Nanoparticles for Catalysis, Sensing and Environmental Remediation

Prof. Baruah began his academic journey at Dibrugarh University, Assam, where he completed his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Chemistry with distinction. He pursued doctoral research at the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, under the guidance of Prof. G. J. Sanjayan, focusing on synthetic chemistry. Following his Ph.D., he undertook postdoctoral research with Prof. Harold Kohn at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, working on the development of antiepileptic compounds. He was later awarded a prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship to work at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, with Prof. Martin D. Smith on foldamers and asymmetric catalysis. Prof. Baruah joined Gauhati University in 2011 and has since contributed extensively to teaching and research, rising to the position of Professor. His research interests span C–H functionalization, heterocyclic synthesis, catalysis, peptidomimetics, nanomaterials, and food preservatives. He is actively engaged in editorial responsibilities with Scientific Reports and Discover Chemistry journals. Dr. Deori is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Dibrugarh University. He obtained both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Chemistry from the University of Delhi, where he developed a strong foundation in materials research. Before joining Dibrugarh University in 2018, he served as an Assistant Professor at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. His research centers on the design and development of advanced functional nanomaterials with a particular emphasis on catalytic applications and sustainable solutions. He has led several funded projects and contributed extensively to scientific literature through publications in reputed international journals. Over the years, Dr. Deori has received multiple honors, including research fellowships as well as recognition through best poster and paper awards at national and international conferences. His work continues to advance the field of sustainable chemistry, addressing environmental challenges through innovative material-based approaches.

• Section A: Catalysis with sustainable nanoparticles1. Introduction to sustainable nanotechnology2. Characterization techniques for nanomaterials3. Environmental and economic benefits of green nanoparticle synthesis4. Nanocatalysts for multi-component reactions and coupling strategies5. Role of nanoparticles in oxidation, reduction, and pharmaceutical applications6. Mechanistic insights into catalytic and sensing applicationsSection B: Sustainable nanoparticle-based sensing technologies7. Nanoparticles for environmental and biosensing applications8. Smart and field-deployable nano sensorsSection C: Sustainable nanoparticles for environmental remediation9. Applications of nanoparticles in environmental remediation10. Toxicity, biodegradability, and environmental fate of nanomaterials11. Industrial scale-up and commercial applications12. AI and machine learning in green nanotechnology13. Conclusion and future roadmap