Browsing by Author "Ahmad, Zubair"
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2D-MXene as an additive to improve the power conversion efficiency of monolithic perovskite solar cells
Bykkam, Satish; Mishra, Arti; Prasad, D.N; RajMaurya, Muni; Cabibihan, John-John; Ahmad, Zubair; Sadasivuni, Kishor Kumar... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2022 , Article)In this study, two-dimensional (2D) material-MXene has been utilized as an additive in perovskite (MAPbI3) from 0 to 20 vol.% with an increment of 5 vol.%. The effect of different vol.% of 2D-MXene on monolithic perovskite ... -
A comparative study on the performance of hybrid solar cells containing ZnSTe QDs in hole transporting layer and photoactive layer
Najeeb, Mansoor Ani; Abdullah, Shahino Mah; Aziz, Fakhra; Ahmad, Zubair; Shakoor, R. A.; Mohamed, A. M. A.; Khalil, Uzma; Swelm, Wageh; Al-Ghamdi, Ahmed A.; Sulaiman, Khaulah... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Netherlands , 2016 , Article)In this paper, ZnSTe quantum dots-based hybrid solar cells (HSC) with two different device architectures have been investigated. The improved performance of the poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) and [6,6]phenyl C71 butyric ... -
A novel classification of prostate specific antigen (PSA) biosensors based on transducing elements
Najeeb, Mansoor Ani; Ahmad, Zubair; Shakoor, R.A.; Mohamed, A.M.A; Kahramanc, Ramazan ( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article Review)During the last few decades, there has been a tremendous rise in the number of research studies dedicated towards the development of diagnostic tools based on bio-sensing technology for the early detection of various ... -
A short analysis on the morphological characterization of colloidal quantum dots for photovoltaic applications
Najeeb, Ani Mansoor; Ahmad, Zubair; Balamurugan, Sarkarainadar; Sulaiman, Khaulah; Shakoor, R.A. ( Bentham Science Publishers , 2020 , Article Review)Due to its various advantages, colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) carry a prodigious deal of interest in low-cost photovoltaics. The possibility of tailored band gaps via quantum confinement effect facilitates photovoltaic ... -
A STEM Model to Engage Students in Sustainable Science Education through Sports: A Case Study in Qatar
Ali, Ruba; Bhadra, Jolly; Siby, Nitha; Ahmad, Zubair; Al-Thani, Noora ( Qatar University Press , 2021 , Poster)Sports is a powerful tool to make deeper connections, stimulations, and understanding of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. Science in sports is a unique program established to present ... -
Capacitive type Humidity sensor based on PANI decorated Cu-ZnS porous micropshere
Bhadra, Jolly; Parangusan, Hemalatha; Ahmad, Zubair; Mallick, Shoaib; Touati, Farid; Al-Thani, Noora Jabor... more authors ... less authors ( Qatar University Press , 2020 , Poster)PANI coated Cu-ZnS porous microsphere structures have been synthesized by hydrothermal method and in-situ polymerization process. The synthesized composite is characterized by different techniques in order to study the ... -
Colloidal distribution of the PCPDTBT and VOPcPhO in the organic amalgam thin films and their optical properties
Aziz, Fakhra; Ahmad, Zubair; Najeeb, Mansoor Ani; Malik, Haseeb Ashraf; Abdullah, Shahino Mah; Touati, Farid; Sulaiman, Khaulah... more authors ... less authors ( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)In this article, we investigated the optical properties and colloidal distribution of the PCPDTBT and VOPcPhO in the organic amalgam thin films prepared by spin-coating technique. A very even dispersion of donor and acceptor ... -
Compositional engineering of the pi-conjugated small molecular VOPcPhO : Alq3 complex to boost humidity sensing
Fatima, Noshin; Aziz, Fakhra; Ahmad, Zubair; Najeeb, M. A.; Azmeer, M. I.; Karimov, Kh. S.; Ahmed, M. M.; Basheer, S.; Shakoor, R. A.; Sulaiman, K.... more authors ... less authors ( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2017 , Article)This study exhibits a solution-processed organic semiconductor humidity sensor based on vanadyl 2,9,16,23-tetraphenoxy-29H,31H-phthalocyanine (VOPcPhO), tris-(8-hydroxy-quinoline)aluminum (Alq3), and their composites. ... -
Compositional engineering of VOPcPhO-TiO2 nano-composite to reduce the absolute threshold value of humidity sensors
Azmer, Mohamad Izzat; Aziz, Fakhra; Ahmad, Zubair; Raza, Ehsan; Najeeb, Mansoor Ani; Fatima, Noshin; Bawazeer, Tahani M.; Alsoufi, Mohammad S.; Shakoor, R.A.; Sulaiman, Khaulah... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier B.V. , 2017 , Article)This research work demonstrates compositional engineering of an organic-inorganic hybrid nano-composites for modifying absolute threshold of humidity sensors. Vanadyl-2,9,16,23-tetraphenoxy-29H,31H-phthalocyanine (VOPcPhO), ... -
Covid-19 inspired a stem-based virtual learning model for middle schools—a case study of Qatar
Abouhashem, Azza; Abdou, Rana Magdy; Bhadra, Jolly; Siby, Nitha; Ahmad, Zubair; Al-Thani, Noora Jabor... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)An unprecedented turn in educational pedagogies due to the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the students’ learning process worldwide. This article describes developing a STEM-based online course during the ... -
Cultivating STEM Interest in High School Students through Computer-assisted COVID-19 Pandemic Awareness Course
Alkhair, Shahad; Ali, Ruba Anwar Ahmad; Elhawary, Enas Fathy Mohamed; Al-Ejji, Maryam Mohammed M A; Ahmad, Zubair; Al-Thani, Noora Jabor; Bhadra, Jolly Subhash... more authors ... less authors ( IIKII , 2022 , Article)Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students were sidetracked by the shift in the educational process, primarily in the field of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) education. Teachers were also besieged to find ... -
Degradation analysis in mixed (MAPbI3 and MAPbBr3) perovskite solar cells under thermal stress
Ahmad, Zubair; Shikoh , Ali Sehpar; Paek , Sanghyun; Nazeeruddin , M. K.; Al-Muhtaseb, Shaheen A.; Touati, Farid; Bhadra , J.; Al-Thani, Noora J.... more authors ... less authors ( Springer New York LLC , 2019 , Article)The current study provides an insight into the thermal stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) and the factors causing their degradation. To this end, a systematic stability study was carried out on n-i-p type perovskite ... -
Design and optimization of four-terminal mechanically stacked and optically coupled silicon/perovskite tandem solar cells with over 28% efficiency
Ehsan, Raza; Ahmad, Zubair; Aziz, Fakhra; Asif, Muhammad; Mehmood, Muhammad Qasim; Bhadra, Jolly; Al-Thani, Noora J.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Silicon/perovskite tandem devices are believed to be a favorite contender for improving cell performance over the theoretical maximum value of single-junction photovoltaic (PV) cells. The present study evaluates the design ... -
Development of Semitransparent UV Photodetector Based on PTB7-Th:PCBM Composite Using the Cost-effective Fabrication Method
Riaz, Muhammad; Bashir, Muhammad Mehran; Karimov, Khasan S.; Nabi, Jameel Un; Mehmood Ahmad, Rana Tariq; Ahmad, Zubair; Mehmood, Atif... more authors ... less authors ( ESG , 2021 , Article)This article presents a semitransparent ultraviolet (UV) sandwich-surface type sensor based on PTB7-Th: PCBM composite. The ultraviolet (UV) transparency of 29% was achieved through a cost-effective drop-cast fabrication ... -
Dielectric properties of Mn doped Bismuth Barium Titanate based ceramic thin films prepared by PLD technique
Mallick, Shoaib; Vorobiev, Andrei; Ahmad, Zubair; Touati, Farid; Gevorgian, Spartak ( Elsevier Ltd , 2017 , Article)In this article, the effect of Mn doping on the permittivity and dielectric loss in 0.67BiFeO3-0.33BaTiO3 (BF-BT) based film bulk acoustic resonator test structures has been investigated. BF-BT thin films were deposited ... -
A distinctive method of online interactive learning in stem education
Abouhashem, Azza; Abdou, Rana Magdy; Bhadra, Jolly; Santhosh, Malavika; Ahmad, Zubair; Al-Thani, Noora Jabor... more authors ... less authors ( MDPI , 2021 , Article)A breakthrough that has occurred in recent years is the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It has affected various sectors of society, including the educational sector. It has prevented students from performing group-oriented ... -
Dual donor bulk-heterojunction to realize a quick and more sensitive organic visible photodector
Zafar, Q.; Zafar, Qayyum; Ahmad, Zubair ( Springer , 2018 , Article)© 2018, Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature. We present herein, an interpenetrating organic dual donor bulk-heterojunction platform for promising visible light sensing utility. The photoactive ... -
Effect of ambient temperature on the efficiency of the PCPDTBT: PC71BM BHJ solar cells
Ahmad, Zubair; Touati, Farid; Muhammad, Fahmi F.; Najeeb, Mansoor Ani; Shakoor, R. A. ( Springer Verlag , 2017 , Article)In this research article, the influence of environment temperature on the performance of the organic bulk heterojunction organic solar cells has been investigated. We describe the effect of ambient temperature on the ... -
Effect of cold and hot compactions on corrosion behavior of p- and n-type bismuth telluride-based alloys developed through microwave sintering process
Lemine, Aicha S.,; Fayyaz, Osama; Shakoor, R.A.; Ahmad, Zubair; Bhadra, Jolly; Al-Thani, Noora J.... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Bismuth Telluride (BiTe) based p-type and n-type alloys exhibit superior thermoelectric (TE) performance covering energy requirements for specialized and home utilization. The main challenge nowadays is the sustainability ... -
Effect of illumination and applied potential on the electrochemical impedance spectra in triple cation (FA/MA/Cs) 3D and 2D/3D perovskite solar cells
Abdulrahim, Sumayya M.; Ahmad, Zubair; Mehmood, Muhammad Qasim; Paek, Sanghyun; Bhadra, J.; Al-Thani, Noora J.; Nazeeruddin, Mohammad Khaja; Belaidi, Abdelhak; Amani, Mahmood... more authors ... less authors ( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Even though there has been numerous works performed based on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), however, many aspects of the obtained EI spectra are yet to be fully grasped. ...