Prof. Savita Dixit

Professor
Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, India


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Chemistry from Vikram University, India

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
Phytochemistry
Natural Products
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology

Selected Publications

  1. Rana, S., S. Dixit and A. Mittal, 2018. Antimicrobial activity evaluation of phytochemicals derived from some plants of Indian origin. J. Biochem. Tech., 9: 32-41.

  2. Rana, S. and S. Dixit, 2018. Investigation of immunomodulation activity in the leaves of Dalbergia sissoo. Global J. Pharm. Pharm. Sci., 5: 1-6.

  3. Rana, S. and S. Dixit, 2018. Investigation of C. longa leaves for immunomodulation: A preliminary study. Int. J. Adv. Res., 6: 306-316.

  4. Verma, V., S. Dixit and G. Dixit, 2017. Physiochemical properties of oilJFWPB, recovered by the oxidative thermal degradation of the mixture of hdpe, ldpe and jute fiber. Int. J. Curr. Adv. Res., 6: 2515-2519.
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  5. Rohit, K. and S. Dixit, 2017. Tensile and impact behaviour of thermoplastic BOPP/milk pouches blends reinforced with sisal fibers. Prog. Rubber Plast. Eng. Technol., 33: 139-152.
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  6. Rana, S., S. Dixit and A. Mittal, 2017. Screening of phytochemicals and bioactive compounds in punica granatum peel to evaluate its hematological potential. Int. J. Cur. Adv. Res., 6: 2524-2529.

  7. Rana, S., S. Dixit and A. Mittal, 2017. Natural flavonoids: A novel approach to breast cancer (Review). Innovare J. Food Sci., 5: 1-14.

  8. Rana, S., S. Dixit and A. Mittal, 2017. Anticancer effects of chemotherapy and nature products. J. Med. Discov., 2: 1-8.

  9. Rana, S. and S. Dixit, 2017. Screening of phytochemicals and antimicrobial activity in citrus limonum peel to evaluate its antimicrobial potential. Int. J. Nat. Prod. Res., 7: 7-16.

  10. Nair, S., S. Dixit and N.Ganesh, 2017. Study of in vitro hypoglycemic potential of hydroalcoholic leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum L. and its mode of inhibition. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 9: 237-243.

  11. Nair, S., S. Dixit and N. Ganesh, 2017. Wound healing potential of Tridex procumbens L. in alloxan induced immune compromised mice. Int. J. Curr. Adv. Res., 6: 1508-1512.

  12. Malviya, K., C. Parashar, S. Dixit and S. Kaur, 2017. Adsorption isotherms and thermodynamics study for methyl violet dye removal from aqueous solution using water hyacinth as an adsorbent. Int. J. ChemTech Res., 10: 369-374.

  13. Lokhande, S. and S. Dixit, 2017. Obstacle detection device for physically challenged people. Int. J. Curr. Res., 9: 52509-52512.
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  14. Lokhande, S. and S. Dixit, 2017. Natural and effective ways of purifying water. Heighpubs: J. Civil Environ. Eng., 1: 49-54.

  15. Kanakraj, S., A. Rehman and S. Dixit, 2017. CI engine performance characteristics and exhaust emissions with enzymatic degummed linseed methyl esters and their diesel blends. Biofuels, 8: 347-357.
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  16. Dubey, A., A. Pant, S. Dixit and G. Dixit, 2017. Preparation of Bio-diesel from Jatropha Curcas Oil and Testing of Its Blends with Diesel on a CI Engine. In: Biofuels and Bioenergy, Suresh, S., A. Kumar, A. Shukla, R. Singh and C. Krishna (Eds.). Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-319-47257-7, pp: 59-65.

  17. Dixit, S., R. Goel, A. Dubey, P.R. Shivhare and T. Bhalavi, 2017. Natural fibre reinforced polymer composite materials-a review. Polym. Renew. Resour., 8: 71-78.
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  18. Rohit, K. and S. Dixit, 2016. Mechanical properties of waste biaxially oriented polypropylene metallized films (BOPP), LLDPE: LDPE films with sisal fibres. Am. J. Eng. Appl. Sci., 9: 913-920.
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  19. Rohit, K. and S. Dixit, 2016. A review-Future aspect of natural fiber reinforced composite. Polym. Renew. Resour., 7: 43-60.
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  20. Pal, S., S. Dixit and S. Lal, 2016. Synthesis and characterization of cation exchange PVA-g-PAA/PBI sulfone membrane for the electrolysis of sodium chloride. J. Membr. Sci. Res., 2: 147-154.
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  21. Nair, S., S. Dixit and N. Ganesh, 2016. Synergistic interaction between hydroalcoholic extracts of aerial parts of Tridex procumbens L. and Bryophyllum pinnatum L. leaves to promote in vitro hypoglycemic activity. Int. J. Res. Scient. Innov., 4: 144-149.
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  22. Nair, S., S. Dixit and N. Ganesh, 2016. A comparative analysis of in vitro antioxidant potential of crude extracts of Tridax procumbens L. in different solvents and in vitro hypoglycemic potential of its hydro-alcoholic extract. Pharm. Biomed. Res., 2: 47-55.
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  23. Malviya, K., C. Parashar, S. Dixit and S. Kaur, 2016. Application of teak sawdust as an adsorbent for removal of hazardous acid blue-7 dye from aqueous phase. Int. J. Latest Technol. Eng. Manage., 1: 13-17.

  24. Malviya, K., C. Parashar, S. Dixit and S. Kaur, 2016. Adsorption of acid blue-7 dye from aqueous solution on to teak sawdust and its analysis by equilibrium adsorption isotherms and thermodynmics equations. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Technol., 10: 102-107.

  25. Kanakraj, S. and S. Dixit, 2016. A comprehensive review on degummed biodiesel. Biofuels, 7: 537-548.
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  26. Dixit, S., G. Dixit and V. Verma, 2016. Thermal degradation of polyethylene waste and jute fiber in oxidative environment and recovery of oil containing phytol and free fatty acids. Fuel, 179: 368-375.
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  27. Dixit, S. and S. Pal, 2016. Recent advanced technologies in the processing of hybrid reinforced polymers for applications of membranes. Polym. Polym. Compos., 24: 289-306.
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  28. Dixit, S. and S. Dixit, 2016. Optimization fuel properteos of water fegummed l;inseed biodiesel from transtrefication process. Chem. Sci. J., 7: 1-6.

  29. Dixit, S. and S. Dixit, 2016. Optimization and fuel properties of water degummed linseed biodiesel from transesterification process. Chem. Sci. J., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2150-3494.1000131.
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  30. Dixit, S. and K. Rohit, 2016. Effect of metakaolin on wood flour polyester composite. Int. J. Res. Scient. Innov., 4: 153-156.
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  31. Dixit, S., S. Pal and S.N. Yadev, 2015. Synthesis and characterization of poly (methyl methacrylate-g-starch) composite cation exchange membrane for the electrolysis of sodium chloride. Int. J. Water Res., 5: 47-57.
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  32. Dixit, S. and S. Pal, 2015. Synthesis and characterization of ink (carbon)-perovskite/polyaniline ternary composite electrode for sodium chloride separation. Am. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 8: 527-537.

  33. Dixit, S. and S. Dixit, 2015. Cost-effective and eco-friendly methods for lake water-purification. Hydro Nepal: J. Water Energy Environ., 16: 40-43.
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  34. Dixit, A., S. Dixit and G.S. Goshwami, 2015. Eco-friendly alternatives for the removal of heavy metal using dry biomass of weeds and study the mechanism involved. Int. J. Innov. Sci. Eng. Technol., 2: 36-47.
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  35. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2015. Quercetin attenuates the development of 7, 12-dimethyl benz (a) anthracene (DMBA) and croton oil-induced skin cancer in mice. J. Biomed. Res., 29: 139-144.
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  36. Pokhrel, H., B. Marasini, G.C. Binod, R. Ananthakrishnan, S. Dixit and K. Sudhakar, 2014. Feasibility analysis of hybrid solar concentrator and biogas powered prototype steam engine. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Technol. Res., 3: 1291-1295.
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  37. Kanakraj, S., S. Dixit and A. Rehman, 2014. Biofuel derived from enzymatic degummed Linum usitatissimum seed oil: As a potential resource for diesel engine. Bangladesh J. Scient. Ind. Res., 49: 13-24.
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  38. Dixit, S., 2014. Degradation analysis of lignocellulosic fillers infused coir epoxy composites in different environmental conditions. Int. J. Lignocellulosic Prod., 1: 160-179.
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  39. Dixit, S. and S. Nair, 2014. A review on delineating the distribution of p-coumarate vs. p-hydroxybenzoate as acylating groups in lignin across monocot families. Lignocellulose, 3: 131-144.
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  40. Dixit, S. and P. Verma, 2014. Effect of UV exposure on coir-epoxy infused particulate composite. Am. J. Polym. Sci. Eng., Vol. 2. .
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  41. Dixit, A., S. Dixit and G.S. Goshwami, 2014. Relavant approach to assess the performance of dry-biomass of Eichhornia crassipes for adsorption of heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. Int. J. Eng. Sci. Res. Technol., 3: 228-231.
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  42. Dixit, A., S. Dixit and C.S. Goswami, 2014. Thermodynamic and isothermal study on the sorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution by water hyazinth (E. crassipes) biomass. J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 5: 240-246.
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  43. Dixit, A., S. Dixit and C.S. Goswami, 2014. Study on the assessment of adsorption potential of dry biomass of Canna indica with reference to heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. J. Chem. Eng. Process Technol., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2157-7048.1000189.
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  44. Dixit, A., S. Dixit and C.S. Goswami, 2014. Study of adsorption isotherms and thermodynamics for heavy metal removal from aqueous solutions using Canna indica biomass. Int. J. Scient. Eng. Res., 5: 876-885.
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  45. Bhati, S., J.S. Mahur, S. Dixit and O.N. Chobey, 2014. Study on effect of chemical impregnation on the surface and porous characteristics of activated carbon fabric prepared from viscose rayon. Carbon Lett., 15: 45-49.
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  46. Verma, P., S. Dixit and P. Asokan, 2013. Biodegradation of coir/epoxy composites. Applied Polym. Compos., 1: 75-84.

  47. Verma, P. and S. Dixit, 2013. Effect of organic fillers on biological degradation of coir fiber reinforced epoxy composites. Polym. Res. J., 7: 303-312.
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  48. Mahur, J.S., S. Dixit, R. Shrivastava and C.S. Goswami, 2013. Effect of activation parameters on the surface and mechanical properties of activated carbon spheres. Int. J. Metall. Mater. Sci. Eng., 3: 75-84.

  49. Kanakraj, S., S. Dixit and A. Rehman, 2013. Optimization of degummed Linum usitatissimum methyl ester from methanolysis as a potential resource for diesel engines. Electron. J. Energy Environ., 1: 21-36.
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  50. Kanakraj, S., S. Dixit and A. Rehman, 2013. Development of blends of degummed Linum usitatissimum seed oil with diesel: As a potential resource for diesel engine. Int. J. Adv. Res., 1: 43-48.
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  51. Bhati, S., J.S. Mahur, S. Dixit and O.N. Choubey, 2013. Surface and adsorption properties of activated carbon fabric prepared from cellulosic polymer: Mixed activation method. Bull. Korean Chem. Soc., 34: 569-573.
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  52. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2013. Infrared spectroscopic analysis of skin tumor of mice treated with several medicinal plants. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Dis., 3: 405-408.
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  53. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2013. Extraction optimization of Tinospora cordifolia and assessment of the anticancer activity of its alkaloid palmatine. Scient. World J. 10.1155/2013/376216.
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  54. Shukla, S., S. Dixit and K.R. Pardasani, 2012. In-silico identification of anti-fertility proteins based on sequence and structural similarity. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 290-298.
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  55. Dixit, S., S. Dhote, R. Das, R. Dubey and H. Vaidya, 2012. Heavy metal ions uptake properties of the aquatic weed Hydrilla verticillata: Modeling and experimental validation. Hydro Nepal: J. Water Energy Environ., 8: 19-23.
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  56. Dixit, S. and P. Verma, 2012. The effect of surface modification on the water absorption behavior of coir fibers. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 1463-1465.

  57. Dixit, S. and P. Verma, 2012. The effect of hybridization on mechanical behaviour of coir/sisal/jute fibers reinforced polyester composite material. Res. J. Chem. Sci., 2: 91-93.
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  58. Dixit, S. and A. Rehman, 2012. Linseed oil as a potential resource for bio-diesel: A review. Renew. Sustain. Energy Rev., 16: 4415-4421.
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  59. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2012. In vitro screening of combined extracts of some medicinal plants of Indian origin for antioxidant and antibacterial activity. Asian J. Chem., 24: 5845-5847.
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  60. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2012. In vitro antimicrobial activity of flavanoids of Ocimum sanctum with synergistic effect of their combined form. Asian Pac. J. Trop. Dis., 2: S396-S398.
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  61. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2012. Identification of chemical constituent of combine sample of some medicinal plants for antioxidant activity. Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., 2: 269-273.
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  62. Ali, H. and S. Dixit, 2012. Antioxidant Activity of Combined Extract of Some Medicinal Plants of Indian Origin. In: Chemistry of Phytopotentials: Health, Energy and Environmental Perspectives, Khemani, L.D., M.M. Srivastava and S. Srivastava (Eds.). Chapter 9, Springer, Berlin, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-642-23393-7, pp: 43-46.

  63. Dixit, A., S. Dixit and C.S. Goswami, 2011. Process and plants for wastewater remediation: A review. Scient. Rev. Chem. Commun., 1: 71-77.
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  64. Vineel, R. and S. Dixit, 2010. Control global warming by reducing atmospheric CO2 to carbon and producing energy. Hydro Nepal: J. Water Energy Environ., 6: 38-41.
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  65. Rehman, A., S. Dixit and R.K. Pandey, 2010. Investigation of tribological behaviour of vegetable oil as an alternative lubricant for maintenance applications. Int. J. Environ. Sci., 1: 37-42.

  66. Jinwal, A., S. Dixit and S. Malik, 2010. Ground water quality investigation at the time of peak summer in the city of temple Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. Asian J. Chem. Environ. Res., 3: 15-20.

  67. Hada, R., A. Amritphale, S.S. Amritphale and S. Dixit, 2010. A novel mixed reverse microemulsion route for the synthesis of nanosized titania particles. Open Mineral Process. J., 3: 68-72.
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  68. Dixit, S., A. Kharaya and G. Srinivas, 2010. Design and development of floating prototype bio-digester. Res. J. Pharmaceut. Biol. Chem. Sci., 1: 62-66.
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  69. Dixit, S. and S. Dhote, 2010. Physicochemical status of two Eutrophic lakes of Bhopal, India: A comparative study. J. Chem. Chem. Sci., 1: 63-70.

  70. Dixit, S. and S. Dhote, 2010. Evaluation of uptake rate of heavy metals by Eichhornia crassipes and Hydrilla verticillata. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 169: 367-374.
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  71. Dixit, S. and H. Ali, 2010. Antioxidant potential some medicinal plants of central India. J. Cancer Therapy, 1: 87-90.
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  72. Dixit, S. and H. Ali, 2010. Anticancer activity of medicinal plant extract-a review. J. Chem. Chem. Sci., 1: 79-85.
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  73. Rehman, A., R.K. Pandey, S. Dixita and R.M. Sarviya, 2009. Performance and emission evaluation of diesel engine fueled with vegetable oil. Int. J. Environ. Res., 3: 463-470.
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  74. Pandey, R.K., A. Rehman, R.M. Sarviya and S. Dixit, 2009. Improvement in performance and emission using coconut oil as a diesel substitute. Hydro Nepal: J. Water Energy Environ., 5: 62-65.
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  75. Pandey, R.K., A. Rehman, R.M. Sarviya and S. Dixit, 2009. Designing the fuel and CI engine: Fundamental considerations. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 23: 401-408.

  76. Jinwal, A. and S. Dixit, 2009. An assessment of fluoride concentrations in different districts of Madhya Pradesh, India. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 7: 147-154.
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  77. Dixit, S., P. Baredar and G. Dixit, 2009. Brackish water treatment using desalinating device for domestic purpose. Desalin. Water Treat., 11: 283-287.
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  78. Dhote, S. and S. Dixit, 2009. Water quality improvement through macrophytes-A review. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 152: 149-153.
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  79. Sharma, S., S. Dixit, P. Jain, K.W. Shah and R. Vishwakarma, 2008. Statistical evaluation of hydrobiological parameters of Narmada River water at Hoshangabad City, India. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 143: 195-202.
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  80. Parashar, C., N. Verma, S. Dixit and R. Shrivastava, 2008. Multivariate analysis of drinking water quality parameters in Bhopal, India. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 140: 119-122.
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  81. Jinwal, A. and S. Dixit, 2008. Pre-and post-monsoon variation in physicochemical characteristics in groundwater quality in Bhopal, The City of Lakes, India. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 22: 311-316.
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  82. Dixit, S. and S. Tiwari, 2008. Impact assessment of heavy metal pollution Shahpura Lake, Bhopal, India. Int. J. Environ. Res., 2: 37-42.
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  83. Vyas, A., A. Bajpai, N. Verma and S. Dixit, 2007. Heavy metal contamination cause of idol immersion activities in urban lake Bhopal, India. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 11: 37-39.
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  84. Tiwari, S., S. Dixit, N. Verma, 2007. An effective means of biofiltration of heavy metal contaminated water bodies using aquatic weed Eichhornia crassipes. Environ. Monit. Assess., 129: 253-256.
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  85. Parashar, C., S. Dixit and R. Shrivastava, 2007. Assessment of possible impacts of climate change in water reservoir of bhopal with special reference to heavy metals, central region-India. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 11: 91-93.
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  86. Parashar, C. and S. Dixit, 2007. Designated best use of water quality of Kolar reservoir. Pollut. Res., 26: 815-817.

  87. Dixit, S., N. Verma, S. Tiwari and D.D. Mishra, 2007. An innovative technique for lake management with reference to aeration unit installed at lower lake, Bhopal, India. Environ. Monitor. Assess., 124: 33-37.
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  88. Dixit, S. and S. Tiwari, 2007. Effects of religious practices on water quality of Shahpura lake, Madhya Pradesh, India. Water Int., 32: 889-893.
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  89. Dixit, S. and S. Tiwari, 2007. Effective utilization of an aquatic weed in an eco-friendly treatment of polluted water bodies. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 11: 41-44.
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  90. Dhote, S. and S. Dixit, 2007. Water quality improvement through Macrophytes: A case study. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 21: 429-432.

  91. Dhote, S. And S. Dixit, 2007. Role of macrophytes in improving water quality of an aquatic eco-system. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 11: 133-135.

  92. Vyas, A., D.D. Mishra, A. Bajpai, S. Dixit and N. Verma, 2006. Environment impact of idol immersion activity lakes of Bhopal, India. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 20: 289-296.
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  93. Verma, N., S. Dixit, A. Bajpai and D.S. Thokchom, 2006. Improving lake aesthetic value by installing aeration unit: A mean for attracting the tourism. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Manage., 10: 37-39.

  94. Verma, N., S. Dixit and D.D. Mishra, 2006. Water quality assessment through artificial aeration system in lower lake, Bhopal, India. Pollut. Res., 25: 621-624.

  95. Verma, N. and S. Dixit, 2006. Effectiveness of aeration units in improving water quality of Lower lake, Bhopal, India. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 20: 87-95.
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  96. Parashar, C., S. Dixit and R. Shrivastava, 2006. Seasonal variations in physico-chemical characteristics in upper lake of Bhopal. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 20: 297-302.
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  97. Dixit, G., S. Dixit and S. Tiwari, 2006. Non conventional fuel resources in rural India. Energy Environ., 17: 263-273.
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  98. Tiwari, S., S. Dixit and S.K. Gupta, 2005. Eutrophication: A major cause for water quality deterioration of lakes. Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Environ. Sci., 7: 1-5.

  99. Dixit, S., S.K. Gupta and S. Tiwari, 2005. Nutrient overloading of fresh water lake of Bhopal, India. Electron. Green J., 1: 1-6.
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  100. Dixit, S., N. Verma, S. Tiwari and A. Bajpai, 2005. The effects of aeration units on water quality in Upper lake, Bhopal, India. Electron. Green J., 1: 1-5.
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  101. Chincholkar, S.P., S. Srivastava, A. Rehman, S. Dixit and A. Lanjewar, 2005. Biodiesel as an alternative fuel for pollution control in diesel engine. Asian J. Exp. Sci., 19: 13-22.

  102. Tiwari, S., S. Dixit and S.K. Gupta, 2004. An evaluation of various physic-chemical parameters in the surface waters of Shahpura lake, Bhopal. Pollut. Res. J., 23: 829-832.

  103. Dixit, S., G. Dixit and S. Tiwari, 2004. Revolutionary chemicals: Superplasticizers. Int. J. Chem. Sci., 2: 1-8.

  104. Das, S., D.P. Mondal, S. Sawla and S. Dixit, 2002. High stress abrasive wear mechanism of LM13-SiC composite under varying experimental conditions. Metallurgical Mater. Trans. A, 33: 3031-3044.
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  105. Mehta, B.K., K.S. Sharma and A. Dubey, 1983. 4-Etheyl gallic acid from two mimosa species. Phytochemistry, 27: 3004-3005.