Islam M Abdellah
Material Chemistry, Photovoltaics, Dye Chem, Machine Learning, Computational Chem, Docking, QSPR, Synthesis, DSSCs&PSCs, Sustainable dyeing and Finishing, Molecular Dynamics
Islam Abdellah, Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry, Aswan University, Egypt & Editorial board member for Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Earned his PhD in Organic Chemistry from NC State and Aswan Universities (Joint supervision). Obtained M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry and B. more
Works (65)
2025 article
Adsorption and theoretical investigation of a novel bipyrazolic compound's ability to suppress corrosion on mild steel in a 1 M HCl solution
Elouadi, Y., Harit, T., Malek, F., Bendaif, H., Elmsellem, H., Ouzidan, Y., … Zarrouk, A. (2025, July 2). Polyhedron.
2025 article
Corrigendum to “Thiazolidine Derivatives as Promising Prostate Cancer Agents: Design, Synthesis, In Vitro Evaluation, DFT, ADME, POM, Docking, and Toxicity Studies” [Journal of Molecular Structure, 1340 (2025) 142544]
Al-Hujaj, H. H., Majed, A. A., Abdalzahra, Q. R., Abid, D. S., Faisal, N. H., Nameh, H. H., … Abdellah, I. M. (2025, May 23). Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol. 1341.
2025 article
Integrated experimental and computational insights into thiazolidine derivatives with potent cytotoxicity against PC-3 prostate cancer cells
Abdalzahra, Q. R., Majed, A. A., Al-Khazragie, Z. K., Abid, D. S., Nameh, H. H., Abbas, S., … Elhenawy, A. (2025, July 15). Materials Chemistry and Physics.
2025 article
Molecular engineering and electrolyte optimization strategies for enhanced performance of Ru( ii ) polypyridyl-sensitized DSSCs
Abdellah, I. M. (2025, January 1). RSC Advances, Vol. 15, pp. 9763–9786.
2025 article
New carbazole-based symmetric double D–A type chromophores for DSSC application: Impact of di-anchoring nature on photoelectrochemical processes
Keremane, K. S., Eletmany, M. R., Abdellah, I. M., Naik, P., & Adhikari, A. V. (2025, March 1). Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A Chemistry, Vol. 466.
2025 article
Push–pull carbazole twin dyads as efficient sensitizers/co-sensitizers for DSSC application: effect of various anchoring groups on photovoltaic performance
Keremane, K. S., Abdellah, I. M., Eletmany, M. R., Naik, P., Anees, P., & Adhikari, A. V. (2025, January 1). Journal of Materials Chemistry C, Vol. 4.
2025 article
Pyrazole-linked thiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid derivatives as potent α-amylase inhibitors: Synthesis, bioactivity, and in silico evaluation
Omran, H. A., Abid, D. S., Majed, A. A., Nameh, H. H., Al-Mutairi, A. A., Al-Hussain, S. A., … Elhenawy, A. A. (2025, July 28). Journal of Molecular Structure.
2025 article
Thiazolidine derivatives as promising prostate cancer agents: Design, synthesis, in vitro evaluation, DFT, ADME, POM, docking, and toxicity studies
Al-Hujaj, H. H., Majed, A. A., Abdalzahra, Q. R., Abid, D. S., Faisal, N. H., Nameh, H. H., … Abdellah, I. M. (2025, May 1). Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol. 1340.
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.
2024 journal article
Advancements in Green Chemistry: Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Poly-Heterocyclic Compounds in Aqueous Media
International Journal of Current Research in Science, Engineering & Technology, 7(1), 16–26.
2024 article
Automatic microextraction methods for forensic drugs analysis: principles, recent trends, challenges, and applications
Azooz, E. A., Abdellah, I. M., Eletmany, M. R., Zhukovetska, O., & Snigur, D. (2024, November 1). Elsevier EBooks.
2024 article
Design, Synthesis, and In-silico Evaluation of Novel Pyrazole-Linked Methylenehydrazono-Thiazole Derivatives as Potential Biologically Active Agents
Abdellah, I. M., Al-Ghamdi, H. M., Ramadan, M., elhenawy, A., Abdelall, M. M., Abdelhamid, A. A., & Latif, F. A. E. (2024, June 3). Egyptian Journal of Chemistry.
2024 article
Metal‐Free Organic Dyes for NiO‐Based Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cells: Recent Developments and Future Perspectives
Naik, P., Elias, L., Keremane, K. S., Babu, D. D., & Abdellah, I. M. (2024, April 27). Energy Technology, Vol. 4.
2024 content posted
New Carbazole-Based Symmetric Double D-A Type Chromophores for Dssc Application: Impact of Di-Anchoring Nature on Photoelectrochemical Processes
2024 report
Short Review on the Synthesis and Applications of Heterocyclic Quinones
2024 report
Sustainable Dyeing and Finishing of Cotton Using Some Reactive Dyes
2024 journal article
Synthesis, Characterization, Bioactivity Evaluation, and POM/DFT/Docking Analysis of Novel Thiazolidine Derivatives as Potent Anticancer and Antifungal Agents
ChemistrySelect, 9(40).
2023 journal article
A MINI REVIEW ON THE MOLECULAR STRUCTURE, SPECTRAL CHARACTERISTICS, SOLVENT-FREE SYNTHESIS, AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPLICATIONS OF CYANINE DYES
Chelonian Conservation and Biology. https://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/65
2023 journal article
ADVANCES IN THE SYNTHESIS AND CHEMISTRY OF ARYLHYDRAZONALS DERIVATIVES AS KEY PLAYERS IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
Chelonian Conservation and Biology. http://acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/46
2023 journal article
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON HONEYBEE SPREAD AND ACTIVITY: A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW
Chelonian Conservation and Biology. https://www.acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/45
2023 journal article
CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS ON HONEYBEE SPREAD AND ACTIVITY: A SCIENTIFIC REVIEW
Chelonian Conservation and Biology. https://www.acgpublishing.com/index.php/CCB/article/view/45
2023 conference paper
Climate Change Mitigation through Sustainable Chemistry: Innovations and Strategies
Climate Challenges and Solutions. Presented at the Climate Challenges and Solutions, North Carolina State University, James B. Hunt Jr Library.
Event: Climate Challenges and Solutions at North Carolina State University, James B. Hunt Jr Library
2023 journal article
Comprehensive Investigation of the Potential of Hydrazine and its Derivatives for the Synthesis of Various Molecules with Biological Activity
International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences. https://www.iscientific.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/41-IJCBS-23-24-4-42-done.pdf
2023 journal article
Concise Review of Nanomaterial Synthesis and Applications in Metal Sulphides
International Journal of Current Research in Science, Engineering & Technology, 6(4), 21–29.
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.
Contributors: M. Eletmany n
2023 journal article
Mini Review on Nan o Materials Synthesis and Applications in Metal Sulphides
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8, 12.
2023 article
Mini Review on Nano Materials Synthesis and Applications in Metal Sulphides
Ismael, E. M., Abdellah, I. M., Bakheet, M. E. M., & Eletmany, M. R. (2023, December 8). Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research).
2023 journal article
Novel arylazo nicotinate derivatives as effective antibacterial agents: Green synthesis, molecular modeling, and structure-activity relationship studies
Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 27(3), 101647.
Contributors: M. Eletmany n , M. Albalawi *, R. Alharbi*, R. Elamary *, A. Harb*, M. Selim*, A. Abdelgeliel*, E. Hassan*, *
2023 journal article
One-pot synthesis of novel poly-substituted 3-cyanopyridines: Molecular docking, antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, and DFT/TD-DFT studies
One-Pot Synthesis of Novel Poly-Substituted 3-Cyanopyridines: Molecular Docking, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxicity, and DFT/TD-DFT Studies. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1289, 135864.
Contributors: * , M. Eletmany* , A. Abdelhamid *, H. Alghamdi*, A. Abdalla *, A. Elhenawy *, F. Latif*
2023 article
Short Review on Metallocene Complexes: Synthesis, and Biomedical Applications
Abdellah, I. M., & Eletmany, M. R. (2023, December 8). Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Vol. 8, pp. 2118–2133.
2023 journal article
Short Review on Metallocene Complexes: Synthesis, and Biomedical Applications
International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8(11), 2118–2133.
2023 article
Sustainable Cotton Dyeing with Reactive Dyes for Enhanced Color Fastness and Durable Antimicrobial Properties
Eletmany, M. R., Abdellah, I. M., & El-Shafei. (2023, November). pdf. NC Global Health Alliance Annual Conference at McKimmon Center on NC State's Campus.
2023 journal article
Synthesis, Characterization, Bioactivity Screening and Computational Studies of Diphenyl−malonohydrazides and Pyridines Derivatives
ChemistrySelect, 8(2).
Contributors: M. Eletmany*
2023 journal article
Towards Sustainable Management of Insect Pests: Protecting Food Security through Ecological Intensification
International Journal of Chemical and Biochemical Sciences (ISSN 2226-9614). https://www.iscientific.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/42-IJCBS-23-24-4-43-done.pdf
2023 article
Visible light photoredox catalysis for the synthesis of new chromophores as co-sensitizers with benchmark N719 for highly efficient DSSCs
Abdellah, I. M., Zaky, O. S., & Eletmany, M. R. (2023, October 27). Optical Materials, Vol. 145.
2022 journal article
Advances and Applications of Insect Genetics and Genomics
Chelonian Research Foundation, 17(1), 80–87.
2022 report
Bounds on the closeness centrality of a graph
In arXiv (Cornell University) (ArXiv Preprint No. 2204. 11283).
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.
2021 journal article
DFT, TD-DFT and Biological Activity Studies of Some Maleanilic Acid Derivatives Ligands and Their Organometallic Complexes
INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY- SECTION A, 60(12).
2021 journal article
DFT, TD-DFT and biological activity studies of some maleanilic acid derivatives ligands and their organometallic complexes
Indian Journal of Chemistry - Section A, 60(12), 1564–1573.
2020 journal article
Aqueous & Microwave Synthesis & Spectral Behaviour of Some Selected Photosensitizer Zero-Methine & Self-Assembly Mero Cyanine Dyes
Global Scientific Journals. https://www.globalscientificjournal.com/researchpaper/Aqueous_Microwave_Synthesis_Spectral_Behaviour_of_Some_Selected_Photosensitizer_Zero_Methine_Self_Assembly_Mero_Cyanine_Dyes.pdf
2020 journal article
Aqueous & microwave synthesis & spectral behaviour of some selected photosensitizer zero-methine & self-assembly mero cyanine dyes
Aqueous & microwave synthesis & spectral behaviour of some selected photosensitizer zero-methine & self-assembly mero cyanine dyes. GSJ Journal, 8(8).
2020 journal article
Efficiency enhancement of ruthenium-based DSSCs employing A–π–D–π–A organic Co-sensitizers
RSC Advances, 10(47), 27940–27953.
Contributors: * & A. El-Shafei n
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.
2020 journal article
Novel dopant-free hole-transporting materials for efficient perovskite solar cells
Solar Energy, 206, 279–286.
Contributors: * , T. Chowdhury *, J. Lee, A. Islam * & A. El-Shafei n
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.
Contributors: K. Keremane *, * , P. Naik *, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari *
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.
Contributors: * & A. El-Shafei n
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.
Contributors: * & A. El-Shafei n
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.
Contributors: * & A. El-Shafei n
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.
Contributors: M. Abdel-Shakour*, W. El-Said *, n , R. Su n & A. El-Shafei n
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.
Contributors: n , A. Koraiem * & A. El-Shafei n
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.
Contributors: R. Kesavan *, n , S. Singh *, A. El-Shafei n & A. Adhikari *
2018 journal article
An Efficient Aniline‐Based Co‐Sensitizer for High Performance N3‐Sensitized Solar Cells
ChemistrySelect, 3(43), 12297–12302.
Contributors: P. Naik *, n , M. Abdel-Shakour n, M. Acharaya*, N. Pilicode*, A. El-Shafei n , A. Adhikari *
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.
Contributors: P. Naik *, n , M. Abdel-Shakour n, R. Su n , K. Keremane *, A. El-Shafei n , A. Adhikari *
2018 journal article
Microwave Assisted Synthesis and Solvato (Media)-Chromic Behaviour of Some New Series Photosensitizing Dyes
Journal of Applicable Chemistry. http://www.joac.info/ContentPaper/2018/1-4-2.pdf
2018 journal article
Novel Cyanine Dyes Based on N-Bridgehead Heterobicyclic: Synthesis, Solvatochromism and Physicochemical Studies
Organic Chemistry: An Indian Journal. https://www.tsijournals.com/articles/novel-cyanine-dyes-based-on-nbridgehead-heterobicyclic-synthesis-solvatochromism-and-physicochemical-studies-13750.html
2018 journal article
Novel Zero/ monomethine cyanine dyes based on N-Bridgeheadpyrazolo[4', 3’:3,4]pyrido[1,2-c]pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidine: Synthesis and photo-physical properties
International Journal of Advanced Research Science, Engineering and Technology, 5(6), 6009–6017.
2018 journal article
Novel Zero/monomethine cyanine dyes based on N-Bridgeheadpyrazolo [4', 3’: 3, 4] pyrido [1, 2-c] pyrido [1, 2-a] pyrimidine: Synthesis and photophysical properties
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 3’:3,4(6), 1,2–1,2–. http://www.ijarset.com/upload/2018/june/2-IJARSET-islam.pdf
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.
Contributors: n , A. Koraiem * & A. El-Shafei n
2018 journal article
Synthesis and Photophysical Characterization of Highly Stable Cyanine Dyes Based on Pyrazolo[5,4-b]pyrido[2,1-c]pyrimidine and Pyrazolo [5,4-b]pyrido[2,1-d][1,3,4] triazepine
Journal of Applicable Chemistry. http://www.joac.info/ContentPaper/2018/10-7-4-36.pdf
2018 journal article
Synthesis and Photophysical Properties of Novel Highly Stable Zero/Bis-Zero Methine Cyanine Dyes Based on N-Bridgehead Heterocycles
International Journal of Organic Chemistry, 08(03), 282–297.
2018 journal article
Synthesis and physicochemical properties of novel zero methine cyanine dyes based on N-bridgehead indolizine (benzoindolizine) heterocycles
International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, 5(5). http://www.ijarset.com/upload/2018/may/5-IJARSET-Islam.pdf
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.
Contributors: A. Koraiem *, n , A. El-Shafei n , F. Abdel-Latif & R. Abd El-Aal
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.
Contributors: A. Koraiem *, A. El-Shafei n , n , F. Abdel-Latif* & R. Abd El-Aal *
2016 conference paper
Solar cells: Energy applications of nanotechnology
7th Annual Conference ‘Energy Storage: Fundamental to Applied. Presented at the 7th Annual Conference ‘Energy Storage: Fundamental to Applied, UNC, USA.
Event: 7th Annual Conference ‘Energy Storage: Fundamental to Applied at UNC, USA
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