • 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
    2002
    Citations: 66
  • 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
    2019
    Citations: 64
  • 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
    2002
    Citations: 53

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Industry, Institute, or Organisation Collaboration

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