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A Descriptive Study to Assess Knowledge Regarding Bio-Medical Waste Management Among Staff Nurses Working in Selected Hospital of Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Abstract: Everywhere around the world health care personnel, including doctors, nurse and other paramedical staff are responsible for speedy recovery of their patients by maintaining clean and infection free surroundings. The use of science and technology has helped in fostering sustainable development, but at the same time, the by-products have proved highly destructive. And our medical field is no exception. Modern medical institutions have been successful in creating new technologies to …
Published in International Journal of Medical Surgical Nursing · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 6–17 Read article
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Microbial Production of Lipase Enzyme Using StrainCandida tropicalis and Its Application inBioscouring and Biodiesel
Abstract: The growing interest in lipase production is driven by the potential biotechnological applications. In present study lipase producing enzyme using strain Candida tropicalis isolates by using tributyrin agar plate method and confirmation on sprit blue agar which showed the positive result via a zone of hydrolysis. lipase enzyme was carried out by SSF and SMF showing more effective production SSF (25.97 ± 0.47 U/ml/min) as compared to SMF (10.27 ± …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Structure and dynamics of carbon dangling bonds in activated carbon materials from biomass†
Abstract: Activated carbon materials are inevitable for energy-related applications. Production of such materials from biomass is sustainable. Microporous activated carbon materials with high specific surface area and pore sizes of less than 2 nm find life-saving applications apart from their utility in environmental remediation. The free electron density of these materials is tunable and is a measure of electrical conductivity that is useful for the development of green and renewable energy …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Biotechnological and Biomaterial Innovations for Self-Care Management of Diabetes: A Study on Patient Knowledge and Attitude in Tripura
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic, with 537 million individuals affected worldwide in 2021, projected to rise to 643 million by 2030 without preventive measures. In India, one in seven diabetic adults resides, and diabetes prevalence rose from 9.3% in 2018 to 9.6% in 2022, projected to reach 10.4% by 2030. This study focused on evaluating how well diabetes patients in Tripura understand and feel about managing their self-care. Conducted …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Biogenic Silver Nanoparticles: Utilizing Vitex negundo and Eclipta prostrata for Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Activity
Abstract: This research unveils a straightforward and environmentally friendly method for producing silver nanoparticles by utilizing leaf extracts from Vitex negundo and Eclipta prostata plants. These nanoparticles are garnering significant interest due to their incorporation of biologically active plant compounds, making them ideal for green synthesis. The study highlights the efficacy of this process in creating nanoparticles with unique biological applications. Furthermore, the synthesized nanoparticles demonstrate promising antimicrobial properties and show …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Acutodesmus dimorphus: A Promising Alga for Commercial Scale Cultivation for Biofuels and Biomass
Abstract: This article summarizes the potential of fresh water microalgae Acutodesmus dimorphus (A. dimorphus) for commercial scale cultivation. Recent studies on this alga are discussed. A recently concluded field trial of genetically modified strain of this alga, when cultivated outdoor in natural environment, demonstrated that the alga was able to express the modified phenotype with no observed adverse effect on native algal species in surrounding medium. Being first such US EPA …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Bioplastics: A Review
Abstract: Plastics made from renewable biomass sources and some have been produced by processing natural biopolymers. Biodegradable bioplastics can be used to reduce the problem of plastic waste materials, which is choking the planet and damaging the ecology. The advantage of bioplastics is that they are not dependent on fossil fuels as a source of raw material. With regard to oil production, fossil fuels are a finite and irregularly divided resource …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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SYNTHESIS OF BIOGAS – A REVIEW
Abstract: Energy is universally recognized as one of the most important inputs for economic growth and human development. Every day, in our walks of life we come across food, vegetable wastes and other organic wastes that have huge potential to uplift the society in a better way, when these are transformed into useful bioenergy. To produce bioenergy from biomass one of the better options is to utilize these potential wastes to …
Published in International Journal of Agrochemistry · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 59–67 Read article
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Effect of Al2O3 and CeO2 Nanocatalysts on Biodiesel Yield from Pine and Soapnut Oils
Abstract: Abstract This study examines the influence of aluminium oxide (Al2O3) and cerium oxide (CeO2) nanocatalysts on the biodiesel yield obtained from two non-edible oils: pine oil and soapnut oil. Both oils were extracted through mechanical pressing and converted into biodiesel using the transesterification process. To understand how different process conditions, affect biodiesel production, a Box–Behnken Design (BBD) was used. Three key variables—methanol-to-oil ratio, catalyst concentration, and reaction temperature—were analyzed to …
Published in International Journal of I.C. Engines and Gas Turbines · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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3D Bioprinting Approaches Utilizing Stem Cells for Tissue Regenerative Engineering
Abstract: Recent advancements have enabled the application of three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies to biocompatible materials, cells, and supporting components, leading to the emergence of 3D bioprinting. Surgical limitations necessitate alternative methods for repairing and replacing diseased and damaged tissue. Regenerative medicine, a rapidly expanding field of research, has already seen the successful application of engineered tissues in patients. However, the demand for these tissues far exceeds the available supply, highlighting the …
Published in International Journal of Polymer Science and Engineering · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 41–61 Read article
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Structure and dynamics of carbon dangling bonds in activated carbon materials from biomass
Abstract: Active carbon materials are inevitable for energy-related applications. Production of such materials from biomass is sustainable. Microporous activated carbon materials with high specific surface area and pore sizes of less than 2 nm find life-saving applications apart from their utility in environmental remediation. The free electron density of these materials is tunable and is a measure of the electrical conductivity useful for the development of green and renewable energy sources. …
Published in International Journal of Green Chemistry · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–27 Read article
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Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Plant Extract
Abstract: In recent years, research in nanotechnology deals with the development of environmental-friendly processes for the synthesis of stable nanoparticles, possessing well-defined shapes, and controlled narrow sizes. Additionally, due to a vast demand for precious metals (like silver) in the fields such as electronics and catalysis, recovery of silver from both primary and secondary sources is of most significance. Biological recovery of precious metals with the formation of their nanoparticles is …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2015 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Role of Bioactive Compounds on Protein Utilization in Ruminants: A Review
Abstract: Insufficient nutrition is the primary drive of low productivity by ruminants. These insufficiencies can be corrected by supplementation with high-density feeds and locally available tree legumes. These tree legumes contain various types of bioactive compounds, which can be defined as secondary plant metabolites (PSM) that are extra nutritional substances having pharmacological or toxicological effects in man and animals. Besides the primary biosynthetic, the secondary metabolites are also produced within the …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Mushrooms as Bioremediation Agents
Abstract: One of the major ecological issues confronting the world today is the contamination of soil, water and air by toxic chemicals accordingly of industrialization and broad utilization of pesticides in agribusiness. Burning is right now the best and regular remediation practice yet is exorbitant as far as money and energy utilized. A rapid cost effective and biologically capable technique for tidy up is “bioremediation” which uses small scale living beings …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Theoretical Investigation of the Interactions between Cytochrome C and Some Heavy Metal Ions: A Biophysical Analysis
Abstract: Cytochrome c is located in mitochondria and has an important role in ATP synthesis. In addition to this, this molecule plays an important role in the conversion to water molecule of molecular oxygen. Using chemical equalization principles about chemical hardness and electronegativity concepts, the power of the interactions between chemical compounds, metals and ligands. In the present study, we theoretically analyzed electron transfer mechanisms and the power of the interactions …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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A Look on How Microalgae Could Be Used to Make Biofuel
Abstract: Algae's potential as a reliable biofuel source has been widely investigated. The research confirms the various steps of biofuel production and sheds light on third-generation biofuels. With a detailed investigation of the growth, extraction, and processing operations to the finished product, microalgae have now been recognised as a remarkable resource. Such in examination of translation procedures as well as the issues that arise from them is provided. Major approaches are …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Fast pyrolysis of Kaner (Thevetia peruviana) Seed to Fuel and Chemicals
Abstract: Bio-energy is now considered as having the potential to provide the major part of the projected renewable energy provisions of the future. Currently non-edible seed biomass has been considered as one of the major bio energy resource. Among the different non-edible seeds such as Jatropha, Neem, Karanja, Safflower, Pomegranate, Cherry, Mahua, Cotton etc., Kaner (Thevetia Peruviana) seed plant is a very widely available even in the tropical climate. In this …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 7–20 Read article
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Investigation into the Kinetics of Biodegradation of Crude Oil Hydrocarbon in Different Soil Types Using Aloe Vera
Abstract: A pilot study was conducted on three different soil type contaminated with crude oil bio-simulated with Aloe vera juice to examine the effect of the stimulant on the rate of degradation of the crude oil by the indigenous microbes. Soil contaminated with crude is deficient of the essential nutrients which are needed to boast the activities of the microbes which feed on the crude. These nutrients are found in Aloe …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Synthesis and Chemical Reactions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 10–21 Read article
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A Review on Applications of Bionanotechnology in Nanomedicine: A Theoretical Analysis of Drug Delivery System
Abstract: Nanotechnology is one of the most recent innovative disciplines in engineering with substantial benefits especially in nanomedicine. It holds a great potential with its application to create materials and devices within the range of the “nano” metric system. The creation of these vast materials can be applicable in diverse fields of science such as biology bionanotechnology, nanoelectronics, and nanomedicine. This field seeks to combine both engineering and medicine to solve …
Published in International journal of Nanobiotechnology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 20–27 Read article
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Antibacterial Surface
Abstract: Surface modification of different materials to provide antibacterial properties are getting great attention in the last few decades. Formation of biofilm is one of the major reason of bacterial infections of various biomaterials. Surface coating and functionalization can prevent formation of biofilm for different applications. Formation of biofilm is a complicated process which involves several phenomena occurring over a period of time. Bacterial adhesion is the first step in the …
Published in International Journal of Nanomaterials and Nanostructures · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 45–47 Read article