College of Arts & Sciences: Recent submissions
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Abiotic stress applied to Tetraselmis subcordiformis reveals enhanced metabolic responses and increased production of Omega-3 fatty acids: A Metabolomic approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)The appeal of high value algal metabolites is certain due to their sustainability, low energy and space requirements. Yet, commercial-level production of such products is limited and has the potential to be enhanced. In ... -
Unveiling Tetraselmis subcordiformis lipidome dynamics during large-scale cultivation in open raceway pond
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)A local microalgal strain of Tetraselmis subcordiformis was cultivated at large-scale using open raceway pond. The temporal influence on the growth and lipidomic profile of the strain was investigated using optic density ... -
Microalgae potential to protect from heavy metals-induced carcinogenicity
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Toxic elements are present naturally in the environment; however, during the last century, their level has been continuously rising in the air, water, and soil due to anthropogenic activities, including urban runoff, ... -
Exploring the dynamics of algae-associated microbiome during the scale-up process of Tetraselmis sp. microalgae: A metagenomics approach
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Microalgae have become a key source of valuable compounds, promoting commercial scale applications. However, biological contamination is one of the most critical problems associated with large scale algal production, ... -
Applications, advancements, and challenges of cyanobacteria-based biofertilizers for sustainable agro and ecosystems in arid climates
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Based on the increasing world population, the food demands have tremendously increased. Chemical-based conventional agricultural practices will be required to fulfill the food demands, which will damage the soil and create ... -
Exploring strategies to enhance microalgae nutritional quality for functional poultry-sourced food products
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Microalgae have emerged as a promising feedstock for the poultry feed industry due to their high nutritional potential, containing essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, essential amino acids, vitamins, and other high-value ... -
Ether, sulfide and sulfone derivatives of cinnamaldehyde: Insights into synthesis, structural elucidation and solvatochromism
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)Symmetric ether, sulfide and sulfone derivatives based on Schiff base functionalized group (3a-c) were synthesized via classical condensation of 4,4′-diaminodiphenyl precursors (1a-c) and cinnamaldehyde (2) in methanol at ... -
Co oxidation at near-ambient temperatures over tio2-supported pd-cu catalysts: Promoting effect of pd-cu nanointerface and tio2 morphology
( MDPI AG , 2021 , Article)Significant improvement of the catalytic activity of palladium-based catalysts toward carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation reaction has been achieved through alloying and using different support materials. This work demonstrates ... -
Facile Microwave Synthesis of Hierarchical Porous Copper Oxide and Its Catalytic Activity and Kinetics for Carbon Monoxide Oxidation
( American Chemical Society , 2022 , Article)The synthesis of copper oxide (CuO)-based nanomaterials has received a tremendous deal of interest in recent years. Particularly, the design and development of novel CuO structures with improved physical and chemical ... -
Facile one-step synthesis of supportless porous AuPtPd nanocrystals as high performance electrocatalyst for glucose oxidation reaction
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Direct glucose fuel cells (DGFCs) received great interest due to non-toxicity, low cost, and renewability. Herein, we demonstrated the synthesis of novel porous AuPtPd nanocrystals (NCs) via plausible one-pot synthesis ... -
Formation of arsenic sulfide on GaAs surface under illumination in acidified thiourea electrolytes
( Elsevier , 2011 , Article)The present article reports the formation of arsenic sulfide films on GaAs by the potentiodynamic polarization in acidified thiourea (TU) electrolytes under photo-illumination. Oxidation of TU competes with the oxidation ... -
Highly porous PtPd nanoclusters synthesized via selective chemical etching as efficient catalyst for ethanol electro-oxidation
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Direct ethanol fuel cells (DEFCs) have received great interest owing to their high power density and environmental friendness. Nevertheless, the designing of active, durable, and efficient anode for DEFCs is a profound ... -
Photoelectrocatalytic hydrogen production on ternary Co-Pi/Ag/TiON nanotube array photocatalysts
( John Wiley and Sons Ltd , 2021 , Article)Ternary Co-Pi-Ag/TiON photocatalysts were designed and fabricated by a facile precipitation and electrochemical strategy. The results showed the superiority of the Co-Pi-Ag/TiON as a promising photoanode for photoelectrochemical ... -
Integrated lab-on-a-chip optical biosensor using ultrathin silicon waveguide soi mmi device
( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)Waveguides with sub-100 nm thickness offer a promising platform for sensors. We designed and analyzed multimode interference (MMI) devices using these ultrathin platforms for use as biosensors. To verify our design ... -
Tailoring the reducibility and catalytic activity of CuO nanoparticles for low temperature CO oxidation
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2018 , Article)Copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles have received considerable interest as active and inexpensive catalysts for various gas–solid reactions. The CuO reducibility and surface reactivity are of crucial importance for the high ... -
The role of type II FB (I):Tl+ defect in laser light generation and color image formation at the low coordination surface sites of AgBr: Ab initio calculations
( Elsevier , 2006 , Article)The role of type II FB (I):Tl+ color center at low coordination surface sites of AgBr thin films in providing tunable laser activity and photographic sensitization is examined. The double-well potential at this site is ... -
Activation and stabilization of gallium arsenide anode in an aqueous photoelectrochemical cell
( Elsevier , 2003 , Article)The formation of a porous layer on the surface of gallium arsenide anode, n-GaAs, increases photogenerated currents significantly. This layer was formed as a result of an anodic polarization of illuminated n-GaAs in acidified ... -
Inhibitory effect of sodium nitrite on corrosion of lead in 0.1 M sodium hydroxide solution
( Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , 1988 , Article)The effect of NaNO2 as an inhibitor for corrosion of lead in 0.1 M NaOH solution has been investigated at different temperatures using the Tafel plot technique. The concentrations of NaNO2 employed are in the range 1-5×10-5. ... -
Effect of octylphenol polyethylene oxide on the corrosion inhibition of steel in 0.5 M H2SO4
( Elsevier , 2004 , Article)A non-ionic surfactant, octylphenol polyethylene oxide (OPPEO), was evaluated as an inhibitor for corrosion of low-carbon steel in 0.5M H 2SO4. Potentiodynamic and potentiostatic methods and scanning electron microscopy ... -
Inhibition of the acid corrosion of iron with haloacetic acids
( Scientific Publishers of India , 1997 , Article)The efficiency of chloro, dichloro, trichloro, bromo, and iodoacetic acids as inhibitors for acid corrosion of iron was studied using polarization technique. A significant retardation of the corrosion rate is observed in ...
