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Pawan Kumar Dubey

Bio: Pawan Kumar Dubey is an academic researcher from Vikram University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Materials science & Electrochemistry. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 2 publications receiving 801 citations.

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TL;DR: Sawdust, a relatively abundant and inexpensive material is currently being investigated as an adsorbent to remove contaminants from water as discussed by the authors, and chemical substances including dyes, oil, toxic salts and heavy metals can be removed very effectively with the organic material.

849 citations

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TL;DR: In this article , the 1D photonic metasurfaces of TiO2 with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) were designed to obtain broader absorption bandwidth in NIR.
Abstract: Inability to use full solar energy, especially near infrared radiation (NIR: 780–1400 nm), is one of the major limitations for solar energy harvesting due to the narrow bandgap (electronic as well as photonic). In this work, we designed the 1D photonic metasurfaces of TiO2 with reduced graphene oxide (rGO) in an attempt to obtain broader absorption bandwidth in NIR. Further, to realize this experimentally, graphene oxide reduced TiO2 nanocomposites are synthesized using the hydrothermal method to form a quantum well. The composites are observed in the anatase phase of TiO2 with graphitic reflection, and microstructural studies that indicate the conversion of TiO2 nanoparticles into nanotubes with reduced graphene oxide intercalation forming a kind of self-assembled metasurfaces. UV–vis absorption studies indicate a significant reduction in bandgap energy; typically, the indirect bandgap reduces near to zero. The experimental and numerical simulation results suggest phonon scattering dominated free carrier absorption in NIR in the TiO2/rGO metasurface leading to wide broadband absorption (700–10 000 nm).

3 citations

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TL;DR: In this article , a symmetric-architecture metal supported solid oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs) with thin ceramic electrolyte and scaffold backbone layers, and low cost ferritic stainless steel supports on both sides are investigated.

3 citations

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13 Apr 2022-MicroRNA
TL;DR: An elevated level of miRNA7 may be associated with the progression of GDM by altering the multiple pathways like insulin, GnRH, and inflammatory signaling pathways via targeting IRS1, IRS2, and RAF1, implicating a new therapeutic target for GDM.
Abstract: BACKGROUND Small non-coding micro RNAs (miRNAs) are indicated in various metabolic processes and play a critical role in disease pathology, including gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the altered expression of miRNAs and their target genes in placental tissue (PL), cord blood (CB), and maternal blood (MB) of matched non-glucose tolerant (NGT) and GDM mother. METHODS In a case-control study, micro-RNA was quantified from forty-five serum (MB n = 15, CB n = 15, and PL n = 15) and matched placental tissue using stem-loop RT-qPCR followed by target prediction, network construction and functional and pathways enrichment analysis. Further, target genes were verified in-vitro through transfection and RT-qPCR. RESULTS Five miRNAs, namely hsa-let 7a-5P, hsa-miR7-5P, hsa-miR9-5P, hsa-miR18a-5P, and hsa-miR23a-3P were significantly over-expressed (p < 0.05) in all three samples namely PL, CB, and MB of GDM patients. However, the sample-wise comparison reveals higher expression of miRNA 7 in MB while lowest in CB than control. Furthermore, a comparison of fold change expression of target genes discloses a lower expression of IRS1, IRS2, and RAF1 in MB while comparatively higher expression of NRAS in MB and CB. In-vitro validation reveals lower expression of IRS1/2 and RAF1 in response to overexpression of miR-7 and vice-versa. Thus it is evident that increased miRNA7 expression causes down-regulation of its target genes IRS1, IRS2, and RAF1 in GDM mother compared to control. Further, target prediction, pathway enrichment, and hormone analysis (significantly higher FSH & LH in MB of GDM compared to NGT) revealed the insulin signaling, inflammatory and GnRH signaling as major pathways regulated by miRNA7. CONCLUSIONS Thus, an elevated level of miRNA7 may be associated with the progression of GDM by altering the multiple pathways like insulin, GnRH, and inflammatory signaling pathways via targeting IRS1, IRS2, and RAF1, implicating a new therapeutic target for GDM.

3 citations


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TL;DR: It is evident from a literature survey of about 210 recent papers that low-cost sorbents have demonstrated outstanding removal capabilities for certain dyes, and chitosan might be a promising adsorbent for environmental and purification purposes.

3,906 citations

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TL;DR: From a comprehensive literature review, it was found that some LCAs, in addition to having wide availability, have fast kinetics and appreciable adsorption capacities too.

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TL;DR: It is evident from a literature survey of about 185 recently published papers that low-cost adsorbents have demonstrated outstanding removal capabilities for MB, and these include agricultural wastes, industrial solid wastes, biomass, clays minerals and zeolites.

2,493 citations

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TL;DR: The heavy metal adsorption capacities for these modified cellulose materials were found to be significant and levels of uptake were comparable, in many instances, to both other naturally occurring adsorbent materials and commercial ion exchange type resins.

1,127 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, an extensive list of low-cost adsorbents (prepared by utilizing different types of waste materials) from vast literature has been compiled and their adsorption capacities for various aquatic pollutants as available in the literature are presented.

1,044 citations