1. Banerjee D, Sengupta S, Sahu D, Ghosh S, Neelapu B, Mitra A, Sarkar P; Dutta D, Demina T, Pal K. 2025. Optical and Structural Modifications in Stearyl Alcohol Oleogels Induced by Soy Lecithin. Crystal Growth & Design (ACS). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.cgd.4c01638
2. Bhuva B, Sakure AA, Mankad PM, Ramanuj K, Rawat A, Bishnoi M, Kondepudi KK, Patel A, Sarkar P, Hati S. 2025. Influence of Lactobacillus and yeast on antioxidative, antidiabetic, and anti-inflammatory attributes of camel milk and Gir cow milk as well as release of bioactive peptides: A comparative study. Journal of Food Science, (Wiley). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.70112
3. Vadher KR, Sakure AA, Mankad PM, Rawat A, Bishnoi M, Kondepudi KK, Patel A, Sarkar P, Hati S. 2025. A comparative study on antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities of fermented whey and soy protein isolates and the release of biofunctional peptides: an in vitro and in silico studies. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture (Wiley). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.14154
4. Pipaliya R, Basaiawmoit B, Sakure AA, Maurya R, Bishnoi M, Kondepudi KK, Tiwary BK, Mankad M, GB Patil, Gawai K, Sarkar P, Hati S. 2025. Peptidomics and molecular dynamics on bioactive peptides produced and characterized from the fermented whey of “Panchali” sheep of West India. Food Chemistry (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.142466
5. Bhuva B, Gawai KM, Singh BP, Sarkar P, Hassan ZM, Kovaleva EG, Hati S. 2025. Production, Characterization and Bio-functional properties of multi-functional peptides from fermented plant-based foods: A Review. Food Bioscience (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fbio.2025.105877
6. Santhosh R, Thakur R, Sarkar P*, Janaswamy S. 2025. Active bio-nanocomposites from litchi seed starch, tamarind kernel xyloglucan, and lignin nanoparticles to improve the shelf-life of banana (Musa acuminata). Food Chemistry (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.141327
7. Suryavanshi VR, Santhosh R, Singhi H, Thakur R, Ahmed J, Gaikwad KK, Kumawat AS, Roy S, Sarkar P*. 2025. Preparation and characterization of kodo millet starch/gum tragacanth/copper oxide nanoparticles-based antimicrobial food packaging films. Materials Today Communications (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2024.111443
8. Thakur R, Singhi H, Suryavanshi VR, Santhosh R, Roy S, Gul K, Janaswamy S, Gaikwad K, Sarkar P*. 2024. pH-sensitive intelligent packaging films from Kodo millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum) starch and gum tragacanth incorporated with beetroot peel extract for monitoring shrimp freshness. Food Packaging and Shelf Life (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2024.101405
9. Roy S, Malik B, Chawla R, Bora S, Ghosh T, Santhosh R, Thakur R, Sarkar P. 2024. Biocompatible film based on protein/polysaccharides combination for food packaging applications: A comprehensive review. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134658
10. Patra A, Thakur R, Prasath VA, Sarkar P. 2024. Extraction of Bioactive Compound from Bael (Aegle marmelos) Leaves: A Comparative Analysis of Ultrasound and Microwave-Assisted Methods. Journal of Food Process Engineering. DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14723
11. Pipaliya R, Basaiawmoit B, Sakure AA, Maurya R, Bishnoi M, Kondepudi KK, Padhi S, Rai AK, Liu Z, Sarkar P, Hati S. 2024. Production and characterization of anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic peptides from fermented sheep milk with anti-inflammatory activity: in vitro and molecular docking studies. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture (John, Wiley, and Sons). DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.13617
12. Thakur R, Wickramarachchi S, Pal K, Sarkar P*. 2024. Gelatin/chitosan-lactate/curcuma hydroethanolic extract-based antimicrobial films: Preparation, characterization, and application on chicken meat. Food Hydrocolloids (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2024.110075
13. Pipaliya R, Basaiawmoit B, Sakure A, Maurya R, Bishnoi M, Kondepudi KK, Singh BP, Paul S, Liu Z, Sarkar P, Patel A, Hati S. 2024. Peptidomics-based identification of Antihypertensive and Antidiabetic Peptides from sheep milk fermented using Limosilactobacillus fermentum KGL4 MTCC 25515 with Anti-inflammatory activity: In-silico, In-vitro, and Molecular docking studies. Frontiers in Chemistry. DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2024.1389846
14. Patra A, Prasath VA, Shende AS, Thakur R, Deep B, Madhumathi G, Sarkar P. 2024. Effect of pin‐to‐plate atmospheric cold plasma on technological and nutritional functionality of horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) flour. Journal of Food Process Engineering (John, Wiley, and Sons). DOI: http://doi.org/10.1111/jfpe.14571
15. Ahmed J, Santhosh R, Thakur R and Sarkar P. 2024. Starch-based edible packaging: Rheological, thermal, mechanical, microstructural, and barrier properties – A review, Sustainable Food Technology (RSC), DOI: 10.1039/D3FB00211J
16. Santhosh R, Sarkar P*. 2024. Fabrication of jamun seed starch/tamarind kernel xyloglucan bio-nanocomposite films incorporated with chitosan nanoparticles and their application on sapota (Manilkara zapota) fruits. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, pp 129625, (Elsevier) DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129625
17. Santhosh R, D. Madhubabu, R. Thakur, D. Nath, M. Hoque, K. Gaikwad, J. Ahmed, and Sarkar P*. 2024. Effect of atmospheric cold plasma treatment on structural, thermal, and mechanical properties of pea protein isolate edible films. Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy, pp.101398, (Elsevier), DOI: 10.1016/j.scp.2023.101398
18. Roy S, Chawla R, R Santhosh, Thakur R, Sarkar P, Zhang W. 2023. Agar-based edible films and food packaging application: A comprehensive review. Trends in Food Science & Technology (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.104198
19. Thakur R, R Santhosh, Kumar Y, Suryavanshi VR, Singhi H, D Madhubabu, Wickramarachchi S, Pal K, Sarkar P*. 2023. Characteristics and application of animal byproduct-based films and coatings in the packaging of food products. Trends in Food Science & Technology (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2023.104143.
20. Ahmed J, Santhosh R, Thakur R, Mulla M, Sarkar P. 2023. Thermo-mechanical, rheological, microstructural, and barrier properties of gum-based edible packaging: A review. Food Packaging and Shelf Life (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2023.101117
21. Kumar Y, Santhosh R, Hoque M, Nath D, Thakur R, Madhubabu D, Suryavanshi VR, Singhi H, Ahmed J, Sarkar P*. 2023. Development and characterization of defatted pumpkin seed meal and halloysite nanoclay composite films for food packaging. Packaging Technology and Science (John, Wiley, and Sons). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/pts.2751
22. Singhi H, Kumar L, Sarkar P, Gaikwad K. 2023. Chitosan based antioxidant biofilm with waste Citrus limetta pomace extract and impregnated with halloysite nanotubes for food packaging. Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization (Springer). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11694-023-01825-8
23. Dissanayake T, Aluko A, Mekonen T, Sarkar P, Bandara N. 2023. Improving material properties of canola protein-based nanocomposite films by hydrophobically modified nanocrystalline cellulose. Food Packaging and Shelf Life (Elsevier). DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2022.101018
24. Sena B, Dhal S, Sahu D, Sarkar P, Mohanty B, Jarzębski M, Wieruszewski M, Behera B, Pal K. 2022. Variations in Microstructural and Physicochemical Properties of Soy
wax/Soybean Oil–Derived Oleogels Using Soy lecithin. Polymers (MDPI). DOI: doi.org/10.3390/polym14193928
25. Santhosh R, Sarkar P*. 2022. Jackfruit seed starch/tamarind kernel xyloglucan/zinc oxide nanoparticles-based composite films: Preparation, characterization, and application on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruits. Food Hydrocolloids (Elsevier). DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.foodhyd.2022.107917
26. Nath D, Santhosh R, Ahmed J, Sarkar P*. 2022. Optical, mechanical, structural and antimicrobial properties of tamarind kernel powder, halloysite and cinnamaldehyde nanocomposite films. Journal of Food Process Engineering (John, Wiley, and Sons). DOI: 10.1111/jfpe.14065
27. Hoque M, Sarkar P*, Ahmed J. 2022. Preparation and characterization of tamarind kernel powder/ZnO nanoparticle-based food packaging films. Industrial Crops and Products (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2022.114670
28. Chakraborty P., Nath D, Hoque M, Sarkar P, Hati S, Mishra BK. 2022. Biopolymer-based antimicrobial coatings for aquatic food products: A Review. Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (John, Wiley & Sons). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.16465
29. Nath D, Santhosh R, Pal K, Sarkar P*. 2022. Nanoclay-based active food packaging systems: A review. Food Packaging and Shelf Life (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fpsl.2021.100803
30. Sahu D, Bharti D, Kim D, Sarkar P, Pal K. 2021. Variations in Microstructural and Physicochemical Properties of Candelilla Wax/Rice Bran Oil–Derived Oleogels Using Sunflower Lecithin and Soya Lecithin. Gels. (MDPI). DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/gels7040226
31. Santhosh R, Nath D, Sarkar P*. 2021. Novel food packaging materials including plant-based byproducts: A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology (Elsevier). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tifs.2021.10.013
32. Pal K, Bharti B, Sarkar P, Anis A, Kim D, Chałas R, Maksymiuk P, Stachurski P, Jarzębski M. 2021. Selected applications of chitosan composites. International Journal of Molecular Sciences (MDPI). DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms222010968
33. Pal K, Sarkar P, Anis A, Wiszumirska K, Jarzębski M. 2021. Polysaccharide-based nanocomposites for food packaging applications. Materials (MDPI). DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/ma14195549
34. Qureshi D, Sahoo A, Mohanty B, Anis A, Kulikouskaya V, Hileuskaya K, Agabekov V, Sarkar P, Ray SS, Maji S, Pal K. 2021. Fabrication and Characterization of Poly (vinyl alcohol) and Chitosan Oligosaccharide-Based Blend Films. Gels (MDPI). DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/gels7020055
35. Quereshi D, Pattanaik S, Mohanty B, Anis A, Kulikouskaya V, Hileuskaya K, Agabekov V, Sarkar P, Maji S, Pal K. 2021. Preparation of novel poly (vinyl alcohol)/chitosan lactate-based phase-separated composite films for UV-shielding and drug delivery applications-Polymer Bulletin (Springer). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-021-03653-6
36. Quereshi D, Choudhary B, Mohanty B, Sarkar P, Anis A, Banerjee I, Maji S, Pal K. 2020. Graphene Oxide Increases Corneal Permeation of Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride from Oleogels: A Study with Cocoa Butter-Based Oleogels-Gels (MDPI). DOI: /doi.org/10.3390/gels6040043
37. Agarwal S, Hoque M, Bandara N, Pal K, Sarkar P*. 2020. Synthesis and characterization of tamarind kernel powder-based antimicrobial edible films loaded with geraniol-Food Packaging and Shelf Life (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2020.100562
38. Hasda AM, Rathnam S, Quereshi D, Prasad G, Mohanty B, Banerjee I, Shaikh H, Arfat A, Sarkar P, Pal K. 2020. Graphene oxide reinforced nanocomposite oleogels improves corneal permeation of drugs-Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology (Elsevier). DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2020.102024
39. Rawooth M, Quereshi D, Hoque M, Prasad G, Mohanty B, Alam M, Anis A, Sarkar P, Pal K. 2020. Synthesis and characterization of novel tamarind gum and rice bran oil-based emulgels for the ocular delivery of antibiotics- International Journal of Biological Macromolecules (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.07.231
40. Mohanty B, Pal K, Quereshi D, Nayak S, Rathnam S, Banerjee I, Arfat A, Barik C, Sarkar P, Rout SK. 2020. Palmitic acid and safflower oil based novel oleogels for ocular delivery of voriconazole-European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology (John, Wiley, & Sons), DOI: 10.1002/ejlt.201900288
41. Syed I, Banerjee P, Sarkar P*. 2020. Oil-in-water emulsions of geraniol and carvacrol improve the antibacterial activity of these compounds on raw goat meat surface during extended storage at 4 °C-Food Control, 107, 106757 (Elsevier), DOI: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2019.106757
42. Dhumal CV, Pal K, Sarkar P*. 2019. Synthesis, characterization, and antimicrobial efficacy of composite films from guar gum/sago starch/whey protein isolate loaded with carvacrol, citral and carvacrol-citral mixture-Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 30(10): 117 (Springer), DOI: 10.1007/s10856-019-6317-8
43. Dhumal CV, Ahmed J, Bandara N, Sarkar P*. 2019. Improvement of antimicrobial activity of sago starch/guar gum bi-phasic edible films by incorporating carvacrol and citral. Food Packaging and Shelf Life, 21, 100380 (Elsevier), DOI: 10.1016/j.fpsl.2019.100380
44. Quereshi D, Dhal S, Hanh Nguyen TT, Mohanty B, Anis A, Shaikh H, Kim D, Sarkar P, Pal K. 2019. Neem seed oil and gum arabic-based oil-in-water emulsions as potential ocular drug delivery system- Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology (Taylor and Francis). DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2019.1638272
45. Satapathy M, Quereshi D, Hanh Nguyen TT, Mohanty B, Anis A, Maji S, Kim D, Sarkar P, Pal K. 2019. Preparation and characterization of cocoa butter and whey protein isolate based emulgels for pharmaceutical and probiotics delivery applications-Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology (Taylor and Francis). DOI: 10.1080/01932691.2019.1583577
46. Dhumal CV, Pal K, Sarkar P*. 2019. Characterization of tri-phasic edible films from chitosan, guar gum, and whey protein isolate loaded with plant-based antimicrobial compounds-Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, 58(3), 255-269 (Taylor & Francis). DOI: 10.1080/03602559.2018.1466179
47. Panigrahi S, Syed I, Sivapratha S, Sarkar P*. 2019. Nanoencapsulation strategies for lipid- soluble vitamins-Chemical Papers, 73(1), 1-16 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s11696-018-0559-7
48. Dhumal CV, Sarkar P*. 2018. Composite edible films and coatings from food-grade biopolymers-Journal of Food Science and Technology, 55(11), 4369–4383 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s13197-018-3402-9
49. Syed I, Sarkar P*. 2018. Ultrasonication-assisted formation and characterization of geraniol and carvacrol-loaded emulsions for enhanced antimicrobial activity against food- borne pathogens-Chemical Papers, 72(10), 2659–2672 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s11696-018-0501-z
50. SR Paul, D Qureshi, Y Yogalakshmi, S Nayak, V Singh, I Syed, Sarkar P, Pal K. 2018. Development of Bigels Based on Stearic Acid–Rice Bran Oil Oleogels and Tamarind Gum Hydrogels for Controlled Delivery Applications. Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, 21(1), 17-29 (John, Wiley & Sons). DOI: 10.1002/jsde.12022
51. V Sharma, P Patnaik, K Senthilguru, SK Nayak, I Syed, VK Singh, Sarkar P, Thakur G, Pal K. 2018. Preparation and characterization of novel tamarind gum-based hydrogels for antimicrobial drug delivery applications. Chemical Papers, 72(8), 2101–2113 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s11696-018-0414-x
52. Sivapratha S, Sarkar P*. 2018. Multiple layers and conjugate materials for food emulsion stabilization. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 58(6), 877-892 (Taylor and Francis). DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2016.1227765
53. Sivapratha S, Sarkar P*. 2018. Oxidative stability and effect of stress factors on flaxseed oil-in-water emulsions stabilized by sodium caseinate-sodium alginate-chitosan interfacial membrane. Chemical Papers, 72(1), 1-14, (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s11696-017-0252-2
54. Lohith Kumar DH, Sarkar P*. 2018. Encapsulation of bioactive compounds using nanoemulsions. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 16(1), 59-70 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s10311-017-0663-x
55. Sarkar P*, Choudhary R, Panigrahi S, Syed I, Sivapratha S, Dhumal CV. 2017. Nano- inspired systems in food technology and packaging. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 15(4), 607-622 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s10311-017-0649-8
56. Sarkar P, Bhunia AK, Yao Y. 2017. Impact of starch-based emulsions on the antibacterial efficacies of nisin and thymol in cantaloupe juice. Food Chemistry, 217, 155-162, (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.08.071
57. Sarkar P, Bhunia AK, Yao Y. 2016. Emulsion Stabilized with Starch Octenyl Succinate Prolongs Nisin Activity against Listeria Monocytogenes in a Cantaloupe Juice Model. Journal of Food Science, 81(12), M2982-2987 (John, Wiley & Sons). DOI: 10.1111/1750-3841.13550
58. Yezhi Y, Sarkar P, Bhunia AK, Yao Y. 2016. Delivery systems for antimicrobial compounds to foods. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 57A, 165-177 (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.tifs.2016.09.013
59. Sarkar P, Bhunia AK, Yao Y. 2016. Nisin adsorption in colloidal systems formed with phytoglycogen octenyl succinate. Food Biophysics, 11(4), 311-318 (Springer). DOI: 10.1007/s11483-016-9436-5
60. Sarkar P, Kumar L, Dhumal C, Panigrahi SS, Choudhary R. 2015. Traditional and Ayurvedic Foods of Indian Origin. Journal of Ethnic Foods, 2(3), 97-109 (Elsevier). DOI: 10.1016/j.jef.2015.08.003