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Priyankar Maji

Bio: Priyankar Maji is an academic researcher from Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur. The author has contributed to research in topics: Differential pulse voltammetry & Ascorbic acid. The author has an hindex of 3, co-authored 7 publications receiving 103 citations.

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TL;DR: In this paper, aqueous extract of the seeds of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (aka night jasmine) is used for the synthesis of stable AgNPs from AgNO3.
Abstract: The present study explores that the aqueous extract of the seeds of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis (aka night jasmine) is very efficient for the synthesis of stable AgNPs from aqueous solution of AgNO3. The extract acts as both reducing (from Ag+ to Ag0) and capping agent in the aqueous phase. The constituents in extract are mainly biomolecules like carbohydrates and phenolic compounds, which are responsible for the preparation of stable AgNPs within 20 min of reaction time at 25 °C using without any severe conditions. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized with UV–Visible spectroscopy, FT-IR, XRD and SEM. UV–Vis spectroscopy analysis showed peak at 420 nm, which corresponds to the surface plasmon resonance of AgNPs. XRD results showed peaks at (111), (200), (220), which confirmed the presence of AgNPs with face-centered cubic structure. The uniform spherical nature of the AgNPs and size (between 50 and 80 nm) were further confirmed by SEM analysis.

89 citations

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TL;DR: The bioreduction method employed for the synthesis of colloidal AgNPs and AuNPs was reported in this article, where Methanolic and aqueous extracts of Dolichos biflorus Linn seed was used as the bio-reducing agent.
Abstract: The bioreduction method employed for the synthesis of colloidal AgNPs and AuNPs is reported here. Methanolic and aqueous extracts of Dolichos biflorus Linn seed was used as the bio-reducing agent. ...

18 citations

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01 Jun 2015
TL;DR: Symbiont isolated from root nodules of Neptuniaoleracea, an aquatic legume, designated as N37 was identified as a Rhizobiumundicola based on phenotypic characterization, 16S rRNA gene-based phylogenetic approach and whole genome relatedness and the possible role of extracellular polysaccharide production on symbiosis was briefly discussed.
Abstract: Symbiont isolated from root nodules of Neptunia oleracea, an aquatic legume, designated as N37. It was identified as a Rhizobium undicola based on phenotypic characterization, 16S rRNA gene-based phylogenetic approach and whole genome relatedness. The R. undicola strain N37 was able to produce a large amount of extracellular polysaccharide in yeast extract mannitol medium. The growth and extracellular polysaccharide production started simultaneously and both had same stationary phases. Attempts were made to optimize the cultural requirements for maximum growth and extracellular polysaccharide production. The production increased enormously (515 µg/ml) with supplementation of preferred carbon, nitrogen and vitamin sources. Gas chromatographic analysis of extracellular polysaccharide isolated from R. undicola strain N37 revealed the presence of galactose (94.17 %) as predominant monomers together with very small amount of mannose (5.83 %). Fourier transformation infrared spectroscopy of extracellular polysaccharide indicated the presence of hydroxyl, methyl and carboxylate groups. The possible role of extracellular polysaccharide production on symbiosis was briefly discussed.

12 citations

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TL;DR: It confirms that Fr-II synergizes with TMZ to significantly intensify its anti-proliferative properties, thereby emerging as an effective element for combinatorial treatment of glioblastoma.
Abstract: Objective: This study was designed to analyze the combinatorial chemotherapeutic effect of temozolomide (TMZ), the most common drug in glioblastoma treatment and a purified carbohydrate (Fr-II) from the edible mushroom Pleurotus florida , on human glioblastoma cell lines Methods: Fr-II was purified by size-exclusion chromatography and characterised by different mass spectroscopy analysis Human glioblastoma cells were treated with TMZ, Fr-II, and combination of TMZ and Fr-II Cell cytotoxicity was measured by MTT assay, cell cycle phase distribution was determined by cell cycle analysis and followed by the relative p53 protein expression was analyzed by western blot analysis Results: Chemical analysis of Fr-II confirmed the glycosidically linked two units of glucose with terminally attached mannitol with mass of 506 Da Fr-II treatment exhibited cytotoxicity in both the cell lines in a dose-dependent manner with most effective dose at 200µg/ml When Fr-II (200µg/ml) was combined with a dose range of TMZ it showed a more cellular cytotoxicity compared to the cytotoxicity of TMZ alone with most oppressive combinatorial dose at 400µM (TMZ)+200µg/ml (Fr-II) In compliance, with the above results, both cell lines showed a 10% increase in no of cells (p<005) in G 2 /M phase indicating an arrest of cell cycle and increased p53 protein expression (p<005) at the combinatorial dose than TMZ alone at 400µM, but Fr-II alone didn’t show any cell cycle arrest nor did it show increased p53 expression Conclusion: Therefore it confirms that Fr-II synergizes with TMZ to significantly intensify its anti-proliferative properties, thereby emerging as an effective element for combinatorial treatment of glioblastoma

3 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a greener and rapid electrochemical technique was performed by indium doped tin oxide (ITO) glasses as working electrode in cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry to screen the antioxidant activities of the aqueous extracts of different species of edible mushrooms Plureotus florida, Calocybe indica and Tricholoma gigantum found in West Bengal.
Abstract: A greener and rapid electrochemical technique was performed by indium doped tin oxide (ITO) glasses as working electrode in cyclic and differential pulse voltammetry to screen the antioxidant activities of the aqueous extracts of different species of edible mushrooms Plureotus florida, Calocybe indica and Tricholoma gigantum found in West Bengal. The ITO glasses as electrode was very sensitive for the detection of electrical potentiality with 10 μl of 20 μg/ml (volume and concentration) concentration in phosphate buffer (pH 7.0) for the isolated aqueous extracts of mushrooms along with ascorbic acid and gallic acid as standards. In addition to the electrochemical study, the spectrophotometric assays were used to evaluate the antioxidant constituents, their reducing power and free radical scavenging ability of the extracts. The results obtained from both electrochemical and spectrophotometrical assays were in good agreement to each other for the detectable and significant range of antioxidant potentiality of these extracts. The present electrochemical ITO electrode method is a greener, efficient, cost effective, recyclable, and less cumbersome for detection of antioxidant properties of mushrooms compared to the other available electrochemical techniques.

1 citations


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TL;DR: It has been demonstrated that Ag NPs arrest the growth and multiplication of many bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Citrobacter koseri, Salmonella typhii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and fungus.
Abstract: Use of silver and silver salts is as old as human civilization but the fabrication of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) has only recently been recognized. They have been specifically used in agriculture and medicine as antibacterial, antifungal and antioxidants. It has been demonstrated that Ag NPs arrest the growth and multiplication of many bacteria such as Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Citrobacter koseri, Salmonella typhii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumonia, Vibrio parahaemolyticus and fungus Candida albicans by binding Ag/Ag+ with the biomolecules present in the microbial cells. It has been suggested that Ag NPs produce reactive oxygen species and free radicals which cause apoptosis leading to cell death preventing their replication. Since Ag NPs are smaller than the microorganisms, they diffuse into cell and rupture the cell wall which has been shown from SEM and TEM images of the suspension containing nanoparticles and pathogens. It has also been shown that smaller nanoparticles are more toxic than the bigger ones. Ag NPs are also used in packaging to prevent damage of food products by pathogens. The toxicity of Ag NPs is dependent on the size, concentration, pH of the medium and exposure time to pathogens.

766 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, a review of the potential applications of AgNPs in several areas while minimizing their risks to humans and the environment is presented, and several potential topics for future works are available to promote more efficient use of these nanoparticles.
Abstract: Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are intensively investigated for their superior physical, chemical, and biological properties. A proper knowledge of these properties is essential to maximizing the potential applications of AgNPs in several areas while minimizing their risks to humans and the environment. This paper aims to critically review AgNPs from the perspectives of research trends, global consumption, synthesis, properties, and future challenges. Generally, AgNPs can be synthesized using three methods, namely physical, chemical, and biological, and the related works as well as their numerous advantages and disadvantages are presented in this review. In addition, AgNPs can be potentially explored for various applications. Future challenges on (AgNP) synthesis, their release into the environment, and scaling up production, as presented in the review, suggest that several potential topics for future works are available to promote a safer and more efficient use of these nanoparticles. Studies on AgNPs in Malaysia have increased since the Malaysian government officially established a directorate for nanotechnology development. This calls for a proper set of policies on AgNPs starting from their production to utilization as well as their effects on various related industries and the environment.

259 citations

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TL;DR: It is concluded that biologically synthesized AgNPs exhibited multifunctional properties and could be used against human cancer and other infectious diseases.

245 citations

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TL;DR: In this paper, the strawberry-like structured Ag-pBT nanoparticles were introduced into PVDF scaffold fabricated by selective laser sintering, and the results demonstrated that the scaffold exhibited enhanced piezoelectric properties with output current and voltage increased by 50% and 40% than that of PVDF/pBT.

196 citations

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TL;DR: The synthesized gold and silver nanoparticles revealed their potency to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum and Anthropogenic pollutants rhodamine B and methyl orange were effectively degraded from aquatic environment and waste water sewages of dye industries using the prepared nanocatalysts.
Abstract: Plant-derived nanomaterials opened a green approach in solving the current environment issues. Present study focused on rapid microwave-assisted synthesis and applications of gold and silver nanoparticles mediated by aqueous leaf extract of Mussaenda glabrata. The synthesized nanoparticles were characterized by UV-vis, FT-IR, powder XRD, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), transmission electron (TEM), and atomic force microscopic techniques (AFM). FCC crystal structure of both nanoparticles was confirmed by peaks corresponding to (111), (200), (220), and (311) planes in XRD spectra and bright circular spots in SAED pattern. IC50 values shown by gold and silver nanoparticles (44.1 ± 0.82 and 57.92 ± 1.33 μg/mL) reflected their high free radical scavenging potential. The synthesized gold and silver nanoparticles revealed their potency to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms Bacillus pumilus, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Aspergillus niger, and Penicillium chrysogenum. Anthropogenic pollutants rhodamine B and methyl orange were effectively degraded from aquatic environment and waste water sewages of dye industries using the prepared nanocatalysts. The catalytic capacities of the synthesized nanoparticles were also exploited in the reduction of 4-nitrophenol.

144 citations