Advanced Nanocatalysts for Biodiesel Production

Dr. Bhaskar Singh received his Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) India in 2010. Bhaskar Singh also holds an M. Phil. from Pondicherry University, India, with a Gold Medal (2006). He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. Dr. Singh is currently engaged in teaching in the thrust areas of Environmental Sciences. Dr. Singh works on various aspects of biodiesel development for its commercial applications. He recently featured in the list of world’s top 2% scientists as per Stanford-Elsevier report. He has published more than 50 research and review papers in peer-reviewed and high-impact international journals.Dr Ramesh Oraon is assistant professor in Dept. of Nanoscience and Technology, Central University of Jharkhand, Ranchi, India. He obtained his PhD from IIT(ISM) Dhanbad India in 2018. He has been awarded with several fellowships (Brain Korea postdoctoral BK21, DST National Post-doctoral Fellowships NPDF, etc.) and projects (DST EMEQ, BSR start up grant). His research area includes development of hybrid electrode materials for energy and environment applications. He has over 25 publications which includes edited books, book chapters, research paper and review articles of international repute. He teaches various subjects of materials science like self-assembly and molecular engineering, polymer engineering, nanocomposites, etc.

• Energy: Present and Future DemandsBiodiesel from First-Generation Feedstock: Scope and LimitationsBiodiesel from Second-Generation Feedstock: Role of fat, Oil and Grease (FOG) as a Viable FeedstockRole of Catalysts and Their Mechanisms in Biodiesel Synthesis with Reference to NanomaterialsMetal Oxide/Sulphide-Based Nanocatalysts in Biodiesel SynthesisMagnetic Nanomaterials and Their Relevance in Transesterification ReactionsBiomaterial-Based Nanocatalysts in Biodiesel SynthesisTwo-Dimensional (2D) Layered Materials as Emerging Nanocatalysts in Production of BiodieselSize-Dependent Catalytic Properties of Nanomaterials, Their Suitability in Terms of Efficiency, Cost-Effectiveness and SustainabilityUtilization of Biodiesel By-Products in Various Industrial ApplicationsA Life Cycle Assessment of Biodiesel ProductionRole of Nanocatalysts in Biofuel Production and Comparison with Traditional Catalysts