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Realizing Modeling and Mapping Tools to Study the Upsurge of Traffic Noise Pollution as a Result of Open-cast Mining and Transportation Activities(Journal Noise and Health )
(Mohindra C. Jain, Satyajeet A. Dhawale, Rakesh Gautam,20,,60-67,Year : 2017)
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Introduction: In open-cast mines, noise pollution has become a serious concern due to the extreme use of heavy earth moving machinery (HEMM). Materials and Methods: This study is focused to measure and assess the effects of the existing noise levels of major operational mines in the Keonjhar, Sundergadh, and Mayurbhanj districts of Odisha, India. The transportation noise levels were also considered in this study, which was predicted using the modified Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) model. Result and Discussion: It was observed that noise induced by HEMM such as rock breakers, jackhammers, dumpers, and excavators, blasting noise in the mining terrain, as well as associated transportation noise became a major source of annoyance to the habitants living in proximity to the mines. The noise produced by mechanized mining operations was observed between 74.3 and 115.2 dB(A), and its impact on residential areas was observed between 49.4 and 58.9 dB(A). In addition, the noise contour maps of sound level dispersion were demonstrated with the utilization of advanced noise prediction software tools for better understanding. Conclusion: Finally, the predicted values at residential zone and traffic noise are correlated with observed values, and the coefficient of determination, R2, was calculated to be 0.6891 and 0.5967, respectively.
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Assessment of heterogeneous road traffic noise in Nagpur(Journal of Archives of Acoustics )
(Samir S pathak, Piyush K Kokate,,,,Year : 2017)
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"he objective of the study is to assess the noise scenario and evaluate prediction model for heterogeneous traffic conditions. In the past few years, road traffic of Nagpur has increased significantly due to the rapid increase in the number of vehicles. Noise levels are monitored at six different squares, characterized as interrupted traffic flow due to traffic signals, high population density and heavy traffic where the major sources of noise are engines, exhausts, tires interacting with the road, horns, sound of gear boxes, breaks, etc. The A-weighted time-average sound levels (LAeq;T) are measured at the different time of day during peak and off-peak traffic hours. To assess the traffic noise more precisely, the noise descriptors such as L10, L50, L90, LAeq;T, TNI (Traffic Noise Index), NPL (Noise Pollution Level) and NC (Noise Climate) are used. In the present study, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) noise prediction model is used for prediction of noise levels and it is observed that one-hour duration measured LAeq;T ranged from 71 to 76 dB(A) and 71.6 to 76.3 dB(A) during peak and off peak hours respectively. Due to the heavy traffic the peak hour Sound Exposure Levels (LAE) at all locations are exceeding permissible limit of 70 dB(A) prescribed by the World Health Organization (W.H.O). Off-peak traffic hour noise levels are within permissible limit except at two locations, Jagnade and HB town square. Significant correlation was obtained when best fit lines generated between measured and predicted values gives R2 of 0.455 for all time intervals. Chi-Square test (?2) was also computed to investigate the noise levels at different squares. The results show that the inhabitants of Nagpur city are exposed to high transportation noise
during daytime."
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Appraisal of Noise Level Dissemination Surrounding Mining and Industrial Areas of Keonjhar, Odisha:(Journal of Archives of Acoustics )
(Satyajeet A. Dhawale,Samir S. Pathak, Rakesh Gautam, Mohindra C. Jain,,,,Year : 2017)
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Noise mapping is a well-established practice among the European nations, and it has been follow for almost two decades. Recently, as per guidelines of the Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS), India, noise mapping has been made mandatory in the mining expanses. This study is an effort to map the noise levels in nearby areas of mines in the northern Keonjhar district. The motive of this study is to quantify the existing A-weighted time-average sound level (LAeq, T) in the study area to probe its effects on the human dwellings and noise sensitive areas with the probability of future development of the mines, roads, and industrial and commercial zone. The LAeq, T was measured at 39 identified locations, including industrial, commercial, residential, and sensitive zones, 15 open cast mines, 3 major highways, and 3 haulage roads. With the utilisation of Predictor LimA Software and other GIS tools, the worked out data is mapped and noise contours are developed for the visualisation and identification of the extent and distribution of sound levels across the study area. This investigation discloses that the present noise level at 60% of the locations in silence and residential zone exposed to significantly high noise levels surpasses the prescribed limit of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India. The observed day and night time LAeq, T level of both zones ranged between 43.2–62.2 dB(A) and 30.5–53.4 dB(A), respectively, whereas, the average Ldn values vary between 32.7 and 51.2 dB(A). The extensive mobility of heavy vehicles adjoining the sensitive areas and a nearby plethora of open cast mines is the leading cause of exceeded noise levels. The study divulges that the delicate establishments like schools and hospitals are susceptible to high noise levels throughout the day and night. A correlation between observed and software predicted values gives R2 of 0.605 for Ld, 0.217 for Ln, and 0.524 for Ldn. Finally, the mitigation measure is proposed and demonstrated using a contour map showing a significant reduction in the noise levels by 0–5.3 dB(A).
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Cadmium Removal from Aqueous Solutions Using Dried Banana Peels as an Adsorbent: Kinetics and Equilibrium Modeling(Journal “Bioremediation & Biodegradation)
(Prashant D Deshmukh, Vilas M Shinde and Pawankumar Labhasetwar,,,,Year : 2017)
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Efficient solar photo-electrochemical hydrogen generation using nanocrystalline CeFeO 3 synthesized by a modified microwave assisted method(International Journal
of Hydrogen Energy)
(Manwar, Nilesh R., Rajnikant G. Borkar, Rohini Khobragade, Sadhana S. Rayalu, Suman L. Jain, Amit K. Bansiwal, and Nitin K. Labhsetwar,42,16,,10931-10942,Year : 2017)
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of voltammetric and optical techniques for inorganic selenium determination in water(TrAC Trends in
Analytical Chemistry)
(Devi, Pooja, Rishabh Jain, Anupma Thakur, Manish Kumar, Nitin K. Labhsetwar, Manoj Nayak, and Praveen Kumar,95,,69-85,Year : 2017)
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Plasmonic nanostructured Zn/ZnO composite enhances carbonic anhydrase driven photocatalytic hydrogen generation(Journal of CO2
Utilization)
(Mangrulkar, Priti A., Anushree A. Chilkalwar, Abhay V. Kotkondawar, Nilesh R. Manwar, Praveen Siluvai Antony, Girivyankatesh Hippargi, Nitin Labhsetwar, Michael C. Trachtenberg, and Sadhana S. Rayalu,17,,207-212,Year : 2017)
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Control of Multi-drug Resistant Gene Flow in Environment through Bacteriophage Intervention(Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology)
(Krupa M. Parmar, Zubeen J. Hathi, Nishant A. Dafale,181(3),,1007-1029,Year : 2017)
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The spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is an emerging threat to the environment and public wellness. Inappropriate use and indiscriminate release of antibiotics in the environment through un-metabolized form create a scenario for the emergence of virulent pathogens and MDR bugs in the surroundings. Mechanisms underlying the spread of resistance include horizontal and vertical gene transfers causing the transmittance of MDR genes packed in different host, which pass across different food webs. Several controlling agents have been used for combating pathogens; however, the use of lytic bacteriophages proves to be one of the most eco-friendly due to their specificity, killing only target bacteria without damaging the indigenous beneficial flora of the habitat. Phages are part of the natural microflora present in different environmental niches and are remarkably stable in the environment. Diverse range of phage products, such as phage enzymes, phage peptides having antimicrobial properties, and phage cocktails also have been used to eradicate pathogens along with whole phages. Recently, the ability of phages to control pathogens has extended from the different areas of medicine, agriculture, aquaculture, food industry, and into the environment. To avoid the arrival of pre-antibiotic epoch, phage intervention proves to be a potential option to eradicate harmful pathogens generated by the MDR gene flow which are uneasy to cure by conventional treatments.
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"Investigation of DNA/BSA binding of three Ru(II) complexes by various spectroscopic methods, molecular docking and their antimicrobial activityt "(Journal of Coordination Chemistry)
("Vuradi Ravi kumar, Penumaka Nagababu, G. Srinivas, M. Rajender Reddy, M.
Vinoda Rani, Mudavath Ravi & S. Satyanarayana",VOL . 70, ,NO . 22,3790–380,Year : 2017)
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An intercalative ligand, ppip (ppip = {2-(4-(piperidin-1-yl)phenyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-f][1,10]phenanthroline}), and its mononuclear Ru(II) polypyridyl complexes, [Ru(phen)2(ppip)]2+ (1) (phen=1,10-phenanthrolene), [Ru(bpy)2(ppip)]2+ (2) (bpy=2,2′-bipyridine) and [Ru(dmb)2(ppip)]2+ (3) (dmb=4,4′-dimethyl-2,2′-bipyridine), have been synthesized and characterized by elemental analysis and spectroscopic techniques such as UV–vis, IR, 1H, as well as 13C NMR and ESI-MS. The interaction of these complexes with DNA/BSA (bovine serum albumin) was investigated using absorption, emission spectroscopy, viscosity measurements and molecular docking studies. The docking study infers that the binding strength (Kb) of these complexes was in agreement with results from absorption and emission techniques. These studies reveal that these three Ru(II) polypyridyl complexes bind to DNA/BSA. The binding ability of these complexes in the presence of different ions and solvents were also reported. All complexes were effectively cleaving pBR322 DNA in different forms and follows order which is similar to absorption and emission studies. These complexes were effective exhibiting the antimicrobial activity against different microbes Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus
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Molecular Mechanism of Apoptosis Induction in Jurkat E6-1 Cells by Tribulus Terrestris Alkaloids Extract(Traditional and Complementary Medicines)
(Shriniwas S. Basaiyye, Pravin K. Naoghare, Sanjeev Kanojiya, Amit Bafana, Patrizio Arrigo, Kannan Krishnamurthi, Saravanadevi Sivanesan,,,,Year : 2017)
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The present study demonstrates apoptosis-inducing potential and mechanism of action of Tribulus terristris alkaloid extract in Jurkat E6-1 cancer cell line. Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and High Resolution-Mass Spectrometry analysis identified the presence of four N-feruloyltyramine derivatives, namely trans-N-feruloyl-3-hydroxytyramine (1), trans-N-coumaroyltyramine (2), trans-N-feruloyltyramine (3) and trans-N-feruloyl-3-ethoxytyramine (4) in the alkaloid extract. Compounds 2 and 3 have not been yet reported in the alkaloid extract of T. terristris. In silico analysis revealed therapeutic potential of N-feruloyltyramine derivatives and strong binding efficiency to both chains of Tumor Necrosis Factor Receptor 1. Treatment of alkaloids extract to Jurkat E6-1 clone induced dose-dependent cytotoxicity (LC50 140.4 μg mL−1). Jurkat cells treated with alkaloids extract at sub-lethal concentration showed DNA fragmentation, enhancement in caspase-3 activity and phosphatidylserine translocation (apoptosis indicator) compared to control cells. Gene expression analysis using Human Apoptosis RT2 Profiler PCR Array analysis upon alkaloid treatment was found to significantly alter expression of critical genes such as TNFR1, FADD, AIFM, CASP8, TP53, DFFA and NFKB1. These genes are predicted to mediate apoptotic cell death via both intrinsic and extrinsic apoptosis pathway. In summary, we report the identification of new N-feruloyltyramine derivatives from alkaloid extract of T. terristris fruit with probable anti-leukemic and pharmacological potential.
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Analyric Techniques used to Detect DNA Binding Modes of RutheniumII Complexes with Extended Phenthroline Ring (Journal of Fluorescence)
(Devi, C.S; Thulasirm, B; Satyanarayana, S; Nagababu,P.
,,,2119-2130,Year : 2017)
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This review describes the analytical techniques used to detect DNA-probes such as Ru(II) complexes with hetero cyclic imidazo phenanthroline (IP) ligands. Studies on drug-DNA interactions are useful biochemical techniques for visualization of DNA both in vitro and in vivo. The interactions of small molecules that binds to DNA are mainly classified into two major classes, one involving covalent binding and another non-covalent binding. Covalent binding in DNA can be irreversible and may leads to inhibition of all DNA processes which subsequently leads to cell death. Usually, covalent interactions leads to permanent changes in the structure of nucleic acids. The non-covalent interaction of molecules with DNA can be due to electrostatic interaction, intercalation and groove binding. These interactions of DNA probes can be explored by various spectroscopic techniques viz. UV-visible, emission, emission quenching spectroscopy, viscosity and thermal denaturation measurements.
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Recent Advances in Copper Intercalators as Anticancer Agents
(Devi, C.S Thulasirm, B; Satyanarayana, S; Nagababu,P.
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Copper is a part of various enzymes and helps them to function properly. It can be effectively used to produce promising anticancer drugs and presently, many studies are being pursued worldwide on the development of copper-based complexes as potential anticancer drugs. Herein, we briefly discuss the importance of reactive oxygen species in biological applications and copper(II) complexes as anticancer drugs. The anti-angiogenic properties of mono-nuclear copper(II) complexes have been demonstrated by in vivo chick embryo angiogenesis analysis. The plausible mechanism behind anticancer activity of these complexes is by the formation of excessive intracellular Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS). ROS is a composite term used for oxygen derivative non-radicals and free radicals of highly reactive components, that enhances the killing response of immune cells to microbial invasion. Previous reports have shown that ROS plays an important role as a messenger in cell cycling and normal cell signal transduction.
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Carbon and nutrient-limiting conditions stimulate biodegradation of low concentration of phenol(Biochemical Engineering Journal)
(Shaswati Saha, Neha Badhe, Sukdeb Pal, Rima Biswas Mondal & Tapas Nandy,Volume 126,,page 40-49,Year : 2017)
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"Chloride ion: A promising hole scavenger for photocatalytic hydrogen generation"(International journal o f hydrogen energy)
("Girivyankatesh Hippargi, Priti Mangrulkar, Anushree Chilkalwar,
Nitin Labhsetwar, Sadhana Rayalu", 43 ,,6815-6823,Year : 2017)
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"The investigation pertains to elucidation of promising role of in-situ chloride ions generated during the photoreduction of HAuCl4 as an internal sacrificial donor for photocatalytic hydrogen generation. The hydrogen evolution rate (HER) observed was 4.16 mmol h 1 using in-situ route of photocatalyst formation which is significantly higher than the conventional route of formation of recovered photocatalyst. This unreported and unprecedented enhancement is explained on the basis of role of chloride ions released from the gold precursor. Experimental data inferring the effect of chloride ions on photocatalytic hydrogen generation using AueTiO2 are also briefly explained. The role of anionic sacrificial donors suggests several potential possibilities for their applications in photocatalysis considering their presence in wastewater as well as their low cost and abundant availability. The work also introduces one-step photodeposition and hydrogen generation process against traditional recovered photocatalyst, wherein the catalysts were prepared first by normal route of photodeposition, recovered and then employed for hydrogen generation."
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Performance of Natural Coagulant Extracted from Plantagoovata Seed for the Treatment of Turbid Water(Water Air Soil Pollut )
(S. Dhivya & S. T. Ramesh & R. Gandhimathi & P. V. Nidheesh,228,,423,Year : 2017)
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Abstract Present study investigates the coagulation ability of Plantago ovata (P. ovata)seedextracts for turbidity removal. The active coagulant agents were successfully extracted from P. ovata seeds using different solvents such as distilled water (PO-DW), tap water (PO-TW), NaCl (PO-NaCl), and ammonium acetate (PO-AA). Experiments were conducted in batch mode for initial turbidity such as 500 NTU (high), 150 NTU (medium), and 50 NTU (low). Results demonstrated that P. ovata extracts are less efficient in low turbidities, while PO-NaCl was found to provide high coagulation activity in all initial turbidity concentrations compared to other extracts. PO-NaCl was able to remove 98.2, 94.9, and 80.2% of turbidity from water having in initial turbidities of 500, 150, and 50 NTU, respectively. Coagulation activity of the extract was the best when the extraction was performed for 50 min at room temperature. Jar test procedure with the coagulation time of 1 min and flocculation time of 30 min was optimized, irrespective of the initial turbidity. The optimum settling time for 500, 150, and 50 NTU water samples were 20, 30, and 90 min, respectively. PO-NaCl was used in different pH turbid solutions and it was found to be working very efficiently in alkaline conditions. The coagulation efficiency of the coagulant stored in refrigerator was higher than that stored at room temperature. Thus, the natural coagulants extracted from P. ovata seeds revealed to be effective for turbidity removal.
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Arsenic removal by electrocoagulation process: Recent trends and removal mechanism(Chemosphere)
(P. V. Nidheesh, T. S. Anantha Singh,181,,418-432.,Year : 2017)
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Arsenic contamination in drinking water is a major issue in the present world. Arsenicosis is the disease caused by the regular consumption of arsenic contaminated water, even at a lesser contaminated level. The number of arsenicosis patients is increasing day-by-day. Decontamination of arsenic from the water medium is the only one way to regulate this and the arsenic removal can be ful?lled by water treatment methods based on separation techniques. Electrocoagulation (EC) process is a promising technology for the effective removal of arsenic from aqueous solution. The present review article analyzes the performance of the EC process for arsenic removal. Electrocoagulation using various sacricial metal anodes such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, etc. is found to be very effective for arsenic decontamination. The performances of each anode are described in detail. A special focus has been made on the mechanism behind the arsenite and arsenate removal by EC process. Main trends in the disposal methods of sludge containing arsenic are also included. Comparison of arsenic decontamination ef?ciencies of chemical coagulation and EC is also reported.
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Ecotoxicological risk assessment and seasonal variation of some pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the sewage treatment plant and surface water bodies (lakes)( Environment Monitoring and Assessment)
(G Archana, R Dhodapkar, A Kumar,volume 189(9),,page 446,Year : 2017)
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Ion cum molecularly dual imprinted polymer for simultaneous removal of cadmium and salicylic acid(Journal of Molecular Recognition)
(D Rahangdale, A Kumar, G Archana, R.S Dhodapkar,,3.31,,Year : 2017)
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Chitosan-Based Biosorbents: Modifications and Application for Sequestration of PPCPs and Metals for Water Remediation(Handbook of Composites from Renewable Materials, Functionalization)
(Dipali Rahangdale, G Archana, Rita Dhodapkar, Anupama Kumar,,,,Year : 2017)
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Combined electro-Fenton and biological processes for the treatment of industrial textile effluent: Mineralization and toxicity analysis(Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste (ASCE))
(P. S. Roshini, R. Gandhimathi, S. T. Ramesh, P. V. Nidheesh,214,,,Year : 2017)
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Abstract: The longer time required for complete mineralization in the electro-Fenton (EF) process can be rectified by combining the EF process with a biological method. This paper analyzes textile wastewater treatment by ntegrating EF and biological processes. The removal of color, chemical oxygen demand (COD), and total organic carbon (TOC) by the EF process was 63, 48, and 29% respectively. Further treatment of this wastewater by a biological process resulted in removal of 85% of color, 86% of COD, and 56% of TOC. In addition, better mineralization of dyes requires integration of aerobic and microaerophilic conditions. The phytotoxicity and microbial toxicity analysis of the treated wastewater shows that there is a significant reduction of toxicity compared with the raw wastewater. Therefore it is recommended that the combined EF and biological degradation processes be applied in the treatment of textile wastewater for removing color, COD, and TOC effectively.
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