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• Optimal Production of Bioelectricity using Clostridium sporogenes NCIM 5125

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Authors

M. Seenuvasan ¹, J. Sebastin ¹, K. Ananthi ¹, S.C. Gayathri ¹, A. Krithika Siva ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹, K. Sathish Kumar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai, IN
2 Department of Chemical Engineering, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 4, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 15-18

Abstract

A sequential anode-cathode double-chamber microbial fuel cell (MFC) was constructed for the production of electricity using a novel microorganism, Clostridium sporogenes NCIM 5125 which is profoundly known to be a part of MFC studies. The growth of the microorganism was supported by energy derived from the electron transfer process itself and results in stable, long term power production. The electricity generation was optimized by analyzing the growth of the microbe at different parameters using mediated and non-mediated MFC. The results suggested that it is feasible to generate more electricity amounting to 5.6 mA at 160th h with the adopted C. sporogenes using mediated MFC.

Keywords

Microbial Fuel Cell, Proton Exchange Membrane, Clostridium sporogenes.

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• Information Use Pattern by Sericulture Scientists:A Case Study of Karnataka State Sericulture Research and Development Institute Library, Bangalore

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Authors

B. S. Biradar ¹, B. T. Sampath Kumar ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Library and information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shimoga, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University, Jnana Sahyadri, Shimoga, IN

Source

Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 40, No 3 (2003), Pagination: 255-265

Abstract

Study attempted to identify the usefulness of 1ibrary collection and information use pattern by sericulture scientists. Result shows reports (52%). conference papers. textbooks, bibliographical sources (each 48%) and primary periodicals (46%) are frequently used sources. Study also shows sericulture scientists not only depend upon their own institute library collection but also a large number of scientists depend upon agricultural libraries (42%) and other sericulture libraries (34%).

Keywords

Sericulture Scientists, Information Use, Use Pattern.

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• Use of E-Journals by Research Scholars in University Libraries

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Authors

M. Anil Kumar ¹, V. Pulla Reddy ²

Affiliations
1 S.V. University Library, Tirupati – 517502, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Library and Information Science, S.V. University, Tirupati – 517502, Andhra Pradesh, IN

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Journal of Information and Knowledge (Formerly SRELS Journal of Information Management), Vol 53, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 195-202

Abstract

The main purpose of the study is to examine the use of e-journals by the research scholars in university libraries. Analysis of data collected from a stratified random sample of 888 research scholars belonging to Sri Venkateswara University, Andhra University and University of Hyderabad using a questionnaire, reveals that a high percentage of them (43.92%) use both print and e-journals. Majority of the research scholars (73.03%) use e-journals for their M.Phil/Ph.D research work. Most of them use UGC-INFONET e-journals. A high percentage of research scholars frequently use the database of JCCC. Among the open access journals, the research scholars use 'Directory of Open Access Journals' (29.3%), PubMed Central (22.07%) and Indian Journals (22.27%). The frequently used journals by more than 10% of research scholars are Journal of Analytical Chemistry (12.75%), Chemistry World (10.92%), Plant Cell Reports (10.82%), and Advances in Applied Mathematics (10.36%). Nearly one-fourth of them ((26.49%) are facing the problem of slow Internet connetivity. Majority of them (67.9%) participated in training programmes conducted by the libraries in the use of e-journals. A few suggestions have been made to enhance the use of e-journals.

Keywords

E-Journals, Open Access Journals, UGC-INFONET Journals, University Libraries, Use of E-Journals, User Studies.

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• Enrichment of Lipid Accumulation in Chlorella pyrenoidosa

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Authors

S. Abinandan ¹, P. Pravin Kumar ², M. Anil Kumar ², M. Seenuvasan ²

Affiliations
1 School of Mechanical and Building Sciences, VIT University, Vellore, IN
2 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Kundrathur, Chennai, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 152-156

Abstract

In this study, the microalgae Chlorella pyrenoidosa was subjected for growth with respect to supply different heterotrophic carbon sources such as glucose, sucrose and fructose, also autotrophic condition with CO₂ as the carbon source are considered in various concentrations such as 0%, 10% and 20%. The maximum biomass concentration of 7.3 g/L was obtained with glucose as the carbon source and the lipid productivity was said to be higher with 20% of CO₂ concentration with lipid content of 22.13%. This study concludes that the lipid content in the algal cells was increased at 20% of CO₂ as the carbon source. This indicates that the lipid content can be increased at the autotrophic growth condition mediated by the supply of CO₂ to the medium as the carbon source compared with that of the other heterotrophic level of carbon supplementary. The optimization of the algal growth has been performed at different growth conditions along with that of the different stress parameters together in order to understand and monitor the relation between the cell components of algae such as lipid content, protein content and chlorophyll content and their effect with that of the applied stress conditions.

Keywords

Biomass, Chlorella pyrenoidosa, Lipids, Yield.

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• Statistical Optimization of Alkaline Levan Production using Bacillus subtilis

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Authors

J. Niranjan ¹, Fazal Basha ¹, G. Suganya ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹, M. Seenuvasan ¹, S. Selvanaveen ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 169-173

Abstract

The industrially used biopolymer levan as an emulsifying agent was produced in large amounts by optimizing the physical parameters like pH, temperature and incubation time, with the central composite design under the response surface methodology where the maximum yield of levan was found to be 268 μg/ml at a pH of 8.0, a temperature of 20°C and the incubation period of 24^th h. The pH- and thermal stabilities of levan-forming activity were studied and arrived at the maximum activity at pH 7.0 and at 20°C respectively, thereby inferring that the levan is optimally produced by Bacillus subtilis in an alkaline environment. Scanning electron microscope was used to examine the surface morphology levan-producing Bacillus subtilis that showed the levan polymer as white dust-like particles.

Keywords

Bacillus subtilis, Levan Polymer, RSM, Scanning Electron Microscope.

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• A Complete Study on Biodegradation of Reactive Red C2G29 Using Newly Isolated Acinetobacter sp

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Authors

D. Suresh ¹, P. Sridhar ¹, D. Joyce Hellen Sathya ², M. Anil Kumar ², M. Seenuvasan ², R. Dhandapani ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Sengunthar Arts and Science College, Tiruchengode, IN
2 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Kunrathur, Chennai, IN
3 Department of Microbiology, Periyar University, Salem, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 246-250

Abstract

A bacterium designated as Acinetobacter sp., isolated from domestic sewage soil identified by taxonomic studies by 16S rDNA sequential analysis was found to decolorize azo dye with the decolorization efficiency varying from 80-96%. This strain decolorized 96.2% a deep red sulphonated azo dye Reactive RedC2G29 (200 mg/L) with 1.76 g/L dry cells of specific decolorization rate in static condition at optimum pH 5.0 and temperature 30°C. The degradation efficiency of this strain was within 48 h. Phytotoxicity studies revealed less toxic nature of decolorized products as compared to original dye. HPLC, GC-MS and LC-MS analysis revealed the production of metabolites as final product by degradation of the dye.

Keywords

Reactive Red C2G29, Degradation, Acinetobacter sp.

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• Optimal Production, Purification and Characterization of Extracellular Lipase by an Isolated Bacillus Sp. and It’s Ability as a Bio-Detergent

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Authors

T. Uma ¹, V. N. Saranya ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹, S. Selvanaveen ¹, R. Viveka ¹, M. Seenuvasan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 146-151

Abstract

The extra cellular lipase produced by a novel strain of Bacillus sp. isolated from soil was used as an alternative for commercially available detergents for removing stains like oil, grease and blood stains in fabric clothes, as lipase shows the effect of hydrolysis of fat. The production was carried out by submerged fermentation using olive oil as substrate. The production media was optimized using the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to get maximum yield with at most lipase activity. Thus Lipase produced had highest activity at pH 8, 30°C under incubation period of 24 h. The dialyzed sample of the partially purified enzyme was used to determine the molecular weight of lipase using sodium do-decyl sulphate poly acryl amide gel electrophoresis, which was 95 kDa. The stability of the enzyme was studied inferring it with maximum activity at pH 8.0 and temperature of 30°C. The detergent action of the enzyme was analyzed using the ultra filtered enzyme samples. The stain removal capacity of the lipase was better than the commercial detergents used.

Keywords

Bacillus sp., Lipase, Activity, pH, Temperature, RSM.

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• Dynamic and Stability Criteria for a Continuous Bioaccumulation of Reactive Red C2G 29 Dye using Penicillium chrysogenum MTCC 6477

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Authors

M. Anil Kumar ¹, S. Keerthana ¹, Adyasa Pani ¹, D. Suresh ¹, M. Seenuvasan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, No 3 (2011), Pagination: 167-171

Abstract

The combined effects of initial sucrose and initial Reactive Red C2G 29 dye concentrations on the specific growth rate and dye bioaccumulation efficiency of Penicillium chrysogenum MTCC 6477 was determined at pH 5.0. The highest growth rate of 0.115 h^-1 was obtained at an initial sucrose concentration of 15 g/L in absence of dye. For each constant sucrose concentration chosen between 5 and 15 g/L with an increase in initial dye concentration up to 500 mg/L under pH 5.0 resulted in a decrease in percentage uptake of dye and more over all dye concentration tested inhibited the growth of Penicillium chrysogenum. On the other hand at each constant dye concentration studied, both the specific growth rate and uptake yield enhanced with raising sucrose concentration up to15 g/L with pH 5.0, the maximum uptake yield of 96.67 % was observed in 15g/L sucrose and 50 mg/L dye containing growth medium at pH 5.0. To check the stability of this bioaccumulation process a continuous bioaccumulation system was developed and it shows monotonic damping oscillation where the dye uptake concentration approaches equilibrium.

Keywords

Penicillium chrysogenum, Mycelium, Bioaccumulation, Stability, Reactive Red.

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• Comparative Studies on the Production, Purification, and Characterization of Nattokinase from Blood Fibrin of Bos taurus (Cow) and Ovis aries (Sheep) by Rhizomucor sp

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Authors

M. B. Nishita ¹, Remya Rachel Chacko ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹, D. Suresh ¹, S. Selvanaveen ¹, M. Seenuvasan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai 600 069, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 10-16

Abstract

A novel fibrinolytic enzyme from two different blood fibrin Bos taurus and Ovis aries as an added ingredient by Rhizomucor sp. which was purified by ammonium sulphate precipitation, dialysis and ion exchange chromatography. The purification protocol resulted in 1.373 and 1.737 -fold purification of the enzyme. The apparent molecular weight of the enzyme was found to be 30.0kDa, determined by sodium dodecylsulphate poly acrylamide gel electrophoresis. Optimal temperature and pH of the nattokinase were to be at 37°C and 8.0 respectively. Upon the addition of zinc chloride the enzyme activity was increased while EDTA and PMSF inhibited the activity of the enzyme, indicating the presence of metalloproteases. The produced enzyme showcases the blood clot-busting activity.

Keywords

Nattokinase, Bos taurus, Ovis aries, Rhizomucor sp.

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• Optimal Production and Purification of Citric Acid from Cane Molasses by Aspergillus niger MTCC 282 using Response Surface Methodology

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Authors

Deena Durairaj ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹, M. Seenuvasan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai- 600 069, IN

Source

Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol 2, No 1 (2011), Pagination: 36-41

Abstract

A sequential optimization based on statistiscal design was employed to optimize the media constituents for the improvement of citric acid production from cane molasses through surface fermentation using Aspergillus niger MTCC 282. The selected medium constituents were optimized by the central composite design under the response surface methodology where the maximum yield of citric acid and minimal residual sugar concentration was found to be 28.75 g/L and 0.9 g/L at pH at a temperature of 30ºC having a substrate concentration of 120 g/L under 9 days of incubation. The produced citric acid was then separated using cation-exchange chromatography.

Keywords

Citric Acid, Residual Sugar, Aspergillus niger, RSM.

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• Texture and Shape based Object Detection Strategies

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Authors

Kallakunta Ravi Kumar ¹, V. Bhanu Prakash ¹, V. Shyam ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering, K L University, Guntur - 522502, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 9, No 30 (2016), Pagination: 

Abstract

Objectives: To identify the Objects individually in an image. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The texture based object detection is done based on the texture available over the surface of the object and the shape based object detection is done based on the outline of the objects in an image. These two methods are used for the object detection in an image. Findings: Both of the methods prove to have their own advantages and limitations; so based on the applications the appropriate method can be applied. Applications: Biometric recognition, surveillance, Medical Analysis.

Keywords

Object Detection, Shape Detection, Shape Contexts, Shape Recognition and Detection, Texture.

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• Review on Enzyme Loaded Magnetic Nanoparticles

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Authors

M. Seenuvasan ¹, N. Balaji ¹, M. Anil Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Biotechnology, Madha Engineering College, Chennai, IN

Source

Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology, Vol 3, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 200-208

Abstract

Preparation of nanobiocatalysts with the combination of nanotechnology and biotechnology is considered as an exciting and rapidly emerging area. The use of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles as enzyme immobilization carriers has drawn great attention because of their unique properties, such as controllable particle size, large surface area, modifiable surface, and easy recovery. In this paper, a variety of surface modification on synthesized magnetic iron oxide by different ways and a variety of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles immobilized enzymes in bioprocess applications, especially enzymes like lipase and cellulase are reviewed. The advantages and shortcomings of the magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles immobilized enzymes and the future developing prospects are also discussed.

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• Effect of Novel Heterocyclic Compound on Protein and Lipid Metabolisms in Different Tissues of Male Albino Rats

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Authors

M. Anil Kumar ¹, M. Krishna Reddy ¹, M. Sarangapani ²

Affiliations
1 Reproductive Physiology Unit, Department of Zoology, Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P.), IN
2 University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P.), IN

Source

International Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol 2, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 170-173

Abstract

The present study was carried out on the effect of novel heterocyclic compound on total proteins, free amino acids and total lipids contents in different tissues to understand the protein and lipid metabolisms and their role in male rats. The treatment with Ethyl 1-(2-oxoindolin-3-ylideneamino)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-oxo-6-phenyl pyrimidine-5-carboxylate compound at dose level of 50mg/kg body weight for 21 days did cause mild changes in proteins and lipid metabolism in reproductive and somatic tissues of treated rats. In order to assess the physiological changes in testis, brain, heart, kidney and liver of rats, estimation of total proteins, free amino acids and total lipids has been under taken. The result showed a mild decrease in total protein levels, but in contrast to the same treatment caused a mild increase in free amino acid and total lipid levels.

Keywords

Novel Heterocyclic Compound, Proteins and Lipid Metabolisms, Physiological Changes, Reproductive Tissue, Somatic Tissues.

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• Investigation on Al6061 Silver Coated Copper Metal Matrix Composite in Pre and Post Heat Treated Condition

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Authors

K. Pavan Kumar ¹, P. V. Vinay ¹, M. Anil Kumar ², Ch. Anil Kumar ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gayatri Vidya Parishad College for Degree and PG Courses, School of Engineering, Visakhapatnam – 530045, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, SRKR Engineering College, Bhimavaram, Eluru, West Godavari – 534204, Andhra Pradesh, IN
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, GITAM University, Visakhapatnam – 530045, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Source

Indian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol 10, No 29 (2017), Pagination: 

Abstract

Objectives: The usage of Al6061 metal matrix composites as fins (extended surfaces), and the effect of heat treatment on the MMC's is pursued for the variations in fin efficiency. Methods/Statistical Analysis: Based on above requirement a metal matrix composite is prepared by the addition of silver treated copper particles in different weight percentages to the base metal Al 6061. Then the prepared MMC's are heat treated and solution zed. Test specimens (as-cast and heat treated) are statistically investigated using Taguchi and ANOVA (Analysis Of Variance). The performance of base metal, pre and post heat treated MMC's are compared on the basis of heat dissipation rate in pin fin apparatus for forced convection. Findings: Highest heat input of 65W, concentration of 15% and a distance of 2.7 cm is found to be effective for heat dissipation. Efficiency of heat treated Al 6061 Silver coated Copper MMC has augmented by 39% compared to base metal. Application: These MMC's has major application in heat sinks, Fins of condensers and evaporators etc.

Keywords

Al 606, ANOVA, Heat Dissipation, 1Heat Treatment, MMC’s, Taguchi Analysis.

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• Effect of Novel Heterocyclic Compound on Fertility in Male Albino Rats

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Authors

M. Anil Kumar ¹, M. Krishna Reddy ¹, , M. Sarangapani ²

Affiliations
1 Reproductive Physiology Unit, Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P.), IN
2 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kakatiya University, Warangal (A.P.), IN

Source

Asian Journal of Bio Science, Vol 4, No 2 (2010), Pagination: 235-240

Abstract

The present study has been proposed to evaluate the antifertility activity of novel hetercyclic compound in male albino rats. The ethyl 1-(5-chloro-2-oxoindolin-3-ylideneamino)-1,2,3,6-tetrahydro-4-methyl-2-oxo-6-phenyl pyrimidine -5-carboxylate compound has been found to possess significant antifertility effect in rats. Intraperitonial treatment of this compound (3mg/kg b.wt/day) for 21 days did not cause any effect on body weight. The weights of testis, cauda epididymis, seminal vesicles and ventral prostate were reduced significantly. Sperm suspension was obtained from cauda epididymis to calculate the sperm count, sperm motility sperm abnormality and fertility rate. There was a significant decrease in sperm count, sperm motility, fertility rate and a significant increase in sperm abnormality. The histological picture of testis is almost normal but the number of sperms were decreased and clumping of sperms were observed in the epididymal lumen and epithelial lining also shows degenerative changes.

Keywords

Heterocyclic Compound, Gonadosomatic Index, Fertility, Cauda Epididymis.

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