Jalandhar 19 June (Jaswinder Azad)- Dr Ekta Khosla, Associate Professor in Chemistry in Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya, Jalndhar has completed a research Project along with her two undergraduate students Ms. Priya Kumari and Anmol Sharma. The trio synthesized silver nano particles by using Indian mythological important plant leaves. The Project was funded by UGC, under College of Excellence Scheme. Dr. Ekta Khosla told that Silver nanoparticles have well known medical properties in ancient Indian pharmacology. The nanoparticles are conventionally synthesised by using expensive, toxic and non-green chemical reagents. We have used low cost, non-conventional method by selecting green reducing agents. The leaves of Tulsi, Peepal, Mango, Neem and Aak were used for reduction process. The process is very quick efficient and economical. The particles were characterized by UV, FTIR, XRD and TEM. The particles (10nm-50nm) are found to be capable of modulating signal transduction in gram negative bacteria. Further research is going on to thoroughly establish the claim. The disposal techniques for nanoparticles are also being operated out. The work output has been communicated in a reputed Journal.
Principal Dr Ajay Sareen told that college provides ample opportunities for quality research. We are working for sustainable development by following the principles of Green Chemistry. Dr. Ekta Khosla has already got a patent published for Green Adsorbents and has guided one PhD successfully. We are starting M.Sc. Chemistry from this session and this will definitely set a bench mark in the field of quality research. She further added that Dr. Ekta Khosla and her team received best paper award in 7th National Symposium in Chemistry held at GNDU, Amritsar.
Principal Dr Ajay Sareen told that college provides ample opportunities for quality research. We are working for sustainable development by following the principles of Green Chemistry. Dr. Ekta Khosla has already got a patent published for Green Adsorbents and has guided one PhD successfully. We are starting M.Sc. Chemistry from this session and this will definitely set a bench mark in the field of quality research. She further added that Dr. Ekta Khosla and her team received best paper award in 7th National Symposium in Chemistry held at GNDU, Amritsar.
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