Biomaterials and Nano-Technology Laboratory
BMNT LABORATORY
Biomaterials and Nano-Technology Laboratory
Research and innovation in sustainable forest-based biomaterials and nanotechnology to develop high-performance, eco-friendly materials for environmental remediation, energy and advanced material applications.
- Sustainable bio-materials development
- Biomass derived nanomaterials
- Surface modification and functional coatings
- Biomass valorization and resource recovery
LEADERSHIP
Laboratory In-charge
Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai, Asst. Professor
Forest Biomaterials Science and Engineering
INFRASTRUCTURE
Major Instruments
Vacuum Oven
Universal Testing Machine
Convection oven
Overhead stirrer, heating mantle and hot plate with stirrer
Atmospheric Muffle Furnace
Hot Plate with Stirrer
Laboratory setup
Laboratory Fumehood
RESEARCH PIPELINE
Ongoing Research in BMNT Laboratory
Green Treatment to improve resistance of Bambusa neutans and Bambusa balcooa against fungal degredation and UV exposure (PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai
Researchers: Dr. Sudip Pandey, Kishor Timsina, Hari Prasad Devkota, Ms. Binita Silwal
Date of initiation: 2024
Chemical Profiling and Protective Performance of Waste-Derived Pine Tar in Wood Treatment (PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai
Researchers: Dr. Sudip Pandey, Ms. Sadikshya Chaulagain
Date of initiation: 2025
Fatty Acid Profile and Antioxidant Activity of Prinsepia utilis Royle Oil with In Silico Screening as Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (Co-PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sabina Shrestha
Researchers: Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai, Dr. Jhashanath Adhikari Subin, Dr. Bishnu Prasad Marasini, Mr. Nawaraj Pandey
Date of initiation: 2024
Funded by: MBUST
Major components of ginger varities from Nepal-characterization and application for skin care products and remedy for acne (Co-PI)
Principal Investigator: Dr. Sabina Shrestha
Researchers: Dr. Sudip Pandey, Dr. Saurabha Bhattarai, Ms. Sanju Sah
Date of initiation: 2025
Funded by: MBUST
Students Involved in Research
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Binita Silwal - Green treatment of bamboo species
(binita.silwal@mbust.edu.np) -
Nawaraj Pandey - Utilization of Principia Utilis Royle oil
(nawaraj.pandey@mbust.edu.np) -
Sadikshya Chaulagain - Different treatment approaches of soft and hard wood species
(sadikshya.chaulagain@mbust.edu.np) -
Sanju Sah - Microscopic study of ginger
(sanju.sah@mbust.edu.np)
Our Collaborators
Larke Himal Jadibuti Udhyog Pvt. Ltd.
Mushroom Laboratory, Organic Agriculture Laboratory, MBUST
Plant Protection Biological Control Laboratory, MBUST