Tahira Pirzada
sol gel, electrospinning, aerogels, green chemistry, sustainability, crop protection, food security
Works (29)
Updated: April 4th, 2024 14:00
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.
MeSH headings : Musa; Dioscorea; Africa; Plant Leaves
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(Web of Science; OpenAlex)
13. Climate Action
(Web of Science)
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.
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.
author keywords: Hybrid aerogel; Titania; Antibacterial; VOC decomposition; Thermal insulation; Oil-water separation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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.
MeSH headings : Humans; Benin; Biomass; Farmers; Plant Tubers; Seeds; Agriculture / methods; Crop Protection
www.nature.com (publisher PDF)
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.
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.
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.
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)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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.
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger
(OpenAlex)
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.
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.
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.
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)
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
(Web of Science)
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.
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
Cellulose Silica Hybrid Nanofiber Aerogels: From Sol–Gel Electrospun Nanofibers to Multifunctional Aerogels
Advanced Functional Materials.
author keywords: 3D nanofibers; flame retardant; nanofiber aerogels; oil-water separation; polymer-silica hybrid; resilient and flexible
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
Source: ORCID
Added: December 10, 2019
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.
Contributors: 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)
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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.
Contributors: 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
Electrospun Polymer Nanofibers as Seed Coatings for Crop Protection
ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, 7(24), 19848–19856.
Contributors: B. Farias n, 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)
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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.
Contributors: 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)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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/
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/
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.
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.
Contributors: * , 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
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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.
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/
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
Source: ORCID
Added: June 4, 2019
2012 journal article
Hybrid Silica–PVA Nanofibers via Sol–Gel Electrospinning
Langmuir, 28(13), 5834–5844.
Contributors: * , 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
3. Good Health and Well-being
(Web of Science)
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.
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.
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
2007 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.
Contributors: M. Saleem *, * & 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.
Contributors: M. Saleem *, * & 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: March 2nd, 2021 12:33
2020 - present
North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Research Associate
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
2016 - 2020
North Carolina 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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