Dr. Alagarsamy Arun
Associate ProfessorAlagappa University, India
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Microbiology from Alagappa University, India
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- Sudhakar, M., S. Ozgur, T. Boobalan and A. Arun, 2018. Biopolymer Synthesis and Biodegradation. In: Sustainable Biotechnology-Enzymatic Resources of Renewable Energy, Om, V.S. and A.K. Chandel (Eds.)., Springer International Publishing AG., Cham, Switzerland.
- Rasu, K.M., T. Boobalan, A. Arun and M. Sudhakar, 2018. Biodegradable and Biobased Polymers for Ecological Applications: A Move Towards to Manufacturing Sustainable Biodegradable Plastic Products. John Wiley-Scrivener, USA.
- Mohanrasu, K., N. Premnath, G.S. Prakash, M. Sudhakar, T. Boobalan and A. Arun, 2018. Exploring multi potential uses of marine bacteria; an integrated approach for PHB production, PAHs and polyethylene biodegradation. J. Photochem. Photobiol. B: Biol., 185: 55-65.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ananthi, V., G.S. Prakash, K.M. Rasu, K. Gangadevi and T. Boobalan et al., 2018. Comparison of integrated sustainable biodiesel and antibacterial nano silver production by microalgal and yeast isolates. J. Photochem. Photobiol. B: Biology, 186: 232-242.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - AlYahya, S., B.J. Rani, G. Ravi, R. Yuvakkumar, A. Arun, F. Ameen and S. AlNadhary, 2018. Size dependent magnetic and antibacterial properties of solvothermally synthesized cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanocubes. J. Mater. Sci.: Mater. Elect., 29: 17622-17629.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Sivaprakash, G., G.H. Dinesh, M. Dhivya and A. Arun, 2017. Biogenic synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Cardiospermum halicacabum decorated with Graphene oxide for enhancing antibacterial ability. Alagappa Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 80-87.
- Prakash, G.S., P. Tharmaraj, M. Jothibasu and A. Arun, 2017. Antimicrobial analysis of schiff base ligands pyrazole and diketone metal complex against pathogenic organisms. Int. J. Adv. Res., 5: 2656-2663.
- Nagarajan, A., S. Soorangkattan, K. Thangavel, B. Thulasinathan, J.B. Muthuramalingam and A. Alagarsamy, 2017. Campus-wide floristic diversity of medicinal plants in indian institute technology-Madras (IIT-M), Chennai. Am. J. Plant Sci., 8: 2995-3012.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Mohanrasu, K., R. Raja and A. Arun, 2017. Marine Microbes: Potential Candidates in Bioremediation Process. In: Encyclopaedia of Marine Biotechnology, Kin, S.K. (Ed.)., Willey-Blackwell, USA.
- Mohanrasu, K., B.V. Devi and A. Arun, 2017. Biomedical applications of Polyhydroxyalkanoates. Curr. Trends Biomed. Eng. Biosci., Vol. 3. .
- Arumugam, N., B. Thulasinathan, R. Pasubathi, K. Thangavel, J.B. Muthuramalingam and A. Arunachalam, 2017. Biogenesis of silver nanoparticles using selected plant leaf extract; characterization and comparative analysis of their antimicrobial activity. Nanomed. J., 4: 208-217.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Ananthi, V. and A. Arun, 2017. Studies on biosynthesis of xanthan gum using Xanthomonas sp., isolated from infected cotton leaves. Alagappa Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 88-94.
- Ananthi, V. and A. Arun, 2017. Characterization and determination of antibacterial activity of bacteriocin producing Lactic acid bacteria isolated from curd sample. Alagappa Univ. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 95-102.
- Arun, A., 2016. Manual on Genetics. Jayalakshmi Publication, Madurai.
- Arun, A., 2016. Manual on Food Microbiology. Jayalakshmi Publication, Madurai.
- Arun, A. and T. Kavitha, 2016. Recent Trends in Microbiology. Poocharam Printers, India.
- Ananthi, V., R.S. Subramanian and A. Arun, 2016. Detoxification of Aflatoxin B1 using lactic acid bacteria. Int. J. Biosci. Technol., 9: 40-45.
Direct Link | - Pothiraj, C., A. Arun and M. Eyini, 2015. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of cassava waste for ethanol production. Biofuel Res. J., 2: 196-202.
Direct Link | - Arun, A., M. Jothibasu, R. Vigneshwari, G.H. Dinesh, K.M. Rasu, G.S. Prakash and R.S. Murugan, 2015. Biological corrosion inhibition of steel alloy by pani nano fiber. Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 9: 886-891.
Direct Link | - Arun, A., K.M. Rasu, G.H. Dinesh, R.S. Murugan, G.S. Prakash and V. Ananthi, 2015. A comparative study on bio-polymer (ε-Poly-L-Lysine) production by using forest soil microbial isolates and Streptomyces albulus (MTCC 1137). Asian J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Environ. Sci., 17: 16-20.
- Karruppuchamy, S., A. Arun, Y. Andou, Y. Shirai, M.A. Hassen, 2013. Development of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. In: Recent Trends in Textile and Electrochemical Sciences, Manishankar, P., G. Gopu and S. Viswanathan (Eds.)., Universal Publisher, Chennai, pp: 82.
- Arun, A., S. Karruppuchamy and M. Jothibasu, 2013. Bio Plastic Production by Marine Microbes. In: Recent Trends in Textile and Electrochemical Sciences, Manishankar, P., G. Gopu and S. Viswanathan (Eds.)., Universal Publisher, India, pp: 26-27.
- Arumugaraja, K., A. Murugeshwari and A. Arun, 2013. Carbon Sequestration (Flue Gas Utilisation) Biohydrogen and Biodiesel Production Using Algal Isolates. TNSCST., India.
- Arun, A. and M. Eyini, 2011. Comparative studies on lignin and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons degradation by basidiomycetes fungi. Bioresour. Technol., 102: 8063-8070.
Direct Link | - Saravanan, R., A. Arun and S. Venkatamohan, 2010. Membraneless dairy wastewater-sediment interface for bioelectricity generation employing Sediment Microbial Fuel Cell (SMFC). Afr. J. Microbiol. Res., 4: 2640-2646.
Direct Link | - Arun, A., R. Arthi, V. Shanmugabalaji and M. Eyini, 2009. Microbial production of poly-β-hydroxybutyrate by marine microbes isolated from various marine environments. Bioresour. Technol., 100: 2320-2323.
CrossRef | - Arun, A., P.P. Raja, R. Arthi, M. Ananthi, K.S. Kumar and M. Eyini, 2008. Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) biodegradation by basidiomycetes fungi, Pseudomonas isolate and their cocultures: Comparative in vivo and in silico approach. Applied Biochem. Biotechnol., 151: 132-142.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Arun, A., P. Balaji, P.S. Naveen and M. Eyini, 2008. A Preliminary Survey on the Basidiomycetes Diversity of Thandigudi Hills of Western Ghats. In: Forest Biodiversity, Muthuchelian, K., S. Kannaian and A. Gopalam (Eds.)., Associated Publishing Co., New Delhi, India, pp: 162-168.
- Arun, A., R.M. Murrugappan, A.D. Ravindran, V. Veeramanikandan and S. Balaji, 2006. Utilization of various industrial wastes for the production of poly-b-hydroxy butyrate (PHB) by Alcaligenes eutrophus. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 5: 1524-1527.
Direct Link | - Arun, A., A.P.U. maheshwari and K. Thillai, 2004. Biodegradation of Tannery Effluent by using Tannery Effluent Isolate. In: Environmental Contamination and Bioreclamation, Kumar, A. (Ed.)., APH Publishing Corp., New Delhi, India, pp: 451-453.
- Arun, A. and Thillai, 2004. Biodegradation of cyanide in gold processing wastes using the microbial isolates. J. Curr. Sce., 5: 295-298.
- Arun, A. and Thilaka, 2004. Optimization study for the production of gamma linolenic acid by Mucor sps. J. Curr. Sce., 5: 269-272.
- Ananthi, S., K.U. Maheshwari, R.U. Rani, Saravanan and A. Arun, 2004. Assessment and Management of Water Pollution. In: Water Pollution-Assessment and Management, Kumar, A. and Tripathi (Eds.)., Daya Publishing House, New Delhi, India, pp: 27-36.
- Murugappan, R., A. Arun and R. Prakash, 2003. Comparative study of the efficacy of microbial pesticides on the polyphagous pest, asian armyworm, Spodoptera litura (Fabricius). Thejas, 1: 12-15.