Dr. Nidhi Yadav

Dr. Nidhi Yadav

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Educations

Course Institute Board / University Year Subject
Ph.D. National Institute of Technology, Silchar2024Chemistry
M.E. / M.Tech. Seth Gyaniram Bansidhar Podar College, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan2018Organic Chemistry
B.E. / B.Tech. Ram Prasad Bohra Mahavidhyalaya, Buhana, Rajasthan2016Chemistry

Experiences

Position Year Organisation Specialisation
Postdoctorate Fellow 01/06/2025 - 09/07/2025Korea maritime and Ocean University, Busan, South KoreaCarbon Capture Utilization, and Storage
Postdoctoral Research Associate - I 31/05/2024 - 31/05/2025National Agrifood and Biomanufacturing Institute, Mohali, PunjabSuccessfully handled the torrefaction process at NABI, Mohali, under the “Indo-Swedish Academia- Industry Partnership Collaborative Program in Agri-wastes to Bio-coal project.”
Assistant Professor 04/07/2019 - 14/04/2021Shri Krishna P. G. College, Singhana, Jhunjhunu, RajasthanI taught B.Sc. and M.Sc. Courses.
Assistant Professor 07/07/2018 - 21/03/2019Smt. Manbhari Devi P. G. College, Chanana, Jhunjhunu, RajasthanI taught B.Sc. and M.Sc. Courses.

Research Interest

Heterogeneous Catalysis, Biomass Valorization, Nanomaterials, Waste to Energy, Sustainable Energy, Organic Transformations

Publications

International/National Journals
S.No. Month Year Publication Information
1 JUN 2025 Yadav, G., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Photoreduction of nitrophenol using metal oxide-based nanocomposites: a green and efficient approach for aqueous environmental remediation. International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, 105(8), pp.1779-1800.
2 MAY 2025 Yadav, N., Roy, S., Yadav, G., Bhattacharjee, B., Gadore, V., Mishra, S.R. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Nanoscale engineered photocatalysis for tinidazole removal: Nickel complex integrated MoS2 Nanosheets anchored on boron nitride for enhanced persulfate activation. Journal of Water Process Engineering, 74, p.107774.
3 MAY 2025 Yadav, G., Yadav, N., Roy, S., Sharma, R.K., Chaudhary, G.R. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Enhanced glycerol valorization via acetalization: Oxygen-Rich vacancies in ZIF-67/CeO2@ g-C3N4 quantum dots photo catalyst—kinetics, thermodynamics, cost analysis, and mechanistic insights. Chemical Engineering Journal, 512, p.162555.
4 MAY 2025 Yadav, G., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Biodiesel Production Using a Functionalized Hybrid Biochar Catalyst: RSM-Based Optimization and Comprehensive Evaluation. Renewable Energy, p.123486.
5 APR 2025 Yadav, G., Yadav, N., Roy, S., Sharma, R.K., Chaudhary, G.R. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Sustainable Z-scheme photoreduction of chromium and 2, 4, 6-trinitrophenol using Mn3O4/TiO2-infused hydroxyapatite catalyst derived from fish scales. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 13(2), p.116060.
6 FEB 2025 Yadav, N., Yadav, G., Bakthavachalam, V., Potturaja, L., Roy, J.K. and Elumalai, S., 2025. Agro-industrial residue torrefaction to bio-coal: Its physico-chemical characterization and potential applications in energy and environmental protection. Bioresource Technology, 418, p.131948.
7 FEB 2025 Singh, G., Yadav, G., Yadav, N., Kapoor, S., Sharma, B., Sharma, R.K., Kumar, R. and Chaudhary, G.R., 2025. Recent advancements in the synthesis of anion exchange membranes and their potential applications in wastewater treatment. Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 336, p.103376.
8 FEB 2025 Yadav, N., Pant, K.K., Tripathi, K., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Harnessing metal sulfides for efficient hydrogen production employing photocatalytic water splitting: Current status and future direction. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 101, pp.1221-1253.
9 DEC 2024 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Selective synthesis of oxygenated fuel derivative from microwave assisted acetalization of glycerol: Optimization and mechanistic investigations. Renewable Energy, 236, p.121465.
10 SEP 2024 Gadore, V., Mishra, S.R., Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Highly efficient SnS2‐based photocatalyst: A green approach to biodiesel production. Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 18(5), pp.1267-1279.
11 AUG 2024 Gadore, V., Mishra, S.R., Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Advances in zeolite-based materials for dye removal: Current trends and future prospects. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 166, p.112606.
12 AUG 2024 Yadav, G., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2025. Co-doped Mn3O4/TiO2@ hydroxyapatite inorganic surface generated from fish scale for improved catalytic removal of Thiamethoxam from water. Materials Research Bulletin, 188, p.113412.
13 APR 2024 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Catalytic conversion and mechanism of glycerol into various value-added products: A critical review. Industrial Crops and Products, 210, p.117999.
14 APR 2024 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Camellia sinensis leaf-assisted green synthesis of SO3H-functionalized ZnS/biochar nanocatalyst for highly selective solketal production and improved reusability in methylene blue dye adsorption. Renewable Energy, 224, p.120176.
15 DEC 2023 Yadav, G., Yadav, N., Gadore, V., Mishra, S.R., Gupta, S.V. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Biogenic growth of egg shell–derived CaMn2O4 over tailored FLY ASH surface for synergistically photodegradation of ofloxacin: materialistic and chemical studies. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 14(23), pp.29923-29940.
16 DEC 2023 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Fabrication of surface-modified dual waste-derived biochar for biodiesel production by microwave-assisted esterification of oleic acid: Optimization, kinetics, and mechanistic studies. Renewable Energy, 218, p.119308.
17 SEP 2023 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Biomass‐derived sulfonated polycyclic aromatic carbon catalysts for biodiesel production by esterification reaction. Biofuels, bioproducts and biorefining, 17(5), pp.1343-1367.
18 AUG 2023 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Azadirachta indica leaf extract-derived NiS@ Functionalized biochar catalyst: Efficient acetalization and enhanced reusability in photodegradation of tinidazole. Renewable Energy, 229, p.120749.
19 AUG 2023 Yadav, G., Yadav, N., Sultana, M. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. A comprehensive review on low-cost waste-derived catalysts for environmental remediation. Materials Research Bulletin, 164, p.112261.
20 AUG 2023 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Microwave-assisted production of biodiesel using sulfonated carbon-based catalyst derived from biowaste. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects, 45(3), pp.9396-9412.
21 AUG 2023 Yadav, G., Mishra, S.R., Gadore, V., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. A smart and sustainable pathway for abatement of single and binary mixtures of dyes through magnetically retrievable Ca4Fe9O17 anchored on Biochar matrix. Sci Rep 13: 12940 [online]
22 JUL 2023 Yadav, G., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Advances in biomass derived low-cost carbon catalyst for biodiesel production: preparation methods, reaction conditions, and mechanisms. RSC advances, 13(33), pp.23197-23210.
23 JUN 2023 Gadore, V., Mishra, S.R., Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Metal oxide-based heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel production. Next Sustainability, 2, p.100012.
24 JUN 2023 Yadav, N., Yadav, G. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Microwave-assisted biodiesel production using–SO3H functionalized heterogeneous catalyst derived from a lignin-rich biomass. Scientific Reports, 13(1), p.9074.
25 MAY 2023 Yadav, G., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2023. Microwave-assisted sustainable synthesis of biodiesel on Oryza sativa catalyst derived from agricultural waste by esterification reaction. Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification, 187, p.109327.
26 FEB 2023 Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Recent advancements in CaFe2O4-based composite: Properties, synthesis, and multiple applications. Energy & Environment, 35(1), pp.458-490.
27 DEC 2022 Yadav, G., Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2022. Microwave-assisted synthesis of biodiesel by a green carbon-based heterogeneous catalyst derived from areca nut husk by one-pot hydrothermal carbonization. Scientific Reports, 12(1), p.21455.
28 JUL 2022 Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2022. Ionic liquid-based nanocomposites for organic transformations. Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, 19(11), pp.4327-4347.
Book Chapters
S.No. Month Year Publication Information
1 AUG 2024 Yadav, N. and Ahmaruzzaman, M., 2024. Recent Updates and Estimation of Emerging Contaminants in the Environment. In Occurrence, Distribution and Toxic Effects of Emerging Contaminantsx (pp. 17-33). CRC Press.

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