List of Journal Publications

[1] Behera SK, Chakraborty S, Meikap BC. Chemical demineralization of high ash Indian coal by
using alkali and acid solutions. Fuel. 2017;196:102–109.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2017.01.088 IF- 5.128 Publication:
Elsevier
[2] Behera SK, Chakraborty S, Meikap BC. Removal of ash from low grade Indian coal by chemical
leaching technique. Mineral Processing and Extractive Metallurgy Review. 2017;39:59–67.
https://doi.org/10.1080/08827508.2017.1391247 Publication: Taylor & Francis IF-1.615

[3] Behera SK, Meena H, Chakraborty S, Meikap BC. Application of response surface methodology
(RSM) for optimization of leaching parameters for ash reduction from low-grade coal.
International Journal of Mining Science & Technology. 2018;28:621-629.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijmst.2018.04.014 SJR-1.435 Publication: Elsevier

[4] Behera SK, Chakraborty S, Meikap BC. Demineralization mechanism and influence of parameters
on high ash Indian coal by chemical leaching of acid and alkali solution. International Journal
of Coal Science and Technology. 2018;5:142–155. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-018-
0208-3 Publication: Springer
[5] Behera SK, Chakraborty S, Meikap BC. Up-gradation of low grade coal to high quality coal by
chemical beneficiation technique. ASME. ASME Power Conference. 2017. Volume 1: Fuels,
Combustion and Material Handling; pp. V001T04A006. Doi: 10.1115/POWER-ICOPE2017-3057.
Publication: ASME Power Conference

[6] Behera SK, Kumari U, Meikap BC. A Review of chemical leaching of coal by acid and alkali
solution. Journal of Mining and Metallurgy Section A: Mining. 2018;54:01-24.
doi:10.5937/JMMA1801001B
[7] Patra G, Barnwal R, Behera SK, Meikap BC. Removal of dyes from aqueous solution by sorption
with fly ash using a hydrocyclone. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
2018:6:5204-5211. doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2018.08.011 SNIP:1.198 Publication: Elsevier
[8] Kumari U, Behera SK, Meikap BC. Defluoridation of synthetic and industrial wastewater by using
acidic activated alumina adsorbent: characterization and optimization by response surface
methodology. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. 2019;54:79-88.
(Accepted) https://doi.org/10.1080/10934529.2018.15216 IF-1.536 Publication:
Elsevier
[9] Bal M, Biswas S, Behera SK, Meikap BC. Modelling and optimization of process variables for HCl
gas removal by response surface methodology. Journal of Environmental Science and Health,
Part A. 2019;54:359-366. (https://doi.org/10.1080/10934529.2018.1551650). IF-1.536
Publication: Taylor & Francis
[10] Kumari U, Behera SK, Meikap BC. A novel acid modified alumina adsorbent with enhanced
defluoridation property: kinetics, isotherm study and applicability on industrial wastewater
Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2019;365:868-882.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhazmat.2018.11.064 IF-7.65 Publication:
Elsevier
[11] Biswas S, Bal M, Behera SK, SenTK., Meikap BC. Process Optimization Study of Zn2+ Adsorption
 on Biochar-Alginate Composite Adsorbent by Response Surface Methodology (RSM). Water.
2019;325:1-15. https://doi.org/10.3390/w11020325. IF-2.524 Publication: Elsevier
[12] Das D, Behera SK, Meikap BC. Removal of CO2 in a multistage fluidized bed reactor by amine
impregnated activated carbon: optimization using response surface methodology. International
Journal of Coal Science & Technology. 2019. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40789-019-0261-6.
SJR: 1.39 Publication: Springer
[13] Kumari U., Behera SK, Meikap BC. Facile method to synthesize efficient adsorbent from alumina
by nitric acid activation: batch scale defluoridation, kinetics, isotherm studies and
implementation on industrial wastewater treatment. Journal of Hazardous Materials. 2019
(Accepted). IF-7.65 Publication: Elsevier
Book Chapter

[1] Behera SK, Chakraborty S, Meikap BC. Demineralization Study of Low Grade Indian Coal by
Aqueous Caustic Leaching. Recent Advances in Chemical Engineering, Springer published,
Chapter 12, 2016. 133-142. ISBN 978-981-10-1633-2, Doi 10.1007/978-981-10-1633-2
Publication: Springer
Conferences and Workshops (National/ International)

[1] Behera, S. K., Chakraborty, S., Meikap, B. C. “Demineralization study of low grade Indian coal by
aqueous caustic leaching” presented at Proceeding of International conference on advanced
chemical engineering (ICACE), 20-22 December 2015, NIT Surathkal.
[2] Behera, S. K., Chakraborty, S., Meikap, B. C. “Removal of ash from low grade coal by acid
treatment: Modeling and optimization using response surface methodology” Presented at
Sustainable Technology for Cleaner Environment (STCE), 13-14 February 2016, Institution
Engineers India in association with NIT Rourkela.
[3] Behera, S. K., Chakraborty, S., Meikap, B. C. “Up-gradation of low grade coal to high quality coal
by chemical beneficiation technique” Presented at ASME Power & Energy Conference, 26-30
June 2017, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.. Publication: ASME
[4] Behera, S. K., Chakraborty, S., Meikap, B. C. “Demineralization study of high ash Indian coal by
chemical leaching techniques” Presented at International Conference on Clean and Green
Energy (ICCGE), 7-9 February 2018, Paris, France
Motivation to research
(a) Research: I have been researched in my doctoral thesis the chemical beneficiation
of low grade Indian coal by chemical leaching techniques. My broad area of research
on chemical beneficiation of coal or mineral ore.The research aimed to reduce the
mineral matters from the coal by chemical leaching techniques. The low grade coals
are associate with large minerals of both organic and inorganic types. It is difficult to
remove the organic minerals and also some inorganic matters from coal by
conventional physical methods. Therefore, the chemical leaching method is
employed to remove all types of minerals from the coal matrix. Therefore, I aimed to
extent my future research area where I got the position by new method and that
process should low economic and eco-friendly and technically usable.
I will continue my PhD research area on beneficiation of coal by different methods. I will also
continue my post graduate research area of beneficiation other than chemical methods like dry
methods and microbial methods which is safe and avoid wastages and no impact to the
environment.