Book Chapters

Book

1.   Bhattacharyya, B. C., and Banerjee, R., (2007), “Environmental Biotechnology” published by Oxford University Press, New Delhi.

2.   Banerjee, R., Garlapati, V. K., and Kumar, S. P. J., (2019), “OMICS-Based Approaches in Plant Biotechnology” published by John Wiley & Sons, USA.

3.   Dourado, Fernando., Miguel Gama., Banerjee, R., Das, M., (2026), “Bacterial Cellulose”, published by Springer.

Chapters in the Books and Proceedings

1.      Das, M., Khamaru, D., Nayak, B., Saini, A., Santra, S., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Bioflocculants: Nature, Functions, and Applications. In Bioflocculants for Wastewater Treatment, 621-653. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

2.      Das, M., Khamaru, D., Saini, A., Singh, J., Santra, S., and Banerjee, R., (2025). From Contamination to Cleanup: Microbial and Plant Systems for Bioremediation of Toxic Dyes and Heavy Metals from Industrial Waste. Sustainable Effluent Treatment and Resource Recovery, Volume 1, 279-310. American Chemical Society.

3.      Das, M., Santra, S., Singh, J., Kumar, G. V., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Polylactic Acid Nanocomposite Membranes: Harnessing Green Chemistry for Efficient Effluent Management. In Sustainable Effluent Treatment and Resource Recovery, Volume 2, 33-59. American Chemical Society.

4.        Das, M., Khamaru, D., Santra, S., Lalsangi, S., Gupta, R., Das, S., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Architectural Marvel: Biofilm Formation. In Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology (pp. 27-50). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

5.        Das, M., Santra, S., Jayaseelan, P., Khamaru, D., Das, S., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Aroma Amplification by Biofilm. In Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology (pp. 149-174). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

6.      Das, M., Santra, S., Mukherjee, S., Khamaru, D., Das, S., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Resilience and Adaptability of Biofilm. In Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology (pp. 101-131). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

7.      Das, M., Khamaru, D., Santra, S., Gupta, R., Das, S., and Banerjee, R., (2025). The Enigmatic World of Biofilm. In Biofilm Applications to Revolutionize Food Technology (pp. 1-26). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

8.      Das, M., Lalsangi, S., Santra, S., Khamaru, D., Singh, M., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Petals of Potency: Navigating the Bioactive Landscape of Coffee Flowers. In Bioactive Ingredients for Healthcare Industry Volume 1: Extraction strategies, Stability and Medicinal Properties (pp. 267-295). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

9.      Das, M., Lalsangi, S., Santra, S., Sachdeva, V., and Banerjee, R., (2025). The Sensual Spice: Exploring Saffron as an Aphrodisiac. In Bioactive Ingredients for Healthcare Industry Volume 1: Extraction strategies, Stability and Medicinal Properties (pp. 251-266). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

10.  Das, M., Santra, S., Lalsangi, S. B., Khamaru, D., Chakraborty, A., Jayaseelan, P., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Microbiota of Livestock. In Biofilm Associated Livestock Diseases and their Management (pp. 513-550). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

11.  Das, M., Santra, S., Khamaru, D., Jayaseelan, P., Lalsangi, S. B., and Banerjee, R., (2025). Healthy gut: A wellness factor for humans. In Advancing Science and Innovation in Healthcare Research (pp. 317-340). Academic Press.

12.  Das, M., Santra, S., Chakraborty, M., and Banerjee, R., (2024). Systematic Utilization of Carbohydrate-Rich Residues by Microbial Enzymes-Based Processing Technology: A Biorefinery Concept. In Agro-waste to Microbe Assisted Value Added Product: Challenges and Future Prospects: Recent Developments in Agro-waste Valorization Research (pp. 175-197). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

13.  Das, M., Santra, S., Chakraborty, M., Biswas, P., Dey, S., Pal, A., and Banerjee, R., (2024). Fundamental Structure, Composition and Cutting-Edge Applications of Polysaccharides in the Contemporary Context. In Agro-waste to Microbe Assisted Value Added Product: Challenges and Future Prospects: Recent Developments in Agro-waste Valorization Research (pp. 1-38). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.

14.  Rajlakshmi, Jayaseelan, P., and Banerjee, R., (2024). Plastic waste as a novel substrate for industrial biotechnology. In Processing of Biomass Waste (pp. 245-262). Elsevier.

15.  Banerjee, S., Dey, S., and Banerjee, R., (2024). Lignocellulosic wastes: different dimensions to a sustainable 2 G bioethanol production. In Processing of Biomass Waste (pp. 135-149). Elsevier.

16.  Saravanabhupathy, S., Dutta, S., and Banerjee, R., (2024). Biodiesel from lipid-rich wastes: prospects and challenges in commercialization. Processing of Biomass Waste, 151-163.

17.  Saravanabhupathy, S., Rajlakshmi, Santra, S., Das, M., Dey, S., Banerjee, S., Mahle, R. and Banerjee, R., (2023). Algal microbial symbiotic system-from a biological process to biorefinery. In Industrial Wastewater Reuse: Applications, Prospects and Challenges (pp. 421-467). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

18.  Das, M., Santra, S., Rajlakshmi, Saravanabhupathy, S., Dey, S., Banerjee, S., and Banerjee, R., (2023). Lactic acid production from fungal machineries and mechanism of PLA synthesis: application of AI-based technology for improved productivity. In Fungi and Fungal Products in Human Welfare and Biotechnology (pp. 211-256). Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.

19.  Jadhav, D. A., Dutta, S., Sherpa, K. C., Jayaswal, K., Saravanabhupathy, S., Mohanty, K. T., Banerjee, R., Kumar, J. and Rajak, R.C., (2023). Co-digestion processes of waste: Status and perspective. In Bio-Based Materials and Waste for Energy Generation and Resource Management (pp. 207-241). Elsevier.

20.  Upadrasta, L., Garlapati, V. K., Lakdawala, N., and Banerjee, R., (2022). Enzyme-Triggered Hydrogels for Pharmaceutical and Food Applications. In Research Anthology on Recent Advancements in Ethnopharmacology and Nutraceuticals (pp. 1203-1221). IGI Global.

21.  Upadrasta, L., Garlapati, V. K., Lakdawala, N., and Banerjee, R., (2022). Enzyme-Triggered Hydrogels for Pharmaceutical and Food Applications. In Research Anthology on Recent Advancements in Ethnopharmacology and Nutraceuticals (pp. 1203-1221). IGI Global.

22.  Buda, P., Srivastava, A., Bano, S., Dev, T., Brahma, R., and Banerjee, R., (2022). Wastes to Wealth for Bioenergy Generation. In Treatment and Disposal of Solid and Hazardous Wastes (pp. 211-231). Cham: Springer International Publishing.

23.  Bhowmick, G. D., Ghangrekar, M. M., and Banerjee, R., (2021). Improved wastewater treatment by using integrated microbial fuel cell-membrane bioreactor system along with ruthenium/activated carbon cathode catalyst to enhance bio-energy recovery. Climate Impacts on Water Resources in India: Environment and Health, 183-192.

24.  Biswas, P., Mukherjee, G., Singh, J., Rastogi, A., and Banerjee, R., (2021). Enzymes in health care: Cost-effective production and applications of therapeutic enzymes in health care sector. Bioprospecting of enzymes in industry, Healthcare and Sustainable Environment, 291-314.

25.  Jeevan, Kumar., S. P., Avanthi, A., Chintagunta, A. D., Gupta, A., and Banerjee, R., (2020). Oleaginous lipid: a drive to synthesize and utilize as biodiesel. Practices and Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy: A Systems Thinking Approach, 105-129.

26.  Jacob, S., Upadrasta, L., and Banerjee, R., (2020). Bottlenecks in biomethane production from agro-industrial wastes through anaerobic digestion. Practices and Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy: A Systems Thinking Approach, 75-104.

27.  Rajeswari, G., Jacob, S., and Banerjee, R., (2019). Perspective of liquid and gaseous fuel production from aquatic energy crops. In Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass (pp. 167-182). Apple Academic Press.

28.  Jacob, S., and Banerjee, R., (2019). Implication of Anaerobic Digestion for Large-Scale Implementations. In Sustainable Biofuel and Biomass (pp. 225-244). Apple Academic Press.

29.  Kundu, D., Das, M., Mahle, R., Biswas, P., Karmakar, S. and Banerjee, R., (2019). “Citrus fruits” In book: Valorization of fruit processing by-products, Elsevier Publishers, edited by Galanakis, C. pp. 145-166.

30.  Singh, J., Kundu, D., Das, M., and Banerjee, R., (2019). Enzymatic processing of juice from fruits/vegetables: An emerging trend and cutting edge research in food biotechnology. Enzymes in food biotechnology, 419-432.

31.  Kundu, D., Singh, J., Das, M., Rastogi, A., and Banerjee, R., (2018). A sustainable process for nutrient enriched fruit juice processing: an enzymatic venture. Principles and Applications of Fermentation Technology, 387-400.

32.  Das, M., Kundu, D., Rastogi, A., Singh, J., and Banerjee, R., (2018). Biotechnological Exploitation of Poly‐Lactide Produced from Cost Effective Lactic Acid. Principles and Applications of Fermentation Technology, 401-416.

33.  Singh, J., Rastogi, A., Kundu, D., Das, M., and Banerjee, R., (2018). A new perspective on fermented protein rich food and its health benefits. Principles and Applications of Fermentation Technology, 417-436.

34.  Rastogi, A., Singh, J., Das, M., Kundu, D., and Banerjee, R., (2018). An understanding of bacterial cellulose and its potential impact on industrial applications. In Principles and applications of fermentation technology. Hoboken: Wiley.

35.  Althuri, A., Chintagunta, A. D., Sherpa, K. C., and Banerjee, R., (2018). Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of lignocellulosic biomass. Biorefining of Biomass to Biofuels: Opportunities and Perception, 265-285.

36.  Gujjala, L. K., Kumar, S., Rajak, R. C., and Banerjee, R., (2018). Bioalkanes and Bioalkenes: An Ecofriendly and Alternate Fuel in Bioenergy Research. Biorefining of Biomass to Biofuels: Opportunities and Perception, 287-304.

37.  Althuri, A., Chintagunta, A. D., Sherpa, K. C., Rajak, R. C., Kundu, D., Singh, J., Rastogi, A. and Banerjee, R., (2017). Microbial enzymes and lignocellulosic fuel production (pp. 135-170). Scrivener Publishing LLC, USA.

38.  Garlapati, V. K., Gour, R. S., Sharma, V., Roy, L. S., Prashant, J. K. S., Prashant, J. K. S., Kant, A. and Banerjee, R., (2017). Current status of biodiesel production from microalgae in India. Advances in Biofeedstocks and Biofuels: Production Technologies for Biofuels, 2, 129-54.

39.  Kumar, S., Srinivas, G. L. K., Banerjee, R., and Banerjee, R. (2017). Lignocellulosic biomass availability map: A GIS-based approach for assessing production statistics of lignocellulosics and its application in biorefinery. Lignocellulosic Biomass Production and Industrial Applications, 197-214.

40.  Kumar, S. J., Gujjala, L. K. S., Dash, A., Talukdar, B., and Banerjee, R., (2017). Biodiesel production from lignocellulosic biomass using oleaginous microbes. Lignocellulosic biomass production and industrial applications, 65-92.

41.  Sherpa, K. C., Rajak, R. C., Banerjee, R., and Banerjee, R., (2017). Sugarcane: A potential agricultural crop for bioeconomy through biorefinery. Lignocellulosic Biomass Production and Industrial Applications, 171-196.

42.  Kumar, S., Chintagunta, A. D., Sherpa, K. C. and Banerjee, R., (2017). “Institutional waste management” In book: Advances in Solid and Hazardous Waste Management, Springer Publishers, edited by Goel, S., pp.49-63.

43.  Kuila, A., Sharma, V., Garlapati, V. K., Singh, A., Roy, L., and Banerjee, R., (2016). Present status on enzymatic hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol production. Adv Biofeedstocks Biofuels, 1, 85.

44.  Garlapati, V. K., Roy, L. S., and Banerjee, R., (2015). An overview of reactor designs for biodiesel production. Opportunities and Challenges, 221.

45.  Roy, L. S., Garlapati, V. K., and Banerjee, R., (2015). Challenges in harnessing the potential of Lignocellulosic biofuels and the probable combating strategies. Opportunities and Challenges, 171.

46.  Bishai, M., Adak, S., Upadrasta, L., and Banerjee, R., (2015). Role of lactic acid bacteria in anticarcinogenic effect on human health. Health benefits of fermented foods and beverages, 169-196.

47.  Srinivas, G. L. K., Rajak, R. C., Sherpa, K. C., Kumar, S. and Banerjee, R., (2014). “Non-edible lignocellulosics to bioethanol: a potential, eco-friendly and cost effective approach” In book: Practices and Perspectives in Sustainable Bioenergy: A Systems Thinking Approach, Springer Publishers, edited by Mitra, M. and Nagchaudhary, A.

48.  Singh, A., Adak, S. and Banerjee, R., (2013). “Non-dairy probiotic beverages as a potent functional food” In book: Advances in Industrial Biotechnology, ICIB- 2012, IK International Publishing House Pvt. Ltd, edited by Singh, R. S., Pandey, A., and Larroche, C. J., pp. 219-232.

49.  Singh, A., Das, M., Bal, S. and Banerjee, R., (2013). “Rice processing” In book: Engineering Aspects of Cereals and Cereal based Products, CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, Edited by Raquel de Pinho Ferreira Guine and Paula Maria dos Reis Correia, pp. 71-96.

50.  Singh, A. and Banerjee, R., (2012). “Ragi: a potent functional food adjunct” In book: The Food Marketing and Technology, LB Associates Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, pp. 20-21.

51.  Mukhopadhyay, M., Singh, A. and Banerjee R., (2012). “Oleaginous fungi: a solution to oil crisis” In book: Microorganism in Environmental Management: Microbes and Environment, Springerlink, Netherland, edited by Satyanarayana, T., Johri, B. N. and Prakash, A., pp. 403-414.

52.  Adak, S., Upadrasta, L., Kumar, S. J., Soni, R., and Banerjee, R., (2011). Quorum quenching–an alternative antimicrobial therapeutics. Science against microbial pathogens: communicating current research and technological advances. Formatex Research Center, Badajoz, 586, 93.Lakshmishri, U., Banerjee, R., and Pandey, S. (2011). Biocatalysts for greener solutions. Green chemistry for environmental remediation, 479-504.

53.  Selvi, V. A., Ram, L. C., Banerjee, R., and Masto, R. E., (2011). “Coal extraction: biodepolymerization of low rank Indian coal for the production of liquid and gaseous fuels and other value-added products” In book: Coal Extraction, Nova Science Publishers, edited by Stewart, J. J., pp. 91-121.

54.  Upadrasta, L., Mukhopadhyay, M., and Banerjee, R., (2011). Tannins: Chemistry, biological properties and biodegradation. Chemistry and biotechnology of polypherwls. 1st ed. Cibet Publishing House, India.

55.  Kuila, A., Mukhopadhyay, M. and Banerjee, R., (2011). “Selenium toxicity” In book: Human and Animal Health: Environmental Perspectives, Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi, edited by Garg, S. R., pp. 111-119.

56.  Bhattacharya, S.S., Gupta, S. and Banerjee, R., (2011). “Xenobiotics remediation through bioreactors” In book: Human and Animal Health: Environmental Perspectives, Satish Serial Publishing House, Delhi, edited by Garg, S. R., pp. 197-208.

57.  Bhattacharya, S.S., Chakrabarty, M. and Banerjee, R., (2011). “Tannery waste and its remediation” In book: Environmental Security: Human and Animal Health, IBDC Publisher, Lucknow, edited by Garg S R, pp. 147-160.

58.  Mukhopadhyay, M., Kuila, A. and Banerjee, R., (2009). “Biodepolymerization of lignocellulosics and its kinetics for ethanol production” In book: Bioprocess and Bioproducts Technology Trends and Opportunities, Asiatech Publishers Inc., Delhi, edited by Biswas, S., Kausik, N. and Pandey, A., pp. 134-155.

59.  Bhanja, T., Das, M. and Banerjee, R., (2008). “Downstream processing of biologicals: a strategic approach” In book: Advances in Fermentation Technology, Asiatech Publishers Inc., New Delhi, Edited by Pandey, A., Larroche, C. J., Soccol, C. R. and Dussap, C., pp. 256-287.

60.  Banerjee, R., (2008). “Lignin degrading enzymes” In book: Bioprocess and Bioproducts- Emerging Trends, TIFAC, New Delhi, Edited by Biswas, S., Kausik, N. and Pandey, A., pp. 149-164.

61.  Das, M., Rout, S. and Banerjee, R., (2005). “Plant microbe interaction”, In book: Plant Biotechnology, Elsevier Publication.

62.  Banerjee, R., (2004). “Proteases” In book: Concise Encyclopedia of Bioresource Technology, The Haworth Reference Press, New York, Edited by Pandey A, pp. 578-584.

63.  Banerjee, R., (2004). “Gallic acid” In book: Concise Encyclopedia of Bioresource Technology, The Haworth Reference Press, New York, Edited by Pandey, A., pp. 629-634.

64.  Banerjee, R., (2004). “Isolation and purification of enzymes” In book: Enzyme Technology, Asiatech Publisher, New Delhi, Edited by Pandey, A., Webb, C., Soccol, C. R. and Larroche, C., pp. 510-527.

65.  Pandey, A., Nampoothiri, K. M., and Banerjee, R., (2004). “Biotechnology in India” In book: Biotechnological Advances and Applications in Bioconversion of Renewable Raw Material, Döring DRUCK Publisher, Braunschweig, Germany, Edited by Jonas, R., Pandey, A. and Tharun, G., pp. 53-56.

66.  Nanda, R. K. and Banerjee, R., (2004). “Production purification, biochemical characterization and secondary structure study of tannase from different fungal species” In book: Natural Resources Engineering and Management and Agro-environmental Engineering, Anamaya Publisher, New Delhi, Chapter 58, pp. 402-409.

67.  Kar, B., Banerjee, R., and Bhattacharyya, B. C., (1998). “Biotransformation of tannic acid to gallic acid by solid state fermentation” In book: Advances in Biotechnology, Educational Publishers and Distributor, Kerala, Edited by Pandey, A., pp. 67-74.

68.  Bandopadhyay, K., Banerjee, R., and Bhattacharyya, B. C., (1991). “Studies on the purification of protease produced by the fungus Rhizopus oryzae (RO, IIT KGP)”, In book: Downstream Processing in Biotechnology, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd. New Delhi, pp. 139-143.