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Microbial dehalogenation of halogenated organic pollutants: a review

Nazim Forid Islam, Dhurbajit Borah, Rimon Saikia, Bhoirob Gogoi, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Chemistry Letters | Journal Article

10.1007/s10311-025-01880-1

2026

Micro, Nano, and Biodegradable Plastics: Hidden Threats to Plant Health and Soil Function

Tanushree Basumatary, Ritama Dey, Amy R. Nava, Yulia Irnidayanti, Mahesh Narayan, Hemen Sarma

Reviews of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology | Journal Article

10.1007/s44169-025-00105-4

2026

Environmentally benign synthesis of blue fluorescent graphene quantum dots for nitroaromatic sensing ( p -nitroaniline and 2,4,6-trinitrophenol) and their nanophytotoxicity analysis

Krishna Moni Deka, Saikat Das, Rachita Newar, Rajkanya Das, Bappy Sen, Hemen Sarma, Arabinda Baruah

The Analyst | Journal Article

10.1039/d6an00045b

2026

Microbial community shifts and nutrient alteration in rice rhizospheres induced by Fe functionalized magnetic nanocarbon derived from rice husk

Suprity Shyam, Hemen Sarma

Journal of Environmental Management | Journal Article

10.1016/j.jenvman.2026.128840

2026

Laboratory-to-field evaluation of ZnO nanoparticles for management of Fusarium solani–associated tea dieback

Debajit Saikia, P.K. Baruah, Satya Ranjan Sarmah, Mahesh Narayan, Hemen Sarma

Next Bioengineering | Journal Article

10.1016/j.nxbio.2026.100023

2026

Electrochemical sensor technologies for early detection of food allergens and spoilage: Advancing food safety and security

Kunal Biswas, Subashini Ravikrishnan, Raja Gowri Swaminathan, Prabhakar Singh, Saqib Hassan, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Nazim Forid Islam, Hemen Sarma

Next Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.nexres.2026.101677

2026

Bio-inspired fluorescent agent derived from Mucuna pruriens for PeT-mediated sensitive detection of Cu(II) ions in environmental water

Bappy Sen, Rachita Newar, Krishna Moni Deka, Arabinda Baruah, Hemen Sarma

Chemosphere | Journal Article

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2026.144973

2026

Eco-restorative plant-microbe-biostimulant system for nitro-PAHs detoxification: a one health approach to urban soil carbon recovery

Bhoirob Gogoi, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envres.2026.124820

2026

Nitrogen doped carbon quantum dots: a multifaceted carbon nanomaterial that interferes in an amyloid-forming trajectory

Sherin M. ElMorsy, Denisse A. Gutierrez, Salvador Valdez, Jyotish Kumar, Renato J. Aguilera, Mohamed Noufal, Sampath Chinnam, Hemen Sarma, Mahesh Narayan

Journal of Materials Chemistry B | Journal Article

10.1039/d4tb02104e

2025

Biodegradation of nitro-PAHs by multi-trait PGPR strains isolated directly from rhizosphere soil

Bhoirob Gogoi, Nazim Forid Islam, Hemen Sarma

The Microbe | Journal Article

10.1016/j.microb.2025.100263

2025

Biochar as a Soil amendment: implications for soil health, carbon sequestration, and climate resilience

Suprity Shyam, Selima Ahmed, Sanket J. Joshi, Hemen Sarma

Discover Soil | Journal Article

10.1007/s44378-025-00041-8

2025

Dynamics and Impacts of Microplastics (MPs) and Nanoplastics (NPs) on Ecosystems and Biogeochemical Processes: The Need for Robust Regulatory Frameworks

Tanushree Basumatary, Debajyoti Biswas, Swrangsri Boro, Amy R. Nava, Mahesh Narayan, Hemen Sarma

ACS Omega | Journal Article

10.1021/acsomega.5c01175

2025

Biochar-based electroanalytical materials: Towards sustainable, high-performance electrocatalysts and sensors

Suprity Shyam, Minisrang Daimary, Mahesh Narayan, Hemen Sarma

Next Materials | Journal Article

10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100873

2025

Eco-friendly synthesis of red fluorescent graphene quantum dots from Alstonia scholaris for optoelectronic detection of nitroaromatic compounds

Rachita Newar, Nasrin Sultana, Kalpajit Dutta, Hemen Sarma, Arabinda Baruah

Next Materials | Journal Article

10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100995

2025

Nanoplastics and lithium accumulation in soil–plant systems: Assessing uptake, toxicological effects, and potential synergistic interactions

Hemen Sarma, Tanushree Basumatary, Balal Yousaf, Mahesh Narayan

Current Research in Biotechnology | Journal Article

10.1016/j.crbiot.2023.100170

2024

Potential microbes for environment and agriculture: Bioengineering strategies for a sustainable future

Suprity Shyam, Amy Nava, Hemen Sarma

Biotechnology of Emerging Microbes | Book Chapter

10.1016/b978-0-443-15397-6.00001-2

2024

Therapeutic potential of lipopeptide biosurfactant-fabricated copper oxide nanoparticles: Mechanistic insight into their biocompatibility using zebra fish

Tamanna Bhuyan, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Kaustuvmani Patowary, Surjendu Maity, Debasis Nayak, Kangkan Deka, K. Meenakshi Sundaram, Saravanan Muthupandian, Hemen Sarma

Current Research in Biotechnology | Journal Article

10.1016/j.crbiot.2024.100227

2024

Biosurfactant-enhanced bioremediation of petroleum sludge: Unveiling the potential of Enterobacter cloacae AR-IASST (01)

Rupshikha Patowary, Bhagyalakhmi Rajbongshi, Arundhuti Devi, Bappy Sen, Manisha Goswami, Hemen Sarma

Next Sustainability | Journal Article

10.1016/j.nxsust.2024.100034

2024

Phytomanagement of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon and heavy metal contaminated sites in Assam, North Eastern India, for boosting the bioeconomy

Hemen Sarma, Majeti Narasimha Vara Prasad

Bioremediation and Bioeconomy | Book Chapter

10.1016/b978-0-443-16120-9.00018-2

2024

Impact of petroleum hydrocarbon and heavy metal pollution on coral reefs and mangroves: a review

Punniyakotti Elumalai, Punniyakotti Parthipan, Xueke Gao, Jinjie Cui, Arunagiri Santhosh Kumar, Perumal Dhandapani, Aruliah Rajasekar, Hemen Sarma, Nadana Raja Vadivu Ganapathy, Jayaraman Theerthagiri, Ahreum Min, Myong Yong Choi

Environmental Chemistry Letters | Journal Article

10.1007/s10311-024-01728-0

2024

Nitro-PAHs: Occurrences, ecological consequences, and remediation strategies for environmental restoration

Hemen Sarma, Bhoirob Gogoi, Chung-Yu Guan, Chang-Ping Yu

Chemosphere | Journal Article

10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141795

2024

Nano-biochar interactions with contaminants in the rhizosphere and their implications for plant-soil dynamics

Hemen Sarma, Suprity Shyam, Ming Zhang, Giulia Guerriero

Soil & Environmental Health | Journal Article

10.1016/j.seh.2024.100095

2024

Converting food waste to biofuel: A sustainable energy solution for Sub-Saharan Africa

Ramadhani Bakari, Ripanda Asha, Miraji Hossein, Xiao Huang, N.F. Islam, Rock Keey Liew, Mahesh Narayan, Su Shiung Lam, Hemen Sarma

Sustainable Chemistry for the Environment | Journal Article

10.1016/j.scenv.2024.100126

2024

A Review on Magnetic Nanobiochar with Their Use in Environmental Remediation and High-Value Applications

Songita Sonowal, Niharika Koch, Hemen Sarma, Kamal Prasad, Ram Prasad

Journal of Nanomaterials | Journal Article

10.1155/2023/4881952

2023

Metal pollution in freshwater fish: A key indicator of contamination and carcinogenic risk to public health

Bibhu Prasad Panda, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Siba Prasad Parida, Abanti Pradhan, Tapan Kumar Mohanta, Kaustuvmani Patowary, Wan Adibah Wan Mahari, Su Shiung Lam, Ayman A. Ghfar, Giulia Guerriero, Meenakshi Verma, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Pollution | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121796

2023

Valorization of agro-industrial biowaste to biomaterials: An innovative circular bioeconomy approach

Bishwambhar Mishra, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, C. Nagendranatha Reddy, S. Deepak Mohan Reddy, Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal, Rajasri Yadavalli, Hemen Sarma

Circular Economy | Journal Article

10.1016/j.cec.2023.100050

2023

Enhancing secondary metabolites and alleviating environmental stress in crops with mycogenic nanoparticles: A comprehensive review

Deepak B. Shelke, Nazim F. Islam, Mahadev R. Chambhare, Hiralal B. Sonawane, Rupshikha Patowary, Ram Prasad, Hemen Sarma

Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology | Journal Article

10.1016/j.bcab.2023.102805

2023

Value addition and bioprospecting of indigenous ethnic food, Amorphophallus bulbifer (Roxb.) Blume (Araceae) for sustainable livelihood

Muktadhar Reang, Dipan Sarma, Biplab Banik, Biswajit Baishnab, Koushik Majumdar, Badal Kumar Datta, Ram Prasad, Hemen Sarma

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.jafr.2023.100703

2023

Persistence, Toxicity, and Strategies for Remediation of Brominated Flame Retardants in Soil and Sedimentation in Aquatic Matrices Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions

Amy Nava, Hemen Sarma

Land Remediation and Management: Bioengineering Strategies | Book Chapter

10.1007/978-981-99-4221-3_5

2023

Biotransformation of 1,4-Dioxane by the Use of Bacteria in the Soil

Hossein Miraji, Asha Ripanda, Ramadhani Bakari, Hemen Sarma

Land Remediation and Management: Bioengineering Strategies | Book Chapter

10.1007/978-981-99-4221-3_4

2023

Rhizoremediation of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) from the Soil

Bhoirob Gogoi, Hemen Sarma

Land Remediation and Management: Bioengineering Strategies | Book Chapter

10.1007/978-981-99-4221-3_3

2023

Soil treatment using a biosurfactant producing bacterial consortium in rice fields contaminated with oily sludge— a sustainable approach

Kaustuvmani Patowary, Tamanna Bhuyan, Rupshikha Patowary, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Bibhu Prasad Panda, Suresh Deka, Nazim Forid Islam, Sanket J. Joshi, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envres.2022.115092

2023

Metal-organic frameworks/cellulose hybrids with their modern technological implementation towards water treatment

Sourav Bej, Hemen Sarma, Meenakshi Ghosh, Priyabrata Banerjee

Environmental Pollution | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envpol.2023.121278

2023

Assessment of environmental and carcinogenic health hazards from heavy metal contamination in sediments of wetlands

Bibhu Prasad Panda, Yugal Kishore Mohanta, Rakesh Paul, B. Anjan Kumar Prusty, Siba Prasad Parida, Abanti Pradhan, Muthupandian Saravanan, Kaustuvmani Patowary, Guangming Jiang, Sanket J. Joshi, Hemen Sarma

Scientific Reports | Journal Article

10.1038/s41598-023-43349-7

2023

Caffeic acid recarbonization: A green chemistry, sustainable carbon nano material platform to intervene in neurodegeneration induced by emerging contaminants

Jyotish Kumar, Sofia A. Delgado, Hemen Sarma, Mahesh Narayan

Environmental Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envres.2023.116932

2023

Microplastics in marine and aquatic habitats: sources, impact, and sustainable remediation approaches

Hemen Sarma, Rupshikha Patowary Hazarika, Vivek Kumar, Arpita Roy, Soumya Pandit, Ram Prasad

Environmental Sustainability | Journal Article

10.1007/s42398-022-00219-8

2022

Metagenomics Combined with Stable Isotope Probe (SIP) for the Discovery of Novel Dehalogenases Producing Bacteria

Hemen Sarma, Sanket J. Joshi

Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology | Journal Article

10.1007/s00128-020-03004-7

2022

Green production of noncytotoxic rhamnolipids from jackfruit waste: process and prospects

Rupshikha Patowary, Kaustuvmani Patowary, Mohan Chandra Kalita, Suresh Deka, Su Shiung Lam, Hemen Sarma

Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery | Journal Article

10.1007/s13399-022-02427-y

2022

Biodegradation of hazardous naphthalene and cleaner production of rhamnolipids — Green approaches of pollution mitigation

Rupshikha Patowary, Kaustuvmani Patowary, Mohan Chandra Kalita, Suresh Deka, Jayanta Madhab Borah, Sanket J. Joshi, Ming Zhang, Wanxi Peng, Gaurav Sharma, Jörg Rinklebe, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envres.2022.112875

2022

Exploring the significance of nanomaterials and organic amendments — Prospect for phytoremediation of contaminated agroecosystem

Hemen Sarma, Mahesh Narayan, Jose R. Peralta-Videa, Su Shiung Lam

Environmental Pollution | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envpol.2022.119601

2022

Fungi-derived agriculturally important nanoparticles and their application in crop stress management – Prospects and environmental risks

Hiralal Sonawane, Deepak Shelke, Mahadev Chambhare, Nishi Dixit, Siddharam Math, Suparna Sen, Siddhartha Narayan Borah, Nazim Forid Islam, Sanket J. Joshi, Balal Yousaf, Jörg Rinklebe, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envres.2022.113543

2022

Antibiotic resistant genes in the environment-exploring surveillance methods and sustainable remediation strategies of antibiotics and ARGs

Amy R. Nava, Leily Daneshian, Hemen Sarma

Environmental Research | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envres.2022.114212

2022

Environmental antibiotics and resistance genes as emerging contaminants: Methods of detection and bioremediation

Niharika Koch, Nazim F. Islam, Songita Sonowal, Ram Prasad, Hemen Sarma

Current Research in Microbial Sciences | Journal Article

10.1016/j.crmicr.2021.100027

2021

Selenite bioreduction and biosynthesis of selenium nanoparticles by Bacillus paramycoides SP3 isolated from coal mine overburden leachate

Siddhartha Narayan Borah, Lalit Goswami, Suparna Sen, Deepa Sachan, Hemen Sarma, Milka Montes, Jose R. Peralta-Videa, Kannan Pakshirajan, Mahesh Narayan

Environmental Pollution | Journal Article

10.1016/j.envpol.2021.117519

2021

Ethnic preparation of Chubitchi, an alcoholic beverage of the Garo tribe of Meghalaya: a sociocultural analysis

Silba R. Marak, Dwijen Sharma, Hemen Sarma

Journal of Ethnic Foods | Journal Article

10.1186/s42779-021-00102-7

2021

Fermented fish products in South and Southeast Asian cuisine: indigenous technology processes, nutrient composition, and cultural significance

Yutika Narzary, Sandeep Das, Arvind Kumar Goyal, Su Shiung Lam, Hemen Sarma, Dolikajyoti Sharma

Journal of Ethnic Foods | Journal Article

10.1186/s42779-021-00109-0

2021

Plant-microbiome assisted and biochar-amended remediation of heavy metals and polyaromatic compounds-A microcosmic study.

Sarma, H. and M.N.V. Prasad,

Ecotoxicol. Environ. Saf., | Journal Article

10.1016/j.ecoenv.2019.03.081

Hemen Sarma

2019

Mechanistic understanding and future prospect of microbe-enhanced phytoremediation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil.

Sarma, H., A.R. Nava and M.N.V. Prasad,

Environ. Technol. Innovation, | Journal Article

10.1016/j.eti.2018.12.004

Hemen Sarma

2019

Bacteria enhanced lignocellulosic activated carbon for biofiltration of bisphenols in water

Hemen Sarma, Wen-Yee Lee

Environmental Science and Pollution Research | Journal Article

10.1007/s11356-018-2232-7

2018

C₃ and C₄ plants as potential phytoremediation and bioenergy crops for stabilization of crude oil and heavy metal co-contaminated soils-response of antioxidative enzymes.

Sonowal, S., M.N.V. Prasad and H. Sarma,

Trop. Plant Res., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2018

Agro-ecosystem Diversity in petroleum and natural gas explored sites in Assam state. North-Eastern India: Socio-economic perspectives.

Sharma, D., H. Sarma, S. Hazarika, N.F. Islam and M.N.V. Prasad,

Sustainable Agric. Rev., | Journal Article

10.1007/978-3-319-75190-0_2

Hemen Sarma

2018

Bacteria enhanced lignocellulosic activated carbon for biofiltration of bisphenols in water.

Sarma, H. and W.Y. Lee,

Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2018

Plant-microbial association in petroleum and gas exploration sites in the state of Assam, north-east India-significance for bioremediation.

Sarma, H, N.F. Islam and M.N.V. Prasad,

Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., | Journal Article

10.1007/s11356-017-8485-8

Hemen Sarma

2017

Localization of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and heavy metals in surface soil of Asia’s oldest oil and gas drilling site in Assam, north-east India: Implications for the bio-economy.

Sarma, H., N.F. Islam, P. Borgohain, A. Sarma and M.N.V. Prasad,

Emerg. Contam., | Journal Article

10.1016/j.emcon.2016.05.004

Hemen Sarma

2016

Conservation crisis of the greater one horned rhino.

Sarma, H.,

Res. J. For., | Journal Article

10.3923/rjf.2014.32.33

Hemen Sarma

2014

Spacing and irrigation effect on herbage yield and essential oil content of Mentha citrate Ehrh.

Sarma, A. and H. Sarma,

J. Environ. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article

10.3923/jest.2014.84.89

Hemen Sarma

2013

Vermicomposting potentiality of Perionyx excavates for recycling of waste biomass of java citronella-An aromatic oil yielding plant.

Deka, H., S. Deka, C.K. Baruah, J. Das, S. Hoque, H. Sarma and N.S. Sarma,

Bioresour. Technol., | Journal Article

10.1016/j.biortech.2011.09.102

Hemen Sarma

2012

Optimization of environmental factors for improved production of rhamnolipid biosurfactant by Pseudomonas aeruginosa RS29 on glycerol.

Saikia, R.R., S. Deka, M. Deka and H. Sarma,

J. Basic Microbiol., | Journal Article

10.1002/jobm.201100228

Hemen Sarma

2012

Accumulation of heavy metals in selected medicinal plants.

Sarma, H., S. Deka, H. Deka and R.R. Saikia,

Rev. Environ. Contam. Toxicol., | Journal Article

10.1007/978-1-4614-0668-6_4

Hemen Sarma

2012

Metal hyperaccumulation in plants: A review focusing on phytoremediation technology.

Sarma, H.,

J. Environ. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article

10.3923/jest.2011.118.138

Hemen Sarma

2011

A case of gregarious flowering in bamboo, dominated lowland forest of Assam, India: Phenology, regeneration, impact on rural economy and conservation.

Sarma, H., A.M. Sarma, A. Sarma and S. Borah,

J. For. Res., | Journal Article

10.1007/s11676-010-0090-3

Hemen Sarma

2011

Screening of essential oil obtained from inflorescence of lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) Wats) accessions.

Sarma, A., H. Sarma, T.C. Sarma and A.K. Handique,

Indian J. Nat. Prod. Resour., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2011

Differential effects of pesticides on soil microflora in cultivated soil of Indian rice field agro-ecosystems.

Bhagabati, K.S. and H. Sarma,

J. Applied Nat. Sci., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2011

Seed protein and esterase isozyme profile among the accession of lemongrass [Cymbopogon flexuosus (Nees ex Steud.) Wats] collected from environmentally different sites.

Sarma, C. and A. Kumar Handique,

Herba Polonica, | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2011

Enhanced biodegradation of oil products by some microbial isolate supplemented with heavy metals.

Sarma, A. and H. Sarma,

Int. J. Bot., | Journal Article

10.3923/ijb.2010.441.448

Hemen Sarma

2010

Updated estimates of wild edible and threatened plants of assam: A meta-analysis.

Sarma, H., A.K. Tripathi, S. Borah and D. Kumar,

Int. J. Botany, | Journal Article

10.3923/ijb.2010.414.423

Hemen Sarma

2010

A note on the flower colour polymorphism in Hibiscus Rosa sinensis L.

Sarma, H. and A.M. Sarma,

Pleione, | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2009

Physiological studies of some weeds grown under heavy metal and industrial effluent discharge zone of fertilizer factory.

Sarma, H., A. Sarma and C.M. Sarma,

J. Ecol. Nat. Environ., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2009

A note on the flower color polymorphism in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis L.

Sarma, H. and A.M. Sarma,

Pleione, | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2009

Tradycyjna wiedza o roslinach dziko rosnacych uzywanych jako warzywa i do celow leczniczych w regione barpeta (Prowincja Assam, Indie).

Sarma, H., A.M. Sarma and C.M. Sarma,

Herba Polonica, | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2008

Alien traditionally used plant species of Manas Biosphere Reserve, Indo-Burma hotspot.

Sarma, H. and C.M. Sarma,

Zeitschrift Fur Arznei and Gewurzpflanzen, | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2008

Host specificity of Cuscuta reflexa roxb. in the manas biosphere reserve, indo-burma hotspot.

Sarma, H., C. M. Sarma and D. K. Bhattacharjya,

Int. J. Plant Prod., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2008

The effect of air pollutants on foliar biochemical aspects of plants in the industrial areas of Namrup, Asom, India.

Sarma, H. and C.M. Sarma,

Ekologia, | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2007

Impact of fertilizer industry effluents on plant chlorophyll, protein and total sugar.

Sarma, H. and C.M. Sarma,

Nat. Environ. Poll. Technol., | Journal Article

Hemen Sarma

2007

Hemen Sarma

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