Review
Environmental Sciences
Arindam Malakar, Sushil R. Kanel, Chittaranjan Ray, Daniel D. Snow, Mallikarjuna N. Nadagouda
Summary: Nanomaterials, both natural and synthetic, are regularly introduced into the environment. While natural NMs make up the majority, the usage of synthetic NMs across various fields poses potential environmental risks. Understanding the behavior of NMs in different environmental conditions and their impact on human health is crucial for future research and environmental protection.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Barbara Wojcik, Ewa Sawosz, Jaroslaw Szczepaniak, Barbara Strojny, Malwina Sosnowska, Karolina Daniluk, Marlena Zielinska-Gorska, Jasmina Balaban, Andre Chwalibog, Mateusz Wierzbicki
Summary: Pancreatic cancer is difficult to cure due to its asymptomatic development and drug resistance. This study evaluated the toxic properties of various nanomaterials against human pancreatic adenocarcinoma cell lines, revealing diamond as the most cytotoxic material. Graphene oxide and diamond had different effects on pro-inflammatory proteins levels in cancer cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Yucheng Zhou, Jiajun He, Ruoxi Chen, Xiaodong Li
Summary: This article provides an overview of the recent advances in biomass-derived graphene and CNTs and their applications in electrochemistry, photocatalysis, and water purification, offering new avenues for innovative ecosystems and opportunities.
MATERIALS TODAY SUSTAINABILITY
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Farhad Daneshvar, Steve Hankin, Gordon Fern, Hengxi Chen, Tan Zhang, Rob Aitken, Hung-Jue Sue
Summary: Growing research interests in engineered nanomaterials pose safety risks to students and workers, requiring monitoring and control of potential nanoparticle release during processing.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jesus Antonio Carlos Cornelio, Edwin Espinel Blanco, Javier Lara Romero, Juan Sebastian Rudas, Gustavo Suarez Guerrero, Alejandro Toro, Lina Marcela Hoyos-Palacio
Summary: Carbon nanotubes were synthesized and functionalized with molybdenum disulfide nanoparticles. The functionalized nanotubes showed variations in crystal structure, chemical composition, and thermal response, indicating potential use in diverse engineering fields.
DIAMOND AND RELATED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Muthu Thiruvengadam, Govindasamy Rajakumar, Venkata Swetha, Mohammad Azam Ansari, Saad Alghamdi, Mazen Almehmadi, Mustafa Halawi, Lakshmanan Kungumadevi, Vaishnavi Raja, Sulthana Sabura Sarbudeen, Saranya Madhavan, Maksim Rebezov, Mohammad Ali Shariati, Alexandr Sviderskiy, Konstantin Bogonosov
Summary: Nanotechnology has advanced rapidly with a focus on nanostructures, particularly in the development of sensors. Carbon nanotubes, considered the kings of nanomaterials, have unique characteristics and diverse applications in fields such as nanotechnology and medical diagnostics.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengda Wang, Fei Chen, Guilin Zhuang, Kang Wei, Tianyun Chen, Xinyu Zhang, Chunhua Chen, Pingwu Du
Summary: In this paper, the design and synthesis of a novel all-carbon conjugated polymeric segment of single-walled carbon nanotubes (poly(cyclo-para-phenylene) (PCPP)) and its first application as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries were reported. The as-synthesized PCPP was characterized by Raman spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and other spectroscopies. The electrochemical characterization results showed the suitability of PCPP as an anode material for lithium-ion batteries. Theoretical calculations indicated the unique structural and physical properties of PCPP. The realization of PCPP expanded the scope of bottom-up synthesis of uniform carbon nanotube segments and their potential applications as new materials for lithium-ion batteries.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Sivasubramanian Manikandan, Natchimuthu Karmegam, Ramasamy Subbaiya, Guruviah Karthiga Devi, Ramaswamy Arulvel, Balasubramani Ravindran, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi
Summary: Global water supply is facing challenges due to population growth, climate change, and water quality degradation. Nanotechnology is needed for integrated water management, utilizing nanomaterials to remove toxic ions and pollutants, with nanomembranes playing a key role in water treatment.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Xirui Wang, Gad Licht, Xinye Liu, Stuart Licht
Summary: Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) possess exceptional mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties. However, their high synthesis cost has limited their widespread use. This study demonstrates a method of synthesizing CNTs from CO2 using electrolysis, which not only reduces synthesis cost but also consumes CO2 as a means of addressing climate change.
ADVANCED SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Eduardo Anaya-Plaza, Ahmed Shaukat, Inka Lehtonen, Mauri A. Kostiainen
Summary: The strategy of combining biomolecules and synthetic components to develop biohybrids is becoming increasingly popular for preparing highly customized and biocompatible functional materials， allowing the excellent properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) to be applied to biomedical applications. The resulting well-defined composites of CNTs conjugated with relevant biomolecules enable the exploitation of nanoscale properties at the micro- and macroscale, with potential applications in tissue engineering, sensors, and wearable electronics. This review presents the underlying chemistry behind the CNT-based biohybrid materials and discusses the future directions of the field.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Tathagata Srimani, Jianfu Ding, Andrew Yu, Pritpal Kanhaiya, Christian Lau, Rebecca Ho, Jefford Humes, Christopher T. Kingston, Patrick R. L. Malenfant, Max M. Shulaker
Summary: This study investigates the impact of CNT synthesis sources and polymer additives on the electrical performance of transistors and determines the best combination. It also achieves high-purity CNT solution through electrical measurements.
ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yuting Peng, Bosen Guo, Wenda Wang, Peng Yu, Zhiping Wu, Lishu Shao, Weihua Luo
Summary: In this study, lignin was modified using small-molecule nitrogen-containing compounds and transformed into nitrogen-doped lignin-based carbon nanotubes (L-NCNTs) through pyrolysis. The morphology of nitrogen in L-NCNTs was influenced by the modification of lignin, promoting the selectivity of pyridine-N. Defects and pyridinic-N structure enhanced the photothermal properties of L-NCNTs. The L-NCNTs exhibited a photothermal conversion efficiency of 58.8% after 5 minutes of 808 nm laser irradiation, and showed good biocompatibility for potential use as photothermal agents in drug delivery systems.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Goksu Ozcelikay, Leyla Karadurmus, Selva Bilge, Ali Sinag, Sibel A. Ozkan
Summary: Pharmaceutical and food pollutants pose a threat to global health. Traditional analytical methods have limitations, leading to the development of new analysis methods such as electrochemical sensors. 2D carbon nanomaterials, particularly graphene and carbon nanotubes, are widely used in the development of sensors for pesticide determination. This review focuses on the importance of 2D nanomaterials-based electrochemical sensors in analyzing pesticide pollutants.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mamta Chahar, Sarita Khaturia, Har Lal Singh, Vijendra Singh Solanki, Neha Agarwal, Dipak Kumar Sahoo, Virendra Kumar Yadav, Ashish Patel
Summary: Environmental nanotechnology has experienced rapid development in recent decades, driven by advancements in nanotechnology and nanomaterials. Nanomaterials have attracted significant attention worldwide due to their nanoscale size, which enables improved catalysis, reactivity, and adsorption capacity. In wastewater treatment, nanotechnology holds tremendous potential for enhancing the performance and efficiency of water decontamination, providing a sustainable approach to ensuring water safety. Numerous studies have demonstrated the effective removal of harmful components from wastewater through the use of nanoparticles in combination with various treatment methods. This review aims to examine the potential applications of different nanomaterials in wastewater treatment, including carbonaceous nanomaterials, metal-containing nanoparticles, and nanocomposites.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bassim Arkook, Ahmed Alshahrie, Numan Salah, Mohammad Aslam, Saeed Aissan, Ashwaq Al-Ojeery, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Akihisa Inoue, El-Sayed Shalaan
Summary: A composite film of graphene and fibrous multiwall carbon nanotubes was prepared by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition, with the addition of PdMg alloy nanoparticles leading to improved hydrogen storage capacity and absorption-desorption kinetics. The fibrous structure of the MWCNTs alongside the graphene sheets provided a large active region for hydrogen reaction, while the catalytic nature of Pd and high absorption capacity of Mg nanoparticles enhanced the reaction kinetics and hydrogen content.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chanbasha Basheer, Mokhtar Noor El Deen, Eid Al-Mutairi, Amjad A. Shaikh, Khurram Karim Qureshi
JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Valiya Parambath Swapna, Abitha Vayyaprontavida Kaliyathan, Vakkoottil Sivadasan Abhisha, Hanna Joseph Maria, Padinharu Madathil Gopalakrishnan Nambissan, Sabu Thomas, Ranimol Stephen
Summary: This study investigates the impact of various organically functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) particles on the gas transport properties in poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) membranes. The results show that PEG-POSS significantly enhances the CO(2) separation performance of PVA membrane, while Octa-TMA-POSS and m-POSS reduce the permeability of O(2) and N(2) in comparison to pure PVA.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
P. A. Sreekumar, Selvin P. Thomas, Mamdouh A. Al-Harthi, M. A. Gondal, S. K. De
Summary: The study found that laser irradiation increases the crystallization and melting temperature of blends, leading to a decrease in blend homogeneity. This is further supported by Fourier infrared spectroscopic and scanning electron microscopic studies.
RADIATION EFFECTS AND DEFECTS IN SOLIDS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Krishna Prasad Rajan, Aravinthan Gopanna, Emad A. M. Abdelghani, Selvin P. Thomas
Summary: Polymer blends and polyblend nanocomposites, such as PP/PLA/HNT nanocomposites, play a significant role in developing new materials in the field of polymer science and technology. The addition of maleic anhydride-graft-polypropylene as a compatibilizer enhances the interfacial interaction between polymer components. Characterization techniques including FTIR, XRD, DSC, and microscopy revealed that 6 wt% of HNT is the optimum concentration for these polyblend nanocomposites.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Fayez Nasir Al-Rowaili, Siddig S. Khalafalla, Dhaffer S. Al-Yami, Aqil Jamal, Usama Ahmed, Umer Zahid, Eid M. Al-Mutairi
Summary: The study focuses on converting vacuum residue into high grade methanol using gasification technology. Simulation results show that the VRTM process has higher energy efficiency and lower methanol production cost compared to the SRTM process.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH & DESIGN
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Krishna Prasad Rajan, Aravinthan Gopanna, Rajesh Theravalappil, Emad A. M. Abdelghani, Selvin P. Thomas
Summary: Graphene can partially replace carbon black in rubber formulations for tires, improving properties and texture, enhancing interaction between elastomer and fillers, and reducing rolling resistance.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Khaled S. Al-Zahrani, Akram A. Faqeeh, Zuhair R. Abdulghani, Selvin P. Thomas
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the utilization of date seed waste, focusing on the preparation methods of date seed powder and oil, as well as their physical and chemical properties. The paper also discusses the engineering applications of date seed waste, such as biofuels, composites, and adsorbents, and identifies research limitations and future potentials in this field.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chanbasha Basheer, Amjad A. Shaikh, Eid M. Al-Mutairi, Mokhtar Noor El Deen, Khurram Karim Qureshi
Summary: Ultrasonication-assisted calcium carbonate scale inhibition was found to have a 94% inhibition rate, while the use of 5 mg/L ATMP achieved a 90% inhibition rate. The morphology of the crystals was minimally affected by ultrasonic irradiation.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Fayez Nasir Al-Rowaili, Siddig S. Khalafalla, Aqil Jamal, Dhaffer S. Al-Yami, Umer Zahid, Eid M. Al-Mutairi
Summary: The study analyzed two different processes for producing hydrogen through gasification, comparing them in terms of CO2 emissions, energy efficiency, cost, and environmental impact, ultimately finding that one process had slightly higher energy efficiency and lower cost than the other, with both processes having low carbon emissions.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fayez Nasir Al-Rowaili, Umer Zahid, Sagheer Onaizi, Mazen Khaled, Aqil Jamal, Eid M. AL-Mutairi
Summary: MOFs materials have shown great potential in capturing and converting CO2 due to their unique chemical properties and high internal surface area. By studying the application of MOFs as catalysts, it is expected to enhance ecosystem stability and promote sustainable development in the energy sector.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammed Ameen Ahmed Qasem, Vincent C. O. van Oudenhoven, Amjad A. Pasha, S. Nadaraja Pillai, V. Mahendra Reddy, Usama Ahmed, Shaikh A. Razzak, Eid M. Al-Mutairi, Abdul Gani Abdul Jameel
Summary: In this work, a machine learning model using artificial neural networks (ANN) was developed to predict the threshold sooting index (TSI) of fuels containing oxygenated and hydrocarbon chemical classes. The model showed promising performance with a high correlation between predicted and observed TSI values.
Article
Crystallography
Md Nazmul Islam, Kusay Faisal Al-tabatabaie, Md Ahasan Habib, Sheikh Sharif Iqbal, Khurram Karim Qureshi, Eid M. Al-Mutairi
Summary: This study proposes a hexagonal-shaped hollow-core photonic crystal fiber-based edible oil sensor in the THz range and evaluates its performance through statistical analysis. The simulation results demonstrate that the sensor has high sensitivity and can effectively detect different types of edible oils under optimized geometric and operational conditions.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Mohammed Ameen Ahmed Qasem, Eid M. Al-Mutairi, Abdul Gani Abdul Jameel
Summary: In this study, an artificial neural network model based on artificial intelligence principle was developed to predict the smoke point (SP) of fuels with oxygenates and hydrocarbons. The model showed a positive linear relation between measured and predicted SPs, indicating its accuracy in predicting the SP of fuels.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abshir M. Ashour, Taib Iskandar Mohamad, Syed Mohammad Azeem, Selvin P. Thomas, Yusuf A. Aina, Kamaruzzaman Sopian, Adnan Ibrahim
Summary: Solar-based power generation is gaining global attention due to its environmental friendliness and sustainability. Saudi Arabia, with its vast solar energy availability, should lead the way in utilizing solar energy. However, the installation of solar photovoltaic systems is not as widespread as anticipated, with barriers such as low cost of fossil fuel-based electricity and lack of clear incentives from authorities. Despite varying levels of awareness and positive perceptions, homeowners are more willing to invest in solar electricity for long-term gain.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Proceedings Paper
Thermodynamics
Ashraf Alghanmi, Selvin P. Thomas, Aravinthan Gopanna, Majed A. Alrefae
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NINETEENTH INTERSOCIETY CONFERENCE ON THERMAL AND THERMOMECHANICAL PHENOMENA IN ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (ITHERM 2020)
(2020)
