Center for Advanced Materials Research: Recent submissions
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Transforming polypropylene waste into transparent anti-corrosion weather-resistant and anti-bacterial superhydrophobic films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The global pollution crisis arising from the accumulation of plastic in landfills and the environment necessitates addressing plastic waste issues. Notably, polypropylene (PP) waste accounts for 20% of total plastic waste ... -
A lamellar chitosan-lignosulfonate/MXene nanocomposite as binder-free electrode for high-performance capacitive deionization
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Ti3C2Tx (MXene) is considered as a superior electrode material for capacitive deionization (CDI) due to its high conductivity and two-dimensional structure. However, the electrochemical performance of pristine MXene ... -
Enhanced lithium separation from brines using nanofiltration (NF) technology: A review
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study investigates the dynamics of the lithium (Li) market, focusing particularly on the use of nanofiltration (NF) membranes for Li extraction from various brines. It covers a range of aqueous resources, including ... -
A comprehensive review on revalorization of natural rubber latex based foams: Enhancing properties through filler incorporation and surface modifications for multifaceted applications
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Natural rubber latex foams (NRLF) are cellular porous rubbery materials that are widely recognized for their versatility and environmentally friendly properties. In recent years, researchers have investigated the incorporation ... -
Sustainable treatment of boron from oilfield produced water for optimum recovery using zirconium chloride oxo-precipitation
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)This study focuses on the recovery of boron from oilfield-produced water employing the chemical oxo-precipitation method. Zirconium chloride was used to recover boron as a sustainable approach. The study aimed to optimize ... -
Phase-separated polyvinylidene fluoride/ZnO composite microspheres as sunlight-driven photocatalysts
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)PVDF-ZnO nanocomposites, prepared through phase separation-assisted nanoprecipitation with varying ZnO concentrations, exhibit enhanced photocatalytic performance against organic dye pollutants. Comprehensive characterization ... -
Electrocatalytic conversion of ethylene to ethylene oxide mediated by halide oxidation: Chloride vs. Bromide vs. Iodide
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Ethylene oxide (EO) is among the most extensively used chemicals and is conventionally produced via the thermochemical oxidation of ethylene. This study demonstrates that a Pt-doped RuO2 and TiO2 composite (Pt-RuO2/TiO2) ... -
Magnetic polyurethane composites—fabrication and applications
( Elsevier , 2024 , Book chapter)In recent years, polymer–magnetic nanocomposites have gained considerable attention in both academia and industry. The unique magnetism of the magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) enables the enhancement in desired properties of ... -
The interface of machine learning and carbon quantum dots: From coordinated innovative synthesis to practical application in water control and electrochemistry
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)Not long ago, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) came into view as a revolutionary class of materials, propelling advancements in water remediation and electrochemical technology. This comprehensive review explores the cutting-edge ... -
Environmental and economic assessment of mixed plastic waste pelletization in the Gulf Cooperation Council region
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Pelletizing mixed plastic wastes (MPW) has gained interest as an upcycling technology and an alternative to conventional recycling. To investigate its potential, we conducted a cost analysis and life-cycle assessment (LCA) ... -
Revolutionizing microorganism inactivation: Magnetic nanomaterials in sustainable photocatalytic disinfection
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article Review)The rapid emergence of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms and the demand for sustainable water purification methods have spurred research into advanced disinfection, with photocatalysis as a promising approach. This study ... -
Controlling polydopamine deposition morphology on the surface of poly(vinylidene fluoride) microfiltration membranes for improved oil-water filtration performance
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Herein, we studied the effect of adding into water-dopamine mixture a small amount of the fourth generation of bis-MPA based Boltorn™ hyperbranched polyol polyester (H40) or inorganic nanolayered compound MXene on the ... -
A bioconjugated MoS2 based nanoplatform with increased binding efficiency to cancer cells
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2020 , Article)We evaluate the application of surfactant-free liquid-phase exfoliated MoS2 nanosheets as a nanoplatform for a cancer detection and treatment system equipped with an antibody-antigen based recognition element. Employing ... -
Superhydrophobic coatings for oil-water separation
( RSC , 2023 , Book chapter)Frequent oil spills and the continuous discharge of industrial and domestic oily wastewater can significantly affect the economy and aquatic and biotic environments. Scientists have developed extremely water repellent ... -
Mixture Morphology of the ZnO Catalyst Synthesized by a Hydrothermal Method for an Outstanding Photocatalytic Decolourization on Organic Dyes
( Institute of Physics , 2023 , Article)The special mixture morphology of the spherical and rod like the ZnO catalyst was successfully synthesized by a simple approach hydrothermal method. As the synthesized catalyst carried out by different conditions such as ... -
Development of self-cleaning superhydrophobic cotton fabric through silica/PDMS composite coating
( Institute of Physics , 2023 , Article)The lotus effect informs that self-cleaning superhydrophobic surfaces can be obtained by creating rough surface structures and modifying them with chemicals that have low surface energy. Herein, the composite of hydrophobic ... -
An Overview of Polymer Composite Films for Antibacterial Display Coatings and Sensor Applications
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article Review)The escalating presence of pathogenic microbes has spurred a heightened interest in antimicrobial polymer composites tailored for hygiene applications. These innovative composites ingeniously incorporate potent antimicrobial ... -
Photochemical transformation of diketone dopants in polyester matrices: Effect of dopants concentration and polyester structure on changes in molecular characteristics and hydrolysis of the matrices
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Photochemical transformations of photoactive diketone derivatives, 1,2-diphenylethane-1,2-dione (benzil, BZ) and 1,4-bis(benzoylcarbonyl)benzene (bisbenzil, BIS), and the effects of their transformations on changes in the ... -
Crystal growth, single crystal structure, and biological activity of thiazolo-pyridine dicarboxylic acid derivatives
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)Four novel TPDCA derivatives were prepared via a supersaturation method combining TPDCA with water, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), Na(PO2H2), and ammonia solution: 2(C9H7NO5S)H2O (1), (C9H7NO5S)C5H9NO (2), (C9H7NO5S)Na(PO2H2) ... -
Synthesis, Characterisation, and Antimicrobial Efficacy of Acid Fuchsin Schiff Base-Modified Silver Nanoparticles
( Pleiades journals , 2020 , Article)Abstract: In the current work, silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were green synthesized using starch and modified with anionic dye (acid fuchsin) and aldehyde (salicylaldehyde and cinnamaldehyde). Thus in situ formation of ...
