ARTI HANSDA

@gsfcuniversity.ac.in

Assistant Professor, Department of Life Sciences
GSFC University

ARTI HANSDA


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Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment, Biotechnology, Environmental Science
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Impact of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide on soil health and plant nutrition
    Roshni Patel, Deviprasad Samantaray, Arti Hansda, K. Santosh Kumar, Swati Mohapatra
    Soil Health and Nutrition Management, 2025
    Elevated atmospheric CO2 has been reported to affect soil structure, soil organic matter and microbial communities through increasing microbial biomass, modifying microbial community structure and stimulating the growth of specific microbial groups. Soil organic matter accumulation is also influenced by elevated CO2 levels, increased organic matter and higher decomposition rates, which may lead to soil carbon sequestration. Nutrient availability is another important factor influenced by elevated CO2, with studies showing increased nitrogen and phosphorus uptake by plants. However, this effect may vary depending on soil nutrient status and plant species. Understanding the impact of rising atmospheric CO2 on soil health and plant nutrition is very important for maintaining ecosystems and food quality. Therefore, we discuss in this chapter the impact of elevated CO2 on soil health and plant nutrition. The chapter provides readers with important insights into the intricate interactions between CO2, soil ecosystems and the nutritional value of crops by examining the substantial effects of growing atmospheric CO2 levels on soil health and plant nutrition. It is essential to understand these processes to tackle the issues brought on by climate change and guarantee sustainable agricultural practices for a future of food security.
  • Sustainable Practices in Pulp and Paper Industry Effluent Management: A Review of Current Trends
    Priyabrata Mandal, Priya Goel, Arti Hansda
    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2025
  • The soil guardians: role of PGPR in soil fertility and nutrient management
    Yesha Master, Smita Parekh, Arti Hansda
    Data Driven Insights and Analytics for Measurable Sustainable Development Goals, 2025
  • Experimental Evaluation of Nanocomposites in Polymer Matrix
    Priya Goel, Arti Hansda, Yesha Master, Priyabrata Mandal, Swati Mohapatra
    Advances in Polymer Composite Research Integrating Experimental and Computational Approaches, 2025
    This book chapter provides a comprehensive examination of the experimental methodologies and techniques employed for the evaluation of nanocomposites within polymer matrices. Because of its potential to improve a variety of material properties and create new opportunities for cutting-edge applications, the incorporation of nanomaterials (NMs) into polymer systems has attracted a lot of attention. The chapter begins with an overview of diverse NMs utilized in polymer composites, highlighting their unique properties and applications. Subsequently, it delves into the critical aspects of experimental design, covering a spectrum of techniques employed in the characterization of nanocomposites. The discussion on, for example, polymer viscosity and the dispersion of nanoparticles is covered to explain how they affect the overall functionality of products made of nanocomposite components. Then, various instrumentational techniques, such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), dynamic light scattering (DLS), etc., are examined. Every method is examined for its capacity to offer perceptions into the structure, dispersion, and morphology of nanocomposites. Furthermore, the chapter delves into the outcomes of each prominent characterization techniques, presenting a detailed analysis of results obtained by each technique.
  • Plastic Waste to Hydrogen: A Pathway to Sustainable Energy Solutions
    Yesha Master, Priya Goel, Priyabrata Mandal, Ritika Sharma, Arti Hansda
    Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 2025
  • Toxicological Impacts and Microbial-Mediated Degradation Processes of Microplastics
    Arti Hansda, Soubhagya Keshari Chand, Bhubaneswar Pradhan, Sasmita Chand, Anoop Kumar Shukla, Prangya Ranjan Rout
    Journal of Hazardous Toxic and Radioactive Waste, 2025
    Synthetic plastics are essential elements of our daily life; therefore, their accumulation in the environment is a subject of major concern, owing to their nondegradability and detrimental effects on the environment. When plastics are disposed of as solid waste, they enter landfills and eventually fragment into tiny particles (<5 mm), known as microplastics (MPs), which come into aquatic environments and are taken up by the different aquatic flora and fauna present in different layers. The consumption of these edible aquatic organisms by higher trophic levels, including human beings, poses a significant threat to food safety and human health. This toxicity plays a crucial role in bioaccumulation within food chains and contributes to ecological toxicity. Drilling fluids, pharmaceutical vectors, industrial processes, and mechanical and chemical degradation of large plastic debris are the primary and secondary sources of MPs in the environment. Several physical treatments and chemical treatment processes have been employed for the degradation of MPs. Conventional degradation methods contribute to pollution, prompting exploration of biological degradation. Biodegradation involves biofragmentation, biodeterioration, assimilation, and mineralization, aligning with sustainable principles. The biodegradation efficiency of algae is less understood, compared with that of bacteria and fungi. This article explores microbial degradation of MPs using micro-organisms and microbial products (e.g., enzymes), emphasizing sustainable practices and addressing the urgency of mitigating environmental damage. This study supports a sustainable future by concentrating on biodegradation’s compatibility with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while also stressing MPs’ toxicological impact.
  • Mycoremediation of Metallic Pollutants
    Roshni J. Patel, Swati Mohapatra, Arti Hansda
    Eco Restoration of the Polluted Environment A Biological Perspective, 2024
    Anthropogenic activities resulting in heavy metal contamination of soil are severe matters of concern in the current scenario, resulting in the deterioration of the ecosystem. Various physicochemical approaches for pollution removal have been used; however, these procedures were inefficient, expensive, and non-eco-friendly. This resulted in the invention of biological-based approaches that were both cost effective and environmentally beneficial. Mycoremediation is the biological technique of removing contaminants by using fungal species. The major purpose of fungus in the environment is to decompose, which gives rise to the idea of mycoremediation. Fungi have the efficiency to accumulate and concentrate heavy metals in their fruit bodies. Filamentous fungi are of great importance due to their greater adsorption capabilities for removing heavy metals. Fungi can use various mechanisms such as biotransformation, immobilization, and mobilization that can be used for the metal recovery process. Furthermore, they have been observed to degrade or promote the bioavailability of contaminants for the action of other organisms, thereby facilitating degradation. This chapter discusses the function of fungi in heavy metal removal from contaminated areas and their contribution to improving plants’ resistance to heavy metals.
  • Remediation Strategies of Xenobiotics in Urban Soil and Water
    Ritika Sharma, Arti Hansda, Sasmita Chand
    Xenobiotics in Urban Ecosystems Sources Distribution and Health Impacts, 2023
    Chemicals that are alien to animal existence are called xenobiotics, and this class includes things like plant elements, medications, insecticides, cosmetics, condiments, scents, food additives, industrial chemicals and environmental contaminants. Growing fear is being expressed over the incidence of these pollutants, which can be caused by anthropogenic activities in numerous environmental media (soil, sediments, groundwater and surface water). The lack of information on the probable repercussions of existence, fate and eco-toxicity of xenobiotics makes it a more severe problem. Numerous investigations have been carried out to ascertain how they affect both humans and animals. This is essential for getting rid of them from the wastewater and soil. It is difficult to completely eradicate these compounds in wastewater treatment facilities because of their complex structures and low concentrations. Additionally, wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are unable to completely remove polypropylene copolymer (PPCP), prompting the creation of innovative solutions for enhanced performance. Numerous approaches, including bioremediation, have been established for removal of these compounds from the environment. This chapter discussed the xenobiotics found in urban soil and wastewater as well as current removal approaches emphasising on joined remediation solutions. Various xenobiotic sources, as well as their removal activities, toxicity and risks to people and environment have been well-discussed.
  • Plant-microbe association to improve phytoremediation of heavy metal
    Arti Hansda, Prem Chand Kisku, Vipin Kumar, Anshumali
    Advances in Microbe Assisted Phytoremediation of Polluted Sites, 2022
  • Cu-resistant Kocuria sp. CRB15: a potential PGPR isolated from the dry tailing of Rakha copper mine
    Arti Hansda, Vipin Kumar, Anshumali
    3 Biotech, 2017
    Rhizobacteria may enhance biomass production and heavy metal tolerance of plants under stress conditions. The present study was carried out for isolation of metal-resistant bacteria that can be further utilized for phytoremediation process. A potential metal-resistant strain CRB15 was isolated from rhizospheric region of Saccharum spontaneum that was found to be resistant against Cu (6.29 mM), Zn (3.25 mM), Pb (1.5 mM), Ni (1.25 mM), and Cd (0.25 mM). SEM analysis was performed for evaluation of morphological changes on bacterial isolate. FTIR analysis observed the change in wavenumbers after the addition of Cu. 16S rDNA sequence analysis showed that CRB15 isolate matched best with genus of Kocuria and was named as Kocuria sp. CRB15. The isolate Kocuria sp. CRB15 was a potential plant growth-promoting rhizobacterium as it had a high IAA (46 µg ml−1), P solubilisation (39.37 µg ml−1), ammonia production (30.46 µmol ml−1), and hydrogen cyanide production capacity. Root–shoot elongation assay conducted on Brassica nigra under lab conditions with strain CRB15 demonstrated positive effects of strain CRB15 in root and shoot elongation of Cu-treated seedlings. This study proved the Kocuria sp. CRB15 a potential PGPR for bacterial-assisted phytoremediation.
  • Influence of Cu fractions on soil microbial activities and risk assessment along Cu contamination gradient
    Arti Hansda, Vipin Kumar, Anshumali
    Catena, 2017
  • Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity evaluation of trinuclear Ni(II) complexes with N-substituted salicylhydrazide ligands
    Mantu Kumar Singh, Soumyabrata Roy, Arti Hansda, Santosh Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Vipin Kumar, Sebastian C. Peter, Rohith P. John
    Polyhedron, 2017
  • Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of acenaphthoquinone 3-(4-benzylpiperidyl)thiosemicarbazone: Synthesis, structural, electrochemical and antibacterial studies
    Santosh Kumar, Arti Hansda, Angeera Chandra, Ashish Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Maheswaran Sithambaresan, Md. Serajul Haque Faizi, Vipin Kumar, Rohith P. John
    Polyhedron, 2017
  • A comparative review towards potential of microbial cells for heavy metal removal with emphasis on biosorption and bioaccumulation
    Arti Hansda, Vipin Kumar, Anshumali
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2016
  • Phytoremediation of Copper-Contaminated Soil Using Helianthus annuus, Brassica nigra, and Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.: A Pot Scale Study
    Anjali G. Lothe, Arti Hansda, Vipin Kumar
    Environmental Quality Management, 2016
  • Biosorption of copper by bacterial adsorbents: A review
    Vipin Kumar, Arti Hansda, Anshumali .
    Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology, 2015

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • The soil guardians: role of PGPR in soil fertility and nutrient management
    Y Master, S Parekh, A Hansda
    Data-Driven Insights and Analytics for Measurable Sustainable Development … , 2025
    2025
  • Impact of Rising Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide on Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
    R Patel, D Samantaray, A Hansda, KS Kumar, S Mohapatra
    Soil Health and Nutrition Management, 129-139 , 2025
    2025
  • Experimental Evaluation of Nanocomposites in Polymer Matrix
    P Goel, A Hansda, Y Master, P Mandal, S Mohapatra
    Advances in Polymer Composite Research, 197-211 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Toxicological Impacts and Microbial-Mediated Degradation Processes of Microplastics
    A Hansda, SK Chand, B Pradhan, S Chand, AK Shukla, PR Rout
    Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste 29 (02) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Sustainable Practices in Pulp and Paper Industry Effluent Management: A Review of Current Trends
    P Mandal, P Goel, A Hansda
    Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities … , 2024
    2024
  • Plastic Waste to Hydrogen: A Pathway to Sustainable Energy Solutions
    Y Master, P Goel, P Mandal, R Sharma, A Hansda
    Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities … , 2024
    2024
  • Mycoremediation of Metallic Pollutants
    RJ Patel, S Mohapatra, A Hansda
    Eco-Restoration of Polluted Environment, 53-65 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Remediation Strategies of Xenobiotics in Urban Soil and Water
    R Sharma, A Hansda, S Chand
    Xenobiotics in Urban Ecosystems: Sources, Distribution and Health Impacts … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Plant-microbe association to improve phytoremediation of heavy metal
    A Hansda, PC Kisku, V Kumar, A Singh
    Advances in Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Polluted Sites, 113-146 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity evaluation of trinuclear Ni (II) complexes with N-substituted salicylhydrazide ligands
    MK Singh, S Roy, A Hansda, S Kumar, M Kumar, V Kumar, SC Peter, ...
    Polyhedron 126, 100-110 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 11
  • Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of acenaphthoquinone 3-(4-benzylpiperidyl)thiosemicarbazone: Synthesis, structural, electrochemical and antibacterial studies
    S Kumar, A Hansda, A Chandra, A Kumar, M Kumar, M Sithambaresan, ...
    Polyhedron , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 60
  • Cu-resistant Kocuria sp. CRB15: a potential PGPR isolated from the dry tailing of Rakha copper mine
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    3 Biotech 7, 170 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 59
  • Influence of Cu fractions on soil microbial activities and risk assessment along Cu contamination gradient
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    CATENA 151, 26-33 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 20
  • A comparative review towards potential of microbial cells for heavy metal removal with emphasis on biosorption and bioaccumulation
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 32 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 202
  • Phytoremediation of Copper‐Contaminated Soil Using Helianthus annuus , Brassica nigra , and Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.: A Pot Scale Study
    AG Lothe, A Hansda, V Kumar
    Environmental Quality Management 25 (4), 63-70 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 13
  • Biosorption of Copper by Bacterial Adsorbents: A Review
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology 9 (2), 14 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 46
  • Phytoremediation of heavy metals contaminated soil using plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): A current perspective
    A Handsa, V Kumar, A Singh, Z Usmani
    Recent Research in Science and Technology 6 (1), 131-134 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 76

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A comparative review towards potential of microbial cells for heavy metal removal with emphasis on biosorption and bioaccumulation
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology 32 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 202
  • Phytoremediation of heavy metals contaminated soil using plant growth promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR): A current perspective
    A Handsa, V Kumar, A Singh, Z Usmani
    Recent Research in Science and Technology 6 (1), 131-134 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 76
  • Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) complexes of acenaphthoquinone 3-(4-benzylpiperidyl)thiosemicarbazone: Synthesis, structural, electrochemical and antibacterial studies
    S Kumar, A Hansda, A Chandra, A Kumar, M Kumar, M Sithambaresan, ...
    Polyhedron , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 60
  • Cu-resistant Kocuria sp. CRB15: a potential PGPR isolated from the dry tailing of Rakha copper mine
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    3 Biotech 7, 170 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 59
  • Biosorption of Copper by Bacterial Adsorbents: A Review
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    Research Journal of Environmental Toxicology 9 (2), 14 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 46
  • Influence of Cu fractions on soil microbial activities and risk assessment along Cu contamination gradient
    A Hansda, V Kumar, A Singh
    CATENA 151, 26-33 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 20
  • Plant-microbe association to improve phytoremediation of heavy metal
    A Hansda, PC Kisku, V Kumar, A Singh
    Advances in Microbe-Assisted Phytoremediation of Polluted Sites, 113-146 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 14
  • Phytoremediation of Copper‐Contaminated Soil Using Helianthus annuus , Brassica nigra , and Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.: A Pot Scale Study
    AG Lothe, A Hansda, V Kumar
    Environmental Quality Management 25 (4), 63-70 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 13
  • Synthesis, characterization and antibacterial activity evaluation of trinuclear Ni (II) complexes with N-substituted salicylhydrazide ligands
    MK Singh, S Roy, A Hansda, S Kumar, M Kumar, V Kumar, SC Peter, ...
    Polyhedron 126, 100-110 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 11
  • Toxicological Impacts and Microbial-Mediated Degradation Processes of Microplastics
    A Hansda, SK Chand, B Pradhan, S Chand, AK Shukla, PR Rout
    Journal of Hazardous, Toxic, and Radioactive Waste 29 (02) , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Mycoremediation of Metallic Pollutants
    RJ Patel, S Mohapatra, A Hansda
    Eco-Restoration of Polluted Environment, 53-65 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Experimental Evaluation of Nanocomposites in Polymer Matrix
    P Goel, A Hansda, Y Master, P Mandal, S Mohapatra
    Advances in Polymer Composite Research, 197-211 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Remediation Strategies of Xenobiotics in Urban Soil and Water
    R Sharma, A Hansda, S Chand
    Xenobiotics in Urban Ecosystems: Sources, Distribution and Health Impacts … , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • The soil guardians: role of PGPR in soil fertility and nutrient management
    Y Master, S Parekh, A Hansda
    Data-Driven Insights and Analytics for Measurable Sustainable Development … , 2025
    2025
  • Impact of Rising Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide on Soil Health and Plant Nutrition
    R Patel, D Samantaray, A Hansda, KS Kumar, S Mohapatra
    Soil Health and Nutrition Management, 129-139 , 2025
    2025
  • Sustainable Practices in Pulp and Paper Industry Effluent Management: A Review of Current Trends
    P Mandal, P Goel, A Hansda
    Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities … , 2024
    2024
  • Plastic Waste to Hydrogen: A Pathway to Sustainable Energy Solutions
    Y Master, P Goel, P Mandal, R Sharma, A Hansda
    Technological Advancements in Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities … , 2024
    2024