Dr Fozia Iram
Assistant Professor (TTS)
Department of Chemistry
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Professional Experience
- Assistant Prof. (TTS) since June 05, 2017 to present, Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Assistant Prof. (Ad hoc) since November 01, 2016 to June 04, 2017 Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
- Lecturer (Physical Chemistry) since Feb 2010 to October 31, 2016, Department of Chemistry, Lahore College for Women University, Lahore, Pakistan.
Awards & Honors
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Selected for IRSIP scholarship by HEC at University of Birmingham, UK, (2014)
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Selected for Advanced Faculty Development Program: Ensuring Training Effectiveness (ETE) at Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, March 24-April 11, 2014
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Selected for 18th Master Trainers- Faculty Professional Training Program” held at HEC,Islamabad, Pakistan. April 02-June 01, 2012
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Won Gujranwala District Merit Scholarship for B.Sc. 2004.
Research Experience
- M.Sc Thesis: Synthesis and characterization of photodegradable Polystyrene
- M.Phil Thesis: Microencapsulation of Cu (II) acetylsalicylate in Ispaghula seed husk gel
- PhD Thesis: Green synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles by use of natural polysaccharides
Skills
Teaching Skills: Strong theoretical knowledge in Physical Chemistry courses;
- Polymer Chemistry, Photochemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Radiation Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Chemical Thermodynamics, Symmetry and Group Theory, Solutions, Solid state Chemistry, Surface Chemistry, Electrochemistry.
Research Skills:
- Expert in fabrication and characterization of metals and metal-oxide nanoparticles.
- Experience in microencapsulation and development of controlled release drug delivery systems
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Familiar with FTIR & UV-Vis, XRD, SEM, TEM, AFM, XPS, DLS, MALDI-ToF, Zeta potential and Particle size analyser techniques.
Workshops & Conferences Attended
- 9thInternational & 21th National Chemistry Conference, Department of Chemistry, University of Karachi. 2011 (poster presentation).
- Production of Radioisotopes and their Biomedical Applications: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (Isotope Production Division, PINSTECH), Islamabad, Pakistan, July17-18, 2012 (poster presentation).
- First National Workshop on Computational Tools: National Centre for Physics (NCP) Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan. April 08-12, 2013.
- Three Days workshop on computational chemistry: Department of Chemistry, Forman Christian College, Lahore Pakistan. Jan. 7-9, 2014.
- IEEE, Ebrary & Science Direct: Lahore College for Women University, April 22-23, 2014.
- National Training Workshop on Nanomaterials and One Day Symposium on Nanotechnology in Pakistan; Recent Trends & Developments, NIBGE, Faisalabad, December 14-16, 2015 (poster presentation).
- 42nd International Nathiagali Summer College 2017, 1st Scientific Activity, i.e “Applications of Synchrotron Light Sources” from 17 – 22 July, 2017.
- International Chemistry Conference for the Promotion of University Industry Linkage, GCU Lahore, 24-26 January, 2018. (poster presentation)
- 2ndInternational Conference on Materials Science and Nanotechnology, GCU Faisalabad, 19-20 Feb, 2018 (MSNANO-18) (poster presentation)
- International seminar on Physics LCWU, Lahore, April 17-19, 2018 (poster presentation)
- 3ndInternational Conference on Materials Science and Nanotechnology, GCU Faisalabad, 18-20 Feb, 2019 (MSNANO-19) (oral presentation)
- 2nd International Conference on Recent Advances in Chemical Sciences, March 20-22, 2019. GCU Lahore (oral presentation)
Workshops Organized
As resource person:
- Curriculum development assessment and evaluation” Lahore College for women University, Jan.8-18, 2013
- Academic Planning and Management” Lahore College for Women University, Jan. 29-31, 2013
As organizer:
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HEC Plagiarism Policy”, Lahore College for Women University, March 18, 2013.
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Research Methodology” Lahore College for Women University, March. 25-27, 2013
Thesis Supervised
BS 40 MS 25 M.Sc. 06
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Year
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Student name
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Thesis title
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BS
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1
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2011
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Farhat Maqbool
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Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles by Mimmosa pudica plant extracts.
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2
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2011
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Saima Bashir
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Synthesis and characterization of gold nanoparticles by ispaghula seed husk extracts.
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3
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2012
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Mehwish Ishaq
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Synthesis of red pigment and its application on leather.
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4
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2012
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Salma Faheem
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Synthesis of azo-pigments and its application on leather.
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5
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2012
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Mehreen Khan
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Synthesis of acid-dyes and its application on leather.
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6
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2013
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Nabila Ahmad
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Preparation and characterization of silver nanoparticles by Argeria speciosa sweet plant extract.
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7
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2014
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Fatima Ashraf
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Surface plasmon resonanave study of silver nanoparticles linked to polymeric network
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8
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2014
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Maida Riaz
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Surface plasmon resonance study of gold nanoparticles linked to natural carbohydrates.
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9
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2015
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Mahak Jalil
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Kinetic modelling on drug release from natural hydrogel matrix.
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10
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2015
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Farah Fatima
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Surface plasmon resonance of gold nanostructures as complimentary tool for size measurement.
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11
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2015
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Shafa Shahid
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A study of synthesis and optical properties of silver nanoparticles stabilized by natural polysaccharides.
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12
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2015
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Ayesha
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Kinetic modelling of controlled drug delivery system.
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13
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2015
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Shafa Shahid
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A study of synthesis and optical properties of silver nanoparticles stabilized by natural polysaccharides.
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14
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2016
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Wajiha Tahir
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Green Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles by using Natural Stabilizing Agent
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15
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2016
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Maryam Akbar
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Surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy study of copper nanoparticles dispersed in natural hydrogel
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16
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2016
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Mahreen sharif
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Kinetic modelling on microencapsulated ascorbic acid as controlled drug delivery system
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17
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2016
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Aleeza Javaid
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Kinetic modelling of microencapsulated folic acid as controlled drug delivery system.
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18
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2017
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Tayyaba Irshad
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Kinetic modelling on microencapsulated aceclofenac as controlled drug delivery system.
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19
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2017
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Somia Afzal
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Preparation of polysaccharide based hydrogels.
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20
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2017
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Samia Islam
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Synthesis of gold nanoparticles using seed extract of salvia hispanica for catalytic applications.
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21
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2017
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Lubna Khan
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Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by natural polysaccharide isolated from Salvia hispanica
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22
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2017
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Maryam Asif
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Green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles by natural polysacchardrides isolated from salvia hispanica
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23
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2018
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Javeria Hattar
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Fabrication of carboxy-methyl cellulose electrospun nanofibers functionalized with silver nanoparticles
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24
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2018
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Saiqa Gulzar
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Preparation of sidium alginate-arabinoxylan electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery applications
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25
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2018
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Fizza Zulfiqar
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Preparation of carboxymethyl-cellulose/arabinoxylan electrospun nanofibers for drug delivery applocations
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26
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2018
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Tayyaba
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Fabrication of carboxymethyl-cellulose electrospun nanofibers functionalized with silver nanoparticals.
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27
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2019
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Farwa Kazmi
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Preparation of polysaccharide based biodegradable nanoparticles for drug delivery applications.
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28
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2019
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Tooba Waheed
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Preparation of water dispersible nanoparticles of arabinoxylan from Plantago ovata
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29
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2019
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Nalain Fatima
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Preparation and characterization of polysaccharide based polymer blends
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30
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2019
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Fatima Maryam
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Preparation of polysaccharide based composite films reinforced by Protein nanoparticles
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31
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2020
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Ayesha Saddiqa
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A study of green synthesis of ruthenium nanoparticles and their photocatalytic applications.
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32
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2020
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Baseerat Sahar
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Polysaccharide mediated synthesis of cadmium oxide nanoparticles and their photocatalytic activity.
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33
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2020
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Sheeba Khan
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Polysaccharide mediated synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles and their photocatalytic activity.
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34
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2021
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Uswa Amin
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Green synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles with potential catalytic properties.
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35
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2021
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Nimra Asghar
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Glucoxylan mediated synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles.
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36
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2021
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Timsaal Zahra
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Green synthesis of Ruthenium oxide nanoparticles using some hemicelluloses with potential catalytic properties.
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37
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2022
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Noor-E-Fatima
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Preparation and characterization of alginate nanoparticles by ionotropic gelation method.
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38
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2022
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Saher Attique
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Preparation and characterization of gum arabic nanoparticles by ionotropic gelation method.
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39
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2022
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Asma Ahmad
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Preparation and characterization of xanthan gum nanoparticles for drug delivery applications
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40
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2022
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Areeba
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Preparation and characterization of chitosan nanoparticles by green methodf
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M.Sc.
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1
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2016
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Anam Cheema
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Synthesis of silver nanoparticles by natural polysaccharides isolated from Lallemantia royleana
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2
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2016
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Maryam Rafi
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Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ocmimum basilcum seeds extract for antibacterial applications
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3
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2015
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Ishrat F
atima
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Surface plasmon resonance and antimicrobial studt of biologically synthesized gold nanoparticles
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4
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2015
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Sadaf Rafiq
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Kinetic study of controlled drug release by using natural hydrogel matrix
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5
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2019
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Amna Khalid
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Preparation of polysaccharide/poly(vinyl alcohol) blends for control release applications.
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6
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2021
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Zainab Asghar
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Arabinoxylan mediated synthesis of zirconium oxide nanoparticles by natural polysaccharides isolated from Plantago ovata
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MS
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1
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2012
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Rabia Ilyas
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Synthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles by Mimmosa pudica plant extracts
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2
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2013
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Faria Zia
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Synthesis and Characterization of silver nanoparticles from Ocimum basilicum and their antimicrobial study.
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3
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2015
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Aqsa
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Development of functionalized gold nanostructures as facile tumor imaging agents.
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4
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2016
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Huma Kausar
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Synthesis of Cu/Cuo nanoparticles by using some novel green reducing agents.
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5
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2016
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Fatima Ashraf
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Development of controlled drug delivery systems based on natural hydrogel
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6
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2017
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Samina Rashid
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Green synthesis of gold nanoparticles as facile drug delivery systems
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7
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2017
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Sadia Noor
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Synthesis, characterization and biological evaluation of iron-oxide nanoparticles.
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8
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2019
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Samia Islam
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Synthesis of cobalt-oxide nanoparticles from metal-organic precursors for catalytic applications
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9
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2019
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Lubna Khan
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Preparation of albumin-polysaccharide hybrid nanofibres for drug delivery applications
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10
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2020
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Urooj Khalid
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Preparation of hemicellulose-based hydrogels for sustained drug release
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11
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2020
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Javaria Yar Hattar
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Fabrication and characterization of polysaccharide based nano particles
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12
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2020
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Habiba Annum
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Preparation and characterization of pH responsive polysaccharide based nanogel
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13
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2021
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Farwa Kazmi
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Synthesis and physiochemical evaluation of periodate crosslinked hydrogel films
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14
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2021
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Tooba Waheed
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Synthesis and characterization of citric-acid crosslinked hemicellulose based hydrogel
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15
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2021
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Nalain Fatima
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Preparation of arabinoxylan derived polymeric blends as pharmaceutical excipients
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16
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2021
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Fatima Maryam
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A study of arabinoxylan mediated synthesis of ruthenium based nanoparticles
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17
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2021
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Nazish Jabeen
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Preparation and physiochemical characterization of arabinoxylan/chitosan polymeric blends
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18
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2022
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Aisha Ashraf
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Preparation and characterization of xanthan gum nanoparticles by ionotropic gelation method
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19
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2022
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Baseerat Sahar
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Preparation and characterization of chitosan-gum Arabic nanoparticles by ionotropic gelation method
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20
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2022
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Sheeba
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Preparation and characterization of alginate-gum Arabic nanoparticles by ionotropic gelation method
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21
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2022
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Aqsa Nazar
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Synthesis of chitosan capped zinc oxide nanoparticles for controlled delivery of anti-tuberculosis drug
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22
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2022
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Sadaf Tariq
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Synthesis and photophysical applications of iron complexes with 1,2,4,5-benzenetetracarboxylic acid
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23
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2022
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Urooj Rani
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Green synthesis of copper oxide nano particles for photo catalytic degradation of organic dyes
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24
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2022
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Faiqa
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Study of electrochemical behaviour of RuO2 nanoparticles synthesized using arabinoxylan from Plantago ovata seed
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25
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2022
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Syeda Sana Firdos
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Chemically Modified Agro-based biomass for green mediated biosorption of heavy metals from aqueous solution
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Publications
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1. |
Hamid, A., Ahmad, S. R., Iqbal, M. S., Naz, I., Qureshi, M. Z., & Iram, F. (2023). Electrochemical synthesis of copper-arabinoxylan nanocomposite for applications as antimicrobial agent and CO2 conversion catalyst. Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 16(1), 104442. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2022.104442 |
| 2. | Massey, S., Iqbal, F., Rehman, A. U., Iqbal, M. S., & Iram, F. (2022). Preparation, characterization and biological evaluation of silver nanoparticles and drug loaded composites for wound dressings formed from Lallemantia royleana seeds’ mucilage. Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, 33(4), 481-498.https://doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2021.1992590 |
| 3. | 11. Iram, F., Yasmeen, A., Massey, S., Iqbal, M. S., Asim, S., Irshad, M., ... & Kazimi, S. G. (2021). Synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles by use of arabinoglucan from Lallemantia royleana. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 191, 1137-1150.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2021.09.096 |
| 4. | 10. Irshad, M., Ali, Q., Athar Abbasi, M., Iram, F., Saadia, M., & Hamza Ishfaq, M. (2020). Synthesis, spectral characterization and antimicrobial studies of novel series of allylidene based multifaceted chalcones analogues. Pharm Sci, Pak J, 33(3), 987–995.https://doi.org/10.36721/PJPS.2020.33.3.REG.987-995.1 |
| 5. | 9. Iram, F., Iqbal, M. S., Khan, I. U., Rasheed, R., Khalid, A., Khalid, M., … Shakoori, A. R. (2020). Synthesis and biodistribution study of biocompatible 198Au Nanoparticles by use of arabinoxylan as reducing and stabilizing agent. Biological Trace Element Research, 193(1), 282–293. DOI: 10.1007/s12011-019-01700-y |
| 6. | 8.Irshad, M., Ali, Q., Iram, F., Ahmad, S. A., Saleem, M., Saadia, M., … Tabassum, S. (2019). Erratum to: Aurones and analogues: promising heterocyclic scaffolds for development of antioxidant and antimicrobial agents. Russian Journal of General Chemistry. https://doi.org/10.1134/s1070363219080310 |
| 7. | 7. Irshad, M., Athar Abbasi, M., Ur-Rehman, A., Ali, Q., Aslam, M., Iram, F., … Babar Jamal, S. (2019). Design, synthesis, biological evaluation and molecular docking studies of some new sulfonamides possessing 1,4-benzodioxane nucleus. Acta Chimica Slovenica. https://doi.org/10.17344/acsi.2018.4714 |
| 8. | 6. Kazimi, S. G. T., Iqbal, M. S., Mulligan, C. C., Frank Shaw, C., Iram, F., Stelmack, A. R., & Campbell, I. S. (2019). Ligand exchange/scrambling study of gold(I)-phosphine complexes in the solid phase by DESI-MS analysis. Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13361-019-02319-y |
| 9. | Asim, S., Javed, M. S., Hussain, S., Rana, M., Iram, F., Lv, D., … Gull, N. (2019). RuO2 nanorods decorated CNTs grown carbon cloth as a free standing electrode for supercapacitor and lithium ion batteries. Electrochimica Acta, 326, 135009 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.electacta.2019.135009 |
| 10. | 4. Iram, F., Massey, S., Iqbal, M. S., & Ward, D. G. (2018). Structural investigation of hemicelluloses from Plantago ovata, Mimosa pudica and Lallemantia royleana by MALDI-ToF mass spectrometry. Journal of Carbohydrate Chemistry, 37(5), 285–301. DOI: 10.1080/07328303.2018.1487973 |
| 11. | 3. Iram, F., Iqbal, M. S., Khan, A. H., Ahmad, R., & Sher, M. (2018). In situ synthesis , encapsulation in arabinoxylan and release kinetics of microcrystalline copper ( II )-aspirinate. Latin American Journal of Pharmacy, 37(6), 3853. |
| 12. | Iram, F., Iqbal, M. S., Athar, M. M., Saeed, M. Z., Yasmeen, A., & Ahmad, R. (2014). Glucoxylan-mediated green synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles and their phyto-toxicity study. Carbohydrate Polymers, 104(1), 29–33. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.01.002 |
| 13. | 1.Amin, M., Iram, F., Iqbal, M. S., Saeed, M. Z., Raza, M., & Alam, S. (2013). Arabinoxylan-mediated synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles having exceptional high stability. Carbohydrate Polymers, 92(2), 1896–1900. DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2012.11.056 |