Summary
Dr. Zakir Hussain received his PhD in Organic Chemistry/Materials Science from the TU Braunschweig, Germany (2003) and M. Phil. in Organic Chemistry from the QAU, Islamabad.
Academic Background
PhD
(Materials Chemistry) Technische Universität Carolo-Wilhelmina Braunschweig
July 18, 2000 - September 04, 2003
Honours and Awards
DaVinci Innovation Award
May 25, 2010
DaVinci Innovation Award
May 24, 2012
Publications
Multifunctional bio-composite hydrogels: PolyAMPs-tuned hydroxyapatite-PVA/gelatin systems development and characterization.
February 01, 2026
Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy - Volume 49, Article Number 102316
Graphene quantum dot-integrated MOF-199 nanocomposites coated with chitosan for targeted ibuprofen delivery and wound repair
December 01, 2025
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology - Volume 114, Part A, 107457
Magnesium-intercalated birnessite MnO2 as high-performance cathode material for hybrid supercapacitor application
August 01, 2025
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume:36, Issue:24,
Enhanced drug-loading potential through silver and strontium doping in iron oxide nanoparticles for drug delivery applications
July 14, 2025
Journal of Materials Research - Volume:40, Issue:13, Page:2016-2025
Graphene Oxide-Silver Composite Synthesis by Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquid: Morphology Dependent Antibacterial and Electrochemical Properties
May 19, 2025
BioNanoScience - Volume:15, Issue:3, Article Number 350
Cobalt (II) porphyrin nanoaggregates as sacrificial templates to improve the peroxidase-like activity of light-controlled TiO2-based nanozymes for colorimetric determination of amikacin
January 01, 2025
Talanta - Volume 281, Article Number 126889
Enhanced dual frequency microwave absorption performance of magnetic-dielectric multi-interface regulated MWCNTS/MnFe2O4/Fe3O4/Co quaternary nanocomposite
December 09, 2024
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume 35, Article Number 2234,
Cysteine-Grafted Cu MOF/ZnO/PANI Nanocomposite for Nonenzymatic Electrochemical Sensing of Dopamine
December 03, 2024
ACS Omega - Volume:9, Issue:50, Pages 49545-49556
Electrophoretic deposition of tea tree oil containing chitosan/gelatin/whitlockite composite coatings for biofilm protection and bone tissue regeneration
July 01, 2024
Ceramics International - Volume 50, Issue 13, Part A, Pages 22405-22420
Whitlockite -A study on the effect of reaction parameters on morphology in one-solvent system.
February 15, 2024
Materials Chemistry and Physics - Volume 314, Article Number: 128932
Preparation and physicochemical characterization of whitlockite/ PVA/Gelatin composite for bone tissue regeneration
February 14, 2024
Frontiers in Chemistry - Volume 12
Chitosan-Based Polymeric Nanoparticles as an Efficient Gene Delivery System to Cross Blood Brain Barrier: In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluations
January 29, 2024
Pharmaceuticals - Volume 17(2), Article Number 169
The effect of pH on the morphological transformation of nanocrystalline hydroxyapatite during wet chemical synthesis
September 19, 2023
Journal of Korean Ceramic Society - Pages 1-18
Multiwalled CNTs/copper sulfide hybrids embedded in polyaniline thin films for near-infrared (NIR) photo detecting applications
August 05, 2023
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume 34, Issue 22, Volume 34, Article Number 1622
Novel cytotoxicity study of strontium (Sr) doped iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles aided with ibuprofen for drug delivery applications
July 04, 2023
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology - Pages 1-17
Effect of strontium and iron on the structural integrity and drug delivery of Whitlockite
June 01, 2023
Open Ceramics - Volume 14, Article Number 100347
A Comparative Study of Gelatin/HPMC/HA and Gel/HPMC/TCP Nanocomposites for Bone Tissue Regeneration
March 15, 2023
Journal of Polymers and the Environment - Pages 1-12
CO2 adsorption study of the zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) and its g-C3N4 composites
March 01, 2023
Journal of Materials Science - Volume 58, Issue 9, Pages 3947-3959
Aptamer-Based Gold Nanoparticles–PDMS Composite Stamps as a Platform for Micro-Contact Printing
November 23, 2022
Biosensors - Volume 12, Issue 12, Article Number 1067
Recent progress in the design, synthesis and applications of chiral metal-organic frameworks
October 05, 2022
Frontiers in Chemistry - Volume 10, Article Number 1014248
Efficient Photocatalytic Nanocomposites of Anatase/Rutile Mixed-Phase Titania with MWCNTs and WC for Visible and UV-A Ranges
August 05, 2022
Journal of Cluster Science - Pages 1-10
In Vitro and In Vivo Studies of Bioactive Glasses
July 14, 2022
Book on Bioactive Glasses and Glass-Ceramics: Fundamentals and Applications - Chapter 17, Pages 397-429
Solid-state synthesis and process optimization of bone whitlockite
May 15, 2022
Ceramics International - Article in Press
Ag Functionalized In2O3 Derived From MIL-68(In) as an Efficient Electrochemical Glucose Sensor
May 09, 2022
Frontiers in Chemistry - Volume 10, Article Number 906031
Synthesis and characterization of PANI/MOF-199/Ag nanocomposite and its potential application as non-enzymatic electrochemical sensing of dopamine
January 07, 2022
Journal of Korean Ceramic Society - Pages 1-11
Studying the effect of nHAP on the mechanical and surface properties of PBS matrix
August 20, 2021
Journal of Polymer Research - Volume 28, Article Number: 349
Preparation of porous ZIF-67 network interconnected by MWCNTs and decorated with Ag nanoparticles for improved non-enzymatic electrochemical glucose sensing.
August 09, 2021
Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society - Pages 1-8
Fabrication of robust poly L-lactic acid/cyclic olefinic copolymer (PLLA/COC) blends: study of physical properties, structure, and cytocompatibility for bone tissue engineering
August 01, 2021
Journal of Materials Research and Technology - Volume 13, Pages 1732-1751
Fabrication and characterization of carbon-based nanocomposite membranes for packaging application
June 02, 2021
Polymer Bulletin - Pages 1-22
Aptamer Laden Liquid Crystals Biosensing Platform for the Detection of HIV-1 Glycoprotein-120
May 13, 2021
Molecules - Volume 26(10), Article Number 2893
Liquid crystal based binding assay for detecting HIV-1 surface glycoprotein
April 26, 2021
Frontiers in Chemistry - Volume 9, Article Number 668870
Bone whitlockite: synthesis, applications, and future prospects
April 13, 2021
Journal of the Korean Ceramic Society - Pages 1-18
Biopolymer blended films of poly(butylene succinate)/cyclic olefin copolymer with enhanced mechanical strength for packaging applications
March 21, 2021
Journal of Applied Polymer Science - Article Number e50081, Pages 1-6
A Non-enzymatic Electrochemical Sensor for Glucose Detection Based on Ag@TiO2@ Metal-Organic Framework (ZIF-67) Nanocomposite
October 15, 2020
Frontiers in Chemistry - Volume 8, Article Number 573510
Synthesis, Characterization and Process Optimization of Bone Whitlockite
September 17, 2020
Nanomaterials - Volume 10(9), Article Number 1856
Preparation of PBS/PLLA/HAP Composites by the Solution Casting Method: Mechanical Properties and Biocompatibility
September 08, 2020
Nanomaterials - Volume 10(9), Article Number 1778
MWCNTs/NiS2 Decorated Ni Foam Based Electrode for High-Performance Supercapacitors
June 10, 2020
Electrochimca Acta - Volume 345, Article Number 136196
Structure-properties relationships of novel cyclic olefinic copolymer/poly(L-lactic acid) polymer blends
June 08, 2020
Journal of Materials Research and Technology - Volume 9, Issue 4, Pages 7172-7179
Effects of Ag doping on compact TiO2 thin films synthesized via one step sol-gel route and deposited by spin coating technique
June 01, 2020
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume 31, Pages 7172–7181
In-Vitro and In-Vivo Study of Superabsorbent PVA/Starch/g-C3N4/Ag@TiO2 NPs Hydrogel Membranes for Wound Dressing
May 05, 2020
European Polymer Journal - Volume 130, Article Number 109650
Novel Strategy for Synthesis of Al Powder Comprising of Al Nanoflakes Via Ultrasonication of Al Foil
March 01, 2020
Ultrasonics Sonochemistry - Volume 61, Article Number 104838
Adsorption and kinetic study of Cr(VI) on ZIF-8 based composites
January 27, 2020
Materials Research Express - Volume 7, Article Number 015083
Diospyros lotus-mediated Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Their Application as a Catalyst in Fenton Reaction
January 10, 2020
Current Nanoscience - Volume 16, Issue 1, Pages 91-100
Bovine Serum Albumin Protein-Based Liquid Crystal Biosensors for Optical Detection of Toxic Heavy Metals in Water
January 05, 2020
Sensors - Volume 20, Issue 1, Article Number 298
Titania Laden Liquid Crystal Based Sensor as Photocatalyst
December 01, 2019
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Volume: 19, Issue: 12, Pages: 7673-7678
Effect of polyhedral oligomeric silsequioxane nanocage on the crystallization behaviour of PEG5K-b-P(MA-POSS) diblock copolymers achieved via arom transfer radical polymerization
August 01, 2019
Polymer Crystallization - Volume 2, Issue 4, Article Number e10058, Pages 1-9
Effect of polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane nanocage on the crystallization behavior of PEG5k-b-P(MA-POSS) diblock copolymers achieved via atom transfer radical polymerization
August 01, 2019
Polymer Crystallization - Volume 2, Issue 4, Article Number e10058
Electro catalytic study of NiO-MOF/rGO composites for methanol oxidation reaction
June 01, 2019
Electrochimica Acta - Volume 307, Pages 1-12
Optimizing reaction kinetics of sequential deposition technique for ambient air and solution processed hybrid perovskite thin films
February 01, 2019
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume 30, Issue 4, Pages 4250-4258
Green Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles Using Jurinea dolomiaea and Biological Activities
December 01, 2018
Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Volume 18, Issue 12, Pages 8386-8391
Preparation and Investigation of Ag Nanoparticles/TOPAS Nanocomposie Films for Packaging Applications
October 10, 2018
Current Nanoscience - Volume 14, Issue 6, Pages 538-544
A Comparative Approach to Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites as Peroxidase Mimetic Catalysts
July 11, 2018
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters - NULL
Liquid crystal based optical platform for the detection of Pb2+ ions using NiFe2O4 nanoparticles
June 05, 2018
Results in Physics - Results in Physics Volume: 9 Pages: 1462-1467
Quince seed hydrogel (glucuronoxylan): Evaluation of stimuli responsive sustained release oral drug delivery system and biomedical properties
June 01, 2018
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology - NULL
Malus domestica Mediated Synthesis of Palladium Nanoparticles and Investigation of Their Catalytic Activity Towards the Suzuki Coupling Reactions
March 06, 2018
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters - NULL
Acetylation of Linseed Hydrogel: Synthesis, Characterization, Isoconversional Thermal Analysis and Degradation Kinetics
January 01, 2018
Cellulose Chemistry and Technology - Vol. 52 (7-8), Pages 681-688
Synthesis and characterization of electrodeposited NiO thin film on electrode grade carbon plate for supercapacitor applications
November 28, 2017
Materials Research Express - Volume: 4 Issue: 11 Article Number: 116412
Solution-Processed ZnO-Based Low-Cost CH3NH3PbI3 Solar Cells by Ambient Air, Hole Transport Layer-Free Synthesis
October 01, 2017
Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering - Volume 42, Issue 10, Pages 4317-4325
Algal Polysaccharides, Novel Application, and Outlook
July 14, 2017
Book on Algae Based Polymers, Blends, and Composites - Chapter 5, Pages 115-153
Recent Trends in Electrochemical Detection of NH3, H2S and NOx Gases
July 01, 2017
International Journal of Electrochemical Science - Volume: 12 Issue: 3 Pages: 1711-1733
Graphene oxide-A platform towards theranostics
July 01, 2017
Materials Science and Engineering C - Volume 76, Pages 1274-1288
Chemical functionalization of graphene oxide and its electrochemical potential towards the reduction of triiodide
May 01, 2017
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume: 28 Issue: 9 Pages: 6664-6672
Effect of Polymerization of Aniline on Thermal Stability, Electrical Conductivity and Band Gap of Graphene Oxide/Polyaniline Nanocomposites
January 01, 2017
International Journal of Electrochemical Science - Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages 1785-1796
Enhanced mechanical, thermal and antimicrobial properties of poly(vinyl alcohol)/graphene oxide/starch/silver nanocomposites films
November 20, 2016
Carbohydrate Polymers - Volume 153, Pages 592-599
Liquid crystals based sensing platform-technological aspects
November 15, 2016
Biosensors and Bioelectronics - Volume 85, Pages 110-127
Effects of ambient air processing on morphology and photoconductivity of CH3NH3PbI3
November 01, 2016
Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics - Volume: 27 Issue: 11 Pages: 12028-12035
Ambient Air Synthesis of Hole Transport Layer Free CH3NH3PbI3 Solar Cells
August 01, 2016
Materials Science Forum - Volume 864, Pages 149-153
Liquid crystals as optical amplifiers for bacterial detection
June 15, 2016
Biosensors and Bioelectronics - Volume: 80 Pages: 161-170
Low resistivity ZnO-GO electron transport layer based CH3NH3PbI3 solar cells
June 01, 2016
AIP Advances - Volume:6, Issue:6, Article Number:065303
Absorption Enhancement in CH3NH3PbI3 Solar Cell using TiO2/ MoS2 Nanocomposite Electron Selective Contact
April 27, 2016
Materials Research Express - Volume 3, Issue 4, Article Number: 045022
Synthesis of 4, 4ʹ-Stilbene Dicarboxylic Acid and Aniline Modified Graphene Oxide and Its Electrochemical Performance for Supercapacitors
February 01, 2016
International Journal of Electrochemical Science - Volume 11, Issue 2, Pages 1099-1110
Water soluble polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane based amphiphilic hybrid polymers: Synthesis, self-assembly, and applications
February 01, 2016
European Polymer Journal - Volume 75, Pages 67-92
Advances in biogenic synthesis of palladium nanoparticles
January 01, 2016
RSC Advances - Volume: 6 Issue: 65 Pages: 60277-60286
Covalently functionalized Graphene Oxide-characterization and its electrochemical performance
November 01, 2015
International Journal of Electrochemical Science - Volume 10, Issue 11, Pages 9475-9487
Liquid crystal based sensors monitoring lipase activity: A new rapid and sensitive method for cytotoxicity assays
June 15, 2014
Biosensors and Bioelectronics - Volume 56, Pages 210-216
Investigation of reactive acrylic monomers for their effect on the temperature range and operating voltage of polymer-stabilised optically isotropic liquid crystal blue phases
August 22, 2012
Liquid Crystals - Volume 39, Issue 11, Pages 1345-1357
Synthesis of 2,6-disubstituted tetrahydroazulene derivatives
May 04, 2012
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry - Volume 8, Pages 693-698
Perhydroazulene-based liquid-crystalline materials with smectic phases
March 16, 2012
Beilstein Journal of Organic Chemistry - Volume 8, Pages 403-410
Effect of long flexible chain reactive monomers on the operating voltage of optically isotropic blue phase liquid crystals
January 01, 2012
Liquid Crystals - Volume: 39 Issue: 2 Pages: 221-230
Ultra fast polymer network blue phase liquid crystals
June 15, 2011
Journal of Applied Physics - Volume 109, Issue 11
Perhydroazulenes – A New Class of Liquid Crystalline Materials
June 01, 2011
Synlett - Issue 9, Pages 1273-1276
FTIR Study of the Photoinduced Processes of Plant Phytochrome Phya using Isotope-Labeled Bilins and Density Functional Theory Calculations
August 01, 2008
Biophysical journal - Volume 95, Issue 3, Pages 1256-1267
Synthesis of Selectively 13C Labelled Bilin Compounds
March 01, 2007
European journal of organic chemistry - Issue 8, Pages 1287-1293
Synthesis and Stereochemical Aspects of 2,6-Disubstituted Perhydroazulenes – Core Units for a New Class of Liquid Crystalline Materials
December 11, 2006
European journal of organic chemistry - Issue 24 Pages 5555-5569
2 Hydroxy 1,2,3,6 tetrahydro azulen 6 carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester A Novel Precursor for a New Class of Liquid Crystalline Materials
August 16, 2006
Synthetic Communications - Volume: 36 Issue: 5 Pages: 559-571
Synthesis and antibacterial activity of substituted flavones, 4-thioflavones and 4-iminoflavones
July 15, 2006
Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry - Volume 14, Issue 14, Pages 4704-4711
Separation of the Geometric Isomers of 4-Octyl-1,1a,2,3,4,5,6,6a-OctahydroCyclopropa[f]Indene-1-Carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester and their Positional Isomers by Reversed-Phase HPLC
April 10, 2006
Chromatographia - Volume 63, Issue 7-8, Pages 327-330
(RS) 6 Ethyl 2 carboxy 1,2,3,4 tetrahydro azulene 6 carboxylate
October 22, 2005
Acta Crystallographica Section C-Structural Chemistry - C61, Pages o652-o653
rac-(1R, 1aR, 4S, 6aS)-Ethyl 4-carboxy-1,1a, 2,3,4,5,6,6a-octahydrocyclopropa[f]-indene-1-carboxylate
September 01, 2005
Acta Crystallographica Section E: Structure Reports Online - Volume 61, Pages O3034-O3035, Part:
Fluorine-Substituted Tetraphenylethene Systems
September 01, 2005
Letters in organic chemistry - Volume 2, Issue 6, Pages 518-520
A combined theoretical and experimental approach to 2,3,2,3 Tetrahydro 1H,1 H [2,2]biindenyl
September 01, 2005
Letters in organic chemistry - Volume: 2 Issue: 6 Pages: 539-543
Ethyl 1,3 dibromoazulene 6 carboxylate
February 01, 2005
ACTA CRYSTALLOGRAPHICA SECTION E-CRYSTALLOGRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS - Volume 61, Pages O478-O479, Part: 2
The Effect of Medicinal Plants of Islamabad and Murree Region of Pakistan on Insulin Secretion from INS-1 Cells
January 23, 2004
Phytotherapy Research - Volume 18, Issue 1, Pages 73-77
Conferences
Senior Scientist
SONY Europe
September 01, 2008 - March 13, 2013
Project Leader
Tetragon Chemie AG
September 08, 2006 - May 31, 2008