The versatile one-pot green synthesis of a highly concentrated and stable colloidal dispersion of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) was carried out using the self-assembled tannic acid without using any other hazardous chemicals. Tannic acid (Plant-based polyphenol) was used as a reducing and stabilizing agent for silver nitrate in a mild alkaline condition. The synthesized Ag NPs were characterized for their concentration, capping, size distribution, and shape. The experimental results confirmed the successful synthesis of nearly spherical and highly concentrated (2281 ppm) Ag NPs, capped with poly-tannic acid (Ag NPs-PTA). The average particle size of Ag NPs-PTA was found to be 9.90 ± 1.60 nm. The colloidal dispersion of synthesized nanoparticles was observed to be stable for more than 15 months in the ambient environment (25 °C, 65% relative humidity). The synthesized AgNPs-PTA showed an effective antimicrobial activity against Staphylococcus Aureus (ZOI 3.0 mM) and Escherichia coli (ZOI 3.5 mM). Ag NPs-PTA also exhibited enhanced catalytic properties. It reduces 4-nitrophenol into 4-aminophenol in the presence of NaBH4 with a normalized rate constant (Knor = K/m) of 615.04 mL·s−1·mg−1. For comparison, bare Ag NPs show catalytic activity with a normalized rate constant of 139.78 mL·s−1·mg−1. Furthermore, AgNPs-PTA were stable for more than 15 months under ambient conditions. The ultra-high catalytic and good antimicrobial properties can be attributed to the fine size and good aqueous stability of Ag NPs-PTA. The unique core-shell structure and ease of synthesis render the synthesized nanoparticles superior to others, with potential for large-scale applications, especially in the field of catalysis and medical.

In general, heterocyclic compounds have evoked interest and concern because of their fundamental role in biological profiles and biological actions in nature. Now, most of the lead molecules in medicinal chemistry are based on hetero-atoms. In medicinal chemistry- to bring two hetero-atoms to the drug molecule, isoxazoles are interesting functional groups. Isoxazole as a key building block has been widely used and is an important heterocyclic unit.

A detailed analysis of the rubber composites is necessary for the designing and fabrication of advanced rubber products. In this study, composite materials are synthesized by adding different nanofillers of carbon black nanoparticles into epoxidized natural rubber (ENR). The specific characteristics of carbon black (CB) affect the crosslinking density between CB and polymeric chains in ENR. The effects of particle size, structure, thermal conductivity, and functionality of CB on rheology and mechanical properties of filled reinforced ENR are examined. The composite materials are thoroughly characterized for their abrasion, rheology, tensile, hardness, elongation, resilience, and compression behavior. The results revealed that various properties of composite materials depend on the characteristics of the reinforcing CB fillers. It was found that lower particle size and ordered structure provide good tensile strength, tear strength, abrasion, and aging resistance. In contrast, larger particle size and a lower ordered structure provide high flow rate, low hardness, excellent re-bounce, and good compression set characteristics.

Systematic UMFF (Ultra-and micro-filtration facility) was developed to investigate the influence of the pressure, flux rate, flux recovery and different solution on different types of membrane. During the study, a control strategy (controlled flow in backflush and filtration process) was formulated, including instrumentation diagrams. After commissioning, calibration was the essential part to run experiments efficiently. The membrane behavior under different conditions was observed by UMFF. Different components were customized and then assembled. In the end different standard membranes were tested to check the performance of the system and to validate the results with independent measurements. During the filtration process, the commercial membranes were test with the ultra-pure (clean) water and different protein solution in order to check the efficiency of UMFF. Fouling behavior of membrane was elaborated and understood by the phenomena of mass transfer. Later, 1 g/L concentration of BSA (Bovine serum albumin) was taken for filtration and observed the fouling, which was due to an adsorption of rejected particles on the membrane surface and later, influence the transmembrane pressure. Fluxes of different membranes were analyzed at different flow rates and feed pressures. The membrane behavior towards the back flush method is of great importance, especially flux recovery in order to estimate the efficiency of membrane.