Publications

Artificial Neural Network - Multi-Objective Genetic Algorithm based optimization for the enhanced pigment accumulation in Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803

Research Paper
| May 15, 2025

Natural colorants produced by the cyanobacterium include carotenoids, chlorophyll a and phycocyanin. The current study used the Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803 to examine how abiotic stress conditions, such as low temperature as well as high light intensity, affect the pigment accumulations in comparison to the control conditions.

Efficient nutrient sequestration and biomolecule production by Chlorella Sorokiniana MSP1 cultivated in industrial wastewater

Research Paper
| May 15, 2025

The generation of industrial wastewater poses a hazardous impact on the environment. Hence, this study aims to evaluate the performance of a new isolate Chlorella sorokiniana MSP1 in sequestering nutrients: nitrogen and phosphorus from wastewater to produce protein, carbohydrate, chlorophyll, carotenoid and lipids.Industrial wastewater supplemented with different percentage of BG-11 media i.e.

Sustainable recovery of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) from coal and coal ash through urban mining: A Nature Based Solution (NBS) for circular economy

Research Paper
| May 14, 2025

The demand for rare earth elements (REEs) has surged in recent years, driven by their crucial role in various industrial applications and their uneven geological distribution. As a result, urban mining from secondary resources, particularly coal and coal ash, has gained traction as a sustainable solution within a circular economy framework. This study highlights the significant presence of REEs in coal and coal ash, revealing that certain samples contain REE concentrations that rival traditional ores.

Chemical characterization and biological activity of Curvularia Lunata, an endophytic fungus isolated from lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). Braz J Microbiol

Research Paper
| May 14, 2025

Exploration of medicinal plants for bioactive-producing endophytic fungi is a relatively unmapped source of pharmaceuti¬cally important compounds. In this study, the endophytic fungus Curvularia lunata AREF029 isolated from the medicinal plant Cymbopogon citratus (known as lemongrass) was assessed for its biological activity. The methanolic extract of AREF029 had minimum inhibition concentration (MIC) ranging from 38 to 174 μg/ml against phytopathogenic fungi Alteranria solani, Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani.

An Overview of Pigmented Bioactive Products from the Genus Cordyceps

Research Paper
| May 13, 2025

The demand for natural colorants in the food, textile, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and other industries has increased due to the adoption of environmentally friendly alternatives to non-sustainable resources. Microorganisms are preferred over other biological resources because of their high stability, water solubility, year-round availability, and cost-effectiveness. Fungi are prolific producers of a myriad of pigments with therapeutic benefits.

Financing India’s Green Transition: Challenges and Pathways

Article
| May 9, 2025

According to a report by India Briefing, the industrial sector contributes 27.63% to India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Artificial Intelligence in Climate Resilience: Evaluating Contributions to SDG 13

Research Paper
| May 1, 2025

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in artificial intelligence (AI) approaches for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 13: Climate Action. Several AI technologies, such as machine learning, deep learning neural networks, and big data analytics present new tactics to tackle the complex problems of climate change.

Burning Point: Increasing Heatwaves Threaten Lives Across India

Article
| April 30, 2025

In April 2025, Delhi experienced an intense heatwave, recording the hottest day of the year so far and the warmest night in six years. It also marked the highest maximum temperature for April in the last three years. These conditions, now becoming more frequent and severe, are a stark reminder of the urgent need to address heat-related risks.

Shifting Gears Towards Cleaner Air: Modernizing Urban Fleets for a Greener Future in India’s Million-Plus Cities

Policy brief
| April 23, 2025

In response to extreme levels of fine particulate air pollution in India and the increasing recognition of its adverse health impacts, the Indian government launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) in January 2019 (Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, 2019). The NCAP aims to improve air quality in 131 cities, including non-attainment cities and Million Plus Cities across 24 states through a multi-stakeholder engagement approach. All 131 cities have developed city Action Plans (CAPs) and are being implemented by Urban Local Bodies.

Pathways for the Indian Steel Sector: Realizing low carbon industrial clusters in eastern India through a place-based approach

Policy brief
| April 17, 2025

There is an increasing realization that effective low carbon growth of our societies requires urgent, broad-scale changes at a systemic level in how we manufacture and consume products. One such area of focus is the production of iron and steel, which among heavy industries is the largest source of CO2 emissions and the second largest energy user, responsible for around 7% of global emissions from the energy system. Iron and steel production is heavily dependent on fossil fuels due to the high heat requirements needed in these processes.