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Md. Ashraful Alam

Publications (31)

An Investigation on Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles

Md. Ashraful Alam, Salma Akter Munni, Sabrina Mostafa, Raton Kumar Bishwas & Shirin Akter Jahan · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2023

Introduction: Nano science and nano biotechnology provided enormous opportunities for exploring the bactericidal and fungicidal activities. Since ancient times, silver was known for its anti-bacterial effects and for centuries it has been used for prevention and control of dispar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2023/v12i3234

Yield Stability of Newly Released Wheat Varieties in Multi-environments of Bangladesh

Md. Ashraful Alam, Zahidul Islam Sarker, Md. Farhad, Md. Abdul Hakim, Naresh Chandra Dev Barma, Md. Israil Hossain, Md. Mokhlesur Rahman & Rabiul Islam · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Varietal adaptability to environmental fluctuations is important for the stabilization of crop production on both region and season. In this context, one thousand six trials with four wheat varieties viz., BARI Gom 25, BARI Gom 26, BARI Gom 27 and BARI Gom 28 were conducted in fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/14824

Heavy Metal Scavenging Potential of Indigenous Microalgae of Bangladesh: A Study on its Application in Textile Effluent Treatment

Natasha Nafisa Haque, Md. Ashraful Alam, Anthony Samit Baidya, Elina Akther Zenat, Chapol Kumar Roy, Md. Kamal Hossain & John Liton Munshi · South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology · 2024

Aims: The study aimed to identify the physicochemical property improvement and heavy metal scavenging potential of indigenous microalgae (Spirulina sp. and Chlorella sp.) of Bangladesh for treatment of textile wastewater disposed in the open environment. Study Design:  The capaci...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajrm/2024/v18i7373

Bioremedial Capacity of Indigenous Hydrophytes and Microalgae of Bangladesh: A Comparative Study on their Potential in Tannery Effluent Treatment

Natasha Nafisa Haque, Md. Ashraful Alam, Anthony Samit Baidya, Elina Akther Zenat, Md. Zamilur Rahman, Chapol Kumar Roy & John Liton Munshi · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2024

Aims: This study aimed to identify the bio-remedial potential of indigenous hydrophytes (Salvinia cucullata and Lemna minor) and microalgae (Spirulina platensis) of Bangladesh for treatment of tannery wastewater disposed in the open environment. Study Design:  The capacity of imp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i6554

Cyanobacteria Mediated CO2 Segregation: A Promising Alternative Method for Sustainable Bioremediation and Biomass Production

Natasha Nafisa Haque, Md. Ashraful Alam, Chapol Kumar Roy, Mst. Elina Akther Zenat & John Liton Munshi · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2023

Aims: The purpose of this study was to examine the CO2 absorbent (NaOH) affected Spirulina sp. medium culture to verify growth rate, CO2 fixation ability and biomass production from S. platensis using the Zarrouk medium. Methodology: Cyanobacterium Spirulina sp. was cultured with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i3257

Soil Chemical Properties as Influenced by Long Term Manuring and Nitrogen Fertilization in Bangladesh

Fahamida Akter, Md. Mizanur Rahman & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2019

Organic fertilizers are enriched in plant nutrients which may enhance the soil chemical properties. However, studies on the effect of long term fertilization on soil chemical attributes is yet lacking in Bangladesh. Therefore, an experiment was conducted to assess the changes of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2019/v4i430049

Synthesis, Characterization and Antimicrobial Investigation of Three New Mo (VI) Mixed Ligand Complexes

F. K. Camellia, Abdul Kader, Md. Ashraful Alam, Md. Kudrat-E-Zahan & M. S. Islam · Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences · 2018

Three new Mo(VI) peroxo complexes [MoO(O2)(Val)2(IQ)2], [MoO(O2)(Val)2(2-Apy)] and K[MoO(O2)(Val)2(8-HQ)], where Val = Valine, 2-Apy = 2-Aminopyridine, IQ = Isoquinoline, and 8-HQ = 8-Hydroxyquinoline were prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, conductivity, magnetic m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJOCS/2018/42722

Study on Physicochemical Properties of Edible Oils Available in Bangladeshi Local Market

Md. Sabbir Hasan, Rownok Jahan, Md. Ashraful Alam, Mst. Khodeza Khatun & Sharif M. Al-Reza · Archives of Current Research International · 2016

Aims: The aim of this study is the qualitative evaluation of the edible oils that are used for cooking purpose in Bangladesh. Study Design: This study was designed for selecting a good quality edible oil among various edible oils available in the local market of Bangladesh.  Plac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACRI/2016/29464

Effect of Transplanting Date and Harvesting Period on Bulb Production of Winter Onion (Allium cepa L.)

Md. Riazul Islam, Md. Atikur Rahman, Abu Hena Faisal Fahim, Md. Ashraful Alam, Hasib Bin Saif, Shahriar Hasan & Abu Jafor Mohammad Obaidullah · Asian Plant Research Journal · 2024

Climate change has brought about unpredictable temperature fluctuations and altered rainfall patterns, which directly impact onion cultivation. Adjustment in planting and harvesting schedules in the context of changing climate and environmental factors is not only academically si...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/aprj/2024/v12i2247

Creek`s Aquaculture Techniques in Rangamati Hill Tracts of Bangladesh

Md. Motiur Rahman, A. K. M. Saiful Islam, Kazi Belal Uddin, Md. Ashraful Alam & Yahia Mahmood · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2017

An experiment was conducted in nine suitable (average .10±2 ha) creeks of Rangamati hill tracts Bangladesh viz., of Langadu, Naniarchar and Sadar Upazila for evaluating growth, survival and production performance of Indian major carps (Labeo rohita, Catla catla, Cirrhinus mrigala...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2017/33657

Molecular Mechanism of Cell Signaling Pathways of Cancer Cells in Forward and Reverse Mutation: A Perspective Review

Naeema Salatia Hoque, Md.Sakhawat Hossain, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Rifaia Sultana Chowdhury, Md. Ashraful Alam, Md. Imran Hossain & Rahima Tanbin Tama · Journal of Cancer and Tumor International · 2024

One of the most dreaded diseases is cancer whose biological process has long been the focus of scientific inquiry. Changes to normal cellular pathways that result in uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation are widely accepted as the primary cause of cancer. It is known as canc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jcti/2024/v14i3260

Emerging Role of Probiotics in Advancement of Combating Physical Abnormalities and Diseases: A Systematic Perspective Analysis

Mst. Tania Khatun, Forkanul Hoque, Naeema Salatia Hoque, Md. Sakhawat Hossain, Md. Ashraful Alam, Sabrina Afrin, Tanjina Nasrin Eva & Rahima Tanbin Tama · Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · 2024

Probiotics are live microorganisms, primarily bacteria that give the host health benefits when given in sufficient amounts. It works in various defensive mechanisms, including releasing antimicrobial compounds, competitive adhesion to the mucosa and epithelium, fortifying the gut...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajbgmb/2024/v16i8397

Technologies for Remediation of Heavy Metals in Environment and Ecosystem: A Critical Overview of Comparison Study

Mst. Honufa Khatun, Md. Mahmudul Kobir, Md. Abdur Rahim Miah, Amit Kumar Sarkar & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Environment & Ecology · 2024

Ecosystem contamination is a global issue that is directly related to the advancement of contemporary society. Human health and the natural environment are affected that’s why heavy metal contamination of the environment is currently a serious environmental issue that affects the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i4540

Assessment of the Physicochemical Characteristic of Wastewater in Kushtia and Jhenaidah Municipal Areas Bangladesh: A Study of DO, BOD, COD, TDS and MPI

Md. Mahmudul Kobir, Md. Samrat Ali, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Geological Research · 2024

Comparing the physicochemical properties, heavy metals concentration and metal pollution index (MPI) of collected ten (10) wastewater samples in Kushtia and Jhenaidah municipalities, Bangladesh is the prime object of this manuscript. The levels of dissolved oxygen (DO), biochemic...

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Crystallographic Benchmarking on Diffraction Pattern Profiling of Polymorphs-TiO2 by WPPF for Pigment and Acrylic Paint

Md. Mahmudul Kobir, Sumaya Tabassum, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia & Md. Ashraful Alam · Archives of Current Research International · 2024

At a very low temperature high crystalline phase of TiO2 best-fitted strain anatase was synthesized by peptization which was the prime object of this study. Unresolved parameters were investigated by the X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique employed for lattice parameters, crystalli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/acri/2024/v24i1623

Comprehensive Review of Phytochemical Content and Applications from Cestrum nocturnum: A Comparative Analysis of Physicochemical Aspects

Md. Rockibul Islam, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Amit Kumar Sarkar & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2023

Introduction: The term phytochemicals are plant-produced chemicals that are generated by primary or secondary metabolism. These are chemicals of plant origin. They have biological activity. The plant Cestrum nocturnum has great medicinal value. The phytochemicals such as proteins...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2023/v13i4271

Synthesis of Silver Nanomaterials Capping by Fruit-mediated Extracts and Antimicrobial Activity: A Critical Review

Md. Sazu Ahamed, Md. Shawan Ali, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Md. Rockibul Islam, Md. Ashikur Rahaman & Md. Ashraful Alam · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2024

Natural silver nanoparticles are currently being used innovatively by a unique simple route. Different bio-mediated fruit peel extracts were used to produce silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and explore the synthesis of environmentally friendly aspects. To produce biodegradable AgNPs...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/irjpac/2024/v25i1844

Antifungal Activity of Various Plant Extracts against Aspergillus and Penicillium Species Isolated from Leather-Borne Fungus

Mst. Elina Akther Zenat, Natasha Nafisa Haque, Md. Razibul Hasan, Mst. Nadira Begum, John Liton Munshi, Md. Zamilur Rahman & Md. Ashraful Alam · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2024

This investigation aims to examine the antimicrobial properties of a few types of medicinal plants on fungi transmitted by leather. In the soxhlet method, the antifungal agents were successfully extracted from the leaves of Azadirachta indica, Lantana camara, Wedelia chinensis, M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/mrji/2024/v34i11422

Overview of the Skeleton Significance of Toothpaste Formulation, Evaluation and Historical Perspectives: Insights from Bangladesh’s Toothpaste Industry

Amit Kumar Sarkar, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Md. Mahmudul Kobir, Sumaya Tabassum, Md. Rockibul Islam & Md. Ashraful Alam · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2024

Toothpaste plays an important role in maintaining and improving oral health and aesthetics. Over time, toothpaste recipes have evolved from simple suspensions of broken eggshells or ashes to complex formulations containing up to twenty different chemicals. Toothpaste is designed...

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Diabetes Mellitus Control Including Fruits in Diet: Exhaustive Review and Meta-analysis

Md. Shawan Ali, Shanawaz Ahmed, Md. Rockibul Islam, Md. Sazu Ahamed, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Mst. Khodeza Khatun & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2024

A class of illnesses known as diabetes mellitus impacts how our bodies utilize glucose or blood sugar in oxidation control by human lunch. It serves as a significant source of energy for the cells that comprise our muscles and tissues which are essential to our health. It's also...

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Structural Symmetry Analysis of Mono Sodium L-glutamate Pentahydrate by Whole Powder Pattern Fitting Method: A Powder X-ray Line Diffraction Study

Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, S. M. Monjurul Ahashan, Aslam Ahmad, Allah Rakha Aidid, Sahil Aman, Md. Mebtahul Jannat, Shamema Akter & Md. Ashraful Alam · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The crystallographic bibliography of mono-sodium L-glutamate pentahydrate (MSLGPH) revealed a unique, unparalleled structural geometry using powder X-ray diffraction (XRD). The XRD analysis revealed the atomic structure of MSLGPH crystals, providing a detailed refinement of latti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i3432

Crystalline Copper Nanomaterials for Advanced Ceramic: A Comprehensive Review for Functional Ceramic Coating Approaches

Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, Sabrina Afrin, Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Tanjina Nasrin Eva, Sumaya Tabassum, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2024

Copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) are appealing candidates for advanced ceramic applications because of their remarkable physical, chemical, mechanical and antibacterial capabilities which have attracted much interest. This review provides an extensive analysis of the current state-o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2024/v18i8706

Monitoring of Trace Elements in Groundwater of Municipal Area at Kushtia and Jhenaidah District of Bangladesh

Tanjina Nasrin Eva, Kamrun Nahar, Md. Durul Hoda, Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Sabrina Afrin, Miss Nushrat Jahan Lima, Md. Touhid Hasan Shuvo & Md. Ashraful Alam · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2024

Groundwater samples from the municipal residential areas of the Pearatola, Kushtia (23.897975° N and 89.123735° E) and the DPHE, Jhenaidah (23.544454° N and 89.164694° E) districts were analyzed for trace elements determination of Iron (Fe), Manganese (Mn), Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jgeesi/2024/v28i7787

Heavy Metal Intake by Fishes of Different River Locations in Bangladesh: A Comparative Statistical Review

Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Amir Hossain, Md. Mahmudul Kobir, Md. Durul Hoda, Md. Raju Ahamed, Miss Nushrat Jahan Lima, Tanjina Nasrin Eva & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research · 2024

Bangladesh a nation with a high population density, gets all of the protein it needs from river fishes. The observation is very alarming that heavy metals polluted the major river water by the growing garment washing, dyeing and textile, fertilizer, cement, tannery, metal, electr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i6775

Silver Nanoparticles (Ag NPs) Skeleton Study by Transmission Electron Microscopy Technique: Structural Symmetry, Defects, Lattice Fringes and Phase Analysis Insights

Md. Asif Siddique, Mohshin Maola, Sukanta Mondal, Habiba Yasmin, Jamshed Nawaj Mohshin, Md. Shoyeb Akand, Shohan Ali, Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu & Md. Ashraful Alam · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2026

The crystallographic structure and defects of highly crystalline Ag NPs derived by chemical reduction were investigated using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). TEM revealed predominantly quasi-spherical to spherical nanoparticles (NPs) with a homogeneous morphology and an a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2026/v9i3511

Transmission Electron Microscopic and X-ray Diffraction Based Study of Crystallographic Bibliography Demonstrated on Silver, Copper and Titanium Nanocrystals: State of the Art Statical Review

Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Shanawaz Ahmed, Allah Rakha Aidid, Md. Masud Rana, Md. Mehedi Hasan, Sazal Kumar, Raton Kumar Bishwas & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2024

This statistical review compares the crystallographic structures of functional nanocrystals composed of silver (Ag), copper (Cu) and titanium (Ti) using transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) analyses. TEM provides high-resolution imaging to directly v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2024/v15i3287

Understanding X-ray Crystallographic Diffraction of L-menthol by Rietveld Refinement: Insight into Structural Symmetry and Lattice Volume

S. M. Monjurul Ahashan, Nafis Rahman Sayeem, Md. Ashikur Rahman Meada, Zannatun Naim, Kamrun Nahar, Md. Hasnain Mustak, Fahim Khandokar Anik, Pulak Ghosh, Fariha Zannat & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research · 2025

Highlighted the recent advances in the mechanism of crystallographic bibliography of L-Menthol crystals and to provide an overview of its application explored as well as its structural symmetry and lattice volume performance. The crystallographic analysis was explored by the X-ra...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajacr/2025/v16i3343

Physicochemical and Microbiological Assessment of Low Rainfall and Extreme Weather Conditions: A Case Study on Tropic of Cancer in Bangladesh

Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Rahima Tanbin Tama, Md.Sakhawat Hossain, Naeema Salatia Hoque, Md. Kamrul Hossain, Miss Nushrat Jahan Lima, Mehedi Hasan, Raton Kumar Bishwas, Natasha Nafisa Haque & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2025

The recent drop in groundwater levels and decreased rainfall alarm the water scarcity and its potential impacts on agriculture, drinking water, and ecological balance, which is growing particularly in Bangladesh's northwest and southwest regions. Rainwater is the most crucial wat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2025/v15i2377

Crystallographic Investigation of PVA@PLA Nanocomposite Film by X-ray Diffraction: Insight from High Resolution TEM

Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Fahim Khandokar Anik, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sahil Aman, Upoma Podder, Nafis Rahman Sayeem, Md. Tarikul Islam, Md. Ashikur Rahaman, Jhalok Hossain, Mst Mustari Khatun & Md. Ashraful Alam · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

PLA-PVA films have desirable unique, unparalleled properties such as good oxygen and moisture barrier, excellent mechanical strength and low toxicity. The biodegradability of PLA and PVA offers a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging. The PLA-PVA film stacking...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i31436

Profile of Lipid and Antioxidant Activity Lipids Extracted from Pangasius pangasius: Complementary Analysis

Amir Hossain, Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, Nafis Rahman Sayeem, Upoma Podder, Md. Rafayet Al-Mahmud, Md. Mamun Al Rashid, Rahima Tanbin Tama, Natasha Nafisa Haque, Aliza Rahman & Md. Ashraful Alam · Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry · 2024

Extraction of lipids from Pangasius pangasius employed a unique simple route such as the solvent extraction method which is better useful for extract lipids from fish, cost effective and comparatively easier than others process where ethanol is a diluent and chloroform acts as a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrb/2024/v14i6341

Reinforcement of Biodegradable PLA-PVA Composite Films with Carbon Nanotubes: Mechanical and Thermal Property Analysis

Jhalok Hossain, Md. Mazedul Haque Sachchu, Shanawaz Ahmed, Sumaiya Islam Sadia, Md. Khalid Hossain Shishir, Nafis Rahman Sayeem, Upoma Podder, Ashifa Israt, Aliza Rahman, Natasha Nafisa Haque, Fahim Khandokar Anik & Md. Ashraful Alam · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

This research aims to investigate the properties of a novel packaging material composed of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films with treated carbon nanotube (CNT) mix, stacked with poly lactic acid (PLA) films. The PVA-CNT mix was prepared by treating the CNTs with a silane coupling age...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i1383