Facile-Biogenic ZnO Nanoparticle Synthesis for Anticancer Investigation Against MCF-7 Cells and Photodegradation of Alizarin Red Under UV Light Illumination R. Kavitha, M. Srinivas, Prashantha Karunakar, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, S. M. Basavarajaiah Chemistryselect, 2026 Here, we report the plant‐based synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) using the alcoholic fruit extract of Phoenix sylvestris . The metabolites found in the aqueous extract of date fruit extract serve as an oxidizing, reducing, and capping agent for synthesizing biogenic ZnO NPs. The synthesized ZnO─NPs are characterized using analytical techniques. XRD results confirm the hexagonal wurtzite structure of ZnO and PL analysis revealed several defect types with zinc vacancies (V Zn ), zinc interstitials (Zn i ), or oxygen interstitials (O i ) being induced by calcination at 500 °C. The cytotoxicity study ZnO NPs was evaluated by using the 3‐(4, 5‐dimethylthiazol‐2‐yl)‐2,5‐diphenyltetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay against human breast adenocarcinoma cell line (MCF7) with an IC 50 value of 21.61 µg/mL. The ZnO NPs' photocatalytic efficiency was evaluated for Alizarin Red dye (ARZ) degradation. The effects of catalyst dosage were investigated in photocatalysis processes and the highest photodegradation efficiency was achieved at 80 mg ZnO dosage using UV light radiation.
Advancements in fiber-reinforced geopolymer along with 3D printed and nano concrete in sustainable construction Fatheali A. Shilar, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, N.A. Abu Osman, S. Ramesh, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, T.M. Yunus Khan, Syed Waheedullah Ghori, Mohammed Azam Ali Engineering Science and Technology an International Journal, 2025 The mechanical and durability performance of innovative sustainable concrete technologies more especially, fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), geopolymer reinforced concrete (GRC), 3D printed reinforced concrete (3DRC), and nano-based concrete (NBC) is investigated here. The intention is to assess and contrast these materials in relation to contemporary building requirements and environmental sustainability. Examining more than 100 peer-reviewed papers from Scopus and Web of Science databases using a combined qualitative and quantitative approach, Using kernel density plots, Q-Q graphs, and Weibull analysis, key mechanical parameters including compressive strength, elastic modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and fracture toughness were statistically tested. Achieving compressive strengths of 60–95 MPa, elastic moduli between 30 and 42 GPa, and exceptional crack resistance, the results show that nano-based geopolymer concrete routinely beats others. Between 3 % and 5 % was found to be the ideal fiber content; 25–40 mm fiber lengths enhanced mechanical integrity. Particularly Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and Goal 13 (Climate Action), these results fit the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The work emphasizes the pragmatic benefits of using geopolymers and nano-enhanced materials in the building of sustainable infrastructure.
Bio-based material from fruit waste of orange peel for industrial applications Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Ashok M. Sajjan, Shrinidhi Kamat, M.A. Mujtaba, Ashok S. Shettar, Ali E. Anqi, Mohammad Reza Safaei, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Masood Ashraf Ali Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2022
Nanoceramic composites for nuclear radiation attenuation Shankar A. Hallad, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Avinash S. Bhadrakali, Arun Y. Patil, Anand M. Hunashyal, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, T. M. Yunus Khan, Irfan Anjum Badruddin, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Sarfaraz Kamangar Materials, 2022
Statistical analysis of polymer nanocomposites for mechanical properties Shankar A. Hallad, N. R. Banapurmath, T. M. Yunus Khan, M. A. Umarfarooq, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Anand M. Hunashyal, Sandeep V. Gujjar, Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Masood Ashraf Ali Molecules, 2021
An Exhaustive Study on the Use of Jatropha Based Biodiesel for Modern Diesel Engine Applications Biodiesel Fuels Based on Edible and Nonedible Feedstocks Wastes and Algae Science Technology Health and Environment, 2021
The Investigation of Mixed Ferrofluids Containing Iron Oxide nanoparticles and Microspheres Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Veerabhadragouda B. Patil, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Kiran Shahapurkar, Ashraf Elfasakhany, Mishal Alsehli, Akshata Yavagal, Pradyumna Mogre, Vijayakumar M Hiremath, Shankar A. Hallad Advances in Materials Science and Engineering, 2021
Protein nanotechnology Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi, Merja Hannele Kontro, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, M. B. Sulochana, Dayanand Agsar Handbook of Ecomaterials, 2019
RNA nanotechnology Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi, Merja Hannele Kontro, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, M. B. Sulochana, Dayanand Agsar, Rakesh P. Tapaskar, Ashok S. Shettar Handbook of Ecomaterials, 2019
DNA nanotechnology Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi, Merja Hannele Kontro, Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, M. B. Sulochana, Dayanand Agsar, Rakesh P. Tapaskar, Ashok S. Shettar Handbook of Ecomaterials, 2019
Synthesis techniques for preparation of nanomaterials Sharanabasava V. Ganachari, Nagaraj R. Banapurmath, Basavaraja Salimath, Jayachandra S. Yaradoddi, Ashok S. Shettar, Anand M. Hunashyal, Abbaraju Venkataraman, Parvathi Patil, H. Shoba, Gurusiddesh B. Hiremath Handbook of Ecomaterials, 2019
Synergistic adsorptive-photocatalytic degradation of tartrazine using Mn-modified Fe3O4/lignocellulose magnetic nanocomposites HS Sohal, N Kaur, KA Ganure, M Kaur, SV Ganachari International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 152435 , 2026 2026
Computationally Reinforced Green Synthesis of Terminalia arjuna –Derived Silver Nanoparticles for Biomedical Applications J Shivaputrappa, S Tiwari, KA Ganure, SR Chandani, M Kaur, A Sharma, ... Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 1-19 , 2026 2026
Impact of micronutrient fortification on the functional and morphological properties of Cold-Extruded rice analogues A Ganachari, U Nidoni, H Sharanagouda, S Ganachari, KT Ramappa, ... Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization, 1-11 , 2026 2026
Design and application of geopolymer adsorbents incorporating biomaterials and hybrid nanocomposites for high-efficiency wastewater remediation FA Shilar, LV Hublikar, SV Ganachari, MEM Soudagar, NAA Osman, ... Environmental Research, 123878 , 2026 2026
Facile‐Biogenic ZnO Nanoparticle Synthesis for Anticancer Investigation Against MCF‐7 Cells and Photodegradation of Alizarin Red Under UV Light Illumination R Kavitha, M Srinivas, P Karunakar, S V. Ganachari, SM Basavarajaiah ChemistrySelect 11 (5), e03411 , 2026 2026 Citations: 2
Annealing-Induced Defect Modulation and Functional Switching in ZnO Thin Films: DFT and Molecular Docking Analysis G Kale, KA Ganure, A Ghosh, SG Divakara, P Dhanaraj, SV Ganachari Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 1-13 , 2026 2026 Citations: 3
Functionalization and surface modification of graphene hydrogels LV Hublikar, SV Ganachari Graphene Hydrogels, 77-106 , 2026 2026 Citations: 1
Thermodynamic insights into nanoscale stability: temperature and entropy in action LV Hublikar, SV Ganachari, SP Kollur, NAA Osman, S Ramesh, ... Journal of Molecular Liquids, 129075 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Electrochemical, molecular docking and biological activities of Ni (II), Cu (II), Cd (II) complexes of isonicotinic acid (1-phenyl-ethylidene)-hydrazide: A computational study AA Derardja, L Golea, R Chebaki, L Aissani, LV Hublikar, SV Ganachari, ... Journal of Molecular Structure 1344, 142957 , 2025 2025
Gamma Radiation-Induced Degradation in Insulating Mineral Oil: Electrical and FTIR Characterization M Aljassem, A Alsayed, DEA Mansour, RA Farade, A Falah, M Zdanowski, ... IEEE Access , 2025 2025
Advancements in fiber-reinforced geopolymer along with 3D printed and nano concrete in sustainable construction FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, NAA Osman, S Ramesh, MEM Soudagar, ... Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal 70, 102162 , 2025 2025
Detection of mercury (II) ions from wastewater using fluorescent and mesoporous materials: Theoretical and experimental insights Z Panahande, GM Ziarani, M Feizi-Dehnayebi, A Badiei, S Rtimi, ... Microchemical Journal, 115563 , 2025 2025 Citations: 14
Dielectric Nanofluids for Transformers: A Review on Stability, Dielectric, Thermophysical, and Chemical Properties RA Farade, NIA Wahab, DEA Mansour, M Rafiq, TMY Khan, AS Shaik, ... IEEE Access , 2025 2025 Citations: 10
Recent advances in transition metal oxide nanomaterials for solar cell applications: A status review and technology perspectives LV Hublikar, SV Ganachari, FA Shilar, N Raghavendra Materials Research Bulletin 187, 113351 , 2025 2025 Citations: 26
Advancing sustainable construction: Bamboo fibers in clay-based geopolymer composites FA Shilar, MA Shilar, SV Ganachari Journal of Building Engineering 104, 112247 , 2025 2025 Citations: 13
Development of Vitamin-fortified rice analogs with a focus on extrusion and cooking stability and retention A Ganachari, U Nidoni, S Hiregoudar, S Ganachari, R KT, N Naik, V S, ... Journal of Food Science and Technology, 1-9 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Biobased heterogeneous renewable catalysts: Production technologies, innovations, biodiesel applications and circular bioeconomy PK Sarangi, AK Singh, SV Ganachari, D Pengadeth, G Mohanakrishna, ... Environmental Research 261, 119745 , 2024 2024 Citations: 51
Optimizing ammonia detection with a polyaniline− magnesia nano composite SV Ganachari, FA Shilar, VB Patil, TMY Khan, CA Saleel, MA Ali Polymers 16 (20), 2892 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
A comprehensive review on the strength, durability, and microstructural analysis of bacterial concrete FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil Structures 68, 107078 , 2024 2024 Citations: 16
A concise review on recent development of indole derivatives for anticancer activities BT Sridhar, NG Yernale, RS Gani, N Gupta, SV Ganachari, BS Mathada Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 101 (10), 101282 , 2024 2024 Citations: 36
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Biodegradable carboxymethyl cellulose based material for sustainable packaging application JS Yaradoddi, NR Banapurmath, SV Ganachari, MEM Soudagar, ... Scientific reports 10 (1), 21960 , 2020 2020 Citations: 315
Anti-cancer studies of noble metal nanoparticles synthesized using different plant extracts D Raghunandan, B Ravishankar, G Sharanbasava, DB Mahesh, ... Cancer Nanotechnology 2 (1), 57-65 , 2011 2011 Citations: 241
Bio-based material from fruit waste of orange peel for industrial applications JS Yaradoddi, NR Banapurmath, SV Ganachari, MEM Soudagar, ... Journal of Materials Research and Technology 17, 3186-3197 , 2022 2022 Citations: 234
Molarity activity effect on mechanical and microstructure properties of geopolymer concrete: A review FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, TMY Khan, SDA Khadar Case Studies in Construction Materials 16, e01014 , 2022 2022 Citations: 202
Photo‐Irradiated Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Edible Mushroom Pleurotus florida and Their Antibacterial Activity Studies R Bhat, R Deshpande, SV Ganachari, DS Huh, A Venkataraman Bioinorganic Chemistry and Applications 2011 (1), 650979 , 2011 2011 Citations: 194
Photo-bio-synthesis of irregular shaped functionalized gold nanoparticles using edible mushroom Pleurotus florida and its anticancer evaluation R Bhat, VG Sharanabasava, R Deshpande, U Shetti, G Sanjeev, ... Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 125, 63-69 , 2013 2013 Citations: 157
Polymeric hydrogels-based materials for wastewater treatment M Ahmaruzzaman, P Roy, A Bonilla-Petriciolet, M Badawi, SV Ganachari, ... Chemosphere 331, 138743 , 2023 2023 Citations: 116
A review of 3D printing of geopolymer composites for structural and functional applications FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, BE Bhojaraja, TMY Khan, ... Construction and Building Materials 400, 132869 , 2023 2023 Citations: 107
Advancement of nano-based construction materials-A review FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil Construction and building materials 359, 129535 , 2022 2022 Citations: 100
Preparation and validation of sustainable metakaolin based geopolymer concrete for structural application FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, IN Reddy, J Shim Construction and Building Materials 371, 130688 , 2023 2023 Citations: 93
Extracellular Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Fungi Penicillium diversum and Their Antimicrobial Activity Studies SV Ganachari, R Bhat, R Deshpande, A Venkataraman BioNanoScience 2 (4), 316-321 , 2012 2012 Citations: 86
Review on the relationship between nano modifications of geopolymer concrete and their structural characteristics FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, TMY Khan, NM Almakayeel, ... Polymers 14 (7), 1421 , 2022 2022 Citations: 85
Evaluation of structural performances of metakaolin based geopolymer concrete FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, KS Nisar journal of materials research and technology 20, 3208-3228 , 2022 2022 Citations: 81
Optimization of alkaline activator on the strength properties of geopolymer concrete FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, TMY Khan, S Javed, RU Baig Polymers 14 (12), 2434 , 2022 2022 Citations: 80
Biodegradable plastic production from fruit waste material and its sustainable use for green applications J Yaradoddi, V Patil, S Ganachari, N Banapurmath, A Hunashyal, ... Int. J. Pharm. Res. Allied Sci 5 (4), 72-81 , 2016 2016 Citations: 80
Development and optimization of an eco-friendly geopolymer brick production process for sustainable masonry construction FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, N Almakayeel, TMY Khan Case Studies in Construction Materials 18, e02133 , 2023 2023 Citations: 76
Visible light-assisted S-scheme p-and n-type semiconductors anchored onto graphene for increased photocatalytic H2 production via water splitting B Kakavandi, M Moradi, F Hasanvandian, A Bahadoran, ... Chemical engineering journal 487, 150399 , 2024 2024 Citations: 69
Synthesis and characterization of nickel oxide nanoparticles by self-propagating low temperature combustion method SV Ganachari, R Bhat, R Deshpande Recent Research in Science and Technology 4 (4) , 2012 2012 Citations: 69
Evaluation of the effect of granite waste powder by varying the molarity of activator on the mechanical properties of ground granulated blast-furnace slag-based geopolymer concrete FA Shilar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, KS Nisar, AH Abdel-Aty, IS Yahia Polymers 14 (2), 306 , 2022 2022 Citations: 63
Anticancer potential of biologically synthesized silver nanoparticles using Lantana camara leaf extract LV Hublikar, SV Ganachari, VB Patil, S Nandi, A Honnad Progress in biomaterials 12 (2), 155-169 , 2023 2023 Citations: 61
