تصفح حسب المؤلف "Yousaf A.B."
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Binary cobalt-iron oxides magnetic nanocomposites embedded porous carbon lawn with inherent - N doping as promising electrode material for supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries
Yousaf A.B.; Khan R.; Zeb A.; Zaidi S.J.; Kasak P. ( Elsevier B.V. , 2019 , Article)The next generation energy demands require to address the alternative energy resources and as well the energy storage technologies. The electrochemical supercapacitors and lithium ion batteries prove to be attractive devices ... -
Fabrication of solid proton conducting high performance composite membranes for the application of hydrogen fuel cells
Yousaf A.B.; Rauf M.A.; Zaidi S.J. ( Desalination Publications , 2019 , Article)The hydrogen fuel cell advantageously used as clean energy generators due to significant technological and economical advantages. Highly efficient and mechanically stable proton exchange membranes are demanded for high ... -
Identification of Molecular Fluorophore as a Component of Carbon Dots able to Induce Gelation in a Fluorescent Multivalent-Metal-Ion-Free Alginate Hydrogel
Kasak P.; Danko M.; Zavahir S.; Mrlik M.; Xiong Y.; Yousaf A.B.; Lai W.-F.; Krupa I.; Tkac J.; Rogach A.L.... more authors ... less authors ( Nature Publishing Group , 2019 , Article)We introduce a simple approach to fabricate fluorescent multivalent metal ion-free alginate hydrogels, which can be produced using carbon dots accessible from natural sources (citric acid and L-cysteine). Molecular fluorophore ... -
Interfacial Phenomenon and Nanostructural Enhancements in Palladium Loaded Lanthanum Hydroxide Nanorods for Heterogeneous Catalytic Applications
Yousaf A.B.; Imran M.; Farooq M.; Kasak P. ( Nature Publishing Group , 2018 , Article)Hydrogenation and cross-coupling reactions are of great importance for industrial applications and noble metal based catalysts are filling the void since the last few decades. However, the high cost of noble metals and ... -
Modulation of wettability, gradient and adhesion on self-assembled monolayer by counterion exchange and pH
Mosn??ek J.; Popelka A.; Osicka J.; Filip J.; Ilcikova M.; Kollar J.; Yousaf A.B.; Bertok T.; Tkac J.; Kasak P.... more authors ... less authors ( Academic Press Inc. , 2018 , Article)In this study, two quaternary ammonium salts derived from L-lipoic acid were applied for self-assembled monolayers formation on rough structured gold surface. The derivatives differ in functionality since one possesses ... -
Multi-component MWCNT/NG/EP-based bipolar plates with enhanced mechanical and electrical characteristics fabricated by compression moulding
Akhtar M.N.; Sulong A.B.; Umer A.; Yousaf A.B.; Khan M.A. ( Elsevier Ltd , 2018 , Article)In this work, multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs), natural graphite (NG) and epoxy (EP) were used to fabricate bipolar plates by the compression moulding technique. The mechanical and thermal behaviours of the as-developed ... -
Peach resin coated silica particles for imidacloprid removal as a greener approach to water remediation
Arslan M.; Manzoor S.; Ansari T.M.; Yar A.; Naz S.; Yousaf A.B.; Yasmin G.... more authors ... less authors ( Desalination Publications , 2018 , Article)Pesticides are one of the major toxic pollutants that can be lethal even at trace levels. They generally enter into the water reservoirs through agricultural run-off and hence pose serious threat to flora and fauna of ... -
Polyaniline based magnesium nanoferrite composites as efficient photocatalystfor the photodegradation of indigo carmine in aqueous solutions
Bashir A.; Hanif F.; Yasmeen G.; Mabood F.; Hussain A.; Abbas N.; Yousaf A.B.; Aamir M.; Manzoor S.... more authors ... less authors ( Desalination Publications , 2019 , Article)The industrial revolution although has reached its unprecedented altitude benefiting mankind in various aspects yet the resulting pollution is a serious threat to the environment. Dyes are among the major pollutants that ... -
Precious metal free Ni/Cu/Mo trimetallic nanocomposite supported on multi-walled carbon nanotubes as highly efficient and durable anode-catalyst for alkaline direct methanol fuel cells
Nazal M.K.; Olakunle O.S.; Al-Ahmed A.; Merzougui B.; Abualkibash A.; Sultan A.; Yousaf A.B.; Zaidi S.J.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2018 , Article)Direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) proved to be an auspicious choice in the applications of portable power electronics and energy transportation, apart from their high cost catalysts materials. To this end, we have developed ... -
Ultra-low Pt-decorated NiCu bimetallic alloys nanoparticles supported on reduced graphene oxide for electro-oxidation of methanol
Yousaf A.B.; Alsaydeh S.A.M.; Zavahir F.S.; Kasak P.; Zaidi S.J. ( Cambridge University Press , 2018 , Article)The selectivity of catalyst is an essential factor in direct methanol fuel cells (DMFCs) and plays an important role to improve their performance. To this end, platinum (Pt)-based low-cost trimetallic catalysts have been ...