Photodynamic therapy for treating the cancer tissues
This project aims to design, synthesize, and biologically evaluate potential photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT). These photosensitizers will be engineered to exhibit strong absorption in the visible-near infrared region for improved skin penetration and high singlet oxygen quantum yields. Novel nanomaterial-based PDT dyes will be synthesized and characterized using mass spectrometry, FTIR, and other techniques. Furthermore, promising photosensitizers will be formulated with nanocarriers to enhance PDT efficacy in biomedical applications.
Design and Characterization of Novel Artificial Light Harvesting Systems for Converting the Light Energey into Chemical Energy Conversion
This project proposes the development of innovative artificial photosynthetic systems designed to emulate the intricate mechanisms of natural photosynthesis. Achieving efficient artificial photosynthesis holds the potential for a sustainable, cost-effective, and virtually limitless source of electricity with inherent storage capabilities. These systems will primarily utilize organic materials inspired by natural photosynthetic components, such as fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, porphyrins, phthalocyanines, and BODIPY, alongside other novel materials, to convert solar energy into chemical energy. The antenna, electron donor, and electron acceptor units within these systems will be linked through covalent and non-covalent interactions. The efficiency of these systems will be evaluated by the quantum yields and lifetimes of their charge-separated states following electron transfer.
Remediation of wastewater from the toxic heavy metal ions and organic dyes
This project is directed into designing and fabricating advanced nanostructured materials for high-impact applications in water treatment and sustainable waste management by removing tthe toxic heavy metal ions and organic dyes.
Photochemistry and photophysics of nanostructured carbon nanoforms.