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Tauseef Anwar
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Open AccessLithium storage study on MoO3-grafted TiO2 nanotube arrays
Titanium dioxide nanotube arrays (TNAs) were fabricated via anodic ionization. Porous MoO3 was grafted on TNAs with the help of hydrothermal method. Scanning electron microscopy and X-ray powder diffraction was u...
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Effect of the carbon nanotube size dispersity on the electrical properties and pressure sensing of the polymer composites
Two different-diameter carbon nanotubes (CNTs), i.e., CNT-1 (diameter = 10–30 nm, length = 5–15 μm) and CNT-2 (diameter = 20–40 nm, length = 5–15 μm), were mixed in various relative concentrations to obtain se...
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Open AccessMolybdenum disulfide grafted titania nanotube arrays as high capacity retention anode material for lithium ion batteries
Titania nanotube arrays (TNAs) were grown by anodic oxidation method, and molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) grafted TNAs have been synthesized via one-step hydrothermal process. The MoS2 grafted TNAs (MoS2/TNAs) when e...
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Cathodic titania nanotube arrays as anode material for lithium-ion batteries
The titanium dioxide nanotube arrays (TNAs) have been synthesized at cathode and anode via standard electrochemical method for their subsequent use as anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The TNAs ...
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Numerical Simulation of Phase Transitions in Type-II Annular Superconductor Using Time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau Equations
Time-dependent Ginzburg-Landau equations were solved by finite element method in two-dimensional space for order parameter and energy components of the annular superconducting sample in steady magnetic fields....
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Synthesis of biochar-supported zinc oxide and graphene oxide/zinc oxide nanocomposites to remediate tartrazine dye from aqueous solution using fixed-bed column reactor
The treatment of wastewater is a worldwide concern due its large impact on the environment and human health. Among different types of pollutants, textile effluents (dyes) are increasingly of emerging concern, ...
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Open AccessInvestigation of phytotherapeutic potential of herbal mixtures and their effects on salbutamol induced cardiotoxicity and hyperlipidemia in rabbits
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major cause of deaths all over the world. The high level of blood cholesterol and oxidative stress are major risk factors for heart diseases. The phytotherapeutics have a...
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Open AccessAlleviation of cadmium and drought stress in wheat by improving growth and chlorophyll contents amended with GA3 enriched deashed biochar
Drought and cadmium (Cd) stress are both major issues that significantly affect the growth and development of wheat plants. Both drought stress and Cd toxicity disrupt physiological processes i.e., nutrient up...
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Open AccessSynergistic effect of biochar-based compounds from vegetable wastes and gibberellic acid on wheat growth under salinity stress
Soil salinization is a prevalent form of land degradation particularly in water-deficient regions threatening agricultural sustainability. Present desalinization methods demand excessive water use. Biochar has...
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Open AccessEvaluation of potassium-enriched biochar and GA3 effectiveness for Improving wheat growth under drought stress
Osmotic stress is a significant concern in agricultural crop production as it can harm crop growth, development, and productivity. Agriculture crops are particularly vulnerable to osmotic stress due to their r...
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Quantitative assessment of the ethnomedicinal knowledge of wild plants used to treat human ailments
Medicinal plants have played an essential role in human health for generations. In District Multan, traditional knowledge about these plants provides a rich resource, yet it remains largely undocumented and ma...
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Open AccessBoosting Solanum tuberosum resistance to Alternaria solani through green synthesized ferric oxide (Fe2O3) nanoparticles
Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the third crucial global crop facing threats from Alternaria solani, a necrotrophic fungal pathogen causing early blight disease. Beyond crop impact, it leads to substantial producti...
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Open AccessExploring the benefits of wild plants in dietary nutrition: investigating perspectives, choices, health impacts and sustainable practices
This ethnobotanical study in Dunyapur, District Lodhran, Pakistan, focuses on traditional medicinal knowledge, exploring 41 plants across 28 families. The research involves 496 informants from diverse backgrou...
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Open AccessEffect of salinity on growth and biochemical responses of brinjal varieties: implications for salt tolerance and antioxidant mechanisms
Salinity poses significant challenges to agricultural productivity, impacting crops’ growth, morphology and biochemical parameters. A pot experiment of three months was conducted between February to April 2023...
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Open AccessMitigation of cadmium-induced stress in maize via synergistic application of biochar and gibberellic acid to enhance morpho-physiological and biochemical traits
Cadmium (Cd), being a heavy metal, tends to accumulate in soils primarily through industrial activities, agricultural practices, and atmospheric deposition. Maize, being a staple crop for many regions, is part...
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A review of photocatalytic CO2 reduction: exploring sustainable carbon emission mitigation from thermodynamics to kinetics and strategies for enhanced efficiency
To mitigate the increased CO2 emission, CO2 reduction to multi-carbon fuels or other useable substances is an appealing yet essential approach. Since, reduction of CO2 is a thermodynamically uphill process, an ec...
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Open AccessAntimony Trisulfide with Graphene Oxide Coated Titania Nanotube Arrays as Anode Material for Lithium-ion Batteries
The performance of the Lithium Ion Batteries (LiBs) is significantly influenced with the synergetic chemical properties of two different materials in a composite form. The specific capacity of both titanium di...
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Open AccessOptimizing germination: comparative assessment of various growth media on dragon fruit germination and early growth
Dragon fruit (Selenicereus undatus), known for its captivating appearance and remarkable nutritional profile, has garnered considerable attention in recent years. Despite its popularity, there's a dearth of resea...
