Prof. Deepshikha Datta
Director of Research and Projects
Email: director.research@brainwareuniversity.ac.in
Brainware University
Dr Deepshikha Datta is the Director of Research and Projects at Brainware University. She has completed her Master's and Doctorate in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, and has more than 19 years of teaching and administrative experience. Her area of work includes the production of biopolymers, refining of petrochemicals, fabrication of fiber reinforced products from agro-waste, utilization of biowaste to develop value-added products, fabrication of nanomaterials (nanosilica, nanocellulose, nanochitosan), polymer grafting, membrane fabrication. She has published over 37 articles in SCI/SCOPUS Journals and has worked on 3 funded projects (DST-West Bengal, SERB-POWER Grant, and MSME). She has presented about 100 Conference Papers and contributed to 13 Book Chapters in various areas like functionalized membranes, marine waste utilization, sustainable packaging materials development, biodiesel production, etc. She has 2 patents to her credit and has received various awards as best paper at various international conferences.
1: Polymer Science and Engineering
- Production of biodegradable polymers
- Fabrication of fire-resistant polymer grafted roofing materials
The necessity of producing biodegradable polymers and their functionalization is paramount in addressing the global environmental challenges posed by conventional plastics. Traditional plastics, derived from non-renewable resources, persist in the environment for centuries, leading to pollution of land, water, and air. Biodegradable polymers offer a sustainable alternative, as they can be broken down into harmless compounds by microorganisms, reducing environmental harm. Additionally, the functionalization of biodegradable polymers enhances their properties, such as strength, flexibility, and degradation rate, making them more suitable for various applications. By investing in the production of biodegradable polymers and their functionalization, we can mitigate the adverse impacts of plastic pollution and move towards a more sustainable future.
The fabrication and optimization of the durability and fire-retardancy of rice straw-based roofing material through free radical copolymerization for developing alternatives to conventional roofing materials derived from non-renewable resources has gained large importance. By utilizing rice straw, dependence on fossil fuels and mitigation of environmental degradation associated with traditional roofing materials is highly addressed. Secondly, enhancing the durability of rice straw-based roofing material is essential to ensure its longevity and performance under various weather conditions. Free radical copolymerization allows for the incorporation of additives that improve the material's resistance to degradation, such as UV radiation and moisture. Lastly, fire safety is a critical consideration in building construction. By optimizing the fire-retardant properties of rice straw-based roofing material through copolymerization, the ability to withstand fire hazards and reduced risk to fire-related building damage. Thus, the fabrication and optimization of rice straw-based roofing material through free radical copolymerization contribute to sustainable building practices, environmental conservation, and improved safety standards in construction.
Publications
1. Deepshikha Datta, Sucharita Samanta, Gopinath Halder, 2020. Effect of thickness and starch phthalate/starch content on the degradability of LDPE/silane‑modified nanosilica films: a comparative parametric optimization, Polymer Bulletin, 78, 2287 - 2328
2. Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2020. Blending of phthalated starch and surface functionalized rice husk extracted nanosilica with LDPE towards developing an efficient packaging substitute. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 1533-1557.
3. Sucharita Samanta S, Deepshikha Datta, Gopinath Halder, 2020. “Biodegradation efficacy of soil inherent novel sp. Bacillus tropicus (MK318648) onto low density polyethylene matrix”, Journal of Polymer Research, 27(10), 1-16
4. Deepshikha Datta, Sumit Kumar Mahto, Nitin Kumar and Gopinath Halder, 2019. Parametric optimization and kinetic study of degradation of starch blended LDPE films through central composite design approach towards application in packaging, Process Safety and Environmental Protection. 130, 94–114
5. Deepshikha Datta, Suchairita Samanta, and Gopinath Halder, 2019. Surface functionalization of extracted nanosilica from rice husk for augmenting mechanical and optical properties of synthesized LDPE-Starch biodegradable film. Polymer Testing, 77,105878-97.
6. Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2019. Effect of media on degradability, physico-mechanical and optical properties of synthesized polyolefinic and PLA film in comparison with casted potato/corn starch biofilm. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 124, 39-62.
7. 7. Deepshikha Datta, Aditya Shetty and Bimal Das, “Comparative analysis of the quantity and quality of both synthetic and biodegradable films on kitchen waste”, Materials Today Proceedings, 2022
8. Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2019. Effect of Rice Husk Derived Nanosilica on the Structure, Properties and Biodegradability of Corn-Starch/LDPE Composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 27(4), 710-727
9. Deepshikha Datta, Chitrita Banerjee, Gopinath Halder, and Sumit H. Dhawane. "Elucidating enhanced biodegradability of starch blended polyolefinic sheet by physico-mechanical and thermal property assessment." Materials Today: Proceedings (2021). Elsevier Publication.114
10. Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2018. Enhancing degradability of plastic waste by dispersing starch into low density polyethylene matrix. Process Safety and Environmental Protection, 114, 143-152.
11. Aparna Mukherjee, Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2018. Synthesis and characterisation of rice-straw-based grafted polymer composite by free radical copolymerisation. Indian Chemical Engineer, 1-15.
12. Aparna Mukherjee, Seema Halder, Deepshikha Datta, Kumar Anupam, Biren Hazra, Mrinal Kanti Mandal, and Gopinath Halder, 2017. Free radical induced grafting of acrylonitrile on pre-treated rice straw for enhancing its durability and flame retardancy. Journal of Advanced Research, 8(1):73-83
13. Deepshikha Datta, Surya Narayan Dash, and Bimal Das, Optimization study of the effect of synthesized biodegradable polymer films in comparison with LDPE films on municipal solid waste by response surface methodology, AIP Conference Proceedings, 2259, 020015 (2020).
14. Deepshikha Datta, Sumit Mahato, Bimal Das, “Biodegradability and Property Assessment of different categorised polymeric films”, Materials Today: Proceedings, 43, 2014- 2024, 2021
15. Sucharita Samanta, Deepshikha Datta, Onkar Nath Tiwari, Gopinath Halder, Microbial enhancement of biodegradability inoculating Bacillus tropicus and Staphylococcus cohnii onto LDPE/Starch blended films, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2022
16. Deepshikha Datta, Divakar Pamanji, Bimal Das, Production of LDPE Packaging film with Bio and Inorganic Filler and its Optimization by Response Surface Methods using Central Composite Design, Indian Chemical Engineer, 2022.
17. Chitrita Banerjee, Deepshikha Datta, Saira Mohanty, Sucharita Samanta, Gopinath Halder Development of rice starch/recycled polypropylene biocomposites with jute waste nanofiber-based filler, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2023
18. Joyeeta Bose, Lorenzo Marchio, Utpal Adhikari, Deepshikha Datta, Jaya Sikder Synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride/functionalized ilicon carbide nanocomposite membrane for water treatment, Journal of Polymer Research, 2023
2: Oil refining and treatment
The study encompasses the broad outline of the management of waste lubricating oil with the most economical and sound way of the conventional process of re-refining (including the Acid-clay process) of waste lubricating oil experimentally mainly through environment friendly solvent extraction and extraction flocculation conventional technology with particular focus on development, modification, and application of bio polymeric flocculant for substantial qualitative and quantitative improvement of re-refined base oil.
Publications
1. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, Bimal Das, Advance Recovery Approach for Efficient Recovery of Waste Lubricating Oil by Different Material Formulations, Materials Today Proceedings,49(5), 1891-1898 August 2021.
2. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, KS Deepak, Bikash Kumar Mondal, Bimal Das, Comparative assessment efficacy of yield maximization of recovered used lubricating oil by Ca(OH)2-Iso-butanol/KOH-1-butanol extractive-flocculative process: optimization by Central Composite Design approach, International Journal of Environment and Waste Management, 2022.
3. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, Somnath Chakraborty, Bimal Das, Comprehensive analysis of reclamation of spent lubricating oil using green solvent - RSM and ANN approach, Chemical and Process Engineering, 2022, 43(2), 119–135.
4. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, and Bimal Das, Parametric Optimization of Re-Refining of Waste Lubricating Oil Using Bio-Flocculant via Taguchi Approach, Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2023.
5. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, S.V.N. Pammi, and Bimal Das, Surface functionalization of synthesized sodium alginate from brown algae for maximizing the yield of re-refined used lubricating oil using extraction flocculation– an environment-friendly approach, Petroleum Science and Technology,2024, Accepted
6. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, Shouvuk Saha, Bimal Das, Assessing the efficacy of three bio-based flocculants in the reclamation of spent lubricating oil, Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 1-15, Online from Feb 2024.
7. Sayantan Sarkar, Deepshikha Datta, Bimal Das, Experimental elucidation of performance of four extracting solvents for reclamation of spent lubricating oil using extraction–flocculation process, Clean Technology and Environmental Policy, April 2024.
8. Deepshikha Datta, Sayantan Sarkar, Bimal Das, Comparative analysis and optimization of solvent extraction and extraction-flocculation methods for re-refining of used lubricating oil, Lubrication Science, May 2024
3: Membranes Separation Technology
The waste fish scale has been a continuous cause for the development of a huge amount of biowaste. The study offers a thorough exploration into the development and analysis of a modified hydrophobic Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) membrane utilizing hydrophilic chitosan derived from waste fish scales (lobeo rohita), with a primary focus on its application in the treatment of diary effluent so as treat the wastewater with the added benefit of the extraction of whey from the wastewater. Further, the PVDF/amine-functionalized SiC nanoparticle composite membrane synthesized by the phase inversion method is a promising candidate for protein separation using pressure filtration and salt separation by direct contact membrane distillation. The ability of this synthesized membrane to perform well in both membrane distillation and pressure-driven filtration represents a novel dual-functionality that is not observed commonly in other membranes. This versatility could offer advantages over membranes explicitly designed for one application or the other. This study aims to develop an exclusive nanocomposite membrane with improved properties for salt removal using low-cost, biocompatible SiC nanoparticles. These nanoparticles were functionalized using APDEMS to make them more dispersible in the polymer matrix. These superior properties of membranes make them a promising candidate for desalination.
Publications
- Joyeeta Bose, Lorenzo Marchio, Utpal Adhikari, Deepshikha Datta, Jaya Sikder Synthesis and characterization of polyvinylidene fluoride/functionalized ilicon carbide nanocomposite membrane for water treatment , Journal of Polymer Research, 2023
- Deepshikha Datta, K.S. Deepak, Krishna Priyadarshini Das, and Bimal Das, “Theoretical concepts of membrane-nanomaterial composites” in Membranes with Functionalized nanomaterials, 1st ed., Elsevier, India, ISBN: 978-0-323-85946-2, April 2022, pp. 37 – 80.
- Deepshikha Datta, Krishna Priyadarshini Das, K.S. Deepak, and Bimal Das, “Candidates of functionalized nanomaterial-based membranes” in Membranes with Functionalized nanomaterials, 1st ed., Elsevier, India, ISBN: 978-0-323-85946-2, April 2022, pp. 81 – 127
- Deepshikha Datta, K.S. Deepak, and Bimal Das, “Membranes with FNMs for sustainable development” in Membranes with Functionalized nanomaterials, 1st ed., Elsevier, India, ISBN: 978-0-323-85946-2, April 2022, pp. 355 – 387
- Deepshikha Datta, K.S. Deepak, and Bimal Das, “Future prospects of sustainable membranes” in Membranes with Functionalized nanomaterials, 1st ed., Elsevier, India, ISBN: 978-0-323-85946-2, April 2022, pp. 389 – 417.
- Deepika Behera, Nitin Kumar, Deepshikha Datta, Modification and Optimization of Hydrophobic PVDF Membrane by Chitosan extracted from Fish scale, in National Symposium on Waste Management and Resource Circulation, in National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, August 9-10th, 2019
- Ashish Baburao Jadhav, Bimal Das, Deepshikha Datta, “Waste management and recycling of plasticized polyvinyl chloride cable (PPVC) and printed circuit boards (PCB) for roof membrane application”, in 9th International Conference on Sustainable Waste Management towards Circular Economy (IconSWM–CE 2019) in Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT), Bhubaneswar during November 27-30, 2019.
4: Nanomaterials fabrication and functionalization
Biowaste obtained as remains after food processing has remained one of the underutilized sources of value-added products. Extracting valuable constituents from it helps minimize the waste disposal problem along with the added advantage of deriving useful material for various applications. Cellulose nanofiber (CNF) attracted significant attention due to its nano-size, ease of manufacture, low cost, adjustable surface properties, and improved mechanical properties to be extensively applicable in films, coatings, paints, foams, and packaging. Further, the addition of an inorganic mechanical property enhancing filler like nano-silica extracted from an organic waste like rice husk has been extensively observed to prove as an effective solution
Publications
1. Deepshikha Datta, KS Deepak, Bimal Das, Progress in the synthesis, characterisation, property enhancement techniques and application of gold nanoparticles: A review, MRS Communications, 2022
2. Deepshikha Datta, Divakar Pamanji, Bimal Das, Isolation of nanocellulosic fibrils from Allium Cepa L skin biowaste food residues- extraction and characterization, Institute of Engineers-Series E, 2022
3. Sampurna Santra, Deepshikha Datta, Soheli Biswas and Bimal Das, Role of Silica, Carbon, and ZnO Nanomaterials in the Fabrication of Electrochemical Sensors for the Detection of Water Contaminants and Food Dye, Particle and Particle Systems Characterization, April 2024.
4. Chitrita Banerjee, Deepshikha Datta, Saira Mohanty, Sucharita Samanta, Gopinath Halder, Development of rice starch/recycled polypropylene biocomposites with jute waste nanofiber-based filler, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2023
5. Deepshikha Datta, Sucharita Samanta, Gopinath Halder, 2020. Effect of thickness and starch phthalate/starch content on the degradability of LDPE/silane‑modified nanosilica films: a comparative parametric optimization, Polymer Bulletin, 78, 2287 - 2328
6. Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2020. Blending of phthalated starch and surface functionalized rice husk extracted nanosilica with LDPE towards developing an efficient packaging substitute. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 27, 1533-1557.
7. Deepshikha Datta, Suchairita Samanta, and Gopinath Halder, 2019. Surface functionalization of extracted nanosilica from rice husk for augmenting mechanical and optical properties of synthesized LDPE-Starch biodegradable film. Polymer Testing, 77,105878-97
8. Deepshikha Datta and Gopinath Halder, 2019. Effect of Rice Husk Derived Nanosilica on the Structure, Properties and Biodegradability of Corn-Starch/LDPE Composites. Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 27(4), 710-727.
5. Fiber Reinforced Products Development
Advancements in fiber reinforced product development are focused on improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing material performance. Innovations in hybrid composites, nanotechnology, and sustainable materials are driving the evolution of this field, promising even more robust and versatile products in the future. The development of fiber reinforced products represents a significant technological advancement, offering enhanced performance and durability across various industries. As research and development continue to evolve, these products are expected to play an increasingly crucial role in advancing modern engineering and technology. Several works related to the use of natural fibers using jute, red mud for making automobile dashboards, tiles etc are undertaken.
Publications
- Chitrita Banerjee, Deepshikha Datta, Saira Mohanty, Sucharita Samanta, Gopinath Halder Development of rice starch/recycled polypropylene biocomposites with jute waste nanofiber-based filler, Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, 2023
- Deepshikha Datta, D. Tejeswara Rao, K S Deepak, Mahima Mutsuddi, Bimal Das, Jute fiber reinforced unsaturated polyesters laminate preparation using egg shells filler, Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2023, 1-13
Publications
| Position | Title | Name of the Organization | Period | No. of Yrs. | Value of the Project |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PI (Principal Investigator) | Development of Bio-packaging film by the dispersion of potato peel starch and waste rice husk ash into recycled polymer matrix | Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) under Power Grant | 2021-2023 | 3 | 28.02 lakhs |
| Mentor (IDEAWB011180) | Development of high strength and durable automobile dashboard by the dispersion of jute fibre into polyester resin reinforced with egg shell filler | Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME), New Delhi | 2024 | 1 | 9.14 lakhs |
Patents
| Sl. No. | Title of the Patient | Inventor(s) | Patent Type | Patent Application Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isolation of Cellulosic Nanofibrils from Allium Cepa L skin obtained from food residues | Deepshikha Datta, Bimal Das, Jyotirishwar Kumar | Indian | 202231076035 | Published |
| 2 | Reclamation Of Spent Lubricating Oil Using Environment-Friendly Green Technology Of Extraction-Flocculation | Ashishkumar R.Kale, Sayantan Sarkar, Dr.Deepshikha Datta, Dr.Bimal Das | Indian | 202321036981 A | Published |