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1094 articles for “bio”
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Sourdough in Bread-Making: An Ancient Technology to Solve Modern Issues
Abstract: The production of sourdough can be traced back to ancient times. It is a mixture of flour and water, fermented with lactic acid bacteria. Use of sourdough to improve texture and palatability of cereal products is gaining importance. In addition to providing structure, texture and aroma to rye and wheat breads, sourdough also improves the nutritional quality and provides health benefits. It can retard starch digestibility leading to lower glycemic …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 Read article
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Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract: Drug delivery is the strategy or procedure of overseeing a pharmaceutical compound to accomplish a restorative impact in human or animals. For the treatment of human illnesses, nasal and pneumonic routes of drug delivery are increasing expanding significance. These routes give promising contrasting options to parenteral drug delivery especially for peptide and protein therapeutics. For this reason, a few drug delivery frameworks have been figured and are being explored for …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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An Overview of L-Ascorbic Acid Production and Its Applications
Abstract: L-Ascorbic acid is the usually utilized chemical name for the water soluble vitamin C. This vitamin frames a redox system and takes an interest in a few biological procedures. It is personally required in the biosynthesis of collagen, the richest protein in the human body.
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Nutraceuticals – A Review
Abstract: Nutraceuticals are the diverse product category with various synonyms used internationally. The term 'nutraceutical' has been part of the industry lexicon for a decade. Nutraceuticals are functional food ingredients and dietary supplements that are potential for health promotion and disease risk reduction. Although a myriad of bioactives are known to render the expected beneficial effects, the mechanisms involved are varied and may work individually or collectively in providing the effects. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Increased Efficiency and Shelf Life of Functional Foods Through Nanoparticle-Based Products in Food Packing and Processing Industries
Abstract: In recent years there is an upsurge in food industries as numerous food products are launched to enhance its shelf life and storage efficiency. In resolving these issues nanotechnology especially in food sector including food processing, food monitoring, food packaging, development of food modifying colors, production of functional foods, nutritional or flavoring properties according to a dietary need of a person as well as production of stronger coloring, flavorings and …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 39–44 Read article
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Use of Micro- and Nanobubble in Waste Water Treatment Technology – Review
Abstract: ABSTRACT The environmental nanotechnology is a technical discipline which research features of natural and man-made nanomaterials, applications, techniques for their characterization, integration processes and transformation into ecosystems. Microbubbles have the capability to change the normal characteristic of water. The microbubbles (MBs) have diameter more than 100 μm, the micro-nanobubbles (MNBs) have diameter between 1 to 100 μm and the nanobubbles (NBs) have diameter less than 1 μm within the fluid …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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High-Performance Thin-Layer Chirography Detection of Ethambutol
Abstract: Ethambutol belongs to the class of organic compounds known as 1, 2 amino alcohols. Being a medication, it is primarily used to treat tuberculosis. Its route of administration is oral. It is readily absorbed by gastrointestinal tract and 50% excreted unchanged by urine. Capacity of protein binding is 20–30%. It is antitubercular agent i.e. inhibiting the synthesis of spermidine in myobacteria also inhibits the transfer of mycolic acids into cell …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–33 Read article
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Study of Urban Kitchen Waste Disposal in Mumbai
Abstract: Solid waste management is one of the most essential services for maintaining the quality of life of the people in the urban areas and protecting our environment. Composting is a process that progresses in stages and at each stage, certain types of microbes enter the pile and break down the organic waste without intervention in 60 days. When mixed with soil, compost promotes proper balance between air and water in …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 36–42 Read article
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Solid Waste Management
Abstract: At presently every day, we are confronting an issue with respect to the administration of waste produced on a daily basis. This includes solid waste from commercial zone, industrial zone and residential zone. Among all these, waste administration from the private zone requires urgent action because in such cases this waste is not legitimately arranged every day. At this point it will cause issues to general well being. This paper …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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A Review on the Toxicity and Effects of Heavy Metals on Environment and Health
Abstract: Heavy metals are those metals which have a specific density greater than 5g/〖cm〗^3. They are found naturally as well as manufactured artficially. The heavy metals have an adverse action on environment and on the human beings. This review is going to describe the effects of heavy metals on the humans and environment. The toxicity of some heavy metals that are abundant in our environment has also been described. This review …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 17–28 Read article
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Harvesting of Solar Energy in Nanotechnology
Abstract: Nanotechnology is an impressive technology that resolved the energy related problem to provides a wide range of resources. Many appliances and increasing mechanism may be less as compared to 100 nm, for this purpose it provides an innovative tradition in the direction of storation, catch in addition to convert the power through different mechanism. The sun has an enormous quantity of a force that may be obtained from side to …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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Effect of Pretreatment of Wheat Bran for the Production of Glucoamylase by Aspergillus niger
Abstract: ABSTRACTWheat bran is a complex food waste which contain different nutritional compound in complex form. Microorganisms are not able to utilize these complex foods. The complex food of wheat bran can be simplified by pretreatment method. In this present study the wheat bran are treated with acid and alkali for hydrolysis of complex food in to simple food and then the production of glucoamylase were carried out by Aspergillus Niger. …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Studies on TPC and TTC analysis from Syzygium cumini seeds through extraction and fermentation
Abstract: Syzygium cumini is the scientific name for the Java plum, a kind of medicinal plant. The plant can be found all over the plains of India, all the way to its southernmost point. This plant contains phenolic compounds, tannins, glucoside, myrecetin, ellagic acid, anthocyanins, kaemferol, and isoquercetin among other phytochemicals. It shows various pharmacological activities like Anti- inflammatory activity, Anti- Oxidant activity, Anti-microbial activity, Hepatoprotective activity and Anti Ulcer/colitis activities …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Botanicals Insecticides – A Source of Weapons against Pests and Insects of Plants
Abstract: In agricultural crop production, the synthetic pesticides and insecticides are used which has got occasionally carcinogenic and residual toxic effects. The disproportionate use of it also causes severe health risks to human life, livestocks, fishes, birds, wild life and animals. Therefore, there is an immediate requirement for unconventional nontoxic pesticides. The tropical plants are natural rich source of phytochemicals having antimicrobial and biological properties. Green plants are natural biochemical factories. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Hydrogels Based on Guar Gum: A Review
Abstract: Polysaccharide-based hydrogels are potential materials for wide range of medical applications i.e., tissue engineering, controlled drug delivery and local therapy etc. An interesting fact related to hydrogels is their ability to be injected without any modification in their chemical, mechanical and/or biological properties, due to their thixotropic behavior. It is also feasible to alter the rheological and chemical-physical properties of polysaccharide hydrogels by modifying the cross-linking agents and exploiting their …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Basics of anti-erosion protection of cultivated soils of mountain and Foothill areas of Azerbaijan
Abstract: Abstract : The article deals with the problem of protection of soil from erosion soil erosion Problems. There is an urgent task of national importance, a decision that deepens year by year. Admittedly, it is associated with both the knowledge of the outstanding role of the soil in the life of the biosphere, and recognizing that allowing 43.3% of the whole territory of Azerbaijan have experienced any type of erosion. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–22 Read article
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Short Review on Indoor Farming a Future of the Country
Abstract: We are currently confronted with unstoppable tendencies in population growth, water scarcity, urbanization, and ongoing and persistent climatic change. All of these factors lead to dwindling arable land stocks per person. Land resources for agriculture are dwindling, and officials in the country are grappling with issues of sustainability and feeding the country's fast rising population. Exemplified urban vertical farming is the ideal approach for increasing food production in the future. …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Organic Farming for Future Aspects: A Review
Abstract: Agriculture, integral to the economies of developed and developing nations, has a rich history shaping human societies. However, modern practices pose environmental challenges, impacting nutrient cycles, soil erosion, and carbon sequestration. Organic farming emerges as a vital solution, minimizing ecological impact through sustainable practices, preserving natural cycles, and potentially enhancing food quality. As a cornerstone of sustainable development, organic farming addresses the urgent need for environmentally conscious agricultural methods. Additionally, …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–34 Read article
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Green synthesis of copper nanoparticles using methanol extract of Passiflora foetida and its drug delivery applications
Abstract: The present study outlines a green synthetic approach on copper nanoparticles by mixing the copper salt solution with a methanol extract of leaves of Passiflora foetida. The plant extract play as a reducing agent for copper ions in copper solution into copper nanoparticles providing a safer process. The plant extract contains numerous secondary metabolites involving in the reduction of copper ions into forming nanoparticles. The spectroscopic analysis of green synthesized …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–52 Read article
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Revolutionizing Nanoparticle’s Synthesis Through Green Chemistry: A Brief Review
Abstract: Abstract Nanotechnology has experienced remarkable strides in response to the pressing need for environmentally friendly synthesis routes, with a paramount focus on minimizing deleterious by-products. This paradigm shift has galvanized researchers to delve into green biotechnology alternatives, harnessing the potential of plant extracts to reduce metal ions efficiently and yield green nanoparticles. These resultant nanoparticles not only showcase significant potential as antimicrobial agents but also hold profound implications for advancements …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–37 Read article