Research Units: Recent submissions
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Investigation of boron-doped graphene oxide anchored with copper sulphide flowers as visible light active photocatalyst for methylene blue degradation
( Nature Research , 2023 , Article)The non-biodegradable nature of waste emitted from the agriculture and industrial sector contaminates freshwater reserves. Fabrication of highly effective and low-cost heterogeneous photocatalysts is crucial for sustainable ... -
Coal fly ash supported Ag@Bi2WO6: A novel heterogeneous nanocomposite for effective sunlight driven photocatalytic degradation of dye
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Water contamination is a serious environmental issue. It has detrimental effects on the living habitat. This contaminated water is treated with numerous physicochemical techniques. Presently, adsorption-enhanced photo-catalysis ... -
Characterization and source identification of PM2.5 during intense haze episodes in an urban environment of Lahore
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)In the backdrop of persistent haze occurrences affecting Southeast Asia and Pakistan's environmental landscape, this study delves into an in-depth analysis of atmospheric Particulate Matter (PM2.5) during intense haze ... -
Chemical composition of indoor and outdoor PM2.5 in the eastern Arabian Peninsula
( Springer , 2024 , Article)Water-soluble and trace metal species in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) were determined for indoor and outdoor environments in Doha, Qatar. During the study period, PM2.5 concentrations showed significant variability ... -
Electrically conductive fibers fabrication and characterization via in-situ polymerization of aniline for the protection against EMI and thermal imaging signals
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Polyester fibers (PEF) were successfully coated with Polyaniline (PANI) via in situ polymerization to make electrically conductive fibers (ECF). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the synthesis and scanning electron ... -
Enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding using Nanosilver-Decorated Graphene/Poly(vinyl chloride) nanocomposite films
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared by chemical reduction and grafted onto thermally reduced graphene oxide (TRGO) sheets. PVC-based nanocomposite films with various Ag/TRGO concentrations were synthesized via ... -
The Fabrication of Halogen-Doped FeWO4 Heterostructure Anchored over Graphene Oxide Nanosheets for the Sunlight-Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye
( Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) , 2023 , Article)Rapid industrialization and urbanization are the two significant issues causing environmental pollution. The polluted water from various industries contains refractory organic materials such as dyes. Heterogeneous ... -
Ternary silver tungstate-MoS2/graphene oxide heterostructure nanocomposite for enhanced photocatalysis under visible light and antibacterial activity
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Wastewater emanating out of industrial units is loaded with hazardous organic dyes. The hindrance in sunlight penetration into the water by this dye-loaded wastewater has led to disruption in an aquatic ecosystem. Along ... -
The GO/Bi2O3/WO3 ternary hybrid composite as an efficient sunlight-driven heterogeneous photocatalyst for wastewater remediation
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Article)Semiconductor photocatalysts with engineered heterostructure are gaining attention for environmental remediations. The combination of two or more metal oxides with support materials has proved an effective strategy for ... -
Carbon based sensors for air quality monitoring networks; middle east perspective
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article Review)IoT-based Sensors networks play a pivotal role in improving air quality monitoring in the Middle East. They provide real-time data, enabling precise tracking of pollution trends, informed decision-making, and increased ... -
Malware detection for mobile computing using secure and privacy-preserving machine learning approaches: A comprehensive survey
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Mobile devices have become an essential element in our day-to-day lives. The chances of mobile attacks are rapidly increasing with the growing use of mobile devices. Exploiting vulnerabilities from devices as well as ... -
Microplastics in different environmental compartments in India: Analytical methods, distribution, associated contaminants and research needs
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)This study aims at reviewing the scientific literature related to microplastic (MP) pollution in various environmental matrices in India and highlighting the research gaps for future research priorities. Currently used ... -
Assessment of potential ecological risk of microplastics in the coastal sediments of India: A meta-analysis
( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)Abundance, chemical composition and ecological risk of microplastics (MPs) in terrestrial and marine environments have merited substantial attention from the research communities. This is the first attempt to comprehend ... -
Recent developments in analytical methods for the assessment of microplastic contamination in the groundwater
( Elsevier , 2022 , Book chapter)Groundwater is the most important source of available freshwater used by more than 2 billion people around the world. Microplastics (MPs) is one of the emerging contaminants in the groundwater. There are several studies ... -
Seasonal variation and spatial distribution of microplastic pellets and their associated contaminants along the central east coast of India
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Microplastic pellets (MPPs) are one of the significant sources of plastic pollution on shorelines worldwide. In this study, for the first time, we have examined the occurrence of MPPs and their spatial and seasonal ... -
PAHs and hopanes in the surface sediments of Qatar coast and their ecological risks: Comparison with regional and global coastal regions
( Elsevier Ltd , 2024 , Article)The distribution, characteristics, sources and ecological risks of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and hopanes in the surface sediments collected along the Qatar coast were investigated. Concentration of ∑14PAHs ... -
A comprehensive review of urban microplastic pollution sources, environment and human health impacts, and regulatory efforts
( Elsevier B.V. , 2024 , Article)Microplastic (MP) pollution in urban environments is a pervasive and complex problem with significant environmental and human health implications. Although studies have been conducted on MP pollution in urban environments, ... -
Focused review on factors affecting martensitic stainless steels and super martensitic stainless steel passive film in the oil and gas field
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article Review)Martensitic and super martensitic stainless steels are widely used in the oil and gas industry for general corrosion mitigation in the presence of sweet corrosion (CO2) and sour corrosion (H2S), providing a cost-effective ... -
Design of a semiconductor photoelectrochemical cells using orange dye and NaCl aqueous solutions
( Elsevier , 2020 , Article)This paper describes a new design of the semitransparent photo-electrochemical cells using the orange dye (C17H17N5O2) and NaCl aqueous solutions. In the proposed design, the semi-transparency is realized by fabrication ... -
High school teachers' perceptions of technology integration in instruction
( Emerald Publishing , 2024 , Article)Purpose: This exploratory research intends to comprehend the perspectives of high school teachers toward incorporating technology in instruction. Design/methodology/approach: Drawing upon Davis's technology acceptance model ...
