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A comprehensive review on various synthesis approaches and application of inorganic and carbon quantum dots Manish Kumar, Madhulata Shukla Next Nanotechnology, 2026 Quantum dots (QDs) are nanostructures that are confined to a zero-dimensional electronic structure. QDs exhibit different optical and electronic properties due to variations in size, making them highly appealing for use in optoelectronics, photocatalysis, sensing, and biomedicine. Both inorganic quantum dots (IQDs) and Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) have been effectively employed as nanomaterials, due to their excellent photoluminescence properties, high levels of biocompatibility, and vast surface area. Variant synthesis methods have been recognized for their ability to control size, morphology, and surface chemistry. There are two main strategies for synthesizing these two QDs. One is top-down method and another is the bottom-up method. Further, green synthesis techniques and synthesis in ionic liquids have been discussed and reviewed. Application of QD in various fields such as LEDs, bioimaging, antibacterial activity, drug delivery, etc. has been discussed comprehensively. Finally, some perspectives and possible directions for the future development of IQDs and CQDs are discussed.
Application of ionic liquids and nanoparticles for waste water treatment Madhulata Shukla Next Materials, 2026 The increasing scarcity of water has led to extensive research focused on developing more efficient methods for treating wastewater to facilitate its reuse. Traditional treatment approaches, such as chemical precipitation, ion exchange, flotation, flocculation, coagulation, and membrane filtration, have shown several shortcomings. Notably, some of the major hurdles include the high costs of both initial investment and ongoing operations, the creation of harmful by-products, and the accumulation of sludge. Ionic liquids (ILs) have shown promise in many analytical and industrial extraction processes, yet their potential for wastewater treatment is still largely untapped. In this review, we explore the application of various ionic liquids in wastewater treatment, focusing on their versatility for effective, selective, and swift extraction methods designed to remove a wide array of water pollutants.
Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of 4-Aroyl-5-aryl-1-(thymin-5ʹ-yl)triazoles Chandra Kant, Uday Mishra, Saheban Khan, Jaynath Kumar, Madhulata Shukla, Ravi Bhushan Pathak, Indu Chopra, Ram Kumar, Rajesh Kumar Russian Journal of General Chemistry, 2025 Abstract A library of fifteen triazolyl nucleosides was synthesized by regioselective [3+2] cycloaddition reaction between azido nucleoside and various chalcones under thermal condition in the presence of catalyst tetrabutyl ammonium hydrogen sulfate. All synthesized compounds were evaluated antifungal activity against two phytopathogenic fungi Sclerotium rolfsii and Rhizoctonia solani. Most of the compounds demonstrated good to moderate activity against fungi.
Synthesis of copper (II) oxide nanoparticle: A promising material for photocatalysis Madhulata Shukla, Ravi Ranjan Materials Protection, 2025 Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have gained significant attention due to their unique properties and wide range of applications. Various methods have been developed to synthesize CuO nanoparticles (NP), including physical, chemical, and biological methods. These nanoparticles find applications in various fields, including electronics, energy storage, photocatalysis, medical, and materials science. This paper reports a facile and quick synthesis of CuOnanoparticles for the first time using curcumin as a stabilizing agent and sodium borohydride as a reducing agent. Synthesized nanoparticle is characterized using UV-visible spectrum measurement and X-ray diffraction techniques.Synthesized catalyst was used to study the photocatalytic degradation of the very hazardous organic pollutant para-nitrophenol. (PNP)The study wascarried out in acidic and basic medium under dark and visible light irradiation. In a basic environment, the degradation of PNP remains almost insignificant whether in the presence or absence of light. However, in an acidic environment, degradation of PNP occurs at a slow pace when there is no light, but the process accelerates significantly when exposed to light. Density Functional Theory calculation indicates a strong interaction between curcumin and CuO moiety. It indicates that curcumin stabilizes the CuO nanoparticles and will be quite stable for a long time. Also, it will facilitate the easy transfer of electrons from curcumin to CuO NP by lowering the band gap and enhancing the catalytic property of NP.
Curcumin-mediated synthesis of cuprous oxide nanoparticles and its photocatalytic application Ravi Ranjan, Madhulata Shukla Next Materials, 2025 Cuprous oxide (Cu 2 O) has attracted significant interest due to its unique properties, including high electrical conductivity, excellent catalytic activity, and applications in catalysis, antimicrobial applications, electronics, sensors, biomedical applications, energy storage and conversion, and photocatalysis. Curcumin, a natural compound derived from the turmeric plant, has gained significant attention due to its various therapeutic properties. In this work, we report an efficient curcumin-mediated synthesis of cuprous oxide nanoparticles (NPs) and their photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants. Synthesized Cu 2 O NP has been characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), SEM, and UV–vis spectroscopy techniques. Curcumin serves effectively as a reducing agent and additionally functions as a stabilizing agent. The use of curcumin as a reducing agent eliminates the necessity for an additional stabilizing agent. Most of the particles observed to be found of circular shape having particle size in the range of 30–40 nm. Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculation has been carried out to obtain the optimized geometry in the ground state and the interaction present between Cu 2 O and curcumin. Mulliken charge analysis and electrostatic charge potential diagram confirm the interaction between them and the charge transfer occurring from curcumin to Cu 2 O. Hence curcumin not only acts as a reducing and capping agent but also activates the Cu 2 O catalysts for further photocatalytic reactions. • Efficient curcumin-mediated synthesis of Cu2O nanoparticles has been studied. • Synthesized Cu2O NPs characterized using XRD, SEM, and UV–vis spectroscopy. • Electrostatic charge potential supports charge transfers from curcumin to Cu2O. • Curcumin acts both as a reducing and capping agent. • Cu2O catalysts facilitate photocatalytic reactions.
Different properties and applications of imidazolium ionic liquids: A DFT study Imidazolium Properties Applications and Biological Significance, 2024
Synergism in Anticorrosive Phenomenon of Phytochemicals/Plant Extracts Madhulata Shukla Phytochemistry in Corrosion Science Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals as Corrosion Inhibitors, 2024 After the extensive growth of the concept of green chemistry and sustainable developments, the use of environmentally friendly alternatives is increasing attention day by day in the field of engineering and science. Corrosion inhibitor chemistry involves the study of retardation of corrosion metallic corrosion inhibition through appropriate planning, designing, materials selection, and application of corrosion inhibitors. The use of plant extracts is attracting enormous attention these days due to their natural, eco-friendly, and biological origin. Enormous reports are published frequently explaining the anticorrosion effect for metals and alloys. Plant extracts contain phytochemical complexes that interact strongly with the metallic surface through their electron-rich sites. Phytochemicals are usually combined with extensive conjugation in a variation of functional groups and multiple bonds. The main objective of this chapter is to describe the collection of foremost new findings available on “plant extracts” as corrosion inhibitors and also to discuss the benefits and detriments of utilizing plant extracts as metallic corrosion inhibitors.
An unusal effect of charcoal on the purification of alkylimidazolium iodide room temperature ionic liquids Indian Journal of Chemistry Section A Inorganic Physical Theoretical and Analytical Chemistry, 2010
RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
A comprehensive review on various synthesis approaches and application of inorganic and carbon quantum dots M Kumar, M Shukla Next Nanotechnology 9, 100512 , 2026 2026
Advanced Photocatalytic Materials for Micro/Nanoplastic Degradation: A Comprehensive Review M Dutta, S Kumar, R Bhimireddi, M Shukla, A Koparkar, KP Sharma, ... Environmental Surfaces and Interfaces , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Molecular Self-Assemblies for Detecting Reactive Oxygen and Nitrogen Species M Shukla, S Kumar, SK Panja Molecular Self-Assemblies, 147-161 , 2026 2026
Application of Ionic Liquids and Nanoparticles for Waste Water Treatment M Shukla Next Materials 11, 101773 , 2026 2026
Molecular Self-Assemblies for scalable and tuneable applications in the efficient drug delivery RD Sumit Kumar, Madhulata Shukla Molecular Self-Assemblies: Advanced Materials for Environmental and Sensing … , 2026 2026
Synthesis and Antifungal Activity of 4-Aroyl-5-aryl-1-(thymin-5ʹ-yl) triazoles C Kant, U Mishra, S Khan, J Kumar, M Shukla, RB Pathak, I Chopra, ... Russian Journal of General Chemistry 95 (11), 3262-3268 , 2025 2025
Synthesis of copper (II) oxide nanoparticle: A promising material for photocatalysis M Shukla, R Ranjan Zastita Materijala 66 (3), 525-531 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
8 Surface-functionalized nanomaterials for adsorption and degradation of pollutants M Shukla Surface-Functionalized Nanomaterials: Environmental, Energy Storage, Energy … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Brønsted acidic surfactant [HDMM]+[HSO 4]−: a green microreactor assembly for stereoselective synthesis of novel thiazolyl-pyrazole-chromen-2-ones in water MV Patil, PM Mhaldar, VM Mahadik, R Ghanta, M Shukla, SA Sonawane, ... RSC advances 15 (18), 13753-13762 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Curcumin-mediated synthesis of cuprous oxide nanoparticles and its photocatalytic application R Ranjan, M Shukla Next Materials 6, 100481 , 2025 2025 Citations: 13
Synthesis of Magnetically Recoverable Nickel (II) Complex-Functionalized Fe3O4@ISNA (ISNA= Isonicotinic Acid) Nanomaterials: Catalytic Studies on Nitrophenol Reduction and TD … TC Rimpa Mondal, Rinku Ghanta, Madhulata Shukla Journal of Polymer & Composites 13 (1), 88-96 , 2024 2024
Metal–MXenes interaction: adsorption, bonding, and role of delocalized chemical bonding M Shukla, S Kumar, V Kumar MXenes as Surface-Active Advanced Materials, 63-80 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Ultrasound Irradiation: Fundamental Theory, Electromagnetic Spectrum, Important Properties, and Physical Principles MS Sumit Kumar, Amrutlal Prajapat, Sumit K. Panja Green Chemical Synthesis with Microwaves and Ultrasound 1, 1-20 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Variation of Structural Features and Interactions with Substitution of Different Alkyl for Imidazolium based ILs RR Madhulata Shukla Futuristic Trends in Chemical, Material Sciences & Nano Technology e-ISBN … , 2024 2024
Synthesis of copper (II) complex-functionalized Fe 3 O 4@ ISNA (ISNA= isonicotinic acid) as a magnetically recoverable nanomaterial: catalytic studies in alcohol oxidation and … R Mondal, A Chakraborty, E Zangrando, M Shukla, T Chattopadhyay New Journal of Chemistry 48 (16), 7308-7322 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Synergism in Anticorrosive Phenomenon of Phytochemicals/Plant Extracts M Shukla Phytochemistry in Corrosion Science 1, 17 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Different Properties and Applications of Imidazolium Ionic Liquids: A DFT Study M Shukla Imidazolium: Properties, Applications and Biological Significance, ISBN-13 … , 2024 2024
Carbon allotropes in corrosion prevention: Computational-based advancements M Shukla, S Kumar Carbon Allotropes, 167-179 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Molecular interaction of curcumin with silver nanocluster: A DFT study D Gupta, R Ranjan, M Shukla Vibrational Spectroscopy 129, 103604 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
Green synthesis of silver nano-catalyst using ionic liquid and their photocatalytic application to the reduction of p-nitrophenol R Ranjan, D Gupta, M Shukla European Journal of Chemistry 14 (3), 316-322 , 2023 2023 Citations: 3
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Theoretical and spectroscopic studies of 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide room temperature ionic liquid: Its differences with chloride and bromide derivatives M Shukla, N Srivastava, S Saha Journal of Molecular Structure 975 (1-3), 349-356 , 2010 2010 Citations: 121
Investigation of ground state charge transfer complex between paracetamol and p-chloranil through DFT and UV–visible studies M Shukla, N Srivastava, S Saha Journal of Molecular Structure 1021, 153-157 , 2012 2012 Citations: 89
Synthesis, structure, UV–Vis–IR spectra, magnetism and theoretical studies on CuII [(2-aminomethyl) pyridine](thiocyanate) 2 and comparisons with an analogous CuII complex M Shukla, N Srivastava, S Saha, TR Rao, S Sunkari Polyhedron 30 (5), 754-763 , 2011 2011 Citations: 58
Adsorption mechanism of phenol, p-chlorophenol, and p-nitrophenol on magnetite surface: a molecular dynamics study J Kuntail, YM Jain, M Shukla, I Sinha Journal of Molecular Liquids 288, 111053 , 2019 2019 Citations: 51
Sulphur, zinc and boron nutrition of rai (Brassica juncea) MP Shukla, H Shanker, RK Pathak Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science 31 (4), 517-520 , 1983 1983 Citations: 50
Relationship between stabilization energy and thermophysical properties of different imidazolium ionic liquids: DFT studies M Shukla, S Saha Computational and Theoretical Chemistry 1015, 27-33 , 2013 2013 Citations: 47
A comparative study of piperidinium and imidazolium based ionic liquids: thermal, spectroscopic and theoretical studies M Shukla, S Saha Ionic liquids-new aspects for the future , 2013 2013 Citations: 43
ZnO–Bentonite nanocomposite: an efficient catalyst for discharge of dyes, phenol and Cr (VI) from water T Chakraborty, A Chakraborty, M Shukla, T Chattopadhyay Journal of Coordination Chemistry 72 (1), 53-68 , 2019 2019 Citations: 33
Importance of weak interactions and conformational equilibrium in N-butyl-N-methylpiperidinium bis (trifluromethanesulfonyl) imide room temperature ionic liquids: Vibrational … M Shukla, H Noothalapati, S Shigeto, S Saha Vibrational Spectroscopy 75, 107-117 , 2014 2014 Citations: 33
Catalytic activation of nitrobenzene on PVP passivated silver cluster: A DFT investigation M Shukla, I Sinha International Journal of Quantum Chemistry 118 (3), e25490 , 2018 2018 Citations: 31
Ferrocenyl–cymantrenyl hetero-bimetallic chalcones: synthesis, structure and biological properties S Mishra, V Tirkey, A Ghosh, HR Dash, S Das, M Shukla, S Saha, ... Journal of Molecular Structure 1085, 162-172 , 2015 2015 Citations: 29
Mechanism of visible light enhanced catalysis over curcumin functionalized Ag nanocatalysts A Verma, M Shukla, S Kumar, S Pal, I Sinha Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy 240, 118534 , 2020 2020 Citations: 25
Experimental and DFT calculation study of interaction between silver nanoparticle and 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid M Shukla, A Verma, S Kumar, S Pal, I Sinha Heliyon 7 (1) , 2021 2021 Citations: 21
Solvent induced geometry transformation of trigonal planar Cu (I) complexes of N-((2/4-methyoxy carbonyl) phenyl)-N′-(ethoxy/methoxy carbonyl) thiocarbamides to square-planar … DP Singh, S Pratap, M Shukla Inorganica Chimica Acta 423, 386-396 , 2014 2014 Citations: 20
Ionic liquid functionalized Cu2O nanoparticles M Shukla, S Pal, I Sinha Journal of Molecular Structure 1262, 132961 , 2022 2022 Citations: 16
Interactions and transitions in imidazolium cation based ionic liquids M Shukla, N Srivastava, S Saha Ionic Liquids–Classes and Properties. Janeza Trdine 9 (51000), 153-170 , 2011 2011 Citations: 16
Curcumin-mediated synthesis of cuprous oxide nanoparticles and its photocatalytic application R Ranjan, M Shukla Next Materials 6, 100481 , 2025 2025 Citations: 13
Ag–Cu bimetallic nanoparticles as efficient oxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysts in alkaline media A Verma, RK Gupta, M Shukla, M Malviya, I Sinha Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 20 (3), 1765-1772 , 2020 2020 Citations: 13
An unusal effect of charcoal on the purification of alkylimidazolium iodide room temperature ionic liquids N Srivastava, M Shukla, S Saha Indian journal of chemistry. Section A, Inorganic, bio-inorganic, physical … , 2010 2010 Citations: 13
Introductory chapter: salient features of nanocatalysis A Verma, M Shukla, I Sinha Nanocatalysts 1 , 2019 2019 Citations: 12
