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Improvement of Supercapacitor Performance of In Situ Doped Laser-Induced Multilayer Graphene via NiO

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Herein, we have reported a novel strategy for improving the electrochemical performance of laser-induced graphene (LIG) supercapacitors (SCs). The LIG was prepared using a CO2 laser system. The polyimide polymer was the source material for the fabrication of the LIG. The doping process was performed in situ using the CO2 laser, which works as a rapid thermal treatment to combine graphene and NiO particles. NiO was used to improve the capacitance of graphene by combining an electric double-layer capacitor (EDLC) with the pseudo-capacitance effect. The high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy showed that the structure of the LIG is multilayered and waved. The HRTEM image proves the distribution of NiO fine particles with sizes of 5–10 nm into the graphene layers. The electrochemical performance of the as-prepared LIG was tested. The effect of the combination of the two materials (oxide and carbon) was investigated at different concentrations. The LIG showed a specific capacitance of 69 Fg−1 , which increased up to 174 Fg−1 for the NiO-doped LIG. The stability investigations showed that the electrodes were very stable for more than 1000 cycles. This current study establishes an innovative method to improve the electrochemical properties of LIG.

Research Authors
Nagih M. Shaalan , Shalendra Kumar , Faheem Ahmed , Nishat Arshi , Saurabh Dalela and Keun Hwa Chae ,
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Research Department
Research Journal
nanomaterials
Research Pages
2081
Research Publisher
MDPI
Research Vol
Volume 13, Issue 14
Research Website
https://scholar.google.com.eg/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=7603695875513734302&btnI=1&hl=en
Research Year
2023

Fabrication and characterization of structured Zn1-xCdxWO4 (0≤ x≤ 1) with tunable photoluminescent and promising applicable heterometallic nanocomposites in shielding properties

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Research Authors
Hani Negm, Hend Abd-Allah, Atta Y Abdel-Latief, MA Abdel-Rahim, Atef El-Taher, Nagih M Shaalan
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Research Department
Research Journal
Radiation Physics and Chemistry
Research Pages
111335
Research Publisher
Pergamon
Research Year
2024

Electrochemical Performance of Potassium Bromate Active Electrolyte for Laser-Induced KBr-Graphene Supercapacitor Electrodes.

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In this paper, we have reported a low-concentration active electrolyte of KBrO3 for the supercapacitor’s application. The electrochemical processes were carried out in two concentrations of KBrO3 with 0.2 and 0.4 M. Additionally, we have reported a novel strategy for doping graphene during its fabrication process with a potassium bromide (KBr) solution. The chemical doping of graphene with KBr improved the electrochemical properties of graphene used as supercapacitors. HRTEM images confirmed the multi-layer graphene obtained by CO2 laser based on polyimide. The effect of KBr on the graphene lattice has been studied using Raman spectroscopy. The two electrodes of graphene and KBr-doped graphene were subjected to the electrochemical properties study as a supercapacitor by electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, cyclic voltammetry, and galvanostatic charge-discharge techniques. The results exhibited the successful method of graphene doping and the stability of using KBrO3 as a suitable electrolyte for electrochemical processes with this lower molarity. The specific capacitance of the pristine graphene capacitor in 0.2 M of KBrO3 was 33 Fg−1, while this value increased up to 70 Fg−1 for KBr-doped graphene in 0.4 M of KBrO3. The specific capacity in mAhg−1 has also increased twofold. The results exhibited the possibility of using KBrO3 as an electrolyte. The supercapacitor performance almost showed good stability in the life cycle.

Research Authors
Nagih M. Shaalan ,Faheem Ahmed ,Shalendra Kumar ,Mohamad M. Ahmad ,Abdullah F. Al-Naim , andD. Hamad 2
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Research Department
Research Journal
Inorganics
Research Pages
109
Research Vol
11(3)
Research Year
2023

Separation of overlapping phases for Se88Te10Ag2 glass

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Results of crystallization kinetics for Se88Te10Ag2 glass using differential scanning calorimetry under non-isothermal condition are described and discussed. The glass has a single glass transition and two crystalline phases that overlap. The Gaussian fit model was used to separate the overlapping crystalline phases. By applying the Matusita et al. approach to analyses the data, it was possible to determine the activation energy (Ec) and Avrami exponent (n) for the two phases. The average Ec values for the first and the second phases are 126.16 and 113.99 kJ mol−1, respectively. It was shown that the activation energy strongly depended on the heating rate. Using the Kissinger–Akahira–Sunose method, the variable activation energies with crystalline fraction are calculated. This variation demonstrates how the transition from the amorphous to the crystalline phase is a complicated process requiring several nucleation and growth mechanisms. It was discussed if the Johnson–Mehl–Avrami model to describe the crystallization for the composition under investigation. The results show SB(MN) that model is more appropriate to represent the crystallization process for the examined composition. While the results agree with JMA models at low heating rates. Through the use of scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction, the crystalline phases for the two stages were identified.

Research Authors
D. Hamad, Samar Moustafa, M. A. Abdel‑Rahim & A. M. Abdelraheem
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Research Department
Research Journal
Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry
Research Pages
9571–9583
Research Vol
148
Research Year
2023

Model-Assisted Optimization of Cobalt Biosorption on Macroalgae Padina pavonica for Wastewater Treatment

Research Authors
Abeer S Aloufi, Bahja Al Riyami, Mustafa A Fawzy, Hatim M Al-Yasi, Mostafa Koutb, Sedky HA Hassan
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Research Journal
Water
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Research Publisher
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Research Year
2024

Sustainable Use of Marine Macroalga Sargassum muticum as a Biosorbent for Hazardous Crystal Violet Dye: Isotherm, Kinetic and Thermodynamic Modeling

Research Authors
Mustafa A Fawzy, Abeer S Aloufi, Sedky HA Hassan, Abdulrahman H Alessa, Ahmad A Alsaigh, Mostafa Koutb, Ismail R Abdel-Rahim
Research Date
Research Journal
Sustainability
Research Year
2023

Bioremediation potential of microalgae for copper ion from wastewater and its impact on growth and biochemical contents: equilibrium isotherm studies

Research Authors
Mustafa A Fawzy, Shereen Abdelsalam, Wafaa A Hafez, Adel A Fathi
Research Date
Research Journal
Materials Research Express
Research Member
Research Year
2024

Investigation of ruled surfaces and their singularities according to Blaschke frame in Euclidean 3-space

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In this paper, we study the singularities on a non-developable ruled surface according to Blaschke’s frame in the Euclidean 3-space. Additionally, we prove that singular points occur on this kind of ruled surface and use the singularity theory technique to examine these singularities. Finally, we construct an example to confirm and demonstrate our primary finding.
Research Authors
Yanlin. Li, Ali. H. Alkhaldi, Akram Ali , R. A. Abdel-Baky, and M. khalifa Saad
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Research Department
Research File
paper1_0.pdf (1.71 MB)
Research Journal
AIMS Mathematics
Research Pages
13875-13888
Research Publisher
AIMS Mathematics
Research Rank
Q1
Research Vol
Vol. 8
Research Website
http://www.aimspress.com/journal/Math
Research Year
2023

Synthesis and Characterizations of Some New Selenolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline Derivatives

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In this paper, we present the synthesis of new selenoloquinoxaline derivatives starting from 2-Chloroquinoxaline-3-carbonitrile 1. The compound 1 was subjected to a reaction with Selenium metal in the presence of NaBH4 as a reducing agent in ethanol, under a nitrogen atmosphere. This reaction resulted in the formation of the sodium salt of 3-cyanoquinoxaline-2-selenolate, which was subsequently reacted with α-halogenated carbonyl compounds in situ. This reaction produced a serious of newly synthesized 3-aminoselenolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline-2-substituents. Ethyl 3-aminoselenolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline-2-carboxylate 3a was hydrolyzed by sodium hydroxide to give the corresponding sodium salt 9. This salt was then refluxed with acetic anhydride to produce oxazinone compound 10. The reaction of compound 10 with ammonium acetate afforded pyrimidoselenolo[2,3-b]qinoxaline derivative 11. Compound 11 was then Chlorinated using phosphorous oxychloride to give the corresponding chlorocompound.

Research Authors
Fatma K. Abdelwadoud, Gehad S. Gomaa, Ahmed A. Geies
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Research Department
Research Journal
Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Research Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Research Vol
61
Research Website
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/jhet.4754
Research Year
2024

Experimental and simulated TD-DFT study of malachite green dye and tetrahydroquinoxaline hybrid blend: its application removal from wastewater

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2-Carbethoxy-3-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoxaline (CTQ) was synthesized using a condensation reaction between o-phenylenediamine and diethylbromomalonate under regulated conditions.  CTQ compound was used as a powerful adsorbent in the elimination of harmful malachite green (MG) dye from wastewater using the spectrophotometer technique. By applying Hartree-Fock (HF) and density functional theory (DFT-B3LYP) with 6-31G(d,p) as the basis, the optimized geometries, vibrational wavenumbers, intensities of vibrational bands, and various atomic charges of 9VC have been investigated. The basic vibrational modes measured experimentally are analyzed and compared to theoretical predictions. Density functional theory (DFT) was used to examine the geometry, electronic structure, polarizability, and hyperpolarizability of the hybrid blend organic dye (CTQ+MG)HB, which contains p-conjugated tetrahydroquinoxaline unit with an electron donor-acceptor moiety, and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) with several hybrid functionals were used to examine the electronic absorption spectrum. Various factors affecting the removal of this toxic dye like adsorbent dose, contact time, initial dye concentration, and dye solution temperature were examined. To show the equilibrium of the adsorption, Freundlich and Langmuir isotherm models were utilized. Freundlich and Langmuir's equations' correlation coefficient values were found to be in perfect agreement. The transfer of MG to quinoxaline is regulated by a pseudo-second-order procedure. The adsorption approach was a spontaneous and exothermic type. A suitable reaction mechanism has also been described and explored in this study along with an analysis of the thermodynamic parameters.
Research Authors
Ahmed Geiesa, Gehad S. Gomaaa, Fatma K. Abdelwadouda, Samia M. Ibrahimb, Ahmed F. Al-Hossainy.
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Journal of Molecular Structure
Research Publisher
ElSEVIER
Research Vol
1291
Research Website
doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2023.136050
Research Year
2023
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