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Khuram Shahzad Ahmad
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Exploring the dual functionality of Er2S3:Al2S3:NiS2 thin film as supercapacitor electrode and photocatalyst for efficient energy storage and pollutant degradation
This study focuses on Er2S3:Al2S3:NiS2 thin films using diethyldithiocarbamate. The thin films exhibited a crystallite size of 37 nm, with geometrically shaped, small clustered bodies. XPS analysis confirmed the ...
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Augmented photovoltaic and electrochemical performance of lanthanide (Ln3+ = Ce3+, Pr3+, and Nd3+) doped ZrO2 semiconductor material
Synthesis of energy efficient materials is the integral step towards tackling global energy crises in the current era. Present work elucidates the synthesis, characterization, and energy related applications o...
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Biomimetic [AV-Er2O3-doped δ-Bi2O3]-stacked nanoplates: an efficient electrocatalyst for OER/HER and electrode material for supercapacitor application
Current investigation explores the role of the phyto-metabolites of the Amaranthus viridis for development of the energy-active nanocomplex. The green route adopted for synthesis of doped nanocomplexes signifies ...
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Residual analysis of menacing toxicants: pesticides and heavy metals in fish (Oreochromis niloticus and Tor putitora) and fresh water reservoirs
Current research was done to evaluate the level of pesticide residues and heavy metals in fish and water bodies. Surface water samples and samples of Oreochromis niloticus and Tor putitora were collected from dif...
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Phytogenic synthesis and enhanced photocatalytic properties of ZnOCo3O4 p–n junction: biomimetic water remediators
Sustainable fabrication of photocatalyst for rapid degradation of organic pollutants is one of the great research focuses of the present time. In the current study, a sustainable and scalable sol–gel synthesis...
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E-beam-deposited Zr2NiS4-GO alloy thin film, a tenacious photocatalyst and efficient electrode for electrical devices
Hybrid composites of metal sulphides conjugated graphene oxide have engrossed the scientific community recently owing to their enhanced characteristics. Present research describes the synthesis of (Zr–Ni)sulph...
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Preparation of Organo-Stabilized Mn3O4 Nanostructures as an Electro-Catalyst for Clean Energy Generation
Current investigations report the efficient sustainable biomimetic synthesis of manganese oxide nano-particles (Mn3O4 NPs) by the aid of green cap** and stabilizing agents using an aqueous leaf extract of Olea ...
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Physical Vapor Deposited [Co:Cd-(dtc)2]/SnO2 Dual Semiconductor Systems: Synthesis, Characterization and Photo-Electrochemistry
Current work reports the fabrication of cadmium, cobalt and cobalt doped cadmium semiconductor chalcogenide [Cd-(dtc)2 [dtc = dithiocarbmate], Co-(dtc)2, and Co:Cd-(dtc)2] complexes using iso-propylammonium dithi...
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Environmental toxicant Zoxamide sorption, degradation and Punica granatum-based activated carbon-mediated removal from soils
An intricate pesticide study is essential to assess its interaction with soil and environment. Fungicide Zoxamide has been examined for adsorption–desorption and degradation behaviour. Adsorption and desorptio...
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Identification and quantification of phyto-constituents of wild Moraceae-Ficus palmata Forssk and its implication as synthesizing fuel for biomimetic nanomaterials
In the present times, low cost and greener biogenic synthesis of nanomaterials is considered as an alternative to the chemical synthesis, but in depth mechanism and the incorporated phytochemicals in the synth...
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Identification and implication of organic compounds of Viola odorata: a potential source for bio-fabrication of nickel oxide nanoparticles
Due to the vast application of nano-materials in different fields, there is a need for their safety and cost-effective synthesis routes. The traditional synthesis methods are not environmentally safe and mostl...
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Facile synthesis of ZnO–CoMoO4 nanocomposite using bio-organic fuel for energy storage application
Supercapacitors are the highly investigated energy storage devices to solve the global energy storage problems. The metal oxide nanomaterials as electrode-active materials yield the desirable specific capacita...
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Phyto-mediated semiconducting n-type electrode nanomaterial: structural, compositional, and supercapacitor investigations
Sustainable fabrication of efficient electrode is highly demandable in the present time particularly for supercapacitors. In the present work, we have functionalized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) using fo...
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Modified sol gel synthesis of MoO3 NPs using organic template: synthesis, characterization and electrochemical investigations
Over the past numerous decades, unrelenting attention has been dedicated for sustainable design and synthesis of electrochemical metal oxide with controlled morphology and nano scale structural complexity to e...
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Herbicide thiencarbazone-methyl pedospheric disposition through sorption and degradation mechanisms in heterogenous soils
Thiencarbazone-methyl, a triazole herbicide was assessed for its environmental fate by carefully imitating and analyzing the natural pedosphere through diverse experiments involving adsorption, desorption, hyd...
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Remedial potential of bacterial and fungal strains (Bacillus subtilis, Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus flavus and Penicillium chrysogenum) against organochlorine insecticide Endosulfan
Endosulfan, an organochlorine insecticide, is known to cause detrimental effects to the environment and human health due to its excessive usage. Its highly toxic nature calls for an environmental-friendly appr...
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Synthesis of binary metal oxide-doped Co3O4 nanoparticles by organic template and investigation of its structural, optical and electrochemical properties
Over the past decade, electrochemical devices have significantly improved due to advanced fabrication and synthesis of nano-electrode materials. However, the cost-effective and -efficient fabrication of nanoma...
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Effects of bioactive compounds on the morphology and surface chemistry of MoO3/ZnMoO4 nanocomposite for supercapacitor
Over recent decades, considerable breakthroughs for supercapacitors have been reported particularly related to electrode material synthesis. In this study, spherical nanoshaped MoO3/ZnMoO4 electrode material was ...
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Congruously designed eco-curative integrated farming model designing and employment for sustainable encompassments
Eco-degradative features associated with the modern agriculture due to utilization of toxic agro-chemicals and intensified technologies need an urgent attention. Considering this need for eco-curativeness and ...
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Developmental abnormality caused by Fusarium mangiferae in mango fruit explored via molecular characterization
Current study has for the first time assessed the preponderance and severity of developmental abnormalities of mango (Mangifera indica L.) fruit via molecular characterization of fungal pathogens in the selected ...
