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Abed K, Ahmed E, Shehzad H, Sharif A, Farooqi ZH, Liu Z, Zhou L, Ouyang J, Begum R, Irfan A, Chaudhry AR, Din MI. An innovative approach to synthesize graft copolymerized acetylacetone chitosan/surface functionalized alginate/rutile for efficient Ni(II) uptake from aqueous medium. Int J Biol Macromol 2023:125327. [PMID: 37302624 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 06/03/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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In this study, an innovative approach is followed to synthesize graft copolymerized chitosan with acetylacetone (AA-g-CS) through free-radical induced grafting. Afterwards, AA-g-CS and rutile have been intercalated uniformly into amino carbamate alginate matrix to prepare its biocomposite hydrogel beads of improved mechanical strength having different mass ratio i.e., 5.0 %, 10.0 % 15.0 % and 20.0 % w/w. Biocomposites have been thoroughly characterized through FTIR, SEM and EDX analysis. Isothermal sorption data showed good fit with Freundlich model as conferred from regression coefficient (R2 ≈ 0.99). Kinetic parameters were evaluated through non-linear (NL) fitting of different kinetic models. Experimental kinetic data exhibited close agreement to quasi-second order kinetic model (R2 ≈ 0.99) which reveals that chelation between heterogeneous grafted ligands and Ni(II) is occurring through complexation. Thermodynamic parameters were evaluated at different temperatures to observe the sorption mechanism. The negative values of ΔG° (-22.94, -23.56, -24.35 and - 24.94 kJ/mol), positive ΔH° (11.87 kJ/mol) and ΔS° (0.12 kJ/molK-1) values indicated that the removal process is spontaneous and endothermic. The maximum monolayer sorption capacity (qm) was figured as 246.41 mg/g at 298 K and pH = 6.0. Hence, 3AA-g-CS/TiO2 could be better candidate for economic recovery of Ni(II) ions from waste effluents.
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- Khalilullah Abed
- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan; School of Chemistry and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, 418 Guanglan Road, 330013 Nanchang, China.
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, East China University of Technology, 418 Guanglan Road, 330013 Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory for Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology, 418 Guanglan Road, 330013 Nanchang, China
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- Jiangxi Province Key Laboratory of Synthetic Chemistry, East China University of Technology, Nanchang 330013, China
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Bisha, Bisha 61922, P.O. Box 551, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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Din MI, Khalid R, Hussain Z, Arshad M, Khan SA. A critical review on application of organic, inorganic and hybrid nanophotocatalytic assemblies for photocatalysis of methyl orange dye in aqueous medium. REV CHEM ENG 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/revce-2022-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Methyl orange (MO) is a highly carcinogenic and harmful contaminant, which has been extensively reported for its detrimental impact on human and aquatic life. The photodegradation of MO into less toxic products has gained much attention over the past few decades. Herein we have reviewed the recent advancement in designing of nanomaterials (NMs) stabilized on different fabricating assemblies and their application in photocatalysis of MO dye. These photocatalytic systems possess various advantages and disadvantages. Graphene-based supported materials on different NMs are highly reported photocatalysts for photocatalysis of MO dye. Recent advancement, parameters affecting photocatalytic studies, kinetics and photocatalytic mechanism of MO have been thoroughly explained in this review. Future outcomes are also provided for extending the development of scientific research in this field.
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- School of Chemistry , University of Punjab , Lahore , 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of Punjab , Lahore , 54590 , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry , The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Baghdad-ul-Jadeed Campus , Bahawalpur , 63100 , Pakistan
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology , King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals , Dhahran , 31261 , Saudi Arabia
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Shehzad H, Farooqi ZH, Ahmad E, Sharif A, Irfan A, Din MI, Begum R, Liu Z, Zhou L, Ouyang J, Rasheed L, Akram T, Mahmood A. Evaluation of diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid modified chitosan immobilized in amino-carbmated alginate matrix as a low cost adsorbent for effective Cu(II) recovery. Z PHYS CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2022-0092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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In present work, facile synthesis of a biocompatible hybrid biosorbent based on diethylenetriaminepentaacetic acid (DTPA) modified chitosan immobilized in organo-functionalized sodium alginate matrix (DTPA-MCSA) was carried out. DTPA-MCSA was casted in microspherical hydrogel beads. Three dimensional microporous geometry of the biosorbent remained well preserved as observed in SEM analysis which revealed the improved mechanical strength of the alginate matrix. Surface functionalization of base biopolymers was confirmed by FTIR and SEM analysis. Equilibrium sorption studies using DTPA-MCSA for Cu(II) from aqueous medium were carried out in batch mode and found considerably dependent on pH, contact sorption time, temperature and initial copper concentration. Isothermal sorption data showed close correlation with Langmuir model as evident from nonlinear fitting of data (R
2 ˜ 0.99) at different temperatures. The experimental sorption capacity (q
e) was found nearly 67 mg/g using 100 mg/L initial concentration of copper ions. Kinetic studies were conducted using different initial concentrations for better elucidation of results and it showed better correlation with pseudo second order rate equation which unveiled that strong ion pair coordination and complexation exist between Cu(II) and newly grafted chelating sites of DTPA-MCSA. Thermodynamic parameters suggested that the adsorption process is spontaneous and endothermic. The results concluded that DTPA-MCSA could be a better candidate for adsorptive remediation of copper ions from liquid waste.
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- Hamza Shehzad
- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science , King Khalid University , Abha 61413 , Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science , King Khalid University , Abha 61413 , Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences , East China University of Technology , Nanchang 330013 , P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences , East China University of Technology , Nanchang 330013 , P.R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences , East China University of Technology , Nanchang 330013 , P.R. China
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology , University of Education , Lahore 54770 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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Attique S, Batool M, Goerke O, Abbas G, Saeed FA, Din MI, Jalees I, Irfan A, Gregory DH, Tufail Shah A. Fe-POM/attapulgite composite materials: Efficient catalysts for plastic pyrolysis. Waste Manag Res 2022; 40:1433-1439. [PMID: 35243944 DOI: 10.1177/0734242x221080084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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This article describes the catalytic cracking of low-density polyethylene over attapulgite clay and iron substituted tungstophosphate/attapulgite clay (Fe-POM/attapulgite) composite materials to evaluate their suitability and performance for recycling of plastic waste into liquid fuel. The prepared catalysts enhanced the yield of liquid fuel (hydrocarbons) produced in cracking process. A maximum yield of 82% liquid oil fraction with a negligible amount of coke was obtained for 50% Fe-POM/attapulgite composite. Whereas, only 68% liquid oil fractions with a large amount of solid black residue was produced in case of non-catalytic pyrolysis. Moreover, Fe-POM/attapulgite clay composites showed higher selectivity towards lower hydrocarbons (C5-C12) with aliphatic hydrocarbons as major fractions. These synthesised composite catalysts significantly lowered the pyrolysis temperature from 375°C to 310°C. Hence, recovery of valuable fuel oil from polyethylene using these synthesised catalysts suggested their applicability for energy production from plastic waste at industrial level as well as for effective environment pollution control.
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- Saira Attique
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Fachgebiet Keramische Werkstoffe, Technische Universität Berlin / Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials, Berlin, Germany
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- Faculty of Pharmacy and Alternative Medicine, Islamia University Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Environmental Engineering and Research, University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia
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- WestCHEM, School of Chemistry, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
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- Faculty III Process Sciences, Institute of Materials Science and Technology, Fachgebiet Keramische Werkstoffe, Technische Universität Berlin / Chair of Advanced Ceramic Materials, Berlin, Germany
- Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM), COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore, Pakistan
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Nisar J, Khan MA, Ali G, Iqbal M, Din MI, Hussain Z, Bhatti IA, Al-Kadhi NS, Alamro FS. Polypropylene pyrolysis kinetics under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions: a comparative analysis. Z PHYS CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2022-0005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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The kinetics of polypropylene pyrolysis has been studied under isothermal and non-isothermal conditions using Arrhenius and Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose (KAS) equations. Under isothermal conditions, applying first order kinetic model, activation energy (Ea) and pre-exponential factor (A) were investigated and observed as 119.7 kJ mol−1 and 1.2 × 1010 min−1, while in case of non-isothermal kinetics using Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose method, the average Ea and A were found to be 91.23 kJ mol−1 and 2.3 × 107 min−1, respectively. A comparison among the isothermal and non-isothermal reactions was made on the basis of kinetics parameters. The results from both the methods showed trivial variation in kinetic parameters of the pyrolysis reaction which may be due to two major reasons. Firstly, the selection of the kinetic model applied and secondly the inconsistency due to various experimental conditions used which can be reduced at optimized conditions. As the disposal of plastic materials need reliable kinetics information to model their decomposition reactions, therefore, the kinetics data thus obtained from pyrolysis reaction of model polypropylene will help in the utilization of polypropylene waste as energy source on industrial scale.
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- Jan Nisar
- National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry , University of Peshawar , 25120 , Peshawar , Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry , University of Peshawar , 25120 , Peshawar , Pakistan
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- National Centre of Excellence in Physical Chemistry , University of Peshawar , 25120 , Peshawar , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Division of Science and Technology , University of Education , Lahore , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , 54590 , Lahore , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , 54590 , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , University of Agriculture , 38000 , Faisalabad , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry , College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University , P.O. Box 84428 11671 , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Chemistry , College of Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University , P.O. Box 84428 11671 , Riyadh , Saudi Arabia
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Din MI, Siddique N, Hussain Z, Khalid R. Facile synthesis of biodegradable corn starch-based plastic composite film reinforced with zinc oxide nanoparticles for packaging applications. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2022.2081190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Intisar A, Ramzan A, Sawaira T, Kareem AT, Hussain N, Din MI, Bilal M, Iqbal HMN. Occurrence, toxic effects, and mitigation of pesticides as emerging environmental pollutants using robust nanomaterials - A review. Chemosphere 2022; 293:133538. [PMID: 34998849 DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Increasing demand of food and agriculture is leading us towards the increasing use and introduction of pesticides to the environment. The upright increase of pesticides in water and associated adverse effects have become a great point of concern to develop proficient methods for their mitigation from water. Various different methods have been traditionally employed for this purpose. Recently, nanotechnology has turned out to be the field of prodigious interest for this purpose, and various specific methods were developed and employed to remove pesticides from water. In this study, nanotechnological methods such as adsorption and degradation have been thoroughly discussed along with their applications and limitations where different types of nanoparticles, nanocomposites, nanotubes, and nanomembranes have played a vital role. However, in this study the most commonly adopted method of adsorption is considered to be the better technique due to its low cost, efficiency, and ease of operation. The adsorption kinetic models were described to explain the efficiency of the nano-adrsorbants in order to evaluate the mass transfer processes. However, various degradation methodologies including photocatalysis and catalytic reduction have also been elaborated. Numerous robust metal, metal oxide and functionalized magnetic nanomaterials have been emphasized, categorized, and compared for the removal of pesticides from water. Additionally, current challenges faced by researchers and future directions have also been provided.
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- Azeem Intisar
- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, 54590, Pakistan
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- Center for Applied Molecular Biology (CAMB), University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan
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- School of Life Science and Food Engineering, Huaiyin Institute of Technology, Huaian, 223003, China.
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- Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Monterrey, 64849, Mexico.
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Nawaz I, Shehzad H, Ahmed E, Sharif A, Farooqi ZH, Din MI, Begum R, Irfan A, Liu Z, Zhou L, Ouyang J. Facile synthesis and adsorption characteristics of a hybrid composite based on ethyl acetoacetate modified chitosan/calcium alginate/TiO 2 for efficient recovery of Ni(II) from aqueous solution. Z PHYS CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2021-3168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In this study, chemical modification of chitosan has been carried out using epichlorohydrin as crosslinking agent and ethyl acetoacetate as a modifier to graft acetoacetyl moiety. The said organo-functionalization on chitosan and sodium alginate not only offered a novel support for TiO2 immobilization but also enhanced sorption performance for Ni(II) recovery from aqueous medium. So, a composite consisting of acetoacetyl moiety grafted chitosan, sodium alginate and titanium oxide (EAA-MCS/TiO2) was prepared and characterized by fourier transform-infra red (FT-IR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The hybrid composite (3EAA-MCS/TiO2) which had TiO2 to EAA-MCS mass ratio of 20.0% by weight showed maximum sorption efficiency. The formulated sorbent was conditioned in the form of hydrogel beads for operation. Isothermal sorption and kinetics studies were performed at pH = 6.0 to configure the nature of sorption. Pseudo-2nd order rate expression better explained the sorption kinetics and chemisorption is the predominant mode of uptake. Langmuir adsorption model better explained the sorption process (R
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- Imran Nawaz
- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry , University of the Punjab , Lahore 54590 , Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science , King Khalid University , P.O. Box 9004 , Abha 61413 , Saudi Arabia
- Research Center for Advanced Materials Science, King Khalid University , P.O. Box 9004 , Abha 61413 , Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences , East China University of Technology , Nanchang , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences , East China University of Technology , Nanchang , P. R. China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences , East China University of Technology , Nanchang , P. R. China
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Farooq F, Imran Din M, Hussain Z. Morphologically Controlled Synthesis of 1-Dimensional Selenium dioxide and Study of its Application as Catalyst for Diesel Fuel Additive. ARAB J CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.103805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Din MI, Yamin A, Hussain Z, Khalid R, Arshad M. Investigation of biologically synthesized stable copper oxide nanoparticles using Allium sativum extract by photocatalysis of methylene blue. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2021.2025082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Shehzad H, Ahmed E, Sharif A, Farooqi ZH, Din MI, Begum R, Liu Z, Zhou L, Ouyang J, Irfan A, Nawaz I. Modified alginate-chitosan-TiO 2 composites for adsorptive removal of Ni(II) ions from aqueous medium. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 194:117-127. [PMID: 34861277 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.11.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 11/17/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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In this study, organo-funtionalization of sodium-alginate has been carried out using phenylsemicarbazide as modifier to graft N, O-donor atoms containing functional groups (amino-carbamate moieties) to offer novel support for TiO2 immobilization. Hybrid composite made of aminocarbamated alginate, carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) and titanium oxide TiO2 (MCA-TiO2) was prepared for the promising adsorptive remediation of Ni(II). FT-IR, SEM-EDX were employed to characterize MCA-TiO2. The optimization of TiO2 to modified alginate mass ratio was carried out and hydrogel beads with TiO2/MCA mass ratio of 10.0% (2MCA-TiO2) revealed highest sorption efficiency. The produced sorbents were adapted in the form of hydrogel beads for operation. Organic functionalization based on aminocarbamate (OCONHNH2) moieties on linear chains of alginate embedded additional chelating functional sites which enhanced sorption and selectivity. Batch mode experiments were conducted for optimization of pH and sorbent dose. Equilibrium sorption, kinetic and thermodynamic studies were performed to pattern the nature of sorption. Kinetic data was found in close agreement with pseudo-second order rate expression (PSORE). Isothermal equilibrium sorption data was well fitted with Langmuir adsorption model. Maximum sorption capacity was evaluated as 229 mg/g at 298 K and pH = 6.0.
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- Hamza Shehzad
- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan.
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, PR China
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- School of Chemistry, Biology and Material Sciences, East China University of Technology, Nanchang, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia; Research Center for Advanced Materials Science, King Khalid University, P.O. Box 9004, Abha 61413, Saudi Arabia
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- School of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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Din MI, Rizwan R, Hussain Z, Khalid R. Biogenic synthesis of mono dispersed Co/CoO nanoparticles using Syzygium cumini leaves for catalytic application. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2020.1808993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Muhammad Imran Din
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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Samad A, Din MI, Ahmed M, Ahmad S. Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles reinforced clay and their applications for removal of Pb (II) ions from aqueous media. Chin J Chem Eng 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2020.09.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Kausar F, Intisar A, Din MI, Aamir A, Hussain T, Aziz P, Mutahir Z, Fareed S, Samreen B, Sadaqat K. The Volatile Composition and Antibacterial Activity of Leaves of Chorisia Speciosa. J MEX CHEM SOC 2020. [DOI: 10.29356/jmcs.v64i4.1440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Abstract. In this study, volatile composition of leaves of Chorisia speciosa was studied first time. The oil was extracted by microwave-assisted oil extraction and constituents were separated and characterized by gas chromatography - mass spectrometry. A yield of 0.21% was obtained and a total of 25 constituents were identified. Most dominating constituents were: caryophyllene (32.26 %), bicyclogermacrene (9.88 %), humulene (9.26 %), α-selinene (9.18 %) and β-elemene (8.06 %). The anti-bacterial activity of volatile oil was also evaluated against four pathogenic strains. The oil showed different zones of inhibition against different microbes where strongest activity was found against S. aureus (25 mm), moderate activity (15 mm) against E. coli and no activity against S. typhi (9 mm) at the dose value of 3.64 mg. The observed antibacterial activity was due to the presence of various biologically active major and minor constituents.
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Din MI, Sehar R, Hussain Z, Khalid R, Shah AT. Synthesis of biodegradable semolina starch plastic films reinforced with biogenically synthesized ZnO nanoparticles. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2020.1813768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Din MI, Jabbar S, Najeeb J, Khalid R, Ghaffar T, Arshad M, Khan SA, Ali S. Green synthesis of zinc ferrite nanoparticles for photocatalysis of methylene blue. Int J Phytoremediation 2020; 22:1440-1447. [PMID: 32619359 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2020.1781783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In this study, zinc ferrite nanoparticles (ZF-NPs) were synthesized using aqueous seed extract of Piper nigrum as a bio-reducing and stabilizing agent. FTIR, SEM, FE-SEM, XRD, and TGA have been used for characterizing ZF-NPs. The results showed that Piper nigrum stabilized ZF-NPs have high purity and size range of 60-80 nm. The performance of the ZF-NPs has been investigated by photocatalytic reduction of methylene blue (MB) in the presence of sunlight. The factors responsible for affecting the degradation values of the reaction were also explored for developing a better understanding of the phenomenon.
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- Muhammad Imran Din
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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- Center of Research Excellence in Nanotechnology, King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
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Khan MN, Rehman N, Sharif A, Ahmed E, Farooqi ZH, Din MI. Environmentally benign extraction of cellulose from dunchi fiber for nanocellulose fabrication. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 153:72-78. [PMID: 32135259 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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In the current study, cellulose was extracted from the plant dunchi fiber by using an ecofriendly method followed by preparation of nanocellulose. The procedure involved an alkali treatment and chlorine-free bleaching for removal of lignin and hemicelluloses from material. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy provided the evidence about removal of hemicellulose and lignin. The morphological changes in the surface of lignocellulosic fibers were studied through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analysis measured the degree of crystallinity of extracted cellulosic material. By using Segal method, the degree of crystallinity was found 66.7%. Crystal thickness was determined by Scherrer equation and its value was found to be 40.07 Å. The values were closed to the values observed for commercial microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). The TGA curve showed the thermal degradation pattern of the cellulosic material and it was closed to the thermal behavior of pure cellulose. Finally, nanocellulose was produced by acid hydrolysis from the obtained cellulosic material. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) showed the existence of nanocellulose with an average aspect ratio of 10.45 ± 3.44. In the future, dunchi fiber has a potential to be used as a renewable source to produce cellulose and subsequently its nanocellulose for a wide range of applications in composite materials.
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- Muhammad Naveed Khan
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Punjab, Pakistan; Department of Chemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir (Upper) 18000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
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- Department of Chemistry, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Sheringal, Dir (Upper) 18000, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Punjab, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Punjab, Pakistan.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Punjab, Pakistan
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Shehzad H, Farooqi ZH, Ahmed E, Sharif A, Din MI, Arshad M, Nisar J, Zhou L, Yun W, Nawaz I, Hadayat M, Shahid K. Fabrication of a novel hybrid biocomposite based on amino-thiocarbamate derivative of alginate/carboxymethyl chitosan/TiO2 for Ni(II) recovery. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 152:380-392. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2020.02.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2020] [Revised: 02/22/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Din MI, Khalid R, Hussain Z, Najeeb J, Sahrif A, Intisar A, Ahmed E. Critical review on the chemical reduction of nitroaniline. RSC Adv 2020; 10:19041-19058. [PMID: 35518289 PMCID: PMC9054049 DOI: 10.1039/d0ra01745k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Conversion of nitroaniline (NA), a highly toxic pollutant that has been released into aquatic systems due to unmanaged industrial development in recent years, into the less harmful or a useful counterpart is the need of the hour. Various methods for its conversion and removal have been explored. Owing to its nominal features of advanced effectiveness, the chemical reduction of 4-NA using various different nanocatalytic systems is one such approach that has attracted tremendous interest over the past few years. The academic literature has been confined to case studies involving silver (Ag) and gold (Au) nanoparticles, as these are the two most widely used materials for the synthesis of nanocatalytic assemblies. Focus has also been given to sodium borohydride (NaBH4), which is used as a reductant during the chemical reduction of NA. This systematic review summarizes the fundamentals associated with the catalytic degradation of 4-NA, and presents a comprehensive and critical study of the latest modifications used in the synthesis of these catalytic systems. In addition, the kinetics, mechanisms, thermodynamics, as well as the future directions required for understanding this model reaction, have been provided in this particular study. Schematic illustration of catalytic reduction of 4-NA in the presence of nanocatalysts and a reducing agent.![]()
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- Muhammad Imran Din
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab New Campus Lahore 54590 Pakistan +92-42-99231269 +92-33-19743520
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab New Campus Lahore 54590 Pakistan +92-42-99231269 +92-33-19743520
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab New Campus Lahore 54590 Pakistan +92-42-99231269 +92-33-19743520
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat Gujarat 50700 Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab New Campus Lahore 54590 Pakistan +92-42-99231269 +92-33-19743520
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab New Campus Lahore 54590 Pakistan +92-42-99231269 +92-33-19743520
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab New Campus Lahore 54590 Pakistan +92-42-99231269 +92-33-19743520
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Mujahid A, Maryam A, Afzal A, Zafar Bajwa S, Hussain T, Imran Din M, Latif U, Irshad M. Molecularly imprinted poly(methyl methacrylate)-nickel sulfide hybrid membranes for adsorptive desulfurization of dibenzothiophene. Sep Purif Technol 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2019.116453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Samad A, Din MI, Ahmed M. Studies on batch adsorptive removal of cadmium and nickel from synthetic waste water using silty clay originated from Balochistan–Pakistan. Chin J Chem Eng 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjche.2019.12.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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Shehzad H, Ahmed E, Din MI, Farooqi ZH, Arshad M, Sharif A, Zhou L, Yun W, Umer R. Facile Synthesis of Novel Carboxymethyl-Chitosan/Sodium Alginate Grafted with Amino-Carbamate Moiety/Bentonite Clay Composite for Effective Biosorption of Ni (II) from Aqueous Solution. Z PHYS CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1515/zpch-2019-1555] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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In the present study, a novel biosorbent clay composite, based on carboxymethyl-chitosan/sodium alginate grafted with amino-carbamate moiety/bentonite clay (CA-CMC/Bt) was prepared. The produced sorbent was conditioned in the form of hydrogel beads by ionotropic gelation with Ca(II) ions, and thoroughly characterized using FTIR, XRF, XRD, SEM and zeta potential measurements. FTIR and SEM confirmed the successful grafting and intercalation of clay mineral into modified biopolymer. Hydrogel beads were observed to be very integrated and stable under a wide pH working range (from 2.0 to 12.0). CA-CMC/Bt was employed for adsorptive remediation of Ni(II) from aqueous media. Sorption process was found as a function of various parameters such as sorbent dosage, contact time, pH and initial concentration. Kinetic data could be well explained by pseudo second order rate equation (PSORE), suggesting that complexation or valence forces are playing significant role in the uptake of Ni(II) ions. Isothermal sorption data was analysed using different sorption models such as Langmuir, Freundlich and Sips. Data was well fitted with Langmuir and Sips model, maximum monolayer sorption capacity (qm) was calculated (by non-linear fitting of data) as 159 mg/g at 298 K and pH 5.5. Separation factor (RL) was found as 0 < RL < 1 which indicated favourable sorption. Thermodynamic parameters i.e. ΔGo, ΔHo and ΔSo were quantified and patterned the sorption process as exothermic, spontaneous with increase in system entropy. CA-CMC/Bt was found cost-effective, efficient and reusable material in Ni(II) competitive recovery.
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- Hamza Shehzad
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan , Fax: +92-42-99231269
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- State Key Laboratory for Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology , 418 Guanglan Road, 330013 Nanchang, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Nuclear Resources and Environment, East China University of Technology , 418 Guanglan Road, 330013 Nanchang, PR China
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore-54590 , Pakistan
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Din MI, Ghaffar T, Najeeb J, Hussain Z, Khalid R, Zahid H. Potential perspectives of biodegradable plastics for food packaging application-review of properties and recent developments. Food Addit Contam Part A Chem Anal Control Expo Risk Assess 2020; 37:665-680. [PMID: 32049609 DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2020.1718219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Potential hazardous effects caused by non-biodegradable plastics are considered to be one of the most widely discussed and notable challenges of the 21st century. To address this particular problem, immense efforts have been devoted to the preparation of biodegradable plastics material. This green approach mitigates the major drawbacks e.g. improper waste management, low degradation rates, waste accumulation in water reservoirs and harmful chemical reagents hence providing a natural, economical and biodegradable alternative to the customarily employed non-biodegradable plastics. This review provides an insight into recently engineered biodegradable plastics used for packaging applications. Properties such as barrier/permeation indexes, thermal, electrical and mechanical characteristics of the biodegradable plastics are considered in detail for developing an understanding regarding the fundamentals of biodegradable materials. Recent literature (2010-2018) was classified according to the composition and nature of the used material. Materials such as polylactic acid, polyhydroxyalkanoates, polyhydroxybutyrate, polycaprolactone, starch and cellulose were comprehensively discussed along with their properties and blending agents.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Khair-Ul-Bariyah S, Arshad M, Ali M, Din MI, Sharif A, Ahmed E. Benzocaine: Review on a Drug with Unfold Potential. Mini Rev Med Chem 2020; 20:3-11. [PMID: 31518221 DOI: 10.2174/1389557519666190913145423] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2019] [Revised: 05/16/2019] [Accepted: 05/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Benzocaine is well-known for its role as an anesthetic agent and largely used in oral ulcers, ear pain and dental complications. Along with lidocaine and other local anesthetics, benzocaine has marked it as an anesthetic agent in surgical procedures and as Na+ channels blocker, as well. Analogues of benzocaine have been found to possess biological potentials including antibacterial, antifungal and anti-cancer. Some derivatives were found to have conspicuous action against tuberculosis. The current review focuses to explore the century-long potential of the molecule and its analogs that have appeared in the literature. Furthermore, highlighting the biological potential of benzocaine and its analogues shall open-up new dimensions of future research to design more potent analogues.
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- Syeda Khair-Ul-Bariyah
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore-54590, Pakistan.,Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College (A Chartered University), Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore-54590, Pakistan
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- Natural & Medical Sciences Research Center, University of Nizwa, Nizwa 616, Oman
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore-54590, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore-54590, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore-54590, Pakistan
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Din MI, Najeeb J, Hussain Z, Khalid R, Ahmad G. Biogenic scale up synthesis of ZnO nano-flowers with superior nano-photocatalytic performance. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2020.1723026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Gujrat, Gujrat, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Shehzad H, Ahmed E, Sharif A, Din MI, Farooqi ZH, Nawaz I, Bano R, Iftikhar M. Amino-carbamate moiety grafted calcium alginate hydrogel beads for effective biosorption of Ag(I) from aqueous solution: Economically-competitive recovery. Int J Biol Macromol 2020; 144:362-372. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2019] [Revised: 12/01/2019] [Accepted: 12/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Din MI, Khalid R, Hussain Z. Recent Research on Development and Modification of Nontoxic Semiconductor for Environmental Application. Separation & Purification Reviews 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/15422119.2020.1714658] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Din MI, Tariq M, Hussain Z, Khalid R. Single step green synthesis of nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles from Hordeum vulgare for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue dye. INORG NANO-MET CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1080/24701556.2019.1711401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Din MI, Khalid R, Hussain Z, Hussain T, Mujahid A, Najeeb J, Izhar F. Nanocatalytic Assemblies for Catalytic Reduction of Nitrophenols: A Critical Review. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2019; 50:322-338. [DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2019.1637241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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- Muhammad Imran Din
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus Lahore, Pakistan
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This article presents a comprehensive review on the synthesis and stability of ferrite nanoparticles such as nickel ferrite (NiFe2O4), zinc ferrite (ZnFe2O4), manganese ferrite (MnFe2O4), iron ferrite (Fe2O3), cobalt ferrite (CoFe2O4) and also mixed nanoparticles. Different synthetic methods for ferrite nanoparticles have been reviewed such as co-precipitation, thermal decomposition and hydrothermal, microwave-assisted and sonochemical methods. The effect on the stability of different capping agents like canola oil, glycerol, sodium dodecyl, sodium citrate, oleic acid, Triton-100 and sodium dodecyl benzene sulfonates has also been studied.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Din MI, Nabi AG, Hussain Z, Arshad M, Intisar A, Sharif A, Ahmed E, Mehmood HA, Mirza ML. Innovative Seizure of Metal/Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Water Purification: A Critical Review of Potential Risks. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2019; 49:534-541. [PMID: 30739482 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2018.1564647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Water contamination is a worldwide critical issue for the present society to avoid competition and maintain an environmentally friendly scenario. Removal of various pollutants including inorganic and organic compounds from water is a big challenge nowadays. Worldwide attention to promote polluted water and technologies related to its treatment has been adversely increased. The utilization of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) for this purpose has gained much attention due to its exceptional properties imparted by reduced size and effective surface area. Moreover, metal/metal oxide NPs-based innovation for improved expulsion productivity is an ingenious area for research and development but the use of such NPs presents some serious risks. Herein, the advanced requisition of NPs for polluted water treatment is highlighted along with the difficulties related to them and their toxic impacts when used as water purifiers. Additionally, the plausible fate of metal/metal oxide NPs incorporated in the water for purification and salient future challenges are deliberated.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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Din MI, Rani A. Selection of Optimum Strategies for the Fabrication of Plant-Mediated Metal Nanoparticles: Emerging Problems in Sustainability. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2018; 48:406-415. [PMID: 29561631 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2018.1444464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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The green fabrication of nanoparticles (NPs) by using plants as reducing and capping agents involves energy efficient, less toxic, safer and simpler pathways. These pathways have been related to the rational use of numerous substances in fabrication of NPs and synthetic strategies, which have been mainly discussed in this article. The subject matter of this review is to discuss how a chemist can follow the green chemistry principles in terms of selection of substances and protocols used for NPs fabrication. Furthermore, it describes how a researcher can modify the physical properties of NPs by varying the reaction conditions. In short, this review article provides a scheme for the synthesis of NPs from selection of suitable plant to characterization of formed NPs by employing green chemistry.
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- a Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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Din MI, Nabi AG, Rani A, Aihetasham A, Mukhtar M. Single step green synthesis of stable nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles from Calotropis gigantea : Catalytic and antimicrobial potentials. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1016/j.enmm.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Din MI, Arshad F, Hussain Z, Mukhtar M. Green Adeptness in the Synthesis and Stabilization of Copper Nanoparticles: Catalytic, Antibacterial, Cytotoxicity, and Antioxidant Activities. Nanoscale Res Lett 2017; 12:638. [PMID: 29282555 PMCID: PMC5745208 DOI: 10.1186/s11671-017-2399-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 12/01/2017] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) are of great interest due to their extraordinary properties such as high surface-to-volume ratio, high yield strength, ductility, hardness, flexibility, and rigidity. CuNPs show catalytic, antibacterial, antioxidant, and antifungal activities along with cytotoxicity and anticancer properties in many different applications. Many physical and chemical methods have been used to synthesize nanoparticles including laser ablation, microwave-assisted process, sol-gel, co-precipitation, pulsed wire discharge, vacuum vapor deposition, high-energy irradiation, lithography, mechanical milling, photochemical reduction, electrochemistry, electrospray synthesis, hydrothermal reaction, microemulsion, and chemical reduction. Phytosynthesis of nanoparticles has been suggested as a valuable alternative to physical and chemical methods due to low cytotoxicity, economic prospects, environment-friendly, enhanced biocompatibility, and high antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The review explains characterization techniques, their main role, limitations, and sensitivity used in the preparation of CuNPs. An overview of techniques used in the synthesis of CuNPs, synthesis procedure, reaction parameters which affect the properties of synthesized CuNPs, and a screening analysis which is used to identify phytochemicals in different plants is presented from the recent published literature which has been reviewed and summarized. Hypothetical mechanisms of reduction of the copper ion by quercetin, stabilization of copper nanoparticles by santin, antimicrobial activity, and reduction of 4-nitrophenol with diagrammatic illustrations are given. The main purpose of this review was to summarize the data of plants used for the synthesis of CuNPs and open a new pathway for researchers to investigate those plants which have not been used in the past. Graphical abstract Proposed Mechanism for Antibacterial activity of copper nanoparticles.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Department of Zoology, University of Punjab, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Din MI, Najeeb J, Ahmad G. Recent Advancements in the Architecting Schemes of Zinc Oxide-Based Photocatalytic Assemblies. Separation & Purification Reviews 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/15422119.2017.1383918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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In this review, various methods of preparation of activated carbon from agricultural and commercial waste material are reviewed. In addition, we also discuss various activation treatments using a comparative approach. The data are organised in tabulated form for ease of comparative study. A review of numerous characterisation techniques is also provided. The effect of time and temperature, activation conditions, carbonisation conditions and impregnation ratios are explained and several physical and chemical activation treatments of raw materials and their impact on the micro- and mesoporous volumes and surface area are discussed. Lastly, a review of adsorption mechanisms of activated carbon (AC) is also provided.
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- Muhammad Imran Din
- Islamia University of Bahawalpur in 2013, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, in November 2009
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- Higher Education Department of Punjab Government of Pakistan
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- University of the Punjab, Pakistan Pakistan in 2006 and 2009
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Imran Din M, Rani A. Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Stabilization of Nickel and Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles: A Green Adeptness. Int J Anal Chem 2016; 2016:3512145. [PMID: 27413375 PMCID: PMC4930827 DOI: 10.1155/2016/3512145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2015] [Revised: 05/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Green protocols for the synthesis of nanoparticles have been attracting a lot of attention because they are eco-friendly, rapid, and cost-effective. Nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles have been synthesized by green routes and characterized for impact of green chemistry on the properties and biological effects of nanoparticles in the last five years. Green synthesis, properties, and applications of nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles have been reported in the literature. This review summarizes the synthesis of nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles using different biological systems. This review also provides comparative overview of influence of chemical synthesis and green synthesis on structural properties of nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles and their biological behavior. It concludes that green methods for synthesis of nickel and nickel oxide nanoparticles are better than chemical synthetic methods.
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- Muhammad Imran Din
- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab, New Campus, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
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Din MI, Hussain Z, Munir H, Naz A, Intisar A, Makshoof MN, Mirza ML. Microwave treated Salvadora oleoides as an eco-friendly biosorbent for the removal of toxic methyl violet dye from aqueous solution--A green approach. Int J Phytoremediation 2016; 18:477-486. [PMID: 26588059 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2015.1115959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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In the present study, microwave treated Salvadora oleoides (MW-SO) has been investigated as a potential biosorbent for the removal of toxic methyl violet dye. A batch adsorption method was experimented for biosorptive removal of toxic methyl violet dye from the aqueous solution. The effect of various operating variables, viz., adsorbent dosage, pH, contact time and temperature on the removal of the dye was studied and it was found that nearly 99% removal of the dye was possible under optimum conditions. Kinetic study revealed that a pseudo-second-order mechanism was predominant and the overall process of the dye adsorption involved more than one step. Hence, in order to investigate the rate determining step, intra-particle diffusion model was applied. Adsorption equilibrium study was made by analyzing Langmuir, Freundlich, and Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) adsorption isotherm models and the biosorption data was found to be best represented by the Langmuir model. The biosorption efficiency of MW-SO was also compared with unmodified material, Salvadora oleoides (SO). It was found that the sorption capacity (qmax) increased from 58.5 mg/g to 219.7 mg/g on MW treatment. Determination of thermodynamic parameters such as free energy change (ΔG°), enthalpy change (ΔH°) and entropy change (ΔS°) confirmed the spontaneous, endothermic and feasible nature of the adsorption process. The preparation of MW-SO did not require any additional chemical treatment and a high percentage removal of methyl violet dye was obtained in much lesser time. Thus, it is in agreement with the principles of green chemistry. The results of the present research work suggest that MW-SO can be used as an environmentally friendly and economical alternative biosorbent for the removal of methyl violet dye from aqueous solutions.
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- a Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- a Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- a Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- a Institute of Chemistry, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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- b Institute of Chemical Engineering and Technology, University of the Punjab , Lahore , Pakistan
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Shah AT, Din MI, Kanwal FN, Mirza ML. Direct synthesis of mesoporous molecular sieves of Ni-SBA-16 by internal pH adjustment method and its performance for adsorption of toxic Brilliant Green dye. ARAB J CHEM 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.arabjc.2014.11.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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Shah AT, Din MI, Bashir S, Qadir MA, Rashid F. Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles UsingFerocactus echidneExtract as a Reducing Agent. ANAL LETT 2015. [DOI: 10.1080/00032719.2014.974057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Din MI, Hussain Z, Mirza ML, Shah AT, Athar MM. Adsorption optimization of lead (II) using Saccharum bengalense as a non-conventional low cost biosorbent: isotherm and thermodynamics modeling. Int J Phytoremediation 2014; 16:889-908. [PMID: 24933891 DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2013.803025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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In the present study a novel biomass, derived from the pulp of Saccharum bengalense, was used as an adsorbent material for the removal of Pb (II) ions from aqueous solution. After 50 minutes contact time, almost 92% lead removal was possible at pH 6.0 under batch test conditions. The experimental data was analyzed using Langmuir, Freundlich, Timken and Dubinin-Radushkevich two parameters isotherm model, three parameters Redlich-Peterson, Sip and Toth models and four parameters Fritz Schlunder isotherm models. Langmuir, Redlich-Peterson and Fritz-Schlunder models were found to be the best fit models. Kinetic studies revealed that the sorption process was well explained with pseudo second-order kinetic model Thermodynamic parameters including free energy change (AG degrees), enthalpy change (AH degrees) and entropy change (AS degrees) have been calculated and reveal the spontaneous, endothermic and feasible nature of the adsorption process. The thermodynamic parameters of activation (deltaG(#), deltaH(#) and deltaS(#)) were calculated from the pseudo-second order rate constant by using the Eyring equation. Results showed that Pb (II) adsorption onto SB is an associated mechanism and the reorientation step is entropy controlled.
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Shah AT, Din MI, Farooq U, Butt MTZ, Athar M, Chaudhary MA, Ahmad MN, Mirza ML. Fabrication of nickel nanoparticles modified electrode by reverse microemulsion method and its application in electrolytic oxidation of ethanol. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2012.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ata S, Imran Din M, Rasool A, Qasim I, Ul Mohsin I. Equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetic sorption studies for the removal of coomassie brilliant blue on wheat bran as a low-cost adsorbent. J Anal Methods Chem 2012; 2012:405980. [PMID: 22567559 PMCID: PMC3335624 DOI: 10.1155/2012/405980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2011] [Revised: 01/12/2012] [Accepted: 01/16/2012] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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The sorption studies of coomassie brilliant blue (CBB) from aqueous solution have been carried out on wheat bran (WB). Coomassie brilliant blue on wheat bran was used to study the adsorption behavior under various parameters such as pH, dosage amount, and contact time. It was observed that under optimized conditions up to 95.70% dye could be removed from solution onto WB. Langmuir and Freundlich adsorption isotherms were used to elaborate the results. Freundlich model was found to be fitted well and favored multilayer adsorption. The Freundlich constants n and KF were determined as 0.53 and 2.5 × 10(-4). Thermodynamic parameters such as ΔG, ΔH, and ΔS studied were taking into account, showed spontaneous and favorable reaction for coomassie brilliant blue on wheat bran. The maximum adsorption capacity q(m) was found to be 6.410 mg/g. The investigations show that non treated WB is a low-cost adsorbent for the removal of dyes from textile industry effluents.
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemistry, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Institute of Chemical Technology & Analytics, Vienna University of Technology, 1060 Wien, Austria
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