University of Madras

Biointerfacial Multilayered Au-n-HAP/Polycaprolactone/Graphene Oxide Ti-Bone Implant: Electrochemical Stability, Interfacial Passivation Dynamics for Long-Term Corrosion Mitigation, and Accelerated Osteogenesis

Abstract Developing multifunctional biomaterials requires balancing mechanical strength and biological activity, leading to the exploration of multilayer coatings and interfacial properties to improve clinical effectiveness. The main goal is to develop Au-n-HAP/polycaprolactone (...

Molecular Detection of Bordetella Species Among Children With Clinically Suspected Pertussis

Background: Pertussis remains an important respiratory infection in children, but clinical diagnosis can be difficult because classic manifestations may be absent or nonspecific. IS481-targeted molecular detection provides high sensitivity but is not completely specific for Borde...

A multi-index screening framework for selecting bacterial and fungal isolates for heavy-metal detoxification

Heavy-metal contamination of wastewater represents a major environmental challenge because of its persistence, toxicity, and bioaccumulation potential in aquatic ecosystems. Microbial bioremediation has emerged as a sustainable and cost-effective approach for detoxifying metal-co...

A comparative study of machine learning models in QSPR analysis of antihypertensive drug compounds

Hypertension is one of the most prevalent ailments globally, and it predisposes individuals to heart conditions. To develop improved drugs that reduce hypertension, one should understand the molecular properties that influence the effect of a drug. In this study, we explore the q...

Rocksalt high entropy oxide–enabled enhancement of redox kinetics in room-temperature sodium–sulfur batteries

As a next-generation energy storage technology, room temperature sodium sulfur (RT-NaS) batteries offer higher energy density, lower cost and raw material abundance compared to lithium-ion batteries. However, major challenges impeding practical applications are polysulfide shuttl...

Characterization and Determination of the Kinetics of the Interaction During the Preparation of Fat‐Liquor From Waste Fat

ABSTRACT Fat‐liquoring chemical, an emulsified formulation of alkali and fat or sulfited oil, is added slowly to processed hides during leather making, penetrating into the empty cells of the leather matrix and acting as filler. Waste tallow‐fat is used to prepare present value‐a...

A facile synthesis, structural, morphological and electrical properties of Bi2Se3 nanomaterials

Bi 2 Se 3 nanoparticles were synthesized using the solvothermal method. The structural and morphological characterizations were conducted using XRD, HRSEM and Raman spectroscopy, while electrical studies performed at room temperature were analyzed using impedance spectroscopy and...

Gen Z vs Sanatan Dharma: Religious, Traditional and Cultural Practices – A Study on the Perception and Continuity of Sanatan Values in the Modern Scientific Age

Abstract Generation Z represents a generation influenced by digital technology, globalization, scientific advancement and changing social values. This study examines the perception, awareness and acceptance of Gen Z towards Sanatan Dharma's religious, traditional and cultural pra...

Gen Z vs Sanatan Dharma: Religious, Traditional and Cultural Practices – A Study on the Perception and Continuity of Sanatan Values in the Modern Scientific Age

Generation Z represents a generation influenced by digital technology, globalization, scientific advancement and changing social values. This study examines the perception, awareness and acceptance of Gen Z towards Sanatan Dharma's religious, traditional and cultural practices. S...

Multi-head attention-driven multimodal feature integration network for autism spectrum disorder detection

The growing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) highlights the need for accurate and reliable intelligent screening systems for early behavioral assessment. However, ASD-related behaviors vary significantly across individuals, making diagnosis based on a single modality...

Preparation of gold nanoparticles supported on microcrystalline cellulose by solid-mortar grinding and their catalytic activities

A solid-grinding approach for transforming microcrystalline cellulose into less ordered matrices, followed by the deposition of a high density of gold nanoparticles (NPs) without employing environmentally toxic chemicals, solvents, or external reducing agents is reported. The gen...

In vitro antioxidant activity and cytotoxic effects of sulfated galactan polysaccharides from Gracilaria spinulosa

This study investigated the extraction, chemical composition, structural characteristics, antioxidant activity, and in vitro cytotoxic potential of sulfated galactan polysaccharides (SGP) isolated from the red seaweed Gracilaria spinulosa collected from the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil...

Enhanced ionic conductivity in a sustainable eucalyptus gum-chitosan biopolymer electrolyte for electrochemical device applications

Polymer electrolytes, owing to their distinct characteristics, present a viable alternative to liquid electrolytes in batteries. This study presents a biodegradable polymer electrolyte membrane composed of a blend of eucalyptus gum (EG), chitosan (CS), and ammonium thiocyanate (A...