Dr. Bhagavanth Reddy completed his M.Sc. in Chemistry from University College, Kakatiya University in 2009, and his Ph.D. from Osmania University in 2016. He began his career as an Assistant Professor (contract) in 2016. Dr. Reddy has amassed 9 years of teaching experience and 14 years of research experience. He has authored 12 books, 9 book chapters and published 70 research articles in reputed international journals, boasting an h-index of 28 and an i10-index of 44. He also holds three patents. Dr. Reddy has presented research papers at 20 national and international conferences and has delivered guest and invited lectures at various colleges. He is a life member of the Indian Council of Chemists, the Institute for Engineering Research and Publication, and the Indian Red Cross Society. Additionally, he serves as a reviewer for over 15 international professional journals. His research focuses on the preparation and characterization of metal nanoparticles, carbon dots, and nanocomposite
Microwave Assisted Au Nanoparticles Production Using Waste Avocado Seed Extract: Characterization, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities K. Ramesh, G. Bhagavanth Reddy, Venkatramulu Gopi, M. Noorjahan Colloid Journal, 2025 Abstract This study presents a rapid and eco-friendly approach to synthesize gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) using waste avocado seed extract (AV) as a reducing and capping agent. Microwave irradiation enables the synthesis of AuNPs within a minute, as evidenced by the solution’s characteristic red color and confirmed by a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak at ~530 nm in the UV-visible spectrum. Synthesis parameters, including pH and concentrations of AV and gold chloride, were optimized, revealing that mild alkaline conditions favor AuNP formation, while acidic conditions are detrimental. The AuNPs, characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), exhibited a small size (9.9 ± 3.6 nm) and spherical morphology without aggregation. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the face-centered cubic (FCC) crystal structure of the AuNPs, and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy indicated the involvement of functional groups in AV in the reduction and stabilization of the nanoparticles. The AV@AuNPs demonstrated excellent stability, as indicated by a high negative zeta potential (–27.0 ± 6.4 mV). Additionally, the nanoparticles showed strong antioxidant activity comparable to ascorbic acid and significant antibacterial efficacy against both Gram-positive (S. aureus and B. subtilis) and Gram-negative (E. coli and P. aeruginosa) bacteria, with a pronounced effect on Gram-negative strains.
Ecofriendly synthesis of Salmalia Malabarica gum stabilized palladium nanoparticles: antibacterial and catalytic properties Kondaiah Seku, Babu Pejjai, Ahmed I. Osman, Syed Sulaiman Hussaini, Mohammed Al Abri, Nadavala Siva Kumar, N. Satya Vijaya Kumar, S. Shravan Kumar Reddy, Kishor Kumar Sadasivuni, Ahmed S. Al Fatesh, Bhagavanth Reddy Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 2025 Effluents containing dyes, discharged by various industries, have become a significant contributor to water pollution. This study explores the use of green-synthesized palladium nanoparticle (PdNP) catalysts, which offer enhanced catalytic performance compared to traditional methods. The research focuses on the synthesis of palladium nanoparticles using Salmalia Malabarica (SM) gum via a microwave-assisted process and investigates their catalytic and antibacterial properties. SEM analysis confirms the even distribution of PdNPs on the surface of SM gum. Furthermore, TEM analysis reveals a PdNPs size distribution of 10 ± 2 nm. XPS study was used to identify the chemical state of Pd in the synthesized nanoparticles. The results demonstrate that PdNPs are highly effective catalysts for the degradation of dyes such as Methylene Orange (MO), Rhodamine-B (Rh-B), and 4-Nitrophenol (4-NP), even after being reused five times. The catalytic activity of PdNPs was remarkable, achieved 99% dye degradation in four minutes. The degradation data of PdNPs on 4 -NP, MO and Rh-B dyes are followed by pseudo-first-order kinetics with 0.0087, 0.0152 and 0.0164 s− 1, respectively. Additionally, PdNPs exhibit exceptional antimicrobial activity against both bacterial and fungal strains. This synthesis process proves to be cost-effective, devoid of toxic chemicals, and remarkably rapid. The findings suggest promising applications for PdNPs in fields like nanomedicine and environmental remediation, reflecting their potential for addressing water pollution issues.
Platycladus Orientalis mediated green synthesis of crystalline palladium nanoparticles as a potential and promising nano catalyst in the degradation of dyes for mitigation of environmental pollution Aruna Kumari K, Bhagavanth Reddy G, Ramadevi V, Vasantha Mittepalli Inorganic and Nano Metal Chemistry, 2025 In the current study, PdNPs were synthesized in a greener way using Platycladus orientalis leaves extract (PO) as a reducing agent with stabilizing ability. UV–Vis Spectroscopy (UV–Vis), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Transmission Electronic Microscopy (TEM) and Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS) were implicated in the characterization of nanoparticles. The structural and the morphological studies were determined using TEM and XRD analysis while UV–Vis and FTIR studies further confirmed the presence of optical, physical and chemical properties. The images of TEM manifested spherical NPs with an average size of 8 ± 3 nm. Phytochemicals present in the leaf extract enabled the reduction of Pd+2 to Pd0 and also acted as a stabilizing agent. Later, the catalytic property of PdNPs, reduction of dyes like Rhodamine B (RhB), Methyl Orange (MO) and Crystal Violet (CV) was investigated. This green preparation method of making small spherical shaped PdNPs were successfully applied for the reduction of organic dyes.
Modified frankincense resin stabilized gold nanoparticles for enhanced antioxidant and synergetic activity in in-vitro anticancer studies Kondaiah Seku, G. Bhagavanth Reddy, Ahmed I. Osman, Syed Sulaiman Hussaini, Nadavala Siva Kumar, Mohammed Al-Abri, Babu Pejjai, Salwa B. Alreshaidan, Ahmed S. Al-Fatesh, Kishore Kumar Kadimpati International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024 For the first time, Frankincense resin (FR) has been carboxymethylated to produce CMFR – AuNPs and the conjugate was utilized for the Doxorubicin drug loading. The carboxymethylation of the carboxylic, phenolic, and hydroxyl functional groups of FR has been developed into carboxymethylated Frankincense resin (CMFR). A novel CMFR-AuNPs was synthesized using the developed CMFR as a stabilizing and reducing agent. The antibacterial, antioxidant, and in-vitro anticancer activities were investigated by using CMFR-AuNPs and CMFR – AuNPs@DOX. CMFR-AuNPs demonstrated antioxidative properties by quenching DPPH radicals effectively. CMFR-AuNPs and DOX@CMFR-AuNPs demonstrated strong antibacterial activity against K. pneumoniae , S. aureus, B. subtilis , and E. coli. The cell viability was tested for CMFR -AuNPs at various concentrations of Dox-loaded CMFR -AuNPs (CMFR-AuNPs + Dox1, CMFR-AuNPs + Dox 2, & CMFR-AuNPs + Dox 3). The highest inhibition was observed on MCF-7 and HeLa cell lines using CMFR-AuNPs + Dox 3, respectively. Various techniques such as UV, FTIR, TGA, XRD, SEM, EDAX and TEM were used to characterize the designed CMFR and CMFR-AuNPs. After carboxy methylation, the amorphous nature of FR changed to crystallinity, as reflected in the XRD spectra. The XRD spectrum of the CMFR- AuNPs showed FCC structure due to the involvement of hydroxyl and carboxylic functional groups of CMFR strongly bound with the AuNPs. TGA results revealed that the CMFR is thermally more stable than FR. TEM revealed that CMFR - AuNPs were well dispersed, spherical, and hexagonal with an average diameter of 7 to 10 nm, while the size of doxorubicin loaded (DOX@CMFR-AuNPs) AuNPs was 11 to 13 nm. Green CMFR-AuNPs have the potential to enhance the drug loading and anticancer efficacy of drugs. • Modifying Frankincense Resin into carboxymethylated Frankincense Resin (CMFR). • TEM revealed that synthesized CMFR - AuNPs were hexagonal and 7–10 nm in size. • DOX@CMFR-AuNPs and CMFR-AuNPs showed excellent antimicrobial activities. • CMFR-AuNPs+Dox3 inhibited MCF-7 and HeLa cell proliferation. • This study can improve the anticancer drug efficacy and reduce adverse effects. • This study could lead to the development of targeted drug delivery systems.
The effect of colon targeted delivery of celecoxib loaded microspheres on experimental colitis induced by acetic acid in rats Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics, 2018
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Biogenic synthesis of gold–palladium bimetallic nanoparticles using Passiflora edulis fruit peel extract for catalytic reduction of rhodamine B and methyl orange dyes K Ramesh, GB Reddy, C Raghavender, V Gopi, M Noorjahan Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis 138 (6), 4259-4272 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
Microwave Assisted Au Nanoparticles Production Using Waste Avocado Seed Extract: Characterization, Antioxidant, and Antibacterial Activities K Ramesh, GB Reddy, V Gopi, M Noorjahan Colloid Journal 87 (3), 432-441 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Facile and green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles using Pithecellobium dulce seed pods and their antioxidant, anticancer, and catalytic applications K Seku, GB Reddy, KK Koyyala, NS Kumar, S AhamadKazi, NSV Kumar, ... Research on Chemical Intermediates 51 (3), 1641-1659 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Ecofriendly synthesis of Salmalia Malabarica gum stabilized palladium nanoparticles: antibacterial and catalytic properties K Seku, B Pejjai, AI Osman, SS Hussaini, M Al Abri, NS Kumar, ... Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery 15 (4), 6055-6067 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Asian Journal of Green Chemistry KA Kumari, GB Reddy, V Parusharam, M Vasantha 2025
Modified frankincense resin stabilized gold nanoparticles for enhanced antioxidant and synergetic activity in in-vitro anticancer studies K Seku, GB Reddy, AI Osman, SS Hussaini, NS Kumar, M Al-Abri, B Pejjai, ... International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 278, 134935 , 2024 2024 Citations: 10
Jamun Seed-Derived Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Dots: A Novel Microwave-Assisted Synthesis for Ultra-Bright Fluorescence and Mn 7+ Detection R Swathi, GB Reddy, B Rajkumar, D Ramakrishna, PY Swamy Journal of Fluorescence 34 (5), 2287-2298 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Rapid green synthesis of carbon dots from Cleome viscosa seeds for the catalytic reduction of methylene blue and rhodamine B dyes GB Reddy, S R, R Bandi, R Dadigala, P Vijaykumar, PY Swamy Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis 137 (4), 2349-2361 , 2024 2024 Citations: 8
Biogenic and hydrothermal synthesis, characterization, antioxidant and anticancer activities of PdNPs using Abutilon indicum leaf extract K Sandhya, GB Reddy, D Ayodhya, B Venkatesh, M Noorjahan, ... Inorganic Chemistry Communications 166, 112629 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Ultrasound assisted biogenic synthesis of Palladium nanoparticles using Cocculus hirsutus leaf extract: antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and catalytic activities K Sandhya, GB Reddy, D Ayodhya, B Venkatesh, S Kondaiah, ... Journal of Molecular Structure 1306, 137848 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Microwave-assisted synthesis of Limonia acidissima Groff gum stabilized palladium nanoparticles for colorimetric glucose sensing K Seku, B Pejjai, AI Osman, SS Hussaini, M Al-Abri, R Swathi, M Hussain, ... Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 659, 718-727 , 2024 2024 Citations: 13
Correction to: Ecofriendly synthesis of Salmalia Malabarica gum stabilized palladium nanoparticles: antibacterial and catalytic properties (Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery … K Seku, B Pejjai, AI Osman, SS Hussaini, M Al Abri, NS Kumar, ... Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Silver-based biofungicides for the suppression of pathogenic fungi in agriculture fields K Seku, SS Hussaini, GB Reddy, MRK Reddy Nanofungicides, 169-194 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Microwave-assisted green synthesis of Pithecellobium dulce seed pods derived fluorescent carbon dots for Pd 2+ detection R Swathi, GB Reddy, B Rajkumar, G Yaku, S Kondaiah, PY Swamy Emergent Materials 6 (4), 1207-1215 , 2023 2023 Citations: 5
Biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles with Albizia gum for degradation of Congo red and 4-nitrophenol dyes M Al Khazaleh, GB Reddy, M Al-Abri, K Seku Optical Materials 142, 113970 , 2023 2023 Citations: 18
Green synthesis of Mesona Blumes gum capped silver nanoparticles and their antioxidant, antibacterial and catalytic studies WAS Al Yahyai, AAS Al Isai, MF Alotibi, B Reddy, M Al-Abri, B Pejjai, ... Materials Advances 4 (21), 5273-5281 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
Phytoconstituents mediated fabrication of palladium nanoparticles using Butea Monosperma flower extract by autoclaving treatment towards the degradation of noxious organic dyes K Sandhya, GB Reddy, D Ayodhya, M Noorjahan, KG Mangatayaru Results in Chemistry 5, 100969 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
An efficient heterogeneous copper oxide nanocatalyst for N-alkylation of amines with carbonyl compounds under H2 atmosphere MS Babu, N Padmaja, GB Reddy, A Srivani, D Ayodhya Results in Chemistry 5, 100947 , 2023 2023 Citations: 1
Microwave-assisted green synthesis of palladium nanοparticles using aqueous decoction of Psidium guajava leaf extract and kinetic analysis in the reduction of 4-Nitrophenol K Sandhya, GB Reddy, D Ayodhya, M Noorjahan, KG Mangatayaru Materials Today: Proceedings 92, 742-749 , 2023 2023 Citations: 12
Sustainable green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Chloris Barbata leaf extract with its bioactivity against multidrug resistant bacterial strains and as an antioxidant … KA Kumari, GB Reddy, T Vishnu, V Mittapelli Materials Today: Proceedings 92, 586-593 , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Catalytic reduction of methylene blue and Congo red dyes using green synthesized gold nanoparticles capped by salmalia malabarica gum BR Ganapuram, M Alle, R Dadigala, A Dasari, V Maragoni, V Guttena International Nano Letters 5 (4), 215-222 , 2015 2015 Citations: 373
Facile and green synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots from onion waste and their potential applications as sensor and multicolour imaging agents R Bandi, BR Gangapuram, R Dadigala, R Eslavath, SS Singh, V Guttena RSC advances 6 (34), 28633-28639 , 2016 2016 Citations: 352
Efficient pH dependent drug delivery to target cancer cells by gold nanoparticles capped with carboxymethyl chitosan A Madhusudhan, GB Reddy, M Venkatesham, G Veerabhadram, ... International journal of molecular sciences 15 (5), 8216-8234 , 2014 2014 Citations: 217
Green synthesis of highly fluorescent nitrogen–Doped carbon dots from Lantana camara berries for effective detection of lead (II) and bioimaging R Bandi, R Dadigala, BR Gangapuram, V Guttena Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology 178, 330-338 , 2018 2018 Citations: 172
A novel green synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles using gum tragacanth and evaluation of their potential catalytic reduction activities with methylene blue … MK Indana, BR Gangapuram, R Dadigala, R Bandi, V Guttena Journal of Analytical Science and Technology 7 (1), 19 , 2016 2016 Citations: 166
Photocatalytic degradation of dye pollutants under solar, visible and UV lights using green synthesised CuS nanoparticles D Ayodhya, M Venkatesham, A Santoshi Kumari, GB Reddy, ... Journal of Experimental Nanoscience 11 (6), 418-432 , 2016 2016 Citations: 151
Facile conversion of toxic cigarette butts to N, S-codoped carbon dots and their application in fluorescent film, security ink, bioimaging, sensing and logic gate operation R Bandi, NP Devulapalli, R Dadigala, BR Gangapuram, V Guttena ACS omega 3 (10), 13454-13466 , 2018 2018 Citations: 143
Microwave-assisted synthesis of silver nanoparticles and their application in catalytic, antibacterial and antioxidant activities K Seku, BR Gangapuram, B Pejjai, KK Kadimpati, N Golla Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry 8 (2), 179-188 , 2018 2018 Citations: 131
Microwave assisted rapid green synthesis of gold nanoparticles using Annona squamosa L peel extract for the efficient catalytic reduction of organic pollutants BR Gangapuram, R Bandi, M Alle, R Dadigala, GM Kotu, V Guttena Journal of Molecular Structure 1167, 305-315 , 2018 2018 Citations: 122
Doxorubicin-carboxymethyl xanthan gum capped gold nanoparticles: microwave synthesis, characterization, and anti-cancer activity M Alle, TH Kim, SH Park, SH Lee, JC Kim Carbohydrate Polymers 229, 115511 , 2020 2020 Citations: 118
Carbon dots and Ag nanoparticles decorated g-C3N4 nanosheets for enhanced organic pollutants degradation under sunlight irradiation R Dadigala, RK Bandi, BR Gangapuram, V Guttena Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry 342, 42-52 , 2017 2017 Citations: 101
Fabrication of novel 1D/2D V2O5/g-C3N4 composites as Z-scheme photocatalysts for CR degradation and Cr (VI) reduction under sunlight irradiation R Dadigala, R Bandi, BR Gangapuram, A Dasari, HH Belay, V Guttena Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering 7 (1), 102822 , 2019 2019 Citations: 99
Eco-friendly green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Salmalia malabarica: synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial, and catalytic activity studies I Murali Krishna, G Bhagavanth Reddy, G Veerabhadram, ... Applied Nanoscience 6 (5), 681-689 , 2016 2016 Citations: 92
Green chemistry approach for the synthesis of gold nanoparticles with gum kondagogu: characterization, catalytic and antibacterial activity GB Reddy, A Madhusudhan, D Ramakrishna, D Ayodhya, ... Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry 5 (2), 185-193 , 2015 2015 Citations: 89
Construction of in situ self-assembled FeWO 4/gC 3 N 4 nanosheet heterostructured Z-scheme photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of rhodamine B and tetracycline R Dadigala, RK Bandi, BR Gangapuram, V Guttena Nanoscale Advances 1 (1), 322-333 , 2019 2019 Citations: 84
N-Doped carbon dots with pH-sensitive emission, and their application to simultaneous fluorometric determination of iron (III) and copper (II) R Bandi, R Dadigala, BR Gangapuram, FK Sabir, M Alle, SH Lee, ... Microchimica Acta 187 (1), 30 , 2020 2020 Citations: 73
One-pot sonochemical synthesis of CdS nanoparticles: photocatalytic and electrical properties D Ayodhya, M Venkatesham, A Santoshi Kumari, G Bhagavanth Reddy, ... International Journal of Industrial Chemistry 6 (4), 261-271 , 2015 2015 Citations: 73
Microwave-assisted preparation of a silver nanoparticles/N-doped carbon dots nanocomposite and its application for catalytic reduction of rhodamine B, methyl red and 4 … B Reddy, R Dadigala, R Bandi, K Seku, AE Shalan RSC advances 11 (9), 5139-5148 , 2021 2021 Citations: 64
Facile green synthesis of gold nanoparticles with carboxymethyl gum karaya, selective and sensitive colorimetric detection of copper (II) ions BR Gangapuram, R Bandi, R Dadigala, GM Kotu, V Guttena Journal of Cluster Science 28 (5), 2873-2890 , 2017 2017 Citations: 64
Hydrothermal synthesis of Copper nanoparticles, characterization and their biological applications K Seku, B Reddy Ganapuram, B Pejjai, G Mangatayaru Kotu, N Golla International Journal of Nano Dimension 9 (1), 7-14 , 2018 2018 Citations: 48