Publications

L. Goswami, A. Kushwaha, P. K. Dikshit*, K. Roy, M. Shabbir, A. K. Rathore, S. Oh. Graphitic carbon nitride-based composite architectures for photocatalytic hydrogen production: A critical review. Materials Today Sustainability 2025, 31, 101188. (IF: 7.9)

L. Goswami, P. K. Dikshit, A. Prakash, P. W. Vidanage, J. P. Verma, S. Oh. A critical review on occurrence, speciation, mobilization, and toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the soil-microbe-plant system and bioremediation strategies. Journal of Hazardous Materials 2025. Accepted. DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2025.138743. (IF: 12.2)

P. Chaudhary, S. K. Padhi, L. Pattanaik, P. K. Dikshit. Recent advances in treating volatile organic compounds from waste gas streams: the potential of anoxic/anaerobic bioreactors, parameters affecting their performance and future perspectives. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 2025. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-025-06635-0. (IF: 4.05)

L. Goswami, A. Kushwaha, M. Shabbir, P. K. Dikshit, S. Oh, U. Bhan. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) and COFs-based hybrid architectonics: A promising material platform for organic micropollutants detection and removal from wastewater. Coordination Chemistry Reviews 2025, 527, 216398. (IF: 20.3)

S. Chandra, S. Pandit, S. Deb, C. Mohan, M. Rajeev, N. Ranjan, A. Kumar, P. K. Dikshit*. Utilization of water chestnut waste for biohydrogen production and enhanced power generation by stacked microbial fuel cell. Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 2024, 62, 103425. (IF: 3.4) 

C. T. Padigala, G. G. Satpati, M. Singhvi, L. Goswami, A. Kushwaha, S. Oraon, K. Aleksanyan, R. S. Smykovskaya, H. Rawindran, L. J. Wei, R. Rajak, S. Pandit, P. K. Dikshit*. Nanotechnological Advancement in Green Hydrogen Production from Organic Waste: Recent Developments, Techno–economic, and Life Cycle Analyses. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 2024, 92, 672-693. (IF: 8.1)

J. Kumar, M. Choudhary, P. K. Dikshit, S. Kumar. Recent advancements in utilizing plant-based approaches for water and wastewater treatment technologies. Cleaner Water 2024. DOI: 10.1016/j.clwat.2024.100030.

A. Kumar, S. Pandit, K. Sharma, S. Aggarwal, R. C. Kuhad, A. S. Mathuriya, P. K. Dikshit, S. K. Mishra, C. S. Seth, R. Prasad. Microbial degradation of cellulose extracted from Wheat Bran for bioelectricity production using microbial fuel cell. Process Safety and Environmental Protection 2024, 190, 574-585. (IF: 6.9)

G. G. Satpati, A. Devi, D. Kundu, P. K. Dikshit, S. Saravanabhupathy, R. Banerjee, R. C. Rajak, M. R. Kamli, S. Y. Lee, J. W. Kim, M. Davoodbasha. Synthesis, delineation and technological advancements of algae biochar for sustainable remediation of the emerging pollutants from wastewater-A review. Environmental Research 2024, 258, 119408. (IF: 8.431)

S. Dutta, S. Saravanabhupathy, Anusha, R. C. Rajak, R. Banerjee, P. K. Dikshit*, C. T. Padigala, A. K. Das, B. S. Kim. Recent developments in lignocellulosic biofuel production with nanotechnological intervention: an emphasis on ethanol. Catalysts 2023, 13(11), 1439. (IF: 4.501)

S. K. Tomar, S. K. Padhi, P. K. Dikshit, S. Yadav, M. Balakrishnan. Effect of hydraulic retention time on biological nutrients removal in an anaerobic membrane bioreactor treating low-strength drain wastewater. Bioresource Technology Reports 2023, 24, 101599. 

P. K. Dikshit*, S. K. Padhi, L. Pattanaik, A. Khan, A. Ranjan, S. Sadhu. A critical review on nanotechnological advancement in biogas production from organic waste. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 2023. Accepted. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-023-04432-1. (IF: 4.050)

T. Pema, A. Kumar, B. Tripathi, S. Pandit, S. Chauhan, S. Singh, P. K. Dikshit, A. S. Mathuriya, P. K. Gupta, D. Lahiri, R. C. Singh. Investigating the Performance of Lithium-Doped Bismuth Ferrite [BiFe1− xLixO3]-Graphene Nanocomposites as Cathode Catalyst for the Improved Power Output in Microbial Fuel Cells. Catalysts 2023, 13(3), 618. (IF:4.501)

P. K. Dikshit, G. G. Satpati, , N. Mal, R. Pal, K. C. Sherpa, R. C. Rajak, S. Rather, S. Raghunathan, M. A. Davoodbasha. A state of art review on the co-cultivation of the microalgae-fungi in wastewater for biofuel production. Science of the Total Environment 2023, 870, 161828. (IF: 10.753)

B. Tripathi, S. Pandit, A. Sharma, S. Chauhan, A. S. Mathuriya, P. K. Dikshit, P. K. Gupta, R. C. Singh, M. Sahni, K. Pant, S. Singh. Modification of graphite sheet anode with iron (II, III) oxide-carbon dots for enhancing the performance of microbial fuel cell. Catalysts 2022, 12, 1040. (IF: 4.501)

P. K. Dikshit, L. Goswami, R. Kayalvizhi, K. C. Sherpa, S. Roy, A. Kushwa, B. S. Kim, R. Banerjee, S. Jacob, R. C. Rajak. A critical review on prospects of bio-refinery products from second and third generation biomasses. Chemical Engineering Journal 2022, 448, 137677-137696. (IF: 16.744)

A. Chandana, S. P. Mallick, P. K. Dikshit*, B. N. Singh, A. K. Sahi. Recent developments in bacterial nanocellulose production and its biomedical applications. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 2022. DOI: 10.1007/s10924-022-02507-0. (IF: 4.705)

V. Saxena, S. K. Padhi, P. K. Dikshit, L. Pattanaik. Recent developments in landfill leachate treatment: Aerobic granular reactor and its future prospects. Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 2022, 18, 100689-100705.

A. R. Deshmukh, P. K. Dikshit, B. S. Kim. Green in situ immobilization of gold and silver nanoparticles on bacterial nanocellulose film using Punica granatum peels extract and their application as reusable catalysts. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 205, 169-177. (IF: 8.025)

F. Sabbagh, I. I. Muhamad, R. Niazmand, P. K. Dikshit, B. S. Kim. Recent progress in polymeric non-invasive insulin delivery. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2022, 203, 222-243. (IF: 8.025)

P. K. Dikshit, I. Arya, A. Poona, S. Pandit, J. Kumar, H. N. Singh, N. K. Jha, H. A. Rudayni, A. A. Chaudhary, S. Kumar. Current trends and future prospects of nanotechnology in biofuel production. Catalysts 2021, 11(11), 1308. (IF: 4.501)

A. J. Borah, P. K. Dikshit, M. Doloi, V. S. Moholkar, M. K. Poddar. Extraction and characterization of lignin from waste invasive weeds with dioxane–based process. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 2021. Accepted. DOI: 10.1007/s13399-021-01960-6. (IF: 4.05)

T. K. Tran, M. Singhvi, J. W. Jeong, P. K. Dikshit, H. Kim, C. T. Hou, B. S. Kim. Production of 7,10-dihydroxy-8(E)-octadecenoic acid using cell-free supernatant of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Enzyme and Microbial Technology 2021, 150, 109892. (IF: 3.705)

P. K. Dikshit, S. Roy, K. C. Sherpa, A. Singh, S. Jacob, R. C. Rajak. Recent nanobiotechnological advancements in lignocellulosic biomass valorization: A review. Journal of Environmental Management 2021, 297, 113422. (IF: 8.91)

P. K. Dikshit*, J. Kumar, A. K. Das, S. Sadhu, S. Sharma, S. Singh, P. K. Gupta, B. S. Kim. Green synthesis of metallic nanoparticles: Applications and limitations. Catalysts 2021, 11, 902. (IF: 4.501)

M. K. Poddar, P. K. Dikshit*. Recent development in bacterial cellulose production and synthesis of cellulose based conductive polymer nanocomposites. Nano Select 2021, 2(9):1605-1628. 

A. Maharajan, P. K. Dikshit, A. Gupta, B. S. Kim. Catalytic activity of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles for hydrogen peroxide decomposition: Optimization and characterization. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 2020; 95(9):2495-2508. (IF: 3.709)

P. K. Dikshit, B. S. Kim. Bacterial cellulose production from biodiesel–derived crude glycerol, magnetic functionalization, and its application as carrier for lipase immobilization. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2020; 153:902-911. (IF: 8.025)

P. K. Dikshit, H. Jun, B. S. Kim. Biological conversion of lignin and its derivatives to fuels and chemicals. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 2020; 37(3):387-401. (IF: 3.146)

S. Chakma, P. K. Dikshit, M. N. Galodiya, A. S. Giri, V. S. Moholkar. The role of ultrasound in enzymatic degradation mechanism. Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 2020; 107:54-71. (IF:5.477)

E. Sathiyamoorthi, P. K. Dikshit, P. Kumar, B. S. Kim. Co-fermentation of agricultural and industrial waste by Naganishia albida for microbial lipid production in fed-batch fermentation. Journal of Chemical Technology & Biotechnology 2020; 95(3):813-821. (IF: 3.709)

P. Saha, A. Maharajan, P. K. Dikshit, B. S. Kim. Rapid and reusable detection of hydrogen peroxide using polyurethane scaffold incorporated with cerium oxide nanoparticles. Korean Journal of Chemical Engineering 2019; 36(12):2143-2152. (IF: 3.146)

P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Batch and repeated-batch fermentation for 1,3-dihydroxyacetone production from waste glycerol using free, immobilized and resting Gluconobacter oxydans cells. Waste and Biomass Valorization 2019; 10:2455-2465. (IF: 3.449)

L. Stasiak-Różańska, A. Berthold-Pluta, P. K. Dikshit. Valorization of waste glycerol to dihydroxyacetone with biocatalysts obtained from Gluconobacter oxydans. Applied Sciences-Basel 2018; 8(12):2517. (IF: 2.838)

S. Pradhan, P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Production, ultrasonic extraction, and characterization of Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) using Bacillus megaterium and Cupriavidus necator. Polymers for Advanced Technologies 2018; 29(8):2392-2400. (IF: 3.348)

P. K. Dikshit, G. J. Kharmawlong, V. S. Moholkar. Investigations in sonication–induced intensification of crude glycerol fermentation to dihydroxyacetone by free and immobilized Gluconobacter oxydans. Bioresource Technology 2018; 256:302-311. (IF: 11.889)

P. K. Dikshit, S. K. Padhi, V. S. Moholkar. Process optimization and analysis of product inhibition kinetics of crude glycerol fermentation for 1,3-dihydroxyacetone production. Bioresource Technology 2017; 244:362-370. (IF: 11.889)

S. Pradhan, P. K. Dikshit, A. J. Borah, M. K. Poddar, L. Rohidas, V. S. Moholkar. Microbial production, ultrasound-assisted extraction and characterization of biopolymer Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) from terrestrial (P. hysterophorus) and aquatic (E. crassipes) invasive weeds. Bioresource Technology 2017; 242:304-310. (IF: 11.889)

P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Kinetic analysis of dihydroxyacetone production from crude glycerol by immobilized cells of Gluconobacter oxydans MTCC 904. Bioresource Technology 2016; 216:948-957. (IF: 11.889)

P. K. Dikshit, M. Agarwal, J. B. Bhasarkar, A. J. Borah, V. S. Moholkar. Physical insight into ultrasound-assisted biodesulfurization using free and immobilized cells of Rhodococcus rhodochrous MTCC 3552. Chemical Engineering Journal 2016; 295:254–267. (IF: 16.744)

P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Optimization of 1,3–dihydroxyacetone production from crude glycerol by immobilized Gluconobacter oxydans MTCC 904. Bioresource Technology 2016; 216:1058–1065. (IF: 11.889)

S. Chakma, A. Ranjan, H. A. Choudhury, P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Bioenergy from rice crop residues: role in developing economies. Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy 2015; 18:373-394. (IF: 4.7)

J. B. Bhasarkar, P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Ultrasound assisted biodesulfurization of liquid fuel using free and immobilized cells of Rhodococcus rhodochrous MTCC 3552: A mechanistic investigation. Bioresource Technology 2015; 187: 369–378. (IF: 11.889)

S. Singh, P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar, A. Goyal. Purification and characterization of acidic cellulase from Bacillus amyloliquefaciens SS35 for hydrolyzing Parthenium hysterophorus biomass. Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy 2015; 34(3): 810–818. (IF: 2.824)

M. K. Poddar, L. Pattanaik, P. K. Dikshit*. Application of Ultrasound in Microbial and Algal Biofuel Production. In: Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing. Benthan Science (2023), pp.144-181. (ISBN: 978-981-5049-85-5)

M. K. Poddar, P. K. Dikshit, S. Chakma. Basics Concepts of Ultrasound and its Effect on Fuel Processing. In: Ultrasound Technology for Fuel Processing. Benthan Science (2023), pp.1-34. (ISBN: 978-981-5049-85-5)

P. K. Dikshit, M. K. Poddar, S. Chakma. Biohydrogen Production from Waste Substrates and its Techno-economic Analysis. In: Hydrogen Economy. Elsevier (2023), pp. 399-429. (ISBN: 978-0-323-99514-6).

P. K. Dikshit, Divya, N. Jamnal, S. Singh, J. Kumar, A. K. Das, S. Pandit. Advancement of Nanoparticles in Gaseous Biofuel Production. In: Bio-Clean Energy Technologies: Volume 1. Springer (2022), pp. 227-248. (ISBN: 978-981-16-8090-8).

L. Pattanaik, P. K. Dikshit, V. Saxena, S. K. Padhi. Valorization of Solid and Liquid Wastes Generated from Agro-Industries. In: Urban Mining for Waste Management and Resource Recovery. CRC Press (2021), pp. 129-164. (ISBN: 978-100-32-0107-6). DOI: 10.1201/9781003201076.

S. Pradhan, P. K. Dikshit, V. S. Moholkar. Production, Characterization and Applications of Biodegradable Polymer: Polyhydroxyalkanoates. In: Advances in Sustainable Polymers. Springer (2020), pp. 51-94. (ISBN: 978-981-15-1250-6)

M. Balakrishnan, V. S. Batra, P. K. Dikshit, S. Yadav. Silica MBRs: Design, Configuration, and Performance. In: Current Trends and Future Developments on (Bio-) Membranes: Ceramic Membrane Bioreactors. Elsevier (2020), pp. 31-91. (ISBN: 978-0-12-816822-6). DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-816822-6.00002-1.

V. S. Moholkar, P. K. Dikshit, Sankar Chakma, Swati Khanna, Ritesh Malani, Arup Jyoti Borah, Jaykumar Bhasarkar. Mechanistics Issues of Sono-Biodegradation. In: Biodegradation and Bioremediation, Environ. Sci. & Engg. Vol. 8. Studium Press LLC. (2017), pp. 74-118. (ISBN: 1-62699-096-4)