Manjunath P Eelager

@iip-in.com

Research Associate, Research and Development Department, Indian Institute of Packaging, Mumbai.
Research and Development Department

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Chemistry, Materials Science, Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Polymers and Plastics
26

Scopus Publications

857

Scholar Citations

16

Scholar h-index

20

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A Comprehensive Review of Carbohydrate Polymer Hydrocolloids: Structure, Function, and Applications in Food Systems
    MP Eelager, NP Dalbanjan, B Dewangan, M Madar, DS Abraham, ...
    Food Reviews International, 1-40 , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 1
  • Evaluation of Sustainable Paper-Based Consumer Packaging Materials for Shelf Life Extension of Turmeric and Nutmeg Powder
    B Dewangan, MP Eelager
    Food and Bioproducts Processing , 2026
    2026
  • Tradescantia pallida extract incorporated chitosan/pullulan intelligent biodegradable films: an eco-friendly packaging to preserve the freshness of chicken
    MP Eelager, SP Masti, S Madihalli, RB Chougale, NP Dalbanjan, ...
    Sustainable Food Technology , 2026
    2026
    Citations: 5
  • Molecular Interactions and Pharmacological Evaluation of Quinoline-Imidazole Derivatives: an In Vitro and In Silico Approach
    NP Dalbanjan, L Bheemayya, AJ Kadapure, MP Eelager, RR Kamble, ...
    Russian Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry 51 (6), 2531-2548 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Pathways to a sustainable future: Exploring the synergy between sustainability and circular economy
    MP Eelager, NP Dalbanjan, S Madihalli, M Madar, NP Agadi, ...
    Sustainable Futures 10, 101208 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 41
  • Sustainable export packaging for black pepper: paper-based solutions for a greener future
    B Dewangan, MP Eelager, D Bhattacharjee
    Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-11 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Synthesis and characterization of coumarin derivatives for chemosensor application via experimental and theoretical approaches
    M Madar, V Srinivasan, MP Eelager, NP Dalbanjan, KN Kummur, V Nayak, ...
    Tetrahedron 185, 134796 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Integrating synthetic biology and biosensing: Current trends and future prospects
    K Korgaonkar, NP Dalbanjan, MJ Gurav, MP Eelager, VB Chachadi, ...
    Next Research, 100911 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Tailored biopolymer and its nanocomposites along with EPR frameworks under circular economy: A dual strategy for sustainable packaging solutions
    B Dewangan, M Mittal, MP Eelager
    Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy 46, 102092 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 7
  • In-silico strategies in nano-drug design: bridging nanomaterials and pharmacological applications
    NP Dalbanjan, K Korgaonkar, MP Eelager, BN Gonal, AJ Kadapure, ...
    Nano TransMed, 100091 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 37
  • The effect of cetrimide crosslinking on biodegradable PVA/xanthan gum herbicidal films: towards sustainable agriculture and its influence on soil fertility
    MP Eelager, SP Masti, S Madihalli, N Gouda, LK Kurbetta, MN Gunaki, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (2), 116029 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 23
  • Sodium alginate/poly (vinyl alcohol) active films incorporated with Chrysanthemum leaves extract as an eco-friendly approach to extend the shelf life of green chilies
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, RB Chougale, NP Dalbanjan, ...
    International journal of biological macromolecules 302, 140926 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 35
  • Methylcellulose/Chitosan bioactive films enriched with Achyranthes aspera leaves extract: An innovative approach for sustainable cosmetic face mask applications
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, RB Chougale, BM Anilkumar, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 303, 140611 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 16
  • Synergistic effects of Lantana camara leaf extract and in-situ AgNPs in chitosan/PVA films for lamb meat preservation
    AA Hunashyal, SP Masti, MP Eelager, OJ D’souza, LK Kurabetta, ...
    Next Nanotechnology 8, 100292 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 12
  • Fabrication and characterization of methylcellulose/chitosan active films incorporated with l-arginine and their potential in the green packaging of grapes
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, MN Gunaki, RB Chougale, ...
    Sustainable Food Technology 3 (4), 1035-1052 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • In vitro and in silico pharmacological profiling of 3-(4, 5-diaryl-1H-imidazol-2-yl) quinoline-2-amine hybrids
    NP Dalbanjan, L Bheemayya, AJ Kadapure, MP Eelager, TMC Swamy, ...
    ASPET Discovery 1, 100004 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Microbial protein sources: A comprehensive review on the potential usage of fungi and cyanobacteria in sustainable food systems
    NP Dalbanjan, MP Eelager, SS Narasagoudr
    Food and Humanity 3, 100366 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 63
  • Quinic acid and montmorillonite integrated chitosan/pullulan active films with potent antimicrobial and barrier properties to prolong the shelf life of tofu
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, RB Chougale, LK Kurabetta, ...
    Food Bioscience 62, 105492 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 46
  • A synergistic influence of gallic acid/ZnO NPs to strengthen the multifunctional properties of methylcellulose: A conservative approach for tomato preservation
    LK Kurabetta, SP Masti, MN Gunaki, AA Hunashyal, MP Eelager, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 277, 134191 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 45
  • Descriptive review on conversion of waste residues into valuable bionanocomposites for a circular bioeconomy
    NP Dalbanjan, MP Eelager, K Korgaonkar, BN Gonal, AJ Kadapure, ...
    Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects 39, 101265 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 115

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Descriptive review on conversion of waste residues into valuable bionanocomposites for a circular bioeconomy
    NP Dalbanjan, MP Eelager, K Korgaonkar, BN Gonal, AJ Kadapure, ...
    Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects 39, 101265 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 115
  • Evaluation of mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties of vanillic acid induced chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) active films to prolong the shelf life of green chilli
    MP Eelager, SP Masti, RB Chougale, VD Hiremani, SS Narasgoudar, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 232, 123499 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 94
  • Physicochemical and antioxidant properties of tannic acid crosslinked cationic starch/chitosan based active films for ladyfinger packaging application
    LK Kurabetta, SP Masti, MP Eelager, MN Gunaki, S Madihalli, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 253, 127552 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 67
  • Fabrication of CuO nanoparticles embedded novel chitosan/hydroxypropyl cellulose bio-nanocomposites for active packaging of jamun fruit
    MN Gunaki, SP Masti, OJ D'souza, MP Eelager, LK Kurabetta, ...
    Food Hydrocolloids 152, 109937 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 64
  • Microbial protein sources: A comprehensive review on the potential usage of fungi and cyanobacteria in sustainable food systems
    NP Dalbanjan, MP Eelager, SS Narasagoudr
    Food and Humanity 3, 100366 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 63
  • Noni (Morinda citrifolia) leaf extract incorporated methylcellulose active films: A sustainable strategy for browning inhibition in apple slice packaging
    MP Eelager, SP Masti, RB Chougale, NP Dalbanjan, SKP Kumar
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 269, 132270 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 49
  • Quinic acid and montmorillonite integrated chitosan/pullulan active films with potent antimicrobial and barrier properties to prolong the shelf life of tofu
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, RB Chougale, LK Kurabetta, ...
    Food Bioscience 62, 105492 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 46
  • A synergistic influence of gallic acid/ZnO NPs to strengthen the multifunctional properties of methylcellulose: A conservative approach for tomato preservation
    LK Kurabetta, SP Masti, MN Gunaki, AA Hunashyal, MP Eelager, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 277, 134191 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 45
  • Atrazine integrated biodegradable poly (vinyl alcohol)/xanthan gum active films for mulching applications: An alternative to microplastic generation plastic mulch
    MP Eelager, SP Masti, NP Dalbanjan, S Madihalli, MN Gunaki, ...
    Progress in Organic Coatings 192, 108510 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 43
  • Pathways to a sustainable future: Exploring the synergy between sustainability and circular economy
    MP Eelager, NP Dalbanjan, S Madihalli, M Madar, NP Agadi, ...
    Sustainable Futures 10, 101208 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 41
  • In-silico strategies in nano-drug design: bridging nanomaterials and pharmacological applications
    NP Dalbanjan, K Korgaonkar, MP Eelager, BN Gonal, AJ Kadapure, ...
    Nano TransMed, 100091 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 37
  • Sodium alginate/poly (vinyl alcohol) active films incorporated with Chrysanthemum leaves extract as an eco-friendly approach to extend the shelf life of green chilies
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, RB Chougale, NP Dalbanjan, ...
    International journal of biological macromolecules 302, 140926 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 35
  • Physicochemical and antimicrobial properties of Phyllanthus reticulatus fruit extract doped chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) blend films for food packaging applications
    VD Hiremani, N Goudar, S Khanapure, T Gasti, MP Eelager, ...
    Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization 17 (2), 1548-1561 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 24
  • The effect of cetrimide crosslinking on biodegradable PVA/xanthan gum herbicidal films: towards sustainable agriculture and its influence on soil fertility
    MP Eelager, SP Masti, S Madihalli, N Gouda, LK Kurbetta, MN Gunaki, ...
    Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 13 (2), 116029 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 23
  • A comprehensive investigation of ethyl 2-(3-methoxybenzyl) acrylate substituted pyrazolone analogue: synthesis, computational and biological studies
    R Palled, V Srinivasan, BA Al-Asbahi, L Naik, A SG, MP Eelager, ...
    Chemical Physics Impact 8, 100531 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 18
  • Methylcellulose/Chitosan bioactive films enriched with Achyranthes aspera leaves extract: An innovative approach for sustainable cosmetic face mask applications
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, RB Chougale, BM Anilkumar, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 303, 140611 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 16
  • In vitro and in silico pharmacological profiling of 3-(4, 5-diaryl-1H-imidazol-2-yl) quinoline-2-amine hybrids
    NP Dalbanjan, L Bheemayya, AJ Kadapure, MP Eelager, TMC Swamy, ...
    ASPET Discovery 1, 100004 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 15
  • Fabrication and characterization of methylcellulose/chitosan active films incorporated with l-arginine and their potential in the green packaging of grapes
    S Madihalli, SP Masti, MP Eelager, MN Gunaki, RB Chougale, ...
    Sustainable Food Technology 3 (4), 1035-1052 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 13
  • Synergistic effects of Lantana camara leaf extract and in-situ AgNPs in chitosan/PVA films for lamb meat preservation
    AA Hunashyal, SP Masti, MP Eelager, OJ D’souza, LK Kurabetta, ...
    Next Nanotechnology 8, 100292 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 12
  • Experimental investigation of the structural features of polycarbonate (PC) filled with bismuth nitrate pentahydrate (BNP) composite films in terms of free volume defects …
    R Mirji, B Lobo, D Dutta, SP Masti, MP Eelager
    Applied Radiation and Isotopes 196, 110773 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11

Publications

1. Evaluation of mechanical, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties of vanillic acid-induced chitosan/poly (vinyl alcohol) active films to prolong the shelf life of green chilli, Manjunath P Eelager, Saraswati P Masti, Ravindra B Chougale, Vishram D Hiremani, Shivayogi S Narasgoudar, Nagarjun Prakash Dalbanjan, Praveen Kumar SK International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 232, Page No. 123499, 2023, Impact Factor: 8.5.
2. Noni (Morinda citrifolia) leaf extract incorporated methylcellulose active films: A sustainable strategy for browning inhibition in apple slice packaging, Manjunath P Eelager, Saraswati P Masti, Ravindra B Chougale, Nagarjuna Prakash Dalbanjan, SK Praveen Kumar, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol. 269, Page No. 132270, 2024, Impact Factor: 8.5.

3. Atrazine integrated biodegradable poly (vinyl alcohol)/xanthan gum active films for mulching applications: An alternative to microplastic generation plastic mulch, Manjunath P Eelager, Saraswati P Masti, Nagarjuna Prakash Dalbanjan, Suhasini Madihalli, Manjushree Nagaraj Gunaki, Lingaraj Kariyappa Kurbetta, Praveen Kumar SK, Ravindra B Chougale, Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. 192, Page No. 108510, 2024, Impact Factor: 7.3.
4. Tradescantia pallida extract incorporated chitosan/ pullulan intelligent biodegradable films: An eco-friendly pa

CONSULTANCY

1. Name of the Organisation: Godrej and Boyce Pvt. Ltd. (Manufacturing plant in Khalapur and two warehouses in Bhiwandi)
Purpose of Consultancy : Assess their current packaging system for metal cupboards aimed at the domestic market and recommend necessary improvements for complaint-free packaging with sustainable packaging options.
2. Name of the Organisation: M/s. Mahadhan Agritech Limited (Wearhouse’s in Mundhwa, Pune, Maharashtra)
Purpose of Consultancy : Assess their current fertilizer packaging system and recommend necessary improvements for sustainable packaging.
3. Name of the Organization: Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran (P) Ltd (Printing Press at Mysuru)
Purpose of Consultancy : Assess their current packaging system and recommend necessary improvements for sustainable packaging