Research

Journal Articles

Group III–V xenes at the biointerface: Monoelemental 2D platforms for biosensing, cancer nanotheranostics and regeneration

Jayraj Rana, Parag Thakur, Malika Manjakuppam, Arvind Kumar Mungray, Shriram Sonawane

Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 46, May 2026 (2026)

Impact Factor: Q1 Scopus

DOI: 10.1016/j.nanoso.2026.101628

Recent Advances in the Applications of Green Synthesized Nanoparticle Based Nanofluids for the Environmental Remediation

Shriram S. Sonawane, Parag P. Thakur, Manjakuppam Malika, Hafiz Muhammad Ali

Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 24(1), 188-198 (2023)

Impact Factor: 2.83

DOI: 10.2174/1389201023666220411114620

Recent Trends in Applications of Nanofluids for Effective Utilization of Solar Energy

Parag P. Thakur, Shriram S. Sonawane, Hussein A Mohammed

Current Nano-Science, 19(2), 170-185 (2023)

Impact Factor: 1.51

DOI: 10.2174/1573413718666220119104138

Enhancement of pool boiling performance using MWCNT based nanofluids: A sustainable alternative for the heat recovery of wastewater and incinerator

Parag Thakur, Nishant Kumar, Shriram Sonawane

Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 45, 101-115 (2021)

Impact Factor: 7.63

DOI: 10.1016/j.seta.2021.101115

Recent Advances in Ultrasound-assisted Synthesis of Nano-emulsions and their Industrial Applications

Parag Thakur, Shriram Sonawane, Irina Potoroko, Shirish H Sonawane

Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, 22(13), 1748-1758 (2021)

Impact Factor: 2.83

DOI: 10.2174/1389201021666201104150102

Comparative performance evaluation of flyash based hybrid nanofluids in micro-channel based direct absorption solar collector

Thakur, P. P., Khapane, T. S., & Sonawane, S. S.

Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 143, 1713-1726 (2021)

Impact Factor: 4.75

DOI: 10.1007/s10973-020-09884-5

Reactive stripping and precipitation of Uranium in Micro-reactors

Nirvik Sen, Parag Thakur, Sameer Ekhande, R. Sirsam, K.K. Singh, S. Mukhopadhyaya, K.T.Shenoy

Separation Science and Technology, 54(9), 1430-1442 (2019)

Impact Factor: 2.80

DOI: 10.1080/01496395.2018.1563158

Study on visco-elastic properties enhancement of MWCNT based polypropylene nanocomposites

Sonawane, S. S., Thakur, P. P., & Paul, R.

Materials Today: Proceedings, 29, 929-933 (2020)

DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2020.05.417

Study of thermal property enhancement of MWCNT based polypropylene (PP) nanocomposites

Sonawane, S. S, Thakur, P. P., Paul, R.

Materials Today Proceedings, 27(P1), 550-555 (2020)

DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2019.12.018

Numeric and experimental investigations of Fe2O3 based nanofluids in direct absorption solar collector

Parag Thakur, Shriram Sonawane

Journal of Indian Chemical Society, 97(10a), 1636-1641 (2020)

Impact Factor: 0.24

Artificial neural network model for prediction of viscoelastic behavior of polycarbonate composites

Sarita Charde, Malika Mudaliar, Parag Thakur, Shriram Sonawane

Journal of Applied Research Technology, 20(2) (2022)

DOI: 10.22201/icat.24486736e.2022.20.2.1101

Patents Granted

A hybrid nanofluids based drilling fluid and method of preparation thereof

Application Number: 202221050711

Filing Date: September 6, 2022

Grant Date: August 28, 2024 (Patent No. 548836)

Biological degradation of Sulphur waste from the mill rejects of thermal power plant

Application Number: 202221047477

Filing Date: August 20, 2022

Grant Date: June 12, 2025 (Patent No. 567372)

Development of Novel Process for micro-reactor-based Extraction of Heavy Antimony using ionic liquid-based Hybrid Nanofluids

Application Number: 202321016794

Filing Date: March 13, 2023

Grant Date: May 22, 2026 (Patent No. 590073)

Research Projects

Development of Stable hybrid nanofluid system for CO2 absorption

SVNIT Surat Seed Money Grant (Phase-III)

Duration: 01.05.2026 – 30.04.2028

Amount: ₹10,00,000

Guest Editor

Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Bentham Science Publications

Impact Factor: 2.4

July 2025 – June 2026

Water Environment Research, Wiley Publications

Impact Factor: 1.9

Certifications, Memberships & Industry Collaboration

Certifications & Memberships

Certified Auditor, Gujarat Pollution Control Board, Government of Gujarat
Member, Institution of Engineers

Industry Research Collaboration / Consultancy

Green Gene Enviro Protection and Infrastructure Ltd, Surat (GGEPIL)

August 2026 – Present

Books

Nanofluids: Fundamentals, Applications & Challenges

CRC Press, Taylor and Francis publications

Year: 2024

ISBN: 9781032519876

Series: Emerging Materials and Technologies series

Nanofluids for Efficient Energy Conservation and Process Intensification

CRC Press, Taylor and Francis publications

Year: 2026

ISBN: 9781041043683

Book Chapters

Chapter 32: Bi-OX-based 2D composites for solar energy harvesting

Parag Thakur, Shriram Sonawane

Bi-OX-based Photocatalysts for Dual Applications, ELSEVIER (2026)

ISBN: 9780443238611

DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-443-23861-1.00028-6

Chapter 1: Current overview of applications of the hybrid nanofluids

Parag P. Thakur, Malika Mudailar, Shriram S. Sonawane, Muthupandian Ashok Kumar