Jyoti Kataria

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at GGDSD College, Chandigarh, with 19 years of teaching experience. My research interests include Organometallics and the green synthesis of nanocomposites for wastewater treatment. I have completed a UGC-funded research project on anion receptors and have 12 international publications. I have been honored with multiple accolades, including the Award of Honor for Best Teacher by the National EduTrust of India and the Rashtriya Garima Award 2022 by Bhagwati Foundations for my contributions to nation-building. I have also received recognition from MGNCRE, Ministry of Education, Government of India, for my exemplary work in sanitation, hygiene, and environmental awareness. As an Environment Nodal Officer, I represented at the National Environment Youth Parliament 2022 at Sansad Bhawan, New Delhi, and was also honored as the District Green Champion for 2021–2022.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Faculty of Science
Department of Chemistry, Panjab University Chandigarh, India (2006) PhD Thesis: Chemistry of Silyl Stabilized Azanes, Ph.D. Supervisor: Prof. S.K. Vasisht and Prof. P. Venugopalan
M. Sc Hons. (Chemistry)- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University Chandigarh, India (1997-1999)
B. Sc Hons. (Chemistry)- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University Chandigarh, India (1994-1997)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, General Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry

Scopus Publications

Biomimetic Nanoarchitectonics of Ag@TiO2/g-C3N4: Unveiling kinetic and mechanistic pathways for enhanced photocatalysis
Sunny Garg, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
Chemosphere, 2025
Unlocking the potential of biogenic Ag@g-C3N4 in sustainable water purification: A kinetic and photocatalytic study
Sunny Garg, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria
Environmental Pollution, 2024
Kinetic investigation of invigorated photocatalytic performance of phytogenically prepared Ag@TiO2 composites
Sunny Garg, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma, Manoj Kumar Choudhary
Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2023
Green biomimetic silver nanoparticles as invigorated colorimetric probe for Hg2+ ions: A cleaner approach towards recognition of heavy metal ions in aqueous media
Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Sunny Garg, Arshdeep Kaur, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2020
Green biomimetic preparation of efficient Ag-ZnO heterojunctions with excellent photocatalytic performance under solar light irradiation: A novel biogenic-deposition-precipitation approach
Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria, Vimal Kumar Bhardwaj, Shweta Sharma
Nanoscale Advances, 2019
A novel biogenic-deposition-precipitation (BDP) approach has been presented for the preparation of stable binary composites using fennel seed extract.
Evaluation of the kinetic and catalytic properties of biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles
Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
Journal of Cleaner Production, 2018
Novel Green Biomimetic Approach for Preparation of Highly Stable Au-ZnO Heterojunctions with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity
Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
ACS Applied Nano Materials, 2018
A simple, ecofriendly, and biomimetic approach using cumin seeds extract (CSE) was developed for the formation of Au-ZnO Schottky contact without employing any chemical capping agents or stabilizers. The various unique phytoconstituents available in cumin seeds extract synergistically convert Au3+ ions into Au0 on the surface of ZnO, as each phytoconstituent is unique in context to its molecular structure and properties. The as-prepared biogenic Au-ZnO hybrid composites were examined using various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques. The TEM investigation and XRD patterns clearly depict the well dispersed AuNPs with the size range 10–15 nm and face centered cubic lattice on wurtzite ZnO nanostructures. The optical study of the nanocomposites showed two absorption bands: one intense band around 390 nm, which corresponds to ZnO, and a second broad band approximately around 540 nm, which corresponds to Au. The photocatalytic efficacy of Au-ZnO nanocatalysts was investigated by observing the mineralizati...
A biomimetic synthesis of stable gold nanoparticles derived from aqueous extract of Foeniculum vulgare seeds and evaluation of their catalytic activity
Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
Applied Nanoscience Switzerland, 2017
A facile biomimetic approach for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using aqueous extract of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) seeds have been reported in this article. The seeds of F. vulgare are rich in various plant secondary metabolites (phytochemicals) such as polyphenolic acids, flavonoids, and saponins. The phytochemicals of F. vulgare seeds play dual role of reducing and stabilizing agents. The formation of gold nanoparticles was evidenced from the appearance of intense purple color at room temperature with λ max around 550 nm in the UV–Vis absorption spectra. The stable AuNPs were further characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. The synthesized nanoparticles were observed to be polydispersed, spherical and ranged from 10 to 30 nm with an average size of 20 ± 2 nm, as obtained from TEM images. The catalytic activity of gold nanoparticles was investigated by studying the reduction of anthropogenic dyes such as methylene blue (MB) and rhodamine B (Rh-B) with sodium borohydride. Results showed the possible applications of biogenic AuNPs in environment related problems.
A facile biomimetic preparation of highly stabilized silver nanoparticles derived from seed extract of Vigna radiata and evaluation of their antibacterial activity
Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria, Swaranjit Singh Cameotra, Jagdish Singh
Applied Nanoscience Switzerland, 2016
The significant antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles draws the major attention toward the present nanobiotechnology. Also, the use of plant material for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles is considered as a green technology. In this context, a non-toxic, eco-friendly, and cost-effective method has been developed for the synthesis of silver nanoparticles using seed extract of mung beans (Vigna radiata). The synthesized nanoparticles have been characterized by UV–visible spectroscopy (UV–Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). The UV–visible spectrum showed an absorption peak at around 440 nm. The different types of phytochemicals present in the seed extract synergistically reduce the Ag metal ions, as each phytochemical is unique in terms of its structure and antioxidant function. The colloidal silver nanoparticles were observed to be highly stable, even after 5 months. XRD analysis showed that the silver nanoparticles are crystalline in nature with face-centered cubic geometry and the TEM micrographs showed spherical particles with an average size of 18 nm. Further, the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles was evaluated by well-diffusion method and it was observed that the biogenic silver nanoparticles have an effective antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The outcome of this study could be useful for nanotechnology-based biomedical applications.
Thermodynamics and topological investigations of ternary mixtures containing ionic liquid with organic solvents: Excess molar volumes and excess isentropic compressibilities
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 2015
Silyl stabilized azanes: Reactions of mono- and dilithium bis(trimethylsilyl)hydrazide with dichloro- and tetrachlorostannane
J. Kataria, P. Mayer, S.K. Vasisht, P. Venugopalan
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2009
Silyl stabilized azanes: Reactions of lithiumbis(trimethylsilyl)hydrazine with trialkyltin halides
J. Kataria, S.K. Vasisht, A. Sharma, P. Venugopalan
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 2005
Silyl-nitrogen compounds: Part XIII - Reactions of metal halides with silylated tosylhydrazines
Indian Journal of Chemistry Section A Inorganic Physical Theoretical and Analytical Chemistry, 2002

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Biomimetic Nanoarchitectonics of Ag@ TiO2/g-C3N4: Unveiling kinetic and mechanistic pathways for enhanced photocatalysis
SS Sunny Garg, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria
Chemosphere 373, 144179 , 2025
2025
Citations: 6
Fabrication of novel S-type In2S3/Ag2S heterostructures with superior photocatalytic and electrochemical characteristics for remediation of organic contaminants in water
S Jain, M Kumari, N Kumar, A Mittal, V Kumar, M Tahir, P Singh, G Rani, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 172, 113621 , 2025
2025
Citations: 9
Thermophysical, Spectral, and Theoretical Studies of Binary Systems Comprising 1-Hexyl-3-methylimidazolium Bromide and 2-Alkoxyethanols
P Devi, P Rani, J Kataria
Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data 70 (1), 177-195 , 2024
2024
Citations: 1
Unlocking the potential of biogenic Ag@ g-C3N4 in sustainable water purification: A kinetic and photocatalytic study
S Garg, MK Choudhary, J Kataria
Environmental Pollution 363, 125126 , 2024
2024
Citations: 6
Experimental and theoretical studies to investigate molecular interactions between ethylene glycol oligomers and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide
P Rani, P Devi, J Kataria
The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics 197, 107336 , 2024
2024
Citations: 2
Experimental, theoretical and spectroscopic analysis of molecular interactions in binary liquid mixtures comprising ionic liquid and alkyl cellosolves
P Devi, P Rani, J Kataria
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 159, 105468 , 2024
2024
Citations: 11
Thermophysical and spectroscopic studies of room temperature ionic liquid (1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide) with ethylene glycol oligomers
P Rani, P Devi, J Kataria
Journal of Molecular Liquids 402, 124727 , 2024
2024
Citations: 1
Experimental and theoretical evaluation of interactions in liquid mixtures consisting bio-based solvent and 2-alkoxyethanols through viscometric study
P Devi, P Rani, N Kumar, J Kataria
Journal of Molecular Liquids 390, 123056 , 2023
2023
Citations: 8
Kinetic investigation of invigorated photocatalytic performance of phytogenically prepared Ag@TiO2 composites
MKC Sunny Garg, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
Materials Chemistry and Physics 294, 127005 , 2023
2023
Citations: 18
Advancement in Biofuels Production: Sustainable Perception towards Green Energy and Environment
J Kataria, S Devi, P Devi
Advanced Materials for a Sustainable Environment, 245-269 , 2022
2022
Insight into molecular interactions and structural changes of ethyl lactate and (tri/tetra)-ethylene glycol binary mixture: A thermophysical and spectral depiction
J Kataria, P Rani, P Devi
The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics 174, 106878 , 2022
2022
Citations: 8
Green biomimetic silver nanoparticles as invigorated colorimetric probe for Hg2+ ions: a cleaner approach towards recognition of heavy metal ions in aqueous media
MK Choudhary, S Garg, A Kaur, J Kataria, S Sharma
Materials Chemistry and Physics 240, 122164 , 2020
2020
Citations: 57
Green biomimetic preparation of efficient Ag–ZnO heterojunctions with excellent photocatalytic performance under solar light irradiation: a novel biogenic-deposition …
J Kataria
Nanoscale Advances , 2019
2019
Green biomimetic preparation of efficient Ag–ZnO heterojunctions with excellent photocatalytic performance under solar light irradiation: a novel biogenic-deposition …
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, VK Bhardwaj, S Sharma
Nanoscale Advances 1 (3), 1035-1044 , 2019
2019
Citations: 80
Evaluation of the kinetic and catalytic properties of biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, S Sharma
Journal of Cleaner Production 198, 882-890 , 2018
2018
Citations: 85
Novel green biomimetic approach for preparation of highly stable Au-ZnO heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic activity
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, S Sharma
ACS Applied Nano Materials 1 (4), 1870-1878 , 2018
2018
Citations: 68
A biomimetic synthesis of stable gold nanoparticles derived from aqueous extract of Foeniculum vulgare seeds and evaluation of their catalytic activity
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, S Sharma
Applied Nanoscience 7 (7), 439-447 , 2017
2017
Citations: 64
Excess molar enthalpies for ternary mixtures containing [emim][BF 4 ], cyclic amides and cyclic ketones
VK Sharma, J Kataria, S Solanki
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 123 (2), 1571-1582 , 2016
2016
Citations: 3
A facile biomimetic preparation of highly stabilized silver nanoparticles derived from seed extract of Vigna radiata and evaluation of their antibacterial activity
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, SS Cameotra, J Singh
Applied nanoscience 6 (1), 105-111 , 2016
2016
Citations: 84
State derivative feedback control application for pole placement problem
J Kataria, MK Madhav, A Kumar
Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Adv. Eng. 4 (4), 989-992 , 2014
2014
Citations: 4

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Evaluation of the kinetic and catalytic properties of biogenically synthesized silver nanoparticles
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, S Sharma
Journal of Cleaner Production 198, 882-890 , 2018
2018
Citations: 85
A facile biomimetic preparation of highly stabilized silver nanoparticles derived from seed extract of Vigna radiata and evaluation of their antibacterial activity
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, SS Cameotra, J Singh
Applied nanoscience 6 (1), 105-111 , 2016
2016
Citations: 84
Green biomimetic preparation of efficient Ag–ZnO heterojunctions with excellent photocatalytic performance under solar light irradiation: a novel biogenic-deposition …
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, VK Bhardwaj, S Sharma
Nanoscale Advances 1 (3), 1035-1044 , 2019
2019
Citations: 80
Novel green biomimetic approach for preparation of highly stable Au-ZnO heterojunctions with enhanced photocatalytic activity
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, S Sharma
ACS Applied Nano Materials 1 (4), 1870-1878 , 2018
2018
Citations: 68
A biomimetic synthesis of stable gold nanoparticles derived from aqueous extract of Foeniculum vulgare seeds and evaluation of their catalytic activity
MK Choudhary, J Kataria, S Sharma
Applied Nanoscience 7 (7), 439-447 , 2017
2017
Citations: 64
Green biomimetic silver nanoparticles as invigorated colorimetric probe for Hg2+ ions: a cleaner approach towards recognition of heavy metal ions in aqueous media
MK Choudhary, S Garg, A Kaur, J Kataria, S Sharma
Materials Chemistry and Physics 240, 122164 , 2020
2020
Citations: 57
Kinetic investigation of invigorated photocatalytic performance of phytogenically prepared Ag@TiO2 composites
MKC Sunny Garg, Jyoti Kataria, Shweta Sharma
Materials Chemistry and Physics 294, 127005 , 2023
2023
Citations: 18
Experimental, theoretical and spectroscopic analysis of molecular interactions in binary liquid mixtures comprising ionic liquid and alkyl cellosolves
P Devi, P Rani, J Kataria
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 159, 105468 , 2024
2024
Citations: 11
Fabrication of novel S-type In2S3/Ag2S heterostructures with superior photocatalytic and electrochemical characteristics for remediation of organic contaminants in water
S Jain, M Kumari, N Kumar, A Mittal, V Kumar, M Tahir, P Singh, G Rani, ...
Inorganic Chemistry Communications 172, 113621 , 2025
2025
Citations: 9
Experimental and theoretical evaluation of interactions in liquid mixtures consisting bio-based solvent and 2-alkoxyethanols through viscometric study
P Devi, P Rani, N Kumar, J Kataria
Journal of Molecular Liquids 390, 123056 , 2023
2023
Citations: 8
Insight into molecular interactions and structural changes of ethyl lactate and (tri/tetra)-ethylene glycol binary mixture: A thermophysical and spectral depiction
J Kataria, P Rani, P Devi
The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics 174, 106878 , 2022
2022
Citations: 8
Biomimetic Nanoarchitectonics of Ag@ TiO2/g-C3N4: Unveiling kinetic and mechanistic pathways for enhanced photocatalysis
SS Sunny Garg, Manoj Kumar Choudhary, Jyoti Kataria
Chemosphere 373, 144179 , 2025
2025
Citations: 6
Unlocking the potential of biogenic Ag@ g-C3N4 in sustainable water purification: A kinetic and photocatalytic study
S Garg, MK Choudhary, J Kataria
Environmental Pollution 363, 125126 , 2024
2024
Citations: 6
State derivative feedback control application for pole placement problem
J Kataria, MK Madhav, A Kumar
Int. J. Emerg. Technol. Adv. Eng. 4 (4), 989-992 , 2014
2014
Citations: 4
Optimal switch placement in radial distribution system using PSO
MK Madhav, J Kataria, A Kumar, M Chand
Proceedings of the Second International conference on advances in … , 2013
2013
Citations: 4
Silyl stabilized azanes: reactions of lithiumbis (trimethylsilyl) hydrazine with trialkyltin halides
J Kataria, SK Vasisht, A Sharma, P Venugopalan
Journal of organometallic chemistry 690 (6), 1507-1510 , 2005
2005
Citations: 4
Excess molar enthalpies for ternary mixtures containing [emim][BF 4 ], cyclic amides and cyclic ketones
VK Sharma, J Kataria, S Solanki
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry 123 (2), 1571-1582 , 2016
2016
Citations: 3
Silyl stabilized azanes: Reactions of mono-and dilithium bis (trimethylsilyl) hydrazide with dichloro-and tetrachlorostannane
J Kataria, P Mayer, SK Vasisht, P Venugopalan
Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 694 (14), 2252-2257 , 2009
2009
Citations: 3
Experimental and theoretical studies to investigate molecular interactions between ethylene glycol oligomers and 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide
P Rani, P Devi, J Kataria
The Journal of Chemical Thermodynamics 197, 107336 , 2024
2024
Citations: 2
Silyl-nitrogen compounds: Part XIII-Reactions of metal halides with silylated tosylhydrazines
SK Vasisht, P Venugopalan, J Kataria, A Sharma
INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY SECTION A-INORGANIC BIO-INORGANIC PHYSICAL … , 2002
2002
Citations: 2