Aradhana Basu

@xim.edu.in

Visiting Faculty
Xavier Institute of Management (XIM) University

https://researchid.co/aradhanabasu

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Environmental Biotechnology: Wastewater treatment, Antibiotic resistance, Advanced oxidation processes

Scopus Publications

563

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Scopus Publications

Transforming Nanomaterial Synthesis through Advanced Microfluidic Approaches: A Review on Accessing Unrestricted Possibilities
Sanjib Roy, Ramesh Kumar, Argha Acooli, Snehagni Roy, Abhrajit Chatterjee, Sujoy Chattaraj, Jayato Nayak, Byong-Hun Jeon, Aradhana Basu, Shirsendu Banerjee,et al.
MDPI AG
The inception of microfluidic devices marks a confluence of diverse scientific domains, including physics, biology, chemistry, and fluid mechanics. These multidisciplinary roots have catalyzed the evolution of microfluidic devices, which serve as versatile platforms for various chemical and biological processes. Notably, microfluidic devices have garnered attention as efficient reactors, offering distinct benefits such as minimized spatial requirements for reactions, reduced equipment costs, and accelerated residence times. These advantages, among others, have ignited a compelling interest in harnessing microfluidic technology for the conception, refinement, and production of various nanomaterials and nanocomposites, pivotal within both industrial and medicinal sectors. This comprehensive exposition delves into multifaceted aspects of nanomaterial synthesis, underscoring the transformative role of microfluidic methodologies as a departure from conventional techniques. The discourse navigates through intricate considerations surrounding the preparation of nanomaterials, elucidating how the microfluidic paradigm has emerged as a promising alternative. This paper serves as an illuminating exploration of the juncture between microfluidic innovation and nanomaterial synthesis. It traverses the transformative potential of microfluidics in revolutionizing traditional approaches, heralding a new era of precision engineering for advanced materials with applications spanning industrial to medicinal domains.

Advancing pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review on application of catalytic membrane reactor-based hybrid approaches
Ramesh Kumar, Elinah Awino, Dorcas Wanja Njeri, Aradhana Basu, Sujoy Chattaraj, Jayato Nayak, Snehagni Roy, Gausal A. Khan, Byong Hun Jeon, Alak Kumar Ghosh,et al.
Elsevier BV

Microorganism-Enhanced Recovery of Zinc from Mining Waste
Somanchi Venkata Ramalakshmi, Aradhana Basu, Sankha Chakrabortty, and Jayato Nayak
CRC Press

Regulatory aspects of metal ion recovery and possible policy suggestions
Maryam Asad, Arpita Elise Edgar, Suraj K. Tripathy, and Aradhana Basu
Elsevier

Transformation of agro-biomass into vanillin through novel membrane integrated value-addition process: a state-of-art review
Jayato Nayak, Aradhana Basu, Pinaki Dey, Ramesh Kumar, Anuradha Upadhaya, Sanchari Ghosh, Bhaskar Bishayee, Smruti Rekha Mishra, Suraj K. Tripathy, Shirsendu Banerjee,et al.
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

Management of tannery waste effluents towards the reclamation of clean water using an integrated membrane system: A state-of-the-art review
Ramesh Kumar, Aradhana Basu, Bhaskar Bishayee, Rishya Prava Chatterjee, Meeraambika Behera, Wei Lun Ang, Parimal Pal, Maulin Shah, Suraj K. Tripathy, Selvaraj Ambika,et al.
Elsevier BV

Photocatalytic disinfection of multidrug resistant staphylococcus haemolyticus and Escherichia coli using visible-LED: A photochemical approach to curb nosocomial infection
Ananyo Jyoti Misra, Aradhana Basu, Arpan Ghosh, Habeeb Rahman A.P., Nitika Tiwari, Amrita Mishra, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Elsevier BV

Point-of-use photocatalytic device for water disinfection under visible light using ZnO/Gypsum@alginate beads
Ananyo Jyoti Misra, Aradhana Basu, Susanta Kumar Behera, Amrita Mishra, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Elsevier BV

Photocatalytic disinfection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli using Alumina/ZnO heterostructures
Aradhana Basu, Ananyo Jyoti Misra, Meerambika Behera, Susanta Kumar Behera, Ashish Kumar Nayak, Nabin Kumar Dhal, Amrita Mishra, Bijoy Kumar Satpathy, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Elsevier BV

Sorptive removal of malachite green from aqueous solution by magnetite/coir pith supported sodium alginate beads: Kinetics, isotherms, thermodynamics and parametric optimization
Sanjay Sarkar, Nitika Tiwari, Aradhana Basu, Meerambika Behera, Bhaskar Das, Sankha Chakrabortty, Kali Sanjay, Mrutyunjay Suar, Tapan Kumar Adhya, Shirsendu Banerjee,et al.
Elsevier BV

Maghemite/ZnO nanocomposites: A highly efficient, reusable and non-noble metal catalyst for reduction of 4-nitrophenol
Meerambika Behera, Nitika Tiwari, Aradhana Basu, Smruti Rekha Mishra, Shirsendu Banerjee, Sankha Chakrabortty, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Elsevier BV

Effect of Tidal Cycle on Escherichia coli Variability in a Tropical Estuary
Sanjiba Kumar Baliarsingh, Aneesh Anandrao Lotliker, Suchismita Srichandan, Aradhana Basu, T. M. Balakrishnan Nair, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Springer Science and Business Media LLC

To unsnarl the mechanism of disinfection of Escherichia coli via visible light assisted heterogeneous photo-Fenton reaction in presence of biochar supported maghemite nanoparticles
Aradhana Basu, Meerambika Behera, Rojali Maharana, Manish Kumar, Nabin Kumar Dhal, Ashok J. Tamhankar, Amrita Mishra, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Elsevier BV

Biosolubilization of rock phosphate by Pleurotus ostreatus with brewery sludge and its effect on the growth of maize (Zea mays L.)
Rojali Maharana, Aradhana Basu, Nabin Kumar Dhal, and Totan Adak
Informa UK Limited
Abstract Rock Phosphate (RP) is a natural phosphorus source which can be an alternative to chemical fertilizers; but unfortunately, we lack technologies to make it applicable in alkaline soils. Therefore the aim of this work was to study the effects of phosphorous solubilizing fungus Pleurotus ostreatus on rock phosphate solubilization and its effect on growth of Zea mays L. incorporated with brewery sludge. The activity of the selected strain indicates the formation of the halo zone supplemented with rock phosphate. The maximum concentration of soluble phosphorus (P) was found at the 9th day of incubation in Pikovskaya’s broth containing rock phosphate as P source. The inoculation of P. ostreatus with RP and brewery sludge significantly increased the root length (49%), shoot length (27%), root fresh weight (20%), root dry weight (46%), shoot fresh weight (89%), shoot dry weight (87%), chlorophyll content (79%) and nutrient accumulation, i.e., P (2.13), K (4.48), Ca (134.21), Mg (38.09), Cu (1.70), Mn (5.15), Zn (12.08), S (78.25) times greater than control in Zea mays L. The phosphatic residues after microbial solubilization showed structural and elemental changes confirmed by SEM and FE-SEM attached with energy-dispersive X-ray. The XRD and FTIR pattern shows that the mineral constituent of the treated sample signifies the proper P solubilization. Though few reports are available on P. ostreatus but biosolubilization with rock phosphate in the presence of brewery sludge is not yet reported. Overall, these findings suggest a possible application of the abundant waste materials on the sustainable growth of the plants.

Designing Novel Photocatalysts for Disinfection of Multidrug-Resistant Waterborne Bacteria
Sourav Das, Ananyo Jyoti Misra, A. P. Habeeb Rahman, Aradhana Basu, Amrita Mishra, Ashok J. Tamhankar, Cecilia Stålsby Lundborg, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Springer International Publishing

A study on removal of Cr(III) from aqueous solution using biomass of Cymbopogon flexuosus immobilized in sodium alginate beads and its use as hydrogenation catalyst
Aradhana Basu, Saroj Sekhar Behera, Suchintak Dash, Shirsendu Banerjee, Sanjay Sarkar, Chinmaya Kumar Mohanty, Nabin Kumar Dhal, Pankaj Kumar Parhi, and Suraj K. Tripathy
Elsevier BV

Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal- Contaminated Tailings Soil by Symbiotic Interaction of Cymbopogon Citratus and Solanum Torvum with Bacillus Cereus T1B3
A.K. Nayak, A. Basu, S.S. Panda, N.K. Dhal, and R. K. Lal
Informa UK Limited
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution by dumping of tailings and overburden from different industrial activities has become a critical issue due to considerable increase in heavy metals (HMs) in all compartments of environment, especially in soils. Phytoremediation shows potential for remediating mine tailing sites contaminated with HMs. The aim of the present study was to isolate, characterize, and assess the native potential HM-resistant bacteria to enhance growth and metal accumulation of Solanum torvum and Cymbopogon citratus. In this study, a pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of native Bacillus cereus T1B3 strain, which can produce plant growth-promoting traits including 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase (ACC), Indole Acetic Acid (IAA), Siderophores production, Nitrogen fixation, and Phosphate solubilization on the growth and metal uptake of S. torvum and C. citratus growing in multi-metal-contaminated soil. Inoculating tailings with T1B3 strain significantly increased biomass, photosynthetic pigment content, enzymes and HMs (Cr (VI), Fe, Mn, Cu, Cd, Ni and Zn) accumulation in both plants. Based on translocation and biococentration factors, both plants acted as a potential phytostabilizer of HMs in roots. Results indicate that inoculating of native B. cereus T1B3 strain with S. torvum and C. citratus improves its efficiency for phytoremediation of soil containing mine tailings contaminated with HMs.

Enhancement of toxic Cr (VI), Fe, and other heavy metals phytoremediation by the synergistic combination of native Bacillus cereus strain and Vetiveria zizanioides L
A. K. Nayak, S. S. Panda, A. Basu, and N. K. Dhal
Informa UK Limited
ABSTRACT Bioremediation of Cr (VI), Fe, and other heavy metals (HMs) through plant–microbes interaction is one of the efficient strategies due to its high efficiency, low cost, and ecofriendly nature. The aim of the study was to isolate, characterize, and assess the potential of rhizospheric bacteria to enhance growth and metal accumulation by the chromium hyperaccumulator Vetiveria zizanoides. The bacterial strain isolated from mine tailings was identified to be Bacillus cereus (T1B3) strain exhibited plant growth-promoting traits including, 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate deaminase, indole acetic acid, and siderophores production, nitrogen fixation, and P solubilization. Removal capacity (mg L−1) of T1B3 strain was 82% for Cr+6 (100), 92% for Fe (100), 67% for Mn(50), 36% for Zn (50), 31% for Cd (30), 25% for Cu (30), and 43% for Ni (50) during the active growth cycle in HM-amended, extract medium. Results indicate that inoculating the native V. zizanioides with T1B3 strain improves its phytoremediation efficiency of HMs. The mineralogical characteristics of chromite ore tailings and soil were also confirmed by X-ray diffraction, Fourier Transform Infrared, scanning electron microscope–energy dispersive spectroscopy analysis.

Removal of Congo Red dye from aqueous solution using Amberlite IRA-400 in batch and fixed bed reactors
S. Sinha, S. S. Behera, S. Das, A. Basu, R. K. Mohapatra, B. M. Murmu, N. K. Dhal, S. K. Tripathy, and P. K. Parhi
Informa UK Limited
ABSTRACT Removal of Congo Red (CR) azo dye by adsorption process using Amberlite IRA-400 resin was evaluated in both batch and fixed bed system. From the batch adsorption results, maximum loading efficiency (99.99%) of CR dye was obtained at the conditions pH 4.5, temp. 303 K, contact time 180 min., Amberlite IRA-400 dose 0.5 g. The isotherm study ascertained on favorability of adsorption process as the value of separation factor (KL = 0.88) and Freundlich constant (1/n = 0.96 < 1.0) obtained from Langmuir and Freundlich equations are rational, though, overall adsorption process showed best fit with Langmuir (R2 = 0.99) than Freundlich model (R2 = 0.97). The kinetic data studied at three different CR dye concentration (50, 75, 100 mg) and results were fitted with both pseudo-first-order and second-order model equations. The values of R2 obtained are of 0.95 and 0.99 for former and later one, respectively, ensuring on best fitting of pseudo-second-order kinetics and also suggesting about the chemisorptions type of adsorption. The bed depth service model was applied for competitive analysis of the CR dye adsorption in column variables indicating mass transfer from aqueous solution to Amberlite IRA-400 phase. Fourier transform infrared analysis of CR-loaded resin Amberlite IRA-400 showed a band shifted from 1057 to 1130 cm−1 confirming CR adsorption with Amberlite IRA-400. Scanning electron microscope analysis of resin before and after adsorption was well evident from the phase patterns. Selective separation of CR dye from waste effluent of a textile industry bearing CR dye along with other trace heavy metal was achieved.

Effects of Chromium Ore Tailings on Growth and Physiological Activities of Mesua ferrea L.
Swati Sucharita Panda, Aradhana Basu, and Nabin Kumar Dhal
Informa UK Limited
ABSTRACT A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of using a native ornamental plant, Mesua ferrea L. as phytostabilizer for chromium ore tailings (COT) and to assess the metal accumulation capacity. Different ratios of soil and COT were taken in pots and sowed with seeds of M. ferrea. Plants were harvested at various intervals and separated into roots and shoots for analysis of metal concentrations and physiological characteristics of the plants. The study revealed that the plant has great tolerance and stronger ability to accumulate Cr. The results suggested an increase in growth, chlorophyll content, antioxidant activities, as well as metal accumulation capacity of M. ferrea with increasing proportion of COT in the soil. This indicates the plant's efficiency to overcome any stress generated due to excess of chromium as well as other heavy metals. The order of accumulation of heavy metals was observed to be Fe>Cr>Ni>Cd>Co. The accumulation of Cr was higher in root compared to that in shoot. M. ferrea has found to be potential as a native species candidate for phytostabilization of chromium mine tailings.

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Regulatory aspects of metal ion recovery and possible policy suggestions
M Asad, AE Edgar, SK Tripathy, A Basu
Metal Value Recovery from Industrial Waste Using Advanced Physicochemical 2025

Transforming Nanomaterial Synthesis through Advanced Microfluidic Approaches: A Review on Accessing Unrestricted Possibilities
S Roy, R Kumar, A Acooli, S Roy, A Chatterjee, S Chattaraj, J Nayak, ...
Journal of Composites Science 8 (10), 386 2024

Advancing pharmaceutical wastewater treatment: A comprehensive review on application of catalytic membrane reactor-based hybrid approaches
R Kumar, E Awino, DW Njeri, A Basu, S Chattaraj, J Nayak, S Roy, ...
Journal of Water Process Engineering 58, 104838 2024

Microorganism-Enhanced Recovery of Zinc from Mining Waste
SV Ramalakshmi, A Basu, S Chakrabortty, J Nayak
Advanced Bioseparation of Industrial Wastes, 202-219 2024

Transformation of agro-biomass into vanillin through novel membrane integrated value-addition process: a state-of-art review
J Nayak, A Basu, P Dey, R Kumar, A Upadhaya, S Ghosh, B Bishayee, ...
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 13 (16), 14317-14340 2023

Management of tannery waste effluents towards the reclamation of clean water using an integrated membrane system: A state-of-the-art review
R Kumar, A Basu, B Bishayee, RP Chatterjee, M Behera, WL Ang, P Pal, ...
Environmental research 229, 115881 2023

Photocatalytic disinfection of multidrug resistant staphylococcus haemolyticus and Escherichia coli using visible-LED: A photochemical approach to curb nosocomial infection
AJ Misra, A Basu, A Ghosh, HR AP, N Tiwari, A Mishra, CS Lundborg, ...
Environmental Technology & Innovation 27, 102502 2022

Point-of-use photocatalytic device for water disinfection under visible light using ZnO/Gypsum@ alginate beads
AJ Misra, A Basu, SK Behera, A Mishra, CS Lundborg, SK Tripathy
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 10 (3), 107520 2022

Photocatalytic disinfection of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase producing Escherichia coli using Alumina/ZnO heterostructures
A Basu, AJ Misra, M Behera, SK Behera, AK Nayak, NK Dhal, A Mishra, ...
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (6), 106334 2021

Sorptive removal of malachite green from aqueous solution by magnetite/coir pith supported sodium alginate beads: Kinetics, isotherms, thermodynamics and parametric optimization
S Sarkar, N Tiwari, A Basu, M Behera, B Das, S Chakrabortty, K Sanjay, ...
Environmental Technology & Innovation 24, 101818 2021

Maghemite/ZnO nanocomposites: A highly efficient, reusable and non-noble metal catalyst for reduction of 4-nitrophenol
M Behera, N Tiwari, A Basu, SR Mishra, S Banerjee, S Chakrabortty, ...
Advanced Powder Technology 32 (8), 2905-2915 2021

Effect of Tidal Cycle on Escherichia coli Variability in a Tropical Estuary
SK Baliarsingh, AA Lotliker, S Srichandan, A Basu, TMB Nair, SK Tripathy
Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology 106, 622-628 2021

Biosolubilization of rock phosphate by Pleurotus ostreatus with brewery sludge and its effect on the growth of maize (Zea mays L.)
R Maharana, A Basu, NK Dhal, T Adak
Journal of Plant Nutrition 44 (3), 395-410 2021

To unsnarl the mechanism of disinfection of Escherichia coli via visible light assisted heterogeneous photo-Fenton reaction in presence of biochar supported maghemite nanoparticles
A Basu, M Behera, R Maharana, M Kumar, NK Dhal, AJ Tamhankar, ...
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (1), 104620 2021

Designing novel photocatalysts for disinfection of multidrug-resistant waterborne bacteria
S Das, AJ Misra, AP Habeeb Rahman, A Basu, A Mishra, AJ Tamhankar, ...
Nanotechnology for energy and environmental engineering, 441-476 2020

A study on removal of Cr (III) from aqueous solution using biomass of Cymbopogon flexuosus immobilized in sodium alginate beads and its use as hydrogenation catalyst
A Basu, SS Behera, S Dash, S Banerjee, S Sarkar, CK Mohanty, NK Dhal, ...
Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers 102, 118-132 2019

Phytoremediation of Heavy Metal- Contaminated Tailings Soil by Symbiotic Interaction of Cymbopogon Citratus and Solanum Torvum with Bacillus Cereus T1B3
AK Nayak, A Basu, SS Panda, NK Dhal, RK Lal
Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal 28 (6), 547-568 2019

Enhancement of toxic Cr (VI), Fe, and other heavy metals phytoremediation by the synergistic combination of native Bacillus cereus strain and Vetiveria zizanioides L
AK Nayak, SS Panda, A Basu, NK Dhal
International journal of phytoremediation 20 (7), 682-691 2018

Effects of Biochar on growth and physiological activities of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) grown on Chromium (VI) contaminated soil
M Rojali, PS Sucharita, B Aradhana, DN Kumar
Research Journal of Chemistry and 2018

Removal of Congo Red dye from aqueous solution using Amberlite IRA-400 in batch and fixed bed reactors
S Sinha, SS Behera, S Das, A Basu, RK Mohapatra, BM Murmu, NK Dhal, ...
Chemical Engineering Communications 205 (4), 432-444 2018

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

Sorptive removal of malachite green from aqueous solution by magnetite/coir pith supported sodium alginate beads: Kinetics, isotherms, thermodynamics and parametric optimization
S Sarkar, N Tiwari, A Basu, M Behera, B Das, S Chakrabortty, K Sanjay, ...
Environmental Technology & Innovation 24, 101818 2021
Citations: 45

To unsnarl the mechanism of disinfection of Escherichia coli via visible light assisted heterogeneous photo-Fenton reaction in presence of biochar supported maghemite nanoparticles
A Basu, M Behera, R Maharana, M Kumar, NK Dhal, AJ Tamhankar, ...
Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 9 (1), 104620 2021
Citations: 22

Potential Microbial Diversity in Chromium Mining Areas: A
A Basu, SS Panda, NK Dhal
Bull Env Pharmacol Life Sci 4, 158-169 2015
Citations: 10

Enhancement of toxic Cr (VI)
AK Nayak, SS Panda, A Basu, NK Dhal
Fe, and other heavy 2018
Citations: 8

Bioconversion of municipal solid wastes for bioethanol production
J Patra, A Basu, A Mishra, NK Dhal
Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia 14 (3), 1151 2017
Citations: 7

Bioaccumulation of neodymium oxide (REE) and its effects on the growth and physiological changes of wheat and rice seedlings: A hydroponics study under plant growth chamber
A Basu, SS Kar, SS Panda, NK Dhal
e-Planet 14 (2), 33-40 2016
Citations: 6

Photocatalytic disinfection of multidrug resistant staphylococcus haemolyticus and Escherichia coli using visible-LED: A photochemical approach to curb nosocomial infection
AJ Misra, A Basu, A Ghosh, HR AP, N Tiwari, A Mishra, CS Lundborg, ...
Environmental Technology & Innovation 27, 102502 2022
Citations: 5

Kinetics and surface studies on biosorption of Cr (VI) by using dead fungal biomass from chromium mine waste, Sukinda, India
BA Manorama, PS Sucharita, B Aradhana, DN Kumar
Research Journal of Chemistry and 2016
Citations: 5