Multi-pollutants (organic and inorganic) removal potential of scenedesmus species on municipal sewage water and analyzed their phycoremediation mechanisms.

Municipal sledge water is a combination of residential wastewater, industrial effluent, and precipitation water. The water quality parameters analyses results demonstrated that most of the parameters (pH: 5.6 ± 0.

Biosorption potential of viable and dead Aspergillus flavus biomass on polluted pond water.

The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd (SIPCOT) Lake is never dry; it is always full of water and was recently used as a waste reservoir by the native peoples and industrialists. Thus, this investigation was performed to assess the quality of the lake water and evaluate the possible biosorption potential of Aspergillus flavus on this lake water sample through batch model biosorption study. The water quality parameters analyses revealed that the lake water has been polluted with number of contaminates which including organic and inorganic.

Phytoremediation proficiency of Jatropha gossypifolia under the influence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on metal contaminated soil.

This investigation was performed to evaluate the metal pollution and possible phytoremediation on bauxite mine surrounding farmland soil. The quality analysis results revealed that, the soil has been polluted with metals such as Al (13.25 ± 0.

Synergism and toxicity of iron nanoparticles derived from Trigonella foenum-graecum against pyrethriod treatment in S. litura and H. armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).

The tobacco cutworm, Spodoptera litura and cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) are important pests of various agricultural crops that cause sevier economic loses throughout the world. Indiscriminate and frequent use of insecticide may lead to development of resistance in these pests. Nanotechnology has given an alternative to manage and overcome insecticide resistance for pest management strategies.

A review on optimistic development of polymeric nanocomposite membrane on environmental remediation.

Current health and environmental concerns about the abundance and drawbacks of municipal wastewater as well as industrial effluent have prompted the development of novel and innovative treatment processes. A global shortage of clean water poses significant challenges to the survival of all life forms. For the removal of both biodegradable and non-biodegradable harmful wastes/pollutants from water, sophisticated wastewater treatment technologies are required.

Utilisation of persistent chemical pollutant incorporating with nanoparticles to modify the properties of geopolymer and cement concrete.

The majority of industrial products are identified as persistent organic pollutants after their date of expiry, which is highly harmful to the ecosystem and human health and also going to be banned around the world. Paint latex is one of those pollutants which become a hazardous waste material after stocking for a long time. Approximately 20% of color paints do not get used for their desired purpose after getting sold out and end up in a landfill.

Bio-functionalized copper oxide/chitosan nanocomposite using Sida cordifolia and their efficient properties of antibacterial, anticancer activity against on breast and lung cancer cell lines.

Nanoparticles synthesis from green chemistry method is gaining a lot of attention due to their non-toxic, low cost and facile. In this study, a copper oxide nanoparticle (CuO NPs) was synthesized using Sida cordifolia aqueous leaf extract and incorporated chitosan biomolecules to potential enhancing of biological properties. The CuO NPs and chitosan (CS) embedded nanocomposite was noted as CuO-CS nanocomposite, its was physicochemical characterized by using of UV-Visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) with Energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis.

E-waste management, treatment options and the impact of heavy metal extraction from e-waste on human health: Scenario in Vietnam and other countries.

Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City is the most important urban region of Vietnam, Southeast Asia. In recent times, the quantity of electronic waste (e-waste) has been growing by several thousand tonnes every year. In this research, some of the existing and developing technologies being employed for the recycling of e-waste have been reviewed.

Role of chicken fat waste and hydrogen energy ratio as the potential alternate fuel with nano-additives: Insights into resources and atmospheric remediation process.

The main focus of the study was to witness the effects of chicken waste-based biodiesel blends along with constant hydrogen injection in a modified diesel engine. Furthermore, the nanoparticle multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) effects on the engine efficiency were also examined. A series of tests was conducted in the single cylinder, water cooled engine fuelled with diesel, CB100N, CB10N, CB30N, and CB50N.

Characterization of NiONPs synthesized by aqueous extract of orange fruit waste and assessed their antimicrobial and antioxidant potential.

This research was performed to evaluate the nickel oxide nanoparticles (NiONPs) fabricating potential of orange fruit waste (OFW) aqueous extract. Moreover characterize the synthesized OFW-NiONPs through standard techniques such as UV-vis. spectrophotometer, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) analyses.

Unravelling the potential plant growth activity of halotolerant Bacillus licheniformis NJ04 isolated from soil and its possible use as a green bioinoculant on Solanum lycopersicum L.

Immensely expanding world population and narrowing arable land for agriculture is a mighty concern faced by the planet at present. One of the major reasons for decline in arable lands is the increased soil salinity, making it unfavourable for crop cultivation. Utilisation of these saline land for agriculture is possible with suitable invention for improving the soil quality.

Evaluation of cadmium tolerance and remediated efficacy of wild and mutated Enterobacter species isolated from potassium nitrate (KNO₃) processing unit contaminated soil.

The purpose of this study was to find the most cadmium (Cd) tolerant and remediated bacteria isolate from KNO processing unit contaminated soil. One isolate out of 19 isolates possessed excellent Cd tolerance than others, which was recognized as Enterobacter hormaechei SFC3 through molecular characterization (16S rRNA sequencing). The identified E.

Optimistic influence of multi-metal tolerant Bacillus species on phytoremediation potential of Chrysopogon zizanioides on metal contaminated soil.

The current study investigated the plant growth promoting (PGP) characteristics of multi-metal-tolerant Bacillus cereus and their positive effect on the physiology, biomolecule substance, and phytoremediation ability of Chrysopogon zizanioides in metal-contaminated soil. The test soil sample was detrimentally contaminated by metals including Cd (31 mg kg), Zn (7696 mg kg), Pb (326 mg kg), Mn (2519 mg kg) and Cr (302 mg kg) that exceeded Indian standards. The multi-metal-tolerant B.

Anti-diabetic efficacy and selective inhibition of methyl glyoxal, intervention with biogenic Zinc oxide nanoparticle.

Non-enzymatic glycation of biomolecules results in advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which are responsible for secondary complications in diabetes. Inhibiting methyl glyoxal (MGO) induced advanced glycation end product (AGE) formation is the only way to alleviate diabetic complications. This study aimed to look into the abilities of herbal extract Kigelia africana and K.

Fabrication of near superhydrophobic Pt-TiO hybrid nanoflake composite as food sensor in food processing industry.

The current finding reports on the development of highly ordered closely packed TiO nanotube arrays on Ti substrate via two-step anodization process. The nanotubes developed by second anodization step (TNT2) were encapsulated with Pt nanoflakes using electro-deposition followed by hydrothermal treatment process. The FE-SEM, FTIR, XRD and contact angle measurement, respectively were done to find out the morphological, functional group, phase structural and wettability of the samples.

Eco-friendly, green synthesized copper oxide nanoparticle (CuNPs) from an important medicinal plant Turnera subulata Sm. and its biological evaluation.

In this report, the green fabrication of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuNPs) using Turnera subulata leaf extract and assessed for the antibacterial and photocatalytic activities. The synthesis of CuNPs was performed using the leaves of T. subulata (TS-CuNPs) and characterized using UV-visible spectrophotometry, Fourier transforms infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX).

In vitro analysis of green synthesized copper nanoparticles using Chloroxylon swietenia leaves for dye degradation and antimicrobial application.

Green fabrication of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective method of synthesis for biomedical and bioremediation applications. In recent times, bacterial pathogens contaminating or affecting food and food crops pose the greatest threat to the food industry. In addition to this issue, synthetic dyes released from the textile and dyeing industries are polluting aquatic ecosystems and agricultural lands.

Synthesis of HAp/CS-SA composite for effective removal of highly toxic dyes in aqueous solution.

Textile industry is the major backbone of economy of the developing countries. The major problems associated in the textile factories are release of undesired dye effluents, which is a potential pollution risk for human health as well as the environmental aquatic system. The objective of this study was fabrication of a novel composite to treat textile industry effluents in an ecofriendly manner.

Comparison of three different structures of zeolites prepared by template-free hydrothermal method and its CO adsorption properties.

In this study, zeolite sodalite SOD (50NaO:AlO:5SiO), zeolite LTA (2NaO:AlO:1.926SiO) and zeolite FAU (16NaO:AlO:4SiO) of different structures were synthesized successfully through simple conventional hydrothermal crystallization technique without using any template agent. Morphological analysis of three different types of zeolites revealed that the samples exhibit three different shapes such as the "Raspberry-like", "Dice" cube like and "Octahedral" shaped morphology respectively.

Comparison of Simarouba glauca seed shell carbons for enhanced direct red 12B dye adsorption: Adsorption isotherm and kinetic studies.

This study aims at the transformation of the waste lignocellulosic biomass, Simarouba glauca seed shell obtained from biofuel industries, into a value-added adsorbent for the removal of dyes from aqueous media. The basic dye direct red (DR) 12B was adsorbed using chemically (ZnCl) and thermally activated Simarouba seed shell carbon (ZASRC and SRC, respectively). Dye removal in batch mode was studied by evaluating adsorbent dosage, contact time, pH, adsorption isotherm and kinetics.

Biosynthesis of zirconium nanoparticles (ZrO NPs) by Phyllanthus niruri extract: Characterization and its photocatalytic dye degradation activity.

The present study focused on microwave assisted synthesis of zirconium nanoparticles (ZrONPs) using leaf extract of Phyllanthus niruri as ecofriendly approach and assessed its antimicrobial and bioremediation efficiency. Visual color transition from yellow to brown indicates the formation of ZrONPs which was further substantiated by UV-Visible absorption peak at 300 nm. Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) analysis revealed that the average particle size of ZrONPs as 121.

Investigation of photocatalytic performance of titania based hybrid nanocomposite structure for dilapidation of organic contaminants.

This research paper attempt to provide the photocatalytic performance of nitrogen ion (N) entrenched anodized Ti with hydroxyapatite hybrid nano-sctructure meant for dilapidation of organic contaminant from the environment. The N was entrenched at 70 keV with varying doses (1 × 10, 5 × 10, 1 × 10 and 2.5 × 10 N/cm) into anodized Ti surface.

Synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles using Acacia falcata leaf extract and study of their anti-cancerous activity against cancerous mammalian cell lines.

This study deals with the synthesis of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAPnps) mediated by Acacia falcata leaf extract. Aggregates of needle-shaped crystalline nanostructures were confirmed by FE-SEM and TEM analysis. Well-defined rings in the SAED patterns corroborated the polycrystalline nature of the HAPnps.

Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Abutilon indicum leaves extract and their evaluation of antibacterial, anticancer in human A549 lung and MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells.

In currently, biosynthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles (CuO NPs) are most widely used numerous in biological applications such as biosensor, energy, medicine, agriculture, environmental and industrial wastewater treatment. The hierarchical CuO NPs was synthesized via green chemistry method by using of Abutilon indicum (A. indicum) leaf extract, its nontoxic, facile and low-cost approaches.

Synthesis, characterization and anticancer activity of the green-synthesized hematite nanoparticles.

The conventional synthesis of hematite nanoparticles (HNPs) is expensive and creates secondary contaminants. Therefore, to combat these issues, there is a requirement for a cheap, effective, and eco-friendly technique. Herein, HNPs were prepared using the fruit extract of Spondias pinnata - an abundant source available in Western-coastal India.