Publications by authors named "G N Mahapatra"
The optoelectronic properties of polythiophene (PT) graft block copolymers are most important for fabricating optoelectronic devices, and recently, we reported a single-pot atom-transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) technique for preparation of PT graft block copolymers between thermoresponsive poly(diethylene glycol methyl ether methacrylate) (PDEGMEM) and pH-responsive poly(dimethyl amino ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) from the PT backbone via the "" strategy with an 11 mol % contamination. A "" strategy has been opted to eliminate the contamination from the block copolymer where we synthesized poly(thiophene acetic acid) (P3TAA) followed by the coupling with PDEGMEM--PDMAEMA-Cl, PDMAEMA--PDEGMEM-Cl, and PDMAEMA--PDEGMEM-Cl copolymers, produced separately by the ATRP technique. The polymers were characterized using H NMR, SEC, etc.
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- Blood-based mitochondrial bioenergetic profiling is a practical and low-risk method for studying mitochondrial function and energy metabolism using human blood samples.
- The study employs two respirometric techniques to assess mitochondrial bioenergetics in peripheral blood mononuclear cells and platelets, revealing that female participants exhibit significantly higher respiration rates than male participants, even after adjusting for other variables.
- Findings highlight the importance of considering sex differences in mitochondrial bioenergetic profiles, particularly in the context of human health and aging research.
Noxious effect on environmental due to carbon emissions is being addressed worldwide by governments through carbon pricing instruments. Two of prevalent instruments adopted by governments are simple carbon tax and cap-and-trade policy. Effectiveness of carbon pricing instruments towards achieving reduction in carbon emissions is a matter of study on one hand.
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- Mitochondrial bioenergetics, which are essential for cellular energy production, are altered in patients with Alzheimer's disease, specifically affecting those with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia.
- The study measured mitochondrial respiration differences in blood cells from participants, finding that those with dementia showed significantly lower bioenergetics compared to those with normal cognition.
- Analysis of lipid metabolites in the participants' plasma revealed that glycocholic acid (GCA) was lower and linoleic acid (LA) was higher in dementia patients, suggesting these lipids may influence energy metabolism and cognitive status.
An overview of remote monitoring methods in biodiversity conservation.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
November 2022
Article Synopsis
- Conservation of biodiversity is essential for both human and ecological survival, but effective conservation efforts require detailed information about specific sites in need of preservation.
- The IPBES reports a record number of species threatened with extinction, highlighting inadequate global responses to these crises and the urgent need for improved monitoring techniques.
- This study reviews advanced remote monitoring methods and discusses how technologies like AI and machine learning can enhance the effectiveness of biodiversity conservation efforts.