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Issue 1 & 2 December 2025

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63 articles pages 1-360 ISSN 0973-239X
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63 articles
Research Article

Impact of Sodium pentadecyl sulfate micelles on fermentation dynamics and ethanol yield in Saccharomyces cerevisiae ARC-1607.

Archana Kumari

The use of surfactant micelles has emerged as a promising strategy to modulate microbial metabolism and improve bioethanol production. In the present study, the influence of sodium pentadecyl sulfate (SPS) micelles on ethanol fermentation by Saccharomyces...

Keywords Sodium pentadecyl sulfate, micelles, ethanol fermentation, Saccharomyces cerevisiae ARC1607, fermentation dynamics, bioethanol production
pp. 159-164
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Submerged fermentation of lactic acid by Lactobacillus bulgaricus NCIM-2095 under 5,5’-Diphenylhydantoin exposure

Karna Kumar

The present study investigates the influence of 5,5'-diphenylhydantoin exposure on submerged fermentation of lactic acid by Lactobacillus bulgaricus NCIM-2095. Hydantoin derivatives are known to interact with microbial regulatory pathways, thereby modulat...

Keywords Submerged fermentation,lactic acid, Lactobacillus bulgaricus NCIM-2095 and 5'5- Diphenylhydantoin exposure
pp. 165-170
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Nitrofurantoin - mediated modulation of molasses fermentation to ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae - 3078

Jyotimala .

The present study investigates the modulatory influence of nitrofurantoin, a nitrofuran derivative with redox-active properties, on molasses fermentation to ethanol by Saccharomyces cerevisiae3078. Molasses, an abundant agro-industrial byproduct rich in fe...

Keywords molasses fermentation, Saccharomyces cerevisiae-3078, nitrofurantoin, ethanol production
pp. 171-176
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Exploring the role of 5,5'-diethyl hydantoin in enhancing efficiency of lactic acid bioproduction by S. lactis-2114

Poonam Kumari

The growing demand for sustainable bioproduction of lactic acid has stimulated interest in exploring chemical modulators that can enhance microbial efficiency. In the present study, the role of 5,5'-diethyl hydantoin was investigated in improving lactic a...

Keywords 5,5'-diethyl hydantoin, Streptococcus lactis 2114, lactic acid, metabolic modulation, fermentation efficiency, LDH activity.
pp. 177-180
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Customization of Indian diatomite and its use for the Removal of Some Organic Pollutants from Water

Gautam Kumar Nirala

Indian diatomaceous clay modified by some cationic surfactantsdodecyltrimethylammoniumbromide (DDTMA-Br), tetradecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (TDTMABr),hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide (HDTMA Br), hexadecltrimethylammonium chloride HDTMA-Cl and octadecy...

Keywords Jordanian diatomaceous clay, Surfactants, Adsorption, Phenols
pp. 181-188
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Chemical Assessment of Cadmium in the Groundwater of Saharsa District, Bihar

Sandeep Kumar Jha , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Now a days water pollution has become one of the most common phenomenon and the consumption of polluted water has become the fate of the people. People are suffering from many types of diseases due to consumption of polluted water and hence to create awar...

Keywords Biochemical Effects, Toxicology and Toxicity, Environmental Levels and Ecological Effects of Cadmium
pp. 189-194
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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) : A study on Efficacy of Malathion on Germination of Seed and Photosynthetic Pigments

Gautam Kumar Nirala

Malathion is an important member of synthetic pesticide belonging to organophosphate class. It is still widely used worldwide as an effective pesticide. The chief aim of this research is to study the efficciancy of different concentration of malathion on...

Keywords Triticum aestivam L., Malathion, Seed germination, chlorophyll, xanthophyll, carotenoid, Thin layer chromatography
pp. 195-200
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Heavy Metal Content in Biomasses of Some Herbal Plants

Anil Kumar , Santosh Kumar Singh , Ved Prakash Sahay

This investigation was conducted to determine the concentrations of heavy metals—lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), and chromium (Cr)—in four commonly used medicinal plants Withania somnifera, Andrographis paniculata, Tinospora co...

Keywords Heavy metals, Biomasses, Herbal Plants medicinal plants, Metal Toxicity
pp. 205-208
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Chemical Assessment of Lead in the Groundwater of Saharsa District, Bihar

Sandeep Kumar Jha , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Lead (Pb) is one of the seven metals of antiquity. It is established fact that excess of everything or anything is harmful and ultimately poisonous and so is for Lead also. It is believed that one of the main reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire was en...

Keywords Industrial Uses and Pollution Sources, Biochemical Effects Toxicology and Toxicity, Environmental Levels and Ecological Effects
pp. 209-214
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Micellar impact of Sodium octadecyl sulfate on citric acid (H3Cit) biosynthesis by Aspergillus niger T-918

Tejaskar Amritesh , Md. Tanweer Alam

The present study investigates the micellar impact of sodium octadecyl sulfate (SOS), a longchain anionic surfactant, on the biosynthesis of citric acid (H3 Cit) by Aspergillus niger T-918. The research focuses on understanding how micellar interactions b...

Keywords Sodium octadecyl sulfate, micellar effect, Aspergillus niger T-918, citric acid biosynthesis, surfactant-microbe interaction, fermentation enhancement
pp. 215-220
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Metabolic impact of 2-methyl mandelic acid on lactic acid formation by Lactobacillus casei NCIM-2732

Sadhana Kumari , Reena Kumari , Nilima .

The present study investigates the influence of 2-methyl mandelic acid, an aromatic - hydroxy acid derivative, on the bioproduction of lactic acid by Lactobacillus casei NCIM-2732. The organism was cultivated under controlled fermentation conditions in t...

Keywords 2-Methyl mandelic acid 2-MMA, Lactobacillus casei NCIM-2732, molasses solution
pp. 221-224
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Chemical Assessment of Copper in the Groundwater of Saharsa District, Bihar

Sandeep Kumar Jha , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Present paper describes the concentration of copper in the groundwater of Saharsa District, Bihar which is situated at latitude 25035’ -26028’ N and longitude 86018’ - 86051’ E. Groundwater samples were collected for two seasons namely pre-monsoon (May...

Keywords Industrial Uses and Pollution Sources, Biochemical Effects, Toxicology and Toxicity, Environmental Levels and Ecological Effects
pp. 225-230
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Chromium (VI) – Glutamine complexes : preparation, spectral studies and nutritional evaluation

Manju Kumari , Sudhanshu Shekhar

Chromium is an essential trace element known to play a vital role in glucose metabolism, protein synthesis, and overall nutritional regulation. In this study, chromium(VI) complexes with glutamine were synthesized and investigated to explore their structu...

Keywords Ditertiary butyl chromate, Glutamine, Microwave irradiation, Oxidizing agent
pp. 231-236
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Complexes of Molybdenum in Zero Valent State

Santosh Kumar Sethi , Ashok Kumar Yadav

Several complexes of molybdenum in zero valent state were synthesized and characterized on the basis of physico-chemical analysis and spectroscopic methods. Molybdenum can exist in different oxidation states such as -2, 0, +1, +2, +3, +4, +5 and +6. In th...

Keywords molybdenum complexes, nitrosylation
pp. 237-242
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Issue Governance

Editorial Team & Boards

Meet the scholars supporting editorial review and academic oversight for this issue.

Advisory Board Jchemtracks-vol-27 28 members

Jchemtracks-vol-27

DS Dr. Panjab Singh Ex-Secretary, DARE, GOI & Vice-Chancellor B.H.U Varanasi
DT Dr. H.P. Tiwari Former Prof. & Head Dept. of Chemistry University of Allahabad
DS Dr. Jagdamba Singh Former Professor and Head Dept. of Chemistry University of Allahabad, Allahabad
DC Dr. R.P.S. Chauhan Former Professor and Head Dept. of Chemistry Magadh University, Bodh Gaya
DS Dr. K.N. Singh Prof. & Head Dept. of Chemistry B.H.U. Varanasi
DS Dr. S.P. Singh Former Prof. & Head, Dept of Chemistry Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra
DS Dr. R.K. Singh Former P.V.C. Prof. of Chemistry Joint Director Higher & Technical Education .
DK Dr. Lalan Kumar Ex. Prof. & Head Dept. of Chemistry Patliputra University, Patna
DC Dr. Devdutta Chaturvedi Dean, School of Physics Sciences, Former Professor & Head Dept. of Chemistry Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari (East Champaran, Bihar)
DS Dr. Ram Asare singh Prof. of Chemistry(TDC) V.B.S. Purvanchal University Jaunpur, U.P.
DP Dr. K.B. Pandey Formerly Chairman U.P.Public Service Commission & Vice-Chancellor J.R.H. University, Chitrakoot U.P.Public Service Commission, J.R.H. University, Chitrakoot
DM Dr. S. Mohan Former Vice-Chancellor Prist University Vallam, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

And 16 additional board members.