Dr. Mihir Kumar Purkait

Professor

Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Guwahati

Few membranes related publications are shown below

1P Mandal, M K Purkait, Effect of polyethylene glycol methyl ether blend humic acid on poly (vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluropropylene) PVDF-HFP membranes: pH responsiveness and antifouling behavior with optimization approach, Polymer Testing (accepted, May, 2017)

2R Singh, M K Purkait, Role of poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid) in the modification of polysulfone membranes for ultrafiltration J. Appl. Pol. Sci. (accepted, May, 2017)

3N. Sharma, M.K. Purkait, Impact of synthesized amino alcohol plasticizer on the morphology and hydrophilicity of polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane, J. Member Sci. 15 (2017) 202–215.

4Nilay Sharma and M. K. Purkait, Enantiomeric and racemic effect of tartaric acid on polysulfone membrane during crystal violet dye removal by MEUF process, J. Water Proc. Engg. 10 (2016) 104–112.

5M K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Use of CS-PAA nanoparticle as alternative of metal oxide nanoparticle and its effect on fouling mitigation of PSF ultrafiltration membrane, RSC Advances, 5 (2015) 66109 –66121.

6M K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Preparation of novel thermo responsive PSF membrane, with cross linked PVCL-co-PSF copolymer for protein separation and easy cleaning, RSC Advances, 5 (2015) 22609-22619.

7N. Sharma and M. K. Purkait, Preparation of hydrophilic polysulfone membrane using polyacrylic acid with polyvinyl pyrrolidone. J Appl. Poly. Sci, 132 (2015), 41964, doi: 10.1002/app.41964.

8M K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Preparation of fouling resistant PSF flat sheet UF membrane using amphiphilic polyurethane macromolecules, Desalination, 355 (2015) 155–168.

9M K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Preparation and Characterization of Stimuli-Responsive Hydrophilic Polysulfone Membrane Modified with Poly (N-vinylcaprolactam-co-acrylic acid). Desalination 348 (2014) 16 – 25.

10M. K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Preparation and characterization of novel pegylated hydrophilic pH responsive polysulfone ultrafiltration membrane, J. Membr. Sci. 464 (2014) 20 - 32.

11E. Sriharsha, R Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Cross flow microfiltration of oil-water emulsions using kaolin based low cost ceramic membranes, Desalination 341 (2014) 61-71.

12M K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Enhancement of hydrophilicity of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) membrane using various alcohols as non solvent additives, Desalination 338 (2014) 106-114.

13E. Sriharsha, R Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Microfiltration of oil-water emulsions using low cost ceramic membranes prepared with uniaxial dry compaction method, Ceramic International, 40(2014)1155–1164.

14D. Ghosh, M K Sinha and M. K. Purkait, A comparative analysis of low-cost ceramic membrane preparation for effective fluoride removal using hybrid technique, Desalination, 327(2013)2–13.

15M.K. Sinha and M. K. Purkait, Increase in hydrophilicity of polysulfone membrane using polyethylene glycol methyl ether, J. Membr. Sci. 437(2013)7–16.

16E. Sriharsha, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Preparation and characterization of low cost ceramic membranes for mosambi juice clarification, Desalination 317 (2013) 32–40.

17V.K. Bulasara, M. S. Abhimanyu, T. Pranav, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Performance characteristics of hydrothermal and sonication assisted electroless plating baths for nickel-ceramic composite membrane fabrication, Desalination, 284 (2012) 77-85.

18V. Dinesh Kumar, D. Maity and M. K. Purkait, Prediction of flux decline during membrane filtration of leather plant effluent, Int. J. Env. Waste Manage. 9(1/2) (2012) 123 – 140.

19S. Jana, M. K. Purkait and K. Mohanty, Clay supported polyvinyl acetate coated composite membrane by modified dip coating method: Application for the purification of lysozyme from chicken egg white. J. Membr. Sci. 382 (2011) 243-251.

20V.K. Bulasara, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Manufacture of nickel-ceramic composite membranes in agitated electroless plating baths. Mater. Manufact. Proc.. 26(6) (2011) 862-867.

21S. Jana, Anirban Saikia, M. K. Purkait and K. Mohanty Chitosan based ceramic ultrafiltration membrane: Preparation, characterization and application to remove Hg(II) and As(III) using polymer enhanced ultrafiltration, Chem. Eng. J., 170 (2011) 209–219.

22V.K. Bulasara, H. Thakuria., R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Nickel-ceramic composite membranes: Optimization of hydrazine based electroless plating process parameters, Desalination 275 (2011) 243–251.

23V. Singh, M. K. Purkait and C. Das, Cross flow Ultrafiltration of Industrial Oily Wastewater: Experimental and Theoretical Consideration, Sep. Sci Technol, 46(8) (2011), 1213-1223.

24Somen Jana, M K Purkait and Kaustubha Mohanty, Preparation and Characterizations of Ceramic Microfiltration Membrane: Effect of Inorganic Precursors on Membrane Morphology, Sep. Sci. and Technol. 46 (2011) 33–45.

25B. K. Nandi, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Identification of optimal membrane morphological parameters during microfiltration of mosambi juice using low cost ceramic membranes, LWT - Food Sci and Technol. 44 (1), (2011) 214-223.

26B. Chakrabarty, A. K. Ghoshal and M. K. Purkait, Cross-flow ultrafiltration of stable oil-in-water emulsion using polysulfone membrane. Chem. Eng. J., 165 (2010) 447 - 456.

27Somen Jana, M K Purkait and Kaustubha Mohanty, Removal of Crystal Violet by Advance Oxidation and Microfiltration, Appl. Clay Sci., 50 (2010) 337 – 341.

28B. K. Nandi, A. Moparthi, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Treatment of Oily Wastewater Using Low Cost Ceramic Membrane: Comparative Assessment of Pore Blocking and Artificial Neural Network Models, Chem Eng. Res. Des., 88(2010)881 – 892.

29Somen Jana, M K Purkait and Kaustubha Mohanty, Preparation and characterization of low cost ceramic microfiltration membrane for the removal of chromate from aqueous solution, Applied Clay Sci. 47 (2010) 317 - 324.

30B. K. Nandi, B. Das, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Ultrafiltration of Mosambi Juice using Low Cost Ceramic Membrane. J. Food Engg., 95 (4) (2009) 597-605.

31B. K. Nandi, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait. Treatment of oily waste water using low cost ceramic membrane: Flux decline mechanism and economic feasibility. Sep. Sci. Technol., 44 (12) (2009) 2840 - 2869.

32B.K. Nandi, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Effects of dip coating parameters on the morphology and transport properties of cellulose acetate ceramic composite membranes, J. Membr. Sci. 330 (2009) 246–258.

33B. Chakrabarty, A. K. Ghoshal and M. K. Purkait, Ultrafiltration of stable oil-in-water emulsion by polysulfone membrane, J. Membr. Sci., 325 (2008) 427-437.

34B. Chakrabarty, A. K. Ghoshal and M. K. Purkait, Effect of Molecular Weight of PEG on Membrane Morphology and Transport Properties, J. Membr. Sci., 309 (1-2) (2008) 209-221.

35B. Chakrabarty, A. K. Ghoshal and M. K. Purkait, Preparation, characterization and performance studies of polysulfone membranes using PVP as an additive, J. Membr. Sci., 315(1-2) (2008) 36 – 47.

36B. Chakrabarty, A. K. Ghoshal and M. K. Purkait, SEM Analysis and Gas Permeability Test to Characterize Polysulfone Membrane Prepared with Polyethylene Glycol as Additive. J. Colloid and Interf. Sci., 320 (1) (2008) 245-253.

37B. K. Nandi, R. Uppaluri and M. K. Purkait, Preparation and Characterization of Low Cost Ceramic Membranes for Microfiltration Applications, Appl. Clay Sci. 42 (2008) 102-110.

38S. K. Jain, M. K. Purkait, P. K. Bhattacharya and S. De, Treatment of leather plant effluent by membrane separations processes, Sep. Sci. and Technol. 41(15) (2006) 3329-3348.

39M. K. Purkait, P. K. Bhattacharya and S. De, Membrane filtration of leather plant effluent: Flux decline mechanism, J. Membr. Sci. 258 (2005) 85-96.

40M. K. Purkait, S DasGupta and S. De, Simultaneous separation of two oxyanions from their mixture using micellar enhanced ultrafiltration, Sep. Sci. and Technol. 40 (7)(2005) 1439-1460.

41M. K. Purkait, S DasGupta and S. De, Micellar enhanced ultrafiltration of phenolic derivatives from their mixture, J. Colloid and Interf. Sci., 285 (2005) 395-402.

42M. K. Purkait, S DasGupta and S. De, Separation of aromatic alcohols using micellar enhanced ultrafiltration and recovery of surfactant, J. Membr. Sci., 250 (2005) 47-59.

43M. K. Purkait, S. DasGupta and S. De, Removal of dye from wastewater using micellar enhanced ultrafiltration and regeneration of surfactant, Sep. and Purif. Technol. 37 (1) (2004) 81-92.

44M. K. Purkait, S. DasGupta and S. De, Resistance in series model for micellar enhanced ultrafiltration of eosin dye, J. Colloid and Interf. Sci. 270 (2004) 496-506.

45S. Chakraborty, M. K. Purkait, S. DasGupta, S. De and J. K. Basu, Nanofiltration of textile plant effluent for color removal and reduction in COD, Sep. and Purif. Technol., 31 (2003) 141 – 151.

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