Experience in Biomass conversion and Heterogeneous catalysis

Curriculum Vitae

NARANI ANAND

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Home Address: Plutolaan 329, Office Address: Green Chemistry and Catalysis,

Roomnumber 319, Stratingh Institute for Chemistry,

**** ** *********, University of Groningen,

The Netherlands, Nijenborgh 4, 9747 AG, Gronigen

Mobile Number: +31-616******. The Netherlands.

E-mail: *.******@***.**

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

Postdoctoral Fellow June, 2014-Present

Supervisor: Dr. Katalin Barta and Collaboration with Prof. H. J. Heeres

Green Chemistry and Catalysis

University of Groningen, The Netherlands

Project 1: “Development of Heterogeneous catalysts for depolymerization of Kraft lignin to

Aromatics” (CatchBio Project)

Preparation of bulk and supported (Activated Carbon, MgO, MgO-Al2O3, ZSM-5 etc.

supports) Molybdenum and Tungsten based catalysts (NiMoS, CoMoS, NiWS, CoWS,

carbides, Nitrides and Oxides etc.)

Characterization these catalysts by XRD,BET, XPS etc.,

Perform the activity in solvent free and under supercritical conditions (in Parr reactors

under high pressures and high temperatures)

Investigation of the relationship between structure and catalytic activity

Project 2: “Extraction, characterization and depolymerization of lignin from walnut and

candunut shells”

Extraction with various organic solvents like Methanol, Ethanol, 1,4-dioxane

Characterization of lignin using GPC, 1H NMR, 13C NMR and HSQC NMR

Depolymerization using Transition metal doped Mg-Al porous metal oxides (Cu20PMO,

Cu20Zn10, Cu20Ga10, Cu20Ce10, Cu20Zr10, Cu20In10, Cu20La10 PMOs etc.,

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Doctoral Research Fellow 2008-2013

Thesis Title: “Design and Development of mesostructured SBA-15 catalysts for important

organic transformations”

Research supervisor: Dr. B. David Raju, Senior Scientist, IICT, Hyderabad, India

Synthesis and characterization of different types of mesoporous materials

Modification of SBA-15 with organic moieties like –NH2, -SH, -SO3H, -COOH

biological molecules and Metal complexes by post-grafting and co-condensation methods

Immobilization of metal nanoparticles (Ag, Pd and Au) on organically functionalized

SBA-15

Evolution of catalytic activity for modified SBA-15 catalysts for oxidation, reduction and

various organic transformations

Preparation of Cu/MgO base catalysts for hydrogenation-dehydrogenation (coupling

reaction) in vapour phase conditions

EDUCATION:

Ph. D in Chemistry 2008- 2013

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT)

Hyderabad, India

M.Sc. Chemistry 2005-2007

Osmania University, India

B.Sc. (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics) 2001-2004

Osmania University, India

SKILLS:

Experience in handling high pressure and high temperature reactions (Parr reactors)

Strong knowledge and research experience in heterogeneous catalysis

Experience in preparation of metal oxides, mixed metal oxides, supported metal oxide,

nitrides, carbides and sulfide catalysts by Co-precipitation, Sol-gel, impregnation, Urea

glass methods etc.

Well conversant with catalysts characterization techniques such as XRD, BET, SEM

TEM, TPR/TPD/TPO, FT-IR, TGA, chemisorptions measurements and reaction products

GC-MS-FID, 2D GC, 1H NMR, 13

analysis by GC-MS, C NMR, HSQC and GPC

techniques.

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Expertise in utilizing software tools like Chemdraw, Chemwind, ISIS, ACD Labs

(Chemistry softwares).

Capacity to complete planned objectives with set deadlines

Aptitude to conceive innovative ideas, anticipating technologies to meet demands

High level of drive and flexibility to work in a rapidly development environment

Good experience in writing technical papers, report writing and presentations

Open minded to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Excellent computer skills especially, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Ms word, Origin

HONORS and AWARDS:

Senior Research Fellowship (SRF), 2010, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research

(CSIR) New Delhi, India.

Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), 2008-2010, Council for Scientific and Industrial

Research (CSIR), New Delhi, India (2008-2010)

Qualified GATE exam in 2008 with 98.3% (Rank: 106) conducted by Indian Institute of

Technology Bombay, India

RESEARCH INTEREST:

Utilization of Biomass to value added chemicals

Heterogeneous catalysis

Production and utilization of hydrogen for fuel cell applications and coupling reactions

(hydrogenation-dehydrogenation)

Material Science

SEMINARS AND TALKS:

1. SBA-15 heterogenized vanadyl acetylacetonate as an effective catalyst for cleavage of C = C

bonds of styrenes into benzaldehydes

N. Anand, K. Hari Prasad Reddy, K. S. Rama Rao, B. David Raju (Oral presentation)

20th National Symposium on Catalysis, IIT Chennai, India, December 2010.

2. A facile coupling of acetophenone hydrogenation and 1, 4-butanediol dehydrogenation in the

vapor phase over Cu/MgO catalysts

K.Hari Prasad Reddy, N. Anand, V. Venkateswarlu, K. S. Rama Rao and B. David Raju

(Oral presentation)

20th National Symposium on Catalysis, IIT Chennai, India, December 2010.

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3. Study for selective vapor Phase hydrogenation of acetophenone to 1-phenylethanol, coupling

with 1, 4- butnadiol over Cu based catalysts

K. Hari Prasad Reddy, N.Anand, K.S.Rama Rao, B.David Raju (Poster presentation)

12th CRSI National Symposium in Chemistry, Hyderabad, India.

4. Effect of cobalt on Cu-MgO catalysts for synthesis of γ-butyrolactone and Aniline through

the coupling process: Hydrogen economy route

K. Hari Prasad Reddy, N.Anand, P.S.Saiprasad, B.David Raju, K.S.Rama Rao

(Poster presentation)

2nd Indo-German Catalysis Conference on Catalysis for renewable energy, Rostock

/Germany June-2011

5. Co/SiO2@ -Fe2O3: An eco-friendly and efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the

selectiveepoxidation of olefins (Poster presentation)

Narani Anand, P. Ramudu, D. Anusha, K. S. Rama Rao, B. David Raju

21st National Symposium on Catalysis, IICT, India-Feb 2013

6. Molybdenum Oxide supported COK-12: Catalytic application for styrene production using

CO2 soft oxidant (Poster presentation)

P. Ramudu, N. Anand, V. Mohan, B. David Raju, K.S. Rama Rao, G. Muralidhar

21st National Symposium on Catalysis, IICT, India-Feb 2013

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

1. Cu(II) complex heterogenized on SBA-15: A highly efficient and additive-free solid catalyst

for homocoupling of alkynes

Narani Anand, Marella Ravi Kumar, Pochamoni Ramudu, Kamaraju Seetha Rama

Rao, David Raju Burri

RSC Advances 4-201*-****-****

2. Gold nanoparticles immobilized on Lipoic acid functionalized SBA-15: Synthesis,

Characterization and catalytic applications.

Narani Anand, Pochamoni Ramudu, Kannapu Hari Prasad Reddy, Kamaraju Seetha Rama

Rao, Bharatam Jagadeesh, Vemulapalli Sahithya Phani Babu and David Raju Burri

Applied Catalysis A: General 454 (2013) 119-126

3. Selective benzylic oxidation of alkyl substituted aromatics to ketones over Ag/SBA-15

catalysts

Narani Anand, Ganjala Venkata Siva Prasad, Kamaraju Seetha Rama Rao, David Raju

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Burri

Catalysis Communications 23 (2012) 5-9

4. A magnetically recoverable c-Fe2O3 nanocatalyst for the synthesis of 2- phenylquinazolines

under solvent-free conditions

Narani Anand, Kannapu Hari Prasad Reddy, Tirumalasetty Satyanarayana, Kamaraju

Seetha Rama Rao and David Raju Burri

Catalysis Science & Technology 2 (2012) 570-574

5. Fe (III) complex anchored SBA-15 is a new heterogeneous catalyst for the cleavage of

aliphatic C=C bond of styrene and its derivatives.

Narani Anand, K. Hari Prasad Reddy, Vinukonda Swapna, Kamaraju Seetha Rama Rao,

David Raju Burri

Microporous and Mesoporous Materials 143 (2011) 132–140

6. Oxidative Cleavage of C=C Bond of Styrene and Its Derivatives with H2O2 using Vanadyl

(IV) Acetylacetonate Anchored SBA-15 Catalyst

Narani Anand, Kannapu Hari Prasad Reddy, Kamaraju Seetha Rama Rao, David Raju Burri.

Catalysis Letters 141 (2011) 1355–1363

7. Molybdenum oxide supported COK-12: A novel catalyst for oxidative dehydrogenation of

ethylbenzene using CO2

Ramudu pochamani, Anand Narani, Venkata Ramesh Babu Gurram, Murali Dhar Gudimella,

P.S. Sai Prasad Pothuraju, David Raju Burri, Kamaraju Seetha Rama Raju

Indian Journal of Chemistry 53 A (2014) 493-498

8. Studies on ethylbenzene dehydrogenation with CO2 as soft oxidant over Co3O4/COK-12

catalysts

Ramudu pochamani, Anand Narani, Mohan Varkolu, Murali Dhar Gudimella, P.S. Sai

Prasad Pothuraju, David Raju Burri, Kamaraju Seetha Rama Raju

Journal of Chemical Sciences 2014 (Accepted)

9. Selective benzylic oxidation of alkylaromatics over Cu/SBA-15 catalysts under solvent-free

conditions

Chinna Krishna Prasad Neeli, Anand Narani, Ravi Kumar Marella, Kamaraju Seetha Rama

Rao, David Raju Burri

Catalysis Communications 39 (2013) 5-9

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10. A selective synthesis of 1-Phenylethanol and γ-butyrolactone through coupling processes

over Cu/MgO catalysts

K. Hari Prasad Reddy, N. Anand, V. Venkateswarulu, K. S. Rama Rao, B. David Raju

Journal of Molecular Catalysis A 355 (2012)180-185

11. Influence of method of preparation Co-Cu-MgO catalysts on hydrogenation/ dehydration

reaction pathway of 1,4-butanediol

K. Hari Prasad Reddy, N. Anand, P.S.Sai Prasad, K.S.Rama Rao, B.David Raju

Catalysis communications 12 (2011) 866–869

12. Cu/SBA-15 is an Efficient Solvent-Free and Acid-Free Catalyst for the Rearrangement of

Benzaldoxime to Benzamide

Ganji Saidulu, Narani Anand, Kamaraju Seetha Rama Rao, Abhishek Burri, Sang-Eon Park,

David Raju Burri

Catalysis Letters 141(2011) 1865–1871

13. A Study on Control of Microorganisms in Drinking Water Using Ag-Cu/C Catalysts.

K. Hari Prasad Reddy, V. Shashikala, N. Anand, C. Sandeep, B. David Raju, K.S. Rama

Rao

The Open Catalysis Journal 4 (2011) 47-53.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Name : Narani Aanand

: 10th June, 1984

Date of Birth

Gender : Male

Marital Status : Un Married

Nationality : Indian

Languages Known : English, Hindi & Telugu.

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REFERENCES:

1. Dr. Katalin Barta,

Assistant Professor of Green Chemistry and Catalysis,

Stratingh Institute for Chemistry,

University of Groningen,

Nijenborgh 4,

9747AG, Groningen,

The Netherlands.

Email: *.*****@***.**

2. Prof. Dr. H. J. Heeres,

Department of Chemical Technology,

Institute for Technology, Engineering & Management,

University of Groningen,

Nijenborgh 4,

9747AG, Groningen,

The Netherlands,

Email: *.*.******@***.**

3. Dr. B.David Raju,

Principal Scientist,

Catalysis & Physical Chemistry Division,

Indian Institute of Chemical Technology,

Hyderabad – 500607, India.

Email: *****@****.***.**

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