S Maiti

Dr.(Ms.) Subarna Maiti

Sr. Principal Scientist

Academic Qualifications

PhD (Engineering), Jadavpur University, 2008, M.Tech Energy Science & Technology, Jadavpur University, 2002

Contact Details

Dr.(Ms.) Subarna Maiti

Sr. Principal Scientist

smaiti@csmcri.res.in

6950 / 2567760

  1. Feasibility of the mixed-mode solar dryer for sustainable seaweed drying

Kartik Khasiya, Siddharth Jasani, Bhupendra K. Markam, V. Veeragurunathan*, Kamalesh Prasad*, and Subarna Maiti* (2025) (co-Corresponding author)

ACS Sustainable Resource Management ASAP

https://doi.org/10.1021/acssusresmgt.5c00385

  1. Study of a mixed-mode solar dryer integrated with photovoltaic powered dehumidifier
    Jigar K. Andharia, Bhupendra Markam, Jaymin Patel, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 273 (2024), 112505. Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2024.112505

  1. Optimization of Eucalyptus essential oil extraction by applying response surface methodology in traditional distillation and its adaption to solar thermal process
    Kajal J. Sareriya, Piyush B. Vanzara, Subarna Maiti* ( Corresponding author)
    Sustainable Energy Research, 11:25 (2024)

https://doi.org/10.1186/s40807-024-00118-y

  1. CO₂ capture from flue gas on a pilot scale using porous carbon prepared from cotton stalk crop residues through an industrially viable activation process
    Vineet Kumar, Mayur Bhalani, Jigar Andharia, Partha Pratim Mondal, Pratyush Maiti, Subhadip Neogi, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    ACS- Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 63 (2024), 4714–4729 Impact Factor: 3.9

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.3c04117

  1. Experimental investigation of a small-scale evacuated tube-based solar adsorption chiller with emphasis on improving the cycle time
    Jaymin Patel, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Energy Conversion and Management, 292 (2023), 117421 Impact Factor: 10.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2023.117421

  1. Performance evaluation of a mixed-mode solar thermal dryer with black pebble-based sensible heat storage for drying marine products
    Jigar K. Andharia, Jitesh B. Solanki, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Journal of Energy Storage, 57 (2023), 106186 Impact Factor: 9.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.106186

  1. Artificial enhancer for small-scale solar air heater—A comprehensive review
    Bhupendra Markam, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Cleaner Energy Systems, 4 (2023), 100046

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cles.2022.100046

  1. Compact Thermal Storage with Phase Change Material for Low-Temperature Waste Heat Recovery—Advances and Perspectives
    Daniela Dzhonova-Atanasova, Aleksandar Georgiev*, Svetoslav Nakov, Stela Panyovska, Tatyana Petrova, Subarna Maiti ( Contributing author)
    Energies, 15 (2022), 8269 Impact Factor: 3.2

 https://doi.org/10.3390/en15218269

  1. Parametric investigation of a small-scale seawater desalination unit fabricated by integrating evacuated tube collector basin and air-cooled condenser
    Jaymin Patel, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    International Journal of Ambient Energy, 43 (2022), 1–10
    https://doi.org/10.1080/01430750.2022.2063379
  2. Design and development of domestic solar dryer with comparative analysis of nutritional aspect of dried raisins
    Sonam Dubey, Khushbu Bhayani, Chitrangi Bhatt, Subarna Maiti*, Sandhya Mishra* (Co-corresponding author)
    Journal of Food Engineering and Technology, 11 (2022), 13–21

https://doi.org/10.32732/jfet.2022.11.1.13

  1. Optimization of process parameters for the indigenously developed vehicle-installed mobile desalination unit
    S. D. Patil, V. K. Shahi, S. Rayalu, S. Maiti( Contributing author)
    International Journal of Energy and Water Resources,     9, 235–245 (2025)

https://doi.org/10.1007/s42108-022-00227-8

  1. Microporous carbon derived from cotton stalk crop-residue across diverse geographical locations as efficient and regenerable CO₂ adsorbent with selectivity
    Manpreet Singh, Nitin Borkhatariya, Panchanan Pramanik, Subhajit Dutta, Sujit K. Ghosh, Pratyush Maiti, Subhadip Neogi*, Subarna Maiti* (Co-corresponding author)
    Journal of CO    ₂ Utilization, 60 (2022), 101975 Impact Factor: 8.4

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2022.101975

  1. A comprehensive review of design parameters, thermal performance assessment, and medium temperature solar thermal applications of Scheffler concentrator
    Kajal J. Sareriya, Jigar Andharia, Piyush B. Vanzara, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Cleaner Engineering and Technology, 6 (2022), 100366 Impact Factor: 6.5

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clet.2021.100366

  1. A comparative performance analysis of sensible and latent heat based storage in a small-scale solar thermal dryer
    Jigar Andharia, Bhupendra Markam, Daniela Dzhonova, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Journal of Energy Storage, 45 (2022), 103764 Impact Factor: 9.8

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2021.103764

  1. Case study of augmenting livelihood of fishing community at Sagar Island, India through solar thermal dryer technology
    J. Andharia, S. Haldar, S. Samaddar, S. Maiti* ( Corresponding author)
    Environment, Development and Sustainability, 24 (2022), 11449–11469 Impact Factor: 4.2

https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01895-y

  1. Techno-economic assessment of bio-refinery model based on co-pyrolysis of cotton boll crop-residue and plastic waste
    Himanshu Patel, Pratyush Maiti, Subarna Maiti* ( Corresponding author)
    Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining, 16 (2022), 155–171 Impact Factor: 2.9

https://doi.org/10.1002/bbb.2296

  1. High surface area porous carbon from cotton stalk agro-residue for CO₂ adsorption and study of techno-economic viability of commercial production
    Panchanan Pramanik, Himanshu Patel, Samir Charola, Subhadip Neogi*, Subarna Maiti* ( Co-Corresponding author)
    Journal of CO    ₂ Utilization, 45 (2021), 101450 Impact Factor: 8.4

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcou.2021.101450

  1. Empty cotton boll crop-residue and plastic waste valorization to bio-oil, potassic fertilizer and activated carbon – A bio-refinery model
    Himanshu Patel, Hiren Mangukiya, Pratyush Maiti, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 290 (2021), 125738 Impact Factor: 10.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.125738

  1. A review of phase change material-based thermal energy accumulators in small-scale solar thermal dryers
    J. Patel, J. Andharia, A. Georgiev, D. Dzhonova*, S. Maiti, et al.(Contributing author)
    Bulgarian Chemical Communications, 52 (2020), Special Issue C, 53–64     Impact Factor: 0.349

DOI: 10.34049/bcc.52.C.0009

  1. Development and performance analysis of a mixed-mode solar thermal dryer for drying of natural rubber sheets in the north-eastern part of India
    Jigar Andharia, Paritosh Bhattacharya, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 208 (2020), 1091–1102 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.08.051

  1. Economic evaluation of solar-driven thermochemical conversion of empty cotton boll biomass to syngas and potassic fertilizer
    Himanshu Patel, Fabian Müller, Pratyush Maiti, Subarna Maiti* (Corresponding author)
    Energy Conversion & Management, 209 (2020), 112631 Impact Factor: 10.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2020.112631

  1. Potable water by solar thermal distillation in solar salt works and performance enhancement by integrating with evacuated tubes
    Jaymin Patel, Bhupendra K. Markam, Subarna Maiti* (Corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 188 (2019), 561–572 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.06.026

  1. Optimization to prepare porous carbon from mustard husk using response surface methodology adopted with central composite design
    S. Charola, H. Patel, S. Chandna, S. Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 223 (2019), 969–979 Impact Factor: 10.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.169

  1. Dye adsorption using low-cost carbon adsorbent from agro-waste (pearl millet cob husk)
    S. Charola, P. Das, S. Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Indian Journal of Chemical Technology, 26 (2019), 1 Impact Factor: 1.0

10.56042/ijct.v26i1.16575

  1. Sustainable methodology for production of potassic fertilizer from agro-residues: Case study using empty cotton boll
    H. Patel, S. Maiti, F. Müller, P. Maiti*( Contributing author)
    Journal of Cleaner Production, 215 (2019), 22–33 Impact Factor: 10.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.01.003

  1. Fixed-bed adsorption of Reactive Orange 84 dye onto activated carbon prepared from empty cotton flower agro-waste
    S. Charola, R. Yadav, P. Das, S. Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Sustainable Environment Research, 28 (2018), 298–308

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.serj.2018.09.003

  1. Modelling and experimental analysis of a seasonally tracked V-Trough PV/T system in India
    H. Baig, R. Jani, B.K. Markam, Subarna Maiti*, T.K. Mallick*(Co-corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 170 (2018), 618–632 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.06.018

  1. Design and performance analysis of a mixed-mode tent-type solar dryer for fish-drying in coastal areas
    P. Mehta, S. Samaddar, P. Patel, B.K. Markam, Subarna Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 170 (2018), 671–681 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2018.05.095

  1. Study of Jatropha curcas shell bio-oil–diesel blend in VCR CI engine using RSM
    H. Patel, V. Rajai, A. Mudgal, S. Maiti*( Corresponding author)
    Renewable Energy, 122 (2018), 310–322 Impact Factor: 9.1

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2018.01.071

  1. Co-production of syngas and potassium-based fertilizer by solar-driven thermochemical conversion of crop residues
    F. Müller, H. Patel, D. Blumenthal, P. Poživil, P. Das, C. Wieckert, P. Maiti, S. Maiti, A. Steinfeld*(Cotributing author)
    Fuel Processing Technology, 171 (2018), 89–99 Impact Factor: 7.7

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuproc.2017.08.006

  1. Hydrogen-rich syngas from Jatropha curcas shell biomass char in a Fresnel lens solar concentrator assembly
    Sumit Sahitya, Hasan Baig, Ruchita Jani, Nirav Gadhiya, Prasanta Das, Tapas K. Mallick, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Energy & Fuels, 31 (2017), 8335–8347 Impact Factor: 5.3

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.7b01406

  1. Hydrogen from empty cotton boll agro-waste via thermochemical route and feasibility study of operating an IC engine in continuous mode
    Prasanta Das, Samir Charola, Milan Dinda, Himanshu Patel, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 42 (2017), 14471–14484 Impact Factor: 8.3

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2017.04.041

  1. Thermochemical conversion pathways of Kappaphycus alvarezii granules through study of kinetic models
    Prasanta Das, Dibyendu Mandal, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Bioresource Technology, 234 (2017), 233–242 Impact Factor: 9.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.03.007

  1. Development of seasonally tracked auto-folding reflectors for damage control in V-trough photovoltaic assembly
    Sandipkumar Vaniya, Pratap Bapat, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 136 (2016), 254–259 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.06.076

  1. Fabrication of carbon and sulphur-doped nanocomposites with seaweed polymer carrageenan as an efficient catalyst for rapid degradation of dye pollutants using a solar concentrator
    Jai Prakash Chaudhary, Ashesh Mahto, Nilesh Vadodariya, Faisal Kholiya, Subarna Maiti, Sanna K. Nataraj, Ramavatar Meena*(Contributing author)
    RSC Advances, 6 (2016), 61716 Impact Factor: 4.6

https://doi.org/10.1039/C6RA10317K

  1. Illustrations of efficient solar-driven organic reactions
    Milan Dinda, Subarna Maiti, Supravat Samanta, Pushpito K. Ghosh*(Contributing author)
    Current Organic Synthesis, 13 (2016), 372–384

10.2174/1570179412666150818225139

  1. Solar-driven mass cultivation and extraction of lipids from Chlorella variabilis: A case study
    Sourish Bhattacharya, Rahulkumar Maurya, Sanjiv Kumar Mishra, Tonmoy Ghosh, Shailesh K. Patidar, Chetan Paliwal, Kaumeel Chokshi, Imran Pancha, Subarna Maiti, Sandhya Mishra*(Contributing author)
    Algal Research, 14 (2016), 137–142 Impact Factor: 4.5

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2016.01.009

  1. Comparative efficacy study of different types of ion exchange membranes for production of ultrapure water via electrodeionization
    Vaibhavee Bhadja, Babubhai S. Makwana, Subarna Maiti, Saroj Sharma*, Uma Chatterjee*(Contributing author)
    Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 54 (2015), 10974–10982 Impact Factor: 3.9

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.iecr.5b03043

  1. Sustainable synthesis of a high performance inter-polymer anion exchange membrane employing concentrated solar radiation in a crucial functionalization step
    Milan Dinda, Uma Chatterjee, Vaibhav Kulshrestha, Saroj Sharma, Soumyadeb Ghosh*, G.R. Desale, Vinod K. Shahi, B.S. Makwana, P.D. Maru, Vaibhavee Bhadja, Subarna Maiti*, Pushpito K. Ghosh*(co-Corresponding author)
    Journal of Membrane Science, 493 (2015), 373–381 Impact Factor: 9.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.memsci.2015.06.034

  1. High energy density bio-oil via slow pyrolysis of Jatropha curcas shells
    Prasanta Das, Milan Dinda, Nehal Gosai, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Energy & Fuels, 29 (2015), 4311–4320 Impact Factor: 5.3

https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.energyfuels.5b00160

  1. Modus operandi for maximizing energy efficiency and increasing permeate flux of community-scale solar powered reverse osmosis systems
    Harsh Vyas, Krunal Suthar, Mehul Chauhan, Ruchita Jani, Pratap Bapat, Pankaj Patel, Bhupendra Markam, Subarna Maiti*(Corresponding author)
    Energy Conversion & Management, 103 (2015), 94–103 Impact Factor: 10.9

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2015.05.076

  1. A novel high-flux, thin-film composite reverse osmosis membrane modified by chitosan for advanced water treatment
    H.D. Raval*, P.S. Rana, S. Maiti(Contributing author)
    RSC Advances, 5 (2015), 6687–6694 Impact Factor: 4.6

https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA12610F

  1. A novel photovoltaic powered reverse osmosis with improved productivity of RO and photovoltaic panel
    Hiren Raval*, Subarna Maiti(Contributing author)
    Journal of Membrane Science & Research, 1 (2015), 113–117

https://doi.org/10.22079/jmsr.2015.14481

  1. Ultra-low energy reverse osmosis with thermal energy recovery from photovoltaic panel cooling and TFC RO membrane modification
    Hiren Raval*, Subarna Maiti (Contributing author)
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 57 (2016) 4303–4312

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2014.993725

  1. Practical and sustainable household seawater desalination using an improved solar still
    Subarna Maiti*, Chitrangi Bhatt, Pankaj Patel, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 57 (2016), 3358–3371

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19443994.2014.986534

  1. Solar-driven uphill conversion of dicyclopentadiene to cyclopentadiene: An important synthon for energy systems and fine chemicals
    Milan Dinda, Supratim Chakraborty, Mrinal Kanti Si, Supravat Samanta, Bishwajit Ganguly, Subarna Maiti*, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    RSC Advances, 4 (2014), 54558–54564 Impact Factor: 4.6

https://doi.org/10.1039/C4RA09599E

  1. CFD analysis and experimental validation of improvement in overall energy efficiency of a solar photovoltaic panel by thermal energy recovery
    Hiren D. Raval*, Subarna Maiti*, Ashish Mittal (Co-corresponding author)
    Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy, 6 (2014), 033138 Impact Factor: 1.9

https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4885178

  1. Feasibility study of Jatropha shell gasification for captive power generation in biodiesel production process from whole dry fruits
    Subarna Maiti*, Pratap Bapat, Prasanta Das, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Fuel, 121 (2014), 126–132 Impact Factor: 7.5

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2013.12.048

  1. Solar photo-thermochemical reaction and supercritical CO₂ work up for a fully green process of preparation of pure p-nitrobenzyl bromide
    Milan Dinda, Supratim Chakraborty, Supravat Samanta, Chitrangi Bhatt, Subarna Maiti*, Sandip Roy, Yogesh Kadam, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Environmental Science & Technology, 47 (2013), 10535–10540 Impact Factor: 11.3

https://doi.org/10.1021/es4019282

  1. Use of solar thermal energy in the hydrodistillation of essential oil
    Subarna Maiti*, Chitrangi Bhatt, Pankaj Patel, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Journal of Renewable & Sustainable Energy, 4 (2012), 063106 Impact Factor: 1.9

https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4766819

  1. Optical modeling of a photovoltaic-V-trough system installed in western India
    Subarna Maiti*, Nabin Sarmah, Pratap Bapat, Tapas K. Mallick(Corresponding author)
    Applied Optics, 51 (2012), 8606–8614 Impact Factor: 1.7

https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.51.008606

  1. Self-regulation of photovoltaic module temperature in V-trough using a metal-wax composite phase change matrix
    Subarna Maiti*, Sudhanya Banerjee, Kairavi Vyas, Pankaj Patel, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 85 (2011), 1805–1816 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2011.04.021

  1. Performance evaluation of a small-scale indirect solar dryer with static reflectors during non-summer months in the Saurashtra region of western India
    Subarna Maiti*, Pankaj Patel, Kruthika Eswaran, Kairavi Vyas, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 85 (2011), 2686–2696 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2011.08.007

  1. Performance of a silicon photovoltaic module under enhanced illumination and selective filtration of incoming radiation with simultaneous cooling
    Subarna Maiti*, Kairavi Vyas, Pushpito K. Ghosh*( Co-corresponding author)
    Solar Energy, 84 (2010), 1439–1444 Impact Factor: 6.6

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2010.05.005

  1. Silicon-doped carbon semiconductor from rice husk char
    Subarna Maiti, Pushan Banerjee, Swati Purakayastha, Biswajit Ghosh*(Contributing author)
    Materials Chemistry & Physics, 109 (2008), 169–173 Impact Factor: 4.7

10.1016/j.matchemphys.2007.11.011

  1. Production of low-cost carbon adsorbents from agricultural wastes and their impact on dye adsorption
    S. Maiti*, S. Purakayastha, B. Ghosh(Contributing author)
    Chemical Engineering Communications, 195 (2008), 386–403 Impact Factor: 2.0

https://doi.org/10.1080/00986440701707917

  1. Thermal characterization of mustard straw and stalk in nitrogen at different heating rates
    S. Maiti, S. Purakayastha, B. Ghosh*(Contributing author)
    Fuel, 86 (2007), 1513–1518 Impact Factor: 7.5

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2006.11.016

  1. Physical and thermochemical characterization of rice husk char as a potential biomass energy source
    S. Maiti, S. Dey, S. Purakayastha, B. Ghosh*( Contributing author)
    Bioresource Technology, 97 (2006), 2065–2070 Impact Factor: 9.0

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2005.10.005

  1. Production of activated carbons from rice husk and their application in effluent treatment in rice mills. S. Maiti, S. Dey, S. Purakayastha and B. Ghosh,

Journal Of Residuals Science & Technology 2(2005) 143 -145.


Granted patents as major contributor

  1. Improved V-trough solar concentrator system for enhanced power output from photovoltaic array powering a community-scale reverse osmosis desalination unit – Patent No. 313273-IN, granted 28.05.2019.
  • Translated into a scalable solar–PV powered RO desalination concept for coastal villages and community water supply.
  1. Improved solar dryer with enhanced efficiency of drying – Patent Nos. 320446-IN (13.09.2019) and ZL201180071899.0, China (14.09.2016).
  • Successfully demonstrated for hygienic drying of seaweed, fish, and natural rubber, reducing drying time by 70–80%.
  1. Improved household solar still with easy operation and maintenance and enhanced output – Patent Nos. US9908790B2 (06.03.2018) and 342767-IN (29.07.2020).
  • Field deployed at Kavaratti Island, BSF Tri-junction posts, and villages, providing low-cost potable water solutions.
  1. Solar driven solvent extractor and process for extraction of microalgal lipids – Patent No. 2014/07862-ZA, granted 25.11.2015.
  • Enabled decentralized bioresource valorization by integrating solar heat into lipid extraction from algae.
  1. Standalone laboratory scale device for conducting solar-driven organic reactions promoted by elevated temperature, light, and agitation and process thereof – Patent Nos. US9409143B2 (09.08.2016) and 306584-IN (30.01.2019).
  • Demonstrated solar-thermal as a green chemistry platform for synthesis, reducing dependence on fossil energy.
  1. Solar device for high temperature chemical reactions – Patent No. IN508256, granted 07.02.2024.
  • Developed for high temperature thermochemical conversions, paving way for solar-based process intensification.

Granted patents – collaborative contributions

  1. Integrated process for the production of oil-bearing Chlorella variabilis for lipid extraction utilizing by-products of Jatropha methyl ester production – US8741628B2, granted 03.06.2014.
    Role-     Identification of a UV protective dye to protect the algae from harmful UV sun rays.
  2. Engine-worthy fatty acid methyl ester (biodiesel) from marine microalgal mats and open salt-pan cultures with value addition of co-products – ZL201280025675, China, granted 29.06.2016.
    Role-Production of higher yield of algae with solar concentration.
  3. Process for improved seaweed biomass conversion for fuel intermediates and fertilizer – US9452993B2, granted 27.09.2016.
    Role-Gasification of seaweeds for energy generation.
  4. Integrated process for potash recovery from bio-methanated spent wash with concomitant environmental remediation of effluent – US10683211B2, granted 16.06.2020.
    Role-Supported circular economy in distilleries by producing activated carbon from the organic waste.
  5. A process for preparation of potassic fertilizer from alcohol distillery effluent – US10793480B2, granted 06.10.2020.
    Role-Supported circular economy in distilleries by producing activated carbon from the carbonaceous waste using a one-stepped process.

  1. Modeling and Simulation of Phase Change Material Based Thermal Energy Accumulators in Small-Scale Solar Thermal Dryers, J. Patel, J. Andharia, A. Georgiev, D. Dzhonova, S. Maiti, T. Petrova, K. Stefanova, I. Trayanov, S. Panyovska, In: Boyadjiev C. (eds) Modeling and Simulation in Chemical Engineering. Heat and Mass Transfer. Springer, Cham. Published on 09.12.2021,

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87660-9_8

  1. Crop Residue to Fuel, Fertilizer, and Other By-products, An Approach toward Circular Economy by Subarna Maiti, Himanshu Patel, Pratyush Maiti, in Waste to Profit, Environmental Concerns and Sustainable Development, Ed 1, CRC Press, e-book published on 19 June 2023


Renewable Energy

Expertise spans Renewable Energy, with a primary focus on decentralized solar thermal applications and solutions for societal benefit and also technology-driven approaches for the thermochemical valorization of biomass and carbonaceous wastes, emphasizing industry-oriented innovation.