Article
Environmental Sciences
Durai Mani, Duraisamy Elango, Latifah A. Al-Humaid, S. Ragupathy, Palaniyappan Jayanthi, Young -Ho Ahn, A. Priyadharsan, Nora Dahmash Al-Dahmash
Summary: Groundnut shell activated carbon (GNSAC) was prepared from groundnut shells using KOH at 600°C in a N2 atmosphere. The properties of the produced GNSAC were examined using various analytical techniques. It was found that an activating temperature of 600°C and an impregnation ratio of 1:1 were optimal for achieving the highest surface area. The optimized GNSAC showed promising adsorption efficiency for the removal of methylene blue dye.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Noor Ul Alamin, Amir Sada Khan, Asma Nasrullah, Jibran Iqbal, Zahoor Ullah, Israf Ud Din, Nawshad Muhammad, Shahan Zeb Khan
Summary: A cost-effective and sustainable activated carbon based on Calligonum polygonoides biomass was successfully synthesized and used in carbon-alginate beads for the adsorption of methylene blue dye. The fabricated beads demonstrated high adsorption capability and efficiency for the removal of cationic dyes from wastewater, even after recycling.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Van Thuan Le, Thi Kieu Ngan Tran, Nguyen Khoa Dang, Van Dat Doan, Vy Anh Tran, Yasser Vasseghian, Tejraj M. Aminabhavi
Summary: The recycling and reuse of biomass wastes, such as spent coffee grounds (SCGs), have gained attention due to their economic and environmental benefits. This study successfully utilized SCGs to prepare Mn3O4/activated carbon nanocomposites (Mn3O4/AC) for the adsorption of methylene blue (MB). The results showed high adsorption efficiency, reusability, and stability of the Mn3O4/AC composite, making it a promising material for wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yi Fang, Qiang Liu, Siming Zhu
Summary: In this study, a cellulose-based composite hydrogel C/SA/Fe was prepared and its adsorption performance for methylene blue dye was investigated. The modified hydrogel showed improved adsorption capacity, with chemisorption being the dominant mechanism. Thermodynamic analysis indicated that the adsorption by the hydrogel was exothermic, and the adsorption capacity remained nearly unchanged after multiple cycles.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fazal Haq, Mehwish Kiran, Sampath Chinnam, Arshad Farid, Rizwan Ullah Khan, Ghazanfar Ullah, Ahmed Muteb Aljuwayid, Mohamed A. Habila, Muhammad Mubashir
Summary: Novel starch phosphate grafted polyvinyl imidazole (StP-g-PIMDZs) was synthesized by attaching a phosphate group to starch polymer and grafting 1-vinyl imidazole onto the backbone of starch phosphate. The modified starches showed diminished crystallinity and increased thermal stability. They also exhibited high adsorption capacity for methylene blue dye, with StP-g-PIMDZ 3 achieving a maximum removal percentage of 95.4%. The adsorption process followed a pseudo second order kinetic model and Langmuir adsorption isotherm, and was thermodynamically feasible, spontaneous, endothermic, and favored chemi-sorption mechanism.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Laila M. Alshandoudi, Said R. Alkindi, Tariq Y. Alhatmi, Asaad F. Hassan
Summary: Zinc chloride-activated carbon and nano zinc oxide/activated carbon composite were synthesized from date palm fronds as a green material. The NZAC sample exhibited the highest pore volume, specific surface area, and pH(PZC). In adsorption isotherm tests, NZAC showed the highest adsorption capacity for methylene blue. The thermodynamic analysis revealed that the adsorption process of MB onto NZAC was favorable, spontaneous, physisorption, and endothermic.
BIOMASS CONVERSION AND BIOREFINERY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wishal Zia Durrani, Asma Nasrullah, Amir Sada Khan, Taghreed M. Fagieh, Esraa M. Bakhsh, Kalsoom Akhtar, Sher Bahadar Khan, Israf Ud Din, Muhammad Azam Khan, Awais Bokhari
Summary: In this study, activated carbon was prepared from date palm and incorporated with alginate to prepare a membrane for adsorption of methylene blue. The experimental results showed that the membrane had high adsorption efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity for methylene blue.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Panuwat Lawtae, Chaiyot Tangsathitkulchai
Summary: Mesoporous activated carbon produced from longan seed biomass through CO2 physical activation showed superior adsorption kinetics and capacity in removing methylene blue, with high specific surface area and pore volume. Regardless of the initial pH, the mesoporous carbon achieved a maximum adsorption capacity of 1000 mg/g.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muzdalfa Almas, Amir Sada Khan, Asma Nasrullah, Israf Ud Din, Taghreed M. Fagieh, Esraa M. Bakhsh, Kalsoom Akhtar, Sher Bahadar Khan, Shahan Zeb Khan, Abrar Inayat
Summary: Local clay-alginate beads loaded with sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) have been prepared and investigated as an effective adsorbent for methylene blue (MB) adsorption. The beads exhibit high adsorption efficiency and recyclability, making them a promising adsorbent for MB extraction.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yavuz Gokce, Savas Yaglikci, Emine Yagmur, Anthony Banford, Zeki Aktas
Summary: The study focused on preparing activated carbon from low rank Rawdon coal using chemical activation, and investigated the effects of demineralisation on the adsorption capacities of the activated carbons. The results showed that activated carbons produced from demineralised and pre-carbonised samples had higher surface areas and better adsorption capacities than those from raw coal.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Betul Tuba Gemici, Handan Ucun Ozel, Halil Baris Ozel
Summary: In this study, the removal of methylene blue dye using forest wastes, specifically white willow and weeping willow, through the adsorption method was investigated. The study determined the optimal adsorption conditions, the most suitable kinetic model, and the thermodynamic feasibility of the biosorption process. The results showed that both adsorbents are highly effective in removing methylene blue.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lana S. Maia, Leticia D. Duizit, Fernanda R. Pinhatio, Daniella R. Mulinari
Summary: This study shows that using banana peel waste to produce activated carbon is an effective method for removing methylene blue from water. The activated carbon exhibited a well-developed pore structure with a high adsorption capacity, especially at an initial concentration of 25 mg L-1, reaching a maximum adsorption capacity of 232.5 mg g(-1). The banana peel waste proves to be a promising resource for producing efficient adsorbents.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Qianyu Wang, Emmanuel Oluwaseyi Fagbohun, Houkun Zhu, Abid Hussain, Fang Wang, Yanbin Cui
Summary: A novel magnetic asphalt-based activated carbon (MAAC) was prepared by a facile one-step method, and its adsorption performance for methylene blue (MB) was investigated. The MAAC showed a micro/mesoporous structure and had abundant oxygen functional groups on its surface, as well as uniformly dispersed zero-valent iron. Batch adsorption tests revealed that the MAAC had a maximum adsorption capacity of 710 mg/g for MB and exhibited good regeneration stability. These findings suggest that the MAAC could be a promising adsorbent for treating organic wastewater.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Pooja Dhiman, Amit Kumar, Garima Rana, Gaurav Sharma
Summary: In recent years, there has been increasing interest in using photocatalysts for the removal of organic pollutants in wastewater. This study successfully fabricated magnetic Co0.75Zn0.25Fe2O4/g-C3N4 nano hybrids for wastewater treatment and validated their structure through various characterization techniques. Different ferrite/graphitic carbon nitride ratios were used to synthesize the catalysts, and the optimal one exhibited excellent degradation efficiency for methylene blue removal. The integration of both components in the nanohybrid favored charge separation and efficient charge transport, resulting in high photo degradation efficiency.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Burcu Gunes, Yannick Jaquet, Laura Sanchez, Rebecca Pumarino, Declan McGlade, Brid Quilty, Anne Morrissey, Zahra Gholamvand, Kieran Nolan, Jenny Lawler
Summary: The study prepared crosslinked calcium alginate-graphene oxide beads and activated them for removal of organic pollutants, showing high adsorption capacities and adaptability. The activated beads exhibited good adsorption performance, with fitting accuracy and thermodynamic parameters playing important roles in the adsorption process.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Israa Othman, Priyabrata Pal, Mohammad Abu Haija, Shadi W. Hassan, Basim Abu-Jdayil, Baraa AlKhateeb, Fawzi Banat
Summary: This study extracted crystalline nanocellulose from date palm seeds as a raw material and successfully removed the amorphous phase of cellulose using a stepwise treatment approach. The nanocellulose exhibited good thermal stability and showed potential for various industrial and domestic applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
J. Jayachitra, J. Richards Joshua, A. Balamurugan, N. Sivakumar, V. Sharmila, S. Shanavas, Mohammad Abu Haija, Mir Waqas Alam, Amal BaQais
Summary: The high cost and scarcity of Li resources have led to the high cost of energy storage devices. Therefore, a cost effective and high performance electrode is needed for energy storage applications. Na based electrodes can replace Li ion batteries due to the higher availability of Na. By using Na instead of Li, the cost of energy storage devices can be reduced. In this study, a high performance electrode, O3-NaFeO2 (NIO), was prepared using a two-step hydrothermal assisted solid-state method. However, the battery performance of NaFeO2 suffers from capacity decay during long term cycling. To address this issue, naturally derived sucrose from sugarcane was prepared to increase the electrochemical performance of Ac carbon coated NaFeO2 (AC Coated NIO). The AC Coated NIO electrode delivered a capacity of about 131 mAh g-1 at 80 mA g-1, with a retention capacity of about 92% after 100 cycles. This electrochemical action of the current electrode can pave the way for cost effective and highly performing Na ion electrode development for energy storage devices.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Priyabrata Pal, Shadi W. Hasan, Mohammad Abu Haija, Mika Sillanpaa, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Colloidal gas aphrons (CGAs) are highly stable, micrometer-sized bubbles encapsulated by surfactant multilayers. They have various properties that make them ideal for biotechnological applications, particularly in the recovery of biomolecules. Experimental results have shown that CGA-based recovery is primarily determined by electrostatic or hydrophobic interactions with polyphenols, proteins, yeast, and other biological molecules. Knowledge transfer is crucial for commercializing CGA-based bio-product recovery.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Anjali Achazhiyath Edathil, Israa Othman, Priyabrata Pal, Fawzi Banat
Summary: In this study, a series of interpenetrating network (IPN) nanocomposite hydrogels were synthesized and used for the simultaneous adsorption of TOA and heavy metals chromium and iron in order to purify contaminated lean MDEA solvents.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
G. Bharath, K. Rambabu, Bayan Alqassem, Pranay P. Morajkar, Mohammad Abu Haija, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Two-dimensional (2D) tungsten sulfide (2D WS2) photoelectrocatalysts with a tunable band gap and large surface area were fabricated using organosulfur sources. Citrate stabilized Au nanodots were incorporated into the 2D WS2 nanosheets to reduce charge carrier recombination. The Au-WS2 photoanodes showed high oxidation efficiency for phenol and As(III) under visible light illumination.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aya Aboukhater, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat, Israa Othman, Muhammad Ashraf Sabri, Bharath Govindan
Summary: In this study, Ni1-xPdx alloyed nanostructures were synthesized as catalysts for the electrocatalytic conversion of furfural. The results showed that alloyed catalysts exhibited superior electrocatalytic activity for furfural conversion, and the selectivity of hydrogenated products could be tuned by adjusting experimental parameters.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
G. Bharath, Chao Liu, Fawzi Banat, Anuj Kumar, Abdul Hai, Ashok Kumar Nadda, Vijai Kumar Gupta, Mohammad Abu Haija, Jayaraman Balamurugan
Summary: In this study, highly efficient gold-tungsten sulfide-anchored reduced graphene oxides (Au-WS2@RGO) were developed as photoelectrocatalysts for the reduction of nitrogen to ammonia (NH3). The Au-WS2@RGO exhibited remarkable NH3 production rates, ultrahigh NH3 yield, long durability, and prolonged lifetime of photo-carriers. It outperformed state-of-the-art NRR catalysts even in atmospheric air and shows potential in urea fertilizer production.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Salma S. Syed, Liyamol Jacob, G. Bharath, Mohammed Abu Haija, Anupama Kaushik, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Ultra-small gold nanoparticles were successfully synthesized for the efficient degradation of 4-nitrophenol in wastewater by absorbing visible and near-infrared light. The gold photocathode exhibited high electrochemical activity and successfully reduced 4-nitrophenol under VIS-NIR light irradiation. The photocathode completely reduced 4-nitrophenol in wastewater within 35 minutes. This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the photoelectrochemical process in degrading organic compounds in wastewater.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
G. Bharath, Abdul Hai, K. Rambabu, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Polyaniline decorated date seed-derived activated carbon (PANI-DSAC) was used as an electrode for capacitive deionization of Fe2+ and Cu2+ ions in synthetic mining wastewater, achieving a 99% recovery of the metal ions. The redox reactions and electro-sorption mechanism of multiple metal ions were demonstrated. The recovered metal ions were then converted to CuFe2O4/CFs-DSAC and successfully used as a photocathode for CO2 reduction.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohamed Abboud, Reem S. S. Alnefaie, Asla A. A. AL-Zahrani, Nabil Al-Zaqri, Mohammad Abu Haija, Azza Al-Ghamdi, Mabkhoot Alsaiari, Mohammed Jalalah, Omeer Albormani, Mohamed S. S. Hamdy
Summary: A simple and efficient method was reported to prepare highly efficient and reusable NiO@SBA-15 nanocatalysts for cyclohexane oxidation. The nanocatalysts showed high dispersion of NiO NPs in SBA-15 and exhibited the highest catalytic activity with meta-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid as the oxidant. Compared to other catalysts, NiO@SBA-15 achieved a conversion rate of 75-99% for cyclohexane. The catalytic activity was maintained during five successive cycles.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Khadija Farousha, Vengatesan M. Rangaraj, K. Rambabu, Mohammad Abu Haija, Fawzi Banat
Summary: Encapsulating natural bioactive compounds in porous support allows for sustained release of antioxidants and antimicrobial substances. In this study, date seed extract (DSE) was successfully encapsulated in mesoporous silica matrix (MCM-41) with an encapsulation efficiency of 91%. The DSE@MCM-41 nanocarrier demonstrated sustained release of antioxidants, extended shelf life of food, and significant and sustained bactericidal effect against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Bharath Govindan, Muhammad Ashraf Sabri, Abdul Hai, Fawzi Banat, Mohammad Abu Haija
Summary: The new era of nanomedicine offers significant opportunities for cancer diagnostics and treatment, with the potential of multifunctional magnetic nanomaterials as specific carriers for drugs and imaging agents. In addition, artificial intelligence can optimize material properties and enhance the effectiveness of therapeutic agents in cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Manikandan Velayutham, Purabi Sarkar, Kanchana M. Karuppiah, Priyadharsan Arumugam, Shanavas Shajahan, Mohammad Abu Haija, Tansir Ahamad, Mariadhas Valan Arasu, Naif Abdullah Al-Dhabi, Ki-Choon Choi, Ajay Guru, Jesu Arockiaraj
Summary: Breast cancer is a common and deadly disease in women. Current treatment options such as surgery, chemotherapy, hormone treatments, and radiation have adverse side effects. Peptide-based drugs, derived from biological toxins, have shown potential therapeutic effects against various diseases including cancer. This study reports on the invitro anticancer effect of a short peptide, PS9, derived from an aquatic fungus. PS9 inhibited the proliferation of MCF-7 cells by regulating reactive oxygen species (ROS) and apoptotic pathways. It showed dose-dependent activity and is non-toxic in vitro and in vivo zebrafish larvae. PS9 has the potential to be an effective anticancer drug.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Balaji Chettiannan, Arun Kumar Srinivasan, Gowdhaman Arumugam, Shanavas Shajahan, Mohammad Abu Haija, Ramesh Rajendran
Summary: In this study, alpha-MnO2 nanoflower-incorporated zinc-terephthalate MOFs (MnO2@Zn-MOFs) were successfully synthesized as electrode materials for supercapacitors. The synthesized material exhibited higher specific capacitance and improved cycle stability compared to pure Zn-BDC and alpha-MnO2. The enhanced performance can be attributed to the inclusion of MnO2, which increased the number of reactive sites and improved redox activity. Additionally, an asymmetric supercapacitor using MnO2@Zn-MOF as the anode showed a high energy density and good cycle stability.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Israa Othman, Fawzi Banat, Shadi W. Hasan, Cyril Aubry, Sundaramurthy Suresh, Mika Sillanpaa, Mohammad Abu Haija
Summary: CuFe2O4 nanoparticles were synthesized and immobilized on sepiolite fibers and graphene oxide sheets to produce a CuFe2O4/sepiolite/GO (CFSG) nanocomposite. The synthesized CFSG nanocomposite showed good adsorptive removal of Pb-(II) and Cd-(II) heavy metal ions from aqueous solutions. The CuFe2O4 nanoparticles on the CFSG surface facilitated the adsorption process through electrostatic interaction and complexation processes.
