Ahmed El-Shafei, a Professor in the Polymer and Color Chemistry Program at North Carolina State University, joined the faculty in 2008 after 5-year of conducting research as a Research Assistant Professor at NC State in different chemistry areas with a focus towards functional dyes including dye-sensitized solar cells, photodynamic therapy, and molecular modeling of photostability, photophysics, thermal and photodegradation mechanisms of dyes and polymers. more

Works (168)

Updated: March 4th, 2026 08:44

2026 article

Surface modified electrospun scaffold supports iPSC-derived limbal stem cell function

Mahmood, N., Zha, D., Gullion, S., Eletmany, M. R., Jahan, U. M., El-Shafei, A., … Gluck, J. M. (2026, February 10). Npj Biomedical Innovations., Vol. 2.

By: N. Mahmood n, D. Zha n, S. Gullion n, M. Eletmany n, U. Jahan n, A. El-Shafei n, B. Gilger n, J. Gluck n

topics (OpenAlex): Corneal Surgery and Treatments; Planarian Biology and Electrostimulation; Ocular Disorders and Treatments; Ocular Surface and Contact Lens; Advanced Drug Delivery Systems
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Added: March 3, 2026

2025 article

A combined experimental and computational study of electron transfer in the light harvesting perylenediimide-poly(p-phenylene) supramolecular dyad

El-Khouly, M. E., Kobaisy, A. M., Yildirim, E., & El-Shafei, A. (2025, March 15). Journal of Molecular Liquids.

By: M. El-Khouly*, A. Kobaisy*, E. Yildirim n & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Conducting polymers and applications; Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2026

2025 article

Diffusion of reactive dyes through cationized cellophane films

Mandal, S., Hudson, S. M., El-Shafei, A., & Shamey, R. (2025, October 13). Cellulose.

By: S. Mandal n, S. Hudson n, A. El-Shafei n & R. Shamey n

author keywords: Cellophane; Cationization; CHPTAC; Diffusion; 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyltrimethylammoinium chloride; Reactive Dyes
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 21, 2025

2024 journal article

A machine learning approach for in silico prediction of the photovoltaic properties of perovskite solar cells based on dopant-free hole-transport materials

New Journal of Chemistry, 48(44), 18666–18682.

By: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei*

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications
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Added: November 12, 2024

2024 article

Influence of cationic dimeric and trimeric-type surfactants on the aggregation behavior of water-soluble phthalocyanine: A combined experimental and computational study

El-Khouly, M. E., El-Said, W. A., Yildirim, E., & El-Shafei, A. (2024, March 27). Journal of Molecular Liquids.

By: M. El-Khouly*, W. El-Said*, E. Yildirim n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Phthalocyanine; Aggregation behavior; Cationic dimeric and trimeric surfactants; Fluorescence; Density functional theory
topics (OpenAlex): Surfactants and Colloidal Systems; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Spectroscopy and Quantum Chemical Studies
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Added: August 19, 2024

2023 journal article

Exploring the impact of electron acceptor tuning in D-π-A′-π-A photosensitizers on the photovoltaic performance of acridine-based DSSCs: A DFT/TDDFT perspective

Materials Today Communications, 35, 106170.

By: I. Abdellah*, M. Eletmany n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: M. Eletmany n

author keywords: DSSCs; Electron acceptor; DFT/TD-DFT; Photosensitizer/TiO2 complexes; Photovoltaic and thermodynamic properties
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Perovskite Materials and Applications; Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
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Added: May 13, 2023

2023 article

Nomination and commentary on ‘Smart textiles: an overview of recent progress on chromic textiles, by Ramlow H., Andrade K. L. & Immich A. P. S., Journal of the Textile Institute, 112:1, 152-171, 2021, and published online 29 Jun 2020. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405000.2020.1785071’

El-Shafei, A. (2023, June 3). Nomination and commentary on ‘Smart textiles: an overview of recent progress on chromic textiles, by Ramlow H., Andrade K. L. & Immich A. P. S., Journal of the Textile Institute, 112:1, 152-171, 2021, and published online 29 Jun 2020.

By: A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 31, 2023

2023 article

Optical Properties of Cationic Perylenediimide Nanowires in Aqueous Medium: Experimental and Computational Studies

Kobaisy, A. M., Elkady, M. F., Abdel-Moneim, A. A., Yildirim, E., El-Shafei, A., & El-Khouly, M. E. (2023, June 6). Journal of Fluorescence.

By: A. Kobaisy*, M. Elkady*, A. Abdel-Moneim*, E. Yildirim n, A. El-Shafei n & M. El-Khouly*

author keywords: Perylenediimide; Optical materials; Light harvesting; Electron transfer
topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Conducting polymers and applications; Electrochemical Analysis and Applications
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Added: June 26, 2023

2023 article

Synthesis of new benzimidazole based ruthenium (II) dyes for application in dye-sensitized solar cells with detailed spectroscopic and theoretical evaluation

Zafar, S., Ashraf, S., Iqbal, U., Yousuf, S., Siddiqi, H. M., Liaqat, F., … Shahzad, N. (2023, May 26). Journal of Molecular Structure.

By: S. Zafar*, S. Ashraf*, U. Iqbal*, S. Yousuf*, H. Siddiqi*, F. Liaqat*, H. Rehman*, Z. Akhtar*, A. El-Shafei n, N. Shahzad*

author keywords: DSSCs; Ru (II) complexes; Density functional theory; Electron withdrawing ligands; Energy harvesters
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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Added: July 10, 2023

2022 article

Highly Efficient Rigidified Quinoxaline‐based Co‐Sensitizers Carrying Long Alkyl Chains for Ruthenium‐Complex‐Sensitized DSSCs**

Lyu, L., Su, R., & El‐Shafei, A. (2022, September 1). ChemistrySelect.

By: L. Lyu n, R. Su n & A. El‐Shafei n

author keywords: cosensitization; DSSC; HD-2; photovoltaic performance; quinoxaline
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
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Added: September 12, 2022

2022 article

Low-cost novel X-shaped hole transport materials for efficient perovskite solar cells: Molecular modelling of the core and schiff base effects on photovoltaic and photophysical properties

Abdellah, I. M., Yildirim, E., & El-Shafei, A. (2022, December 16). Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 296.

By: I. Abdellah*, E. Yildirim* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Perovskite solar cell; Hole transport materials; DFT; TD-DFT; Reorganization energy; Core and schiff base effects
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research
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Added: December 17, 2022

2022 journal article

Plasma-Induced Diallyldimethylammonium Chloride Antibacterial Hernia Mesh

ACS Applied Bio Materials, 5(12), 5645–5656.

By: Z. Wang n, H. Hamedi n, F. Zhang n, A. El-Shafei n, A. Brown n, J. Gluck n, M. King n

author keywords: hernia mesh; polypropylene; plasma; surface grafting; antibacterial; fibroblast
MeSH headings : Humans; Surgical Mesh / adverse effects; Polypropylenes; Hernia, Ventral / drug therapy; Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
topics (OpenAlex): Surgical Sutures and Adhesives; Hernia repair and management; Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
TL;DR: A polypropylene mesh with antibacterial properties was developed and grafted onto the mesh surface using pentaerythritol tetraacrylate as the cross-linker since it is able to engage all four functional groups to form a high-density cross-linked network. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 30, 2022

2022 article

Synthesis of a Novel and More Sustainable Cationic Bleach Activator, N-[4-(N,N,N)-Triethylammoniumchloride-butanoyl] Butyrolactam, for Cotton: Optimization and Theoretical Limitations

Altay, P., Yıldırım, E., Gürsoy, N. Ç., Hauser, P. J., & El-Shafei, A. (2022, March 30). ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering.

By: P. Altay*, E. Yıldırım*, N. Gürsoy*, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: sustainable bleaching system; synthesis of bleach activator; N-[4-(N; N; N) triethylammoniumchloride-butanoyl] butyrolactam (TBUCB); DFT calculations; molecular modeling
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Lignin and Wood Chemistry; Synthesis of Organic Compounds
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 23, 2022

2021 article

Highly efficient (N-benzothiazolyl)-cyanoacetamide based co-sensitizers for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

Badawy, S. A., Su, R., Fadda, A. A., Abdel-Latif, E., El-Shafei, A., & Elmorsy, M. R. (2021, November 8). Optik.

author keywords: Co-sensitizers; Electron donors; (N-benzothiazolyl)-cyanoacetamides; HD-2
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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Added: January 10, 2022

2021 article

Molecular and excited state properties of photostable anthraquinone red and violet dyes for hydrophobic fibers

Ding, Y., Szymczyk, M., Mehraban, N., Lim, J., Parrillo-Chapman, L., El-Shafei, A., & Freeman, H. S. (2021, August 28). Journal of Molecular Structure.

By: Y. Ding*, M. Szymczyk n, N. Mehraban n, J. Lim*, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n

author keywords: Anthraquinone disperse dyes; Photostability; Intramolecular H-bonding; Structural analysis; X-ray crystallography; Molecular modelling
topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 18, 2021

2021 article

Molecular engineering of ruthenium-based photosensitizers with superior photovoltaic performance in DSSCs: novel N-alkyl 2-phenylindole-based ancillary ligands

Ashraf, S., Su, R., Akhtar, J., Shuja, A., Siddiqi, H. M., & El-Shafei, A. (2021, December 29). New Journal of Chemistry.

By: S. Ashraf n, R. Su n, J. Akhtar*, A. Shuja*, H. Siddiqi* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Metal complexes synthesis and properties; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications; Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion
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Added: February 7, 2022

2020 article

Characterization of the photophysics of a mixed system of red disperse dyes using experimental and theoretical methods

Kim, B. H., Danilov, E., Yoon, S. J., El-Shafei, A., & Freeman, H. (2020, August 1). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 184.

By: B. Kim n, E. Danilov n, S. Yoon*, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: B. Kim n, E. Danilov n, S. Yoon*, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

author keywords: Disperse dyes; Photophysics; Transient absorption spectroscopy; Photostability; Tautomer; DFT calculations
topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Skin Protection and Aging
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Added: December 11, 2020

2020 article

Co-sensitization of the HD-2 complex with low-cost cyanoacetanilides for highly efficient DSSCs

Elmorsy, M. R., Lyu, L., Su, R., Abdel-Latif, E., Badawy, S. A., El-Shafei, A., & Fadda, A. A. (2020, January 11). Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, Vol. 19, pp. 281–288.

By: M. Elmorsy*, L. Lyu n, R. Su n, E. Abdel-Latif*, S. Badawy*, A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*

Contributors: M. Elmorsy*, L. Lyu n, R. Su n, E. Abdel-Latif*, S. Badawy*, A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Conducting polymers and applications; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
TL;DR: The results indicated that 2-cyanoacetanilide-based dyes were utilized as promising co-sensitizers due to their easy preparation methods and their relatively small size. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: April 6, 2020

2020 article

Effect of fluoro-substituted acceptor-based ancillary ligands on the photocurrent and photovoltage in dye-sensitized solar cells

Ashraf, S., Su, R., Akhtar, J., Siddiqi, H. M., Shuja, A., & El-Shafei, A. (2020, February 21). Solar Energy, Vol. 199, pp. 74–81.

Contributors: S. Ashraf*, R. Su n, J. Akhtar*, H. Siddiqi*, A. Shuja* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells; Ruthenium complex; Fluoro-based dyes; Acceptor-based ancillary ligand; Photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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Added: December 20, 2020

2020 journal article

Efficiency enhancement of ruthenium-based DSSCs employing A–π–D–π–A organic Co-sensitizers

RSC Advances, 10(47), 27940–27953.

By: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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Added: August 24, 2020

2020 article

Facile and low-cost synthesis of a novel dopant-free hole transporting material that rivals Spiro-OMeTAD for high efficiency perovskite solar cells

Abdellah, I. M., Chowdhury, T. H., Lee, J.-J., Islam, A., Nazeeruddin, M. K., Gräetzel, M., & El-Shafei, A. (2020, November 17). Sustainable Energy & Fuels, Vol. 5, pp. 199–211.

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Conducting polymers and applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research
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Added: February 15, 2021

2020 article

Facile one-step synthesis of supportless porous AuPtPd nanocrystals as high performance electrocatalyst for glucose oxidation reaction

Ahmad, Y. H., Mohamed, A. T., El-Shafei, A., Al-Qaradawi, S. Y., & Aljaber, A. S. (2020, May 25). International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, Vol. 45, pp. 19163–19173.

By: Y. Ahmad*, A. Mohamed*, A. El-Shafei n, S. Al-Qaradawi* & A. Aljaber*

Contributors: Y. Ahmad*, A. Mohamed*, A. El-Shafei n, S. Al-Qaradawi* & A. Aljaber*

author keywords: Glucose electrooxidation; Porous nanocrystals; AuPtPd; Fuel cells
topics (OpenAlex): Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion; Electrochemical sensors and biosensors; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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Added: August 10, 2020

2020 article

Molecular and excited state properties of photostable yellow disperse dyes

Ding, Y., Szymczyk, M., Mehraban, N., Lim, J., Parrillo-Chapman, L., El-Shafei, A., & Freeman, H. S. (2020, January 31). Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol. 1207.

Contributors: Y. Ding*, M. Szymczyk n, N. Mehraban n, J. Lim*, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n

author keywords: Calculated energy values; Azo-anthraquinone homologs; ESI-MS analysis; X-ray crystal structure; HOMO-LUMO overlap
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Color Science and Applications
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Added: April 6, 2020

2020 article

New cyanoacetanilides based dyes as effective co-sensitizers for DSSCs sensitized with ruthenium (II) complex (HD-2)

Elmorsy, M. R., Su, R., Abdel-Latif, E., Badawy, S. A., El-Shafei, A., & Fadda, A. A. (2020, April 7). Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics, Vol. 31, pp. 7981–7990.

Contributors: M. Elmorsy*, R. Su n, E. Abdel-Latif*, S. Badawy*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Fadda*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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Added: April 27, 2020

2020 journal article

Novel dopant-free hole-transporting materials for efficient perovskite solar cells

Solar Energy, 206, 279–286.

By: I. Abdellah*, T. Chowdhury*, J. Lee, A. Islam* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah*, T. Chowdhury*, J. Lee, A. Islam* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Molecular engineering; Photovoltaics; Perovskite solar cells; Solar energy; Hole transport materials
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Conducting polymers and applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research
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Added: September 28, 2020

2020 journal article

Simple thiophene-bridged D–π–A type chromophores for DSSCs: a comprehensive study of their sensitization and co-sensitization properties

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 22(40), 23169–23184.

By: K. Keremane*, I. Abdellah*, P. Naik*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: K. Keremane*, I. Abdellah*, P. Naik*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry
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Added: November 9, 2020

2020 article

Structural studies and photovoltaic investigation of indolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline-based sensitizers/co-sensitizers achieving highly efficient DSSCs

Su, R., Lyu, L., Elmorsy, M. R., & El-Shafei, A. (2020, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 44, pp. 2797–2812.

By: R. Su n, L. Lyu n, M. Elmorsy* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: R. Su n, L. Lyu n, M. Elmorsy* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Synthesis and Biological Evaluation; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
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Added: March 30, 2020

2020 journal article

Synthesis and characterization of novel tetra anchoring A2-D-D-D-A2 architecture sensitizers for efficient dye-sensitized solar cells

Solar Energy, 198, 25–35.

By: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Synthesis; Sensitizers; Energy conversion; Molecular modeling; Photovoltaics
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Added: April 27, 2020

2020 article

Tailoring dual-channel anchorable organic sensitizers with indolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline moieties: Correlation between structure and DSSC performance

Su, R., Ashraf, S., Lyu, L., & El-Shafei, A. (2020, June 16). Solar Energy, Vol. 206, pp. 443–454.

By: R. Su n, S. Ashraf n, L. Lyu n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: R. Su n, S. Ashraf n, L. Lyu n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: DSSCs; Metal-free organic sensitizer; Di-branched Di-anchoring groups; Indolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline (IQ); Co-sensitization
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Conducting polymers and applications; Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
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Added: September 28, 2020

2020 journal article

The effectiveness of aqueous and nonaqueous magnesium hydroxide nanopowder on the color stability of dyed cotton paper pulp

International Journal of Conservation Science, 11(3), 657–668. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85092239302&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: Y. Zidan, A. El-Shafei, W. Noshy & E. Salim

Contributors: Y. Zidan, A. El-Shafei, W. Noshy & E. Salim

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2020 journal article

The molecular engineering, synthesis and photovoltaic studies of a novel highly efficient Ru(ii) complex incorporating a bulky TPA ancillary ligand for DSSCs: donor versus π-spacer effects

RSC Advances, 10(1), 610–619.

By: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Magnetism in coordination complexes; Catalytic Processes in Materials Science
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Added: January 21, 2020

2020 article

X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy study on the photodegradation of copolyester model compounds

Arangdad, K., Yildirim, E., Detwiler, A., Cleven, C. D., Burk, C., Shamey, R., … El‐Shafei, A. (2020, July 27). Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 138.

By: K. Arangdad n, E. Yildirim n, A. Detwiler*, C. Cleven*, C. Burk*, R. Shamey n, M. Pasquinelli n, H. Freeman n, A. El‐Shafei n

Contributors: K. Arangdad n, E. Yildirim n, A. Detwiler*, C. Cleven*, C. Burk*, R. Shamey n, M. Pasquinelli n, H. Freeman n, A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: ageing; degradation; theory and modeling
topics (OpenAlex): Carbon dioxide utilization in catalysis; Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications; Covalent Organic Framework Applications
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Added: August 10, 2020

2019 article

Asymmetric Dual Anchoring Sensitizers/Cosensitizers for Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Application: An Insight into Various Fundamental Processes inside the Cell

Kesavan, R., Attia, F., Su, R., Anees, P., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2019, September 16). The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Vol. 123, pp. 24383–24395.

By: R. Kesavan*, F. Attia n, R. Su n, P. Anees*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: R. Kesavan*, F. Attia n, R. Su n, P. Anees*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Added: April 20, 2020

2019 article

Corrigendum to “Investigations into structure-property relationships of novel Ru(II) dyes with N,N′-Diethyl group in ancillary ligand for dye-sensitized solar cells” [Dyes Pigments 171(2019) 107754–107762]

Ashraf, S., Su, R., Akhtar, J., Siddiqi, H. M., Shuja, A., Al-Saad, K. A., … El-Shafei, A. (2019, October 10). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 173.

topics (OpenAlex): Pigment Synthesis and Properties; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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Added: January 6, 2020

2019 article

Corrigendum to “Three-component one-pot reaction for molecular engineering of novel cost-effective highly rigid quinoxaline-based photosensitizers for highly efficient DSSCs application: Remarkable photovoltage”[Dyes and Pigments 171(2019) 107683–107690]

Lyu, L., Su, R., Al-Qaradawi, S. Y., Al-Saad, K., & El-Shafei, A. (2019, October 15). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 173.

By: L. Lyu n, R. Su n, S. Al-Qaradawi*, K. Al-Saad* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: L. Lyu n, R. Su n, S. Al-Qaradawi*, K. Al-Saad* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and Biological Evaluation; Oxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions; Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
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Added: January 6, 2020

2019 conference paper

Designing an antimicrobial knitted wound dressing for vacuum assisted wound closure

Transactions of the Annual Meeting of the Society for Biomaterials and the Annual International Biomaterials Symposium, 40, 603. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85065387853&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: D. Zha, P. Nakod, T. He, A. El-Shafei, A. Brown, S. Hudson, M. King

Contributors: D. Zha, P. Nakod, T. He, A. El-Shafei, A. Brown, S. Hudson, M. King

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2019 article

Facile synthesis of a novel, highly effective, more sustainable and cost-effective cationic bleach activator for cotton: N-[4-(N,N,N)-triethylammoniumchloride-butyryl] caprolactam

Altay, P., Hauser, P. J., Gursoy, N. C., & El-Shafei, A. (2019, January 24). Cellulose, Vol. 26, pp. 2849–2860.

By: P. Altay*, P. Hauser n, N. Gursoy* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: P. Altay*, P. Hauser n, N. Gursoy* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Peracetic acid; Low temperature bleaching; Hydrogen peroxide; N-[4-(N; N; N)-triethylammoniumchloride-butyryl] caprolactam; TBUCC
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Skin Protection and Aging; Synthesis of Organic Compounds
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 2, 2019

2019 article

Highly porous PtPd nanoclusters synthesized via selective chemical etching as efficient catalyst for ethanol electro-oxidation

Ahmad, Y. H., Mohamed, A. T., Alashraf, A., Matalqeh, M., El-Shafei, A., Al-Qaradawi, S. Y., & Aljaber, A. S. (2019, December 29). Applied Surface Science, Vol. 508.

By: Y. Ahmad*, A. Mohamed*, A. Alashraf*, M. Matalqeh*, A. El-Shafei n, S. Al-Qaradawi*, A. Aljaber*

Contributors: Y. Ahmad*, A. Mohamed*, A. Alashraf*, M. Matalqeh*, A. El-Shafei n, S. Al-Qaradawi*, A. Aljaber*

author keywords: Platinum; Palladium; Porous nanoclusters; Selective etching; Ethanol electro-oxidation
topics (OpenAlex): Electrocatalysts for Energy Conversion; Electrochemical Analysis and Applications; Electrochemical sensors and biosensors
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 14, 2020

2019 article

Influence of UV stabilizers on the weathering of PETG and PCTT films

Arangdad, K., Yildirim, E., Detwiler, A., Cleven, C. D., Burk, C., Shamey, R., … El‐Shafei, A. (2019, July 17). Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol. 7, p. 48198.

By: K. Arangdad n, E. Yildirim n, A. Detwiler*, C. Cleven*, C. Burk*, R. Shamey n, M. Pasquinelli n, H. Freeman n, A. El‐Shafei n

Contributors: K. Arangdad n, E. Yildirim n, A. Detwiler*, C. Cleven*, C. Burk*, R. Shamey n, M. Pasquinelli n, H. Freeman n, A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: cyclic voltammetry; DFT calculation; gel permeation chromatography; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; photodegradation; UV stabilizers; X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
topics (OpenAlex): Polymer crystallization and properties; biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Polymer Science and PVC
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 5, 2019

2019 journal article

Influence of carbonyl group on photocurrent density of novel fluorene based D-π-A photosensitizers: Synthesis, photophysical and photovoltaic studies

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, 387, 112133.

By: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Synthesis; Fluorene; Photophysical; TD-DFT; Solar energy
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
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Added: January 21, 2020

2019 article

Investigations into structure-property relationships of novel Ru(II) dyes with N,N′-Diethyl group in ancillary ligand for dye-sensitized solar cells

Ashraf, S., Su, R., Akhtar, J., Siddiqi, H. M., Shuja, A., Al-Saad, K. A., … El-Shafei, A. (2019, July 25). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 171.

author keywords: Solar cell; Ruthenium dyes; Ancillary ligands; Structure-property relationship
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 20, 2020

2019 journal article

Low-cost Schiff bases chromophores as efficient co-sensitizers for MH-13 in dye-sensitized solar cells

Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 30(5), 5081–5091.

By: M. Abdel-Shakour*, W. El-Said*, I. Abdellah n, R. Su n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: M. Abdel-Shakour*, W. El-Said*, I. Abdellah n, R. Su n & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: April 2, 2019

2019 journal article

Molecular engineering and investigation of new efficient photosensitizers/co-sensitizers based on bulky donor enriched with EDOT for DSSCs

Dyes and Pigments, 164, 244–256.

By: I. Abdellah n, A. Koraiem* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah n, A. Koraiem* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Bulky donor; Suzuki coupling; Photosensitizers; Dye solar cells; Co-sensitization; HOMO/LUMO; Photovoltaic
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 25, 2019

2019 article

Novel metal-free organic dyes constructed with the D-D|A-π-A motif: Sensitization and co-sensitization study

Su, R., Lyu, L., Elmorsy, M. R., & El-Shafei, A. (2019, November 7). Solar Energy, Vol. 194, pp. 400–414.

By: R. Su n, L. Lyu n, M. Elmorsy* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: R. Su n, L. Lyu n, M. Elmorsy* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Metal-free organic sensitizer; D-D vertical bar A-pi-A; Fused donor-acceptor conjugation; Indolo[2,3-b]quinoxaline (IQ); Co-sensitization
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 20, 2020

2019 journal article

Simple diphenylamine based D–π–A type sensitizers/co-sensitizers for DSSCs: a comprehensive study on the impact of anchoring groups

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, 21(20), 10603–10613.

By: R. Kesavan*, I. Abdellah n, S. Singh*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: R. Kesavan*, I. Abdellah n, S. Singh*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
TL;DR: The design, synthesis and characterization of a new series of simple donor-π spacer-acceptor/anchor (D-π-A) type diphenylamine based metal-free organic dyes possessing three different anchoring groups are reported, showing the best photoelectrochemical performance. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 5, 2019

2019 article

Three-component one-pot reaction for molecular engineering of novel cost-effective highly rigid quinoxaline-based photosensitizers for highly efficient DSSCs application: Remarkable photovoltage

Lyu, L., Su, R., Al-Qaradawi, S. Y., Al-Saad, K. A., & El-Shafei, A. (2019, June 28). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 171.

By: L. Lyu n, R. Su n, S. Al-Qaradawi*, K. Al-Saad* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: L. Lyu n, R. Su n, S. Al-Qaradawi*, K. Al-Saad* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: DSSC; Quinoxaline; Auxiliary acceptor; Metal-free organic dyes; Long alkyl chain; Rigidified chromophore
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: April 20, 2020

2018 journal article

An Efficient Aniline‐Based Co‐Sensitizer for High Performance N3‐Sensitized Solar Cells

ChemistrySelect, 3(43), 12297–12302.

By: P. Naik*, I. Abdellah n, M. Abdel‐Shakour n, M. Acharaya*, N. Pilicode*, A. El‐Shafei n, A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, I. Abdellah n, M. Abdel-Shakour n, M. Acharaya*, N. Pilicode*, A. El-Shafei n, A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Co-sensitization; Co-sensitizer; N3 dye; N,N dimethyl aniline; Para-aminobenzoic acid
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Perovskite Materials and Applications
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2018

2018 article

Co-sensitization of Ru(ii) complex with terthiophene-based D–π–π–A metal-free organic dyes for highly efficient dye-sensitized solar cells: influence of anchoring group on molecular geometry and photovoltaic performance

Elmorsy, M. R., Su, R., Fadda, A. A., Etman, H. A., Tawfik, E. H., & El-Shafei, A. (2018, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 42, pp. 11430–11437.

By: M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. Fadda*, H. Etman*, E. Tawfik* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. Fadda*, H. Etman*, E. Tawfik* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Correction: New di-anchoring A–π-D–π-A configured organic chromophores for DSSC application: sensitization and co-sensitization studies

Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, 17(3), 363–363.

topics (OpenAlex): Organoselenium and organotellurium chemistry; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection
TL;DR: The chiral stationary phase for DSSC application using di-anchoring A-π-D- π-A configured organic chromophores shows promising results in sensitization and co-sensitization studies. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Crossref
Added: September 4, 2020

2018 article

Data from X-ray crystallographic analysis and DFT calculations on isomeric azo disperse dyes

Lim, J., Szymczyk, M., Mehraban, N., Ding, Y., Parrillo-Chapman, L., El-Shafei, A., & Freeman, H. S. (2018, October 9). Data in Brief, Vol. 21, pp. 675–683.

By: J. Lim n, M. Szymczyk n, N. Mehraban n, Y. Ding n, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n

Contributors: J. Lim n, M. Szymczyk n, N. Mehraban n, Y. Ding n, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n

topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
TL;DR: X-ray crystallography and DFT calculations were used to characterize the molecular nature and excited state properties of isomeric photostable azo dyes for textile fibers undergoing extensive sunlight exposure. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: February 25, 2019

2018 article

Effect of terthiophene spacer position in Ru(II) bipyridyl complexes on the photocurrent and photovoltage for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

Elmorsy, M. R., Su, R., Fadda, A. A., Etman, H. A., Tawfik, E. H., & El-Shafei, A. (2018, April 12). Dyes and Pigments.

By: M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. Fadda*, H. Etman*, E. Tawfik* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. Fadda*, H. Etman*, E. Tawfik* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Ru (II) complex; Terthiophene; Extinction coefficient; DSSCs
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Enhancing photovoltaic performance of DSSCs sensitized with Ru-II complexes by D–π–A configured carbazole based co-sensitizers

Naik, P., Elmorsy, M. R., Su, R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2018, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 42, pp. 9443–9448.

Contributors: P. Naik*, M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Highly efficient carbazole based co-sensitizers carrying electron deficient barbituric acid for NCSU-10 sensitized DSSCs

Naik, P., Keremane, K. S., Elmorsy, M. R., Su, R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2018, May 11). Solar Energy, Vol. 169, pp. 386–391.

Contributors: P. Naik*, K. Keremane*, M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Carbazole; Barbituric acid; Co-sensitization; NCSU-10; Photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

Improvement in performance of N3 sensitized DSSCs with structurally simple aniline based organic co-sensitizers

Naik, P., Abdellah, I. M., Abdel-Shakour, M., Su, R., Keremane, K. S., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2018, October 4). Solar Energy, Vol. 174, pp. 999–1007.

By: P. Naik*, I. Abdellah n, M. Abdel-Shakour n, R. Su n, K. Keremane*, A. El-Shafei n, A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, I. Abdellah n, M. Abdel-Shakour n, R. Su n, K. Keremane*, A. El-Shafei n, A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Co-sensitization; Barbituric acid derivatives; N,N-dimethylaniline; N3; Photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2018

2018 article

Molecular and excited state properties of isomeric scarlet disperse dyes

Lim, J., Szymczyk, M., Mehraban, N., Ding, Y., Parrillo-Chapman, L., El-Shafei, A., & Freeman, H. S. (2018, February 9). Journal of Molecular Structure.

By: J. Lim n, M. Szymczyk n, N. Mehraban n, Y. Ding n, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n

Contributors: J. Lim n, M. Szymczyk n, N. Mehraban n, Y. Ding n, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n

author keywords: Intramolecular H-bonding; Electron transfer; Photostability; X-ray crystallography; Azo disperse dyes; Structural isomers
topics (OpenAlex): Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Photopolymerization techniques and applications
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Molecular and excited state properties of photostable anthraquinone blue dyes for hydrophobic fibers

Journal of Molecular Structure, 1181, 109–117.

By: Y. Ding n, N. Mehraban n, M. Szymczyk n, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: Y. Ding n, N. Mehraban n, M. Szymczyk n, L. Parrillo-Chapman n, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

author keywords: Anthraquinone disperse dyes; Intramolecular H-bonding; Structural analysis; X-ray crystallography; Molecular modelling
topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: March 4, 2019

2018 journal article

Molecular engineering and synthesis of novel metal-free organic sensitizers with D-π-A-π-A architecture for DSSC applications: The effect of the anchoring group

Dyes and Pigments, 158, 121–130.

By: M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. Fadda*, H. Etman*, E. Tawfik* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, A. Fadda*, H. Etman*, E. Tawfik* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Trimethoiry benzene; D-pi-A-pi-A; Benzothiadiazole; DSSCs
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Conducting polymers and applications
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Added: September 4, 2020

2018 article

New carbazole based dyes as effective co-sensitizers for DSSCs sensitized with ruthenium (II) complex (NCSU-10)

Naik, P., Su, R., Elmorsy, M. R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2018, January 5). Journal of Energy Chemistry, Vol. 27, pp. 351–360.

Contributors: P. Naik*, R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Carbazole dyes; DSSC; DFT; NCSU-10; Co-sensitization and photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 article

New di-anchoring A-π-D-π-A configured organic chromophores for DSSC application: sensitization and co-sensitization studies

Naik, P., Su, R., Elmorsy, M. R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2018, January 2). Photochemical & Photobiological Sciences, Vol. 17, pp. 302–314.

Contributors: P. Naik*, R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Conducting polymers and applications
TL;DR: The design and synthesis of three new un-symmetrical metal-free carbazole based organic dyes, E1-3 with A- π-D-π-A architecture, as effective di-anchoring sensitizers in DSSCs are reported, finding that the device fabricated with the E1 sensitizer displayed the highest PCE of 2.38% among the three dyes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Photodegradation of copolyester films: A mechanistic study

Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 136(10), 47148.

By: K. Arangdad n, A. Detwiler*, C. Cleven*, C. Burk*, R. Shamey n, M. Pasquinelli n, H. Freeman n, A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: K. Arangdad n, A. Detwiler*, C. Cleven*, C. Burk*, R. Shamey n, M. Pasquinelli n, H. Freeman n, A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: conformation; copolyesters; chain scission; diol; Norrish Type I; Norrish Type II; photodegradation
topics (OpenAlex): biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties; Polymer crystallization and properties; Polymer Nanocomposites and Properties
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Quasi-Solid-State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells Containing a Charged Thermoplastic Elastomeric Gel Electrolyte and Hydrophilic/phobic Photosensitizers

Solar RRL, 2(3), 1700145.

By: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n, A. El-Shafei n & R. Spontak n

Contributors: H. Al-Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n, A. El-Shafei n & R. Spontak n

author keywords: block copolymers; dye-sensitized solar cells; gel electrolytes; photovoltaic; thermoplastic elastomers
topics (OpenAlex): Conducting polymers and applications; TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 5, 2020

2018 article

Quasi‐Solid‐State Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells Containing a Charged Thermoplastic Elastomeric Gel Electrolyte and Hydrophilic/phobic Photosensitizers

Al‐Mohsin, H. A., Mineart, K. P., Armstrong, D. P., El‐Shafei, A., & Spontak, R. J. (2018, March 1). Solar RRL, Vol. 2.

By: H. Al‐Mohsin n, K. Mineart n, D. Armstrong n, A. El‐Shafei n & R. Spontak n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Structure-property relationship of novel monosubstituted Ru (II) complexes for high photocurrent and high efficiency DSSCs: Influence of donor versus acceptor ancillary ligand on DSSCs performance

Solar Energy, 177, 642–651.

By: I. Abdellah n, A. Koraiem* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: I. Abdellah n, A. Koraiem* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Dye solar cells; Electron acceptor; Electron donor; Solar-to-electric conversion; Molecular modeling; DFT and TD-DFT
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
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Added: February 11, 2019

2018 article

Structure-property relationships: “Double-tail versus double-flap” ruthenium complex structures for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

Su, R., Ashraf, S., & El-Shafei, A. (2018, December 6). Solar Energy, Vol. 177, pp. 724–736.

By: R. Su n, S. Ashraf n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: R. Su n, S. Ashraf n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: DSSC; Ru(II) sensitizer; Julolidine; Photocurrent & photovoltage; Charge transfer blocking
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Perovskite Materials and Applications
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Added: February 11, 2019

2018 conference paper

Sustainable dyeing of cotton: Ultra deep black with excellent fastness properties via graft polymerization of DADMAC into cotton prior to dyeing

AATCC 2018 - 2018 AATCC International Conference Proceedings, 2018-March, 43–52. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-85048877263&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: S. Salim & A. El-Shafei

Contributors: S. Salim & A. El-Shafei

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2018 article

Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Studies of a New Metal-Free Organic Sensitizer for DSSC application

Naik, P., Babu, D. D., Su, R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2018, January 1). Materials Today Proceedings, Vol. 5, pp. 3150–3157.

By: P. Naik*, D. Babu*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, D. Babu*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: DSSC; DFT; N; N-dimethylaniline; 4-amino benzoic acid; photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
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Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Synthesis, optical characterization, and TD-DFT studies of novel mero/bis-mero cyanine dyes based on N-Bridgehead heterocycles

Canadian Journal of Chemistry, 97(3), 219–226.

By: A. Koraiem*, I. Abdellah n, A. El-Shafei n, F. Abdel-Latif & R. Abd El-Aal

Contributors: A. Koraiem*, I. Abdellah n, A. El-Shafei n, F. Abdel-Latif & R. Abd El-Aal

author keywords: mero cyanine; TD-DFT calculations; solvatochromic behavior; photo-physical properties.
topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Free Radicals and Antioxidants
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Added: March 11, 2019

2018 journal article

Theoretical and experimental spectroscopic investigation of new polymethine donor-π-acceptor cyanine dyes: Synthesis, photophysical, and TDDFT studies

Journal of Molecular Structure, 1173, 406–416.

By: A. Koraiem*, A. El-Shafei n, I. Abdellah n, F. Abdel-Latif* & R. Abd El-Aal*

Contributors: A. Koraiem*, A. El-Shafei n, I. Abdellah n, F. Abdel-Latif* & R. Abd El-Aal*

author keywords: Cyanine dyes; Polymethine; Solvent-free synthesis; TD-DFT calculations; Photophysical properties
topics (OpenAlex): Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Free Radicals and Antioxidants; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
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2017 article

A Comparative Study To Evaluate Conventional And Nonconventional Cleaning Treatments Of Cellulosic Paper Supports

Zidan, Y., El-Shafei, A., Noshy, W., & Salim, E. (2017, November 24). Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Vol. 17, pp. 337–353.

By: Y. Zidan*, A. El-Shafei*, W. Noshy* & E. Salim*

Contributors: Y. Zidan*, A. El-Shafei*, W. Noshy* & E. Salim*

author keywords: Cellulosic paper supports; akapad paper; deionized water; cleaning; gellan gum; solvent gels; Cellulose Nano Gel
topics (OpenAlex): Advanced Cellulose Research Studies; Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis; Material Properties and Processing
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2017 article

A Comparative Study on Two RuII Complexes with Thiophene‐Based Ancillary Ligands for High‐Efficiency Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells

Su, R., Elmorsy, M. R., Abed, M., Islam, A., Fadda, A. A., & El‐Shafei, A. (2017, July 1). European Journal of Inorganic Chemistry, Vol. 2017, pp. 3690–3697.

By: R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, M. Abed n, A. Islam*, A. Fadda* & A. El‐Shafei n

Contributors: R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, M. Abed n, A. Islam*, M. Lord, A. Fadda*, A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Dyes; Pigments; Solar cells; Ruthenium; N ligands; Ligand design
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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2017 article

A comparative study of the influence of N,N′-dialkyl vs. N,N′-diaryl-based electron donor ancillary ligands on photocurrent and photovoltage in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

Ashraf, S., Yildirim, E., Akhtar, J., Siddiqi, H. M., & El-Shafei, A. (2017, January 1). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 19, pp. 20847–20860.

Contributors: S. Ashraf n, E. Yildirim n, J. Akhtar*, H. Siddiqi* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
TL;DR: The synthesis of a novel heteroleptic Ru(ii)-sensitizer, denoted as SD-1, which can be used as a screening tool for the design of more efficient molecular motifs for DSSCs and for understanding the anchored structures of dyes on Ti24O48, density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent density functional theorists were utilized. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2017 journal article

A comparative study to evaluate conventional and nonconventional cleaning treatments of cellulosic paper supports

Mediterranean Archaeology & Archaeometry, 17(3), 337–353.

By: Y. Zidan, A. El-Shafei, W. Noshy & E. Salim

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2017 article

Improved photovoltaic performances of Ru (II) complex sensitized DSSCs by co-sensitization of carbazole based chromophores

Naik, P., Su, R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2017, October 28). Inorganic Chemistry Communications, Vol. 86, pp. 241–245.

By: P. Naik*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Carbazole; Co-sensitization; DSSC; NCSU-10; Photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry
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2017 article

Influence of atmospheric plasma-induced graft polymerization of DADMAC into cotton on dyeing with acid dyes

Helmy, H. M., Hauser, P., & El-Shafei, A. (2017, March 10). Journal of the Textile Institute, Vol. 108, pp. 1871–1878.

By: H. Helmy*, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Helmy*, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: High density atmospheric pressure plasma; surface modification; acid dyes; cationization; poly-DADMAC
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Skin Protection and Aging; melanin and skin pigmentation
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2017 article

Influence of brominated-TPA-stilbazole based ancillary ligand on the photocurrent and photovoltage in dye-sensitized solar cells

Ashraf, S., Su, R., Akhtar, J., Siddiqi, H. M., & El-Shafei, A. (2017, December 19). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 150, pp. 347–353.

Contributors: S. Ashraf n, R. Su n, J. Akhtar*, H. Siddiqi* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cell; Brominated-TPA-donor groups; Cyclic-voltametry; LUMO
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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2017 article

Investigation of new carbazole based metal-free dyes as active photo-sensitizers/co-sensitizers for DSSCs

Naik, P., Su, R., Elmorsy, M. R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2017, September 30). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 149, pp. 177–187.

By: P. Naik*, R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Carbazole; Co-sensitization; DSSC; NCSU-10; Photovoltaic performance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors
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2017 article

Molecular design and theoretical investigation of new metal-free heteroaromatic dyes with D-π-A architecture as photosensitizers for DSSC application

Naik, P., Su, R., Elmorsy, M. R., Babu, D. D., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2017, May 22). Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A Chemistry, Vol. 345, pp. 63–73.

By: P. Naik*, R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, D. Babu*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, R. Su n, M. Elmorsy n, D. Babu*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: DSSC; Heteroaromatic dyes; Suzuki coupling; Negative free energy; DFT simulations
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Conducting polymers and applications
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2017 article

New carbazole based metal-free organic dyes with D-π-A-π-A architecture for DSSCs: Synthesis, theoretical and cell performance studies

Naik, P., Elmorsy, M. R., Su, R., Babu, D. D., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2017, June 21). Solar Energy, Vol. 153, pp. 600–610.

By: P. Naik*, M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, D. Babu*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, M. Elmorsy n, R. Su n, D. Babu*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: DSSC; Sensitizer; Carbazole; Cyano vinyl thiophene; DFT and TDFT calculations
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
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2017 article

Structurally simple D–A-type organic sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells: effect of anchoring moieties on the cell performance

Naik, P., Su, R., Babu, D. D., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2017, August 20). Journal of the Iranian Chemical Society, Vol. 14, pp. 2457–2466.

By: P. Naik*, R. Su n, D. Babu*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: P. Naik*, R. Su n, D. Babu*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: n-type sensitizer; DSSC; Barbituric acid; Knoevenagel condensation; DFT and TDFT calculations
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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2017 article

Structure-property relationships: Influence of number of anchoring groups in triphenylamine-carbazole motifs on light harvesting and photovoltaic performance for dye-sensitized solar cells

Elsherbiny, D., Yildirim, E., El-Essawy, F., Abdel-Megied, A., & El-Shafei, A. (2017, August 18). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 147, pp. 491–504.

By: D. Elsherbiny n, E. Yildirim n, F. El-Essawy*, A. Abdel-Megied* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: D. Elsherbiny n, E. Yildirim n, F. El-Essawy*, A. Abdel-Megied* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2017 article

Synthesis and photovoltaic performance of a novel asymmetric dual-channel co-sensitizer for dye-sensitized solar cell beyond 10% efficiency

Babu, D. D., Su, R., Naik, P., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2017, February 8). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 141, pp. 112–120.

By: D. Babu*, R. Su n, P. Naik*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: D. Babu*, R. Su n, P. Naik*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Dye sensitized solar cells; Indole; Thiophene; Co-sensitizers; Density functional theory; Acceptors
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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2017 article

Thiocyanate-free ruthenium(ii) sensitizers with a bi-imidazole ligand in dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

Ashraf, S., Akhtar, J., Siddiqi, H. M., & El-Shafei, A. (2017, January 1). New Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 41, pp. 6272–6277.

By: S. Ashraf n, J. Akhtar*, H. Siddiqi* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: S. Ashraf n, J. Akhtar*, H. Siddiqi* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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2016 article

Design and synthesis of BODIPY sensitizers with long alkyl chains tethered to N-carbazole and their application for dye sensitized solar cells

Cheema, H., Younts, R., Gautam, B., Gundogdu, K., & El-Shafei, A. (2016, September 13). Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 184, pp. 57–63.

By: H. Cheema n, R. Younts n, B. Gautam n, K. Gundogdu n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, R. Younts n, B. Gautam n, K. Gundogdu n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Electronic materials; Interfaces; Optical materials; Surfaces; Electrochemical techniques
topics (OpenAlex): Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications
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2016 article

From Molecular Design to Co-sensitization; High performance indole based photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells

Babu, D. D., Su, R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2016, March 14). Electrochimica Acta, Vol. 198, pp. 10–21.

By: D. Babu*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: D. Babu*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: dye-sensitized solar cells; indole; anchoring group; co-adsorbent; Suzuki coupling
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2016 article

Highly efficient panchromatic dye-sensitized solar cells: Synergistic interaction of ruthenium sensitizer with novel co-sensitizers carrying different acceptor units

Babu, D. D., Elsherbiny, D., Cheema, H., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2016, May 12). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 132, pp. 316–328.

By: D. Babu*, D. Elsherbiny n, H. Cheema n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: D. Babu*, D. Elsherbiny n, H. Cheema n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Dye sensitized solar cells; Indole; Co-sensitizers; Acceptors; Density functional theory
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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2016 article

New indole based co-sensitizers for dye sensitized solar cells exceeding 10% efficiency

Babu, D. D., Su, R., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2016, January 1). RSC Advances, Vol. 6, pp. 30205–30216.

By: D. Babu*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: D. Babu*, R. Su n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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2016 article

Plasma Induced Graft Polymerization of Cationic and Fluorocarbon Monomers into Cotton: Enhanced Dyeability and Photostability

Ramamoorthy, A., Helmy, H. M., Rajbhandari, R., Hauser, P., & El-Shafei, A. (2016, June 20). Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 55, pp. 8501–8508.

By: A. Ramamoorthy n, H. Helmy*, R. Rajbhandari n, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: A. Ramamoorthy n, H. Helmy*, R. Rajbhandari n, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Photopolymerization techniques and applications; Skin Protection and Aging
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2015 article

Ag-encapsulated Au plasmonic nanorods for enhanced dye-sensitized solar cell performance

Dong, H., Wu, Z., El-Shafei, A., Xia, B., Ning, S., Jiao, B., & Hou, X. (2015, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 3, pp. 4659–4668.

By: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, A. El-Shafei n, B. Xia*, S. Ning*, B. Jiao*, X. Hou*

Contributors: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, A. El-Shafei n, B. Xia*, J. Xi*, S. Ning*, B. Jiao*, X. Hou*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2015 article

Characterization of non-genotoxic diarylides using experimental and molecular orbital methods

El-Shafei, A., Hinks, D., Boyle, P. D., & Freeman, H. S. (2015, May 6). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 121, pp. 128–137.

By: A. El-Shafei n, D. Hinks n, P. Boyle* & H. Freeman n

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, D. Hinks n, P. Boyle* & H. Freeman n

author keywords: X-ray structure; MO calculations; NMR spectroscopy; Torsion angles; Diarylides; Solid state spectra
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis of Organic Compounds; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Free Radicals and Antioxidants
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2015 article

Molecular Engineering and Theoretical Investigation of Novel Metal-Free Organic Chromophores for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Babu, D. D., Cheema, H., Elsherbiny, D., El-Shafei, A., & Adhikari, A. V. (2015, July 21). Electrochimica Acta, Vol. 176, pp. 868–879.

By: D. Babu*, H. Cheema n, D. Elsherbiny n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

Contributors: D. Babu*, H. Cheema n, D. Elsherbiny n, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari*

author keywords: Dye sensitized solar cells; Indole; Acceptors; Chromophores; Density functional theory
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2015 article

Monodentate pyrazole as a replacement of labile NCS for Ru (II) photosensitizers: Minimum electron injection free energy for dye-sensitized solar cells

Cheema, H., Islam, A., Han, L., & El-Shafei, A. (2015, April 11). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 120, pp. 93–98.

By: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, L. Han* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, L. Han* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells; Carbazole based electron-donor antennas; Solar-to-electric conversion; Isothiocyanate free Ru (II) bipyridyl complexes; Electron injection free energy; Impedance spectroscopy
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2015 article

Nanolayer atmospheric pressure plasma graft polymerization of durable repellent finishes on cotton

El-Shafei, A., Helmy, H., Ramamoorthy, A., & Hauser, P. (2015, April 17). Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Vol. 12, pp. 681–691.

By: A. El-Shafei n, H. Helmy*, A. Ramamoorthy n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, H. Helmy*, A. Ramamoorthy n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: Nanolayer; High-density atmospheric pressure plasma grafting; Water/oil repellent fabric finish; TOF-SIMS; XPS
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Plasma Applications and Diagnostics; Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies
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2015 conference paper

Photo-aging of modified PET-based model compounds

Fiber Society 2015 Fall Meeting and Technical Conference - Fibers: Where Tradition Meets Innovation. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84970005964&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: H. Cheema, E. Yildrim, K. Arangdad, C. Burk, C. Cleven, A. Detwiler, R. Shamey, M. Pasquinelli, H. Freeman, A. El-Shafei

Contributors: H. Cheema, E. Yildrim, K. Arangdad, C. Burk, C. Cleven, A. Detwiler, R. Shamey, M. Pasquinelli, H. Freeman, A. El-Shafei

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2015 article

Selective synthesis, structural studies and antitumor evaluation of some novel unsymmetrical 1-hetaryl-4-(2-chloroquinolin-3-yl)azines

Bondock, S., Gieman, H., & El-Shafei, A. (2015, January 24). Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, Vol. 20, pp. 695–702.

By: S. Bondock*, H. Gieman* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: S. Bondock*, H. Gieman* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Azine; Quinoline; DFT and TD-DFT calculations; Energy functional B3LYP; Molecular modeling; Antitumor activity
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Synthesis and biological activity; Synthesis and Biological Evaluation
TL;DR: Comparison of the biological results to the calculated electronic and thermodynamic properties showed that the cytotoxicity is dependent on the low-lying E LUMO because compound 8 has the lowest E LumO value and exhibited the greatest antitumor activity. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2015 article

Synthesis, antiviral, cytotoxicity and antitumor evaluations of A4 type of porphyrin derivatives

Fadda, A. A., El-Mekawy, R. E., & El-Shafei, A. I. (2015, May 5). Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, Vol. 19, pp. 753–768.

By: A. Fadda*, R. El-Mekawy* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: A. Fadda*, R. El-Mekawy* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: antiviral activity; antitumor activity; porphyrin structures
topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Bioactive Compounds and Antitumor Agents
TL;DR: This manuscript describes the synthesis of a new series of porphyrin structures 4a–4m, 7, 9, 12 and 14, which showed a moderate degree of a potent antimicrobial activity against HIV and HSV-1 and against four different tumor cell lines. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

A comparative study of Ru(ii) cyclometallated complexes versus thiocyanated heteroleptic complexes: thermodynamic force for efficient dye regeneration in dye-sensitized solar cells and how low could it be?

Hussain, M., Islam, A., Bedja, I., Gupta, R. K., Han, L., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, January 1). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 16, pp. 14874–14881.

Contributors: M. Hussain n, A. Islam*, I. Bedja*, R. Gupta*, L. Han* & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
TL;DR: This study clearly elucidated that although cyclometallation may produce significantly better light harvesting, the driving force of less than 0.25 eV is not sufficiently enough for effective dye regeneration, which contributed significantly to the loss of both photocurrent and photovoltage. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

A femtosecond study of the anomaly in electron injection for dye-sensitized solar cells: the influence of isomerization employing Ru(ii) sensitizers with anthracene and phenanthrene ancillary ligands

Cheema, H., Younts, R., Ogbose, L., Gautam, B., Gundogdu, K., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, December 1). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 17, pp. 2750–2756.

By: H. Cheema n, R. Younts n, L. Ogbose*, B. Gautam n, K. Gundogdu n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, R. Younts n, L. Ogbose*, B. Gautam n, K. Gundogdu n & A. El-Shafei n

MeSH headings : Adsorption; Anthracenes / chemistry; Coloring Agents / chemistry; Electric Power Supplies; Electrochemistry; Electrons; Isomerism; Kinetics; Ligands; Phenanthrenes / chemistry; Photons; Ruthenium / chemistry; Solar Energy; Titanium / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
TL;DR: Analysis of photo-induced spectral features measured by femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy showed that excited electrons in HD-7 are prone to ISC (intersystem crossing) much more than HD-8 and those triplet electrons are not injected into TiO2 efficiently. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

A nanostructure-based counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells by assembly of silver nanoparticles

Dong, H., Wu, Z., Gao, Y., El-Shafei, A., Jiao, B., Dai, Y., & Hou, X. (2014, March 29). Organic Electronics, Vol. 15, pp. 1641–1649.

By: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, Y. Gao*, A. El-Shafei n, B. Jiao*, Y. Dai*, X. Hou*

Contributors: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, Y. Gao*, A. El-Shafei n, B. Jiao*, Y. Dai*, X. Hou*

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells; Nanostructure; Counter electrode; Light reflection; Charge transfer characteristic; Surface Plasmon Resonance
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2014 journal article

Eco-friendly finishing agent for cotton fabrics to improve flame retardant and antibacterial properties

Carbohydrate Polymers, 118, 83–90.

By: A. El-Shafei*, M. ElShemy* & A. Abou-Okeil*

author keywords: Chitosan phosphate; Cotton finishing; Flame retardant; Antibacterial; TiO2 nanoparticles
MeSH headings : Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry; Chitosan / chemistry; Flame Retardants; Microscopy, Electron, Transmission; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Nanoparticles / ultrastructure; Phosphinic Acids / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Skin Protection and Aging
TL;DR: The treated cotton fabric reveals excellent antibacterial properties, and thermal gravimetric analysis was employed to investigate the thermal decomposition behaviour of the treated samples. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Influence of Number of Benzodioxan-Stilbazole-based Ancillary Ligands on Dye Packing, Photovoltage and Photocurrent in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

Cheema, H., Islam, A., Han, L., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, June 9). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 6, pp. 11617–11624.

By: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, L. Han* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, L. Han* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: dye-sensitized solar cells; mono versus bis-electron-donor ancillary ligands; solar-to-electric conversion; IPCE; Ru(II) bipyridyl complexes
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
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2014 article

Influence of mono versus bis-electron-donor ancillary ligands in heteroleptic Ru(ii) bipyridyl complexes on electron injection from the first excited singlet and triplet states in dye-sensitized solar cells

Cheema, H., Islam, A., Han, L., Gautam, B., Younts, R., Gundogdu, K., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 2, pp. 14228–14235.

By: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, L. Han*, B. Gautam n, R. Younts n, K. Gundogdu n, A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, L. Han*, B. Gautam n, R. Younts n, K. Gundogdu n, A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
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2014 article

Molecular Engineering of New Thienyl‐Bodipy Dyes for Highly Efficient Panchromatic Sensitized Solar Cells

Qin, C., Mirloup, A., Leclerc, N., Islam, A., El‐Shafei, A., Han, L., & Ziessel, R. (2014, April 3). Advanced Energy Materials, Vol. 4.

By: C. Qin*, A. Mirloup*, N. Leclerc*, A. Islam*, A. El‐Shafei n, L. Han*, R. Ziessel*

Contributors: C. Qin*, A. Mirloup*, N. Leclerc*, A. Islam*, A. El-Shafei n, L. Han*, R. Ziessel*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
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2014 article

More stable and more efficient alternatives of Z-907: carbazole-based amphiphilic Ru(ii) sensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells

Cheema, H., Islam, A., Younts, R., Gautam, B., Bedja, I., Gupta, R. K., … El-Shafei, A. (2014, January 1). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 16, pp. 27078–27087.

By: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, R. Younts n, B. Gautam n, I. Bedja*, R. Gupta*, L. Han*, K. Gundogdu n, A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, A. Islam*, R. Younts n, B. Gautam n, I. Bedja*, R. Gupta*, L. Han*, K. Gundogdu n, A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Perovskite Materials and Applications
TL;DR: HDR-15 was strikingly stable to light soaking conditions when employed in the presence of an ionic liquid electrolyte, which paves the way for widespread applications of dye-sensitized solar cells with long term stability. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Nonflammable cellulosic substrates by application of novel radiation-curable flame retardant monomers derived from cyclotriphosphazene

Edwards, B., Hauser, P., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, November 14). Cellulose, Vol. 22, pp. 275–287.

By: B. Edwards n, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: B. Edwards n, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Flame retardant; Graft polymerization; Radiation curing; Cellulose
topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Environmental and Industrial Safety; Synthesis and properties of polymers
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 article

Novel genipin‐collagen immobilization of polylactic acid (PLA) fibers for use as tissue engineering scaffolds

Tambe, N., Di, J., Zhang, Z., Bernacki, S., El‐Shafei, A., & King, M. W. (2014, October 11). Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials, Vol. 103, pp. 1188–1197.

By: N. Tambe n, J. Di n, Z. Zhang*, S. Bernacki n, A. El‐Shafei n & M. King n

Contributors: N. Tambe n, J. Di n, Z. Zhang*, S. Bernacki n, A. El-Shafei n & M. King n

author keywords: collagen immobilization; genipin; scaffold; functionalization; surface modification; polylactic acid (PLA) fibers
MeSH headings : Cells, Cultured; Fibroblasts / cytology; Fibroblasts / metabolism; Humans; Iridoids / chemistry; Lactic Acid / chemistry; Materials Testing; Polyesters; Polymers / chemistry; Tissue Engineering; Tissue Scaffolds / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Bone Tissue Engineering Materials; Collagen: Extraction and Characterization
TL;DR: The collagen was immobilized on the surface of functionalized PLA via a novel natural cross-linking moleculegenipin which resulted in improved cell proliferation of human dermal fibroblasts as compared to the PLA surface coated with collagen without genipin. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2014 article

Optical Enhancement in Heteroleptic Ru(II) Polypyridyl Complexes Using Electron-Donor Ancillary Ligands

Dong, R., Calzolari, A., Felice, R., El-Shafei, A., Hussain, M., & Nardelli, M. B. (2014, April 3). The Journal of Physical Chemistry C, Vol. 118, pp. 8747–8755.

By: R. Dong n, A. Calzolari*, R. Felice*, A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n & M. Nardelli*

Contributors: R. Dong n, A. Calzolari*, R. Di Felice*, A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n & M. Nardelli*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties; Perovskite Materials and Applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
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2014 article

Optics–electrics highways: Plasmonic silver nanowires@TiO2 core–shell nanocomposites for enhanced dye-sensitized solar cells performance

Dong, H., Wu, Z., Lu, F., Gao, Y., El-Shafei, A., Jiao, B., … Hou, X. (2014, September 21). Nano Energy, Vol. 10, pp. 181–191.

By: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, F. Lu*, Y. Gao*, A. El-Shafei n, B. Jiao*, S. Ning*, X. Hou*

Contributors: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, F. Lu*, Y. Gao*, A. El-Shafei n, B. Jiao*, S. Ning*, X. Hou*

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells; One-Dimensional Nanostructure; Surface Plasmon Resonance; Plasmonic Waveguide; Etectrics highway
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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2014 article

Preparation, Polymerization, and Performance Evaluation of Halogen-Free Radiation Curable Flame Retardant Monomers for Cotton Substrates

Edwards, B., Rudolf, S., Hauser, P., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, December 16). Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, Vol. 54, pp. 577–584.

By: B. Edwards n, S. Rudolf n, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: B. Edwards n, S. Rudolf n, P. Hauser n & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Environmental and Industrial Safety; Fire dynamics and safety research
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2014 article

Silver-loaded anatase nanotubes dispersed plasmonic composite photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cells

Dong, H., Wu, Z., Gao, Y., El-Shafei, A., Ning, S. Y., Jiao, B., & Hou, X. (2014, August 23). Organic Electronics, Vol. 15, pp. 2847–2854.

By: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, Y. Gao*, A. El-Shafei n, S. Ning*, B. Jiao*, X. Hou*

Contributors: H. Dong*, Z. Wu*, Y. Gao*, A. El-Shafei n, S. Ning*, J. Xi*, B. Jiao*, X. Hou*

author keywords: Hybrid nanostructures; One-dimensional architecture; Surface plasmon resonance effect; Electron transport pathway; Dye-sensitized solar cells
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
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2014 article

Structure–property relationships: Steric effect in ancillary ligand and how it influences photocurrent and photovoltage in dye-sensitized solar cells

Cheema, H., Ogbose, L., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, August 13). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 113, pp. 151–159.

By: H. Cheema n, L. Ogbose* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, L. Ogbose* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells; Naphthalene based ancillary ligand; Solar-to-electric conversion; IPCE; Ru (II) bipyridyl complexes; Impedance spectroscopy
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Perovskite Materials and Applications
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2014 article

Synthesis and characterization of novel carbazole-based terpyridyl photosensitizers for dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

El-Sherbiny, D., Cheema, H., El-Essawy, F., Abdel-Megied, A., & El-Shafei, A. (2014, December 20). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 115, pp. 81–87.

By: D. El-Sherbiny n, H. Cheema n, F. El-Essawy*, A. Abdel-Megied* & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: D. El-Sherbiny n, H. Cheema n, F. El-Essawy*, A. Abdel-Megied* & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: Terpyridyl; Ru(II) complexes; Dye solar cells; Labile NCS; IPCE; Efficiency
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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2013 article

Conferring durable antimicrobial properties on nonwoven polypropylene via plasma-assisted graft polymerization of DADMAC

Mazloumpour, M., Malshe, P., El-Shafei, A., & Hauser, P. (2013, March 5). Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 224, pp. 1–7.

By: M. Mazloumpour n, P. Malshe n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: M. Mazloumpour n, P. Malshe n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: Spunbond polypropylene; DADMAC; Antimicrobial; Atmospheric plasma; Graft polymerization
topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Microplastics and Plastic Pollution; Biosensors and Analytical Detection
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2013 article

Design, Synthesis, and Pharmacological Screening of Novel Porphyrin Derivatives

Fadda, A. A., El-Mekawy, R. E., El-Shafei, A., Freeman, H. S., Hinks, D., & El-Fedawy, M. (2013, January 1). Journal of Chemistry.

By: A. Fadda*, R. El-Mekawy*, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n, D. Hinks n & M. El-Fedawy*

Contributors: A. Fadda*, R. El-Mekawy*, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n, D. Hinks n & M. El-Fedawy*

topics (OpenAlex): Molecular Sensors and Ion Detection; Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; DNA and Nucleic Acid Chemistry
TL;DR: It was demonstrated that these dyes were effective in the inhibition of the free radical-induced oxidative haemolysis of rat blood cells and excellent correlation between the LUMO energy and cytotoxicity of dyes 2a–f was found. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

Functional Dyes

El-Shafei, A., Islam, A., & Akhtaruzzaman, M. (2013, January 1). Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 2013.

By: A. El-Shafei n, A. Islam* & M. Akhtaruzzaman*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, A. Islam* & M. Akhtaruzzaman*

topics (OpenAlex): Dye analysis and toxicity; Animal testing and alternatives
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
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2013 article

Influence of cyclic versus acyclic oxygen-containing electron donor ancillary ligands on the photocurrent, photovoltage and photostability for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

El-Shafei, A., Hussain, M., Islam, A., & Han, L. (2013, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry A, Vol. 1, pp. 13679–13686.

By: A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Perovskite Materials and Applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
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2013 article

Plasma Induced Graft Polymerization of C6 Fluorocarbons on Cotton Fabrics for Sustainable Finishing Applications

Ramamoorthy, A., El‐Shafei, A., & Hauser, P. (2013, April 10). Plasma Processes and Polymers, Vol. 10, pp. 430–443.

By: A. Ramamoorthy n, A. El‐Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: A. Ramamoorthy n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: atmospheric pressure plasma graft polymerization; C6 fluorocarbon; crosslinker; downstream mode; durable water repellent cotton finish
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Fiber-reinforced polymer composites; Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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2013 article

Structure–Property Relationship of Amplified Spontaneous Emission in Organic Semiconductor Materials: TPD, DPABP, and NPB

Wu, Z., Ma, L., Liu, P., Zhou, C., Ning, S., El-Shafei, A., … Hou, X. (2013, September 13). The Journal of Physical Chemistry A, Vol. 117, pp. 10903–10911.

By: Z. Wu*, L. Ma*, P. Liu*, C. Zhou*, S. Ning*, A. El-Shafei n, X. Zhao*, X. Hou*

Contributors: Z. Wu*, L. Ma*, P. Liu*, C. Zhou*, S. Ning*, A. El-Shafei n, X. Zhao*, X. Hou*

topics (OpenAlex): Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research; Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures
TL;DR: The calculation results show that for TPD and DPABP, several strongly elongated high-frequency modes in the carbon rings contribute to the distinct first vibronic sideband in the PL spectra, which form an effective four-level system for lasing. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

Structure–property relationship of different electron donors: novel organic sensitizers based on fused dithienothiophene π-conjugated linker for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

Akhtaruzzaman, M., Menggenbateer, N., Islam, A., El-Shafei, A., Asao, N., Jin, T., … Yamamoto, Y. (2013, February 26). Tetrahedron, Vol. 69, pp. 3444–3450.

By: M. Akhtaruzzaman*, N. Menggenbateer*, A. Islam*, A. El-Shafei n, N. Asao*, T. Jin*, L. Han*, K. Alamry* ...

Contributors: M. Akhtaruzzaman*, Menggenbateer, A. Islam*, A. El-Shafei n, N. Asao*, T. Jin*, L. Han*, K. Alamry* ...

author keywords: Dye-sensitized solar cells; Dithienothiophene; Organic dye; Photovoltaic performance; IPCE (incident-photon-to-current conversion efficiency)
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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2013 article

Structure–property relationship of extended π-conjugation of ancillary ligands with and without an electron donor of heteroleptic Ru(ii) bipyridyl complexes for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells

Hussain, M., El-Shafei, A., Islam, A., & Han, L. (2013, January 1). Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics, Vol. 15, pp. 8401–8408.

By: M. Hussain n, A. El-Shafei n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

Contributors: M. Hussain n, A. El-Shafei n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
TL;DR: The IMPS results showed that the contribution of dyes to the conduction band shift of theTiO2 level is almost similar, regardless of different substitutions on the bipy-moiety, which implies that the open-circuit photovoltage (Voc) increases with reduced charge recombination in the presence of a thick layer of tetrabutyl ammonium ions (TBA) of the dye anchored on the surface of TiO2. (via Semantic Scholar)
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2013 article

Structure–property relationship of hetero‐aromatic‐electron‐donor antennas of polypyridyl Ru (II) complexes for high efficiency dye‐sensitized solar cells

El‐Shafei, A., Hussain, M., Islam, A., & Han, L. (2013, January 28). Progress in Photovoltaics Research and Applications, Vol. 22, pp. 958–969.

By: A. El‐Shafei n, M. Hussain n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

author keywords: dye solar cells; efficiency; photocurrent; photovoltage; ground state oxidation potential
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Perovskite Materials and Applications
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2012 journal article

A novel carbazole-based dye outperformed the benchmark dye N719 for high efficiency dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs)

Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22(45), 24048.

By: A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n, A. Atiq n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, M. Hussain n, A. Atiq n, A. Islam* & L. Han*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis
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2012 journal article

Conferring flame retardancy on cotton using novel halogen-free flame retardant bifunctional monomers: synthesis, characterizations and applications

Carbohydrate Polymers, 92(1), 885–893.

By: H. Cheema n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: H. Cheema n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: Cotton; Flame retardants; Halogen-free; Phosphorus-nitrogen synergism; Monomers; Bifunctional
MeSH headings : Cotton Fiber; Flame Retardants / chemical synthesis; Halogens / chemistry; Nitrogen / chemistry; Phosphorus / chemistry; Spectrometry, Mass, Electrospray Ionization; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared
topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact; Environmental and Industrial Safety
TL;DR: Two novel halogen-free phosphorous-nitrogen flame retardant bifunctional monomers were synthesized and characterized using attenuated total reflectance/Fourier transform-infrared (ATR/FT-IR) and electrospray ionization mass spectrometry ((+)ESI-MS). (via Semantic Scholar)
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2012 article

Cotton bleaching optimization using a butyrolactam-based cationic bleach activator

AATCC Review, Vol. 12, pp. 66–70. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84855978049&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: C. Xu, R. Shamey, D. Hinks & A. El-Shafei

Contributors: C. Xu, R. Shamey, D. Hinks & A. El-Shafei

Source: ORCID
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2012 article

Donor–acceptor dyes incorporating a stable dibenzosilole π-conjugated spacer for dye-sensitized solar cells

Akhtaruzzaman, M., Seya, Y., Asao, N., Islam, A., Kwon, E., El-Shafei, A., … Yamamoto, Y. (2012, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 22, pp. 10771–10778.

By: M. Akhtaruzzaman*, Y. Seya*, N. Asao*, A. Islam*, E. Kwon*, A. El-Shafei n, L. Han*, Y. Yamamoto*

Contributors: M. Akhtaruzzaman*, Y. Seya*, N. Asao*, A. Islam*, E. Kwon*, A. El-Shafei n, L. Han*, Y. Yamamoto*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
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2012 journal article

Functional Military Textile: Plasma-Induced Graft Polymerization of DADMAC for Antimicrobial Treatment on Nylon-Cotton Blend Fabric

Plasma Chemistry and Plasma Processing, 32(4), 833–843.

By: P. Malshe n, M. Mazloumpour n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: P. Malshe n, M. Mazloumpour n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: Antimicrobial; Plasma; DADMAC; Crosslinkers
topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods; Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials
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2012 article

Multi-functional military textile: Plasma-induced graft polymerization of a C6 fluorocarbon for repellent treatment on nylon–cotton blend fabric

Malshe, P., Mazloumpour, M., El-Shafei, A., & Hauser, P. (2012, December 8). Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 217, pp. 112–118.

By: P. Malshe n, M. Mazloumpour n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: P. Malshe n, M. Mazloumpour n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: C6 fluorocarbon; Fluid repellent; Antibacterial; Military fabric
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Fiber-reinforced polymer composites; Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
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2012 article

Structure–property relationship of naphthalene based donor–π–acceptor organic dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells: remarkable improvement of open-circuit photovoltage

Yang, F., Akhtaruzzaman, M., Islam, A., Jin, T., El-Shafei, A., Qin, C., … Yamamoto, Y. (2012, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry, Vol. 22, pp. 22550–22557.

By: F. Yang*, M. Akhtaruzzaman*, A. Islam*, T. Jin*, A. El-Shafei n, C. Qin*, L. Han*, K. Alamry* ...

Contributors: F. Yang*, M. Akhtaruzzaman*, A. Islam*, T. Jin*, A. El-Shafei n, C. Qin*, L. Han*, K. Alamry* ...

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
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2012 journal article

Studies on atmospheric pressure glow discharge of helium-oxygen plasma treatment on polyester/cotton blended fabric

BTRA Scan, 42(1), 1–11. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84864772668&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: K. Kale, S. Palaskar, P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Contributors: K. Kale, S. Palaskar, P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2012 journal article

Surface nanostructuring of kevlar fibers by atmospheric pressure plasma-induced graft polymerization for multifunctional protective clothing

Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics, 50(16), 1165–1172.

By: M. Widodo*, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: M. Widodo*, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: antimicrobial; atmospheric pressure plasma; diallyldimethylammonium chloride; Kevlar (R); plasma-induced graft polymerization
topics (OpenAlex): Antimicrobial agents and applications; Microplastics and Plastic Pollution; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
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Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 8, 2020

2012 article

Synthesis and Pharmacological Screening of Novel meso‐Substituted Porphyrin Analogs

Fadda, A. A., El‐Mekawy, R. E., El‐Shafei, A. I., & Freeman, H. (2012, November 22). Archiv Der Pharmazie, Vol. 346, pp. 53–61.

By: A. Fadda*, R. El‐Mekawy*, A. El‐Shafei n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: A. Fadda*, R. El-Mekawy*, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

author keywords: Antioxidant; Cytotoxic and hemolysis activities; DNA damage; Porphyrins; UV spectra
MeSH headings : Animals; Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis; Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; Antioxidants / chemical synthesis; Antioxidants / chemistry; Antioxidants / pharmacology; Bleomycin / pharmacology; Cell Line, Tumor; Chlorocebus aethiops; DNA Damage / drug effects; Free Radicals / metabolism; Hemolysis / drug effects; Humans; Oxidation-Reduction / drug effects; Porphyrins / chemical synthesis; Porphyrins / chemistry; Porphyrins / pharmacology; Rats; Structure-Activity Relationship; Vero Cells
topics (OpenAlex): Porphyrin and Phthalocyanine Chemistry; Heme Oxygenase-1 and Carbon Monoxide; Metal-Catalyzed Oxygenation Mechanisms
TL;DR: A novel series of mesotetrakis[aryl]‐21H,23H‐porphyrin derivatives 2a-j was synthesized from the condensation of aldehyde derivatives 1a–j with pyrrole in the presence of p‐toluenesulfonic acid and found that these compounds effectively inhibit the free radical‐induced oxidative hemolysis of red blood cells. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 article

Towards flame retardant cotton fabrics by atmospheric pressure plasma-induced graft polymerization: Synthesis and application of novel phosphoramidate monomers

Edwards, B., El-Shafei, A., Hauser, P., & Malshe, P. (2012, August 22). Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 209, pp. 73–79.

By: B. Edwards n, A. El-Shafei n, P. Hauser n & P. Malshe n

Contributors: B. Edwards n, A. El-Shafei n, P. Hauser n & P. Malshe n

author keywords: Flame retardant; Atmospheric pressure alasma; Graft polymerization
topics (OpenAlex): Flame retardant materials and properties; Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications; Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Atmospheric pressure glow discharge of helium-oxygen plasma treatment on polyester/cotton blended fabric

Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research, 36(2), 137–144. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79958696253&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: K. Kale, S. Palaskar, P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Contributors: K. Kale, S. Palaskar, P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Atmospheric pressure plasma treatments for repellent textiles

AATCC Review, 11(1), 70–74.

By: P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Atmospheric pressure plasma treatments for repellent textiles

AATCC Review, Vol. 11, pp. 70–74. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-78751494630&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Contributors: P. Hauser & A. El-Shafei

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2011 article

Molecular modeling and predicting dye properties

El-Shafei, A., Hinks, D., & Freeman, H. S. (2011, January 1). Elsevier EBooks, Vol. 1, pp. 225–244.

By: A. El-Shafei n, D. Hinks n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, D. Hinks n & H. Freeman n

topics (OpenAlex): Free Radicals and Antioxidants; Computational Drug Discovery Methods; Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies
Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2011 article

Synthesis of novel stilbene-alkoxysilane fluorescent brighteners, and their performance on cotton fiber as fluorescent brightening and ultraviolet absorbing agents

Hussain, M., Shamey, R., Hinks, D., El-Shafei, A., & Ali, S. I. (2011, July 16). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 92, pp. 1231–1240.

By: M. Hussain n, R. Shamey n, D. Hinks n, A. El-Shafei n & S. Ali*

Contributors: M. Hussain n, R. Shamey n, D. Hinks n, A. El-Shafei n & S. Ali*

author keywords: Fluorescent brightening agent; Ultraviolet absorbing agents; Stilbene; Alkoxysilane; Whiteness; Ultraviolet protection factor
topics (OpenAlex): Luminescence and Fluorescent Materials; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 article

Use of atmospheric pressure plasma to confer durable water repellent functionality and antimicrobial functionality on cotton/polyester blend

Davis, R., El-Shafei, A., & Hauser, P. (2011, April 24). Surface and Coatings Technology, Vol. 205, pp. 4791–4797.

By: R. Davis n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

Contributors: R. Davis n, A. El-Shafei n & P. Hauser n

author keywords: Atmospheric high-density non-thermal plasma; Graft polymerization; Antimicrobial; Water repellent; Cotton; Fluorocarbons
topics (OpenAlex): Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity; Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 article

Facile Synthesis, Pure DFT Calculations, and PM3 Semiempirical MO Method Validation of Regiospecificity of Novel 1,4-Dihydropyrido[2,3-d]pyrimidine Derivatives

El-Shafei, A., Fadda, A. A., Bondock, S., Khalil, A. M., & Tawfik, E. H. (2010, August 8). Synthetic Communications, Vol. 40, pp. 2788–2805.

By: A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*, S. Bondock*, A. Khalil* & E. Tawfik*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*, S. Bondock*, A. Khalil* & E. Tawfik*

author keywords: Ab initio validation; acetylacetone; 6-amino-uracil and thiouracil; molecular modeling; trifloroacetylacetone
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Synthesis and Biological Evaluation; Chemical Reaction Mechanisms
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Influence of surface modification on the adhesion between nitinol wire and fluoropolymer films

Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Biomechanics, 8(1), 7–13. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-77952474444&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: H. Yoon, M. King, S. Michielsen, A. El-Shafei & E. Johnson

Contributors: H. Yoon, M. King, S. Michielsen, A. El-Shafei & E. Johnson

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 conference paper

Plasma induced graft polymerization of hydrophobic monomers on nonwoven substrates for fuel filtration applications

American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists International Conference 2010, 307–315. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84865956867&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: A. El-Shafei, M. Mazloumpour & P. Hauser

Contributors: A. El-Shafei, M. Mazloumpour & P. Hauser

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2009 journal article

Erratum to “X-ray and Molecular Modelling Studies on 4-[N-Alkylamino]azobenzene Dyes” [Dyes Pigments 82 (2009), 299–306]

Dyes and Pigments, 83(2), 267.

By: L. He n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n & P. Boyle n

Contributors: L. He n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n & P. Boyle n

topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Dye analysis and toxicity
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: September 8, 2020

2009 article

Molecular modelling of inclusion compounds from hydrophobic dyes and γ‐cyclodextrin

El‐Shafei, A. (2009, August 1). Coloration Technology, Vol. 125, pp. 208–215.

By: A. El‐Shafei n

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Surfactants and Colloidal Systems; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Stereospecificity of Diels–Alder Reactions Validated Using Ab Initio Calculations: Synthesis of Novel Coumarin and Phenanthridine Derivatives

El-Shafei, A., Fadda, A. A., Abdel-Gawad, I. I., & Youssif, E. H. E. (2009, July 14). Synthetic Communications, Vol. 39, pp. 2954–2972.

By: A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*, I. Abdel-Gawad* & E. Youssif*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*, I. Abdel-Gawad* & E. Youssif*

author keywords: Aromatic diazonium salt; chromen; dienophiles; 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde; phenanthridines; phenylsulfonylacetonitrile; salicyaldehyde
topics (OpenAlex): Free Radicals and Antioxidants; Organic Chemistry Cycloaddition Reactions; Organic and Inorganic Chemical Reactions
UN Sustainable Development Goals Color Wheel
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

Synthesis, antitumor evaluation, molecular modeling and quantitative structure–activity relationship (QSAR) of some novel arylazopyrazolodiazine and triazine analogs

El-Shafei, A., Fadda, A. A., Khalil, A. M., Ameen, T. A. E., & Badria, F. A. (2009, May 30). Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 17, pp. 5096–5105.

By: A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*, A. Khalil*, T. Ameen* & F. Badria*

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, A. Fadda*, A. Khalil*, T. Ameen* & F. Badria*

author keywords: Synthesis; Pyrazolodiazine; Ehrlich ascites in vitro; Antitumor; Molecular modeling; DFT calculations; QSAR
MeSH headings : Animals; Antineoplastic Agents / chemical synthesis; Antineoplastic Agents / chemistry; Antineoplastic Agents / pharmacology; Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use; Azo Compounds / chemical synthesis; Azo Compounds / chemistry; Azo Compounds / pharmacology; Azo Compounds / therapeutic use; Carcinoma, Ehrlich Tumor / drug therapy; Carcinoma, Ehrlich Tumor / mortality; Casein Kinase II / chemistry; Casein Kinase II / metabolism; Catalytic Domain; Cell Line, Tumor; Cell Survival / drug effects; Male; Mice; Models, Molecular; Molecular Structure; Protein Binding; Pyrazoles / chemical synthesis; Pyrazoles / chemistry; Pyrazoles / pharmacology; Pyrazoles / therapeutic use; Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship; Survival; Triazines / chemical synthesis; Triazines / chemistry; Triazines / pharmacology; Triazines / therapeutic use
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Synthesis and biological activity; Synthesis of Tetrazole Derivatives
TL;DR: It was found that dipole moment, excitation energy, the energy value of LUMO, solvent accessible surface area, and heat of formation were the key molecular descriptors in descriping the cytotoxic effect of those compounds against EAC. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 article

X-ray and molecular modelling studies of 4-[N-alkylamino]azobenzene dyes

He, L., El-Shafei, A., Freeman, H. S., & Boyle, P. (2009, February 1). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 82, pp. 299–306.

By: L. He n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n & P. Boyle n

Contributors: L. He n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n & P. Boyle n

author keywords: Aminoazobenzene dyes; DFT calculations; Solvatochromism; X-ray diffraction; Polarizability; Asymmetric molecules
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Photochemistry and Electron Transfer Studies; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
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UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 article

Why is Stereoregular Polyacrylonitrile Obtained by Polymerization in Urea Canals Isotactic?

Yang, H., El‐Shafei, A., Schilling, F. C., & Tonelli, A. E. (2007, November 15). Macromolecular Theory and Simulations, Vol. 16, pp. 797–809.

By: H. Yang n, A. El‐Shafei n, F. Schilling & A. Tonelli n

Contributors: H. Yang n, A. El-Shafei n, F. Schilling & A. Tonelli n

author keywords: cycloclextrin channels; inclusion compounds; isotactic polyacrylonitrile (PAN); molecular modeling; syndiotactic polyacrylonitrile (PAN); urea channels
topics (OpenAlex): Metal-Organic Frameworks: Synthesis and Applications; Chemical Synthesis and Characterization; Crystallography and molecular interactions
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Polymerization of styrene in γ-cyclodextrin channels: Lightly rotaxanated polystyrenes with altered stereosequences

Uyar, T., Gracz, H. S., Rusa, M., Shin, I. D., El-Shafei, A., & Tonelli, A. E. (2006, August 25). Polymer, Vol. 47, pp. 6948–6955.

By: T. Uyar n, H. Gracz n, M. Rusa n, I. Shin*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Tonelli n

Contributors: T. Uyar n, H. Gracz n, M. Rusa n, I. Shin*, A. El-Shafei n & A. Tonelli n

author keywords: cyclodextrin; inclusion compound; polystyrene
topics (OpenAlex): Polymer crystallization and properties; Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization; Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

The solid channel structure inclusion complex formed between styrene guests and gamma-cyclodextrin hosts

Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 55(109).

By: A. Tonelli, T. Uyar, A. El-Shafei & J. Hacaloglu

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 article

Use of γ‐cyclodextrin/epichlorohydrin polymer in merging fabric formation and coloration processes

Jenkins, D. W., El‐Tahlawy, K., El‐Shafei, A., Freeman, H. S., & Hudson, S. M. (2006, November 16). Coloration Technology, Vol. 122, pp. 345–349.

By: D. Jenkins n, K. El‐Tahlawy n, A. El‐Shafei n, H. Freeman n & S. Hudson n

Contributors: D. Jenkins n, K. El-Tahlawy n, A. El-Shafei n, H. Freeman n & S. Hudson n

topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Microencapsulation and Drying Processes; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Design, synthesis, and characterization of new iron-complexed azo dyes

Dyes and Pigments, 72(1), 8–15.

By: M. Szymczyk n, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: M. Szymczyk n, A. El-Shafei n & H. Freeman n

author keywords: azo and formazan dyes; iron-complexed dyes; trifluoroacetamido and mesylamido groups
topics (OpenAlex): Nanomaterials for catalytic reactions; Environmental remediation with nanomaterials; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 patent

Sock for detection of pressure points on feet

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

By: J. Horton, D. Hinks & A. El-Shafei

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

The Solid Channel Structure Inclusion Complex Formed Between Guest Styrene and Host γ-Cyclodextrin

Journal of Inclusion Phenomena and Macrocyclic Chemistry, 55(1-2), 109–121.

By: T. Uyar n, A. El-Shafei n, X. Wang n, J. Hacaloglu* & A. Tonelli n

Contributors: T. Uyar n, A. El-Shafei n, X. Wang n, J. Hacaloglu* & A. Tonelli n

author keywords: cyclodextrin; channel structure; inclusion compound; styrene; solid state complexation; thermal stability
topics (OpenAlex): Polymer crystallization and properties; Microfluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis Applications; Advanced Polymer Synthesis and Characterization
TL;DR: The experimental molar ratio of styrene to γ-CD in styrene/γ-CDchannel-IC was found to be 2:1, which is consistent with molecular modeling studies, utilizing Quantum Mechanics PM3 parameters that indicate the δ-CD/two styrene molecular complex is the most energetically favorable. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 journal article

Cationic bleach activators for improving cotton bleaching

AATCC Review, 4(8), 37–40.

By: N. Gursoy, A. El-Shafei, P. Hauser & D. Hinks

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Cationic bleach activators for improving cotton bleaching

AATCC Review, Vol. 4, pp. 37–40. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-4344712068&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: N. Gürsoy, A. El-Shafei, P. Hauser & D. Hinks

Contributors: N. Gürsoy, A. El-Shafei, P. Hauser & D. Hinks

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2004 conference paper

Design, synthesis, and characterization of new iron-complexed azo dyes

Colorchem '04: proceedings : 23-27 May 2004, Hotel Harmony, S?pindleru?v Mly?n, Czech Republic. Pardubice: Vy?zkumny? u?stav organicky?ch synte?z.

By: H. Freeman, M. Szymczyk & A. El-Shafei

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Non-mutagenic organic pigment intermediates. II. Isomorphous 2,2′-dichloro-5,5′-dipropoxybenzidine and 2,2′-dimethyl-5,5′-dipropoxybenzidine

El-Shafei, A., Hinks, D., Boyle, P. D., & Freeman, H. S. (2004, July 21). Acta Crystallographica Section C Crystal Structure Communications, Vol. 60.

By: A. El-Shafei n, D. Hinks n, P. Boyle n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, D. Hinks n, P. Boyle n & H. Freeman n

topics (OpenAlex): bioluminescence and chemiluminescence research; Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Synthesis of Organic Compounds
TL;DR: The title compounds, C 18 H 22 Cl 2 N2 O 2 and C 20 H 28 N 2 O 2 , respectively, are isomorphous and exhibit weak N-H...N hydrogen bonding, which is influenced by the differences in hybridization around the amine N atoms. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Metallization of non-genotoxic direct dyes

Bae, J.-S., Freeman, H. S., & El-Shafei, A. (2003, April 23). Dyes and Pigments, Vol. 57, pp. 121–129.

By: J. Bae n, H. Freeman n & A. El-Shafei n

Contributors: J. Bae n, H. Freeman n & A. El-Shafei n

author keywords: metallization; direct dyes; neutron activation; synthesis; lightfastness
topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Dye analysis and toxicity; Enzyme-mediated dye degradation
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Non-mutagenic organic pigment intermediates. I. 3,3′-Dipropoxybenzidine

El-Shafei, A., Boyle, P. D., Hinks, D., & Freeman, H. S. (2003, January 25). Acta Crystallographica Section C Crystal Structure Communications, Vol. 59.

By: A. El-Shafei n, P. Boyle n, D. Hinks n & H. Freeman n

Contributors: A. El-Shafei n, P. Boyle n, D. Hinks n & H. Freeman n

MeSH headings : Benzidines / chemistry; Crystallography, X-Ray; Fourier Analysis; Hydrogen Bonding; Models, Molecular; Mutagens; Pigments, Biological / chemistry
topics (OpenAlex): Crystal structures of chemical compounds; Metal complexes synthesis and properties; Crystallography and molecular interactions
TL;DR: Crystals of the title compound were grown from ethanol by slow evaporation and the structure has been determined, forming an infinite two-dimensional array of N-H interactions parallel to the (101) direction. (via Semantic Scholar)
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6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Towards a universal dye class for printing on multiple substrates

Hinks, D., Rashad, M., & El‐Shafei, A. (2003, March 1). Coloration Technology, Vol. 119, pp. 70–75.

By: D. Hinks n, M. Rashad n & A. El‐Shafei n

Contributors: D. Hinks n, M. Rashad n & A. El-Shafei n

topics (OpenAlex): Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers; Photopolymerization techniques and applications; Nanofabrication and Lithography Techniques
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Radiometeric measurements of area lighting critical to color assessment in the textile industry

AATCC Review, 1(11), 35–39.

By: D. Hinks, A. El-Shafei, S. Draper, Q. Che, M. Nakpathom & R. Connelly

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 journal article

Radiometric measurement of area lighting critical to color assessment in the textile industry

AATCC Review, 1(11), 35–39.

By: D. Hinks, S. Draper, A. El-Shafei, M. Nakpathom, Q. Che & R. Connelly

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 article

Radiometrie measurement of area lighting critical to color assessment in the textile industry

AATCC Review, Vol. 1, pp. 35–39. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035507735&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: D. Hinks, S. Draper, A. El-Shafei, M. Nakpathom, Q. Che & R. Connelly

Contributors: D. Hinks, S. Draper, A. El-Shafei, M. Nakpathom, Q. Che & R. Connelly

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2001 journal article

Semi-empirical molecular orbital methods in the design of organic colorants

AATCC Review, 1(12), 23–26.

By: A. El-Shafei, D. Hinks, H. Freeman & J. Lye

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2001 article

Semi-empirical molecular orbital methods in the design of organic colorants

AATCC Review, Vol. 1, pp. 23–26. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0035682626&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: A. El-Shafei, D. Hinks, H. Freeman & J. Lye

Contributors: A. El-Shafei, D. Hinks, H. Freeman & J. Lye

Source: ORCID
Added: December 20, 2020

2001 journal article

Semi-empirical molecular orbital methods in the design of organic pigments

AATCC Review, 1(12), 23–26.

By: A. El-Shafei, D. Hinks & H. Freeman

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2000 journal article

Assessment of the effect of lighting variability on color difference

Textile Chemist and Colorist and American Dyestuff Reporter, 32(6), 16–20. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-0033916735&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: D. Hinks, S. Draper, Q. Che, M. Nakpathom, A. El-Shafei & R. Connelly

Contributors: D. Hinks, S. Draper, Q. Che, M. Nakpathom, A. El-Shafei & R. Connelly

Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 journal article

Potentially active antimicrobial agents from 2-benzenesulfonyloxyphenyl-3,1-benzoxazine-4-one derivative

Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutica, 134(9), 503–508.

By: O. Habib, E. Moawad, M. Girges & A. El-Shafei

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

1995 journal article

Synthetic approaches and biological evaluation of some new sulfonate ester-containing quinazolone derivatives as potentially active antimicrobial agents

Bollettino Chimico Farmaceutica, 134(4), 209–215.

By: O. Habib, M. Girges, E. Moawad & A. El-Shafei

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

Employment

Updated: December 6th, 2025 19:40

2008 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Professor Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science

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