Dr Abinandan Sudharsanam
Research Associate
Global Centre for Environmental Remediation
Career Summary
Biography
Natural based carbon negative emission technology
Abinandan firmly believes that algae hold tremendous potential as a natural-based solution to address various environmental challenges. Through his research, he has specialized in exploring the industrial, ecological, and toxicological aspects of algae. Algae, despite their microscopic size, play a central role in biogeochemical processes and offer several commercially important products.
In his quest to unlock the full potential of algae, Abinandan has been dedicated to developing algal-based solutions to combat climate change. By leveraging the unique capabilities of algae, such as their ability to communicate with other microbes in aquatic ecosystems, he aims to find innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture, clean energy production, and carbon dioxide removal techniques. Abinandan recognizes that while a handful of algal strains are currently utilized, there are countless untapped strains that can be optimized to address specific environmental challenges.
One of Abinandan's ongoing projects is focused on continuous carbon neutral wine making using algae with Praveen Kuppan, Vice Chancellor PhD Fellow.
Another area of Abinandan's research is carbon capture using algae. Algae played a vital role billions of years ago by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen, setting the stage for oxygen-dependent life to evolve. Recognizing this historical significance, Abinandan is collaborating on projects to build algal-based carbon capture systems. His goal is to develop innovative and cost-effective methods to quantify the amount of carbon sequestered by algae, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.
Risk Management Practices
Abinandan recognizes the importance of rigorous and standardized procedures in the field of environmental risk management. With a robust background in environmental engineering and biotechnology, he has amassed considerable laboratory experience, often at the forefront of emerging contaminants and their risks to biota. His hands-on knowledge extends from using advanced molecular biology techniques, such as Sanger sequencing, 454 pyrosequencing, and shotgun Illumina MiSeq analysis, to examining environmental DNA from varied sources including water, invertebrates, and microbiomes.His commitment to quality and precision is evident in his work with ISO 17025 certifications. Abinandan is well-versed in developing and adhering to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring that research and analyses meet the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. This dedication to excellence is particularly essential when dealing with contaminants like microplastics, pesticides, and fluorinated compounds.
Additionally, Abinandan has specialized knowledge in toxicology, particularly the utilization of molecular methods to understand the toxic impacts of contaminants on ecosystems. This expertise has been instrumental in projects centered around the risk-based assessment of total petroleum hydrocarbon-contaminated groundwater and in his innovative development of DNA barcoding methodologies for e-DNA that target specific genetic loci of subterranean fauna.
By investigating environmental factors, both biotic and abiotic, Abinandan sheds light on the intricate interactions that dictate the health of microbes, soil, and groundwater biome. Employing state-of-the-art approaches like environmental omics, he deciphers the underlying mechanisms of these stresses, formulating strategies for effective risk management and mitigation.
Soil Health Improvement
Abinandan recognizes the significance of soil health in achieving a sustainable and low-carbon society. He is actively involved in projects aimed at improving soil performance through the use of novel materials and approaches.
In collaboration with experts in the field, such as Dr. Anita Kenday Sivaram and Prof. Megh, Abinandan works on evaluating alternative rhizobial carriers for enhancing soil health. By testing the efficacy of these novel materials, he aims to promote optimal rhizobial strain population and growth, leading to improved soil health. This research contributes to sustainable agricultural practices by enhancing nutrient cycling, promoting plant growth, and reducing the need for chemical inputs.
By enhancing soil health, he aims to optimize resource utilization, minimize waste, and foster sustainable agriculture practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support long-term environmental sustainability.
Circular Approach for a Low-Carbon Society
Abinandan is a strong advocate for adopting a circular approach as a pathway towards a low-carbon society. His research and expertise focus on utilizing bioresources and promoting sustainable practices that minimize emissions and optimize resource utilization.
By leveraging bioresources, Abinandan aims to reduce emissions and promote sustainable practices in various sectors, including energy and waste management. His work includes developing novel technologies to remediate mine effluent, recover resources through bioenergy generation, and promote sustainable mining practices.
Through the application of circular bioeconomy principles, Abinandan aims to minimize waste generation and create closed-loop systems that maximize resource efficiency. By actively engaging in research and project collaborations, he strives to contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon society by implementing circular approaches across different industries and sectors.
Abinandan's expertise in risk management, soil health improvement, and circular approaches makes him a valuable collaborator for projects aimed at achieving a sustainable and low-carbon future. If you share his vision and are interested in collaborating, please feel free to reach out to him. Together, we can drive positive change and contribute to a greener and more resilient planet.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Remediation, University of Newcastle
- Master of Technology in Energy and Environmental Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology University - India
Keywords
- Aquatic toxicology
- Bioenergy
- Energy and Environmental Sciences
- Environmental microbiology and biotechnology
- Phycology
- Resource recovery
- Risk management
- Soil health
- Sustainability
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Tamil (Mother)
Fields of Research
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410201 | Bioavailability and ecotoxicology | 20 |
401102 | Environmentally sustainable engineering | 40 |
410399 | Environmental biotechnology not elsewhere classified | 40 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
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Research Associate | University of Newcastle College of Engineering, Science and Environment Australia |
Academic appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/10/2019 - 31/3/2022 | Research associate | Global Centre for Environmental Remediation Australia |
Professional appointment
Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
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1/6/2022 - 5/11/2022 | Environmental analyst | Tamboran Resources Ltd Australia |
3/12/2014 - 11/2/2016 | Environmental Engineer | Ecotech labs pvt ltd India |
4/7/2013 - 25/7/2014 | Project assistant | Central Leather Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India Chemical Engineering Department India |
Awards
Scholarship
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2016 |
Australian Postgraduate Award The University of Newcastle |
2016 |
International Post Graduate Research Award The University of Newcastle |
Invitations
Keynote Speaker
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2023 | Soil Amelioration: Making the Most of It - A Microbial Perspective |
Teaching
Code | Course | Role | Duration |
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ERAR6010 |
APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY The University of Newcastle |
Teaching staff (Lecturer) | 31/7/2020 - 30/9/2020 |
ERAR6008 |
ENVIROMICS AND BIOSTATISTICS The University of Newcastle |
Teaching staff (Lecturer) | 30/7/2020 - 30/9/2020 |
Publications
For publications that are currently unpublished or in-press, details are shown in italics.
Chapter (2 outputs)
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Sivaram AK, Abinandan S, Chen C, Venkateswartlu K, Megharaj M, 'Microbial inoculant carriers: Soil health improvement and moisture retention in sustainable agriculture', Advances in Agronomy, Elsevier, Cham, Switzerland (2023) [B1]
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Umamaheswari J, Saranya D, Abinandan S, Megharaj M, Subashchandrabose SR, Shanthakumar S, 'Phycoremediation: An Integrated and Eco-friendly Approach for Wastewater Treatment and Value-Added Product Potential', Bioremediation of Industrial Waste for Environmental Safety, Springer Singapore 305-331 (2020)
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Journal article (54 outputs)
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Praveen K, Abinandan S, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Emergy Analysis and Life Cycle Assessment for Evaluating the Sustainability of Solar-Integrated Ecotechnologies in Winery Wastewater Treatment', ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering, 12 4676-4689 (2024) [C1] Innovative approaches in sustainable wastewater management are vital in addressing climate change. This study introduces a novel assessment of solar-integrated ecotechnologies, fo... [more] Innovative approaches in sustainable wastewater management are vital in addressing climate change. This study introduces a novel assessment of solar-integrated ecotechnologies, focusing on the constructed wetland (CW) and microalgae-based systems, viz., high-rate algal pond (HRAP) and photobioreactor (PBR), for the treatment of winery wastewater. Utilizing Emergy analysis and life cycle assessment (LCA), we comprehensively compared these technologies in terms of environmental impact, resource recovery efficiency, and circular economy integration. Our Emergy analysis of the HRAP revealed a substantial reliance on renewable inputs (94%) and its lower nonrenewable resource consumption compared to the CW system. The Emergy sustainability index initially indicated a preference for the CW system (42.93 sej year-1; sej = solar emjoule), but deeper analysis showed greater sustainability in the HRAP (341 sej year-1) and PBR (118 sej year-1). LCA results further revealed that PBR systems had a significant land-use footprint, impacting other environmental indices such as photochemical ozone formation and freshwater eutrophication. Additionally, the HRAP and PBR demonstrated a marked reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (-24800 and -23700 kg of CO2-eq, respectively) compared to the CW system (320 kg of CO2-eq). Life cycle cost analysis underscored the economic viability of these systems, with Scenario 3 (PBR) emerging as the most economically sustainable, exhibiting the highest internal rate of return (IRR) at 21.11% and a positive net present value after 20 years. Conversely, Scenario 1 (CW system), with its significant initial investment of AU$741220, showed no IRR due to the absence of revenue generation. Importantly, our study introduces circularity index scores as a novel element, revealing that the HRAP and PBR effectively incorporate circularity measures across various impact categories. These measures had moderate impacts, as indicated by scores close to but not exceeding 0.10, whereas the CW system showed no significant improvement, highlighting the need for more robust circularity strategies. Overall, our integrated framework provides a holistic view of the environmental impact and economic aspects, emphasizing the potential of solar-integrated microalgal systems in promoting circular (bio)economy practices and sustainable environmental management in the viticulture sector.
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Sambasivam KM, Devarajulu C, ShenaviGhode RG, Verma RS, Kuppan P, Sudharsanam A, 'Comprehensive analysis of in-situ transesterification for madhuca biodiesel: from synthesis to life cycle assessment', Environment, Development and Sustainability, (2024) [C1] In the present study, we present a holistic approach to emphasize the importance of process conditions of In-situ transesterification to evaluate madhuca biodiesel sustainability.... [more] In the present study, we present a holistic approach to emphasize the importance of process conditions of In-situ transesterification to evaluate madhuca biodiesel sustainability. The current study proposes the utilization of Plackett¿Burman design followed by central composite design to maximize the biodiesel yield, exegy analysis and kinetics of biodiesel. The LCA analysis and energy spent on different techniques used in biodiesel synthesis were also studied. Screening of variables using Plackett¿Burman design was carried out to identify maximum oil yield following central composite design and exergy analysis. Plackett¿Burman screening design revealed seed weight, hexane volume, sulfuric acid, and temperature were the important variables (P < 0.05) influencing biodiesel yield. Gas chromatography analysis showed the dominance of oleic acid 36.95%, stearic acid 26.115%, linoleic acid 20.05%, and strong methylene peaks attributing to fatty acid methyl esters followed by FT-IR analysis. In addition, kinetic model with varying temperature on biodiesel production fitted first order equation at an R2 value of 98% with an activation energy of 19.16¿kJ¿mol-1. Thus, to compare influence of process variables on biodiesel yield following In-situ transesterification, based on experimental yield and material consumption, central composite design (CCD) and exergy analysis were used. The results from the analysis showed that both CCD and exergy analysis revealed 92¿95% biodiesel yield with significant change in process variables. The ANOVA results showed that all the variables in CCD model were significant with R2 97.37%, R-squared adjusted 94.55%, R-squared predicted value as 82.82%. Energy spent in biodiesel synthesis from seed to biodiesel for mechanical extraction (55.656¿kJ), solvent extraction (48.312¿kJ) and 19.8¿kJ for in-situ process (19.8¿kJ).The less energy spent for in-situ transesterification due to direct synthesis of biodiesel from seeds. Finally, life cycle assessment (LCA) was performed for these variables from CCD and exergy of madhuca biodiesel and compared with mechanical and solvent extraction presenting a holistic approach.
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Praveen K, Abinandan S, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Leveraging Phenotypic Traits in Microalgae: A Novel Strategy for Wastewater Treatment and Sustainable Biomass Production', ACS ES&T Water, 4 103-113 (2024) [C1]
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Praveen K, Abinandan S, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Harnessing Extremophilic Trait and Metabolic Flexibility of Microalgal Strains for the Treatment of Highly Alkaline Winery Wastewater', ACS ES&T Engineering, 4 455-465 (2024) [C1]
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Kuppan P, Sudharsanam A, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Solar technology-closed loop synergy facilitates low-carbon circular bioeconomy in microalgal wastewater treatment', NPJ CLEAN WATER, 6 (2023) [C1]
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Munisamy Sambasivam K, Kuppan P, Shashirekha V, Tamilarasan K, Abinandan S, 'Cascading utilization of residual microalgal biomass: Sustainable strategies for energy, environmental and value-added product applications', Bioresource Technology Reports, 23 (2023) [C1] Residual microalgal biomass, a byproduct of various microalgae-based processes, represents an abundant and underutilized resource with significant potential for sustainable energy... [more] Residual microalgal biomass, a byproduct of various microalgae-based processes, represents an abundant and underutilized resource with significant potential for sustainable energy production, environmental applications, and bioproduct development. The cascading approach seeks to maximize resource efficiency and minimize waste by utilizing residual microalgal biomass in a stepwise manner to produce multiple value-added products. This review presents the current research status of residual microalgal biomass applications, focusing on energy, environmental, and bioproduct sectors. It highlights the challenges and complexities associated with cascading utilization of residual microalgal biomass and proposes strategies for managing uncertainty, optimizing the process and introduces a model exemplifying the practical application of this approach. The review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential of residual microalgal biomass as a valuable resource and to encourage further research in this field to promote a sustainable and circular bioeconomy.
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Sambasivam KM, Kuppan P, Laila LS, Shashirekha V, Tamilarasan K, Abinandan S, 'Kernel-Based Biodiesel Production from Non-Edible Oil Seeds: Techniques, Optimization, and Environmental Implications', Energies, 16 7589-7589 [C1]
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Dhar K, Abinandan S, Sana T, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Anaerobic biodegradation of phenanthrene and pyrene by sulfate-reducing cultures enriched from contaminated freshwater lake sediments', Environmental Research, 235 116616-116616 (2023) [C1]
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Sharma H, Yadav A, Rajendran N, Abinandan S, Baskar G, Krishnamurthi T, 'Techno-economic process parameter studies for hydrogel composite production from corncob biomass and its application as fertilizer releasing agent', Chemical Papers, 77 3253-3263 (2023) [C1] This research work investigated the techno-economic process design for cellulose hydrogel synthesis from corncob biomass and their swelling and kinetic behaviors analysis In this ... [more] This research work investigated the techno-economic process design for cellulose hydrogel synthesis from corncob biomass and their swelling and kinetic behaviors analysis In this process, raw corncob (RCC) was fractionated by alkali treatment process to obtain corn cellulose fibers (CCF) and then copolymerization with gelatin to produced cellulose hydrogel composite (CHC). Their swelling efficiency of CHC was investigated in NaCl, CaCl2 and CO(NH2)2 solution by gravimetric method. The swelling capacity of CHC decreases with increasing salt concentration due to poor mass transfer diffusion. The dehydration kinetics of hydrogel were investigated at 30, 40 and 50¿°C temperature to find the diffusion mechanism of the process. The techno-economic analysis was to estimate the operating cost to be 9,671,000¿$/yr and annual revenue could be 12,230,000¿$/yr for the hydrogel production process. These superior properties of hydrogel can promote the possible utilization of water retention and fertilizer releasing agent in the agricultural process.
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Jasmine A, Rajendran M, Thirunavukkarasu K, Abinandan S, Vaidyanathan VK, Krishnamurthi T, 'Microwave-assisted alkali pre-treatment medium for fractionation of rice straw and catalytic conversion to value-added 5-hydroxymethyl furfural and lignin production', International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 236 (2023) [C1] In the current study, the use of microwave-assisted sodium hydroxide medium (MWSH) for pre-treatment and saccharification of rice straw to obtain sugar syrup for the production of... [more] In the current study, the use of microwave-assisted sodium hydroxide medium (MWSH) for pre-treatment and saccharification of rice straw to obtain sugar syrup for the production of 5-hydroxymethyl furfural (5-HMF) was investigated. The optimization of the MWSH pre-treatment was carried out using central composite methodology, resulting in a maximum reducing sugar yield of 350 mg/g of treated rice straw (TRS) and a glucose yield of 255 mg/g of TRS under the conditions of a microwave power of 681 W, a NaOH concentration of 0.54 M, and a pre-treatment time of 3 min. Additionally, the microwave assisted transformation of sugar syrup with titanium magnetic silica nanoparticle as catalyst, producing 41.1 % yield of 5-HMF from the sugar syrup after 30 min microwave irradiation at 120 °C with catalyst loading of 2.0:200 (w/v)). The structural characterization of the lignin was analysed using 1H NMR techniques, and the surface carbon (C1s spectra) and oxygen (O1s spectra) composition changes of the rice straw during pre-treatment were analysed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. The rice straw based bio-refinery process which contains MWSH pretreatment followed by dehydration of sugars achieved high efficiency of 5-HMF production.
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David AJ, Abinandan S, Vaidyanathan VK, Xu CC, Krishnamurthi T, '`A critical review on current status and environmental sustainability of pre-treatment methods for bioethanol production from lignocellulose feedstocks', 3 Biotech, 13 (2023) [C1] Lignocellulosic biomass resource has been widely used as a natural resource for the synthesis of biofuels and bio-based products through pre-treatment, saccharification and fermen... [more] Lignocellulosic biomass resource has been widely used as a natural resource for the synthesis of biofuels and bio-based products through pre-treatment, saccharification and fermentation processes. In this review, we delve into the environmental implications of bioethanol production from the widely utilized lignocellulosic biomass resource. The focus of our study is the critical stage of pre-treatment in the synthesis process, which also includes saccharification and fermentation. By collecting scientific data from the available literature, we conducted a comprehensive life cycle analysis. Our findings revealed substantial differences in the environmental burdens associated with diverse pre-treatment methods used for lignocellulosic biomass. These results highlight the importance of selecting environmentally benign pre-treatment techniques to promote the sustainability of bioethanol production. Future research directions are suggested, emphasizing the optimization of pre-treatment processes to further mitigate their environmental impact.
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Abinandan S, Praveen K, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Microalgae microplastics interactions at environmentally relevant concentrations: Implications toward ecology, bioeconomy, and UN SDGs', Water Research, 247 120778-120778 (2023) [C1]
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2022 |
Sivaram AK, Logeshwaran P, Abinandan S, Mukunthan K, Megharaj M, 'Cyto-genotoxicity evaluation of pyroligneous acid using
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2022 |
Praveen K, Abinandan S, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Sustainability Evaluation of Immobilized Acid-Adapted Microalgal Technology in Acid Mine Drainage Remediation Following Emergy and Carbon Footprint Analysis', Molecules, 27 (2022) [C1] Sustainability evaluation of wastewater treatment helps to reduce greenhouse gas emis-sions, as it emphasizes the development of green technologies and optimum resource use rather... [more] Sustainability evaluation of wastewater treatment helps to reduce greenhouse gas emis-sions, as it emphasizes the development of green technologies and optimum resource use rather than the end-of-pipe treatment. The conventional approaches for treating acid mine drainages (AMDs) are efficient; however, they need enormous amounts of energy, making them less sustainable and causing greater environmental concern. We recently demonstrated the potential of immobilized acid-adapted microalgal technology for AMD remediation. Here, this novel approach has been evaluated following emergy and carbon footprint analysis for its sustainability in AMD treat-ment. Our results showed that imported energy inputs contributed significantly (>90%) to the overall emergy and were much lower than in passive and active treatment systems. The microalgal treatment required 2¿15 times more renewable inputs than the other two treatment systems. Addition-ally, the emergy indices indicated higher environmental loading ratio and lower per cent renewa-bility, suggesting the need for adequate renewable inputs in the immobilized microalgal system. The emergy yield ratio for biodiesel production from the microalgal biomass after AMD treatment was >1.0, which indicates a better emergy return on total emergy spent. Based on greenhouse gas emissions, carbon footprint analysis (CFA), was performed using default emission factors, in ac-cordance with the IPCC standards and the National Greenhouse Energy Reporting (NGER) program of Australia. Interestingly, CFA of acid-adapted microalgal technology revealed significant greenhouse gas emissions due to usage of various construction materials as per IPCC, while SCOPE 2 emissions from purchased electricity were evident as per NGER. Our findings indicate that the immobilized microalgal technology is highly sustainable in AMD treatment, and its potential could be realized further by including solar energy into the overall treatment system.
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Perera IA, Abinandan S, Panneerselvan L, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Naidu R, Megharaj M, 'Co-culturing of microalgae and bacteria in real wastewaters alters indigenous bacterial communities enhancing effluent bioremediation', ALGAL RESEARCH-BIOMASS BIOFUELS AND BIOPRODUCTS, 64 (2022) [C1]
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Perera IA, Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Cole N, Naidu R, Megharaj M, 'Extracellular Polymeric Substances Drive Symbiotic Interactions in Bacterial Microalgal Consortia.', Microb Ecol, 83 596-607 (2022) [C1]
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Perera IA, Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Naidu R, Megharaj M, 'Combined inorganic nitrogen sources influence the release of extracellular compounds that drive mutualistic interactions in microalgal-bacterial co-cultures', JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYCOLOGY, 34 1311-1322 (2022) [C1]
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Perera IA, Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Naidu R, Megharaj M, 'Impact of Nitrate and Ammonium Concentrations on Co-Culturing of Tetradesmus obliquus IS2 with Variovorax paradoxus IS1 as Revealed by Phenotypic Responses', MICROBIAL ECOLOGY, 83 951-959 (2022) [C1]
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Abinandan S, Shanthakumar S, Panneerselvan L, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Algalization of Acid Soils with Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3 Enriches Bacteria of Ecological Importance', ACS Agricultural Science and Technology, 2 512-520 (2022) [C1] Acid soils are the degraded (nutrient-poor) soils that generally lack microbial abundance required to promote plant growth. An insight into the microbial diversity in highly acidi... [more] Acid soils are the degraded (nutrient-poor) soils that generally lack microbial abundance required to promote plant growth. An insight into the microbial diversity in highly acidic soils is crucial from both ecological and environmental standpoints. Previously, we showed that inoculation of acid soils with acid-tolerant microalgae (algalization) significantly improved soil physicochemical and biological characteristics. In the present novel study involving a laboratory microcosm, high-throughput 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing analysis was performed to investigate the bacterial diversity in acid soils algalized with Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3 after 90 days of incubation. Our results on pooled DNA demonstrate that algalization of two acid soils (soil A and B) significantly increased several bacterial genera, and this observation is consistent with Shannon and Chao1 diversity indices. Actinobacteria, Acidobacteria, Firmicutes, and Proteobacteria were the most prevalent phyla enriched in all of the algalized treatments. Interestingly, nonalgalized acid soils favored only Firmicutes and Actinobacteria, but algalization significantly enriched Proteobacteria, Acidobacteria, and Actinobacteria. Canonical correspondence analysis revealed a positive effect of pH in soil A and both pH and organic carbon in soil B on enrichment. Furthermore, soil bacteria of ecological significance that belong to rhizobacteria and diazotrophs, such as Acetobacter, Azospirillum, Bradyrhizobium, Gluconacetobacter, Nitrobacter, Burkholderia, Comamonas, Herbaspirillum, Enterobacter, Nitrosococcus, Brevibacillus, Enterococcus, Frankia, and Anabaena, were greatly enriched in algalized treatments. Thus, we demonstrate here for the first time that algalization of acid soils significantly improves soil health through enrichment of bacteria that are largely implicated in promoting soil health and plant growth
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Abinandan S, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Phenotypic changes in microalgae at acidic pH mediate their tolerance to higher concentrations of transition metals', Current Research in Microbial Sciences, 2 (2021) [C1] Acclimatory phenotypic response is a common phenomenon in microalgae, particularly during heavy metal stress. It is not clear so far whether acclimating to one abiotic stressor ca... [more] Acclimatory phenotypic response is a common phenomenon in microalgae, particularly during heavy metal stress. It is not clear so far whether acclimating to one abiotic stressor can alleviate the stress imposed by another abiotic factor. The intent of the present study was to demonstrate the implication of acidic pH in effecting phenotypic changes that facilitate microalgal tolerance to biologically excess concentrations of heavy metals. Two microalgal strains, Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3, were exposed to biologically excess concentrations of Cu (0.50 and 1.0 mg L¿1), Fe (5 and 10 mg L¿1), Mn (5 and 10 mg L¿1) and Zn (2, 5 and 10 mg L¿1) supplemented to the culture medium at pH 3.5 and 6.7. Chlorophyll autofluorescence and biochemical fingerprinting using FTIR-spectroscopy were used to assess the microalgal strains for phenotypic changes that mediate tolerance to metals. Both the strains responded to acidic pH by effecting differential changes in biochemicals such as carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. Both the microalgal strains, when acclimated to low pH of 3.5, exhibited an increase in protein (< 2-fold) and lipid (> 1.5-fold). Strain MAS1 grown at pH 3.5 showed a reduction (1.5-fold) in carbohydrates while strain MAS3 exhibited a 17-fold increase in carbohydrates as compared to their growth at pH 6.7. However, lower levels of biologically excess concentrations of the selected transition metals at pH 6.7 unveiled positive or no effect on physiology and biochemistry in microalgal strains, whereas growth with higher metal concentrations at this pH resulted in decreased chlorophyll content. Although the bioavailability of free-metal ions is higher at pH 3.5, as revealed by Visual MINTEQ model, no adverse effect was observed on chlorophyll content in cells grown at pH 3.5 than at pH 6.7. Furthermore, increasing concentrations of Fe, Mn and Zn significantly upregulated the carbohydrate metabolism, but not protein and lipid synthesis, in both strains at pH 3.5 as compared to their growth at pH 6.7. Overall, the impact of pH 3.5 on growth response suggested that acclimation of microalgal strains to acidic pH alleviates metal toxicity by triggering physiological and biochemical changes in microalgae for their survival.
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Shanthakumar S, Abinandan S, Venkateswarlu K, Subashchandrabose SR, Megharaj M, 'Algalization of acid soils with acid-tolerant strains: Improvement in pH, carbon content, exopolysaccharides, indole acetic acid and dehydrogenase activity', LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT, 32 3157-3166 (2021) [C1]
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Perera IA, Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Naidu R, Megharaj M, 'Microalgal-bacterial consortia unveil distinct physiological changes to facilitate growth of microalgae', FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 97 (2021) [C1] Physiological changes that drive the microalgal-bacterial consortia are poorly understood so far. In the present novel study, we initially assessed five morphologically distinct m... [more] Physiological changes that drive the microalgal-bacterial consortia are poorly understood so far. In the present novel study, we initially assessed five morphologically distinct microalgae for their ability in establishing consortia in Bold's basal medium with a bacterial strain, Variovorax paradoxus IS1, all isolated from wastewaters. Tetradesmus obliquus IS2 and Coelastrella sp. IS3 were further selected for gaining insights into physiological changes, including those of metabolomes in consortia involving V. paradoxus IS1. The distinct parameters investigated were pigments (chlorophyll a, b, and carotenoids), reactive oxygen species (ROS), lipids and metabolites that are implicated in major metabolic pathways. There was a significant increase (>1.2-fold) in pigments, viz., chlorophyll a, b and carotenoids, decrease in ROS and an enhanced lipid yield (>2-fold) in consortia than in individual cultures. In addition, the differential regulation of cellular metabolites such as sugars, amino acids, organic acids and phytohormones was distinct among the two microalgal-bacterial consortia. Our results thus indicate that the selected microalgal strains, T. obliquus IS2 and Coelastrella sp. IS3, developed efficient consortia with V. paradoxus IS1 by effecting the required physiological changes, including metabolomics. Such microalgal-bacterial consortia could largely be used in wastewater treatment and for production of value-added metabolites.
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2020 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Sustainable Iron Recovery and Biodiesel Yield by Acid-Adapted Microalgae, Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3, Grown in Synthetic Acid Mine Drainage', ACS Omega, 5 6888-6894 (2020) [C1]
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Abinandan S, Perera IA, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Cole N, Megharaj M, 'Acid-adapted microalgae exhibit phenotypic changes for their survival in acid mine drainage samples', FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 96 (2020) [C1] Phenotypic plasticity or genetic adaptation in an organism provides phenotypic changes when exposed to the extreme environmental conditions. The resultant physiological and metabo... [more] Phenotypic plasticity or genetic adaptation in an organism provides phenotypic changes when exposed to the extreme environmental conditions. The resultant physiological and metabolic changes greatly enhance the organism's potential for its survival in such harsh environments. In the present novel approach, we tested the hypothesis whether acid-adapted microalgae, initially isolated from non-acidophilic environments, can survive and grow in acid-mine-drainage (AMD) samples. Two acid-adapted microalgal strains, Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3, were tested individually or in combination (co-culture) for phenotypic changes during their growth in samples collected from AMD. The acid-adapted microalgae in AMD exhibited a two-fold increase in growth when compared with those grown at pH 3.5 in BBM up to 48 h and then declined. Furthermore, oxidative stress triggered several alterations such as increased cell size, granularity, and enhanced lipid accumulation in AMD-grown microalgae. Especially, the apparent limitation of phosphate in AMD inhibited the uptake of copper and iron in the cultures. Interestingly, growth of the acid-adapted microalgae in AMD downregulated amino acid metabolic pathways as a survival mechanism. This study demonstrates for the first time that acid-adapted microalgae can survive under extreme environmental conditions as exist in AMD by effecting significant phenotypic changes.
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Abinandan S, Praveen K, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Life Cycle Assessment for the Environmental Sustainability of the Immobilized Acid-Adapted Microalgal Technology in Iron Removal from Acid Mine Drainage', ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 8 15670-15677 (2020) [C1]
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2019 |
Venkatakrishnan B, Sandhya KV, Abinandan S, Vedaraman N, Velappan KC, 'Fixation of carbon dioxide and optimization of liming process waste produced in tanneries using response surface methodology', Journal of Cleaner Production, 209 855-861 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Pannerselvan L, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Potential of acid-tolerant microalgae, Desmodesmus sp. MAS1 and Heterochlorella sp. MAS3, in heavy metal removal and biodiesel production at acidic pH', Bioresource Technology, 278 9-16 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Soil microalgae and cyanobacteria: the biotechnological potential in the maintenance of soil fertility and health', Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 39 981-998 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Cole N, Dharmarajan R, Venkateswarlu K, Mallavarapu M, 'Sustainable production of biomass and biodiesel by acclimation of non-acidophilic microalgae to acidic conditions', Bioresource Technology, 271 316-324 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Perera IA, Megharaj M, 'Acid-tolerant microalgae can withstand higher concentrations of invasive cadmium and produce sustainable biomass and biodiesel at pH 3.5', Bioresource Technology, 281 469-473 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Dhamodharan A, Abinandan S, Aravind U, Ganapathy GP, Shanthakumar S, 'Distribution of Metal Contamination and Risk Indices Assessment of Surface Sediments from Cooum River, Chennai, India', International Journal of Environmental Research, 13 853-860 (2019) [C1]
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2019 |
Perera IA, Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Naidu R, Megharaj M, 'Advances in the technologies for studying consortia of bacteria and cyanobacteria/microalgae in wastewaters', CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, 39 709-731 (2019) [C1]
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2018 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Microalgae-bacteria biofilms: a sustainable synergistic approach in remediation of acid mine drainage', APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 102 1131-1144 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Thangavel R, Kanchikerimath M, Sudharsanam A, Ayyanadar A, Karunanithi R, Deshmukh NA, Vanao NS, 'Evaluating organic carbon fractions, temperature sensitivity and artificial neural network modeling of CO2 efflux in soils: Impact of land use change in subtropical India (Meghalaya)', ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS, 93 129-141 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Abinandan S, Subashchandrabose SR, Venkateswarlu K, Megharaj M, 'Nutrient removal and biomass production: advances in microalgal biotechnology for wastewater treatment', Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 38 1244-1260 (2018) [C1]
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2018 |
Vijayan SK, Naveena Victor M, Sudharsanam A, Chinnaraj VK, Nagarajan V, 'Winterization studies of different vegetable oil biodiesel', Bioresource Technology Reports, 1 50-55 (2018) At low temperature, the presence of oleaginous compound with fatty acids bound to crystallize and cause operability problems with compression engines. In this present investigatio... [more] At low temperature, the presence of oleaginous compound with fatty acids bound to crystallize and cause operability problems with compression engines. In this present investigation, seven different fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) biodiesel from vegetable oils (such as sunflower, coconut, jatropha, rice bran, palm, neem and mahua) were prepared by transesterification and were analyzed by gas chromatography (GC). Winterization of these synthesized biodiesel were carried out to find their usability at low temperatures (0 °C¿20 °C) and the crystals formed were separated. Further, the differential scanning colorimetry (DSC) was employed to identify the onset of melting point of the biodiesel from vegetable oils. The results showed that crystal formation was observed for various biodiesel except sunflower oil that recorded no crystal formation with minimum temperature of 0 °C. These findings suggest that biodiesel synthesized from sunflower can be used as such at low temperatures compared to the other synthesized biodiesel from vegetable oil.
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2017 |
Baskaran B, Sridhar V, Sudharsanam A, Kuppan P, 'Comparative Modeling Approach Upon Synthesizing Silver Nanoparticles From Solanum virginianum', ORIENTAL JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY, 33 2341-2346 (2017)
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2016 |
Sandhya KV, Abinandan S, Vedaraman N, Velappan KC, 'Extraction of fleshing oil from waste limed fleshings and biodiesel production', WASTE MANAGEMENT, 48 638-643 (2016) [C1]
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2016 |
Abinandan S, Shanthakumar S, 'Evaluation of photosynthetic efficacy and CO Bicarbonate species in the aqueous phase is the primary source for CO2 for the growth of microalgae. The potential of carbon dioxide (CO2) fixation by Chlorella pyrenoidosa in enr... [more] Bicarbonate species in the aqueous phase is the primary source for CO2 for the growth of microalgae. The potential of carbon dioxide (CO2) fixation by Chlorella pyrenoidosa in enriched bicarbonate medium was evaluated. In the present study, effects of parameters such as pH, sodium bicarbonate concentration and inoculum size were assessed for the removal of CO2 by C. pyrenoidosa under mixotrophic condition. Central composite design tool from response surface methodology was used to validate statistical methods in order to study the influence of these parameters. The obtained results reveal that the maximum removal of CO2 was attained at pH 8 with sodium bicarbonate concentration of 3.33¿g/l, and inoculum size of 30¿%. The experimental results were statistically significant with R2 value of 0.9527 and 0.960 for CO2 removal and accumulation of chlorophyll content, respectively. Among the various interactions, interactive effects between the parameters pH and inoculum size was statistically significant (P¿<¿0.05) for CO2 removal and chlorophyll accumulation. Based on the studies, the application of C. pyrenoidosa as a potential source for carbon dioxide removal at alkaline pH from bicarbonate source is highlighted.
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2015 |
Lekshmi B, Joseph RS, Jose A, Abinandan S, Shanthakumar S, 'Studies on reduction of inorganic pollutants from wastewater by Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Scenedesmus abundans', Alexandria Engineering Journal, 54 1291-1296 (2015) The aim of this study was to identify the potential for cultivation of Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Scenedesmus abundans in raw and autoclaved domestic wastewater (sewage) for nutrie... [more] The aim of this study was to identify the potential for cultivation of Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Scenedesmus abundans in raw and autoclaved domestic wastewater (sewage) for nutrient removal, in a batch process. The growth was observed by measuring chlorophyll content. The inoculum size of 10% and 20% was used and the growth of microalgae and nutrient removal was monitored on daily basis. The maximum removal of ammonium nitrogen, phosphate and nitrates by Chlorella pyrenoidosa in raw samples was observed as 99%, 96% and 80%, respectively, whereas the maximum removal of ammonium nitrogen, phosphate and nitrates by Scenedesmus abundans in raw samples was observed as 98%, 95% and 83%, respectively. The maximum chlorophyll content was observed as 11.33 mg/l and 7.23 mg/l for C. pyrenoidosa and S. abundans, respectively, in raw samples. The experimental results reveal that both the microalgae are capable to grow and remove the nutrients from domestic wastewater.
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Abinandan S, Shanthakumar S, 'Challenges and opportunities in application of microalgae (Chlorophyta) for wastewater treatment: A review', RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS, 52 123-132 (2015)
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Abinandan S, Bhattacharya R, Shanthakumar S, 'Efficacy of Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Scenedesmus abundans for Nutrient Removal in Rice Mill Effluent (Paddy Soaked Water)', INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYTOREMEDIATION, 17 377-381 (2015)
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Umamaheswari J, Anjali R, Abinandan S, Shanthakumar S, Ganapathy GP, Kirubakaran M, 'Assessment of groundwater quality using GIS and statistical approaches', Asian Journal of Earth Sciences, 8 97-113 (2015) Over groundwater exploitation owing to population, urbanization and industrialization make the groundwater unfavorable for living beings. This study deals with the assessment of g... [more] Over groundwater exploitation owing to population, urbanization and industrialization make the groundwater unfavorable for living beings. This study deals with the assessment of groundwater quality in Gudiyattam and Vaniyambadi blocks of Vellore district, Tamil Nadu, India where groundwater is the major source of drinking due to deficiency in surface water. The significant physicochemical parameters such as pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids, chlorides, total alkalinity, calcium hardness, magnesium hardness and sulphate were assessed. Correlation matrix, box plot, multivariate statistical tools such as cluster analysis and principal component analysis were applied to groundwater quality analysis. The groundwater samples were assessed for its applicability in irrigation and drinking purposes and geographic information system techniques are used for mapping consequence. The parameters analyzed were compared with Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and WHO standards. Box plot analysis revealed that total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity was strongly correlated. Correlation analysis exhibits strong correlation (R2>0.7) between total dissolved solids and electrical conductivity, anions such as Ca2+ and Mg2+ for both the study areas.
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Premkumar M, Abinandan S, Sowmya V, Shanthakumar S, 'Efficacy of Eleusine coracana (L.) Gaertn (Ragi) Husk for Adsorption of Chromium(VI): A Study Using Response Surface Methodology', ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRESS & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY, 34 139-145 (2015)
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2015 |
Abinandan S, Shanthakumar S, 'Optimization of process parameters for CO Bicarbonate source for cultivation of microalgae is an alternate method mainly to avoid CO2 loss. The main aim of the work is to assess the bio-fixation ability of CO2 from ammoni... [more] Bicarbonate source for cultivation of microalgae is an alternate method mainly to avoid CO2 loss. The main aim of the work is to assess the bio-fixation ability of CO2 from ammonium bicarbonate by Chlorella pyrenoidosa under mixotrophic condition. Furthermore, statistical optimization has been carried out to study the influence of pH, concentration and inoculum size and identify best conditions for CO2 removal. The results revealed that maximum removal of CO2 was obtained at pH 6.0; with ammonium bicarbonate concentration, 6.66 g L-1 and inoculum size, 36.81%. The obtained results were statistically analyzed and the results were obtained with regression co-efficient R2 value of 0.94 for CO2 removal and 0.86 for corresponding chlorophyll content. From the study, it can be concluded that microalgae could able to grow in ammonium bicarbonate source which indicates that microalgae could assimilate ammonium and CO2 in to their cells even at high concentration. Bicarbonate captured CO2 proves to be a significant method for cultivation of microalgae supports commercial production.
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Conference (1 outputs)
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2017 |
Brindha V, Sandhya KV, Abinandan S, Vedaraman N, John Sundar V, Suresha PR, et al., 'Studies on use of sodium poly acrylate (SPA) for low salt animal skin preservation', Proceedings of the 34th IULTCS Congress: Science and Technology for Sustainability of Leather (2017) In this study, commercial sodium poly acrylate (SPA) is used along with sodium chloride for low salt skin preservation. SPA is a super-absorbent polymer which can absorb water man... [more] In this study, commercial sodium poly acrylate (SPA) is used along with sodium chloride for low salt skin preservation. SPA is a super-absorbent polymer which can absorb water many times of its own weight. The SPA used in this study was characterized using NMR, IR and its water absorption characteristics were determined. Fresh goat skins were taken for experimental and conventional preservation studies. Control skins were applied with 40% salt and kept under ambient condition. Preliminary studies were carried out on optimization of SPA contact time, quantity and amount of salt for preservation. The experimental skins were applied with 5% SPA on flesh side and kept for 4 hours for moisture removal and then, SPA was removed from the skin by gentle scrapping and taken for drying and reuse for subsequent batch of raw skins. The SPA recovery was found to be 95%. Then 15% salt was applied on experimental skins and both experimental and control skins were stored for 21 days. The skins were observed periodically for hair slip and foul smell, which are indications for onset of putrification and microbial growth as per the conventional method. After preservation period, both control and experimental skins were processed into chrome tanned leathers and tested for their strength and other properties. The results suggest that SPA aided moisture removal along with minimal salt has adequate curing efficiency similar to conventional salt preservation and has comparable physical and organoleptic properties with a substantial reduction in TDS and chlorides in effluent. This SPA aided low salt skin preservation if implemented on commercial scale pollution caused due to sodium chloride would be significantly minimized. |
Grants and Funding
Summary
Number of grants | 4 |
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Total funding | $1,124,859 |
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20241 grants / $500,000
Develop an integrated approach to improve soil health$500,000
Funding body: Philip Bushell Foundation
Funding body | Philip Bushell Foundation |
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Project Team | Professor Megh Mallavarapu, Doctor Abinandan Sudharsanam |
Scheme | Research Grant |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2024 |
Funding Finish | 2027 |
GNo | G2400067 |
Type Of Funding | C3300 – Aust Philanthropy |
Category | 3300 |
UON | Y |
20231 grants / $135,000
Developing next generation biofertilizers for enhancing soil health and crop productivity towards resilient and climate smart agriculture$135,000
Funding body: CRC for High Performance Soils
Funding body | CRC for High Performance Soils |
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Project Team | Professor Megh Mallavarapu, Dr Chengrong Chen, Doctor Abinandan Sudharsanam, Un-named Student |
Scheme | PhD Scholarship |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2023 |
Funding Finish | 2025 |
GNo | G2301140 |
Type Of Funding | CRC - Cooperative Research Centre |
Category | 4CRC |
UON | Y |
20221 grants / $20,000
Phycosol- A Novel and Integrated approach for sustainable Winery wastewater Treatment for enhancing Circular Economy$20,000
Funding body: Wine Australia
Funding body | Wine Australia |
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Project Team | Professor Megh Mallavarapu, Doctor Abinandan Sudharsanam, Mr Praveen Kuppan |
Scheme | PhD and Masters by Research scholarships |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2022 |
Funding Finish | 2024 |
GNo | G2200212 |
Type Of Funding | C1400 - Aust Competitive - Commonwealth Rural R&D |
Category | 1400 |
UON | Y |
20211 grants / $469,859
Affordable approaches to rapid field-based determination of soil organic matter and biological functionalities$469,859
Funding body: CRC for High Performance Soils
Funding body | CRC for High Performance Soils |
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Project Team | Doctor Liang Wang, Professor Megh Mallavarapu, Professor Ravi Naidu, Dr Fernando Alejandro, Prof Michael Breadmore, Dr Feng Li, Doctor Ying Cheng, Doctor Abinandan Sudharsanam, Mr Rob Milla, Lawrence Di Bella, Associate Professor Richard Doyle |
Scheme | Major Investment Round |
Role | Investigator |
Funding Start | 2021 |
Funding Finish | 2023 |
GNo | G2100123 |
Type Of Funding | CRC - Cooperative Research Centre |
Category | 4CRC |
UON | Y |
Research Supervision
Number of supervisions
Current Supervision
Commenced | Level of Study | Research Title | Program | Supervisor Type |
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2023 | PhD | Risk of Microplastics Pollution in Agricultural Soils | PhD (Environment Remediation), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
2020 | PhD | Advanced Phycoremediation Technology (Phycosol) for Eco-Innovation to Drive Circular Bioeconomy and Sustainable Wine Industry | PhD (Environment Remediation), College of Engineering, Science and Environment, The University of Newcastle | Co-Supervisor |
Research Collaborations
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India | 53 | |
Australia | 36 | |
Canada | 1 | |
United States | 1 |
Dr Abinandan Sudharsanam
Position
Research Associate
Global Centre for Environmental Remediation
College of Engineering, Science and Environment
Contact Details
abinandan.sudharsanam@newcastle.edu.au | |
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