A5048771675- Wastewater Treatment and Nitrogen Removal
- Constructed Wetlands for Wastewater Treatment
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Arsenic contamination and mitigation
- Water Treatment and Disinfection
- Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
- Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
- Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
- Metal complexes synthesis and properties
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography
- Crop Yield and Soil Fertility
- Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
- Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds
- Photodynamic Therapy Research Studies
- Analytical chemistry methods development
- Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications
- Crystallization and Solubility Studies
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Phosphorus and nutrient management
- Microbial bioremediation and biosurfactants
- Water-Energy-Food Nexus Studies
- Hibiscus Plant Research Studies
- Urban Stormwater Management Solutions
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan
2015-2024
University of Auckland
2010-2023
Nanotechnology has recently appeared as an important study subject in modern material sciences. Greener synthesis of nanoparticles gained the attention many scientists because its integral characteristics such effectiveness, eco-friendly, and low cost. In present by following green approach, zinc oxide (ZnO NPs) were formed for very first time using Senecio chrysanthemoides leaf extract a reducing agent. The UV-Vis spectrophotometer was used to synthesized ZnO NPs, specific peak found be at...
Novel thiophene-derived Schiff base ligand DE, where DE is (E)-N1,N1-diethyl-N2-(thiophen-2-ylmethylene)ethane-1,2-diamine, and the corresponding M(II) complexes, [M(DE)X2] (M = Cu or Zn, X Cl; M Cd, Br), were prepared structurally characterized. X-ray diffraction studies revealed that geometry around center of [Zn(DE)Cl2] [Cd(DE)Br2], could be best described as a distorted tetrahedral. In vitro antimicrobial screening its [M(DE)X2], was performed. The complexes more potent showed higher...
Silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were synthesized by using the polyol method. The structural and morphological characteristics of Ag-NPs studied X-ray diffraction (XRD) field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). XRD analysis revealed formation single-phase polycrystalline with an average crystallite size lattice constant ∼23 nm 4.07 Å, respectively, while FE-SEM shows a uniform spherical morphology. Energy-dispersive spectroscopy confirmed Ag-NPs, no extra elements detected. A strong...
Human beings suffer from several infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, and protozoans. Recently, there has been a great interest in developing biocompatible nanostructures to deal with agents. This study investigated benign ZnCuO that were visible-light-responsive due the resident copper lattice. The synthesized through size-controlled hot-injection process, which was adaptable surface ligation processes. then characterized transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, diffused...
Lipid and protein oxidation are well-known manifestations of free radical activity oxidative stress. The current study investigated extermination Leishmania tropica promastigotes induced by lipid with reactive oxygen species produced PEGylated metal-based nanoparticles. synthesized photodynamic therapy-based doped nondoped zinc oxide nanoparticles were activated in daylight that the immediate environment. did not occur dark. major peroxidation derivatives comprised conjugated dienes,...
This study investigated the phytochemical characteristics and antioxidant activity in leaves, roots, stem, flower, seed parts of Datura alba (D. alba). The also assessed heavy metal (Cr, Mn, Zn, Cu) accumulation each part plant. Among phytochemicals, alkaloids were found only leaves while tannins, flavonoids, phenols present all For activity, free radical scavenging assay for 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) was performed using ascorbic acid as standard. Higher shown by stem extract...
A Z-scheme g-C 3 N 4 /TS-1 heterojunction supported photosensitizer, along with an Au–TiO 2 energy avenue, enables selective photocatalytic CO reduction to CH , CO, and H . This innovative approach enhances green fuel production efficiency effectively.
Herein, the synthesis of M( ii ) (M = Co, Cu, Zn, and Cd) complexes with morpholine-derived ligand is described that has shown significant urease inhibition, along promising antioxidant anticancer potential.
The marble industry is growing in Pakistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province the largest producer of tiles Pakistan. Marble production consumes a considerable amount water during its life cycle stages impacts various environmental compartments, such as air, water, soil; therefore, this study aimed to quantify impacts, footprint, cumulative energy demand one-tonne tile manufactured small industrial estate Mardan (SIEM), provide recommendations improve impact profile. covers consumption, use,...
Aim: To investigate the photodynamic therapeutic potential of ferromagnetic iron oxide nanorods (FIONs), using Trigonella foenum-graecum as a reducing agent, against Leishmania tropica. Materials & methods: FIONs were characterized ultraviolet visible spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. Results: showed excellent activity L. tropica promastigotes amastigotes (IC50 0.036 ± 0.003 0.072 0.001 μg/ml, respectively) upon 15 min pre-incubation light-emitting diode light...
This study investigated the presence of four pesticides (carbaryl, methomyl, carbofuran and chlorpyrifos) two personal care products (PCPs) i.e., triclosan (TCS) caffeine in River Kabul, upper Indus Kalpani stream receiving untreated wastewater from major towns northern Pakistan. PCPs were also examined domestic Mardan district, Pakistan with sewage disposal as common elsewhere country. Analysis performed using liquid chromatography a triple quadrupole tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS)....
This study investigated the photocatalytic degradation of pure low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and commercial-grade (PE) films with iron-doped zinc oxide (Fe-ZnO) nanoparticles under visible light.The was particularly focused on role reactive oxygen species (ROS) types plastic degradation.The Fe-ZnO were synthesized using co-precipitation method characterized by TEM XRD.Degradation 6.35 cm 2 LDPE commercial grade PE tested artificial LED light (84 lm/W) dark in suspensions 10 ml having...
Populations at large are exposed towards Arsenic (As) contamination in water worldwide making it unfit for drinking and human consumption. This study was designed to assess As removal efficiency of newly developed thiolated chitosan cobalt-doped zinc oxide (CoZnO) nanoparticles (NP) under visible light spectrum. In this the Co-ZnO NP various sizes (40–60 nm) were prepared through co-precipitation method. Removal with investigated batch tests experiments alongside determining optimal dose NP,...