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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 ... -
Hibiscus subdariffa leaf extract mediated 2-D fern-like ZnO/TiO2 hierarchical nanoleaf for photocatalytic degradation
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)Green synthesized nanoparticles are utilized as a photocatalyst for the degradation of an organic dye such as methylene blue. In this study, Hibiscus subdariffa leaf extract act as a capping agent. 2-D fern ZnO/TiO2 ... -
Analysis of serum glycome by lectin microarrays for prostate cancer patients - a search for aberrant glycoforms
( Springer , 2020 , Article)This is the first work focused on glycoprofiling of whole N- and O- glycome using lectins in an array format applied for analysis of serum samples from healthy individuals, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) patients, and ... -
Bioengineered metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for photocatalytic and biological applications (review)
( Precarpathian National University , 2020 , Article Review)In this modern era, (M/MO-NPs) Metal/metal oxide nanoparticles are utilized in various areas. The growth of nanoparticles is tremendous in our daily activities like beauty products, doses, delivery of drugs, and outfit. ... -
Solvothermal / hydrothermal manufacturing of carbon nanotubes for hydrogen storage: A comparative study
( Precarpathian National University , 2020 , Article)Investigation on the manufacturing of multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) by solvothermal and hydrothermal procedure and the electrochemical behavior of these nanostructured electrode materials for hydrogen storage has ... -
Biocompatible Carbon Quantum Dots Derived from Sugarcane Industrial Wastes for Effective Nonlinear Optical Behavior and Antimicrobial Activity Applications
( American Chemical Society , 2020 , Article)In this work, the green synthesis of highly fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with an efficient quantum yield of 17.98% using sugarcane bagasse pulp as the precursor was conducted by a hydrothermal technique. The ... -
Amoxicillin loaded Nickel functionalized polymeric bentonite carrier for enhanced therapeutic activity
( Springer Science and Business Media B.V. , 2020 , Article)The present investigation focuses on the AMX loaded HA/Ni/Bentonite carrier to enhance the antibiotic activities. In this study, the negatively charged surface of bentonite was coated on the surface of humic acid/nickel ... -
Influence of nanotechnology to combat against COVID-19 for global health emergency: A review
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article Review)Covid 2019 is spreading and emerging rapidly all over the world as a new social disaster. This virus is accountable for the continuous epidemic that causes severe respiratory problems and pneumonia related to contamination ...