Browsing by Author "Singh, Simranjeet"

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    Applicability of new sustainable and efficient green metal-based nanoparticles for removal of Cr(VI): Adsorption anti-microbial, and DFT studies
    (Elsevier Ltd, 2023) Singh, Simranjeet; Naik, T.S.S.K.; Thamaraiselvan, C.; Behera, S.K.; N, Pavithra.; Nath, Bidisha; Dwivedi, P.; Singh, Joginder; Ramamurthy, Praveen C.
    Artemisia absinthium leaves were utilized as a reducing agent for green synthesis of Zinc oxide nanoparticles (particle size 17 nm). Synthesized green-ZnO (g-ZnO) were characterized by SEM/EDX, FTIR, XRD, UV, and BET analyses and then further used as an adsorbent to remove Cr(VI) ions from simulated wastewater. Optimal pH, temperature and adsorbent dosage were determined through batch mode studies. High removal efficiency and adsorption capacity were observed at pH 4, 0.25 g L?1 dosage, and 25 mg L?1 concentration of Cr(VI). Experimental data were modelled with different adsorption kinetics (Elovich model, PFO, PSO, IDP model) and isotherms (Langmuir, Freundlich, and Temkin), and it was found the adsorption process was well fitted to Langmuir with an R2 value greater than>0.99. Computational calculation showed that the g-ZnO nanoparticles became ?14 times more dynamic with delocalized surface states making them a relevant platform to adsorb Cr with greater work function compatibility supporting the experimental findings. The Qmax adsorption capacity of g-ZnO was 315.46 mg g?1 from Langmuir calculations. Thermodynamic calculations reveal that the Cr (VI) adsorption process was spontaneous and endothermic, with a positive ?S value representing the disorder at the solid-solution interface during the adsorption. In addition, the present study has demonstrated that these g-ZnO nanoparticles show strong antibacterial activities against P. aeruginosa (MTCC 1688) and E. coli (MTCC 1687). Also, the novel g-ZnO adsorbent capacity to remove Cr(VI) from simulated water revealed that it could be reused at least six times with higher removal rates during regeneration experiments. The results obtained from adsorption and antimicrobial activities suggest that g-ZnO nanoparticles could be used effectively in real-time wastewater and agricultural safety applications. � 2023 Elsevier Ltd
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    Arsenic-induced responses in plants: Impacts on biochemical processes
    (wiley, 2022) Kumar, Sanjay; Rani, Varsha; Singh, Simranjeet; Kapoor, Dhriti; Dhanjal, Daljeet Singh; Thakur, Ankita; Pujari, Mamta; Ramamurthy, Praveen C.; Singh, Joginder
    Arsenic (As) overaccumulates into plants because of mineralization, mining activities, irrigation with contaminated groundwater, wood preservatives, herbicides, insecticides, and fertilization with solid municipal wastes. The state of arsenic (III) and (V) triggers an overproduction of reactive oxygen species like hydroxyl radical, oxide radical, and hydrogen peroxide, causing oxidative damage of various biochemicals like nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids. These ions also stimulate various enzymes like catalase, ascorbate peroxidase, glutathione reductase, superoxide dismutase, guaiacol peroxidase, and nonenzymatic components like glutathione, ascorbate, carotenoid, and A-tocopherol inside the plants and act as antioxidants. Therefore, the toxicity of arsenic is stated to negatively affect the productivity as well as the quality of plants and impact the well-being and health of animals and humans consuming it. With passing time, plants have started evolving and developing strategies to curb the toxic effect induced by arsenic via mechanisms like accumulation of compatible solutes (mannitol, glycine betaine, sugar, and proline), biosynthesis of polyphenols, compartmentalization, and metal-binding proteins. Moreover, exogenous application of nitric oxide (NO), phosphate, proline, and potassium has been reported to reduce arsenic toxicity substantially. In this chapter, we explored the effects of arsenic on biochemical processes, oxidative stress, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism, and protein metabolism in arsenic-induced plants. We also discussed some directions to uncover the precise molecular mechanism involved in ameliorating arsenic-induced toxicity responses in different plants. � 2023 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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    Removal of Pb ions using green Co3O4 nanoparticles: Simulation, modeling, adsorption, and biological studies
    (Academic Press Inc., 2023) Singh, Simranjeet; N, Pavithra; Naik, T.S.S.K.; Basavaraju, U.; Thamaraiselvan, C.; Behera, S.K.; Kour, Retinder; Dwivedi, Padmanabh; Subramanian, S.; Khan, Nadeem A.; Singh, Joginder; Ramamurthy, Praveen C.
    Chemical co-precipitation synthesized novel and green cobalt-oxide nanoparticles (Co3O4-NPs) utilizing cobalt nitrate as cobalt precursors. FTIR, Raman, scanning electron microscopy, UV visible, X-ray powder diffraction, and BET was used to analyze the surface characteristics, composition, and morphology, of the NPs. These green Co3O4-NPs were employed to remove Pb ions from simulated wastewater solutions at various pH, adsorbate, temperature, and dose concentrations. At dose 20 mg/L, pH 6.0, 20 mg/L (Pb(II) solution, 25 �C of temperature, and 45 min for equilibrium, nearly 99.44% of Pb ions were removed. To evaluate the kinetic data, four different kinetic equations were used. The data fit the Elovich rate equation better than the other three models. Thermodynamic and isothermal studies were also evaluated, and the maximum adsorption capacity of 450.45 mg/g was observed at 298.15 K. 0.1 M HNO3, and 0.1 HCl were used to regenerate used Co3O4-NPs. Simulation results show the strong correlation of the Co atom in the Co3O4-NPs generates active delocalized surface states, which are energetically most favorable for heavy metal (Pb ions) adsorption and removal, supporting the experimental outcomes. In concluding remarks, green Co3O4-NPs can also be used as an adsorbent to remove Pb ions from wastewater bodies. � 2023 Elsevier Inc.