- Konrad Lorenz-

“It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard pet hypothesis everyday before breakfast. It keeps her going."

PUBLICATIONS

Selected Publications (of 74 total; Student co-author underlined)

Suarez CA; Pokhrel LR; Burrows WB. Nanotechnology-based Electrically Conductive Membrane (Nano-ECM) for Nitrate Removal from Drinking Water. Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ RCAW-ECU. Poster. April 1st, 2020.
Suarez CA; Pokhrel LR; Burrows WB. Nanotechnology-based Electrically Conductive Membrane (Nano-ECM) for Nitrate Removal from Drinking Water. 2020 CHHE Research and Innovation Day Poster session, University of North Carolina Wilmington, March 23, 2020.
Pokhrel LR. Nano-Metal Organic Framework for Mosquito Control. 45th Annual Meeting of the Mid Atlantic Mosquito Control Association (MAMCA), Greenville, SC, February 20th, 2020.
Pokhrel LR (ECU). "Nanotechnology-based Pesticides and Intermediates, Compositions and Treatments Using the Same." U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/964,368; Filed January 22, 2020; Pages 1-31.
Yusefi-Tanha E, Fallah S, Rostamnejadi A, Pokhrel LR. Particle size and concentration dependent inhibition of Copper oxide nanoparticles (CuONPs) on seed yield and antioxidant defense system in soil grown soybean (Glycine max cv. Kowsar). Science of the Total Environment 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136994
White AV, Pokhrel LR. Silver Nano-pesticide for Mosquito-borne Arboviral Disease Control. North Carolina Mosquito Control and Vector Association (NCMVCA). Carolina Beach, NC, December 10-12, 2019. Oral presentation.
White AV, Pokhrel LR. Functionalized Nanopesticide for Mosquito-borne Arboviral Disease Control. Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ RCAW-ECU. April 5th, 2019. Poster. First Place Winner
Dean RL, Pokhrel LR. Toward Next Generation PVC Pipe Material for Water Infrastructure. National Public Health Week. April 4th, 2019, East Carolina Heart Institute. Poster.
Dean RL, Pokhrel LR. Toward Next Generation PVC Pipe Material for Water Infrastructure. Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ RCAW-ECU. April 5th, 2019. Poster. First Place Winner
Pokhrel LR, Dean RL, Jacobs ZL, Burrows WB. Nanotechnology-enabled point-of-use (POU) filters for drinking water disinfection. 2019. In: Characterization Tools for Nanotechnology for Environment, Health and Safety. Springer-Verlag Book Series Vol. 10, Chapter: 7; Editor: Challa SSR Kumar, Harvard University. Publisher: Springer-Verlag. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-662-59600-5_7.
Pokhrel LR. A Critical Appraisal of the Risks and Benefits of Iron and PVC Piping in Drinking Water Systems. Invited speaker at the 47th Annual Meeting of the PVC Pipe in North America: Celebrating More Than Sixty Years of Success. San Diego, March 11-13, 2019.
Rosen MB, Pokhrel LR, Weir MH. A discussion about public health, lead and Legionella pneumophila in drinking water supplies in the United States. Science of the Total Environment 2017, 590-591:843-852.
Pokhrel LR, Ettore N, Jacobs JL, Zarr A, Weir MH, Scheuerman PR; Kanel SR, Dubey B. Novel carbon nanotube (CNT)-based ultrasensitive sensors for trace mercury(II) detection in water. A review. Science of the Total Environment 2017, 574:1379-1388.
Ghasemi Siani N, Fallah S, Pokhrel LR, Rostamnejadi A. Natural amelioration of Zinc oxide nanoparticles toxicity in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-gracum) by arbuscular mycorrhizal (Glomus intraradices) secretion of glomalin. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 2017, 112:227-238.
Pokhrel LR, Bacon C, Barbour L. Nanotechnology-enabled agriculture is the future? Invited Editorial. EC Nutrition 2017, 9(4):164-167. https://www.ecronicon.com/ecnu/pdf/ECNU-09-00307.pdf
Andersen CP, King G, Plocher M, Storm M, Pokhrel LR, Johnson MG, Rygiewicz PT. Germination and early plant development of 10 plant species exposed to TiO2 and CeO2 nanoparticles. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2016, 35(9):2223-9; DOI: 10.1002/etc.3374.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Early developmental responses of plants exposed to metals and oxides nanomaterials. In: Nanotechnology and Plant Sciences. Springer-Verlag Publications; 2015:153-164. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-14502-0_8
Pokhrel LR, Karsai I. Long-term sub-lethal effects of low concentration commercial herbicide (glyphosate/pelargonic acid) formulation in Bryophyllum pinnatum. Science of the Total Environment 2015; 538:279-287.
Pokhrel LR, Andersen CP. SOP for Purification of Engineered Nanoparticles Using the Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) System. National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), Western Ecology Division, USEPA, OR. January 2015, Pages 1-12. DCN: EEB/CA/2015-01-r0.
Pokhrel LR, Andersen CP, Rygiewicz PT, Johnson MG. Preferential interaction of sodium over potassium with carboxylate-functionalized silver nanoparticles. Science of the Total Environment 2014, 490:11-18.
Silva TU$, Pokhrel LR$, Dubey B, Tolaymat TM, Maier KJ, Liu X. Particle size, surface charge and concentration dependent ecotoxicity of three organo-coated silver nanoparticles: General linear model-predicted and observed toxicity. Science of the Total Environment 2014, 468-469:968-976. [$ equal contribution]
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Scheuerman PR. Natural water chemistry (dissolved organic carbon, pH, and hardness) modulates colloidal stability, dissolution kinetics and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles. Environmental Science: Nano 2014, 1:45-54.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Global scenarios of metal mining, environmental repercussions, public policies, and sustainability: A review. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology 2013, 43(21):2352-2388.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Scheuerman PR. Impacts of select organic ligands on the colloidal stability, dissolution dynamics and toxicity of silver nanoparticles. Environmental Science & Technology 2013, 47 (22):12877-12885.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Evaluation of developmental responses of two crop plants exposed to silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Science of the Total Environment 2013, 452-453:321-332.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Untangling species sensitivity paradox in environmental research. Expert Opinion on Environmental Biology 2013, 1(2):1-2. [Invited Editorial]
Pokhrel LR, Karsai I, Laughlin TF, Hamed MK. Dorsal body pigmentation and sexual dimorphism in the marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum). Ethology Ecology and Evolution 2013, 25(3):214-226.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Scheuerman PR. Evaluation of experimental design options in environmental nano-science research. Expert Opinion on Environmental Biology 2013, 2(1):1-6.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Silva T, El Badawy AM, Tolaymat TM, Scheuerman PR. Rapid screening of aquatic toxicity of several metal-based nanoparticles using the MetPLATE™ bioassay. Science of the Total Environment 2012, 426:414-422.
Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Potential impact of low-concentration silver nanoparticles on predator-prey interactions between predatory dragonfly nymphs and Daphnia magna as a prey. Environmental Science & Technology 2012, 46(14):7755-7762.

- Konrad Lorenz-

“It is a good morning exercise for a research scientist to discard pet hypothesis everyday before breakfast. It keeps her going."

PUBLICATIONS

Selected Publications (of 74 total; Student co-author underlined)

Suarez CA; Pokhrel LR; Burrows WB. Nanotechnology-based Electrically Conductive Membrane (Nano-ECM) for Nitrate Removal from Drinking Water. Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ RCAW-ECU. Poster. April 1st, 2020.

Suarez CA; Pokhrel LR; Burrows WB. Nanotechnology-based Electrically Conductive Membrane (Nano-ECM) for Nitrate Removal from Drinking Water. 2020 CHHE Research and Innovation Day Poster session, University of North Carolina Wilmington, March 23, 2020.

Pokhrel LR. Nano-Metal Organic Framework for Mosquito Control. 45th Annual Meeting of the Mid Atlantic Mosquito Control Association (MAMCA), Greenville, SC, February 20th, 2020.

Pokhrel LR (ECU). "Nanotechnology-based Pesticides and Intermediates, Compositions and Treatments Using the Same." U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/964,368; Filed January 22, 2020; Pages 1-31.

White AV, Pokhrel LR. Silver Nano-pesticide for Mosquito-borne Arboviral Disease Control. North Carolina Mosquito Control and Vector Association (NCMVCA). Carolina Beach, NC, December 10-12, 2019. Oral presentation.

White AV, Pokhrel LR. Functionalized Nanopesticide for Mosquito-borne Arboviral Disease Control. Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ RCAW-ECU. April 5th, 2019. Poster. First Place Winner

Dean RL, Pokhrel LR. Toward Next Generation PVC Pipe Material for Water Infrastructure. National Public Health Week. April 4th, 2019, East Carolina Heart Institute. Poster.

Dean RL, Pokhrel LR. Toward Next Generation PVC Pipe Material for Water Infrastructure. Innovation & Entrepreneurship @ RCAW-ECU. April 5th, 2019. Poster. First Place Winner

Pokhrel LR. A Critical Appraisal of the Risks and Benefits of Iron and PVC Piping in Drinking Water Systems. Invited speaker at the 47th Annual Meeting of the PVC Pipe in North America: Celebrating More Than Sixty Years of Success. San Diego, March 11-13, 2019.

Rosen MB, Pokhrel LR, Weir MH. A discussion about public health, lead and Legionella pneumophila in drinking water supplies in the United States. Science of the Total Environment 2017, 590-591:843-852.

Pokhrel LR, Ettore N, Jacobs JL, Zarr A, Weir MH, Scheuerman PR; Kanel SR, Dubey B. Novel carbon nanotube (CNT)-based ultrasensitive sensors for trace mercury(II) detection in water. A review. Science of the Total Environment 2017, 574:1379-1388.

Ghasemi Siani N, Fallah S, Pokhrel LR, Rostamnejadi A. Natural amelioration of Zinc oxide nanoparticles toxicity in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-gracum) by arbuscular mycorrhizal (Glomus intraradices) secretion of glomalin. Plant Physiology and Biochemistry 2017, 112:227-238.

Pokhrel LR, Bacon C, Barbour L. Nanotechnology-enabled agriculture is the future? Invited Editorial. EC Nutrition 2017, 9(4):164-167. https://www.ecronicon.com/ecnu/pdf/ECNU-09-00307.pdf

Andersen CP, King G, Plocher M, Storm M, Pokhrel LR, Johnson MG, Rygiewicz PT. Germination and early plant development of 10 plant species exposed to TiO2 and CeO2 nanoparticles. Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry 2016, 35(9):2223-9; DOI: 10.1002/etc.3374.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Early developmental responses of plants exposed to metals and oxides nanomaterials. In: Nanotechnology and Plant Sciences. Springer-Verlag Publications; 2015:153-164. http://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-319-14502-0_8

Pokhrel LR, Karsai I. Long-term sub-lethal effects of low concentration commercial herbicide (glyphosate/pelargonic acid) formulation in Bryophyllum pinnatum. Science of the Total Environment 2015; 538:279-287.

Pokhrel LR, Andersen CP. SOP for Purification of Engineered Nanoparticles Using the Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF) System. National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), Western Ecology Division, USEPA, OR. January 2015, Pages 1-12. DCN: EEB/CA/2015-01-r0.

Pokhrel LR, Andersen CP, Rygiewicz PT, Johnson MG. Preferential interaction of sodium over potassium with carboxylate-functionalized silver nanoparticles. Science of the Total Environment 2014, 490:11-18.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Scheuerman PR. Natural water chemistry (dissolved organic carbon, pH, and hardness) modulates colloidal stability, dissolution kinetics and antimicrobial activity of silver nanoparticles. Environmental Science: Nano 2014, 1:45-54.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Global scenarios of metal mining, environmental repercussions, public policies, and sustainability: A review. Critical Reviews in Environmental Science and Technology 2013, 43(21):2352-2388.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Scheuerman PR. Impacts of select organic ligands on the colloidal stability, dissolution dynamics and toxicity of silver nanoparticles. Environmental Science & Technology 2013, 47 (22):12877-12885.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Evaluation of developmental responses of two crop plants exposed to silver and zinc oxide nanoparticles. Science of the Total Environment 2013, 452-453:321-332.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Untangling species sensitivity paradox in environmental research. Expert Opinion on Environmental Biology 2013, 1(2):1-2. [Invited Editorial]

Pokhrel LR, Karsai I, Laughlin TF, Hamed MK. Dorsal body pigmentation and sexual dimorphism in the marbled salamander (Ambystoma opacum). Ethology Ecology and Evolution 2013, 25(3):214-226.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Scheuerman PR. Evaluation of experimental design options in environmental nano-science research. Expert Opinion on Environmental Biology 2013, 2(1):1-6.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B, Silva T, El Badawy AM, Tolaymat TM, Scheuerman PR. Rapid screening of aquatic toxicity of several metal-based nanoparticles using the MetPLATE™ bioassay. Science of the Total Environment 2012, 426:414-422.

Pokhrel LR, Dubey B. Potential impact of low-concentration silver nanoparticles on predator-prey interactions between predatory dragonfly nymphs and Daphnia magna as a prey. Environmental Science & Technology 2012, 46(14):7755-7762.