Book(s) as Editor:

1. Nanotechnology and Human Health; Current Research and future trends  (Elsevier: ISBN: 978-0-323-90750-7 ), Elsiver, 2022. 

(Editors: MK Yadav, Punuri J Babu, Jae Jun  Song, Arun S Khart)

Publications ( * First Authors/Corresponding author) 

1. Tirkey, A., Punuri  J Babu*, HemaIswarya, S. et al. An Updated View of Nanoparticle Interaction with Plants: A Molecular Understanding sand Beyond; Journal of Plant Growth Regulation 44(6):2665-2688. DOI:10.1007/s00344-024-11609-z  (IF: 4.4) ISSN: 0721-7595 

2. T Akriti, Punuri  J Babu* Synthesis and characterization of citrate-capped gold nanoparticles and their application in selective detection of creatinine (A kidney biomarker). Sensor International, Volume 5, 2024, 100252. Scopus Indexed, CiteScore 24.2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sintl.2023.100252, ISSN: 2666-3511.  

3. Nagesh Ch, Kanchana K, Punuri J Babu*, Finite element method (FEM) based simulation of the surface acoustic wave using carbon nanotubes as a sensing layer for the detection of dichloromethane.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.101506; Next Materials, Volume 10, January 2026, 101506 ISSN ;2949-8228 

4. Punuri J Babu*, Laldinthari Suamte Applications of silk-based biomaterials in biomedicine and biotechnology. Engineered Regeneration, Volume 5, Issue 1, 2024, Pages 56-69. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engreg.2023.11.002  CiteScore 23.3 ; ISSN: 2666-1381 

5. K. Lalpekhlua, Akriti Tirkey, Sibyala Saranya, Punuri J Babu* Post-harvest Management Strategies for Quality Preservation in Crops, Post-harvest Management Strategies for Quality Preservation in Crops. International Journal of Vegetable Science, 2024, 1–49. DOI: 10.1080/19315260.2024.2392551  ISSN): 1931-5260  IF: 1.1

6. Pachuau Lalrinfela, Rebecca Vanlalsangi, Khawlhring Lalrinzuali, Punuri J Babu*, Microplastics: Their effects on the environment, human health, and plant ecosystems, Environmental Pollution and Management, Volume 1, October 2024, Pages 248-259 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epm.2024.11.004  ISSN: 2950-3051

7. Punuri J Babu*, Doble M, Raichur AM., Silver oxide nanoparticles embedded silk fibroin spuns: Microwave mediated preparation, characterization and their synergistic wound healing and anti-bacterial activity. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 513 (2018) 62–71. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2017.11.001, ISSN: 0021-9797 (IF: 9.9) 

Highlights of the paper:

• https://www.nature.com/articles/nindia.2018.12

• https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/silver-silk-patch-aids-healing-of-wounds-prevents-infection/article22784418.ece

• https://researchmatters.in/news/scientists-cooking-silver-oxide-nanoparticles-microwave

8. Punuri J Babu*, Raichur AM., Doble M., Synthesis and characterization of biocompatible Carbon-Gold (C-Au) nanocomposites and their biomedical applications as an optical sensor for creatinine detection and cellular imaging. Sensors and Actuators B 258 (2018) 1267–1278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2017.11.148  ISSN : 0925-400 (IF: 9.2)

   Highlights of the paper:

• (https://www.nature.com/articles/nindia.2017.159)

9. Punuri J Babu*, ATirkey, AB Paul, K Kristollari, J Barman, K Panda, N Sinha, RB Birudu, Robert S. Marks, 1. Advances in Nano Silver-Based Biomaterials and Their Biomedical Applications; Engineered Regeneration, Volume 5, Issue 3, September 2024, Pages 326-341   (Scopus cite score: 23.3) ISSN: 2666-1381   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engreg.2024.07.001 

10. V Mallepogu, EE. Mallapu, N Vadabingi, C Pasala, Punuri J Babu, Balaji M, TR Kedam, Acrylamide toxicity inhibits chick embryo hepatic alpha, mu, and pi‑glutathione S‑transferases: molecular dynamic simulations, substrate specificity, and docking, Toxicology and Docking.  Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci. 15, 289–302 (2023) . https://doi.org/10.1007/s13530-023-00183-8 2233-7784                             (IF:1.7)

11. J Barman, A Tirkey S Batra, A A Paul,  K Panda, R Deka, Punuri J Babu*. The Role of Nanotechnology-Based Wearable Electronic Textiles in Biomedical and Healthcare Applications.  Materials Today Communications 32 (2022) 104055  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mtcomm.2022.104055 ISSN: 2352-4928                   (IF:4.5)

12. Punuri J Babu* , A Tirkey, TJ Rao, NB Chanu, K.Lalandama, YD Singh. Conventional and nanotechnology based sensors for creatinine (A kidney biomarker) detection: A consolidated review. Analytical Biochemistry, Volume 645, 2022, 114622         ISSN: 0003-2697     (IF:  2.5)                   10.1016/j.ab.2022.114622  

13. Punuri J Babu*, Laldinthari Suamte. Applications of silk-based biomaterials in biomedicine and biotechnology. Regenerative Engineering.  Volume 5, Issue 1, March 2024, Pages 56-69 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engreg.2023.11.002.  (Scopus cite score: 23.3)

14. Punuri J Babu*, M Doble, Albumin capped carbon-gold (C-Au) nanocomposite as an optical sensor for the detection of Arsenic(III). Optical Materials 84 (2018) 339–344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2018.07.013 ISSN: 0925-3467      (IF: 4.2)

15. T. Stanis Mangsianlun, Akriti Tirkey, Punuri J Babu*, Ethno-medicinally important plants from Northeast India with therapeutic properties against respiratory disorders: A comprehensive review,  Pharmacological Research - Natural Products Volume 7, June 2025, 100228, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prenap.2025.100228   ISSN; 2950-1997

16. N Gogoi, Punuri J Babu, Mahanta C, Bora U,  Green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using alcoholic flower extract of Nyctanthes arbortristis and in vitro investigation of their antibacterial and cytotoxic activities. Materials Science and Engineering C. 2015; 46: 463–469. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.msec.2014.10.069         ISSN: 0928-4931   (IF: 8.4)

17. L Suamte, A Tirkey, J Barman, Punuri J Babu* , Various manufacturing methods and ideal properties of scaffolds for tissue engineering applications, Smart Materials in Manufacturing, Volume 1, December 2023, 100011 , https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smmf.2022.100011                     ISSN: 2772-8102  scopus cite score 9.5

18. TS Mangsianlun, K Lalpekhlua, YD Singh, PJ Babu*, Skin Wellness from Nature: Ethnopharmacological Practices for Common Skin Diseases in Northeast India, Next Research, 100762, 10.1016/j.nexres.2025.100762 ,: December 2025,: 100762,: Volume 2, Issue 4,ISSN: 3050-4759 

19. Punuri J Babu* , Sibyala S; B Longchar; Allagadda R, Nanobiotechnology mediated sustainable agriculture and post-harvest management. Current Research in Biotechnology 4 (2022) 326–336 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crbiot.2022.07.004  ISSN: 2590-2628 (IF: 5.6)

20. Punuri J Babu* , A Tirkey, TJM Rao, Recent technologies adopted by food industries and intervention of 2D-inorganic nanoparticles in food packaging applications. European Food Research and Technology, 247, (2021), 2899–2914. 1438-2385                   (IF 3.3)  doi.org/10.1007/s00217-021-03848-1 

Highlights of the paper:

• https://www.ndtv.com/education/nit-andhra-pradesh-researchers-show-how-nanoparticles-can-be-used-in-food-packaging-materials-2640730

• https://www.siasat.com/nit-andhra-develops-nanoparticle-powered-food-packaging-materials-2237487/amp/

• https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/education-today/news/story/researchers-from-nit-andhra-pradesh-develop-packing-materials-via-nano-technology-1885220-2021-12-07

• https://www.thehansindia.com/andhra-pradesh/nit-ap-comes-up-with-nanotech-based-method-718683

• https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/visakhapatnam/nit-ap-team-shows-how-nanoparticles-can-be-used-in-food-packaging-material/articleshow/88151646.cms

21. S Pradhan, A Mishra, S Sahoo, S Pradhan, Punuri J Babu, YD Singh, NB Chanu. Artemisinin Based Nanomedicine for Therapeutic Applications: Recent Advances and Challenges. Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine, 2022 (2), 100064. ISSN: 2667-1425   (scopus indexed) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmcm.2022.100064    

22. Punuri J Babu*  JMR Tingariki. A review on polymeric nanomaterials intervention in food industry. Polymer Bulletin (2022), 80, 137–164. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00289-022-04104-6,  ISSN: 1436-2449                             (IF: 3.2)

23. Laldinthari Suamte1, Akriti Tirkey1 and Punuri J Babu* , Design of 3D Smart Scaffolds Using Natural, Synthetic and Hybrid Derived Polymers for Skin Regenerative Applications. Smart Materials in Medicine, Volume 4, 2023, Pages 243-256  (scopus indexed) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smaim.2022.09.005    ISSN: 2590-1834 

24. Punuri J Babu*  Nanotechnology mediated intelligent and improved food packaging. International Nano Letters 2022 (12) 1-14. (IF: 4.1) 10.1007/s40089-021-00348-8               ISSN: 2228-5326 

25. R Ningthoujam, YD Singh, Punuri J Babu* , A Tirkey, S Pradhan M.Sarma. Nanocatalyst in remediating environmental pollutants. Chemical Physics Impact 2022 (2), 100064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2022.100064 ISSN 2667-0224   (IF: 3.8)

26. Disco, Ningthoujam R, MK Panda, B Jena, Punuri J Babu* , A Mishra, Insight from Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology towards covid-19. Sensor International 2 (2021) 100099.  ISSN: 2666-3511 10.1016/j.sintl.2021.100099 (scopus indexed)

27. Punuri J Babu*, S Saranya, YD Singh, V Mallepogu , AM Raichur, MDoble, Photoluminescence carbon nano dots for the conductivity based optical sensing of dopamine and bioimaging applications. Optical Materials (2021) 117,111120 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2021.111120 ISSN: 1873-1252    (IF: 4.2)

28. Y Singh, D Das, S Das, KP Swain, S Pradhan, Punuri J Babu*, Pharmacological activities of limonin from Khasi Mandarin as therapeutic applications. Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine, Volume 5, December 2022, 10018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prmcm.2022.100181 ISSN: 2590-1834 (Scopus indexed)

29. Punuri J Babu* , S Saranya, Ashok M Raichur, M Doble, Design of photoluminescence point-of-care membrane strip for the detection of dopamine. Materials Letters 277 (2020) 128316 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2020.128316 ISSN: 0167-577X (IF: 3.5

30. SSR Pasupuleti, Priya Mohan, Punuri J Babu, Prevalence and predictors of tobacco use among currently married pregnant women in India. Popul. Med. 2021;3(April):11 DOI:10.18332/popmed/134755  ISSN: 2654-1459     (Scopus indexed)  

31. Panda S, S Sahoo, Tripathy K, Singh YD, Punuri J Babu, Singh MC, Essential Oils and their Pharmacotherapeutics applications in Human Diseases. ADV TRADIT MED (ADTM) 22, 1–15 (2020).  https://doi.org/10.1007/s13596-020-00477-z, ISSN: 2662-4052   (IF: 2.0)

32. Punuri J Babu* , S Saranya, V Mallepogu. Nanoformulations as Drug Delivery Vehicles for Cancer Treatment.  Austin Journal Nanomed Nanotechnol. 2015; (3):1038-1040.  ISSN: 2381-8956  10.4172/2381-8956.10001038  (IF: 1.9)

33. Punuri J Babu*, Saranya S, Sharma P, Tamuli R, Bora U. Green Synthesis and Characterization of Biocompatible Gold Nanoparticles Using Solanum indicum Fruits.  Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology; 2013; (4): 1-7. https://doi.org/10.5772/56608    ISSN: 1847-9804(IF: 3.7)

34. Punuri J Babu* , Sharma P, Saranya S, Bora U. UV Light mediated synthesis of gold nanoparticles using ethonolic leaf extract of Bacopa monnieri. Materials Letters. 2012; 93: 431–434. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matlet.2012.11.034      0167-577X   (IF: 3.5)

35. Punuri J Babu* , Saranya S, Sharma P, Tamuli R, Bora U. Sonocatalytic Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Ethnolic Extract of Andrographis paniculata and Functionalization with Gelatin-Polycaprolactone Composites. Front Mater Sci. 2012; 6(3): 236–249.   https://doi.org/10.1007/s11706-012-0175-3    ISSN: 0167-577X        (IF: 2.7)

36. Sharma P#, Punuri J Babu# Bora U. Sapindus mukorossi aqueous fruit extract as reducing, capping and dispersing agents in synthesis of gold nanoparticle (#authors contributed equally) Micro and Nano Letters. 2012;(7)12:1296-1299. 10.1049/mnl.2012.0684,  ISSN: 1750-0443       (IF: 1.3)

37. Punuri J Babu* , Sharma P, Saranya S, Tamuli R, Bora U. Piper betle Mediated Green Synthesis of Biocompatible Gold Nanoparticles. International Nano Letters. 2012; 2:18–28. https://doi.org/10.1186/2228-5326-2-18, ISSN: 2228-5326     (IF: 4.1)

38. Das RK#, Punuri J Babu#* , Gogoi N, Sharma P, Bora U. Microwave mediated rapid synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Calotropis procera latex and study of optical properties. (#authors contributed equally) ISRN Nanomaterials. 2012: 1–6, ISSN: 2090-8741 

DOI:10.5402/2012/650759 

39. Das RK, Gogoi N, Punuri J Babu, Sharma P, Bora U. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Amaranthus spinosus leaf extract and study of their optical properties. Advances in Materials Physics Chemistry. 2012; 2: 275–281.            ISSN: 2162-5328 DOI: 10.4236/ampc.2012.24040   (IF: 1.3)

40. Punuri J Babu* , Sharma P, Kalita MC, Bora U. Green Synthesis of Biocompatible Gold Nanoparticles Using Fagopyrum esculentum Leaf Extract. Front Mater Sci. 2011; 5(4): 379–387.      https://doi.org/10.1007/s11706-011-0153-1   ISSN: 2095-0268  (IF:2.7)

41. Punuri J Babu* , Das RK, Kumar A, Bora U. Microwave Mediated Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Coconut Water. Int J Green NanotechnolBiomed.2011;3:13–21.  10.1080/19430892.2011.574534 ISSN:1943085X (Scopus indexed)  

42. Punuri J Babu* , Sharma P, Borthakur BB, Das RK, Nahar P, Bora U. Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Using Mentha arvensis Leaf Extract. Int J Green Nanotechnol Phys and chem. 2010; 2(2): 62–68.  DOI:10.1080/19430876.2010.532443,ISSN: 1943-0876 (Scopus indexed)

43. Mallepogu V, Punuri J Babu, Doble M, Suman B1, Nagalakshmamma V, Chalapathi PV and Thyagaraju K*,Effects of Acrylamide on Cervical Cancer (HeLa) Cells Proliferation and Few Marker Enzymes. Austin J Biotechnol Bioeng. 2017; 4(4): 1087.    ISSN: 2378-3036 (IF: 2.8

44. Kasoju N, Ali SS, Sahu A, Das RK, Punuri J Babu, Bora U. Surface fictionalization of chitosan-PEO electrospun nanofibrous scaffold.  Asian Chitin Journal. 2010; 6(1): 41-46.   ISSN: 0973-3345 

Book Chapters ( * First Authors/Corresponding author) 

45. J Barman, K Panda, ASR Chowdhury, R Deka and Punuri J Babu, Role of plant and microbe-derived nanoparticles in medical waste management. 10.1016/B978-0-323-90750-7.00002-8 

(ISBN: 978-0-323-90750-7, Page 121-151, Elsevier. 2023) 

46. Laldinthari Suamte, T Stanis Mangsianlun, Punuri J Babu* Additive Manufacturing of 3D- Printed Polymers and Nanocomposites

ISBN: 9780443265167, 9 7 8 0 4 4 3 2 6 5 1 6 7, eBook ISBN: 9780443265174, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-26516-7.00010-9 

47. Punuri J Babu* and A Tirkey, Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles and their biomedical and healthcare applications. 

(ISBN: 978-0-323-90750-7, Page 191-220, Elsevier, 2023) . https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90750-7.00006-5 

48. A Tirkey, R Ningthoujam, BL Chanu, YD Singh, P Heisnam, Punuri J Babu*, Polymeric Nanoparticles and Nanocomposites as Antibacterial Agents. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1854-4_12 

(ISBN: 978-981-19-1854-4, pages,305-328  Publisher Springer, Singapore, 2022) 

49. Punuri J Babu*, Rina N, YD Singh, MK Sarma, MK Panda, Nanomaterials mediated waste water treatment. 

https://novapublishers.com/shop/nano-biotechnological-advancements-in-environmental-issues-applications-and-challenges/ 

(ISBN: 978-1-53619-975-8), NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA, 2021).   

50. Akriti Tirkey, Punuri Jayasekhar Babu, Sensors and actuators for food packaging, Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging 

Academic Press, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-24724-8.00011-9, Smart and Intelligent Food Packaging, Innovations and Insights 2026, Pages 29-49    10.1016/C2023-0-50606-8; ISBN; 978-0-443-24724-8 

51. Rina N, Naorem BC, Vivek A, Punuri J Babu, S Pradhan, MK Panda, P Heisnam, YK Singh, Predicting biomarkers and theraputic markers in cancer.  https://novapublishers.com/shop/nano-biotechnological-advancements-in-environmental-issues-applications-and-challenges/ 

(ISBN: 978-981-16-9221-5), Spinger, Singapore, 2022. 

52. MK Sarma, R Ningthoujam, Punuri J Babu, A Srivastava, M Das, YD Singh, Translational Healthcare system through bioinformatics. 

(ISBN: 9780367705701, CRC PRESS, Taylor and Francis group, USA, 2021).  1-19 p https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353659796_Translational_Healthcare_System_through_Bioinformatics 

53. Rina N, Sabita P, Prayadharshini P, MK Panda, Punuri J Babu, Das M, YD singh,  Nanotechnology in biodiesel production. 

      https://novapublishers.com/shop/nano-biotechnological-advancements-in-environmental-issues-applications-and-challenges/ 

(ISBN: 978-1-53619-975-8, NOVA Science Publishers, New York, USA, 2021).

54. YD singh, MK Panda, MK Sharma, N Rina, Punuri J Babu, M Das, J Patra, Nanotechnology for sustainable bioenergy production. 

(ISBN: 978-981-16-2516-9, Springer, Germany, 2021). DOI: 10.1007/978-981-16-2516-9_19

55. A Tirkey, P Yadav, L Suamte, Punuri J Babu* Alginate-based nanocomposite hydrogels for antimicrobial and antibiofilm applications. 

(ISBN: 9780323996389 ,  Elsevier, 2023)  https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99638-9.00015-0  , Date: 2023 Pages: 363-385

56. SK Singh, Ajay Kumar, MK Yadava, Garima Singh, Punuri J Babu, Zothanpuiaa etal. Cyanobacterial availability for CRISPR-based genome editing: current and future challenges. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90634-0.00009-3 

(ISBN:978032396340, Elsevier, 2022)  

57. RP Singh, SK Singh, A Kumar, A Modi, MK Yadav, Punuri J Babu et al. Cyanobacterial photosynthetic reaction center in wobbly light: Modulation of light energy by orange carotenoid proteins (OCPs).  https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-90634-0.00007-X 

(ISBN:978032396340, Elsevier, 2022)

58. Naorem B. Chanu1, Rina Ningthoujam1, Punuri J. Babu* Y D. Singh* Nano inspired biomaterails for tisuue Engineering. Pp: 131-152 (22) DOI: 10.2174/9789815123104123010012 

(ISBN:9789815123111, 2023 Bentham Publications)

59. MK Yadav, P Patel, Ajay Kumar, Arpan Modi, Punuri  J Babu, et al., Tailoring Disease Resilience Crops through CRISPR/Cas. 

(ISBN: 978-3-030-87289-2, Springer, 2022).  10.1007/978-3-030-87289-2_7

60. Rina N, Naorem B Chanu, Vivek A, Punuri J Babu, Srimay P, M K Panda, Punabati H, Y D Singh, Predicting Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Cancer, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9221-5_13  

ISBN: 978-981-16-9221-5, Springer, 2022)