http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/66255 2026-10-09T16:35:29Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/66261 Title: Study on the Effectiveness of Scented finish on Silk Textiles Authors: Das, Brojeswari; Rangi, Abhilasha; Hipparagi, S. A.; Sreenivas; Periyasamy, S. Abstract: Among all textile materials, silk is known for its soft and comfortable touch. The silky touch provides ultra-sensitive comfort to the wearer. The importance of aroma treatment on textiles has increased in recent years. In the present article, analysis has been done to provide aroma finish on silk cloth. Silk is an expensive natural fiber, used for textiles and is renowned for its feel and attractiveness. The addition of aroma finish to the silk product makes it more valuable. The aim of this study is to develop a permanent aroma finish on silk products enabling them to withstand home washing or dry cleaning. Microencapsulated aromatic chemicals have been used for this treatment. Various methods of applying aroma finishes such as impregnation method, exhaust method, dip-pad-dry method and spray have been used to observe the effect of the application method and understand their performance. Aroma finished silk fabrics have been subjectively evaluated according to Odor Intensity Reference Scaling (OIRS). The effect of aromatic finish on the physical properties of silk textiles has also been studied. No adverse effects on fabric handle were observed after aroma finishing treatment. Page(s): 7-12 2025-07-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/66260 Title: The role of nano-natural products in healthcare Authors: Gupta, Meenal; Soni (Kadel), Chitralekha Abstract: Medicinal plants play a vital role in the well-being of human beings and society, as the components present in them get absorbed into the bloodstream, pass through the body's metabolism and help in treating disorders. Different plant sources such as roots, stem, bark and seeds contain various secondary components such as "steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids and flavonoids" which are responsible for wide range of biological activities. Literature study also shows that medicinal plants have broad spectrum biological activity in the treatment of various diseases like cancer, diabetes, malaria with neurological disorders etc. Medicines obtained from natural products are safer for human health than synthetic drugs like taxol (Taxus brevifolia), and quinine (Cinchona species), artemisinin (Artemisia annua) etc. Along with the low bioabsorption capacity of these drugs, they reach the target site slowly and their structure changes from time to time, as a result of which they are used in limited quantities only. The drug obtained from natural products has low bio-absorption availability as well as slow delivery to reach the target site, and due to changes in their structure from time to time, they are useful only in limited quantities. To make the above mentioned effects more useful, natural medicines are being modified into nanomaterials. The introduction of nanomaterials in this field has demonstrated increased bioavailability as well as reduced toxicity. Reported literature suggests that drug carrier nanoparticles and drug nanocrystals among them are used to enhance drug-receptor interactions, easily cross the biological membrane barrier, and prevent systemic toxicity of drugs. Lipid nanoparticles, nanoemulsions, polymer nanoparticles, and inorganic nanoparticles have been used to prepare nanomedicines. Recently, various phytoconstituents like as quercetin, silymarin, and vitamin D have been used as nanomaterials in cancer treatment. Their use has been made necessary to prevent disorders in various diseases and for the well-being of society. Page(s): 13-20 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/66259 Title: Advances in Nanotechnology: Innovations and Applications in Various Fields Authors: Jain, Siddhi; Tanwar, Kumud; Singh, Swati; Kakodia, Ashok K. Abstract: The study of materials and technologies whose smallest functional structure is at least one dimension at the nanoscale scale or one billionth of a meter is known as nanotechnology. This academic discipline encompasses both engineering and science. Contrary to its name, nanotechnology has profoundly altered numerous fields globally. This review article's primary goal is to provide details regarding the multitude of ways that nanotechnology has been implemented to revamp different industries. As a result, an in-depth primer is provided, covering different ways of applying nanotechnology in modern enterprises. Almost every worldwide industrial area has seen advancements due to nanotechnology from small scale manufacturing and processing units in food, agriculture and medical sectors to large scale production units in automotive, civil engineering and environmental management industries. With significant cooperation between researchers, company owners, researchers, technicians, environmentalists, and educators, it will be feasible to anticipate that the establishment of nano-based firms over the coming decades will be ecologically benign. Page(s): 21-25 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/66258 Title: Svetasvajnata Padarthadharmasangrahah and Quantum Reality: Contextuality in the Dialogue between Holism and Reductionism Authors: Majumdar, Mrittuanjoy Guha Abstract: Modern science often explains reality by breaking it down into fundamental components, such as quarks and gluons. This reductionist approach has been highly successful, but it may not fully capture the interconnected nature of reality. In contrast, holistic perspectives, like Bohmian quantum mechanics, suggest that the relationships between parts are just as important as the parts themselves-sometimes even shaping them in non-local ways. This paper explores how both physics and Indian philosophical traditions, particularly the Padarthadharmasangrahad, provide insights into emergence-the idea that complex systems exhibit properties that cannot be explained solely by their individual components. A key theme in both modern physics and Indian Knowledge Systems is non-absolutism, which challenges rigid definitions and encourages a more dynamic understandingof reality. By integrating these perspectives, this work proposes a framework for redefiningwhat constitutes a "system, & quot; highlighting the deep interplay between parts and wholes. Thisapproach calls for a shift in how we understand the fundamental nature of reality. Page(s): 26-42 2025-06-01T00:00:00Z