Research Papers

Bioprospecting Indigenous Marine Microalgae for Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Under Different Media Conditions

Jain Priyanshu, Minhas Amritpreet Kaur, Shukla Sadhana, Puri Munish, Barrow Colin J, Mandal Shovon
| 2022

Marine microalgae produce a number of valuable compounds that have significant roles in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, nutraceutical, and food industries. Although there are numerous microalgal germplasms available in the marine ecosystem, only a small number of strains have been recognized for their commercial potential. In this study, several indigenous microalgal strains were isolated from the coast of the Arabian Sea for exploring the presence and production of high-value compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs).

Algal polysaccharides for 3D printing: A review

Mandal Shovon, Negi Gurpreet Kaur, Corcoran Alina A, Agrawal Ruchi, Dubey Mukul, Hunt Ryan W
| 2022

Algae hold particular promise as a feedstock for biomaterials, as they are capable of producing a wide variety of polymers with the properties required for 3D printing. However, the use of algal polymers has been limited to alginate, agar, carrageenan, and ulvan extracted from seaweeds. Diverse algal taxa beyond seaweeds have yet to be explored. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available algal biomaterials, their properties, and emerging applications in 3D printing techniques.

Algal polysaccharides for 3D printing: A review

Mandal Shovon, Negi Gurpreet Kaur, Corcoran Alina A, Agrawal Ruchi, Dubey Mukul, Hunt Ryan W
| 2022

Algae hold particular promise as a feedstock for biomaterials, as they are capable of producing a wide variety of polymers with the properties required for 3D printing. However, the use of algal polymers has been limited to alginate, agar, carrageenan, and ulvan extracted from seaweeds. Diverse algal taxa beyond seaweeds have yet to be explored. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available algal biomaterials, their properties, and emerging applications in 3D printing techniques.

Algal polysaccharides for 3D printing: A review

Mandal Shovon, Negi Gurpreet Kaur, Corcoran Alina A, Agrawal Ruchi, Dubey Mukul, Hunt Ryan W
| 2022

Algae hold particular promise as a feedstock for biomaterials, as they are capable of producing a wide variety of polymers with the properties required for 3D printing. However, the use of algal polymers has been limited to alginate, agar, carrageenan, and ulvan extracted from seaweeds. Diverse algal taxa beyond seaweeds have yet to be explored. In this comprehensive review, we discuss available algal biomaterials, their properties, and emerging applications in 3D printing techniques.

Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries

Bhagia Samarthya, Bornani Kamlesh, Agarwal Ruchi, Satlewal Alok, Durkovi Jaroslav, Lagana Rastislav, Bhagia Meher, Yoo Chang Geun, Zhao Xianhui, Kunc Vlastimil, Pu Yunqiao, Ozcan Soydan, Ragauskas Arthur J.
| 2021

3D printing by fused deposition modeling (FDM) is an advanced additive manufacturing technology for making thermoplastic-based structures. Several studies have recently investigated 3D printing of polylactic acid (PLA) with biomass resources like cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin and whole biomass. Such biodegradable composites are better for the environment and can be used to replace non-biodegradable composites in a variety of applications. Therefore, a deep understanding of printing such biocomposites is needed for supporting such manufacturing.

Critical review of FDM 3D printing of PLA biocomposites filled with biomass resources, characterization, biodegradability, upcycling and opportunities for biorefineries

Bhagia Samarthya, Bornani Kamlesh, Agarwal Ruchi, Satlewal Alok, Durkovi Jaroslav, Lagana Rastislav, Bhagia Meher, Yoo Chang Geun, Zhao Xianhui, Kunc Vlastimil, Pu Yunqiao, Ozcan Soydan, Ragauskas Arthur J.
| 2021

Assessment of the adverse effect of crop residue burning on respiratory health: a case study of Patiala, India

Uttreja Mahima , Ghosh Sujit Kumar, Krishnan Anand, Lal Kanhaiya , Sehgal Meena
| 2022

Crop residue burning (CRB) is one of the top contributors to ambient air pollution (particulate matter 2·5 [PM2·5]) in north-western India. Despite the magnitude of the problems associated with high particulate amounts, there are few epidemiological data in India on the associated health effects of CRB, focusing on rural populations. The present study was conducted to quantify the effect of PM2·5 from CRB on the respiratory health of agricultural community in the Nabha block in Patiala, India.

Harnessing the potential of microalgal species Dunaliella: A biofuel and biocommodities perspective

Kalra Rishu, Gaur Suchitra; Goel Mayurika
| 2022

Dunaliella is a green microalgae genus that has been studied most significantly due to its ability to produce substantial amounts of industrial pigments, lipids, glycerol, vitamins, minerals, and proteins. Dunaliella's characteristic include the ability to survive in extreme saline conditions, tolerance to high temperatures, wastewater treatment, biofuel production, a unique production of secondary metabolites, and more, making this organism an ideal candidate for commercial use. Furthermore, one of the Dunaliella species, D.

Bio-Synthesis of Aspergillus terreus Mediated Gold Nanoparticle: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antifungal and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Studies

Mishra Rahul Chandra, Kalra Rishu, Dilawari Rahul , Goel Mayurika, Barrow Colin J.
| 2022

Gold nanoparticles (GNP) were bio-fabricated utilizing the methanolic extract of the endophytic isolate Aspergillus terreus. The biosynthesised gold nanoparticles (GNP023) were characterised using UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis); transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies. The bio-fabricated GNP023 displayed a sharp SPR peak at 536 nm, were spherically shaped, and had an average size between 10–16 nm.

Bio-Synthesis of Aspergillus terreus Mediated Gold Nanoparticle: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antifungal and In Vitro Cytotoxicity Studies

Mishra Rahul Chandra, Kalra Rishu, Dilawari Rahul , Goel Mayurika, Barrow Colin J.
| 2022

Gold nanoparticles (GNP) were bio-fabricated utilizing the methanolic extract of the endophytic isolate Aspergillus terreus. The biosynthesised gold nanoparticles (GNP023) were characterised using UV-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis); transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies. The bio-fabricated GNP023 displayed a sharp SPR peak at 536 nm, were spherically shaped, and had an average size between 10–16 nm.