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Polymers, biopolymers and functional materials provide starting points for exploring adsorption, sensing and other application-driven questions. Relevant work can involve formulation, synthesis, characterisation and comparison with an appropriate reference material.
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Senior Researcher in Polymer Materials, Nanocomposites and Sustainable Materials Engineering
Sherif Keshk specialises in polymer materials, nanocomposites and sustainable materials engineering.
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Sahbi Hamrouni holds a PhD in Physics.
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Proton exchange membranes (PEMs) require high proton conductivity, stability, and durability for fuel cell applications. This study reports the synthesis of N-(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonyl) chitosan (CSB) via Schiff base functionalization with 2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid (AMPS) and the…
View detailsThis work examined the effects of four plasticizers, glycerol (GLY), potassium phosphate (PHOS), polyethylene glycol (PEG), and soy lecithin (SL), on the structural, surface, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties of polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) films. FTIR spectra demonstrated…
View detailsThis work presents the in-situ synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles in an oxidized polyvinyl alcohol (OPVA) matrix, which greatly enhances the final nanocomposites optical, mechanical, and proton conductive properties. Zinc acetate was used as a…
View detailsA novel solid biopolymer electrolyte (SBPE) hybrid was developed by directly linking oxidized polyvinyl alcohol (OPVA) with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) via ester formation. The CMC used in this study had a degree of substitution (DS) of…
View detailsThe scalable production of high-quality copper oxide (CuO) thin films remains challenging for semiconductor and gas sensor applications. This study presents an optimized aerosol droplet method (AMD) that enhances film uniformity and crystallinity through improved substrate…
View detailsAlternative proton exchange membranes (PEMs) with high proton conductivity must be fabricated at reasonable costs to qualify as commercially used proton-exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs).
View detailsChitosan (CS) is a naturally occurring biopolymer that is readily accessible and widely used in various industrial applications. However, its low proton conductivity, particularly at elevated temperatures, poses challenges for its application as a proton exchange…
View detailsSulfonated poly (ether ether ketone) (SPEEK) has received substantial attention for its potential to improve the electrochemical behavior and thermomechanical capabilities of direct methanol fuel cells. This study examines how the integration by solution casting of…
View detailsOS (olive stones) are a type of lingo-cellulosic biomass that is generated as a by-product in the olive oil industry. In this investigation, the EC (extracted cellulose) from the olive stones was modified with CTAB (cetyl…
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Research into bio-based membranes and catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells and green hydrogen electrolyzers.
View detailsBIO-MICRO-GRADE is a European collaborative research proposal focused on developing a new generation of sustainable, bio-derived materials for solid-state energy storage.
View detailsA submitted proposal to valorize prickly pear biomass into biochar, cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose for U.S. sustainable materials markets.
View detailsA submitted proposal combining chitosan from marine waste with Tunisian agricultural waste extracts for sustainable cosmetics research.
View detailsA submitted research proposal exploring bioactive compounds from olive-mill waste for potential cancer-therapy materials applications.
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