@article{wang_pirzada_xie_barbieri_hossain_opperman_pal_wei_parsons_khan_2022, title={Creating hierarchically porous banana paper-metal organic framework (MOF) composites with multifunctionality}, volume={28}, ISSN={["2352-9407"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmt.2022.101517}, DOI={10.1016/j.apmt.2022.101517}, abstractNote={We report a robust approach to integrate metal-organic frameworks (MOF) via vapor phase synthesis on a cost-effective and mechanically durable fibrous banana paper (BP) substrate developed from lignocellulosic biomass. The unique hollow fibrous structure of BP combined with the methodology used produces MOF-fiber composites with uniform MOF distribution and enhanced functionalities, with minimal use of organic solvents. The BP-MOF composites demonstrate a high surface area of 552 m2/g and uniform surface growth of MOF on them. Mechanical strength and bending flexibility of the substrate is well retained after the MOF growth, while the hollow tubular nature and hierarchical porosity of the BP facilitate gas diffusion. The BP-MOF composites demonstrate strong antibacterial activity with 99.2% of E.coli destroyed within the first hour of incubation. Preliminary studies with smartphone-based volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor show enhanced 1-octen-3-ol vapor absorption on BP-MOF, indicating its potential for VOC capture and sensing. We believe that the sustainable nature and flexibility of the lignocellulosic BP substrate taken together with uniform growth of MOF on the hierarchically porous BP impart impressive attributes to these composites, which can be explored in diverse applications.}, journal={APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY}, publisher={Elsevier BV}, author={Wang, Siyao and Pirzada, Tahira and Xie, Wenyi and Barbieri, Eduardo and Hossain, Oindrila and Opperman, Charles H. and Pal, Lokendra and Wei, Qingshan and Parsons, Gregory N. and Khan, Saad A.}, year={2022}, month={Aug} }
 @article{rahmanian_pirzada_wang_khan_2021, title={Cellulose-Based Hybrid Aerogels: Strategies toward Design and Functionality}, volume={33}, ISSN={["1521-4095"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202102892}, DOI={10.1002/adma.202102892}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={51}, journal={ADVANCED MATERIALS}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Rahmanian, Vahid and Pirzada, Tahira and Wang, Siyao and Khan, Saad A.}, year={2021}, month={Oct} }
 @article{nye_wang_uhlenbrock_smythe_parsons_2021, title={In situ analysis of growth rate evolution during molecular layer deposition of ultra-thin polyurea films using aliphatic and aromatic precursors}, volume={51}, ISSN={["1477-9234"]}, url={https://doi.org/10.1039/D1DT03689K}, DOI={10.1039/d1dt03689k}, abstractNote={MLD growth evolution depends on the deposition surface and monomer structure of the deposited film.}, number={5}, journal={DALTON TRANSACTIONS}, publisher={Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)}, author={Nye, Rachel A. and Wang, Siyao and Uhlenbrock, Stefan and Smythe, John A., III and Parsons, Gregory N.}, year={2021}, month={Dec} }
 @article{smith_fabiani_wang_ramesh_khan_santiso_silva_gorman_menegatti_2020, title={Exploring the physicochemical and morphological properties of peptide‐hybridized dendrimers (
            DendriPeps
            ) and their aggregates}, volume={58}, ISSN={2642-4150 2642-4169}, url={http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/pol.20200277}, DOI={10.1002/pol.20200277}, abstractNote={Abstract}, number={16}, journal={Journal of Polymer Science}, publisher={Wiley}, author={Smith, Ryan J. and Fabiani, Thomas and Wang, Siyao and Ramesh, Srivatsan and Khan, Saad and Santiso, Erik and Silva, Fernando Luis Barroso and Gorman, Christopher and Menegatti, Stefano}, year={2020}, month={Jul}, pages={2234–2247} }