Jyoti Bashyal

Jyoti Bashyal, a graduate of the Central Department of Chemistry, is an avid explorer of the molecular realm. Fueled by her fascination with chemical reactions and natural compounds, she navigates her field's complexities with precision and passion. Outside the lab, Jyoti is dedicated to making science accessible to all. She aspires to deepen audiences' understanding of the wonders of various scientific subjects and their impact on the world by sharing them with a wide range of readers through her writing.

Graphene: Synthesis, Properties, Application

June 1, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Graphene

A single sheet of atoms organized in a hexagonal lattice nanostructure makes up the carbon allotrope known as graphene. It is the term for a sheet of a single layer … Read more

Diamond: Structure, Properties, Types, Applications

May 31, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Diamond Structure properties uses

Diamond is the purest crystalline carbon allotrope. It has a number of carbons that are bonded together tetrahedrally. Each tetrahedral unit is made up of carbon that is bonded to … Read more

Fullerene: Structure, Properties, Types, Important Uses

May 31, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Fullerene Structure, Properties, Types, Uses

Fullerene is a carbon allotrope whose molecules are carbon atoms joined by single and double bonds. As a result, a closed or partially closed cage-like structure (a mesh of fused … Read more

Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene): Synthesis, Application, Hazard

June 6, 2025May 30, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene) Synthesis, Application, Hazard

Teflon is a fluoropolymer made of fluorine and carbon atoms, sometimes referred to as PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) or polytetrafluoroethylene. It is most famous for being used in non-stick cookware, which is … Read more

Arene (Aromatic Hydrocarbon): Nomenclature, Synthesis, Reactions, Uses

May 30, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Arene (Aromatic Hydrocarbon) Nomenclature, Synthesis, Reactions, Uses

An aromatic hydrocarbon, also known as arene (or aryl hydrocarbon), is a hydrocarbon that has sigma bonds and delocalized pi electrons between carbon atoms to form rings. Benzene, C6H6, and … Read more

Decomposition Reaction: 3 Important Types, Uses, Examples

May 29, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Decomposition Reaction

Decomposition reactions are a type of chemical reaction in which a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler substances, which can be elements or compounds. They are the … Read more

Cadmium (Cd) Element: Properties, Uses, And Toxic Effects

June 2, 2023May 28, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Cadmium (Cd) Element

Cadmium is a chemical element with the atomic number 48 and is represented by the symbol ‘Cd’ in the periodic table. It belongs to the d-block of group 12 of … Read more

Avogadro’s Law: Derivation, Application, Limitation

May 27, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Avogadro's Law

A gas’s volume is affected by its amount as well as its temperature and pressure. The Ideal Gas Law is based in part on Avogadro’s Law, a theory proposed by … Read more

Redox Reactions: 4 Types, Significance, Examples

May 26, 2023 by Jyoti Bashyal

Redox Reactions

Redox reactions can be categorized into two distinct processes, namely oxidation and reduction. The redox reaction, commonly referred to as the Oxidation-Reduction reaction, always includes the simultaneous occurrence of oxidation … Read more