Research Papers

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.

Microbial fuel cells for waste nutrients minimization: Recent process technologies and inputs of electrochemical active microbial system

Srivastava Rajesh K, Sarangi Prakash Kumar, Vivekanand Vivekanand , Pareek Nidhi ,Shaik Khasim Beebi, Subudhi Sanjukta
| 2022

Still, in the current period, non-renewable energy sources have contributed to fulfi ll the current energy requirement and it causes the deficit of available stocks with emission of pollutant byproducts components. In recent years, efforts were made to harness the sustainable/ renewable fuels from renewable sources/ waste, complex organic matters, including biomass at global level. Researchers have put attention on harnessing energy from wastewater and MFCs systems.

Green transformation in the iron and steel industry in India: Rethinking patterns of innovation

Mallett Alexandra and Pal Prosanto
| 2022

There is growing acknowledgement that industrial processes including the production of iron and steel are a pivotal area ripe for technological change if we are to effectively decarbonize, while concurrently industrialize countries of the Global South in a sustainable way. Innovation is an important element in advancing green (decarbonizing and reducing the environmental footprint) steel production. A narrow view of green steel production points to incremental changes that reduce carbon and other environmental footprints.

Preliminary assessment of heavy metals intake via food in CKDu affected Uddanam region of Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India

Gupta Vidhu, Lal Kanhaiya, Sehgal Meena
| 2022

The present study aimed to assess metal/heavy metal intake by the population via food environment of the Uddanam region, a hotspot for chronic kidney disease of uncertain aetiology (CKDu) in India. The food samples included rice/paddy, marine/freshwater fish, green gram/black gram (whole), and green leafy vegetables (GLVs, i.e. amaranth/spinach). These were analysed for metal/heavy metal (chromium, nickel, copper, arsenic, lead, magnesium, calcium, aluminium, manganese, iron, zinc, barium, cadmium, mercury, and uranium) content using standard procedures.

Reducing the burden of anaemia in Indian women of reproductive age with clean-air targets

Chaudhary Ekta, Dey Sagnik, Ghosh Santu , Sharma Sumit, Singh Nimish, Agarwal Shivang, Tibrewal Kushal, Venkataraman Chandra, Kurpad Anura V, Cohen Aaron J, Wang Shuxiao & Jain Srishti
| 2022

India has one of the highest (53%) global prevalences of anaemia among women of reproductive age (WRA, 15–49 years). Long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5), a type of air pollution, may increase the prevalence of anaemia through systemic inflammation. Using a linear mixed model adjusted for potential confounding factors, we show that for every 10 µg m−3 increase in ambient PM2.5 exposure, the average anaemia prevalence among Indian WRA increases by 7.23% (95% uncertainty interval, 6.82–7.63).