Inamuddin ..

Aligarh Muslim University | AMU · Department of Applied Chemistry

Enzymatic biofuel cells (EBFCs) hold tremendous potential to power biomedical devices, biosensors, and bioelectronics. Unlike conventional toxic batteries, these electrochemical devices are biocompatible, harnessing energy from physiological fluids and producing usable electrical energy. But the commercialization of EBFCs is limited by the low oper...

Present work demonstrates development and characterization of Nexar-based nanocomposite membranes to evaluate their potential as an alternative to Nafion. Nanocomposite membranes are characterized through XRD, FTIR, SEM, and TGA for crystallinity, surface morphology, functionalities, and thermal stability. Membrane thickness, and protonic resistivi...

The study reports the synthesis of chemosensor (E)-2-(1-(3-aminophenyl)ethylideneamino)benzenethiol (C1), a highly sensitive, colorimetric metal probe that shows distinct selectivity for the detection of Cu2+ ion in various real water samples. Upon complexation with Cu2+ in CH3OH/H2O (60:40 v/v) (aqueous methanol), the C1 demonstrate significant en...

A Al2O3/MnO2/TiO2 (AlMnTiO) nanocomposite was synthesized using the thermal coprecipitation method and the adsorption performance of methyl orange (MO) dye from aqueous solution was carried out. Single-parameter optimization was used to explore the properties of AlMnTiO nanocomposite parameters on dye adsorption, including dose of adsorbent, soluti...

In the past several years, biological fuel cells (BFCs) have become an explorable technology that attained the status of current research activities amongst researchers working on energy crises throughout the world. The BFCs have various applications such as wearable and implantable biomedical devices, self-powered biosensors and wastewater treatme...

In the current research work “4-{[1-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)ethylidene]amino}-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-1,2-dihydro-3H-pyrazol-3-one” chemosensor (C1) synthesized by condensation reaction using “4-amino-1,2-dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenylpyrazol-3-one” and “2,5-dihydroxy actophenone” was used as the effective sensor of metal ion. The C1 shows absorption pea...

In the present investigation, a novel biosensor (GCE/PTH/MWCNT/NR) based on the nanocomposite of polythiophene (PTH) and multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) immobilized by nitrate reductase (NR) was designed and made on a glassy carbon electrode (GCE). PTH and its composite with MWCNT were prepared by in situ oxidative polymerization. The structura...

Membranes are considered a key component for PEM fuel cell performance. Numerous fluorinated and non-fluorinated hydrocarbon materials are explored as PEM membranes; however, new membrane materials are still being quested to overcome their existing challenges. In this context, NexarTM (non-fluorinated hydrocarbon) and its modified forms are investi...

Copper oxide nanoparticles (CONs) are synthesized using the leaf extract of Nyctanthes arbor‐tristis. They are further characterized using FE‐SEM and EDX techniques and successfully used for the removal of Congo Red (CR) dye. To enhance the removal efficiency, the effect of various parameters viz. shaking time, adsorbent dose, pH, etc. are studied....

Due to the increasing energy demand and to help integrate renewable energy into the energy mix, large‐scale energy storage has become essential. Among the different large‐scale secondary battery technologies, zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) have attracted huge attention due to their lower cost, better safety, and environmental positivity. The aqueous ele...

MnTiFeO nanoflakes (NF) have been prepared and used to remove Cr(VI) and phosphate from an aqueous solution. The optimum potentials for adsorption of Cr(VI) and phosphateoccur at acidic pH and are primarily due to ionic interactions. Langmuir monolayer adsorption is observed. The active sites of NF show some selectivity for Cr(VI) due to various pu...

This study aims to design a new nanocomposite as a supporting material for wiring the enzyme to develop a bioanode in the enzymatic biofuel cell (EBFC). In this work, polyaniline-based nanocomposite was synthesized by in situ polymerization of aniline monomer. The zeta potential study of the nanofillers was carried out, which reveals the interactio...

An electro-stimulus-responsive bending actuator was developed by synthesizing a non-perfluorinated membrane based on silicotungstic acid (SA), sulfonated polyvinyl alcohol (SPVA), and polyaniline (PANI). The membrane was developed via solution casting method. The dry membrane SA/SPVA showed a sufficient ion-exchange potential of 1.6 meq g−1 dry fil...

The determining factor of the performance of enzyme catalyzed biofuel cells (eBFCs) is the electrical connection between a redox active site of the enzyme and the electrode surface. Here, polythiophene-titanium oxide (PTH-TiO2) nanocomposite was synthesized through oxidative chemical polymerization. The PTH-TiO2 was used as a support material to im...

In this work, Au nanoparticles were synthesized using eco-friendly protocol and then supported on reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets through in-situ polymerization of indole (In), focusing on their electrochemical efficiency against glucose oxidation in glucose-based biofuel cells (glucose/O2). The bioanode was fabricated by applying ferritin...

This book discusses how to reduce the impact of dust and heat on photovoltaic systems. It presents the problems caused by both dust accumulation and heat on PV systems, as well as the solutions, in a collected piece of literature. The Effects of Dust and Heat on Photovoltaic Modules: Impacts and Solutions begins by discussing the properties of dust...

This edited book provides an in-depth overview of carbon dioxide (CO2) transformations to sustainable power technologies. It also discusses the wide scope of issues in engineering avenues, key designs, device fabrication, characterizations, various types of conversions and related topics. It includes studies focusing on the applications in catalysi...

This comprehensive edited book on microbial prospective discusses the innovative approaches and investigation strategies, as well as provides a broad spectrum of the cutting-edge research on the processing, properties and technological developments of microbial products and their applications. Microbes finds very important applications in our lives...

Present work described the synthesis of Al-Fe-Zn oxide nanocomposite and surface properties determinations by spectrophotometric method. Homogeneous mixing of metals, size range 9–13 nm, and rough surface determined from TEM and FESEM images are discussed. The specific surface area (121.3 m²/g), crystalline nature and elemental composition were ded...

The synthesis of an Al2O3-doped MnFe2O4nanocomposite (Al2O3@MnFe2O4) for the adsorption of Cr(VI) ions from an aqueous solutionhas been reported. FE-SEM, EDAX, XRD and FTIRhave been performed tocharacterizethe Al2O3@MnFe2O4nanocomposite. The kinetic data were analyzed using pseudo-first and pseudo-second-order kinetic models. The adsorption data is...

An efficient ZnMnO nanocomposite-based activated carbon (AC) was synthesized using the co-precipitation technique and was characterized by XRD, FTIR, FE-SEM and EDAX spectroscopic methods. The as-synthesized nanocomposite-based activated carbon was applied for the adsorption of toxic chromium using batch experiments. To enhance the removal efficien...

Ever-growing demands for energy, the unsustainability of fossil fuel due to its scarcity and massive impact on global economies and the environment, have encouraged the research on alternative power sources to work upon for the governments, companies, and scientists across the world. Enzymatic biofuel cells (eBFCs) is one category of fuel cell that...

In this study, ZnMn2O4 (ZMO) nanoparticles were synthesized and mixed with the commercial TiO2 to prepare composite photoanode. Dye sensitized solar cells (DSSC) device was fabricated and highest power conversion efficiency of 5.09% was obtained for the cell with 0.1 wt% of ZMO in the photoanode, while in similar condition the device with pure TiO2...

A novel schiff base, N'-(4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzylidene)isonicotinohydrazide (S1) was synthesised by the condensation reaction between isonicotinohydrazide and 4-(diethylamino)-2-hydroxybenzaldehyde. The chemosensing behavior of S1 towards Ni2+ was investigated and confirmed that the S1 exhibited fair selectivity and sensitivity. Furthermore...

Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Biosurfactants for the Bioremediation of Polluted Environments explores the use of biosurfactants in remediation initiatives, reviewing knowledge surrounding the creation and application of biosurfactants for addressing issues related to the release of toxic substance...

Green Sustainable Process for Chemical and Environmental Engineering and Science: Microbially-Derived Biosurfactants for Improving Sustainability in Industry explores the role biosurfactants may play in providing more sustainable, environmentally benign, and economically efficient solutions for mitigating challenges experienced in the industrial se...

Background Because of their intrinsic ability to induce physiological effects in humans at low doses, pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) are a unique group of emerging environmental pollutants. A number of studies have confirmed the occurrence of different PPCPs in environment, which raises concerns about possible adverse effects on...

In this study, Crystal Violet (CV) adsorption isotherms on FeTiPbONCs was simulated and interpreted using the conventional methods as well as statistical physics two energies double layer model. This model was formalized based on the statistical physics. The following parameters are added in this pattern: steric and energy-sensitive parameters rele...

Chlorine-Based Aromatic Compounds (CBACs) and its numerous derivatives are referred to as Chlorophenols (CPs) as there consist of complex compounds of chlorine with other aromatics (benzene) and side chains such as nitrogen, amino group, alkyl group, etc. There are a group of environmental pollutants sourced from the released waste of numerous manm...

It has been discovered that the present agricultural practices heavily depends on the application of synthetic inputs in order to boost increase in agricultural production. The application of these synthetic chemicals has been documented with several adverse effects when applied in excess most especially with health and environmental hazards couple...

The FeZnO (iron zinc bimetallic oxide) was synthesised using the ultrasound-assisted method and further converted into FeZnOAC (iron zinc bimetallic oxide-doped activated carbon) by treating it with activated carbon. As developed FeZnOAC is effectively used for the adsorption of Fuchsine dye from an aqueous dye solution. A 200 mg of FeZnOAC was suf...

Pb(II) doped zinc oxide nanoparticles (Pb-ZnONPs) was synthesised using the co-precipitation method. The average size distribution of the Pb-ZnONPs is 42.8 nm and further used as an adsorbent to remove Erichrome Black T (EBT) from wastewater. The adsorption of EBT onto the Pb-ZnONPs was best fitted for pseudo-second-order kinetics model, indicating...

Marine microorganisms have been identified to possess numerous potential metabolic mechanisms that enhanced their survival in extreme environments which are uninhabitable to any life. These conditions include extreme temperatures, pressures, acidity, alkalinity, high osmotic content and relatively low or absence of dissolved oxygen. These marine mi...

The global population has been stated to increase drastically to 9 billion in the year 2050. Some of the basic needs of our time include provision of quality and safe food with adequate nutrition, access to quality health care for that could prevent the exposure of mankind to incidence of diseases and several health challenges. Therefore, there is...

Globally, mankind is suffering from numerous diseases and nutritional deficiencies. The rapid increase in the population of the whole world has aggravated this scenario. The population of mankind has been stipulated to increase tremendously to 9 billion in the year 2050. Some of the challenges currently experience by majority of the global populati...

Cancer is a leading cause of death throughout the world. Melanoma is a skin cancer with a significant impact on global public health. Application of nanotechnology in the field of cancer diagnosis, drug delivery, imaging and therapy, has the most attractive approach as nanoparticles reach target sites easily due to their unique properties. Previous...

Geochemistry is the branch of science that uses the tools and philosophies of chemistry to give detail of the mechanisms regulating the working past and present of the earth. Geochemistry has an application in livestock like geochemistry in animal health and geochemistry and the nutrition of agriculture livestock. Geochemistry has been identified w...

The world population has been stated to increase tremendously to 9 billion in the year 2050. Therefore, there is a need to explore significant numerous mineral elements that have not be explored before. The earth crust is blessed with numerous essential minerals which could play an essential function in the growth of sustainable agriculture and inc...

Size-controlled Pb0.06Fe0.7O3 nanoparticles (Pb-FeONPs) were fabricated by the thermal co-precipitation method and characterized by FE-SEM, EDX, XRD, and IR techniques. The SEM and XRD images showed the average size distribution and average crystallite size of 19.21 nm and 4.9 nm, respectively. The kinetic model of Congo Red (CR) adsorption onto Pb...

A Schiff-base 2-((E)-(3-(prop-1-en-2-yl)phenylimino)methyl)-4-nitrophenol (Receptor 1) colorimetric probe was synthesized and its UV-visible and fluorescence spectral properties for the sensing of Cu+ 2 ions in CH3OH/H2O (60:40,v/v) solvent system was explored. The Receptor 1 showed the discriminating spectral behavior with the addition of Cu2+ ion...

Background While significant strides have been made to avoid mortality during the treatment of chronic diseases, it is still one of the biggest health-care challenges that have a profound effect on humanity. The development of specific, sensitive, accurate, quick, low-cost, and easy-to-use diagnostic tools is therefore still in urgent demand. Nanod...