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Statical optimization of cellulase enzymes production by Trichoderma harzianum PP400831 using response surface methodology and their application in production of 2G bioethanol

Research Abstract

The development of second-generation (2G) bioethanol from lignocellulosic sources, such as sugarcane bagasse, is
very important as a viable alternative to conventional fossil fuels. However, the high cost associated with enzymatic
hydrolysis, which breaks down cellulose into fermentable sugars, poses a key challenge. This study focused on
enhancing cellulase enzyme production by a novel, locally isolated strain, Trichoderma harzianum PP400831,
using statistical optimization BBD-RSM to improve enzyme activity. Optimization efforts resulted in maximal
endoglucanase and exoglucanase activities of 4.01 IU/mL and 2.64 IU/mL, respectively after 9 days at 2% cellulose
mixture concentration and 0.15% tween 80. After saccharifcation of pretreated (SCB) by the crude enzymes and
fermentation of produced reduced sugar by S. cerevisiae MN901244 yielded an ethanol concentration of 25.63
g/L. This work represents a signifcant step toward developing a cost-effective, sustainable, and high-performing
cellulase production process for second-generation bioethanol. 
 

Research Authors
Maysa M. Ali1*, Sara M. Ibrahim2, Mohamed Abdelazim2 and Abdel-Elnaser A. Zohri1
Research Date
Research File
Research Journal
Microbial Cell Factories
Research Pages
15
Research Publisher
BMC
Research Vol
25
Research Year
2026

Timelike line congruences via surface theory in Minkowski 3-space

Research Abstract

Line congruences are crucial in classical geometry, particularly in relating one surface to another through families of lines. These correspondences
are most valuable when they preserve key geometric features of the original surface. A line congruence, understood as a two-parameter
family of lines, can itself be viewed as a surface within the space of lines. This paper focuses on timelike line congruences, using the Study
map to explore their geometry within Minkowski 3-space. By interpreting a timelike line congruence as a region on the hyperbolic dual unit
sphere, we connect surface theory with the geometry of these congruences. We introduce the first and second fundamental forms to establish
conditions for when a timelike surface is developable and to study its differential properties. Applying Blaschke’s moving frame technique, we
derive curvature formulas and provide Minkowski analogs of classical results for ruled surfaces within the congruence. Specifically, we extend
known Euclidean results, including a Minkowski version of Plücker’s conoid. We also derive Dupin’s indicatrix for timelike line congruences,
offering a classification based on curvature invariants. In addition, we construct the Liouville formula within this framework and discuss its
geometric implications for closed timelike ruled surfaces contained in a timelike line congruence. To highlight the practical outcomes of our
approach, we provide several illustrative models.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
AIP Advances
Research Year
2025

Blaschke frames and the motion of timelike ruled surfaces in Minkowski 3-space

Research Abstract

This study explores the geometry of timelike ruled surfaces and their associated Blaschke frames in Minkowski 3-space. It establishes a
mapping from spacelike differentiable curves to timelike ruled surfaces and derives the corresponding differential equations governing the
Blaschke frame, which encapsulates key geometric vectors of the surface. Central concepts, such as the striction curve and the Disteli-axis,
are analyzed, highlighting their roles in the surface’s motion and curvature. The research further investigates the conditions for rotational
and translational motions and classifies ruled surfaces based on specific curvature and torsion constraints. Overall, this study offers a
comprehensive framework for understanding the geometry and kinematics of timelike ruled surfaces.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
AIP Advances
Research Year
2025

Geometric analysis of slant timelike-ruled surfaces and Bertrand offsets in Minkowski 3-space

Research Abstract

This study investigates the geometric properties of slant timelike-ruled surfaces and their Bertrand offsets in Minkowski space. By deriving
their parametric equations, we examine the structural characteristics of these surfaces and classify their offset relationships. Through the use
of geodesic curvatures, we establish conditions for parallel Bertrand offsets and analyze their compatibility with the Blaschke frame. Explicit
representations of the slant timelike-ruled surface and its Bertrand offset are formulated, with specific parameter values chosen to explore their
geometric behavior. The influence of these parameters on surface geometry is demonstrated through graphical models. These results advance
the understanding of ruled surface theory in Lorentzian geometry and offer valuable insights into applications in mathematical physics and
differential geometry.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
AIP Advances
Research Year
2025

Stationary‐Angle Conditions and Bertrand Offsets in Timelike‐Ruled Surfaces

Research Abstract

In thisstudy,weintroducetheconceptofstationary-angletimelike-ruledsurfacesandexaminetheirgeometricproperties,
particularly inrelationtotheirBertrandoffsets.Atimelike-ruledsurfaceisgeneratedbythemotionofastraightrulingalonga
striction curve,anditsstructureisanalyzedusingtheBlaschkeandDarbouxframes.Wederivekeygeometricinvariants,including
spherical curvature,geodesiccurvature,normalcurvature,andgeodesictorsion.Additionally,weestablishtheconditionsunder
which thestrictioncurveofatimelike-ruledsurfacebehavesasageodesic,anasymptoticcurve,oracurvatureline.Specialcases,
such astimelike-tangentialdevelopablesandtimelike-cones,arealsodiscussed.Usingcurvature-axisanalysis,wedevelopahigher-
order contactframeworktobetterunderstandthebehaviorofthesesurfaces.Finally,weinvestigatetheBertrandoffsetsof
stationary-angle timelike-ruledsurfaces,provingthattheypreserveastationaryanglebetweentheirrulingsanddetermining
the necessaryconditionsfortheirexistence.ThisworkenhancestheunderstandingofdifferentialgeometryinLorentzianspaces
and providesnewinsightsintoruledsurfacesinMinkowskispace.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Advances in Mathematical Physics
Research Year
2025

Fixed-axis spacelike ruled surfaces and their evolute offsets

Research Abstract

This study investigates fixed-axis spacelike ruled surfaces and their evolute offset counterparts
within E31
(Minkowski 3-space). The analysis utilizes the Blaschke frame associated
with the striction curves of these surfaces. Spacelike ruled surfaces play a crucial
role in various fields of both classical and modern physics. The research begins by introducing
the fundamental concepts of fixed-axis spacelike ruled surfaces and defining a
height function that establishes the necessary criteria for a ruled surface to be classified
as a fixed-axis spacelike ruled surface. Subsequently, the study derives parameterization
for both the fixed-axis spacelike ruled surfaces and their evolute offsets. Finally, several
surface models are extended and visually represented through graphical illustrations.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
PLoS One
Research Year
2025

Space like surface families interpolating common asymptotic curves in Minkowski 3-space

Research Abstract

In this paper, we propose a method for constructing families of spacelike
surfaces in Minkowski 3-space 𝔼31
that share Bertrand curves as asymptotic
curves. By using marching-scale functions, we derive the necessary conditions,
provide flexible formulations, and establish a framework for constructing mutual
spacelike Bertrand curves. Examples show how different functions generate
surfaces interpolating the common asymptotic curves, offering new insights for
geometric modeling and ruled surface theory.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Frontiers in Physics
Research Year
2025

Quasi-normal developable surfaces and their singularities in Euclidean 3-Space

Research Abstract

The developable surface (DS) is a curved surface that can be spread out on a plane without stretching or tearing, which is
widely operated in much fields of engineering and industrialization. This research displays a new approach of producing developable
surfaces in E3(Euclidean 3-space). At first, we start a modified frame over a curve, named as the quasi-frame. We then initiate an
exemplification of a DS and call it a quasi-normal DS. At the essence of this work, we examine the existence and uniqueness of such
DS, then consider its categorizations via singularity theory and unfolding theory (UT). Finally, two paradigms related to our approach
are presented for the purpose of clarity.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research File
paper 2.pdf (455.98 KB)
Research Journal
Appl. Math. Inf. Sci.
Research Year
2025

On the kinematic-geometry of a line congruence

Research Abstract

This study examines the kinematic geometry of line congruences in Euclidean 3-space
E3, defined as two-parameter families of lines determined by a director surface and unit
direction vectors. The fundamental properties of ruled surfaces within a line congruence
are analyzed, with particular focus on their developability conditions and classification
into torsal and non-torsal surfaces. The dual unit sphere representation is introduced,
along with the fundamental forms of line congruences, leading to the derivation of mean
and Gaussian curvature parameters. Additionally, the study explores the relationships
between principal ruled surfaces and their curvature properties within the kinematic
framework. Furthermore, Hamilton and Mannheim formulae are derived, offering deeper
insights into the differential geometry and motion of line congruences.

Research Authors
Rashad A. Abdel-Baky
Research Date
Research Department
Research File
paper 1.pdf (851.79 KB)
Research Journal
International Journal of Geometric Methods in Modern Physics
Research Year
2025

Mycosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by Aspergillus templicola OR480102: a multifaceted approach for antibacterial, anticancer, and scratch assay applications

Research Abstract

Background Regarding their distinct physico-chemical and bioactivity characteristics, silver nanoparticles ‘AgNPs’ are
extensively utilized in numerous scientifc purposes.
Results Within this current investigation, for the frst time, we evaluated how the extracellular extract of the
isolate MAK223 generated exceptionally fxed AgNPs. The isolate was genetically identifed as Aspergillus templicola
OR480102. The generated AgNPs’ physico-chemical characteristics were assessed using ultraviolet-vis spectroscopy,
transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and Fourier transform infrared spectrometry (FT-IR). The maximum
absorption in the UV-vis spectrum was obtained at 420 nm, matching the silver nanoparticles’ surface plasmon
absorbance. A. templicola OR480102 produced uniformly dispersed AgNPs between 5 and 25 nm with a mean
dimension of 17.78537 ± 1.36 nm using TEM. FT-IR analysis identifed functional groups (e.g., -OH, C = O) in the
fungal fltrate that mediate AgNP synthesis and capping. To verify AgNPs stability, the dynamic light scattering
(DLS) approach is employed. Optimal conditions for AgNPs synthesis were 10 days of incubation, one mM silver
nitrate concentration, pH 11, and elevated temperatures. AgNPs demonstrated efcacy against clinically relevant
pathogens: S. typhimurium ‘ATCC 14028’, B. subtilis ‘ATCC 6633’, S. aureus ‘ATCC 25923’, and E. coli ‘ATCC 29213’ were
used in the study. Also, using AgNPs derived from the fltrate of A. templicola OR480102 shows signifcant potential
as a novel therapeutic approach against breast cancer cells ‘MCF-7’. The scratch assay of ‘MCF-7’ cells demonstrates
the suppressive impact of AgNPs for these cell lines during proliferation by promoting apoptosis and reducing cell
migration.
Conclusion Based on physico-chemical characteristics of AgNPs’ and their antimicrobial and anticancer activities,
it cleared that the selected strain Aspergillus templicola OR480102 is a promising producer of stable AgNPs’ with
signifcant bioactivities which could be applicable in different felds. 
 

Research Authors
Marwa M. Abdel-Kareem, Maysa M. A. Ali, Abd El-Latif Hesham, Hossam E. F. AbdelRaheam and Marwa Obiedallah.
Research Date
Research File
Research Journal
BMC Biotechnolgy
Research Member
Research Pages
18
Research Publisher
BMC
Research Vol
25
Research Year
2025
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