Research Units: Recent submissions
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CO2 Reduction to Renewable Hydrocarbon Fuel - Mimicking Natural Photosynthesis
( Springer Nature , 2017 , Article)We report on a wide-range Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigation of the g-C3N4 photocatalysis systems combined with metals/nonmetals, especially those available in plants and involved in the natural photosynthesis ... -
Zero-bias photocurrents in highly-disordered networks of Ge and Si nanowires
( Institute of Physics Publishing , 2015 , Article)Semiconducting nanowire (NW) devices have garnered attention in self-powered electronic and optoelectronic applications. This work explores and exhibits, for the first time for visible light, clear evidence of the zero-biased ... -
Assessing underdeposit corrosion inhibitor performance for carbon steel in CO2/Sulfide environment
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Under deposit corrosion (UDC) that occurs due to the deposition of solid particles, like iron sulfide or organic solids, and CO2 corrosion, cause disasters for pipelines and fluid-handling apparatus. This research investigated ... -
Towards commercialization of self-healing technology in epoxy coatings
( National Assoc. of Corrosion Engineers International , 2015 , Conference)This work is focused on developing viable self-healing coatings especially considering the viability of the coating in a commercial context. With this in mind, finding low cost healing agents, with satisfactory healing and ... -
Encapsulation of tung oil for self-healing coatings in corrosion applications
( American Scientific Publishers , 2015 , Article)Encapsulation of tung oil for use in self-healing applications using urea-formaldehyde as the shell was performed via in-situ polymerization. Microcapsules ranging from 100 to 250 μm with a shell wall thickness of 1.7–2.6 ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of lanthana modified Cu-based catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation to value added products
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)This study deals with the development and evaluation of lanthana promoted Cu-based catalysts for CO2 hydrogenation reaction. The samples were prepared using solution combustion synthesis method. The study demonstrates that ... -
Efficacy of Euphorbia helioscopia in context to a possible connection between antioxidant and antidiabetic activities: a comparative study of different extracts
( Springer Nature , 2021 , Article)Background: Euphorbia helioscopia, conventionally known as sun spurge, has been used as a traditional medicine to treat different diseases owing to its reported antitumor, antiviral and antioxidant activities. Methods: The ... -
Sulpiride Serves, a Substrate for the Gut Microbiome
( International Dose-Response Society , 2021 , Article)In the contemporary research world, the intestinal microbiome is now envisioned as a new body organ. Recently, the gut microbiome represents a new drug target in the gut, since various orthologues of intestinal drug ... -
Detection of paracetamol as substrate of the gut microbiome
( Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , 2019 , Article)Gut microbiome, a new organ; represent targets to alter pharmacokinetics of orally administered drugs. Recently, in vitro trials endorsed the idea that orally administered drugs interact and some of their quantity may be ... -
Association between antioxidant metabolites and N-terminal fragment brain natriuretic peptides in insulin-resistant individuals.
( Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Oxidative stress plays a pivotal role in the development of metabolic syndrome, including heart failure and insulin resistance. The N-terminal fragment of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) has been associated with ... -
Effect of short fibres in the mechanical properties of geopolymer mortar containing oil-contaminated sand
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)Sand contaminated with crude oil is becoming a major environmental issue around the world, while at the same time, fly ash generated by coal-fired power stations is having a detrimental effect on the environment. Previous ... -
Design of highly anti-corrosive electroless plated Ni-P/modified halloysite nanotubes nanocomposite coating
( Elsevier , 2023 , Article)Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs) and their modifications with either NH2 (HNT-NH2) or NH2/Polypyrrole (HNT–NH2–PPy) were electroless-deposited into the NiP matrix for the first time to form NiP/HNT, NiP/HNT-NH2 and NiP/HNT–NH2–PPy ... -
A carbon dot-based clay nanocomposite for efficient heavy metal removal
( Royal Society of Chemistry , 2023 , Article)Carbon dots and their derivatives with fascinating photoluminescence properties have recently attracted tremendous scientific attention. This work describes the preparation of novel fluorescent bentonite clay (B), modified ... -
In situ photopolymerization of acrylamide hydrogel to coat cellulose acetate nanofibers for drug delivery system
( MDPI , 2021 , Article)In this study we developed electrospun cellulose acetate nanofibers (CANFs) that were loaded with a model non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (ibuprofen, Ib) and coated with poly(acrylamide) (poly-AAm) hydrogel ... -
The emerging role of biochar in the carbon materials family for hydrogen production
( Elsevier , 2022 , Article Review)The energy crisis is at the top of global priorities. It left us with an option to progress with highly efficient materials for energy conversion, production, and storage systems. Carbon nano-allotropes have more accessible, ... -
Dimethoxytriazine-Triazole Linked Mesoporous Silica Hybrid Sorbent for Cationic Dyes Adsorption
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2023 , Article)Organic dye has always been considered one of the most serious water pollutants. Therefore, the great challenge nowadays is to synthesize effective adsorbents for removal of these contaminants. Herein, we prepared successfully ... -
Porous Composite Catalysts for the Removal of Water Organic Pollutants: A Materials Chemist Perspective
( Springer Nature , 2024 , Book chapter)This contribution is written from the materials chemist perspective, with a focus on the stepwise design of multicomponent catalytic materials. Two major types of nanocatalyst support are considered: mesoporous silicaMesoporous ... -
Carbon Dioxide Methanation Enabled by Biochar-Nanocatalyst Composite Materials: A Mini-Review
( MDPI , 2024 , Article Review)Due to ever-increasing global warming, the scientific community is concerned with finding immediate solutions to reduce or utilize carbon dioxide (CO2) and convert it in useful compounds. In this context, the reductive ... -
Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites
( Elsevier , 2017 , Book)Clay-Polymer Nanocomposites is a complete summary of the existing knowledge on this topic, from the basic concepts of synthesis and design to their applications in timely topics such as high-performance composites, ... -
Alginate, gelatin, and carboxymethyl cellulose coated nonwoven fabrics containing antimicrobial AgNPs for skin wound healing in rats
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Nonwoven fabrics containing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are widely utilized to assist management of infected wounds and those at risk of infection. However, such materials have varied responses due to their chemical nature. ...
