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)

Updated: March 9th, 2026 05:21

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.

By: Y. Elouadi*, T. Harit*, F. Malek*, H. Bendaif*, H. Elmsellem*, Y. Ouzidan*, A. Almehizia*, A. Naglah* ...

author keywords: Corrosion; Mild steel; Pyrazole; Weight loss; Electrochemical studies; Theoretical study
topics (OpenAlex): Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition; Concrete Corrosion and Durability; Hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion behaviors in metals
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 21, 2025

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.

By: H. Al-Hujaj, A. Majed, Q. Abdalzahra, D. Abid, N. Faisal, H. Nameh, N. Naser, M. Zaki ...

topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 16, 2025

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.

By: Q. Abdalzahra, A. Majed, Z. Al-Khazragie, D. Abid, H. Nameh, S. Abbas, A. Obid, A. Al-Khafagi ...

author keywords: Thiazolidine derivatives; PC3; DFT; Molecular docking; ADME/POM analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Computational Drug Discovery Methods; Click Chemistry and Applications
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 25, 2025

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.

By: I. Abdellah n

topics (OpenAlex): Analytical Chemistry and Sensors; Electrochemical sensors and biosensors; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 31, 2025

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.

By: K. Keremane, M. Eletmany, I. Abdellah*, P. Naik & A. Adhikari

author keywords: Carbazole; Double D-A; DFT; Energy level diagram; Electrooptical properties; Sensitizers
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Analytical Chemistry and Sensors; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Added: March 1, 2025

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.

By: K. Keremane*, I. Abdellah*, M. Eletmany*, P. Naik, P. Anees* & A. Adhikari*

topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Transition Metal Oxide Nanomaterials
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 8, 2025

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.

By: H. Omran, D. Abid, A. Majed, H. Nameh, A. Al-Mutairi, S. Al-Hussain, M. Zaki, S. Gomha, I. Abdellah*, A. Elhenawy

author keywords: Synthesis; Pyrazole-linked thiazolidine; DFT; Docking; ADME/Toxicity
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Computational Drug Discovery Methods; Click Chemistry and Applications
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 21, 2025

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.

By: H. Al-Hujaj, A. Majed, Q. Abdalzahra, D. Abid, N. Faisal, H. Nameh, N. Naser, M. Zaki ...

author keywords: ADME; DFT; Drug discovery; Molecular docking; Prostate cancer; POM analysis; Thiazolidine derivatives
topics (OpenAlex): Computational Drug Discovery Methods; Synthesis and biological activity; Click Chemistry and Applications
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 7, 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 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.

By: I. Abdellah, M. Eletmany*, M. Barqi & M. Al-Ghorbani

topics (OpenAlex): Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles; Synthesis and biological activity; Microwave-Assisted Synthesis and Applications
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 1, 2024

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.

By: E. Azooz, I. Abdellah*, M. Eletmany, O. Zhukovetska & D. Snigur

topics (OpenAlex): Forensic Fingerprint Detection Methods; Analytical chemistry methods development; Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
Source: ORCID
Added: November 29, 2024

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.

By: I. Abdellah*, H. Al-Ghamdi*, M. Ramadan*, A. elhenawy*, M. Abdelall*, A. Abdelhamid*, F. Latif*

author keywords: Pyrazole derivatives; Biological activity; Molecular modeling; ADME; Molecular docking.
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science
Added: November 29, 2024

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.

By: P. Naik, L. Elias*, K. Keremane*, D. Babu & I. Abdellah n

author keywords: charge transport; donor-acceptors; dye-sensitized solar cells; photovoltaic performances p-type organic sensitizers
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications
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Added: May 7, 2024

2024 content posted

New Carbazole-Based Symmetric Double D-A Type Chromophores for Dssc Application: Impact of Di-Anchoring Nature on Photoelectrochemical Processes

By: K. Keremane, M. Eletmany, I. Abdellah*, P. Naik & A. Adhikari

topics (OpenAlex): Polydiacetylene-based materials and applications; Photochromic and Fluorescence Chemistry; Photonic Crystals and Applications
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

2024 report

Short Review on the Synthesis and Applications of Heterocyclic Quinones

By: I. Abdellah, M. Barqi, O. Zaky, M. Al-Ghorbani & M. Eletmany

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

2024 report

Sustainable Dyeing and Finishing of Cotton Using Some Reactive Dyes

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

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

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).

By: A. Majed*, Q. Abdalzahra, H. Al‐Hujaj*, D. Abid*, A. Alomari*, I. Abdellah n, A. Elhenawy*

author keywords: Synthesis; Thiazolidine; Bioactivity; POM/DFT/TDFT; Docking
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles; Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
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Added: November 29, 2024

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

Contributors: I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Source: ORCID
Added: November 29, 2024

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

Contributors: M. Eletmany & I. Abdellah

Source: ORCID
Added: November 29, 2024

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

Contributors: I. Abdellah, M. Ali & M. Eletmany

Source: ORCID
Added: November 29, 2024

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

Contributors: M. Ali, I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Source: ORCID
Added: November 29, 2024

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.

By: I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Event: Climate Challenges and Solutions at North Carolina State University, James B. Hunt Jr Library

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

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

Contributors: M. Barqi, A. Ashar, Z. Bhutta, M. Javed, I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Source: ORCID
Added: October 31, 2023

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.

By: E. Ismael, I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

topics (OpenAlex):
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Added: December 7, 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 journal article

Mini Review on Nan o Materials Synthesis and Applications in Metal Sulphides

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8, 12.

By: E. Ismael, I. Abdellah, M. Bakheet & M. Eletmany

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

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).

By: E. Ismael, I. Abdellah*, M. Bakheet & M. Eletmany

topics (OpenAlex): Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties; Pigment Synthesis and Properties; Chemical and Physical Properties of Materials
Source: ORCID
Added: February 1, 2024

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.

By: M. Eletmany n, M. Aziz Albalawi*, R. Alharbi*, R. Elamary*, A. Harb*, M. Selim*, A. Sayed Abdelgeliel*, E. Hassan*, I. Abdellah*

Contributors: M. Eletmany n, M. Albalawi*, R. Alharbi*, R. Elamary*, A. Harb*, M. Selim*, A. Abdelgeliel*, E. Hassan*, I. Abdellah*

author keywords: Zeolite; Arylazo nicotinates; Antibacterial activity; Density-functional theory (DFT) studies; Structure-activity
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: April 22, 2023

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.

By: I. Abdellah*, M. Eletmany*, A. Abdelhamid*, H. Alghamdi*, A. Abdalla*, A. Elhenawy*, F. Latif*

Contributors: I. Abdellah*, M. Eletmany*, A. Abdelhamid*, H. Alghamdi*, A. Abdalla*, A. Elhenawy*, F. Latif*

author keywords: One pot synthesis; 3-cyanopyridines; DFT; TD-DFT; Molecular docking; Antimicrobial; Cytotoxicity
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Multicomponent Synthesis of Heterocycles; Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds
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Added: May 25, 2023

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.

By: I. Abdellah* & M. Eletmany

topics (OpenAlex): Ferrocene Chemistry and Applications; Metal complexes synthesis and properties; Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes
Sources: ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 29, 2024

2023 journal article

Short Review on Metallocene Complexes: Synthesis, and Biomedical Applications

International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 8(11), 2118–2133.

By: I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

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.

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

Contributors: M. Eletmany & I. Abdellah

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Source: ORCID
Added: November 19, 2023

2023 journal article

Synthesis, Characterization, Bioactivity Screening and Computational Studies of Diphenyl−malonohydrazides and Pyridines Derivatives

ChemistrySelect, 8(2).

By: M. Barqi*, I. Abdellah*, M. Eletmany*, N. Ali*, A. Elhenawy* & F. Abd El Latif*

Contributors: M. Eletmany*

author keywords: Hydrazide and pyridine; Biological evaluation; Molecular docking; DFT; TD-DFT; Spectroscopic analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Synthesis of heterocyclic compounds
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Added: January 19, 2023

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

Contributors: M. Ali, I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Source: ORCID
Added: October 31, 2023

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.

By: I. Abdellah*, O. Zaky* & M. Eletmany n

author keywords: Photosynthesis; Blue LEDs; Co -sensitization; Photovoltaic properties; DSSCs
topics (OpenAlex): TiO2 Photocatalysis and Solar Cells; Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques; Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties
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Added: October 28, 2023

2022 journal article

Advances and Applications of Insect Genetics and Genomics

Chelonian Research Foundation, 17(1), 80–87.

By: M. Ali, I. Abdellah & M. Eletmany

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

2022 report

Bounds on the closeness centrality of a graph

In arXiv (Cornell University) (ArXiv Preprint No. 2204. 11283).

By: T. Britz, X. Hu, A. Islam & H. Tang

topics (OpenAlex): Graph theory and applications; Graphene research and applications; Interconnection Networks and Systems
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Added: December 7, 2024

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

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).

Islam Abdellah

topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Metal complexes synthesis and properties; Computational Drug Discovery Methods
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Added: February 3, 2022

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.

By: K. Oraby, F. Hassan, M. Zayed, A. Mohamed & I. Abdellah

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

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

Contributors: A. Koraiem, R. Aal & I. Abdellah

Source: ORCID
Added: November 29, 2024

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).

By: A. Koraiem, R. Abel Aal & I. Abdellah

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 20, 2022

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 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.

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 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 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

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 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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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
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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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: March 25, 2019

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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Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: August 5, 2019

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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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: December 17, 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: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 17, 2018

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

Contributors: A. Koraiem, A. El-Shafie, I. Abdellah, F. Abdelatif & R. Abdelaal

Source: ORCID
Added: February 3, 2022

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

Contributors: K. I., A. El-Shafei & I. Abdellah

Source: ORCID
Added: February 3, 2022

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.

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

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: February 20, 2022

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

By: A. Koraiem, A. El-Shafie & I. Abdellah

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

Source: ORCID
Added: February 3, 2022

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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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: February 11, 2019

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

Contributors: A. Koraiem & I. Abdellah

Source: ORCID
Added: February 3, 2022

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.

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

topics (OpenAlex): Synthesis and biological activity; Synthesis and Characterization of Heterocyclic Compounds; Synthesis of Organic Compounds
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 3, 2022

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

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

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

Source: ORCID
Added: February 3, 2022

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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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
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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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science
Added: October 19, 2018

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.

By: I. Abdellah

Event: 7th Annual Conference ‘Energy Storage: Fundamental to Applied at UNC, USA

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: December 7, 2024

Employment

Updated: October 17th, 2025 19:49

2025 - present

Aswan University Aswān, Aswan, EG
Associate Professor Chemistry

2021 - 2025

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Postdoctoral Researcher Textile Engineering, Chemistry and Science (TECS)

2019 - 2025

Aswan University Sahary City, EG
Assistant Professor Chemistry

2008 - 2019

Aswan University Aswān, Aswan, EG
Research Assistant Chemistry

Education

Updated: August 15th, 2024 11:05

2016 - 2019

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Ph.D. Joint Supervision with Aswan University Chemistry Dept.

2010 - 2014

Aswan University Sahary City, EG
M.Sc. Chemistry

Funding History

Funding history based on the linked ORCID record. Updated: April 11th, 2025 10:23

contract April 1, 2024
Colorant removal using innovative, and low-cost adsorbents with potential for minimizing environmental impact, and reducing operational costs
Eastman Chemical Company (United States)
contract January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2024
New Generation of Photostable Dyes
Eastman Chemical Company (United States)
contract January 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Sustainable Dyeing and Finishing of Cotton
Walmart Foundation
contract January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Design and Development of Some Novel Fluorene-based Dopant Free Hole Transport Materials for Low-Cost and High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells
Science and Technology Development Fund
award January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Development of Novel Panachromatic Photosensitizers for efficient Dye Sensitized Solar Cells
Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt
award October 1 - December 1, 2010
Influence of Gamma Radiation up on Organic Photosensitizers
International Atomic Energy Agency

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