Article
Veterinary Sciences
Suvi Taponen, Heikki-Tapio Tolli, Paeivi J. Rajala-Schultz
Summary: Mastitis is the most common reason for antimicrobial use in dairy herds. This study in Finland aimed to assess the antimicrobial resistance of staphylococci in mastitic milk samples. The study found that penicillin resistance was the only significant form of antimicrobial resistance among mastitis-causing staphylococci in Finland. Generally, genotypic AMR testing may be a more reliable treatment choice than phenotypic testing.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Meng-Cheng Han, Lan-Lan Zhu, Yan-Mei Li, Feng Wei, Yi Shi
Summary: The Zn2Ti3O8/g-C3N4 composites exhibit excellent electrochemical performance, and the sample with 3 wt% Zn2Ti3O8/g-C3N4 shows the best results, making it a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Rajasree G. Krishnan, Beena Saraswathyamma
Summary: A disposable carbon-based electrochemical sensor was developed for the detection of milk toxicity induced by coumarin, with high selectivity and sensitivity.
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cassiano Cunha de Souza, Guilherme Figueira Alves, Thalles Pedrosa Lisboa, Maria Auxiliadora Costa Matos, Renato Camargo Matos
Summary: This study presents a simple process for manufacturing a paper electrode for electroanalytical quantification of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin in food samples, showing improved electrochemical performance and wide linear working range. The method exhibited excellent precision and accuracy in monitoring ciprofloxacin in spiked samples of honey, whole and skim milk, making the paper sensor a promising tool for food control analysis.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wondimeneh Dubale Adane, Bhagwan Singh Chandravanshi, Merid Tessema
Summary: In this study, a environmentally friendly, selective, and sensitive electrochemical sensor was developed for the simultaneous determination of tinidazole (TIN) and chloramphenicol (CAP). The proposed sensor showed excellent performance with a wide linear range and low detection limits, and demonstrated remarkable selectivity, repeatability, and long-term stability. The sensor was successfully applied to simultaneously determine TIN and CAP in food samples.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2023)
Article
Microbiology
Marte Ekeland Fergestad, Fabrice Touzain, Sarne De Vliegher, Anneleen De Visscher, Damien Thiry, Cyrille Ngassam Tchamba, Jacques G. Mainil, Trine L'Abee-Lund, Yannick Blanchard, Yngvild Wasteson
Summary: Staphylococci, including Staphylococcus aureus and non-aureus staphylococci (NAS), exhibit significant differences in virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes in intramammary infections in bovines, with NAS frequently showing antimicrobial resistance genes, while S. aureus contains more virulence genes. Sequencing various staphylococcal isolates provides insights into the genetic basis for virulence and antimicrobial resistance in bovine staphylococci, especially the less studied NAS, contributing to further research on the mechanisms of these bacteria in bovine intramammary infections.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Abbas Pourtaghi, Arash Mohammadinejad, Mitra Asgharian Rezaee, Mohammad Reza Saberi, Vahideh Sadat Motamedshariaty, Seyed Ahmad Mohajeri
Summary: In this study, a polymeric powder derived from methacrylic acid and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate was used as a highly selective sorbent in a molecularly imprinted solid-phase extraction cartridge to extract penicillin G from milk samples. Detection was carried out using high performance liquid chromatography. The method was successfully applied to quantify penicillin G residue in commercial pasteurized milk samples, achieving relative recoveries of 81-90% with a relative standard deviation of 2.14-4.35%.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DAIRY TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Bhawna Sobti, Ameera Hamad Ali Aljneibi, Haleimah Ahmed Abdulla Seraidy, Alya Ali Hilal Alnaqbi, Basma Al Zain, Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Fathalla Hamed, Afaf Kamal-Eldin
Summary: This study showed that adding sodium alginate or pectin at intermediate levels can produce palatable camel milk labans with a satisfactory viscous consistency. The addition of these hydrocolloids improved the rheological properties of the labans and enhanced their structural and sensory properties.
JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Atul Kapoor, Varnika, Pratibha, Jaspreet Kaur Rajput, Dinesh Singh, Nikhil Kumar, Jigyasa
Summary: In this study, a novel ternary nanocomposite Bi2O3@MWCNT@g-C3N4 was developed for electrochemical detection of Riboflavin. The synthesized material exhibited impressive electrocatalytic response, broad linear detection range, and good stability and repeatability.
JOURNAL OF FOOD COMPOSITION AND ANALYSIS
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Mohammad Reza Baezzat, Zeinab Pourghobadi, Roghiyeh Pourghobadi
Summary: A novel sensor based on Carbon Ionic Liquid Electrode and TiO2 Nano-Particles was developed for the determination of penicillin G potassium. The sensor showed a linear response and high recoveries for PGK detection in various samples.
MATERIALS CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Kuppusamy Annadurai, Velayutham Sudha, Govindhasamy Murugadoss, Rangasamy Thangamuthu
Summary: Nickel oxide modified glassy carbon electrode was successfully used for the electrochemical sensing of 4-acetaminophen, demonstrating high sensitivity and low limit of detection. The sensor showed wide detection range, good stability, selectivity, and antifouling properties, with successful application in real samples for the determination of 4-acetaminophen.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Hongshuo Chen, Haibin Liu, Chuanjin Cui, Wensi Zhang, Yueming Zuo
Summary: A label-free biosensor for Brucella detection was successfully constructed using recombinant protein G/gold nanoparticles/graphene oxide modification. The biosensor showed a wide linear range, low detection limit, acceptable reproducibility and stability, and achieved high spiked recovery rate in actual samples.
JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY-MYSORE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Vinicius D. Silva, Rafael A. Raimundo, Thiago A. Simoes, Francisco J. A. Loureiro, Duncan P. Fagg, Marco A. Morales, Daniel A. Macedo, Eliton S. Medeiros
Summary: This study introduces an efficient method to produce nickel-nickel oxide nanoparticles embedded in carbon nanofibers by solution blow spinning process, demonstrating good dispersion and performance enhancement.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Subash Vetri Selvi, Umamaheshwari Rajaji, Shen-Ming Chen, J. Nimita Jebaranjitham
Summary: A floret-like Mn doped SnO anchored on rGO modified GCE was developed for efficient detection of the prophylactic drug DMZ, with enhanced electrochemical performance, stability, and reproducibility. The nanocomposite-based electrode showed linear response towards DMZ over a wide concentration range and a low-level detection limit, and was effectively employed to detect DMZ in spiked samples of water, egg, and milk.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammad-Hadi Karimi-Harandi, Mehdi Shabani-Nooshabadi, Rozhin Darabi
Summary: A novel carbon paste electrode modified with ZIF-8/g-C3N4/RGO nanocomposite is used for high sensitive simultaneous determination of CIT and SEL. The electrode exhibits low detection limits and wide linear ranges, and shows good analytical performance in real samples.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
J. R. Jessy Michla, Nagarajan Rajini, Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail, T. Ram Prabhu, Faruq Mohammad, Suchart Siengchin, M. P. Indira Devi
Summary: This study investigates the effects of varying nitriding temperatures on the corrosion resistance of additively manufactured 17-4 PH steels. The results indicate that the best corrosion resistance is achieved at 580℃, possibly due to the formation of passive oxide layer and nitrogen-rich precipitates on the surface.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Faruq Mohammad, Ibrahim Birma Bwatanglang, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Jilani Purusottapatnam Shaik, Hissah Hamad Al-Tilasi, Ahmed A. Soleiman
Summary: The surface chemical properties of ZnO nanoparticles (NPs) coated with different surfactant biomolecules were investigated to control toxicity-induced potentials. Changes in particle sizes, morphology, zeta potential, and hydrodynamic size were observed. Surface functionalization significantly altered the surface structures and functional groups of the ZnO NPs. Cell viability was between 70% and 95% for the surface-functionalized NPs, with lower percentages of apoptotic cells and reduced reactive oxygen species compared to pure ZnO NPs. The surfactant-ZnO NPs also slowed down DNA fragmentation and retained mitochondrial membrane integrity. The study highlights the importance of choosing suitable surface ligands for ZnO NPs in biomedical applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Zulaiha Abdul Rahim, Nor Azah Yusof, Suhainie Ismail, Faruq Mohammad, Jaafar Abdullah, Norizah Abdul Rahman, Lawal Abubakar, Ahmed A. Soleiman
Summary: In this study, nanosized molecularly imprinted polymer (nanoMIP) particles were synthesized via a miniemulsion polymerization strategy for the selective recognition of Penicillin G element, a beta-lactam antibiotic (PenG-nanoMIP). The PenG-nanoMIP probe was developed using a mixture of the functional monomer methacrylic acid (MAA) and crosslinking agent ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA). The PenG-nanoMIP particles were obtained with an average diameter of 60-70 nm through the emulsification of the pre-polymerization mixture into miniemulsion via sonication. Furthermore, batch rebinding tests revealed that PenG-nanoMIP 2 exhibited the highest binding capacity of 4.37 mg/g compared to PenG-nanoMIP 1 and PenG-nanoMIP 3 with binding capacities of 3.33 mg/g and 3.62 mg/g, respectively.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Metallurgy & Metallurgical Engineering
J. R. Jessy Michla, Rajini Nagarajan, Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail, T. Ramprabhu, Suchart Siengchin, M. P. Indiradevi, Faruq Mohammad
Summary: The corrosion behaviors of additively manufactured nitrided 17-4 PH steels in different environments were studied. The influence of nitriding on corrosion resistance in 3.5 wt.% sodium chloride (NaCl) and 0.5 M sodium sulphate (Na2SO4) environments was investigated. The nitrided 17-4 PH at 580 degrees C showed the best corrosion resistance due to the homogeneous distribution of chromium and iron in the form of nitrides (CrN and Fe3-4N) on the surface along with other compounds.
TRANSACTIONS OF THE INDIAN INSTITUTE OF METALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ibrahim Birma Bwatanglang, Samuel T. T. Magili, Faruq Mohammad, Hamad A. A. Al-Lohedan, Ahmed A. A. Soleiman
Summary: The present study synthesized chitosan-silica/calcium carbonate (CS-SiO2/CaCO3) nanocomposites using waste eggshells and rice husks as natural sources. The adsorbents were characterized and showed a particle size range of 10-50 nm. Structural changes before and after the adsorption of E. coli were observed. The adsorption efficiency of CS-SiO2/CaCO3 nanocomposites for E. coli was about 80% after 35 minutes of incubation. The kinetics of adsorption followed the Langmuir isotherm model, with an adsorption capacity of 3.18 x 10(1) (CFU E. coil per gram of CS-SiO2/CaCO3). The synthesized bioadsorbent demonstrated potential for reducing the risk of pathogens in water.
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Aravind Dhandapani, Senthilkumar Krishnasamy, Rajini Nagarajan, Anto Dilip Albert Selvaraj, Senthil Muthu Kumar Thiagamani, Chandrasekar Muthukumar, Faruq Mohammad, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Sikiru Oluwarotimi Ismail
Summary: A new hybrid fabrication technique was introduced to manufacture composite laminates consisting of glass fiber, carbon fiber, and ABS as the matrix. The fabricated composite laminates were tested for wear at different velocities and loads. The results showed that GF/ABS samples had the lowest wear loss at 5 N and a velocity of 4 m/s, while GF/CF/ABS hybrid samples had the lowest coefficient of friction at 4 m/s. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed the adhesion behavior between fibers and matrix. These composite materials are widely used in various applications due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and resistance to wear.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jayant Giri, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Faruq Mohammad, Ahmed A. Soleiman, Rajkumar Chadge, Chetan Mahatme, Neeraj Sunheriya, Pallavi Giri, Dhananjay Mutyarapwar, Shreya Dhapke
Summary: Ventilation mode is a crucial ventilator setting selected by knowledgeable critical care therapists. This study aims to create a deployable model for selecting appropriate ventilation mode using machine learning. Patient data is used to create a data frame with feature columns and an output column. Six machine learning algorithms were compared, and the Random-Forest Algorithm showed the highest precision and accuracy in predicting ventilation modes. Machine learning techniques, including deep learning, can also be used for adjusting other settings in mechanical ventilation.
BIOENGINEERING-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Kalpana Patidar, Balram Ambade, Faruq Mohammad, Ahmed A. Soleimanc
Summary: The study investigates the seasonal variation, potential sources, risk analysis, and exposure of heavy metals on microplastics in surface water and sediments of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers in India. It found that microplastic concentration varied in water from 6.7 to 22.3 item/L and in sediments from 30.3 to 364.3 items/kg. Black, blue, red, and white were the apparent colors of microplastics, and the most common polymers found were polyvinyl Chloride, polypropylene, and polyester.
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF THE EARTH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shrikanta Shankar Sethi, Balram Ambade, Faruq Mohammad, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Ahmed A. Soleiman
Summary: This study examines the effects of treated wastewater irrigation on agricultural soils in water-scarce regions, focusing on the presence and accumulation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The research finds 16 different PAHs in the soils, with harmful impacts on ecosystems and human health. Petroleum combustion, vehicular emissions, as well as coal, grass, or wood combustion are identified as the primary sources of PAH contamination. Clay, silt, pH show a negative correlation with PAH concentrations, while total organic carbon (TOC), sand display a significant positive relationship with PAHs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Manoj Nikam, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Faruq Mohammad, Surekha Khetree, Vinayak Patil, Girish Lonare, Firdos Jahan Khan, Govind Jagatap, Jayant P. Giri, Ankit D. Oza, Manoj Kumar, Rajkumar B. Chadge, Ahmed A. Soleiman
Summary: Glass-fibre-reinforced plastic (GFRP) is popular for various applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, stiffness, fatigue resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion, and tailorable properties. Milling GFRP composites is challenging because of their heterogeneous nature and two-phase structure which result in high cutting forces and delamination. A statistical experiment using the Taguchi design of experiments was conducted to investigate the effect of machining settings on GFRP composite performance metrics.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
A. Udhayakumar, K. Mayandi, N. Rajini, R. Kanniga Devi, M. Muthukannan, M. Murali, Sikiru O. Ismail, Faruq Mohammad, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan
Summary: The increasing global need for sustainability in product development has led to the exploration of natural fibers as a suitable reinforcement in polymer matrixes. In this study, a novel fiber reinforcement was extracted from the stem of the Cryptostegia grandiflora plant and chemically treated. The treated fibers showed improved properties, indicating their potential as a better reinforcement element in polymers. The chemically treated Cryptostegia grandiflora fibers can be used to make composites for structural applications.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lawal Abubakar, Nor Azah Yusof, Abdul Halim Abdullah, Faruq Mohammad, Mohd Hanif Wahid, Suhainie Ismail, Zulaiha Abdul Rahim, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan, Ahmed A. Soleiman
Summary: Due to the release of hazardous heavy metals, water pollution is a major challenge. In this study, a novel MIP/NC nanocomposite was synthesized and evaluated for the adsorption of Hg(II). The nanocomposite exhibited high adsorption effectiveness and its performance was evaluated against various factors. It showed potential for selective removal of Hg(II) and the recovery of mercury from condensate.
Article
Polymer Science
Ibrahim Birma Bwatanglang, Faruq Mohammad, John Nahadi Janet, Wasmia Mohammed Dahan, Hamad A. A. Al-Lohedan, Ahmed A. A. Soleiman
Summary: In this study, the biosorption capacity of TMC-ZnO nanocomposite for the removal of E. coli in water was tested, and it was found to be highly efficient. The physicochemical properties and adsorption kinetics of the composite were also described in detail. An in-depth mechanistic pathway was proposed based on FTIR analysis.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Raju Suresh Kumar, Dhaifallah M. Al-thamili, Khloud Ibrahim Al-Shemaimari, Faruq Mohammad, Mohamad Altaf, Rashid Ayub
Summary: Eight new functionalized spirooxindole-pyrrolizidine heterocyclic hybrids have been synthesized and characterized. The compound with no substitution on the aryl rings displayed the highest anticancer activity. The most active compounds were further tested for toxicity effects and their impact on cell viability was investigated by assaying free radicals, apoptosis, and caspases.
JOURNAL OF KING SAUD UNIVERSITY SCIENCE
(2024)
