Tridib Samanta
I am currently a research scholar at IIT Kharagpur, in the Department of Chemistry since 2021. Prior to this, I pursued my M.Sc. in Chemistry at Jadavpur University and my B.Sc. in Chemistry at Vidyasagar College under the aegis of Calcutta University. My current focus is on exploring keratin-based biomaterials, including hydrogels, nanogels, and films. These materials hold great potential in various applications such as drug delivery, solid electrolytes, flexible devices, and biodegradable adsorbents.
Research Interests
In the current scenario, the escalating global population and corresponding demand have led to a significant rise in waste generation. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of this waste does not naturally degrade. Consequently, there is a growing interest in the conversion of such waste into valuable biodegradable materials.
Hair waste stands out as a prime example, often remaining unprocessed and contributing to diverse forms of pollution, such as eutrophication and sewage system blockages. However, it's noteworthy that hair contains a substantial quantity of keratin protein. Extracting keratin from human hair offers a biodegradable and biocompatible solution, further accentuated by the inherent resilience of this protein. These distinctive attributes create opportunities for its modification and utilization across a spectrum of applications, including drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Publications
Biodegradable Solid Polymer Electrolytes from the Discarded Cataractous Eye Protein Isolate
[2024]
Unravelling halide-dependent charge carrier dynamics in CsPb(Br/Cl)3 perovskite nanocrystals
[2021]
Near-Unity Photoluminescence Quantum Yield and Highly Suppressed Blinking in a Toxic-Metal-Free Quantum Dot
[2021]
Rhodium-assisted peri-C–H activation in benzothiazolyl-hydrazone derivatized pyrene
[2020]