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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sujesh Sudarsan, Madan Kumar Shankar, Anil Kumar Belagal Motatis, Sushmitha Shankar, Darshan Krishnappa, Chakrabhavi Dhananjaya Mohan, Kanchugarakoppal S. Rangappa, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Chandra Nayaka Siddaiah
Summary: This study reports an eco-friendly synthesis of silver nanoparticles using endophytic bacteria isolated from the stem bark of Terminalia arjuna. The synthesized AgNPs were characterized for morphology, size, and antibacterial/antifungal activities. The biosynthesized AgNPs showed good antimicrobial effects against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as fungi causing plant diseases.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Abhijeet Puri, Popat Mohite, Swati Patil, Vijay R. Chidrawar, Yogesh V. Ushir, Rajesh Dodiya, Sudarshan Singh
Summary: Biogenic nanoparticle production is in demand as it is secure, has great promise, and is environmental friendly. This study successfully synthesized stable Terminalia arjuna selenium nanoparticles (TA-SeNPs) with excellent antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer activities using the bio-reduction attributes of T. arjuna bark extract. The TA-SeNPs also exhibited dose-dependent cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells and can be incorporated into a gel while retaining their antimicrobial properties and hydrophilic contact angle.
FRONTIERS IN CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jaspreet Singh, Venkatachalam Perumal, Umrao Singh, Durgesh Kumar Tripathi, Shivesh Sharma
Summary: The synthesized silver nanoparticles from bark extract of Terminalia arjuna showed significant antibacterial activity, suggesting their potential use in treating bacterial infections of the skin.
CURRENT NANOSCIENCE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Chanchal Das, Sanjay Singh, Snehasis Bhakta, Prashant Mishra, Goutam Biswas
Summary: This study presents a new approach to synthesizing Terminalia arjuna bark extract coated magnetite nanoparticles (TA@MNPs) for efficient removal of methylene blue (MB) and lead ions [Pb(II)] from wastewater. The synthesized TA@MNPs exhibited stability and high adsorption capacity for Pb(II). The results suggest that TA@MNPs could be a greener, cheaper, and convenient solution for water treatment.
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Purnimajayasree Ramesh, Arunkumar Palaniappan
Summary: The review focuses on the extraction, medicinal properties, green synthesis of nanoparticles, and formulation applications of Terminalia arjuna (TA). It emphasizes the significance of understanding TA as a cardioprotective medicinal plant and its role in green nanotechnology and formulations.
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yang Wang, Ruowen Tang, Yue Zhang, Yu Dai, Qixiang Zhou, Youjun Zhou, Chao-Guo Yan, Bing Lu, Jin Wang, Yong Yao
Summary: Metal nanoparticle catalysts have high surface-to-volume ratios and a large number of active sites, but they often aggregate during catalytic reactions, leading to a decrease in catalytic activity. In this study, a monoterpyridine-unit-functionalized pillar[5]arene was synthesized and used as anchoring sites for the preparation of well-dispersed palladium nanoparticles. The as-prepared nanoparticles were characterized and found to be excellent and reusable catalysts for the reduction of nitrophenols in aqueous solution.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Md. Johurul Islam, Nazia Khatun, Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Shahnaz Sultana, Md. Aftab Ali Shaikh, Md. Nur Amin Bitu, Fariha Chowdhury, Suravi Islam
Summary: In this study, green silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized using Psidium guajava (P. guajava) leaf extract and their antibacterial activities were investigated. The synthesis and characterization of AgNPs were carried out using various analytical techniques. The results showed that the synthesized AgNPs had a cubic structure with an average particle size of approximately 12 nm. The AgNPs exhibited good antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacterial strains. This study provides a promising method for the fabrication of eco-friendly and cost-effective AgNPs with potential applications in antibacterial coatings for cotton textiles.
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Chemistry, Physical
Sai Prasad Nayak, Lakshman K. Ventrapragada, Sai Sathish Ramamurthy, J. K. Kiran Kumar, Apparao M. Rao
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Aimon Saleem, Nimra Ehsan, Faisal Ali, Umer Younas, Adnan Ashraf, Arfaa Sajid, Faiza Imtiaz, Munawar Iqbal
Summary: ABO3-resembled perovskite oxides have been extensively used for heterogeneous catalysis and energy storage applications. In this study, lanthanum-ferrite perovskite oxide was prepared using Terminalia arjuna leaf extract and its degradation efficacy against malachite green was evaluated. The synthesized oxide exhibited excellent degradation potential and can be synthesized using a green method.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ahmed Al Saqr, El-Sayed Khafagy, Ahmed Alalaiwe, Mohammed E. Aldawsari, Saad M. Alshahrani, Md Khalid Anwer, Salman Khan, Amr S. Abu Lila, Hany H. Arab, Wael A. H. Hegazy
Summary: This study demonstrates the efficient synthesis of gold nanoparticles (GNPs) using peel extracts of Benincasa hispida, which exhibited significant antibacterial and anticancer activities. The biosynthesized GNPs showed spherical shape with an average particle size of 22.18 +/- 2 nm, and exerted cytotoxic effects on human cervical cancer cells while sparing normal cells. Such cytotoxicity was attributed to the increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Overall, B. hispida peel extracts can be a natural source of antimicrobial and anticancer agents through the synthesis of GNPs.
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Polymer Science
Ana M. Pinilla-Torres, Celia N. Sanchez-Dominguez, Karla Basilio-Bernabe, Paola Y. Carrion-Garcia, Jorge A. Roacho-Perez, Elsa N. Garza-Trevino, Hugo Gallardo-Blanco, Margarita Sanchez-Dominguez
Summary: A green synthesis method using mesquite gum (MG) as a reducing agent and steric stabilizer was proposed to obtain biocompatible gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for biomedical applications. The synthesized AuNPs@MG exhibited good colloidal stability in phosphate buffer solution (PBS), low cytotoxicity, and improved stability at a physiological pH. Characterization techniques including UV-Vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, transmission electron microscopy, scanning transmission electron microscopy, and FT-IR spectroscopy were used to analyze the synthesized AuNPs@MG.
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Environmental Sciences
Thangavel Akkini Devi, Rajendran Muthukumar Sivaraman, Seth Sheeba Thavamani, Thomas Peter Amaladhas, Mohamad S. AlSalhi, Sandhanasamy Devanesan, Maruthamuthu Murali Kannan
Summary: In this study, a green synthetic method using Sargassum ilicifolium to prepare extremely stable silver nanoparticles and gold nanoparticles was demonstrated. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized and found to have stability, bactericidal activity, and photocatalytic behavior, showing potential applications in wastewater treatment and water purification.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Mousa A. Alghuthaymi, Chandrasekaran Rajkuberan, Thiyagaraj Santhiya, Ondrej Krejcar, Kamil Kuca, Rajiv Periakaruppan, Seetharaman Prabukumar
Summary: The study successfully synthesized gold nanoparticles PtubAuNPs using Polianthes tuberosa flower extract, demonstrating excellent antibacterial activity and cytotoxicity against breast cancer cells. This indicates that PtubAuNPs have great potential as antimicrobial and anticancer agents.
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Sneha Susan Mathew, Nisha Elizabeth Sunny, Venkatkumar Shanmugam
Summary: This exploratory study investigated the effect of biosynthesized TiO(2)NPs using seed extract of Cuminum cyminum on seed germination and germination indices of Mung bean (Vigna radiata). The results showed a significant enhancement in germination indices values for Vigna radiata with effective treatment of TiO(2)NPs compared to non-treated seeds.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Polymer Science
Alexander Bunge, Teodora Radu, Gheorghe Borodi, Sanda Boca, Alexandrina Nan
Summary: This article investigates the application of poly(tartaric acid) in the synthesis of nanoparticles. Poly(tartaric acid) acts as both a reductant and a coating agent, enabling the green synthesis of various types of nanoparticles. The resulting particles exhibit different sizes and coatings, with improved dispersibility and potential for further functionalization.
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Chemistry, Applied
V Govindan, D. Joseph Daniel, H. J. Kim, K. Sankaranarayanan
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Physics, Applied
R. Packiaraj, P. Devendran, K. S. Venkatesh, S. Asath Bahadur, A. Manikandan, N. Nallamuthu
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(2019)
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V. Govindan, L. Kashinath, D. Joseph Daniel, K. Sankaranarayanan
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2019)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
V. Govindan, D. Joseph Daniel, H. J. Kim, K. Sankaranarayanan
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2019)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
S. Q. Yin, A. D. Liu, Y. Y. Zhang, K. S. Venkatesh, M. Manikandan, Y. C. Shi, P. Y. Chen, M. Z. Hou, S. Y. Shang, J. Shang, X. W. Wang
JOURNAL OF SOL-GEL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
R. Packiaraj, K. S. Venkatesh, P. Devendran, S. Asath Bahadur, N. Nallamuthu
MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING
(2020)
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Physics, Condensed Matter
X. W. Wang, Y. F. Liang, L. Y. Sun, S. Q. Guo, K. S. Venkatesh, X. E. Wang, M. Z. Hou, S. Y. Shang, J. Shang, Y. C. Hu, S. Q. Yin
PHYSICA B-CONDENSED MATTER
(2020)
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Energy & Fuels
R. Packiaraj, P. Devendran, K. S. Venkatesh, K. Mahendraprabhu, N. Nallamuthu
Summary: In this study, flower-like nano-sized nickel cobalt oxide was synthesized successfully and used in the fabrication of an asymmetric supercapacitor device. The prepared materials showed good electrochemical performance with high specific capacitance and cyclic stability. Furthermore, the asymmetric supercapacitor energy storage device achieved high specific energy and specific power values.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2021)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
R. Packiaraj, P. Devendran, K. S. Venkatesh, N. Nallamuthu
Summary: NiWO4 nanoparticles were synthesized through a simple hydrothermal route and characterized using various spectroscopic techniques. The electrochemical properties were investigated using cyclic voltammetry, charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The study provides insight into the crystallographic structures and surface morphology of the prepared NiWO4 nanoparticles.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
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Polymer Science
I Jenova, K. Venkatesh, S. Karthikeyan, S. Madeswaran, M. Arivanandhan, Sheeba D. Joice
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POLYMER-PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY AND MATERIALS
(2021)
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Energy & Fuels
R. Packiaraj, Kamaraj Mahendraprabhu, P. Devendran, N. Nallamuthu, Baskaran Palanivel, K. S. Venkatesh, Ramesh Karuppannan
Summary: This research successfully prepared single-metal oxides, binary-metal oxides, and ternary mixed-metal oxides through simple methods, showing that mixed transition-metal oxides can exhibit superior electrochemical performance compared to single and binary metal oxides by tuning their structure and properties. The fabricated electrode materials showed excellent capacitance and energy storage capabilities, making them promising for high-performance energy storage device applications.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
N. S. Palani, N. S. Kavitha, K. S. Venkatesh, K. Ashok Kumar, M. Senthilkumar, A. Pandurangan, R. Ilangovan
Summary: Two-dimensional RuO2 nanoparticle-decorated V2O5 nanoflakes were successfully synthesized by a solvothermal method, showing high charge-discharge capacity and cyclic retention. The RuO2-decorated V2O5 nanocomposite exhibited a significantly higher specific capacitance in a three-electrode system compared to pure V2O5 nanosheets, with an energy density and power density surpassing previously reported V2O5 nanostructured asymmetric supercapacitors.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Physics, Condensed Matter
N. S. Kavitha, K. S. Venkatesh, N. S. Palani, R. Ilangovan
DAE SOLID STATE PHYSICS SYMPOSIUM 2019
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Physics, Applied
N. S. Kavitha, N. S. Palani, K. S. Venkatesh, R. Ilangovan
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(2019)
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Physics, Multidisciplinary
V Govindan, K. Kulangiappar, S. Selvanayagam, B. Sridhar, K. Sankaranarayanan
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICS
(2019)
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Agricultural Engineering
Jingmo Zhou, Shubin Wu, Ying Liu
Summary: Expenditure isolation of lignin and the understanding of its structural variations during different isolation processes are crucial for the high-value utilization of lignin. This study proposed a green deep eutectic solvent (DES) consisting of choline chloride, ethylene glycol, and 4-chlorobenzene sulfonic acid for rapid lignin separation from poplar. The structural variations of DES lignin and its relationship with alkali pre-extraction of hemicellulose were investigated. The results showed that alkali pretreatment enhanced the DES separation of lignin and promoted the cleavage of specific linkages, resulting in reduced molecular weight and thermal stability of isolated DES lignin. Moreover, DES lignin obtained from integrated utilization displayed higher purity and S/G ratio compared to lignin obtained from direct DES treatment.
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(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Yuping Li, Ziyan Xie, Yun Huang, Jiangyi Zeng, Chao Yang, Ling Yuan, Ying Wang, Yongqing Li
Summary: In this study, the characteristic flavonoids (CFs) of three licorice species were identified through integrated metabolic and transcriptomic analysis. The key regulators of CF biosynthesis were also identified. These findings provide valuable information for understanding the biosynthesis of CFs and future breeding of Glycyrrhiza varieties.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Xianjie Pan, Zhaoyi Luo, Fanqi Liu, Quanqian Yi, Yanning Zeng
Summary: This study presents a novel strategy for fabricating fully bio-based epoxy vitrimers using peach gum and itaconic acid, which exhibit superior mechanical properties and thermostability. The materials were characterized and the self-healing and recycling capabilities were evaluated. The results demonstrate the potential of using these materials for sustainable industrial applications.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Mohsen Sabzi-Nojadeh, Mohammad Pouresmaeil, Mina Amani, Mehdi Younessi-Hamzekhanlu, Filippo Maggi
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Yu Liu, Lei Li, Aichen Zhao, Xiuming Song, Lulu Wei, Mengdi Fang, Chuchu Zheng, Xiaodong Zhu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of peppermint essential oil microcapsules on the unpleasant odor emissions from wax oil coated wood products. The results show that microcapsules can improve the time and stability of odor release.
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Agricultural Engineering
Mesut Budak, Mirac Kilic, Hikmet Guenal, Ismail Velik, Mesut Sirri
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Rui Tian, Yue Liu, Chao Wang, Weikun Jiang, Srinivas Janaswamy, Guihua Yang, Xingxiang Ji, Gaojin Lyu
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(2024)
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Agricultural Engineering
Marcos Vinicius Silva de Andrade, Simone Ribeiro Lucho, Renato Delmondez de Castro, Paulo Roberto Ribeiro
Summary: Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni, commonly known as stevia, is a widely cultivated shrub with highly sweetening metabolites. It has gained significant interest in the food and beverage industries due to its extremely sweet taste and various health benefits. Researchers are currently focused on studying biotechnological strategies to enhance the biosynthesis of stevia plant metabolites for improved cultivation and production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Eleonora Cintura, Paulina Faria, Luisa Molari, Luca Barbaresi, Dario D'Orazio, Lina Nunes
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Stiina Kotiranta, Juha-Matti Pihlava, Titta Kotilainen, Pauliina Palonen
Summary: The effect of light spectra, particularly far-red and short wavelength radiation, on the growth and secondary metabolites of cannabis is significant. Altering the R:FR ratio can increase the concentration and yield of secondary metabolites, while short wavelength radiation does not significantly affect plant morphology and secondary metabolite concentrations.
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Xuze Liu, Fangmin Liang, Jinyuan Cheng, Xuelian Zhou, Jia Wang, Guigan Fang, Kuizhong Shen, Xianzhi Meng, Chen Huang, Arthur J. Ragauskas
Summary: A novel Na2S-facilitated DES pretreatment method was proposed to fractionate moso bamboo, which achieved high lignin removal and preserved most cellulose and hemicellulose with excellent enzymatic digestibility.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Zechun Ren, Xinyuan Zhou, Kejiao Ding, Tong Ji, Hao Sun, Xiang Chi, Yunzhao Wei, Min Xu
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Yurany Camacho Ardila, Jaiver Efren Jaimes Figueroa, Maria Regina Wolf Maciel
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Xiaohan Chen, Xianke Wang, Lili Shang, Xinxin Ma, Changhua Fang, Benhua Fei, Huanrong Liu, Shuqin Zhang
Summary: This study focuses on the comprehensive characterization of the three-dimensional (3D) structure of bamboo parenchyma and the evaluation of its tensile and compressive properties, as well as the analysis of its failure mechanisms. The study found that the measured tensile strength and elastic modulus of the parenchyma tissue are 48.81 MPa and 706.48 MPa, respectively. Compression failure modes in parenchyma tissue encompass compression bending and cell fracture, shear failure of the middle lamella, and detachment and debonding of the cell wall.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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Agricultural Engineering
Tianfeng Liu, Yuxin Liu, Yunlin Fu, Mengji Qiao, Penglian Wei, Zhigao Liu, Yingjian Li
Summary: This study explored the formation mechanism of agarwood induced by fungus and its potential application in high-quality and high-yielding agarwood production. The results showed that the transition layer played a critical role in the continuous accumulation of agarwood, and the parenchyma cells of the xylem rays and interxylary phloem were the main action site of fungus. The accumulation and distribution of chemical composition in different layers were also investigated. The study identified the drivers of specific compounds and provided a theoretical foundation for future agarwood production.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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