Publications by authors named "S V Athira"

In this work, we describe the spinon spectrum obtained in deuterated single crystals of the spin 1/2 Heisenberg antiferromagnet [Cu(μ-CO)(4-aminopyridine)(HO)] whose ground state is a Tomonaga-Luttinger liquid (TLL). High-resolution mass spectroscopy indicated at least 99.9% deuteration achieved in [Cu(μ-CO)(4-aminopyridine)(HO)] that resulted in minimal background noise arising due to an incoherent scattering cross-section of residual H atoms in inelastic neutron-scattering measurements.

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Amine functionalized bentonites were used as adsorbents for the bioremoval of Fe(III) ions, which led to the inclusion of functional groups such as -OH, -NH2, -OCH3, etc. FTIR, XRD, SEM, AFM, TG, BET, XRF, and CHNS analyzer were used to analyze the surface and textural characteristics. The influence of adsorption factors, such as pH, contact time, temperature, and initial concentration, have been investigated and tailored in batch adsorption experiments of Fe (III) metal ions.

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Metal and metal oxide nanoparticles are gaining immense attention among researchers owing to their admirable application potentials in various therapeutic events. Titanium dioxide (TiO) has been recognized as one of the leading candidates in this category and holds wide interest within the scientific community. Among the various morphological nanoforms of TiO, nanotube is grabbing remarkable attention as they have succeeded as an active vehicle in various medical procedures like intravascular stenting, drug delivery, as biosensors etc.

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  • * This study tested Tamarindus indica L. seed polysaccharides by adding them in varying amounts (0.05 to 0.30 g) to coffee effluent, finding that 0.10 g effectively reduced total dissolved solids by 55% and chemical oxygen demand by 80%.
  • * Analysis techniques indicated that the polysaccharides possess functional groups that help remove pollutants, suggesting they could be a sustainable alternative to chemical agents for treating wastewater and supporting environmental health.
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Background: Fasting is practiced by various religions in the world. The previous studies show the effect of fasting on biochemical markers in healthy subjects; however, no study is available on its effect on gene expression or epigenetic markers. In the present study, miR126, a microRNA, was measured in serum samples of healthy adult subjects, and their correlation with biochemical profile was carried out during the short-term fasting of the Navratri festival.

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