Muhammad Irfan

ORCID: 0000-0003-0281-8079
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Research Areas
  • Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
  • Metal and Thin Film Mechanics
  • Diamond and Carbon-based Materials Research
  • Moringa oleifera research and applications
  • Tribology and Wear Analysis
  • Advanced materials and composites
  • Nanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery
  • Ammonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
  • Lubricants and Their Additives
  • Adsorption and biosorption for pollutant removal
  • Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
  • Ionic liquids properties and applications
  • Nanotechnology research and applications
  • MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis
  • Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management
  • Supercapacitor Materials and Fabrication
  • Coagulation and Flocculation Studies
  • Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
  • Insect Resistance and Genetics
  • Magnesium Oxide Properties and Applications
  • High Temperature Alloys and Creep
  • Photonic Crystal and Fiber Optics
  • Nuclear Materials and Properties
  • Characterization and Applications of Magnetic Nanoparticles

Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research
2013-2024

Mirpur University of Science and Technology
2024

Universiti Teknologi Petronas
2016-2018

National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
2017

University of the Punjab
2015

Pulp and Paper mills are generating millions of tons wastewater major source water pollution. In this research work, pulping wastes have been characterized found to contain very high COD, TSS colour. Coagulation–flocculation process was performed find out the performance different coagulants flocculants like alum, ferric chloride, aluminium ferrous sulphate, poly chloride (PAC), cationic anionic polyacrylamide polymers in individual form as well combinations. The effects dosing rate,...

10.1016/j.arabjc.2013.08.007 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2013-08-23

Phytosynthesis of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has achieved an indispensable significance due to the diverse roles played by biomolecules in directing physiochemical characteristics biosynthesized nanoparticles. Therefore, precise identification key bioactive compounds involved producing AuNPs is vital control their tunable for potential applications. Herein, qualitative and quantitative determination biocompounds contributing formation using aqueous Elaeis guineensis leaves extract reported....

10.1002/bab.1787 article EN Biotechnology and Applied Biochemistry 2019-06-07

The present study dealt with the production of enzyme xylanase by solid substrate fermentation using Trichoderma viride-IR05. Different substrates such as wheat bran, rice polish, husk, soybean meal, sunflower sugarcane bagasse or corn cobs were evaluated for production. Of all evaluated, was found to be best synthesis. substrate, pretreated biologically, 2% H2SO4, 2.5% KOH 3%H2O2. However gave maximum yield evidenced SEM analysis substrate. cultural conditions optimized in 250 ml Erlenmeyer...

10.1016/j.jrras.2014.04.004 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences 2014-05-20

In this research gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized by using aqueous extract of Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) leaves. Effects reaction time on rate reduction, size particles and stability investigated. Reduction precursor to form was monitored recording SPR wavelength a UV-vis spectrophotometer. maximum absorbance the medium reached plateau after 60 min indicating complete reduction nanoparticles. DLS measurements showed that polydispersed with average hydrodynamic diameter 55.22 ±...

10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.465 article EN Procedia Engineering 2016-01-01

Bio-synthesis approach for gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has received tremendous attention as an efficient and eco-friendly process. However, kinetic growth colloidal stability of AuNPs synthesized by this process remained challenging. In study, Elaeis guineensis (oil palm) kernel (OPK) extract prepared in ionic liquid (IL)[EMIM][OAc] (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate) was employed to control tune the size morphology AuNPs. Synthesized were characterized using UV-vis spectrophotometer,...

10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.02.001 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2017-02-10

Abstract Process lifecycle has several stages, including process design covered in multiple stages. economics is a vital factor finalizing the design. Besides economics, inherent safety an important concept contributing to sustainable generation. The been applied via equipment characteristics for individual equipment. Since method considering with aspects and not available, therefore, new proposed, namely heat exchanger network (SPDHEN), integrate safety, aspects, economics. SPDHEN uses...

10.1002/cjce.25202 article EN The Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering 2024-02-06

In this study, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were synthesized by using aqueous extract of Elaise guineensis (oil palm) leaves without addition any external stabilizing agent. Effects precursor concentrations (0.51 mM- 4.055 mM) on SPR absorbance and AuNP particle size distribution investigated. The synthesis reaction was monitored measuring time-variant spectrum the medium with a UV-vis spectrophotometer. Biosynthesized AuNPs characterized TEM, DLS, FTIR spectroscopy. TEM image analysis showed...

10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.558 article EN Procedia Engineering 2016-01-01

Aluminium alloy 5083 plates were joined using friction stir welding (FSW) technique individually or in combination with boron carbide (B4C) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The effect of these reinforcements on mechanical properties, microstructure evolution corrosion behaviour after FSW has been investigated. Radiography confirmed good fusion the welded zone absence surface subsurface defects. tensile testing results indicated a 35% decrease strength Al-5083 compared to base metal, but it...

10.1080/00084433.2022.2054586 article EN Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly 2022-03-26

The surface coating is one of the novel approaches to enhance performance and durability mechanical components by decreasing wear friction among two interacting bodies. In this study, tribological properties titanium nitride (TiN) coatings were investigated on AISI 52100 bearing steel deposited low-temperature physical vapor deposition system. Surface morphology elemental composition TiN analyzed scanning electron microscope energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum, respectively. Substrate roughness...

10.1177/1687814018802882 article EN cc-by Advances in Mechanical Engineering 2018-09-01

The study of magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) is an emergent field science in this era due to their widespread utilization the various fields biomedical science. Developing concerns researcher’s led design a huge number MNPs including individual or binary metallic particles, oxides, (ferrites), biopolymer coated composites, carbides and graphene mediated nanoparticles. Numerous synthetic routes are defined literature attain desired size, crystal structure, morphology properties. To build up...

10.30574/gscarr.2021.8.2.0169 article EN cc-by-nc-sa GSC Advanced Research and Reviews 2021-08-27

This study was conducted for microwave assisted synthesis of stable gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) by reduction chloroauric acid with Elaeis Guineensis (palm oil) kernel (POK) extract which prepared in aqueous solution ionic liquid, [EMIM][OAc], 1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate. Effect initial pH reaction mixture (3.5 - 8.5) observed on SPR absorbance, maximum wavelength (λmax) and size distribution AuNPs. Change from acidic to basic region resulted appearance strong absorption peaks blue...

10.1088/1757-899x/204/1/012002 article EN IOP Conference Series Materials Science and Engineering 2017-05-01

Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are the most studied nanomaterials due to their promising applications. However, surface capping of AuNPs is essential protect aggregation for enhanced colloidal stability. In this study, a single step method was established synthesize stable using oil palm kernel (OPK) extract prepared in IL[EMIM][OAc] (1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate). Ionic liquids were used phytochemicals extraction along with and stabilizing after synthesis. The OPK reduced gold precursor,...

10.1016/j.arabjc.2017.07.005 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Arabian Journal of Chemistry 2017-07-28

This study reports that ionic liquid mediated Elaeis. guineensis (oil palm) leaves extract can be used for reduction of gold precursor to obtain stable nanoparticles (AuNPs). E. leaf was prepared by using a mixture distilled water and 2% aq. (1-Ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride) as solvents. UV-vis spectra reaction medium showed surface plasmon resonance (SPR) peak (λmax) at 539-557 nm confirm formation nanoparticles. λmax blue shifted toward 539 with increase in volume up 0.60 ml while...

10.1016/j.proeng.2016.06.512 article EN Procedia Engineering 2016-01-01
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