RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
Area of research:
Nano chemistry, composite materials, bioactivities of nanomaterials, biodegradable polymer composites, materials for purification of drinking and waste water, materials for sensors.
Theme:
Photocatalytic activity, antimicrobial activity, electrochemical water splitting, kinetic study, biodegradable polymeric smart thin films, filter paper based glucose sensors.
SDGs covered:
Good Health and Well-being (SGD # 3), Clean Water and Sanitation (SGD # 6), Affordable and Clean Energy (SGD # 7), Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SGD # 9), Climate Action (SGD # 13)
Faculty Members:
Dr. Sohail Nadeem, Dr. Mohsin Javed, Fatima Tahir
Description:
The design and development of nanomaterial-based composites can be an interesting research theme that covers multiple areas of research. The proposed research can focus on developing composite materials that incorporate nanomaterials with biodegradable polymers for water purification purposes. The bioactivity of nanomaterials in these composites can be explored and can be used to enhance the purification process. Additionally, the research can investigate the potential use of these composites as sensors for detecting environmental pollutants. This would require studying the sensing properties of various nanomaterials and incorporating them into the composite material. Another interesting area of study could be the formation and potential application of cost-effective and sustainable composite materials for sustainable environment. Overall, this research theme offers multiple avenues for exploration and innovation, including the development of new materials, and understanding the properties of nanomaterials, and their multidimensional applications.
National Collaborators:
Department of Physics, UMT,
Department of Life Sciences, UMT
Department of Architecture, UMT,
School of Design and Textile, UMT,
National Center for Physics, Islamabad, NUST
University of Education, Lahore
Formens Christian College University, Lahore,
Lahore Garrison University, Lahore,
University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore
Department of Chemistry, COMSATS University, Islamabad,
University of Lahore,
University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore.
International Collaborators:
Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Technology, Wenzhou-Kean University, China,
Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia,
School of Chemical and Energy Engineering, University Teknologi, Malaysia.
Students:
Wajad Ulfat (PhD Student), Muhammad Amjad (PhD Scholar), Hira Fatima (PhD Scholar), Hafiza Hina Javed, Iqra Malik (PhD Scholar)
Relevant Publications:
- . Chemosphere, Volume 325, June 2023, 13836,
- Sustainability 2023, 15(3), 1958,
- J. Compos. Sci. 2023, 7(2), 84,
- Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects Volume 649, 20 September 2022, 129332,
- Processes 2022, 10(8), 1455
