Journal of Advanced Chemical Engineering

Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences, The University of the South Pacific, Suva, Fiji

Biography

Surendra Prasad is a renowned academic at the University of the South Pacific in Suva, Fiji, where he works in the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences. His research focuses on areas such as natural sciences, chemical sciences, analytical chemistry, and food chemistry. He is particularly recognized for his work on environmental analytical methods and inorganic chemistry?. Prasad has been cited extensively, and he is considered one of the top scientists in his field within Fiji and the broader region. His contributions to scientific journals are numerous, with notable publications in prestigious journals like Microchemical Journal and Journal of Food Science. He has co-authored works on topics such as the removal of fluoride from water and nanoparticle-based water remediation, and has explored various analytical techniques used in environmental and food chemistry?. 

Publications

• Research Article   
  Separation and Determination of Zirconium from Environmental Water Samples Using Extractant Impregnated Resin
  Author(s): Dipak J. Garole*, Sandesh R. Tetgure, Bharat C. Choudhary, Pramod P. Patil, Amulrao U. Borse and Surendra Prasad
  
  In the present study, a novel and rapid extraction method using Extractant Impregnated Resin (EIR) prepared by impregnating Amberlite XAD-4 resin with Isonitroso-4-Methyl-2-Pentanone (IMP) was evaluated for separation and spectrophotometric determination of Zr4+ with arsenazo III at 670 nm. The optimization of various parameters influencing the sorption of Zr4+ in column and batch methods was carried. Zr4+ was quantitatively sorbed at pH 3.5 and recovered 99.2 ± 0.6% using 10 mL of 0.1 M oxalic acid as eluent in column method. The pre-concentration factor 200 with breakthrough volume 2000 mL and reusability up to 90 cycles were achieved with EIR. Experimental data were evaluated using the kinetic and isotherm models to explain the sorption mechanism of Zr4+ by EIR. The sorption equilibrium and kinetic data were be.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2090-4568.24.14.332

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Other relevant publications from this author

• 1. The current state of heavy metal pollution in Pacific Island Countries: a review

  2. Application of phytoremediation for heavy metal contaminated sites in the South Pacific: strategies, current challenges and future prospects

  3. Isolation, antibacterial screening, and identification of bioactive cave dwelling bacteria in Fiji

  4. Spectroscopic assessment of heavy metals pollution in roadside soil and road dust: a review