Publications by authors named "Mahesh M Shanbhag"

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  • Perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acids (PFCAs) are stable chemicals used in various applications but are toxic and pose risks to the environment and human health, making their detection important.
  • A graphene nanosheet-based electrochemical sensor was developed to detect perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA) with high sensitivity and low detection limits.
  • The sensor showed great performance in detecting PFOA and PFDA in different environmental samples, proving its effectiveness in real-world applications.
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The present study involves detecting and determining CIP by a new electrochemical sensor based on graphene (Gr) in the presence of sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) employing voltammetric techniques. Surface morphology studies of the sensing material were analyzed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and atomic force microscope (AFM). In the electroanalysis of CIP at the developed electrode, an enhanced anodic peak response was recorded, suggesting the electro-oxidation of CIP at the electrode surface.

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The antibiotic drug trimethoprim (TMP) is used to treat bacterial infections in humans and animals, and frequently TMP is used along with sulfonamides. However, a large portion of TMP is excreted in its active state, which poses a severe problem to humans and the environment. A sensitive, rapid, cost-effective analytical tool is required to monitor the TMP concentration in biological and environmental samples.

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In recent years, an increasing amount of attention has been paid to utilizing dedicated waste biomass as a sustainable, cheap, and abundant fuel and material source. There is a tremendous opportunity for maximizing energy production by applying different reliable waste biomass as a renewable, affordable, and excellent resource. As a result of renewable hydrocarbons such as biomass, bioenergy is produced, green chemicals are manufactured, and carbon materials are made.

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Pramipexole (PMXL) belongs to the benzothiazole class of aromatic compounds and is used in treating Parkinson's disease; however, overdosage leads to some abnormal effects that could trigger severe side effects. Therefore, it demands a sensitive analytical tool for trace level detection. In this work, we successfully developed an electrochemical sensor for the trace level detection of PMXL, using the voltammetric method.

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