At Ayurgreen Scientifica Research Institute, we foster an environment that promotes academic growth and hands-on learning for students and researchers. Our Academic Projects, Internships, and Paper Presentation programs are designed to provide invaluable opportunities for aspiring scholars to engage in cutting-edge research and professional development.

The area of Projects are:

Computational Quantum Chemistry:

• Molecular Structure and Bonding: Investigate the electronic structure and bonding in simple molecules.
• Reaction Mechanisms: Study reaction pathways and energetics for chemical reactions.
• Molecular Dynamics: Simulate molecular motions and conformational changes.

Materials Science:

• Materials: Study the electronic and structural properties of organic molecules, organometal complexes, pharmaceutical molecules, molecules with nonlinear optical properties.
• Spectroscopy: Simulate molecular spectra (IR, UV-Vis, NMR), broadband dielectric spectroscopy to interpret experimental data.
• Reaction Kinetics: Calculate rate constants and reaction mechanisms for chemical processes.
• Photochemistry: Study light-induced chemical reactions and excited state dynamics.
• Thermodynamics: Calculate thermodynamic properties such as entropy, free energy, and heat capacity.
• Phase Diagrams: Construct phase diagrams for simple systems to understand phase transitions.
• Nuclear Reactions: Study nuclear reactions and decay processes using computational methods.
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR): Calculate NMR parameters for nuclei in different chemical environments.
• Shell Model Calculations: Perform shell model calculations to understand nuclear structure and properties.

Condensed Matter Physics:

• Electronic Band Structure: Calculate band structures of materials to understand their electronic properties.
• Magnetic Properties: Simulate magnetic properties and phase transitions in magnetic materials.
• Superconductivity: Study the mechanisms and critical temperatures of superconductors.
• Optical Properties: Model optical absorption, emission, and scattering in materials.
• Photonic Devices: Design and simulate photonic devices such as lasers, LEDs, and photodetectors.
• Nonlinear Optics: Study nonlinear optical phenomena and their applications.

Newtonian Mechanics:

• Natural Product Screening: Use molecular docking to screen natural compounds (from plants, fungi, fishes, animals, shells, etc.) for potential therapeutic activities against specific protein targets.
• Structural Elucidation: Dock small molecules into experimentally determined protein structures to validate and interpret experimental data.
• Docking Benchmarking: Compare different docking algorithms and scoring functions for accuracy and efficiency.
• Machine Learning and Docking: Explore the integration of machine learning techniques (e.g., for scoring function development or virtual screening) with molecular docking methodologies.

Experiment using UV-Visible Spectroscopy

Quantitative Analysis:

• Determination of Concentration: Use Beer-Lambert law to determine the concentration of a known compound in solution.
• Calibration Curve: Construct a calibration curve for a compound of interest and use it to determine concentrations in unknown samples.

Broadband Dielectric Spectroscopy (BDS)

Broadband dielectric spectroscopy (BDS) is a versatile analytical technique used to investigate the electrical properties of materials over a wide frequency range. Here are some key applications:

• Material Characterization: BDS is used to study dielectric properties of materials, including polymers, ceramics, and composites. It helps in understanding their electrical behavior, which is crucial for applications in electronics and materials science.
• Phase Transitions: It can detect and characterize phase transitions, such as glass transitions in polymers and phase changes in ceramics. This is important for understanding how materials behave under different conditions.
• Biological Systems: In biological and medical research, BDS is used to study cell membranes, tissues, and biofilms. It helps in understanding cell interactions, hydration levels, and other physiological properties.
• Pharmaceuticals: BDS is used to analyze the dielectric properties of pharmaceutical formulations, which can provide insights into the stability, solubility, and drug release mechanisms.
• Electrochemical Systems: It is applied to study electrochemical systems like batteries and supercapacitors, providing information on charge transfer processes, ionic conductivity, and impedance characteristics.
• Food and Agriculture: In food science, BDS can be used to analyze the dielectric properties of food products, which can be useful for quality control and to understand moisture content and texture.
• Environmental Science: BDS can be applied to study the dielectric properties of soil and water, which can help in environmental monitoring and understanding soil moisture levels and water contamination.

Kinetics Studies:

• Reaction Monitoring: Monitor the progress of a chemical reaction by measuring absorbance changes over time.
• Rate Constant Determination: Determine the rate constant of a reaction by analyzing absorbance data at different time points.

Photodegradation Studies:

• Photostability Testing: Investigate the stability of compounds under UV light exposure by monitoring changes in absorption spectra over time.
• Photocatalysis: Study the efficiency of photocatalytic materials by measuring changes in absorbance during degradation reactions.

Photochemistry and Photophysics:

• Excited State Dynamics: Study the kinetics of excited state processes (e.g., fluorescence quenching, photoisomerization) using UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Photochemical Reactions: Investigate light-induced chemical reactions and product formation by monitoring absorbance changes.

Forensic Analysis:

• Identification of Dyes: Identify and classify dyes in forensic samples (e.g., fibers, ink) based on their UV-Vis absorption spectra.
• Detection of Drugs: Quantify drugs or pharmaceuticals in forensic samples using UV-Vis spectroscopy.

Quality Control in Industry:

• Product Analysis: Monitor the purity and composition of industrial products (e.g., pharmaceuticals, dyes, chemicals) using UV-Vis spectroscopy.
• Batch Consistency: Ensure batch-to-batch consistency by analyzing absorbance spectra and verifying product specifications.

Samples for this study:

• Organic Compounds: Dyes and Pigments, Organic Chromophores
• Inorganic Compounds: Metal Complexes, Transition Metal Oxides
• Nanomaterials: Nanoparticles (e.g., gold, silver), Quantum Dots
• Polymers: Conjugated Polymers, Polymeric Blends
• Biological Samples: Proteins and Enzymes, Plant Extracts
• Environmental Samples: Water and Soil Samples, Airborne Particles
• Pharmaceuticals: Drug Molecules, Formulation Studies
• Forensic Samples: Ink and Fibers, Drug Analysis
• Industrial Materials: Polymers and Plastics, Coatings and Films
• Food and Beverages: Food Colorants, Beverage Analysis

Anti-oxidant Assays:

Antioxidants are chemicals that prevent and stabilize free radical damage by delivering electrons from antioxidants to damaged cells. The various Antioxidant assays are:

• DPPH Assay (2,2-Diphenyl-1-Picryl-Hydrazyl-Hydrate)
• FRAP (Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power)
• Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)
• Catalase
• Glutathione assay (GSH)
• Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx)
• Hydroxyl Radical Scavenging assay

Anti-Inflammatory Analysis:

• Nitric Oxide Scavenging assay

Anti-Microbial Analysis:

Anti-Bacterial studies of drugs, Poly herbal formulations using Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method

Water testing:

• Physical Parameters : pH, Colour, Odour, Temperature etc.
• Chemical Parameters : Urea, Ammonia, Chlorine & Sulfur
• Most Probable Number Analysis : Detection of the presence of the presence of Chloroforms (E.coli) on drinking water.