Tahira Pirzada

sol gel, electrospinning, aerogels, green chemistry, sustainability, crop protection, food security

Works (31)

Updated: November 23rd, 2024 05:16

2024 article

Designing a MOF-functionalized Nanofibrous Aerogel via Vapor-Phase Synthesis

Ebrahim, M. Z. A., Rahmanian, V., Abdelmigeed, M., Pirzada, T., & Khan, S. A. (2024, May 31). SMALL METHODS, Vol. 5.

By: M. Ebrahim n, V. Rahmanian n, M. Abdelmigeed n, T. Pirzada n & S. Khan n

author keywords: mechanically robust aerogels; metal-organic frameworks; nanofibers; nanorods; vapor-phase synthesis; ZIF-8
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 1, 2024

2024 journal article

Efficacy of banana fibre paper for the management of the root-knot nematode, Meloidogyne incognita, on potato (Solanum tuberosum) in Kenya

Nematology.

By: D. Kamau, W. Waceke, L. Cortada, O. Mwaura, T. Pirzada, T. Sit, E. Davis, D. Guenther ...

Source: ORCID
Added: November 22, 2024

2023 article

Banana-paper seed wrap increases yam crop yield and quality in Africa

Pirzada, T., Khan, S. A., Opperman, C. H., & Affokpon, A. (2023, February 17). NATURE FOOD, Vol. 2.

By: T. Pirzada, S. Khan, C. Opperman & A. Affokpon

MeSH headings : Musa; Dioscorea; Africa; Plant Leaves
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 20, 2023

2023 journal article

Cellulose Acetate-Stabilized Pickering Emulsions: Preparation, Rheology, and Incorporation of Agricultural Active Ingredients

ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, 11(42), 15178–15191.

By: M. Sohail n, T. Pirzada n, R. Guenther n, E. Barbieri n, T. Sit n, S. Menegatti n, N. Crook n, C. Opperman n, S. Khan n

author keywords: nonsporulating microbes; double yielding; Pseudomonas simiae; microstructure; controlledrelease
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 1, 2023

2023 journal article

Mechanically robust, thermally insulating and photo-responsive aerogels designed from sol-gel electrospun PVP-TiO2 nanofibers

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY, 32.

By: V. Rahmanian n, T. Pirzada n, E. Barbieri n, S. Iftikhar n, F. Li n & S. Khan n

author keywords: Hybrid aerogel; Titania; Antibacterial; VOC decomposition; Thermal insulation; Oil-water separation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 7, 2023

2023 journal article

Plant-biomass-based hybrid seed wraps mitigate yield and post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa

Nature Food, 4(2), 148–159.

By: T. Pirzada n, A. Affokpon*, R. Guenther n, R. Mathew n, S. Agate n, A. Blevins n, M. Byrd n, T. Sit n ...

MeSH headings : Humans; Benin; Biomass; Farmers; Plant Tubers; Seeds; Agriculture / methods; Crop Protection
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 17, 2023

2023 article

Vapor phase synthesis of metal-organic frameworks on a nanofibrous aerogel creates enhanced functionality

Rahmanian, V., Ebrahim, M. Z. A., Razavi, S., Abdelmigeed, M., Barbieri, E., Menegatti, S., … Khan, S. A. (2023, November 6). JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, Vol. 11.

By: V. Rahmanian n, M. Ebrahim n, S. Razavi n, M. Abdelmigeed n, E. Barbieri n, S. Menegatti n, G. Parsons n, F. Li n, T. Pirzada n, S. Khan n

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 11, 2023

2022 journal article

Creating hierarchically porous banana paper-metal organic framework (MOF) composites with multifunctionality

APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY, 28.

By: S. Wang n, T. Pirzada n, W. Xie n, E. Barbieri n, O. Hossain n, C. Opperman n, L. Pal n, Q. Wei n, G. Parsons n, S. Khan n

author keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; Banana fiber; Gas sorption; Antibacterial matrix; MOF-fiber composites; VOC sensor
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 22, 2022

2022 journal article

DNA aerogels and DNA-wrapped CNT aerogels for neuromorphic applications

MATERIALS TODAY BIO, 16.

By: M. Hosseini n, V. Rahmanian n, T. Pirzada n, N. Frick n, A. Krissanaprasit n, S. Khan n, T. LaBean n

author keywords: DNA aerogel; DNA -wrapped CNT aerogel; Resistive switching; Neuromorphic application; Self -assembly
TL;DR: The successful construction of pure DNA aerogels and DNA-wrapped carbon nanotube (CNT) composite (DNA-CNT), via a single-step freeze-drying of the respective hydrogels are described. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 27, 2022

2022 article

Recent advances in seed coating technologies: transitioning toward sustainable agriculture

Sohail, M., Pirzada, T., Opperman, C. H., & Khan, S. A. (2022, July 13). GREEN CHEMISTRY, Vol. 7.

By: M. Sohail n, T. Pirzada n, C. Opperman n & S. Khan n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
15. Life on Land (Web of Science)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 23, 2022

2022 article

Wrap-and-plant technology to manage sustainably potato cyst nematodes in East Africa

Ochola, J., Cortada, L., Mwaura, O., Tariku, M., Christensen, S. A., Ng'ang'a, M., … Torto, B. (2022, February 28). NATURE SUSTAINABILITY, Vol. 2.

By: J. Ochola*, L. Cortada*, O. Mwaura*, M. Tariku*, S. Christensen*, M. Ng'ang'a*, A. Hassanali*, T. Pirzada n ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action (Web of Science)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 1, 2022

2021 article

Cellulose-Based Hybrid Aerogels: Strategies toward Design and Functionality

Rahmanian, V., Pirzada, T., Wang, S., & Khan, S. A. (2021, October 4). ADVANCED MATERIALS, Vol. 33.

By: V. Rahmanian n, T. Pirzada n, S. Wang n & S. Khan n

author keywords: cellulose; graphene oxide; hybrid aerogels; metal organic frameworks; nanocellulose; silica; triboelectric nanogenerators
TL;DR: The historical background and scientific achievements, impacts of incorporating organic and inorganic ingredients with cellulose and the corresponding synergistic effects are discussed, and future opportunities that could make these materials achieve even greater impacts through improved scalability, rationally designed synthesis, and multifunctional properties are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 7, 2021

2021 journal article

Creating superhydrophobic, abrasion-resistant and breathable coatings from water-borne polydimethylsiloxane-polyurethane Co-polymer and fumed silica

JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE, 596, 479–492.

By: M. Rutkevicius n, T. Pirzada n, M. Geiger n & S. Khan n

author keywords: Textile coating; Superhydrophobic; Abrasion resistance; Waterborne; Air-permeable; Fluorine-free; Polyurethane; PDMS-PU; Fumed silica
TL;DR: The interactions between the substrate, FS, and PDMS-PU can be manipulated to create a novel, tiered coating that exhibits superhydrophobicity, strong abrasion resistance together with desirable air-permeability, thereby providing a versatile and unique coating platform. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 3, 2021

2021 article

Toward Sustainable Crop Protection: Aqueous Dispersions of Biodegradable Particles with Tunable Release and Rainfastness

Pirzada, T., Sohail, M., Tripathi, A., Farias, B. V., Mathew, R., Li, C., … Khan, S. A. (2021, November 27). ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Vol. 11.

By: T. Pirzada n, M. Sohail n, A. Tripathi n, B. Farias n, R. Mathew n, C. Li n, C. Opperman n, S. Khan n

author keywords: cellulose ester dispersions; controlled release formulations; crop protection; fluopyram; rainfastness; solvent displacement; sustainable agriculture
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 28, 2021

2020 journal article

Recent Advances in Biodegradable Matrices for Active Ingredient Release in Crop Protection: Towards Attaining Sustainability in Agriculture

Current Opinion in Colloid & Interface Science, 48, 121–136.

By: T. Pirzada n, B. Farias n, R. Mathew n, R. Guenther n, M. Byrd n, T. Sit n, L. Pal n, C. Opperman n, S. Khan n

Contributors: T. Pirzada n, B. Farias n, R. Mathew n, R. Guenther n, M. Byrd n, T. Sit n, L. Pal n, C. Opperman n, S. Khan n

author keywords: Biodegradable matrix; Crop protection; Active ingredient release; Agriculture; Formulation; Seed coating; Encapsulation; Electrospinning; Nanofibers
TL;DR: Some of the recent approaches to use biodegradable matrices in crop protection, while exploring their design and efficiency are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: May 29, 2020

2020 journal article

Tailored Lignocellulose-Based Biodegradable Matrices with Effective Cargo Delivery for Crop Protection

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 8(17), 6590–6600.

By: T. Pirzada n, R. Mathew n, R. Guenther n, T. Sit n, C. Opperman n, L. Pal n, S. Khan n

Contributors: T. Pirzada n, R. Mathew n, R. Guenther n, T. Sit n, C. Opperman n, L. Pal n, S. Khan n

author keywords: Banana paper; Sustainable agriculture; Pulp refining Abamectin; Wrap and plant
TL;DR: An innovative and cost-effective approach to fabricate lignocellulose-based biodegradable porous matrices capable of slow and sustained release of the loaded molecules for effective crop protection. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 1, 2020

2019 journal article

Cellulose Silica Hybrid Nanofiber Aerogels: From Sol–Gel Electrospun Nanofibers to Multifunctional Aerogels

Advanced Functional Materials.

By: T. Pirzada n, Z. Ashrafi n, W. Xie n & S. Khan n

author keywords: 3D nanofibers; flame retardant; nanofiber aerogels; oil-water separation; polymer-silica hybrid; resilient and flexible
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: ORCID
Added: December 10, 2019

2019 journal article

Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers as Seed Coatings for Crop Protection

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 7(24), 19848–19856.

By: B. Farias n, T. Pirzada n, R. Mathew n, T. Sit n, C. Opperman n & S. Khan n

Contributors: B. Farias n, T. Pirzada n, R. Mathew n, T. Sit n, C. Opperman n & S. Khan n

author keywords: electrospinning; seed coating; cellulose; fluopyram; abamectin; controlled release
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: November 26, 2019

2019 journal article

Fabrication of Guar-Only Electrospun Nanofibers by Exploiting a High- and Low-Molecular Weight Blend

ACS Omega, 4(6), 10767–10774.

By: T. Pirzada n, B. Farias n, H. Chu n & S. Khan n

Contributors: T. Pirzada n, B. Farias n, H. Chu n & S. Khan n

TL;DR: It is discovered that while neither native high MW guar nor hydrolyzed low MW Guar is electrospinnable on its own, their combination leads to synergism in producing defect-free nanofibers. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: ORCID
Added: June 21, 2019

2017 journal article

Biodegradable matrix for sustained release of pesticides for crop protection

Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. https://publons.com/publon/11419296/

Contributors: T. Pirzada

Source: ORCID
Added: May 10, 2020

2017 journal article

PVA silica composite nanofibers via sol gel electrospinning

Abstracts of Papers of the American Chemical Society. https://publons.com/publon/11419297/

Contributors: T. Pirzada

Source: ORCID
Added: May 10, 2020

2015 journal article

Florescent silica PVA hybrids via sol–gel processing

Colloid and Polymer Science, 293(11), 3361–3368.

By: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah*

Contributors: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah*

author keywords: Florescent silica; PVA silica hybrids; R6G-doped silica; Fluorophores; Florescent organic-inorganic hybrids
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2014 journal article

Hybrid Carbon Silica Nanofibers through Sol–Gel Electrospinning

Langmuir, 30(51), 15504–15513.

By: T. Pirzada*, S. Arvidson n, C. Saquing n, S. Shah* & S. Khan n

Contributors: T. Pirzada*, S. Arvidson n, C. Saquing n, S. Shah* & S. Khan n

TL;DR: The graphitic character of the carbon-silica fibers is confirmed through Raman studies, and the role of silica in the disorder of thecarbon structure is discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: June 4, 2019

2014 journal article

Water-Resistant Poly(vinyl alcohol)-Silica Hybrids through Sol-Gel Processing

Chemical Engineering and Technology, 37(4), 620–626.

By: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah*

Contributors: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah*

author keywords: Poly(vinyl alcohol)-silica hybrids; Sol-gel processing; Water-resistant poly(vinyl alcohol); Xerogels
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2012 journal article

A Green Chemistry Approach to Synthesize CTAB Templated Silica Xerogels from Sodium Silicate

Journal of Chemical Society of Pakistan. https://publons.com/publon/11419303/

Contributors: T. Pirzada

Source: ORCID
Added: May 10, 2020

2012 journal article

A green chemistry approach to synthesize CTAB templated silica xerogels from sodium silicate

Journal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan, 34(1), 177–183. http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84856982578&partnerID=MN8TOARS

By: T. Pirzada, R. Demirdoogen & S. Shah

Contributors: T. Pirzada, R. Demirdoogen & S. Shah

Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2012 journal article

Hybrid Silica–PVA Nanofibers via Sol–Gel Electrospinning

Langmuir, 28(13), 5834–5844.

By: T. Pirzada*, S. Arvidson n, C. Saquing n, S. Shah* & S. Khan n

Contributors: T. Pirzada*, S. Arvidson n, C. Saquing n, S. Shah* & S. Khan n

TL;DR: The ability to form cross-linked nanofibers of PVA using thermally stable and relatively inert silica could broaden the scope of use of these materials in various technologies. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: ORCID, Crossref
Added: June 4, 2019

2012 journal article

Surfactant templated silica xerogels as adsorbents for Rhodamine 6G

Journal of the Chinese Chemical Society, 59(7), 891–898.

By: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah*

Contributors: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah*

author keywords: Surfactant templated silica; Adsorption; Rhodamine 6G; CTAB; TX100
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2011 journal article

Potential of P VA templated silica xerogels as adsorbents for Rhodamine 6G

Journal of the Korean Chemical Society, 55(6), 1024–1029.

By: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah

Contributors: T. Pirzada* & S. Shah

author keywords: PVA-silica hybrids; Sol-gel processing; Rhodamine 6 G; Adsorption; Sonohydrolysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2006 journal article

Sorption of acid violet 17 and direct red 80 dyes on cotton fiber from aqueous solutions

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 292(2-3), 246–250.

By: M. Saleem*, T. Pirzada* & R. Qadeer*

Contributors: M. Saleem*, T. Pirzada* & R. Qadeer*

author keywords: cotton fiber; acid violet 17; direct red 80; sorption; aqueous solutions
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

2005 journal article

Sorption of some azo-dyes on wool fiber from aqueous solutions

Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 260(1-3), 183–188.

By: M. Saleem*, T. Pirzada* & R. Qadeer*

Contributors: M. Saleem*, T. Pirzada* & R. Qadeer*

author keywords: wool fiber; azo-dyes (acid violet 17; acid blue 90; acid red 1; direct red 80); sorption; aqueous solutions
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019

Employment

Updated: May 28th, 2024 10:04

2023 - present

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Research Scholar Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

2020 - 2023

North Carolina State University Raleigh, US
Research Associate Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

2016 - 2020

NC State University Raleigh, NC, US
Postdoctoral Research Scholar Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Education

Updated: June 3rd, 2019 10:41

2007 - 2012

Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Federal, PK
PhD Chemistry

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