Dr. J. Arun

Assistant Professor (Research)

Mobile: +91-9787069682
Email ID (Personal) : arunjayaseelan93@gmail.com
Email ID (Official)   : arun.irc@sathyabama.ac.in

Educational Information

Research Interests

• Biomass & Catalyst | Carbon materials
• Biochar & Wastewater | Polymer & Composites
• AI & Pollutants | Algae & Hydrothermal liquefaction
• Anaerobic digestion | Microbial Fuel Cells & Membranes

Research Projects

Patents

Publications

1. C Marimuthu, J Arun, SS Kumar, N Nirmala, J Jayakanth, S Naveen, “Hydrothermal liquefaction of Chlorella vulgaris biomass cultivated in municipal wastewater for bio-oil production: effect of catalyst (CNT/CeO2) and its reusability studies”. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-18, 2025.
   https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-025-06685-4 (Q2, IF: 3.5)
2. N Nirmala, J Arun, SS Kumar, M Jayamani, K Sureshkumar, AH Jawhari, S. Palanisamy, Syed Kashif Ali, Saleh A Al-Farraj “Enhanced Bio-Oil Production from Nannochloropsis Algae via Catalytic Liquefaction: Synthesis and Application of Iron-based Magnetically Recoverable Catalysts”. BioResources 20 (2), 2745-2764, 2025
3. Vaishnavi M, Naveen S, Gopinath K P, Arun J, Sathish Kumar P, Suchart Siengchin “Hydrothermal liquefaction of confused waste to bio-oil: A study on elemental and energy recovery”. Energy Conversion and Management 325, 119353, 2024 (Q1, IF: 9.9)
4. Subha Veeramani, Eswari Thulasimuthu, Ramachandran Sivaramakrishnan, Simab Kanwal, Jayaseelan Arun, Rajangam Ilangovan, “Synthesis and characterization of fluorescent ZnO nanoparticles and their biomedical applications”, Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, 40, December 2024, 101344 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2024.101344  (Q1, IF: 5.7)
5. N Vinitha, J Vasudevan, KP Gopinath, J Arun, S Madhu, S Naveen, “Enhancing the dilute acid hydrolysis process using a machine learning approach: investigation of different biomass feedstocks influences glucose and ethanol yields”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2024, 1-13 https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05714-y (Q2, IF: 3.5)
6. Praveen Kumar Issac, Gokulam Ravindiran, Kadhirmathiyan Velumani, Arun Jayaseelan, Babett Greff, Ravi Mani, Soon Woong Chang, Balasubramani Ravindran, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, “Futuristic advancements in phytoremediation of endocrine disruptor Bisphenol A: A step towards sustainable pollutant degradation for rehabilitated environment”, Waste Management, 179, 216-233, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2024.03.010  (Q1, IF: 8.2)
7. VA Binson, S Thomas, M Subramoniam, J Arun, S Naveen, S Madhu, “A Review of Machine Learning Algorithms for Biomedical Applications’, Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 1-25, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10439-024-03459-3  (Q3, IF: 3)
8. Jayaseelan Arun, PanneerSelvam SundarRajan, Kirubanandam Grace Pavithra, Packiyadoss Priyadharsini, Sivaprasad Shyam, Rangarajan Goutham, Quynh Hoang Le, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, “New insights into microbial electrolysis cells (MEC) and microbial fuel cells (MFC) for simultaneous wastewater treatment and green fuel (hydrogen) generation”, Fuel 355, 129530 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.129530  (Q1, IF: 6.7)
9. Kirubanandam Grace Pavithra, Panneerselvam Sundarrajan, Jayaseelan Arun, Kathirvel Brindhadevi, Quynh Hoang Le, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi. “A review on recent advancements in extraction, removal and recovery of phenols from phenolic wastewater: Challenges and future outlook” Environmental Research, 117005 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.117005  (Q1, IF: 8.9)
10. A Babuponnusami, Sanyukta Sinha, Hridya Ashokan, Mathew V Paul, Sai Prashant Hariharan, J Arun, KP Gopinath, Quynh Hoang Le, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi. “Advanced oxidation process (AOP) combined biological process for wastewater treatment: A review on advancements, feasibility and practicability of combined techniques” Environmental Research, 116944. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2023.116944  (Q1, IF: 8.9)
11. P Priyadharsini, SS Dawn, J Arun, A Ranjan, J Jayaprabakar. “Recent advances in conventional and genetically modified macroalgal biomass as substrates in bioethanol production: a review” Biofuels (2023) 10.1080/17597269.2023.2206695 (Q3, IF: 2.59)
12. T EswaryDevi, R Parthiban, J Arun, KP Gopinath “Processing of marine microalgae biomass via hydrothermal liquefaction for bio-oil production: study on algae cultivation, harvesting, and process parameters”. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-14, (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-03446-5  (Q2, IF: 3.5)
13. Narasiman Nirmala, Ghodke Praveen, Sharma AmitKumar, PanneerSelvam SundarRajan, Athmanathan Baskaran, Packiyadas Priyadharsini, SivaPerumal SanjayKumar, SelvananthamShanmuganatham Dawn, Kirubanandam Grace Pavithra, Jayaseelan Arun, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, “A review on biological biohydrogen production: Outlook on genetic strain enhancements, reactor model and techno-economics analysis” Science of The Total Environment, 165143, (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165143  (Q1, IF: 8.2)
14. P Priyadharsini, P SundarRajan, K Grace Pavithra, S Naveen, S SanjayKumar, D Gnanaprakash, J Arun, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi. ”Nanohybrid photocatalysts in dye (Colorants) wastewater treatment: Recent trends in simultaneous dye degradation, hydrogen production, storage and transport feasibility” Journal of Cleaner Production, 139180 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.139180  (Q1, IF: 11.08)
15. A Mariadhas, BS Kumar, K Kabilan, J Jayaraman, K Alagu, N Joy, J Arun, SS Dawn, N Nirmala, “Technical insights of microalgae derived bio-diesel on its performance and emission characteristics, techno-economics and practicability huddles”, Fuel 349, 128744, (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.128744 (Q1, IF: 6.7)
16. X Jia, S Madhu, S Naveen, S Vellingiri, J Arun *, “Utilization of biosilica from Bermuda grass ash on silver-grey magnesium: influence of biosilica on its mechanical and tribological properties” Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-16 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-023-04502-4  (Q2, IF: 3.5)
17. Praveen Kumar Ghodke, Amit Kumar Sharma, Arun Jayaseelan. K. P. Gopinath “Hydrogen-rich syngas production from the lignocellulosic biomass by catalytic gasification: A state of art review on advance technologies, economic challenges, and future” Fuel 342, 127800 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127800 (Q1, IF: 6.7)
18. S Naveen, Suresh Aravind, Balaji Yamini, Ramasrinivasan Vasudhareni, Kannappan Panchamoorthy Gopinath, Jayaseelan Arun, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, “A review on solar energy intensified biomass valorization and value-added products production: Practicability, challenges, techno economic and lifecycle assessment” Journal of Cleaner Production, 137028 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137028 (Q1, IF: 11.08)
19. Shabnam Murshid, AdithyaJoseph Antonysamy, GnanaPrakash Dhakshinamoorthy, Arun Jayaseelan, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, “A review on biofilm-based reactors for wastewater treatment: Recent advancements in biofilm carriers, kinetics, reactors, economics, and future perspectives” Science of The Total Environment 892 (892), 164796. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.164796  (Q1, IF: 8.2)
20. J Arun, V Shriniti, S Shyam, P Priyadharsini, KP Gopinath, R Sivaramakrishnan, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, A Pugazhendhi “Technical insights on various routes of hydrogen production from pharmaceutical, hydrothermal, sewage and textile wastewaters: Cost comparison and challenges” Fuel 340, 127471 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2023.127471  (Q1, IF: 6.7)
21. J Arun *, S Nachiappan, G Rangarajan, RP Alagappan, KP Gopinath, Eric Lichtfouse “Synthesis and application of titanium dioxide photocatalysis for energy, decontamination and viral disinfection: a review”. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-24 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-022-01503-z (Q1, IF: 15)
22. U Haripriyan, J Arun *, KP Gopinath, R Mythili, W Kim, M Govarthanan, “A mini-review on innovative strategies for simultaneous microbial bioremediation of toxic heavy metals and dyes from wastewater” Archives of microbiology 205 (1), 29 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-03367-x  (Q2, IF: 2.3)
23. J Arun, R Raghu, SSM Hanif, PG Thilak, D Sridhar, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, R. Sivaramkrishnan, Hguyen Thuy Lan Chi, A. Pugazhendhi “A comparative review on photo and mixotrophic mode of algae cultivation: Thermochemical processing of biomass, necessity of bio-oil upgrading, challenges and future roadmaps”. Applied Energy 325, (2022) 119808, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.119808 (Q1, IF: 10.1)
24. J Arun, T Sasipraba, KP Gopinath, P Priyadharsini, S Nachiappan, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, “Influence of biomass and nanoadditives in dark fermentation for enriched bio-hydrogen production: A detailed mechanistic review on pathway and commercialization challenges”, Fuel 327 (2022), 125112, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2022.125112 (Q1, IF: 6.7)
25. T. Karuppiah, U. Uthirakrishnan, S. Shri Vigneshwar, S. Authilingam, J. Arun, R. Sivaramakrishnan, A. Pugazhendhi “Processing of electroplating industry wastewater through dual chambered microbial fuel cells (MFC) for simultaneous treatment of wastewater and green fuel production” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy (Accepted), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.06.034 (Q1, IF: 8.1)
26. N Nirmala, V Shriniti, K Aasresha, J Arun, KP Gopinath, SS Dawn, A Sheeladevi, P Priyadharsini, Kathirvel Birindhadevi, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, Arivalagan Pugazhendhi, Removal of toxic metals from wastewater environment by graphene-based composites: A review on isotherm and kinetic models, recent trends, challenges and future directions, Science of The Total Environment, 156564 (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.156564 (Q1, IF: 8.2)
27. P Priyadharsini, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, A Baskaran, P SundarRajan, KP Gopinath, J. Arun *. “Genetic improvement of microalgae for enhanced carbon dioxide sequestration and enriched biomass productivity: Review on CO2 bio-fixation pathways modifications”. Algal Research 66, (2022) 102810. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.algal.2022.102810 (Q1, IF: 5.2)
28. SS Vigneshwar, A Swetha, KP Gopinath, R Goutham, R Pal, J Arun, P. SundarRajan, Amit Bhatnagar, Nguyen Thuy Lan Chi, A. Pugazhendhi, “Bioprocessing of biowaste derived from food supply chain side-streams for extraction of value added bioproducts through biorefinery approach”, Food and Chemical Toxicology, 113184 (2022), https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fct.2022.113184 (Q1, IF: 3.9)
29. U Haripriyan, KP Gopinath, J Arun *, M Govarthanan, “Bioremediation of organic pollutants: a mini review on current and critical strategies for wastewater treatment”, Archives of Microbiology 204 (5), 1-9, 2022https://doi.org/10.1007/s00203-022-02907-9 (Q2, IF: 2.3)
30. Goutham R, Arun J, Ramin F, “Photocatalytic reactive oxygen species generation and their mechanisms of action in pollutant removal with biochar supported photocatalysts: A review” Journal of Cleaner Production 346 (2022) 131155 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.131155 (Q1, IF: 11.08)
31. J Arun, SS Vigneshwar, A Swetha, KP Gopinath, S Basha, K Brindhadevi, A. Pugazhendhi, “Bio-based algal (Chlorella vulgaris) refinery on de-oiled algae biomass cake: A study on biopolymer and biodiesel production”. Science of The Total Environment, 151579, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.151579 (Q1, IF: 8.2)
32. J Rajagopal, KP Gopinath, R Neha, K Aakriti, RS Jayaraman, J Arun, A. Pugazhendhi. “Processing of Household Waste Via Hydrothermal Gasification and Hydrothermal Liquefaction For Bio-oil and Bio-hydrogen Production: Comparison with RSM Studies”, Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 107218, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2022.107218 (Q1, IF: 7.4)
33. U Haripriyan, KP Gopinath, J Arun *. “Chitosan based nano adsorbents and its types for heavy metal removal: A mini review”, Materials Letters, 131670, 2022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2022.131670  (Q2, IF: 2.7)
34. Arun J *, GK Panchamoorthy, V Nithianantharaj, “An Eco-friendly and Economical Approach for Removal of Remazol Blue, Malachite Green and Rhodamine B Dyes from Wastewater using Bio-char Derived from Chlorella Vulgaris Biomass”, Current Analytical Chemistry 18 (3), 370-382, 2022https://doi.org/10.2174/1573411016999201103230445 (Q3, IF: 1.7)
35. J Arun, N Nirmala, P Priyadharsini, SS Dawn, A Santhosh, KP Gopinath, M. Govardhan, “A mini-review on bioderived carbon and its nanocomposites for removal of organic pollutants from wastewater”, Materials Letters, 131476, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2021.131476 (Q2, IF: 2.7)
36. R Goutham, P Rohit, SS Vigneshwar, A Swetha, J Arun *, KP Gopinath, A. Pugazhendhi.” Ionic liquids in wastewater treatment: A review on pollutant removal and degradation, recovery of ionic liquids, economics and future perspectives” Journal of Molecular Liquids, 118150, 2021https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2021.118150  (Q1, IF: 5.3)
37. P Priyadharsini, SS Dawn, J Arun. “Four stroke diesel engine performance and emission studies of ethanol recovered from Kappaphycus alvarezii reject-solid food waste mixed substrates and its blends”, Chemosphere, 132689, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.132689 (Q1, IF: 8.3)
38. A Ranjan, SS Dawn, N Nirmala, A Santhosh, J Arun, “Application of deep eutectic solvent in biodiesel reaction: RSM optimization, CI engine test, cost analysis and research dynamics”, Fuel 307, 121933, (2021) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2021.121933” (Q1, IF: 6.7)
39. S Shyam, J Arun, KP Gopinath, G Ribhu, M Ashish, S Ajay. “Biomass as source for hydrochar and biochar production to recover phosphates from wastewater: A review on challenges, commercialization, and future perspectives”, Chemosphere, 131490. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131490 (Q1, IF: 8.3)
40. D. Lakshmi, D. Akhil, A. Kartik, K. P. Gopinath, J. Arun, A. Bhatnagar, J. Rinklebe, W. Kim, G. Muthusamy, “Artificial intelligence (AI) applications in adsorption of heavy metals using modified biochar”, Science of The Total Environment, 149623, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.149623 (Q1, IF: 8.2)
41. S Naveen, KP Gopinath, R Malolan, RS Jayaraman, K Aakriti, J Arun, “A Solar Reactor for Bio-diesel Production from Pongamia Oil: Studies on transesterfication Process Parameters and Energy Efficiency”, Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering (2021) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cjche.2020.10.010 (Q2, IF: 3.7)
42. A. Swetha, S. ShriVigneshwar, K. P. Gopinath, R. Sivaramakrishnan, R. Shanmuganathan, J.Arun *, “Review on hydrothermal liquefaction aqueous phase as a valuable resource for biofuels, bio-hydrogen and valuable bio-chemicals recovery” Chemosphere, 283, 131248, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.131248 (Q1, IF: 8.3)
43. J Arun, K. P. Gopinath, R. Sivaramakrishnan, S. Shyam, N. Mayuri, S. Manasa, A. Pugazhendhi, “Hydrothermal liquefaction of Prosopis juliflora biomass for the production of ferulic acid and bio-oil”, Bioresource Technology 319, 124116, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124116 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
44. J Arun, KP Gopinath, PS SundarRajan, S Shyam, N Mayuri, R. Sivaramakrishnan, A. Pugazhendhi, “Upgradation of Nostoc punctriforme under subcritical conditions into liquid hydrocarbons (bio-oil) via hydro-deoxygenation: Optimization and engine tests” Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (4), 105230, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2021.105230 (Q1, IF: 7.4)
45. PV Gopirajan, KP Gopinath, G Sivaranjani, J Arun, “Optimization of hydrothermal gasification process through machine learning approach: Experimental conditions, product yield and pollution” Journal of Cleaner Production 306, 127302, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127302 (Q1, IF: 11.08)
46. J Mahima, RK Sundaresh, KP Gopinath, PS SundarRajan, J Arun, SH Kim, A. Pugazhendhi, “Effect of algae (Scenedesmus obliquus) biomass pre-treatment on bio-oil production in hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL): Biochar and aqueous phase utilization studies” Science of The Total Environment 778, 146262, 2021.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.146262 (Q1, IF: 8.2)
47. SS Vigneshwar, A Swetha, KP Gopinath, J Arun, R Sivaramakrishnan, A. Pugazhendhi, “Photo‐catalytic reforming of aqueous phase derived from hydrothermal liquefaction of Nostoc ellipsosporum for bio‐hydrogen production”, International Journal of Energy Research, (2021) https://doi.org/10.1002/er.7062 (Q1, IF: 4.3)
48. P SundarRajan, KP Gopinath, J Arun, K GracePavithra, AA Joseph, S. Manasa, “Insights into valuing the aqueous phase derived from hydrothermal liquefaction” Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 144, 111019, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2021.111019 (Q1, IF: 17.88)
49. A Kartik, D Akhil, D Lakshmi, KP Gopinath, J Arun, R Sivaramakrishnan, A. Pugazhendhi, A critical review on production of biopolymers from algae biomass and their applications” Bioresource Technology, 124868, 2021  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2021.124868 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
50. R Neha, S Adithya, RS Jayaraman, KP Gopinath, M Pandimadevi, I. Praburaman, J. Arun *, “Nano-adsorbents an effective candidate for removal of toxic pharmaceutical compounds from aqueous environment: A critical review on emerging trends, Chemosphere, 129852, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129852 (Q1, IF: 8.3)
51. RS Jayaraman, KP Gopinath, J Arun, R Malolan, S Adithya, PS Ajay, R. Sivaramakrishnan, A. Pugazhendhi, “Co-hydrothermal gasification of microbial sludge and algae Kappaphycus alvarezii for bio-hydrogen production: Study on aqueous phase reforming” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy 46 (31), 16555-16564, (2021) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2021.02.038 (Q1, IF: 8.1)
52. S Adithya, RS Jayaraman, A Krishnan, R Malolan, KP Gopinath, J Arun, W. Kim, M. Govarthanan, “A critical review on the formation, fate and degradation of the persistent organic pollutant hexachlorocyclohexane in water systems and waste streams”. Chemosphere, 129866, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.129866 (Q1, IF: 8.3)
53. R Malolan, K P Gopinath, Dai-Viet N Vo, R Sai Jayaraman, S Adithya, P Srinivaasan Ajay, J Arun. “Green ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents for desulphurization, denitrification, biomass, biodiesel, bioethanol and hydrogen fuels: a review”. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-23, 2020.. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01113-7 (Q1, IF: 15)
54. A Suresh, DS Ramgopal, KP Gopinath, J Arun, P SundarRajan, A. Bhatnagar, “Recent Advancements in the Synthesis of Novel Thermostable Biocatalysts and Their Applications in Commercially Important Chemoenzymatic Conversion Processes”, Bioresource Technology, 124558, 323, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124558 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
55. R Malolan, RS Jayaraman, S Adithya, J Arun *, KP Gopinath, P. SundarRajan, O. Nasif, W. Kim, M. Govarthanan, “Anaerobic digestate water for Chlorella pyrenoidosa cultivation and employed as co-substrate with cow dung and chicken manure for methane and hydrogen production: A closed loop approach” Chemosphere 266, 128963, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2020.128963 (Q1, IF: 8.3)
56. J Arun *, KP Gopinath, R Sivaramakrishnan, PS SundarRajan, R Malolan, A. Pugalendhi. “Technical insights into the production of green fuel from CO2 sequestered algal biomass: A conceptual review on green energy”. Science of the Total Environment, 142636, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142636 (Q1, IF: 8.2)
57. J Rajagopal, KP Gopinath, A Krishnan, NV Madhav, J Arun, “Photocatalytic reforming of aqueous phase obtained from liquefaction of household mixed waste biomass for renewable bio-hydrogen production”, Bioresource Technology 321, 124529, 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.124529 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
58. K. P. Gopinath, DVN Vo, D. G. Prakash, A. Joseph, S. Viswanathan, J Arun. “Environmental applications of carbon-based materials: a review”. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-26, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01084-9 (Q1, IF: 15)
59. J Arun, KP Gopinath, R Sivaramakrishnan, NV Madhav, K Abhishek, VG. Karthik Ramanan, A. Pugazhendhi., “Bioenergy perspectives of cattails biomass cultivated from municipal wastewater via hydrothermal liquefaction and hydro-deoxygenation”. Fuel, 118963, 284, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118963 (Q1, IF: 6.7)
60. D Akhil, D Lakshmi, A Kartik, DVN Vo, J Arun, KP Gopinath, “Production, characterization, activation and environmental applications of engineered biochar: a review”, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-37, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01167-7 (Q1, IF: 15)
61. PV Gopirajan, KP Gopinath, G Sivaranjani, J Arun, “Optimization of hydrothermal liquefaction process through machine learning approach: process conditions and oil yield”, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 1-10, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-01233-8 (Q2, IF: 3.5)
62. P Srivatsav, BS Bhargav, V Shanmugasundaram, J Arun, KP Gopinath, A. Bhatnagar, “Biochar as an Eco-Friendly and Economical Adsorbent for the Removal of Colorants (Dyes) from Aqueous Environment: A Review”, Water 12 (12), 3561, 2020,  https://doi.org/10.3390/w12123561 (Q2, IF: 3.2)
63. J. Arun *, K. P. Gopinath, S. Shri Vigneshwar and A. Swetha. “Sustainable and eco-friendly approach for phosphorus recovery from wastewater by hydrothermally carbonized microalgae: Study on spent bio-char as fertilizer”, Journal of Water Processing Engineering, 101567, 38, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwpe.2020.101567 (Q1, IF: 6.3)
64. S Naveen, KP Gopinath, R Malolan, SJ Ramesh, K Aakriti, J Arun. “Novel Solar Parabolic Trough Collector cum Reactor for the Production of Biodiesel from Waste Cooking Oil using Calcium Oxide catalyst derived from seashells waste”. Chemical Engineering and Processing-Process Intensification, 108145, 157, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cep.2020.108145 (Q1, IF: 4.2)
65. A Krishnan, KP Gopinath, DVN Vo, R Malolan, VM Nagarajan, J Arun, “Ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents and liquid polymers as green solvents in carbon capture technologies: a review”, Environmental Chemistry Letters, 1-24, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01057-y (Q1, IF: 15)
66. J. Arun *, K. P. Gopinath, P. SundarRajan, V. Felix, M. JoselynMonica, R. Malolan, “A conceptual review on microalgae biorefinery through thermochemical and biological pathways: Bio-circular approach on carbon capture and wastewater treatment”, Bioresource Technology Reports, 100477, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2020.100477 (Q1, IF: 5.2)
67. J Arun *, KP Gopinath, PS SundarRajan, R Malolan, P AjaySrinivaasan, “Hydrothermal liquefaction and pyrolysis of Amphiroa fragilissima biomass: Comparative study on oxygen content and storage stability parameters of bio-oil”, Bioresource Technology Reports, 100465, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2020.100465 (Q1, IF: 5.2)
68. J Arun *, KP Gopinath, DVN Vo, PS SundarRajan, S Mukundan, “Co-hydrothermal gasification of Scenedesmus sp. with sewage sludge for bio-hydrogen production using novel solid catalyst derived from carbon-zinc battery waste”, Bioresource Technology Reports, 100459, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biteb.2020.100459 (Q1, IF: 5.2)
69. J. Arun, K. P. Gopinath, P. SundarRajan, R. Malolan, S. Adithya, R. Sai Jayaraman, P. Srinivaasan Ajay, “Hydrothermal liquefaction of Scenedesmus obliquus using a novel catalyst derived from clam shells: Solid residue as catalyst for hydrogen production”, Bioresource Technology, 123443, 310, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2020.123443  (Q1, IF: 11.01)
70. P. SundarRajan, K. P. Gopinath, J Arun, K. GracePavithra, K. Pavendan, A. AdithyaJoseph, “An insight into carbon balance of product streams from hydrothermal liquefaction of Scenedesmus abundans biomass”, Renewable Energy, 79-87, 151, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2019.11.011  (Q1, IF: 9.64)
71. B Jayakishan, G Nagarajan, J Arun, “Co-thermal liquefaction of Prosopis juliflora biomass with paint sludge for liquid hydrocarbons production”, Bioresource technology, 303-307, 283, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.03.103  (Q1, IF: 11.01)
72. P. Sundar Rajan, K. P. Gopinath, J. Arun, K. Grace Pavithra, “Hydrothermal liquefaction of Scenedesmus abundans biomass spent for sorption of petroleum residues from wastewater and studies on recycling of post hydrothermal liquefaction wastewater”, Bioresource technology 36-44, 283, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2019.03.077  (Q1, IF: 11.01)
73. D Manikandan, DG Prakash, J Arun, NN Gandhi, U Mani, K Kathirvan, “Antibacterial and anticancer activities of silver nanoparticles biosynthesized using Embelia ribes Burm. f. berries extract” Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, NISCAIR - CSIR, 175-180, 57, 2019. (Q3, IF: 0.9)
74. J Arun, KP Gopinath, SJ Shreekanth, R Sahana, MS Raghavi, D Gnanaprakash, “Effects of Process Parameters on Hydrothermal Liquefaction of Microalgae Biomass Grown in Municipal Wastewater”, Petroleum Chemistry, 194-200, 59, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0965544119020026  (Q3, IF: 1.3)
75. J Arun, KP Gopinath, PS SundarRajan, M JoselynMonica, V Felix, “Co-liquefaction of Prosopis juliflora with polyolefin waste for production of high grade liquid hydrocarbons”, Bioresource Technology, 296-301, 274, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.11.102 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
76. J Arun, P Varshini, PK Prithvinath, V Priyadarshini, KP Gopinath, “Enrichment of bio-oil after hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) of microalgae C. vulgaris grown in wastewater: Bio-char and post HTL wastewater utilization studies”, Bioresource Technology, 182 - 187, 261, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2018.04.029 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
77. J. Arun, R. Sushma, B.S. Darshan, M. Pandimadevi, “Chemically enhanced coffee husks as bio-sorbents for the removal of copper and nickel ions from aqueous solutions: study on kinetic parameters”, Desalination and water treatment, 291-304, 121, 2018. https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2018.22510 (Q3, IF: 1.25)
78. Sri Snehaa C and Sujatha S, Praveen Kumar I, Arun J, “Tannins of Jatropha gossypifolia exert antihyperlipidemic effect in streptozotocin-nicotinamide induced diabetic rats”, European Journal of Biomedical AND Pharmaceutical sciences, 607-614, 5, 2018. (IF: 7.48)
79. J Arun, U Avinash, B Arun Krishna, M Pandimadevi, KP Gopinath, “Ultrasound assisted enhanced extraction of lutein (β, ε-carotene3,3'-diol) from Mircroalga (Chlorella pyrenoidosa) grown inwastewater: Optimization through Response Surface Methodology”, Global Nest Journal, 574-583, 19, 2018. (Q4, IF: 1.11)
80. J Arun, S J Shreekanth, R Sahana, M S Raghavi, K P Gopinath, D Gnanaprakash, “Studies on influence of process parameters on hydrothermal catalytic liquefaction of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) biomass grown in wastewater”, Bioresource Technology, 963-968, 244, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2017.08.048 (Q1, IF: 11.01)
81. MohanaSundaram Sukumar, Arun Jeyaseelan, Thirumalai Sivasankaran, Pennarasi Mohanraj, Prasanna Mani, Gowthamraj Sudhakar, Vimalraj Arumugam, Sasirekha Bakthavachalu, Alagulakshmi Ganeshan, Monika Susee, “Production and partial characterization of extracellular glucose isomerase using thermophilic Bacillus sp. isolated from agricultural land” Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 2 (1), 45-49, (2013) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bcab.2012.10.003  (Q1, IF: 4.1)

Book Chapters

1. N Nirmala, J Arun, S Sanjay Kumar, SS Dawn, “Role of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence in Smart Waste Management”, Smart Waste and Wastewater Management by Biotechnological Approaches, 35-53, 2024.
2. S Sanjay Kumar, J Arun, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, “Nanoplastics in Wastewater: Monitoring, Ecotoxicity, and Remediation”, Smart Waste and Wastewater Management by Biotechnological Approaches, 411-434, 2024
3. SS Kumar, J Arun, SS Dawn, N Nirmala, “Microalgae: A Novel Low-Cost Biotechnological Approach in Detoxification and Remediation of Radioactive Waste from Wastewater”, Smart Waste and Wastewater Management by Biotechnological Approaches, 223-239, 2024
4. P Priyadharsini, K Soni, N Nirmala, SS Kumar, SS Dawn, A Bagaria, J. Arun, “Emerging Contaminants and Ways to Reduce It”, Microbial Remediation of Hazardous Chemicals from Water & Industrial Wastewater Treatment Plant, 277-298, 2024.
5. P Priyadharsini, N Nirmala, SS Kumar, K Soni, M Subathra, A Santhosh, SS Dawn, J Arun *, Ashima Bagaria “Removal of micropollutants from industrial wastewaters by conventional and advanced biological treatment processes”, Emerging Innovative Trends in the Application of Biological Processes for Industrial Wastewater Treatment, 337-361 (2024), Elsevier
6. SAA Rahman, P Priyadharsini, C Marimuthu, S Sridhar, J Arun *, “Bioremediation, phytoremediation, and mycoremediation of wastewater”, Development in Wastewater Treatment Research and Processes, 1-12 (2024), Elsevier
7. J Arun *, M Subathra, “Hydrothermal gasification of microalgal biomass for bioenergy applications” Microalgal Biomass for Bioenergy Applications, 179-190, (2023), Woodhead Publishing
8. P Priya, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, K Soni, B Ashima, SAA Rahman, J Arun *, “Application of Nanomaterials for the Removal of Heavy Metal from Wastewater” Advanced Application of Nanotechnology to Industrial Wastewater, 339-351 (2023) Springer Nature Singapore
9. C Marimuthu, J Arun *, M Subathra, P Priyadharsini, N Nirmala, S Sarojadevi “Microalgae for Treating Wastewater” Sustainable Industrial Wastewater Treatment and Pollution Control, 1-12 (2023) Springer Nature Singapore
10. SAA Rahman, P Priyadharsini, RV Deeksha, J Arun *, “Grafted Biopolymer Composites and Nanocomposites as Sustainable Corrosion Inhibitors” Grafted Biopolymers as Corrosion Inhibitors: Safety, Sustainability, and Efficiency., (2023) John Wiley & Sons
11. K Soni, P Priyadharsini, SS Dawn, N Nirmala, A Santhosh, B Ashima, J Arun *, “Phytoremediation of Metals and Radionuclides” Modern Approaches in Waste Bioremediation: Environmental Microbiology, 151-164 (2023) Springer International Publishing
12. N Nirmala, SS Dawn, J Arun *, “Bioremediation Approaches for Genomic Microalgal Applications in Wastewater Treatment” Genomics Approach to Bioremediation: Principles, Tools, and Emerging Technologies, (2023), John Wiley & Sons, Inc
13. A Ajith, J Arun *, SS Dawn, N Nirmala, “Application of membrane techniques for water and wastewater treatment” Resource Recovery in Drinking Water Treatment, 27-45, (2023) Elsevier
14. J Arun *, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, P Priyadharsini, BS Kumar, K Kabilan, “Microalgae-based processes for resource recovery from municipal wastewater treatment plants” Resource Recovery in Municipal Waste Waters, 27-40 (2023) Elsevier
15. J Arun *, KP Gopinath, SS Vigneshwar, A Swetha, “Microalgae: A Valuable Resource for Recovery of Biologically Active Algal Metabolites” Algal Metabolites, 111-126 (2023) Apple Academic Press
16. P Priyadharsini, S Sarojadevi, SA Anitha, SS Dawn, N Nirmala, J Arun *, “Waste to Chemicals” Handbook of Waste Biorefinery: Circular Economy of Renewable Energy, 505-524 (2022), Springer International Publishing
17. N Nirmala, SS Dawn, J Arun *, “Wastewater treatment by oleaginous algae and biodiesel production: Prospects and challenges” Integrated Environmental Technologies for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Development. 303-320 (2022) Elsevier
18. N Nirmala, M Subathra, S Shyam, SS Dawn, KP Gopinath, J Arun *. “Hydrothermal gasification of biomass for hydrogen production: Advances, challenges, and prospects” Innovations in Thermochemical Technologies for Biofuel Processing, 259-273 (2022) Elsevier
19. M Subathra, N Nirmala, SS Dawn, S Shyam, KP Gopinath, J Arun *, “Thermochemical and Biological Conversion of Biomass into Biofuels and Biochemicals” Progressive Thermochemical Biorefining Technologies, 1-15 (2021) CRC press
20. J Arun, KP Gopinath, “Chemical recycling of electronic-waste for clean fuel production” E-waste Recycling and Management: Present Scenarios and Environmental Issues. 111-126 (2020), Springer International Publishing
21. J Arun, V Felix, MJ Monica, KP Gopinath, “Application of Nano-Photocatalysts for Degradation and Disinfection of Wastewater” Advanced Research in Nanosciences for Water Technology, 249-261, (2019) Springer International Publishing
22. J Arun, MJ Monica, V Felix, KP Gopinath, “Immobilized Nanocatalysts for Degradation of Industrial Wastewater” Advanced Research in Nanosciences for Water Technology, 133-145 (2019)  Springer International Publishing.

Book Edited

1. Book titled “Environmental Applications of Carbon-Based Materials” Edited by J. Arun, N. Nirmala and Dawn S S, published by IGI Global publishers, 2024. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3625-0  
2. Book titled “Carbon-Based Materials and Environmental Remediation: Graphene, Biochar, and More” Edited by N. Nirmala, J. Arun and Dawn S S, published by IGI Global publishers, 2024. DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-8257-8
3. Book titled “Advances in Waste Biomass Conversion to Bioenergy” Edited by N. Nirmala, J. Arun and Dawn S S, published by IGI Global publishers, 2025 (In progress)

Awards & Honors

1. Listed in Top 2% Highly Cited Researchers by Standford University in consecutive years (2023, 2024, 2025)
2. Awarded High Impact Publications from Sathyabama Institute of Science and technology in consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025).

National/International Conference & Events Organized

1. Convener - 3rd International conference on waste, energy and environment (ICWEE-2023), organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on July 05 - 07, 2023.
2. Convener - 2nd International conference on waste, energy and environment (ICWEE-2021), organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on September 23 - 24, 2021.
3. Convener - One day Training on Detection of Heavy Metals from Wastewater using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on 21st April, 2023.
4. Convener - One day Training on Detection of Heavy Metals from Water using Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on August 26, 2022.
5. Organizer - One-day Training cum Workshop on Biomass Proximate Analysis and its Valorisation using Hydrothermal Reactor, at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on June 17, 2023.
6. Organizer - One day Training on Biomass Valorisation using Hydrothermal Reactor (HTL), at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on August 27, 2022.
7. Organizer - One day Training on Biomass Valorisation using Hydrothermal Reactor (HTL), at Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on August 29, 2022.

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Resource Person

1. Deliver an invited talk on “SDG-Cleaner Production-Renewable Energy-Resource Efficiency”, in the “ATAL-FDP waste to energy conversion a path to sustainable resource utilization”, organized by the Mohammed Sathak Engineering College, Kilakarai, Ramanathapuram, India, on September 16, 2024 to September 19, 2024.

Reviewer for International Journals

1. Journal of cleaner production
2. Biomass conversion and bioenergy
3. Fuel
4. Science of the total environment
5. Hellyon
6. International journal of hydrogen energy
7. Chemistry Africa (CHAF)
8. International Journal of Energy Research