Browsing by Author "Eid, Kamel"
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A review of MXenes as emergent materials for dye removal from wastewater
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)MXenes have emerged as a superlative contestant water purification technology due to their two-dimensional multilayered structures, multifarious chemical composition, photocatalytic properties, and activated metallic ... -
Calix[4]arene-clicked clay through thiol-yne addition for the molecular recognition and removal of Cd(II) from wastewater
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)A novel type of hybrid Clay/Calix[4]arene (denoted as B-S-Calix), was prepared through fast photo-induced radical-mediated thiol–yne addition between a thiolated clay and an alkynylated calix[4]arene. The photo-induced ... -
Catalytic methane decomposition to carbon nanostructures and cox-free hydrogen: A mini-review
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article Review)Catalytic methane decomposition (CMD) is a highly promising approach for the rational production of relatively COx-free hydrogen and carbon nanostructures, which are both important in multidisciplinary catalytic applications, ... -
Cerium functionalized graphene nano-structures and their applications; A review
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article)Graphene-based nanomaterials with remarkable properties, such as good biocompatibility, strong mechanical strength, and outstanding electrical conductivity, have dramatically shown excellent potential in various applications. ... -
CHAPTER 1: Recent Advances in the Controlled Design of One-dimensional Carbon Nitrides for Thermal CO Oxidation Reaction
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)Graphitic carbon nitrides (gCNs) are promising materials for multidisciplinary catalytic applications due to their inimitable physicochemical merits, thermal-physical-chemical stability, and rich electron density. The ... -
CHAPTER 3: Template-based Fabrication of Porous Carbon Nitride Nanostructures for Electrochemical Energy Conversion
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)With the ever-increasing energy demand and severe energy crisis, the search for highly efficient energy storage and conversion devices becomes more and more crucial. Among the options available, fuel cells, water electrolysis, ... -
CHAPTER 4: Graphitic Carbon Nitride Nanostructures as Potent Catalysts for Water Splitting: Theoretical Insights
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)The water-splitting reaction is a highly promising green and sustainable energy source. However, finding effective catalysts for both water reduction and oxidation is an unnerving challenge. Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) ... -
CHAPTER 6: Atomic and Molecular Functionalization of Graphitic Carbon Nitride for Solar Cell Applications
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) nanomaterials have attracted great attention in various energy and environmental applications owning to their unique physical and chemical properties. The utilization of gCNs in solar-driven ... -
CHAPTER 9: Combination of Carbon Nitride and Semiconductors for the Enhancement of the Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants and Hydrogen Production
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Book chapter)This chapter summarizes the utilization of promoted graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) semiconductors in photocatalytic hydrogen generation and photocatalytic environmental remediation. This includes the methods of tailoring, ... -
Controlled design of PtPd nanodendrite ornamented niobium oxynitride nanosheets for solar-driven water splitting
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)Developing efficient photocatalysts for the water splitting reaction is crucial in a fuel cell reaction. Herein, we present a facile road-map for one-pot fabrication of PtPd nanodendrite (ND) ornamented niobium oxynitride ... -
Controlling the Interfacial Charge Polarization of MOF-Derived 0D–2D vdW Architectures as a Unique Strategy for Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysis
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)The design of alternative earth-abundant van der Waals (vdW) nanoheterostructures for bifunctional oxygen evolution/reduction (OER/ORR) electrocatalysis is of paramount importance to fabricate energy-related devices. Herein, ... -
Data on the fabrication of hybrid calix [4]arene-modified natural bentonite clay for efficient selective removal of toxic metals from wastewater at room temperature
( Elsevier Inc. , 2021 , Other)Fresh water resources on the earth are less than 0.2%; meanwhile, around 80% of the freshwater is consumed daily in agriculture, industries, and household activities [1–2]. There is an essential need to develop efficient ... -
Data on the synthesis and characterizations of carboxylated carbon-based catalyst from eucalyptus as efficient and reusable catalysts for hydrolysis of eucalyptus
( Elsevier Inc. , 2020 , Other)The presented article reports the preparation and characterization of heterogeneous carbon catalyst enriched with carboxylic group denoted as (ECS) from Eucalyptus as an efficient catalyst for the hydrolysis of woody ... -
Dry ice-mediated rational synthesis of edge-carboxylated crumpled graphene nanosheets for selective and prompt hydrolysis of cellulose and eucalyptus lignocellulose under ambient reaction conditions
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)Edge-selectively carboxylated graphene (ECG) crumpled nanosheets are of great importance in potential applications; however, their catalytic activity towards biomass hydrolysis is not yet highlighted. Herein, we rationally ... -
Efforts at Enhancing Bifunctional Electrocatalysis and Related Events for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Other)Invited for this month's cover picture is the group of Prof. Dr. Kenneth I. Ozoemena at the University of the Witwatersrand and collaborators from Qatar University and Peking University. The Front Cover illustrates the ... -
Efforts at Enhancing Bifunctional Electrocatalysis and Related Events for Rechargeable Zinc-Air Batteries
( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article Review)Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (RZABs) are one of the most promising next-generation energy-storage technologies for stationary applications (home and industry), wearable and portable electronics, and transportation ... -
Engineering graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) for catalytic reduction of CO2 to fuels and chemicals: strategy and mechanism
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2021 , Article Review)The reduction of carbon dioxide to useful fuels/chemicals, such as methane, formic, and methanol, is an innovative way to address looming energy and environmental issues. Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4), as a greener and ... -
Engineering of Pt-based nanostructures for efficient dry (CO2) reforming: Strategy and mechanism for rich-hydrogen production
( Elsevier Ltd , 2022 , Article Review)Dry (CO2) reforming of methane (DRM) is of great interest in scientific, environmental, and industrial applications. The high-energy stationary path DRM provides gigatons of CO2 utilization to produce syngas (CO and H2), ... -
Engineering of Transition Metal Sulfide Nanostructures as Efficient Electrodes for High-Performance Supercapacitors
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article Review)Supercapacitors (SCs) are highly promising electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices. SCs display an outstanding power performance, excellent reversibility, long-term stability, simple operation, and high ... -
Facile one-step aqueous-phase synthesis of porous PtBi nanosponges for efficient electrochemical methanol oxidation with a high CO tolerance
( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)Deliberate control in the composition and morphology of Pt-based catalysts is an efficient route for enhancing the methanol oxidation reaction (MOR). Herein we developed a facile method for rational one-step aqueous-phase ...
