List of Publications & Contributions Towards SDGs
The U2ACN2 research contributions have been curiosity based but mission oriented in line with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs); namely 4, 6, 7, 3, 9, 11, 12, 13, 16, and 17. These various contributions are reflected as below:
SDG4 oriented: Publications directly correlated to Quality Education
I- Publications in Nature Journals’ Family & High I.F. Journals
On the remarkable nonlinear optical properties of natural tomato lycopene, Numan, N.; Jeyaram, S.; Kaviyarasu, K.; ...; Mthunzi‑Kufa, P.; Sahraoui, B.; Maaza, M. Nature Scientific Reports, 2022, 12, 9078.
Mercury goes Solid at room temperature at nanoscale & a potential Hg waste storage, Kana, N.; Morad, R.; Akbari, M.; ...; Gibaud, A.; Maaza, M.; Nature Scientific Reports,12, 3494 (2022).
First principle simulation of coated hydroxychloroquine on Ag, Au and Pt nanoparticles, Morad, R., Akbari, M., Rezaee, P., ...Maaza, M., Jamshidi, Z. Nature Scientific Reports, 2021,11(1), 2131.
Isolation and characterization of chitosan from Ugandan edible mushrooms, Nile perch scales and banana weevils for biomedical applications, Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D.K., Wampande, E.M., ...Ejobi, F., Kirabira, J.B., Nature Scientific Reports, 2021,11(1), 4116.
CdO/CdCO3 nanocomposite physical properties and cytotoxicity against selected breast cancer cell lines, Lefojane, R.P., Sone, B.T., Matinise, N., ...Maaza, M., Sekhoacha, M.P., Nature Scientific Reports, 2021, 11(1), 30.
Thermal conductivity enhancement in gold decorated graphene nanosheets in ethylene glycol based nanofluids, Mbambo, M.C., Madito, M.J., Khamliche, T., ...Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Nature Scientific Reports, 2020, 10(1), 14730.
Remarkable thermal conductivity enhancement in Ag—decorated graphene nanocomposites based nanofluid by laser liquid solid interaction in ethylene glycol, Mbambo, M.C., Khamlich, S., Khamliche, T., ...Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Nature Scientific Reports, 2020, 10(1), 10982.
Nano-structured Fabry-Pérot resonators in neutron optics & tunneling of neutron wave-particles, Maaza, M., Hamidi, D., Physics Reports (IF=28.295), 2012, 514(5), pp. 177–198.
II- Publications in Wave Matter Quantum Neutron Optics
Nano-structured Fabry-Pérot resonators in neutron optics & tunneling of neutron wave-particles, Maaza, M., Hamidi, D., Physics Reports 2012, 514(5), pp. 177–198.
Zeeman neutron tunneling in Ni-Co-Ni thin film resonators, Maaza, M., Pardo, B., Chauvineau, J.P., ...Bridou, F., Corno, J. Physics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics, 1997, 235(1), pp. 19–23.
On the possibility to observe the longitudinal Goos-Hänchen shift with cold neutrons, Mâaza, M., Pardo, B., Optics Communications, 1997, 142(1-3), pp. 84–90.
V-Ni multilayered monochromators and supermirrors for cold neutrons, Maaza, M., Chauvineau, J.P., Pardo, B., ...Bridou, F., Corno, J. Solid State Communications, 1999, 111(1), pp. 23–28.
Neutron tunneling in nanostructured systems: Isotopical effect, Matiwane, A., Sackey, J., Lekala, M.L., Gibaud, A., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2609–2616.
Thermal stability of Co-Ti multilayered neutron polarizers, Mâaza, M., Spegel, M., Sella, C., ...Corno, J., Gaziel, R. Solid State Communications, 1999, 112(3), pp. 177–181.
Neutron tunneling and neutron lifetime in a Ni-V-Ni Fabry-Perot thin film resonator, Mâaza, M., Pardo, B., Chauvineau, J.P., ...Menelle, A., Bridou, F., Physics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics, 1996, 223(3), pp.145–148.
A way to reach high accuracy in the determination of the magnetic London penetration depth in superconductors by polarized neutron reflectometry, Mâaza, M., Chernenko, L.P., Korneev, D., ...Sella, C., Bridou, F., Physics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic and Solid State Physics, 1996, 218(3-6), pp. 312–318.
Réflectométrie X/Neutrons et diffusion aux petits angles, Pardo, B., Bridou, F., Maaza, M., Journal De Physique. IV : JP, 1996, 6(4).
Neutron and soft X-ray multilayered mirrors deposited by triode sputtering using an automatic accurate thickness monitoring technique, Sella, C., Kaabouchi, M., Nemraoui, O., ...Bessot, J.J., Smutek, P., Surface and Coatings Technology, 1995, 74-75(PART 1), pp. 567–570.
Josephson-like tunneling behaviour of polarized neutron wave-particles and possibilities of measuring very large penetration depths by polarized neutron reflectometry, Mâaza, M., Chernenko, L.P., Korneev, D.A., ...Sella, C., Bridou, F., Physics Letters A, 1994, 195(1), pp. 9–17.
Shearing neutron interferometry and possibilities of studying interfacial diffusion processes between two highly dilute solutions, Mâaza, M., Pardo, B., Mallick, S.S., ...Chernenko, L.P., Sella, C., Physics Letters A, 1994, 195(1), pp. 1–8.
Tunneling-frustrated total reflection of polarized neutron waves and new generation of neutron interferometer, Pardo, B., Maaza, M., Sella, C., Physica B: Physics of Condensed Matter, 1994, 198(1-3), pp. 235–239.
Monochromation and apodization with Ti-B4C multilayers in neutron optics, Maaza, M., Menelle, A., Chauvineau, J.P., ...Sella, C., Megademini, T., Physica B: Physics of Condensed Matter,1994,198(1-3), pp. 231–234.
New generation of neutron interferometers based on tunneling frustrated total reflection of polarized neutron waves, Mâaza, M., Pardo, B., Physics Letters A, 1993, 181(4), pp. 276–282.
Study of the hydrogen diffusion in superlattices by grazing angle neutron reflectometry, Mâaza, M., Farnoux, B., Samuel, F., Physics Letters A, 1993, 181(3), pp. 245–250.
Microstructural and magnetic studies of the interfaces in sputtered metal/carbon and metallic multilayer films, Sella, C., Maaza, M., Miloche, M., Kaabouchi, M., Krishnan, R., Surface and Coatings Technology, 1993, 60(1-3), pp. 379–384.
A proposed new experimental setup for determination of refractive indices of liquids by mode line measurements, Pogossian, S.P., Le Gall, H., Arutunian, E.A., Galoyan, S.Kh., Maaza, M., Optical and Quantum Electronics, 1993, 25(10), pp. 695–698.
Fractal neutron optics multilayers in cantor ternary set pattern, Maaza, M., Pardo, B., Megademini, T., Journal of Applied Crystallography, 1993, 26(pt 4), pp. 519–524.
Reduction of the interfacial diffusion in Ni-Ti neutron-optics multilayers by carburation of the Ni-Ti interfaces, Maaza, M., Farnoux, B., Samuel, F., ...Pardo, B., Foulet, G., Journal of Applied Crystallography,1993, 26(pt 4), pp. 574–582.
Effect of mechanical polishing on the surface structure of glasses studied by grazing angle neutron reflectometry, Maaza, M., Farnoux, B., Samuel, F., Sella, C., Trocellier, P., Optics Communications, 1993,100(1-4), pp. 220–230.
Tunneling reflection with polarized slow neutrons: Polarized-neutron total frustrated reflection, Maaza, M., Pardo, B., Bridou, F., Journal of Applied Crystallography,1993, 26(pt 3), pp. 327–333.
Determination of diffusion coefficient D and activation energy Qa of nickel into titanium in Ni-Ti multilayers by grazing-angle neutron reflectometry, Maaza, M., Sella, C., Ambroise, J.P., ...Wehling, F., Groos, M., Journal of Applied Crystallography, 1993, 26(pt 3), pp. 334–342.
New optical transmission device to produce high monochromatic and high polarized neutron beams based on the tunneling frustrated total reflection in neutron guides, Maaza, M., Pardo, B., Bridou, F., Nuclear Inst. and Methods in Physics Research, A, 1993, 326(3), pp. 531–537
Polarized neutron reflectometry as a tool of investigation of surface/interface magnetism, Mâaza, M., Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 1993, 121(1-3), pp. 112–115.
Annealing effects on the structure and magnetic properties of Ni/Ti multilayers, Sella, C., Mâaza, M., Kaabouchi, M., ...Miloche, M., Lassri, H., Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 1993, 121(1-3), pp. 201–204.
Structural and magnetic studies in Ni/Ti multilayers, Porte, M., Lassri, H., Krishnan, R., ...Mâaza, M., Sella, C., Applied Surface Science, 1993, 65-66(C), pp. 131–133.
Improvement of neutron reflectivity of an Ni-Ti multilayer by hydrogenation of titanium layers, Maaza, M., Jiang, Z., Samuel, F., Farnoux, B., Vidal, B., Journal of Applied Crystallography, 1992, 25(pt 6), pp. 789–796.
Characterization of neutron mirrors and supermirrors using x-ray and neutron measurements, Jiang, Z., Vidal, Bernard, Brunel, M., Maaza, Malik, Samuel, Francois J., Procs of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 1992, 1738, pp. 141–149.
High-performance neutron supermirrors deposited using an automatic accurate thickness monitoring technique, Sella, Claude, Maaza, Malik, Kaabouchi, Mustapha, ...Bridou, F., Miloche, Monique Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 1992, 1738, pp.166–175.
Thermal stability of [Ni-Ti] multilayers, Maaza, Malik, Sella, Claude, Kaabouchi, Mustapha, ...Lasri, Hacene, Krishnan, Ramanayan Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering, 1992, 1738, pp. 42–52.
Studies of surface and interface phenomena by grazing angle neutron reflectometry, Mǎaza, M., Sella, C., Kǎabouchi, M., Applied Surface Science, 1992, 60-61(C), pp. 573–579.
33•Microstructural and magnetic characterization of the interfaces in DC triode sputtered metal/carbon and metallic multilayer films, Sella, C., Kâabouchi, M., Miloche, M., Mâaza, M., Krishnan, R., Applied Surface Science, 1992, 60-61(C), pp. 781–789.
SDG6 oriented: Publications directly correlated to Water technologies
III-NANOMATERIALS FOR WATER TREATMENT & PURIFICATION
Industrial textile effluent treatment and antibacterial effectiveness of Zea mays L. Dry husk mediated bio-synthesized copper oxide nanoparticles, Nwanya, A.C., Razanamahandry, L.C., Bashir, A.K.H., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2019, 375, pp. 281–289.
Performance of various cyanide degrading bacteria on the biodegradation of free cyanide in water, Razanamahandry, L.C., Onwordi, C.T., Saban, W., ...Maaza, M., Ntwampe, S.K.O., Journal of Hazardous Materials, 2019, 380, 120900.
Investigation on antibacterial and photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine-B dye under visible light irradiation by titanium molybdate nanoparticles prepared via microwave method, Mobeen, A., Maria Magdalane, C., Jasmine Shahina, S.K., ...Maaza, M., Kaviyarasu, K., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 17, 100381.
Co2+ and Ho3+ doped CuS nanocrystals with improved photocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation, Hosseinpour, Z., Hosseinpour, S., Maaza, M., Scarpellini, A., RSC Advances, 2016, 6(48), pp. 42581–42588.
Biosynthesis of NiO nanoparticles for photodegradation of free cyanide solutions under ultraviolet light, Bashir, A.K.H., Razanamahandry, L.C., Nwanya, A.C., ...Ezema, F.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2019, 134, pp. 133–140.
Comparative methods for predicting cyanide pollution in artisanal small-scale gold mining catchment by using logistic regression and kriging with GIS, Razanamahandry, L.C., Digbeu, P.M., Andrianisa, H.A., ...Maaza, M., Yacouba, H., African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development, 2020, 12(3), pp. 287–295.
Impact of particle size and surface defects on antibacterial and photocatalytic activities of undoped and Mg-doped ZnO nanoparticles, biosynthesized using onestep simple process, Okeke, I.S., Agwu, K.K., Ubachukwu, A.A., ...Whyte, G.M., Ezema, F.I., Vacuum, 2021, 187, 110110.
High performance of pyrochlore like Sm2Ti2O7 heterojunction photocatalyst for efficient degradation of rhodamine-B dye with wastewater under visible light irradiation, Kaviyarasu, K., Maria Magdalane, C., Jayakumar, D., ...Mahmoud, A.H., Kennedy, J., Journal of King Saud University - Science, 2020, 32(2), pp. 1516–1522.
Cobalt Metal ion Doped Cerium Oxide (Co-CeO2) Nanoparticles Effect Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity, Killivalavan, G., Sathyaseelan, B., Kavitha, G., ...Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020.
Stability and thermal conductivity of CuO nanowire for photocatalytic applications, Kana, N., Kaviyarasu, K., Khamliche, T., Magdalane, C.M., Maaza, M., Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 2019, 7(4), 103255.
Improved photocatalytic decomposition of aqueous Rhodamine-B by solar light illuminated hierarchical yttria nanosphere decorated ceria nanorods, Magdalane, C.M., Kaviyarasu, K., Priyadharsini, G.M.A., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Materials Research and Technology, 2019, 8(3), pp. 2898–2909.
Fe3O4 nanorods r-GO sheets nanocomposite visible photo catalyst, Sajjad, S., Leghari, S.A.K., Jabeen, N., ...Ahmed, I., Maaza, M., Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(6), 065013.
Green synthesis of khat mediated silver nanoparticles for efficient detection of mercury ions, Tsegay, M.G., Gebretinsae, H.G., Sackey, J., Maaza, M., Nuru, Z.Y., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019, 36, pp. 368–373.
Phytosynthesis of BiVO4 nanorods using hyphaene thebaica for diverse biomedical applications, Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., AMB Express, 2019, 9, 200.
Evaluation on La2O3 garlanded ceria heterostructured binary metal oxide nanoplates for UV/ visible light induced removal of organic dye from urban wastewater Maria Magdalane, C., Kaviyarasu, K., Matinise, N., ...Maaza, M., Jeyaraj, B., South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2018, 26, pp. 49–60.
The decolorisation of Methyl Orange and textile effluent under UV using commercial and synthesized nano-TiO2, Nyangiwe, N.N., Baatjie, B., Greyling, C., Khenfouch, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Physics, 2018, 984(1), 012009.
17•Photocatalytic effect of green synthesised CuO nanoparticles on selected environmental pollutants and pathogens, Fuku, X., Thovhogi, N., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040006.
Photocatalytic activity of ZrO 2 doped lead dioxide nanocomposites: Investigation of structural and optical microscopy of RhB organic dye, Kaviyarasu, K., Kotsedi, L., Simo, A., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2017, 421, pp. 234–239.
Physical & enhanced photocatalytic properties of green synthesized SnO2 nanoparticles via Aspalathus linearis, Diallo, A., Manikandan, E., Rajendran, V., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 681, pp. 561–570.
Solution processing of CuSe quantum dots: Photocatalytic activity under RhB for UV and visible-light solar irradiation, Kaviyarasu, K., Ayeshamariam, A., Manikandan, E., ...Jayachandran, M., Maaza, M., Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology, 2016, 210, pp. 1–9.
RuO2 nanoparticles by a novel green process via Aspalathus linearis natural extract & their water splitting response, Ismail, E., Diallo, A., Khenfouch, M., Dhlamini, S.M., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 662, pp. 283–289.
Elucidation of photocatalysis, photoluminescence and antibacterial studies of ZnO thin films by spin coating method, Kaviyarasu, K., Maria Magdalane, C., Kanimozhi, K., ...Mola, G.T., Maaza, M., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2017, 173, pp. 466–475.
Photocatalytic degradation effect of malachite green and catalytic hydrogenation by UV–illuminated CeO2/CdO multilayered nanoplatelet arrays: Investigation of antifungal and antimicrobial activities, Maria Magdalane, C., Kaviyarasu, K., Judith Vijaya, J., ...Maaza, M., Jeyaraj, B., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2017, 169, pp. 110–123.
Photocatalytic performance and antimicrobial activities of HAp-TiO2 nanocomposite thin films by sol-gel method, Kaviyarasu, K., Mariappan, A., Neyvasagam, K., ...Mola, G.T., Maaza, M., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2017, 6, pp. 247–255.
Well-aligned graphene oxide nanosheets decorated with zinc oxide nanocrystals for high performance photocatalytic application, Kaviyarasu, K., Magdalane, C.M., Manikandan, E., ...Neelamani, S., Maaza, M., International Journal of Nanoscience, 2015, 14(3), 1550007.
Degradation of Ofloxacin Using the UV/ZnO/Iodide Process in an Integrated Photocatalytic-Biological Reactor Containing Baffles, Azizi, S., Alidadi, H., Maaza, M., Sarkhosh, M., Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research, 2020, 59(52), pp. 22440–22450.
Equilibrium and kinetic studies of the adsorption of acid blue 9 and Safranin O from aqueous solutions by MgO decked FLG coated Fuller's earth, Subba Reddy, Y., Maria Magdalane, C., Kaviyarasu, K., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2018, 123, pp. 43–51.
SDG7 oriented: Publications directly correlated to Clean Renewable energy
IV-Nanomaterials for Energy Applications
IV.1- Nanofluids
Thermal conductivity enhancement in gold decorated graphene nanosheets in ethylene glycol based nanofluids, Mbambo, M.C., Madito, M.J., Khamliche, T., ...Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Nature Scientific Reports, 2020,10(1), 14730.
Remarkable thermal conductivity enhancement in Ag—decorated graphene nanocomposites based nanofluid by laser liquid solid interaction in ethylene glycol, Mbambo, M.C., Khamlich, S., Khamliche, T., ...Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Nature Scientific Reports, 2020, 10(1), 10982.
3•Study of thermal conductivity of synthesized Al2O3-water nanofluid by pulsed laser ablation in liquid, Riahi, A., Khamlich, S., Balghouthi, M., ...Guizani, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2020, 304, 112694.
Laser fabrication of Cu nanoparticles based nanofluid with enhanced thermal conductivity: Experimental and molecular dynamics studies, Khamliche, T., Khamlich, S., Moodley, M.K., ...Henini, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2021, 323, 114975.
Physical Properties of Graphene via γ-radiolysis of Exfoliated Graphene Oxide, Thema, F.T., Beukes, P., Nuru, Z.Y., ...Iwuohah, E., Maaza, M., Materials Today, 2015, 2(7), pp. 4038–4045.
Thermal conductivity enhancement in MoO3-H2O nano-sheets based nano-fluids, Kana, N., Galmed, A., Khamliche, T., Kaviyarasu, K., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019, 36, pp. 379–382.
Thermal conductivity enhancement of nano-silver particles dispersed ethylene glycol based nanofluids, Khamliche, T., Khamlich, S., Doyle, T.B., Makinde, D., Maaza, M., Materials Research Express, 2018, 5(3), 035020.
Synthesis of Platinum nanoparticles by Gamma Radiolysis, Cele, T., Maaza, M., Gibaud, A., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2537–2557.
Pulsed Nd:YAG laser assisted fabrication of graphene nanosheets in water, Mbambo, M.C., Khamlich, S., Khamliche, T., Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2573–2580.
Valency control in MoO3-δ nanoparticles generated by pulsed laser liquid solid interaction, Maaza, M., Ngom, B.D., Khamlich, S., ...Hamidi, D., Ekambaram, S., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2012, 14(2), 714.
Pulsed laser liquid-solid interaction synthesis of Pt, Au, Ag and Cu nanosuspensions and their stability, Maaza, M., Chambalo, H., Ekambaram, S., ...Ngom, B.D., Manyala, N., International Journal of Nanoparticles, 2008, 1(3), pp. 212–223.
Thermal conductivity and stability of nanosize carbon-black-filled PDMS: Fuel cell perspective, Chen, H., Botef, I., Zheng, H., ...Rao, V.V., Srinivasu, V.V., International Journal of Nanotechnology, 2011, 8(6-7), pp. 437–445.
IV.2- Batteries
Bio-synthesized P2-Na0.57CoO2 nanoparticles as cathode for aqueous sodium ion battery, Nwanya, A.C., Ndipingwi, M.M., Ezema, F.I., Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2020, 878, 114600.
Synthesis, characterization and ab initio study of WO3 nanocubes with peculiar electrochemical properties, Bashir, A.K.H., Morad, R., Nwanya, A.C., ...Ezema, F.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2021, 23(1), 31.
Investigation of structural and electrical properties of lithium cobalt oxide nanoparticles for optoelectronic applications, Elamathi, R., Ramesh, R., Aravinthraj, M., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2020, 20, 100582.
Investigation of electrochemical performance, optical and magnetic properties of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles prepared by a green chemistry method, Bashir, A.K.H., Matinise, N., Sackey, J., ...Ezema, F.I., Maaza, M., Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 2020, 119, 114002.
Biomass mediated multi layered NaNixCo1−xO2 (x = 0.4) and α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles for aqueous sodium ion battery, Nwanya, A.C., Ndipingwi, M.M., Ikpo, C.O., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2020, 858, 113809.
The effect of indium doping on photovoltaic properties of chemically synthesized zinc oxide thin-film electrodes, Tyona, M.D., Jambure, S.B., Osuji, R.U., ...Lokhande, C.D., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2020, 24(2), pp. 313–320.
Biomass mediated multi layered NaNixCo1−xO2 (x = 0.4) and α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles for aqueous sodium ion battery, Nwanya, A.C., Ndipingwi, M.M., Ikpo, C.O., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2020, 858, 113809.
Influence of pH and annealing on the optical and electrochemical properties of cobalt (III) oxide (Co3O4) thin films, Obodo, R.M., Nwanya, A.C., Ekwealor, A.B.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 16, pp. 114–119.
Effects of post-thermal treatments on morphological and optical properties of NiO/Ni(OH)2 thin films synthesized by solution growth, Offiah, S.U., Nwodo, M.O., Nwanya, A.C., ...Malik, M., Ezema, F.I., Optik, 2014, 125(12), pp. 2905–2908.
Electrochemical properties of Euphorbia pulcherrima mediated copper oxide nanoparticles, Sackey, J., Nwanya, A.C., Bashir, A.K.H., ...Coetsee, E., Maaza, M., Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2020, 244, 122714.
The effect of deposition cycles on intrinsic and electrochemical properties of metallic cobalt sulfide by Simple chemical route, Ighodalo, K.O., Ezealigo, B.N., Agbogu, A., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2019, 101, pp. 16–27.
Influence of PVA, PVP and PEG doping on the optical, structural, morphological and magnetic properties of zinc ferrite nanoparticles produced by thermal method, Aisida, S.O., Akpa, P.A., Ahmad, I., Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2019, 571, pp. 130–136.
Rice husks as a sustainable source of high quality nanostructured silica for high performance Li-ion battery requital by sol-gel method - a review, Kaviyarasu, K., Manikandan, E., Kennedy, J., Jayachandran, M., Maaza, M., Advanced Materials Letters, 2016, 7(9), pp. 684–696.
Transformation of cadmium hydroxide to cadmium oxide thin films synthesized by SILAR deposition process: Role of varying deposition cycles, Nwanya, A.C., Chigbo, C., Ezugwu, S.C., ...Malik, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of the Association of Arab Universities for Basic and Applied Sciences, 2016, 20, pp. 49–54.
IV.3- Supercapacitor/Storage
Evaluation of 8.0 MeV Carbon (C2+) Irradiation Effects on Hydrothermally Synthesized Co3O4−CuO−ZnO@GO Electrodes for Supercapacitor Applications, Obodo, R.M., Asjad, M., Nwanya, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Electroanalysis, 2020, 32(12), pp. 2958–2968.
Performance Evaluation of Graphene Oxide Based Co3O4@GO, MnO2@GO and Co3O4/MnO2@GO Electrodes for Supercapacitors, Obodo, R.M., Onah, E.O., Nsude, H.E., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Electroanalysis, 2020, 32(12), pp. 2786–2794.
Syntheses and characterizations of GO/Mn3O4 nanocomposite film electrode materials for supercapacitor applications, Nwankwo, M.C., Ezealigo, B., Nwanya, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2020, 119, 107983.
Synthesis and studies of electro-deposited yttrium arsenic selenide nanofilms for optoelectronic applications, Awada, C., Whyte, G.M., Offor, P.O., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Nanomaterials, 2020, 10(8), pp. 1–15, 1557.
Transformation of GO to rGO due to 8.0 MeV carbon (C++) ions irradiation and characteristics performance on MnO2–NiO–ZnO@GO electrode, Obodo, R.M., Nwanya, A.C., Iroegbu, C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., International Journal of Energy Research, 2020, 44(8), pp. 6792–6803.
Recent advances in metal oxide/hydroxide on three-dimensional nickel foam substrate for high performance pseudocapacitive electrodes, Obodo, R.M., Shinde, N.M., Chime, U.K., ...Ejikeme, P.M., Ezema, F.I., Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 2020, 21, pp. 242–249.
Recent progress in nickel oxide-based electrodes for high-performance supercapacitors, Chime, U.K., Nkele, A.C., Ezugwu, S., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Current Opinion in Electrochemistry, 2020, 21, pp. 175–181.
Conjugated NiO-ZnO/GO nanocomposite powder for applications in supercapacitor electrodes material, Obodo, R.M., Nwanya, A.C., Arshad, M., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., International Journal of Energy Research, 2020, 44(4), pp. 3192–3202.
Maize (Zea mays L.) fresh husk mediated biosynthesis of copper oxides: Potentials for pseudo capacitive energy storage, Nwanya, A.C., Ndipingwi, M.M., Mayedwaa, N., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Electrochimica Acta, 2019, 301, pp. 436–448.
Electrochemical supercapacitive properties of SILAR-Deposited Mn3O4 electrodes, Nwankwo, M.C., Nwanya, A.C., Agbogu, A., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Vacuum, 2018, 158, pp. 206–214.
Green synthesis of cobalt (II, III) oxide nanoparticles using Moringa Oleifera natural extract as high electrochemical electrode for supercapacitors, Matinise, N., Mayedwa, N., Fuku, X.G., Mongwaketsi, N., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040005.
Chemical bath synthesis and physico-chemical characterizations of NiO-CoO composite thin films for supercapacitor applications, Offiah, S.U., Nwanya, A.C., Ezugwu, S.C., ...Lokhande, C.D., Ezema, F.I., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2014, 9(10), pp. 5837–5848.
Structural characterization and electrochemical properties of cerium–vanadium (Ce–V) mixed oxide films synthesized by chemical route, Amaechi, I.C., Nwanya, A.C., Obi, D., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Ceramics International, 2016, 42(2), pp. 3518–3524.
A comparative study on the morphological features of highly ordered MgO:AgO nanocube arrays prepared via a hydrothermal method, Kaviyarasu, K., Manikandan, E., Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., RSC Advances, 2015, 5(100), pp. 82421–82428.
Spectroscopic investigations of graphene derivatives coated with nano Fe3O4, Hatel, R., Khenfouch, M., Baitoul, M., Maaza, M., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2015, 120(3), pp. 1069–1074.
Facile Synthesis of Nanosheet-like CuO Film and its Potential Application as a High-Performance Pseudocapacitor Electrode, Nwanya, A.C., Obi, D., Ozoemena, K.I., ...Rosei, F., Ezema, F.I., Electrochimica Acta, 2016, 198, pp. 220–230.
Influence of dopant concentration on the electronic band gap energy of Yb-ZrSe2 thin films for photovoltaic application via electrochemical deposition technique, Ikhioya, L.I., Chime, U.K., Okoro, C.F., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Materials Research Express, 2020, 7(2), 026420.
High-performance symmetric supercapacitor based on zinc hydroxychloride nanosheets and 3D graphene-nickel foam composite, Khamlich, S., Abdullaeva, Z., Kennedy, J.V., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2017, 405, pp. 329–336.
Rapid microwave-assisted growth of silver nanoparticles on 3D graphene networks for supercapacitor application, Khamlich, S., Khamliche, T., Dhlamini, M.S., ...Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2017, 493, pp. 130–137.
Microwave synthesis of simonkolleite nanoplatelets on 3D nickel foam-graphene for supercapacitor applications, Khamlich, S., Mokrani, T., Dhlamini, M.S., Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Energy Procedia, 2016, 88, pp. 614–618.
A novel chemical preparation of Ni(OH)2/CuO nanocomposite thin films for supercapacitive applications, Iwueke, D.C., Amaechi, C.I., Nwanya, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2015, 26(4), pp. 2236–2242.
IV.4- Selective Solar Absorber
Microstructural, optical properties and thermal stability of MgO/Zr/MgO multilayered selective solar absorber coatings, Nuru, Z.Y., Msimanga, M., Muller, T.F.G., ...Mtshali, C., Maaza, M., Solar Energy, 2015, 111, pp. 357–363.
Thickness dependent morphological, structural and optical properties of SS/CuO nanocoatings as selective solar absorber, Welegergs, G.G., Gebretnisae, H.G., Tsegay, M.G., ...Dube, S., Maaza, M., Infrared Physics and Technology, 2021, 113, 103619.
Optical, electrical and magnetic properties of copper doped electrodeposited MoO3 thin films, Ijeh, R.O., Nwanya, A.C., Nkele, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F., Ceramics International, 2020, 46(8), pp. 10820–10828.
Effect of Etchant Concentration on the Optical Properties and Surface Topography of MoO 3 Selective Solar Absorber Thin Films, Akoba, R., Welegergs, G.G., Luleka, M., ...Nuru, Z.Y., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, 5(21-22), pp. 1133–1143.
Chromium oxide formation on nanosecond and femtosecond laser irradiated thin chromium films, Kotsedi, L., Furlan, V., Bharadwaj, V., ...Eaton, S.M., Maaza, M., Optical Materials, 2019, 95, 109206.
Optical simulation, characterization and thermal stability of Cr2O3/Cr/Cr2O3multilayer solar selective absorber coatings, Khelifa, A.B., Soum-Glaude, A., Khamlich, S., ...Maaza, M., Dimassi, W. Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019, 783, pp. 533–544.
Structural and optical properties of ZrOx/Zr/ZrOx/AlxOy multilayered coatings as selective solar absorbers, Khoza, N., Nuru, Z.Y., Sackey, J., ...Ndlangamandla, C., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019, 773, pp. 975–979.
ZnO doped single wall carbon nanotube as an active medium for gas sensor and solar absorber, Kaviyarasu, K., Mola, G.T., Oseni, S.O., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2019, 30(1), pp. 147–158.
Electrodeposited Ni nanowires-track etched P.E.T. composites as selective solar absorbers, Lukhwa, R., Sone, B., Kotsedi, L., Madjoe, R., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040009.
Growth and characterization of spectrally selective Cr2O3/Cr/Cr2O3 multilayered solar absorber by e-beam evaporation, Khelifa, A.B., Khamlich, S., Nuru, Z.Y., ...Dimassi, W., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018, 734, pp. 204–209.
Comparative study of flat and cylindrically-shaped selective solar absorber for CSP application, Mallett, J.G., Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(38), pp. 2251–2260.
Laser nanostructured Co nanocylinders-Al 2 O 3 cermets for enhanced & flexible solar selective absorbers applications, Karoro, A., Nuru, Z.Y., Kotsedi, L., ...Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2015, 347, pp. 679–684.
Selective Solar Absorbers' Properties of Laser Treated Electrodeposited Tubular Co-Al2O3 Nanocomposites, Karoro, A., Nuru, Z.Y., Kotsedi, L., ...Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2015, 2(7), pp. 4028–4037.
Metal and Metal Oxide Transformation and Texturing Using Pulsed Fiber Laser, Kotsedi, L., Sechogela, P., Eaton, S.M., ...Swart, H.C., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2015, 2(7), pp. 3950–3956.
Femtosecond laser surface structuring and oxidation of chromium thin coatings: Black chromium, Kotsedi, L., Nuru, Z.Y., Mthunzi, P., ...Ramponi, R., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2014, 321, pp. 560–565.
Surface-Interface Investigation and Stability of Cermet-Based Solar Absorbers by Grazing Angle X-Rays Reflectometry: Pt-Al2O3 Case, Maaza, M., Ngom, B.D., Nuru, Z.Y., Khamlich, S., Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, 2014, 39(7), pp. 5825–5846.
A Tantalum diffusion barrier layer to improve the thermal stability of AlxOy/Pt/AlxOy multilayer solar absorber, Nuru, Z.Y., Arendse, C.J., Khamlich, S., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Solar Energy, 2014, 107, pp. 89–96.
Thermal stability of electron beam evaporated AlxO y/Pt/AlxOy multilayer solar absorber coatings, Nuru, Z.Y., Arendse, C.J., Muller, T.F., Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2014, 120(PART B), pp. 473–480.
Annealing effect on the structural and optical properties of Cr/α-Cr2O3 monodispersed particles based solar absorbers, Khamlich, S., McCrindle, R., Nuru, Z.Y., Cingo, N., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 265, 2013, 745-749.
Structural and optical properties of AlxOy/Pt/Al xOy multilayer absorber, Nuru, Z.Y., Arendse, C.J., Muller, T.F.G., Maaza, M., Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology, 2012, 177(14), pp. 1194–1199.
Compositional analysis and depth profiling of thin film CrO 2 by heavy ion ERDA and standard RBS: A comparison, Khamlich, S., Msimanga, M., Pineda-Vargas, C.A., ...McCrindle, R., Maaza, M., Materials Characterization, 2012, 70, pp. 42–47.
Optimization of Al xO y/Pt/Al xO y multilayer spectrally selective coatings for solarthermal applications, Nuru, Z.Y., Arendse, C.J., Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., Vacuum, 2012, 86(12), pp. 2129–2135.
Pt-Al 2O 3 nanocoatings for high temperature concentrated solar thermal power applications, Nuru, Z.Y., Arendse, C.J., Nemutudi, R., Nemraoui, O., Maaza, M., Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2012, 407(10), pp. 1634–1637.
Black Cr/α-Cr 2O 3 nanoparticles based solar absorbers, Khamlich, S., Nemraoui, O., Mongwaketsi, N., ...Cingo, N., Maaza, M., Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2012, 407(10), pp. 1509–1512.
Electron spin resonance study of α-Cr2O2 and Cr2O2 ·nH2O quasi-spherical nanoparticles, Khamlich, S., Srinivasu, V.V., Nemraoui, O., ...Cingo, N., Maaza, M., Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Letters, 2011, 3(4), pp. 550–555.
Synthesis, characterization, and growth mechanism of α-Cr 2O3 monodispersed particles, Khamlich, S., Manikandan, E., Ngom, B.D., ...Cingo, N., Maaza, M., Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2011, 72(6), pp. 714–718.
Thickness induced transversal percolation in Pt-Al2O 3 nano-composites, Maaza, M., Nemraoui, O., Sella, C., ...Baruch-Barak, B., Beye, A.C., Solid State Communications, 2006, 137(3), pp. 166–170.
Thermal morphological evolution of platinum nano-particles in Pt-Al 2O3 nanocomposites, Maaza, M., Nemraoui, O., Sella, C., ...Gibaud, A., Pischedda, V., Physics Letters, Section A: General, Atomic, and Solid State Physics, 2005, 344(1), 57–63.
Neutron and X-ray reflectivity analysis of ceramic-metal materials, Gibaud, A., Sella, C., Maaza, M., ...Dura, J.A., Satija, S.K., Thin Solid Films, 1999, 340(1), pp. 153–158.
X-ray scattering by nano-particles within granular thin films, investigation by grazing angle X-ray reflectometry, Mâaza, M., Gibaud, A., Sella, C., ...Désert, A., Menelle, A., European Physical Journal B, 1999, 7(3), pp. 339–345.
Microstructure and growth mechanism of Pt-Al2O3 co-sputtered nanocermet films studied by SAXS, TEM and AFM, Sella, C., Mâaza, M., Pardo, B., ...Martin, J.C., Sainte Catherine, M.C., Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 1997, 241(1-2), pp. 192–198.
Structural investigation of Pt-Al2O3 co-sputtered nano-cermet films studied by small angle X-ray scattering, grazing angle X-ray reflectometry, TEM and AFM, Sella, C., Mâaza, M., Pardo, B., ...Sainte Catherine, M.C., Kaba, A., Surface and Coatings Technology, 1997, 97(1-3), pp. 603–610.
Cr/α-Cr2O3 monodispersed meso-spherical particles for mid-temperature solar absorber application, Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., Energy Procedia, 2015, 68, pp. 31–36.
Effects of substrate temperatures on the thermal stability of AlxOy/Pt/AlxOy multilayered selective solar absorber coatings, Nuru, Z.Y., Arendse, C.J., Mongwaketsi, N., ...Nkosi, M., Maaza, M., Renewable Energy, 2015, 75, pp. 590–597.
Femtosecond laser surface structuring of molybdenum thin films, Kotsedi, L., Mthunzi, P., Nuru, Z.Y., ...Ramponi, R., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2015, 353, pp. 1334–1341.
Annealing effect on the optical properties and interdiffusion of MgO/Zr/MgO multilayered selective solar absorber coatings, Nuru, Z.Y., Perez, D., Kaviyarasu, K., Vantomme, A., Maaza, M., Solar Energy, 2015, 120, pp. 123–130.
Thermal stability of multilayered Pt-Al2O3 nanocoatings for high temperature CSP systems, Nuru, Z.Y., Kotsedi, L., Arendse, C.J., ...Roro, K., Maaza, M., Vacuum, 2015, 120, pp. 115–120.
Pulsed laser deposited Cr2O3 nanostructured thin film on graphene as anode material for lithium-ion batteries, Khamlich, S., Nuru, Z.Y., Bello, A., ...Manyala, N., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 637, pp. 219–225.
Synthesis of CdS flower-like hierarchical microspheres as electrode material for electrochemical performance, Kaviyarasu, K., Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 648, pp. 559–563.
Optical and photoluminescence performance of electrodeposited arsenic selenide thin film doped with erbium ion, Whyte, G.M., Awada, C., Offor, P.O., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Optical Materials, 2020, 99, 109556.
Structural, optical and morphological properties of post-growth calcined TiO2 nanopowder for opto-electronic device application: Ex-situ studies, Sathyaseelan, B., Manikandan, E., Lakshmanan, V., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 671, pp. 486–492.
Low-Temperature Aqueous Coatings For Solar Thermal Absorber Applications, Khamlich, S., Dhlamini, M., Mothudi, B., Maaza, M., Biobased and Environmentally Benign Coatings, 2016, pp. 225–243.
Synthesis and characterization studies of NiO nanorods for enhancing solar cell efficiency using photon upconversion materials, Kaviyarasu, K., Manikandan, E., Kennedy, J., ...De Gomes, U.U., Maaza, M., Ceramics International, 2016, 42(7), pp. 8385–8394.
Optimization and preparation of Pt-Al2O3 double cermet as selective solar absorber coatings, Nuru, Z.Y., Motaung, D.E., Kaviyarasu, K., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 664, pp. 161–168.
IV.5- DSSCs, Perovskites & Organics
Effects of alkali and transition metal-doped TiO2 hole blocking layers on the perovskite solar cells obtained by a two-step sequential deposition method in air and under vacuum, Nwankwo, U., Ngqoloda, S., Nkele, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., RSC Advances, 2020, 10(22), pp. 13139–13148.
An overview of the mathematical modelling of perovskite solar cells towards achieving highly efficient perovskite devices, Nkele, A.C., Ike, I.S., Ezugwu, S., Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., International Journal of Energy Research, 2021, 45(2), pp. 1496–1516.
The use of nickel oxide as a hole transport material in perovskite solar cell configuration: Achieving a high performance and stable device, Nkele, A.C., Nwanya, A.C., Shinde, N.M., ...Shaikh, J.S., Ezema, F.I., International Journal of Energy Research, 2020, 44(13), pp. 9839–9863.
Cd doped Ba (NO3)2 nanoparticle as broadband solar absorber in thin film organic solar cell, Kesinro, O.R., Boyo, A.O., Hamed, M.S.G., ...Kasinathan, K., Mola, G.T., Polymer Composites, 2020, 41(4), pp. 1369–1375.
A study on the effects of varying concentrations on the properties of ytterbium-doped cobalt selenide thin films, Ikhioya, I.L., Nkele, A.C., Ezema, S.N., Maaza, M., Ezema, F., Optical Materials, 2020, 101, 109731.
The effect of indium doping on photovoltaic properties of chemically synthesized zinc oxide thin-film electrodes, Tyona, M.D., Jambure, S.B., Osuji, R.U., ...Lokhande, C.D., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, 2020, 24(2), pp. 313–320.
Optical absorption and electron dynamics in reduced graphene oxide nanostructured porphyrin for active solar cell layers, Bakour, A., Bajjou, O., Khenfouch, M., ...Wéry, J., Faulques, E., Materials Today, 2020, 20, pp. 91–95.
A study on solution deposited CuSCN thin films: Structural, electrochemical, optical properties, Ezealigo, B.N., Nwanya, A.C., Simo, A., ...Reddy, M.V., Ezema, F.I., Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 13(1), pp. 346–356.
Magnetic and optical properties of electrodeposited nanospherical copper doped nickel oxide thin films, Ijeh, R.O., Nwanya, A.C., Nkele, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 2019, 113, pp. 233–239.
Method to control the optical properties: Band gap energy of mixed halide Organolead perovskites, Ezealigo, B.N., Nwanya, A.C., Ezugwu, S., ...Ejikeme, P., Ezema, F.I., Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 13(1), pp. 988–997.
On the alloying and strain effects of divacancy energy level in n-type Si1 - XGex, Mamor, M., Bouziane, K., Maaza, M., Journal of Applied Physics, 2019, 126(23), 235707.
Investigating the properties of nano nest-like nickel oxide and the NiO/Perovskite for potential application as a hole transport material, Nkele, A.C., Nwanya, A.C., Nwankwo, N.U., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Advances in Natural Sciences: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, 2019, 10(4), 045009.
Novel approach to enhance light absorption of porphyrin/graphene oxide composites by pH and concentration modification for energy applications, Bajjou, O., Bakour, A., Khenfouch, M., ...Maaza, M., Faulques, E., Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2019, 1292(1), 012017.
Efficient control of band gap energy and optical properties of titania thin films for solar cell applications, Ike, P.O., Ezugwu, S., Chikwenze, R., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Optik, 2019, 191, pp.1–9.
Structural, optical and electrochemical properties of SILAR-deposited zirconiumdoped cadmium oxide thin films, Nkele, A.C., Nwanya, A.C., Nwankwo, N.U., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(9), 096439.
ZnO:CNT assisted charge transport in PTB7:PCBM blend organic solar cell, Oseni, S.O., Kaviyarasu, K., Maaza, M., ...Pellicane, G., Mola, G.T., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018, 748, pp. 216–222.
PH and concentration effect on the optical absorption properties of Sn(V) tetrakis (4-pirydyl) porphyrin functionalized graphene oxide, Bajjou, O., Bakour, A., Khenfouch, M., ...Maaza, M., Faulques, E., Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2018, 984(1), 012004.
Synthesis and opto-structural characterization of reduced graphene oxide and meso-tetrakis(4-phenylsulfonic-acid) porphyrin composites, Bajjou, O., Bakour, A., Khenfouch, M., ...Maaza, M., Faulques, E., Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2018, 29(10), pp. 8594–8600.
Charge Carrier Dynamics and pH Effect on Optical Properties of Anionic and Cationic Porphyrin–Graphene Oxide Composites, Bajjou, O., Bakour, A., Khenfouch, M., ...Maaza, M., Faulques, E., Journal of Electronic Materials, 2018, 47(5), pp. 2897–2904.
Synthesis of Ru doped hematite nanorods for application as photo-anode material in a photoelectrochemical cell (PEC), Ndlangamandla, C.L., Bharuth-Ram, K., Ngom, B.D., Maaza, M., Hyperfine Interactions, 2017, 238(1), 47.
Structural and photoelectrochemical properties of p-Cu2O nano-surfaces prepared by oxidizing copper sheets with a slow heating rate exhibiting the highest photocurrent and H2 evaluation rate, Liyanaarachchi, U.S., Fernando, C.A.N., Foo, K.L., Hashim, U., Maza, M., Chinese Journal of Physics, 2015, 53(2), 040803.
Dye-sensitized solar cell with natural gel polymer electrolytes and f-MWCNT as counter-electrode, Nwanya, A.C., Amaechi, C.I., Ekwealor, A.B.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Philosophical Magazine, 2015, 95(13), pp. 1490–1498.
Porphyrin nanorods-polymer composites for solar radiation harvesting applications, Mongwaketsi, N.P., Kotsedi, L., Nuru, Z.Y., ...Garab, G., Maaza, M., Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, 2014, 18(12), pp. 1145–1156.
Fabrication and capacitive characteristics of conjugated polymer composite ppolyaniline/n-WO3 heterojunction, Amaechi, C.I., Asogwa, P.U., Ekwealor, A.B.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2014, 117(3), pp. 1589–1598.
Graphene for the Elaboration of Nanocomposite Films for Optoelectronic Applications, Khenfouch, M., Baitoul, M., Maaza, M., Graphene Optoelectronics: Synthesis, Characterization, Properties, and Applications, 2014, 9783527336340, pp. 41–62.
Effect of annealing on the properties of chemical bath deposited CdS buffer layer of CIS solar cells, Ezema, F.I., Kayama, Y., Amaechi, I.C., ...Malik, M., Sugiyama, M., Chalcogenide Letters, 2014, 11(12), pp. 629–638.
Polypyrrole/graphene nanocomposite: High conductivity and low percolation threshold, Khamlich, S., Barzegar, F., Nuru, Z.Y., ...Manyala, N., Maaza, M., Synthetic Metals, 2014, 198, pp. 101–106.
Laser beam deflectometry and C60 polymerized nanorods dynamics by surface interdiffusion, Mtshali, Ch., Hamidi, D., Kerdja, T., ...Haneda, H., Maaza, M., Optics Communications, 2012, 285(15), pp. 3272–3275.
Physical origin of third order non-linear optical response of porphyrin nanorods, Mongwaketsi, N., Khamlich, S., Pranaitis, M., ...Sparrow, R., Maaza, M., Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2012, 134(2-3), pp. 646–650.
Synthesis and characterization of porphyrin nanotubes/rods for solar radiation harvesting and solar cells, Mongwaketsi, N., Khamlich, S., Klumperman, B., Sparrow, R., Maaza, M., Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2012, 407(10), pp. 1615–1619.
Nonlinear photonics properties of porphyrins nanocomposites and self-assembled porphyrins, Maaza, M., Mongwaketsi, N., Genene, M., ...Sahraoui, B., Hamidi, D., Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, 2012, 16(7-8), pp. 985–995.
Photo-electrochemical studies of chemically deposited nanocrystalline mesoporous n-type TiO2 thin films for dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) using simple synthesized azo dye, Ezema, C.G., Nwanya, A.C., Ezema, B.E., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2016, 122(4), 435.
Titanium oxide nanocoating on a titanium thin film deposited on a glass substrate, Kotsedi, L., Nuru, Z.Y., Eaton, S.M., ...Ramponi, R., Maaza, M., Thin Solid Films, 2016, 603, pp. 446–451.
Experimental and theoretical studies of the solid-state performance of electrodeposited Yb2O3/As2Se3 nanocomposite films, Whyte, G.M., Awada, C., Offor, P.O., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 855, 157324.
A study on the effects of varying concentrations on the properties of ytterbium-doped cobalt selenide thin films, Ikhioya, I.L., Nkele, A.C., Ezema, S.N., Maaza, M., Ezema, F., Optical Materials, 2020, 101, 109731.
Effective ammonia detection using n-ZnO/p-NiO heterostructured nanofibers, Lokesh, K., Kavitha, G., Manikandan, E., ...Jayachandran, M., Maaza, M., IEEE Sensors Journal, 2016, 16(8), pp. 2477–2483, 7378875.
SDG3 oriented: Publications directly correlated to Health application
V- Nanomaterials for Health Applications
First principle simulation of coated hydroxychloroquine on Ag, Au and Pt nanoparticles, Morad, R., Akbari, M., Rezaee, P., ...Maaza, M., Jamshidi, Z., Nature Scientific Reports, 2021, 11(1), 2131.
Isolation and characterization of chitosan from Ugandan edible mushrooms, Nile perch scales and banana weevils for biomedical applications, Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D.K., Wampande, E.M., ...Ejobi, F., Kirabira, J.B., Nature Scientific Reports, 2021, 11(1), 4116.
CdO/CdCO3 nanocomposite physical properties and cytotoxicity against selected breast cancer cell lines, Lefojane, R.P., Sone, B.T., Matinise, N., ...Maaza, M., Sekhoacha, M.P., Nature Scientific Reports, 2021, 11(1), 30.
The effects of low level laser therapy on both HIV-1 infected and uninfected TZM-bl cells, Lugongolo, M.Y., Manoto, S.L., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Journal of Biophotonics, 2017, 10(10), pp. 1335–1344.
Sageretia thea (Osbeck.) mediated synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles and its biological applications, Khalil, A.T., Ovais, M., Ullah, I., ...Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., Nanomedicine, 2017, 12(15), pp. 1767–1789.
Temperature effect on CuO nanoparticles: Antimicrobial activity towards bacterial strains, George, A., Raj, D.M.A., Raj, A.D., ...Maaza, M., Kaviyarasu, K., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2020, 21, 100761.
Calcination induced PEG-Ni-ZnO nanorod composite and its biomedical applications, Aisida, S.O., Batool, A., Khan, F.M., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2020, 255, 123603.
First principle study of silver nanoparticle interactions with antimalarial drugs extracted from Artemisia annua plant, Akbari, M., Morad, R., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2020, 22(11), 331.
Femtosecond laser assisted photo-transfection and differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells, Thobakgale, L., Manoto, S., Ombinda Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2018, 10492, 1049205.
Label-free detection of HIV-1 infected cells via integration of optical tweezers and photoluminescence spectroscopy, Lugongolo, M.Y., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Noto, L.L., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2018, 10501, 105011G.
Phyto-fabricated Cr2O3nanoparticle for multifunctional biomedical applications, Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Nanomedicine, 2020, 15(17), pp. 1653–1669.
Promising antiviral, antimicrobial and therapeutic properties of green nanoceria, Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Nanomedicine, 2020, 15(5), pp. 467–488.
Biopolymeric nanocomposite scaffolds for bone tissue engineering applications – A review, Christy, P.N., Basha, S.K., Kumari, V.S., ...Al-Dhabi, N.A., Ignacimuthu, S., Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, 2020, 55, 101452.
A study on titanium dioxide nanoparticles synthesized from titanium isopropoxide under SILAR-induced gel method: Transition from anatase to rutile structure, Nkele, A.C., Chime, U.K., Asogwa, L., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 2020, 112, 107705.
Electrical resistivity, magnetic properties and thermoelectric power factor of the polycrystalline compound CeCu4In: Effect of La dilution, Bashir, A.K.H., Kaviyarasu, K., Sackey, J., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2020, 18, 100413.
Biomass mediated multi layered NaNixCo1−xO2 (x = 0.4) and α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles for aqueous sodium ion battery, Nwanya, A.C., Ndipingwi, M.M., Ikpo, C.O., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2020, 858, 113809.
Thermal valorisation extracts of selected agro-waste for human pathogen antibacterial NiO nanoparticles synthesis, Razanamahandry, L.C., Nwanya, A.C., Bashir, A.K.H., ...Ezema, F., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019, 36, pp. 559–565.
Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation of fungal biofilm using amino-functionalized mesoporous silica-rose bengal nanoconjugate against Candida albicans, Paramanantham, P., Antony, A.P., Sruthil Lal, S.B., ...Maaza, M., Kaviyarasu, K., Scientific African, 2018, 1, e00007.
Biosynthesis of pure hematite phase magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles using floral extracts of Callistemon viminalis (bottlebrush): their physical properties and novel biological applications, Hassan, D., Khalil, A.T., Saleem, J., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, 2018, 46(sup1), pp. 693–707.
In vitro cholinesterase enzymes inhibitory potential and in silico molecular docking studies of biogenic metal oxides nanoparticles, Khalil, A.T., Ayaz, M., Ovais, M., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Inorganic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 2018, 48(9), pp. 441–448.
In vitro cytocompatibility of chitosan/PVA/methylcellulose – Nanocellulose nanocomposites scaffolds using L929 fibroblast cells, Kanimozhi, K., Khaleel Basha, S., Sugantha Kumari, V., Kaviyarasu, K., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2018, 449, pp. 574–583.
Photocatalytic decomposition effect of erbium doped cerium oxide nanostructures driven by visible light irradiation: Investigation of cytotoxicity, antibacterial growth inhibition using catalyst, Maria Magdalane, C., Kaviyarasu, K., Raja, A., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2018, 185, pp. 275–282.
Antibacterial, magnetic, optical and humidity sensor studies of β-CoMoO4 - Co3O4 nanocomposites and its synthesis and characterization, Mobeen Amanulla, A., Jasmine Shahina, S.K., Sundaram, R., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2018, 183, pp. 233–241.
Sageretia thea (Osbeck.) modulated biosynthesis of NiO nanoparticles and their in vitro pharmacognostic, antioxidant and cytotoxic potential, Khalil, A.T., Ovais, M., Ullah, I., ...Hassan, D., Maaza, M., Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine and Biotechnology, 2018, 46(4), pp. 838–852.
Hydrothermal synthesis of cobalt-doped vanadium oxides: Antimicrobial activity study, Simo, A., Drah, M., Sibuyi, N.R.S., ...Meyer, M., Maaza, M., Ceramics International, 2018, 44(7), pp. 7716–7722.
Surface plasmon resonance as a biosensing technique for possible development of a point of care diagnostic tool, Malabi, R., Manoto, S., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Optics InfoBase Conference Papers, 2018, Part F114-FIO 2018
Eco-friendly synthesis, characterization, in vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activity of silver nanoparticle-mediated Selaginella myosurus aqueous extract, Kedi, P.B.E., Meva, F.E., Kotsedi, L., ...Dongmo, A.B., Maaza, M., International Journal of Nanomedicine, 2018, 13, pp. 8537–8548.
Synthesis, humidity sensing, photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties of thin film nanoporous PbWO4-WO3 nanocomposites, Arularasu, M.V., Sundaram, R., Maria Magdalane, C., ...Mola, G.T., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanostructures, 2017, 7(1), pp. 47–56.
Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera extract and their biomedical applications: Cytotoxicity effect of nanoparticles against HT-29 cancer cells, Ezhilarasi, A.A., Vijaya, J.J., Kaviyarasu, K., ...Ayeshamariam, A., Kennedy, L.J., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2016, 164, pp. 352–360.
Antiproliferative effects on human lung cell lines A549 activity of cadmium selenide nanoparticles extracted from cytotoxic effects: Investigation of bio-electronic application, Kaviyarasu, K., Kanimozhi, K., Matinise, N., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Materials Science and Engineering C, 2017, 76, pp. 1012–1025.
In vitro cytotoxicity effect and antibacterial performance of human lung epithelial cells A549 activity of Zinc oxide doped TiO2 nanocrystals: Investigation of bio-medical application by chemical method, Kaviyarasu, K., Geetha, N., Kanimozhi, K., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Materials Science and Engineering C, 2017, 74, pp. 325–333.
Synthesis of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) for anticancer activities (MCF 7 breast and A549 lung cell lines) of the crude extract of Syzygium aromaticum, Venugopal, K., Rather, H.A., Rajagopal, K., ...Bhaskar, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2017, 167, pp. 282–289.
Efficient femtosecond driven SOX 17 delivery into mouse embryonic stem cells: Differentiation study, Thobakgale, L., Manoto, S.L., Lemboumba, S.O., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2017, 10068, 100681U.
Could low level laser therapy and highly active antiretroviral therapy lead to complete eradication of HIV-1 in vitro?, Lugongolo, M.Y., Manoto, S.L., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2017, 10075, 100750B.
Targeted femtosecond laser driven drug delivery within HIV-1 infected cells: In-vitro studies, Maphanga, C., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Manoto, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2017, 10062, 1006205.
Pros and cons of characterising an optical translocation setup, Maphanga, C., Malabi, R., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2017, 10062, 100621A.
Phototransfection of mouse embryonic stem cells with plasmid DNA using femtosecond laser pulses, Thobakgale, L., Manoto, S.L., Ombinda Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2017, 10062, 1006206.
In-vitro photo-translocation of antiretroviral drug delivery into TZMbl cells, Malabi, R., Manoto, S., Ombinda-Lemboumba, S., Maaza, M., Mthunzi-Kufa, P., Progress in Biomedical Optics and Imaging - Proceedings of SPIE, 2017, 10062, 1006204.
Facile synthesis of ferromagnetic Ni doped CeO 2 nanoparticles with enhanced anticancer activity, Abbas, F., Jan, T., Iqbal, J., ...Naqvi, M.S.H., Malik, M., Applied Surface Science, 2015, 357, pp. 931–936.
Structural, Raman and optical characteristics of Sn doped CuO nanostructures: A novel anticancer agent, Jan, T., Iqbal, J., Farooq, U., ...Ahmad, I., Malik, M., Ceramics International, 2015, 41(10), pp. 13074–13079.
Synthesis and characterization of ZnO-CuO nanocomposites powder by modified perfume spray pyrolysis method and its antimicrobial investigation, Saravanakkumar, D., Sivaranjani, S., Kaviyarasu, K., ...Jayachandran, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Semiconductors, 2018, 39(3), 033001.
Quantum confinement of lead titanate nanocrystals by wet chemical method, Kaviyarasu, K., Manikandan, E., Nuru, Z.Y., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 649, pp. 50–53.
Investigation on the structural properties of CeO2 nanofibers via CTAB surfactant, Kaviyarasu, K., Manikandan, E., Nuru, Z.Y., Maaza, M., Materials Letters, 2015, 160, pp. 61–63, 19297.
Synthesis and characterization studies of MgO:CuO nanocrystals by wet-chemical method, Kaviyarasu, K., Maria Magdalane, C., Anand, K., Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Spectrochimica Acta - Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 2015, 142, pp. 405–409.
SDG11 oriented: Publications correlated to green air conditioning for Smart Cities
VI- Nanomaterials for Smart Windows & Green Air conditioning
VO2-based active tunable emittance thermochromic flexible coatings, Numan, N., Mabakachaba, B., Simo, A., Nuru, Z., Maaza, M., Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 2020, 37(11), pp. C45–C49.
Submicronic VO2-PVP composites coatings for smart windows applications and solar heat management, Madida, I.G., Simo, A., Sone, B., ...Thema, F.T., Maaza, M., Solar Energy, 2014, 107, pp. 758–769.
Optical limiting in pulsed laser deposited VO2 nanostructures, Maaza, M., Hamidi, D., Simo, A., ...Chaudhary, A.K., Kana Kana, J.B., Optics Communications, 2012, 285(6), pp. 1190–1193.
Phase transition in a single VO2 nano-crystal: Potential femtosecond tunable optoelectronic nano-gating, Maaza, M., Simo, A., Itani, B.M., ...Doyle, T.B., Luk'Yanchuk, I., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2014, 16(5), 2397.
Competitive growth texture of pulsed laser deposited vanadium dioxide nanostructures on a glass substrate, Ngom, B.D., Chaker, M., Diallo, A., ...Beye, A.C., Maaza, M., Acta Materialia, 2014, 65, pp. 32–41.
Thermochromic VO2 on Zinnwaldite Mica by pulsed laser deposition, Mathevula, L., Ngom, B.D., Kotsedi, L., ...Ghouti, M., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2014, 314, pp. 476–480.
Preparation, characterization and properties of sputtered electrochromic and thermochromic devices, Sella, C., Maaza, M., Nemraoui, O., ...Renard, N., Sampeur, Y., Surface and Coatings Technology, 1998, 98(1-3), pp. 1477–1482.
High substrate temperature induced anomalous phase transition temperature shift in sputtered VO2 thin films, Kana Kana, J.B., Ndjaka, J.M., Ngom, B.D., ...Knoesen, D., Maaza, M., Optical Materials, 2010, 32(7), pp. 739–742.
Thermally tunable optical constants of vanadium dioxide thin films measured by spectroscopic ellipsometry, Kana Kana, J.B., Ndjaka, J.M., Vignaud, G., Gibaud, A., Maaza, M., Optics Communications, 2011, 284(3), pp. 807–812.
From phonon confinement to phonon splitting in flat single nanostructures: A case of VO 2@V 2O 5 core-shell nano-ribbons, Mwakikunga, B.W., Maaza, M., Hillie, K.T., ...Malwela, T., Sideras-Haddad, E., Vibrational Spectroscopy, 2012, 61, pp. 105–111.
Time-based investigation of the growth of VO 2(B) micro-and nanostructures on vanadium by hydrothermal synthesis, Sone, B.T., Benoit, R., Zongo, S., Bucher, R., Maaza, M., Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2012, 136(2-3), pp. 358–370.
Direct synthesis of pure radiative VO2 (M) plate like structures via hydrothermolysis at low temperature, Simo, A., Edomwonyi-Otu, L.C., Madjoe, R., Maaza, M., Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings, 2012, 1406, pp. 23–28.
Functional nanostructured oxides, Maaza, M., Ngom, B.D., Achouri, M., Manikandan, K., Vacuum, 2015, 114, pp. 172–187.
Thermochromic Properties of VO2-PVP Composite Coatings, Madiba, I.G., Simo, A., Sone, B., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2015, 2(7), pp. 4006–4018.
Irradiation of tin doped indium oxide thin films using 1 MeV protons, Amolo, G.O., Maaza, M., Comins, J.D., McLachlan, D.S., Derry, T.E., Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 2001, 155(1-4), pp. 183–187.
Induced structural damages by He+ irradiation in conducting transparent indiumtin oxide thin films, Maaza, M., Nemraoui, O., Beye, A.C., Sella, C., Derry, T., Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, 2006, 90(1), pp. 111–119.
17•Surface plasmon resonance tunability in Au-VO2 thermochromic nano-composites, Maaza, M., Nemraoui, O., Sella, C., Beye, A.C., Gold Bulletin, 2005, 38(3), pp. 100–106.
Thermal induced tunability of surface plasmon resonance in Au-VO2 nanophotonics, Maaza, M., Nemraoui, O., Sella, C., Beye, A.C., Baruch-Barak, B., Optics Communications, 2005, 254(1-3), pp. 188–195.
Thermochromic VO2 thin films synthesized by rf-inverted cylindrical magnetron sputtering, Kana, J.B.K., Ndjaka, J.M., Ateba, P.O., ...Beye, A.C., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2008, 254(13), pp. 3959–3963.
Roughness effect on the lithium diffusivity in WO3 thin films, Maaza, M., Gorenstein, A., Sella, C., ...Bohnke, O., Julien, C., Materials Research Society Symposium - Proceedings, 1995, 369, pp. 125–130.
Sm1xNdxNiO3thin films deposition by KrF laser ablation, Lafane, S., Kerdja, T., Abdelli-Messaci, S., Malek, S., Maaza, M., Materials Science Forum, 2009, 609, pp. 27–31.
Thermochromic nanocrystalline Au-VO2 composite thin films prepared by radiofrequency inverted cylindrical magnetron sputtering, Kana Kana, J.B., Ndjaka, J.M., Ngom, B.D., ...Knoesen, D., Maaza, M., Thin Solid Films, 2010, 518(6), pp. 1641–1647.
Plasma dynamics study by fast imaging and Sm 1-x Nd x NiO 3 thin film deposition, Lafane, S., Kerdja, T., Abdelli-Messaci, S., Malek, S., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2009, 256(5), pp. 1377–1381.
Synthesis and characterisation of Gd-doped BaTiO3 thin films prepared by laser ablation for optoelectronic applications, Fasasi, A.Y., Ngom, B.D., Kana-Kana, J.B., ...Theron, C., Buttner, U., Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2009, 70(10), pp. 1322–1329.
Laser-induced plasma study by fast imaging for Sm1-x Nd x NiO3 thin film deposition, Lafane, S., Kerdja, T., Abdelli-Messaci, S., Malek, S., Maaza, M., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2010, 98(2), pp. 375–383.
Structural evolution and epitaxial stabilisation of pulsed laser deposited Sm0.55Nd0.45NiO3 solid solution nanostructured films on undoped Si (1 0 0) and NdGaO3 substrates, Ngom, B.D., Madjoe, R., Fall, S., ...Maaza, M., Beye, A.C., Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2010, 71(5), pp. 722–729.
Optical activity of VO2 based nanophotonics, Maaza, M., Hamidi, D., Gibaud, A., Kana Kana, J.B., International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, 2011, 5970843.
The influence of plasma dynamics on the growth of Sm0.55Nd 0.45NiO3 solid solution during pulsed laser deposition, Ngom, B.D., Lafane, S., Dioum, A., ...Maaza, M., Beye, A.C., Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids, 2011, 72(11), pp. 1218–1224.
Active modulation of the optical absorption coefficient of sputtered VO2 nanostructure by external temperature stimuli, Kana Kana, J.B., Ngom, B.D., Maaza, M., Journal of Optics (India), 2014, 43(1), pp. 28–33.
Effect of substrate temperature on the structure and the metal-insulator transition in pulsed laser deposed VO2 films on soda lime glass, Diallo, A., Ndiaye, N.M., Ngom, B.D., ...Beye, A.C., Maaza, M., Journal of Optics (India), 2015, 44(1), pp. 36–44.
Electrochromic and electrochemical supercapacitive properties of Room Temperature PVP capped Ni(OH)2/NiO Thin Films, Nwanya, A.C., Offiah, S.U., Amaechi, I.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Electrochimica Acta, 2015, 171, pp. 128–141.
Hall Coefficient Determination and Electrical Properties of Chemical Bath Deposited n-WO3 Thin Films, Amaechi, I.C., Nwanya, A.C., Asogwa, P.U., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Electronic Materials, 2015, 44(4), pp. 1110–1115.
Complex impedance and conductivity of agar-based ion-conducting polymer electrolytes, Nwanya, A.C., Amaechi, C.I., Udounwa, A.E., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2015, 119(1), pp. 387–396.
Optical properties and dynamics excitation relaxation in reduced graphene oxide functionalized with nanostructured porphyrins, Khenfouch, M., Bajjou, O., Baïtoul, M., ...Maaza, M., Wery Venturini, J., Optical Materials, 2015, 42, pp. 479–483.
Electronic and optical properties of Mg-, F-doped and Mg-,F-codoped M1-VO2 via hybrid density functional calculations, Abdellaoui, I., Merad, G., Maaza, M., Abdelkader, H.S., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 658, pp. 569–575.
Thermally driven sign switch of static dielectric constant of VO2 thin film, Kana Kana, J.B., Vignaud, G., Gibaud, A., Maaza, M., Optical Materials, 2016, 54, pp. 165–169.
Selective crystallographic distortions induced by chromium doping in 1-D vanadium dioxide nanobelts, Habtemariam, A.B., Simo, A., Nuru, Y., Gibaud, A., Maaza, M., Materials Chemistry, and Physics, 2020, 250, 122749.
Effect of process parameters on the phase transition property of molybdenum doped vanadium dioxide nanorods, Habtemariam, A.B., Simo, A., Maaza, M., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2020, 126(1), 17.
Electrical tunability of surface tension of vertical graphene nanosheets, Akbari, M., Kamruddin, M., Morad, R., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, pp. 2291–2298.
Influence of C-implanted ions on the transition properties of VO2 thin films, Mabakachaba, B.M., Madiba, I.G., Khanyile, B.S., ...Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, pp. 2139–2146.
Effect of varying the vanadium thickness layer of V2O5/V/V2O5 film on its microstructural and thermochromic properties, Khanyile, B.S., Mtshali, C., Madiba, I.G., ...Moloi, S.J., Maaza, M., Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films, 2019, 37(5), 051511.
THz-induced Insulator-to-Metal Transition in Stacked VO2 Nano-slits, Kang, B.J., Gaumann, G., Numan, N., ...Maaza, M., Feurer, T., International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz, 2019, 2019-September, 8873912.
One-step hydrothermal synthesis and characterization of Mg/Mo co-doped VO2 nanorods, Habtemariam, A.B., Kabtamu, D.M., Maaza, M., SN Applied Sciences, 2019, 1(5), 413.
Effect of neutron irradiation on the structural, electrical and optical properties evolution of RPLD VO 2 films, Madiba, I.G., Émond, N., Chaker, M., ...Nkosi, M., Maaza, M., Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 2019, 443, pp. 25–30.
Facile growth of varied phases and morphologies of vanadium oxides nanostructures: Structural and electrical properties, Derkaoui, I., Khenfouch, M., Mothudi, B.M., ...Zorkani, I., Maaza, M., Superlattices and Microstructures, 2019, 127, pp. 11–19.
Shape control VO2 nanorods prepared by soft chemistry and electrochemical method, Simo, A., Sibanyoni, J., Fuku, X., ...Omorogbe, S., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2018, 446, pp. 145–150.
Microwave assisted growth of nanorods vanadium dioxide VO2 (R): Structural and electrical properties, Derkaoui, I., Khenfouch, M., Mothudi, B.M., ...Jorio, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2018, 984(1), 012006.
Effect of substrate temperature on thermochromic vanadium dioxide thin films sputtered from vanadium target, Madiba, I.G., Kotsedi, L., Ngom, B.D., Khanyile, B.S., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040002.
Phase transition study in strongly correlated VO2 based sensing systems, Simo, A., Kaviyarasu, K., Mwakikunga, B., ...Gibaud, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 2017, 216, pp. 23–32.
Structural and optical properties of hydrothermally synthesized vanadium oxides nanobelts, Derkaoui, I., Khenfouch, M., Elmokri, I., ...Jorio, A., Maaza, M., IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2017, 186(1), 012007.
Direct production of thermochromic VO2 thin film coatings by pulsed laser ablation, Maaza, M., Bouziane, K., Maritz, J., ...Frigerio, J.M., Every, M., Optical Materials, 2000, 15(1), pp. 41–45.
VO2 nanostructures based chemiresistors for low power energy consumption hydrogen sensing, Simo, A., Mwakikunga, B., Sone, B.T., ...Madjoe, R., Maaza, M., International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 2014, 39(15), pp. 8147–8157.
Room temperature volatile organic compound gas sensor based on vanadium oxide 1-dimension nanoparticles, Simo, A., Kaviyarasu, K., Mwakikunga, B., Mokwena, M., Maaza, M., Ceramics International, 2017, 43(1), pp. 1347–1353.
Growth and characterization of V2O5 thin film on conductive electrode, Mola, G.T., Arbab, E.A.A., Taleatu, B.A., ...Ahmad, I., Maaza, M., Journal of Microscopy, 2017, 265(2), pp. 214–221.
Resonant photoemission spectroscopy of gamma irradiated VO2 films, Madiba, I.G., Braun, A., Émond, N., ...Khanyile, B.S., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2499–2503.
SDG12 oriented: Publications directly correlated to Green Process & Bio-engineering
VII- Nanomaterials by Green Process & Bio-Engineering
Structural, optical and photocatalytic applications of biosynthesized NiO nanocrystals, Diallo, A., Kaviyarasu, K., Ndiaye, S., ...Rajendran, V., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2018, 11(2), pp. 166–175.
Molecular dynamics and bio-synthesis of phoenix dactylifera mediated Mn3O4 nanoparticles: Electrochemical application, Sackey, J., Akbari, M., Morad, R., ...Matinise, N., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 854, 156987.
Biogenic synthesis enhanced structural, morphological, magnetic and optical properties of zinc ferrite nanoparticles for moderate hyperthermia applications, Aisida, S.O., Ali, A., Oyewande, O.E., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2021, 23(2), 47.
Synthesis of new pyridines with sulfonamide moiety: via a cooperative vinylogous anomeric-based oxidation mechanism in the presence of a novel quinoline-based dendrimer-like ionic liquid, Torabi, M., Yarie, M., Zolfigol, M.A., ...Maaza, M., Msagati, T.A.M., RSC Advances, 2021, 11(5), pp. 3143–3152.
Bio-synthesised black α-Cr2O3 nanoparticles; experimental analysis and density function theory calculations, Sackey, J., R. Morad, Bashir, A.K.H., ...C.Kaonga,, Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2021, 850, 156671.
Electrochemical properties of Euphorbia pulcherrima mediated copper oxide nanoparticles, Sackey, J., Nwanya, A.C., Bashir, A.K.H., ...Coetsee, E., Maaza, M., Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2020, 244, 122714.
Bio-inspired Single Phase Monteponite CdO Nanoparticles via Natural Extract of Phoenix roebelenii Palm Leaves, Aldeen, T.S., Mohamed, H.E.A., Maaza, M., Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 2020, 30(11), pp. 4691–4701.
Green synthesis of CuFeS2 nanoparticles using mimosa leaves extract for photocatalysis and supercapacitor applications, Nsude, H.E., Nsude, K.U., Whyte, G.M., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2020, 22(11), 352.
Date pits extracts assisted synthesis of magnesium oxides nanoparticles and its application towards the photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue, Sackey, J., Bashir, A.K.H., Ameh, A.E., ...Kaonga, C., Maaza, M., Journal of King Saud University - Science, 2020, 32(6), pp. 2767–2776.
Impact of Cu doping on ZnO nanoparticles phyto-chemically synthesized for improved antibacterial and photocatalytic activities, Okeke, I., Agwu, K., Ubachukwu, A., Maaza, M., Ezema, F., Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 2020, 22(9), 272.
Structural, Morphological and Biological Features of ZnO Nanoparticles Using Hyphaene thebaica (L.) Mart. Fruits Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Dhlamini, M.S., Maaza, M., Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, 2020, 30(8), pp. 3241–3254.
Bio-redox potential of Hyphaene thebaica in bio-fabrication of ultrafine maghemite phase iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3 NPs) for therapeutic applications, Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Materials Science and Engineering C, 2020, 112, 110890.
Biosynthesis and characterization of CaZrO3 nanoparticles via hyphaene thebaica: effect of preparation method on morphology, electrical, and dielectric properties, Hkiri, K., Mohamed, H.E.A., Ben Salem, M., ...Maaza, M., Zouaoui, M., Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, 2020, 31(13), pp. 10018–10030.
Phyto-fabricated Cr2O3nanoparticle for multifunctional biomedical applications, Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Nanomedicine, 2020, 15(17), pp. 1653–1669.
Zea mays lea silk extract mediated synthesis of nickel oxide nanoparticles as positive electrode material for asymmetric superbattery, Nwanya, A.C., Ndipingwi, M.M., Ikpo, C.O., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2020, 822, 153581.
Investigation of electrochemical performance, optical and magnetic properties of NiFe2O4 nanoparticles prepared by a green chemistry method, Bashir, A.K.H., Matinise, N., Sackey, J., ...Ezema, F.I., Maaza, M., Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 2020, 119, 114002.
Bio-inspired encapsulation and functionalization of iron oxide nanoparticles for biomedical applications, Aisida, S.O., Akpa, P.A., Ahmad, I., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., European Polymer Journal, 2020, 122, 109371.
On the Use of Moringa Oleifera Leaves Extract for the Biosynthesis of NiO and ZnO Nanoparticles, Ngom, I., Ndiayea, N.M., Bakayoko, A.F.M., Ngom, B.D., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, 5(21-22), pp. 1145–1155.
Bio-inspired Nickel Oxides Nanoscale Synthesis by using Peel of Citrus Sinensis, Fall, A., Mayedwa, N., Bcher, R., Ngom, B.D., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, 5(21-22), pp. 1157–1166.
Biosynthesized CuO nano-platelets: Physical properties & enhanced thermal conductivity nanofluidics, Sone, B.T., Diallo, A., Fuku, X.G., Gurib-Fakim, A., Maaza, M., Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 13(1), pp. 160–170.
Electrochemical properties of green synthesised Zinc oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles, Welegergs, G.G., Gebretinsae, H.G., Akoba, R., ...Nuru, Z.Y., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, 5(21-22), pp. 1103–1112.
Physical properties, biological applications and biocompatibility studies on biosynthesized single phase cobalt oxide (Co3O4) nanoparticles via Sageretia thea (Osbeck.), Khalil, A.T., Ovais, M., Ullah, I., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 13(1), pp. 606–619.
Investigation of structural and optical properties of biosynthesized Zincite (ZnO) nanoparticles (NPs) via an aqueous extract of Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) leaves, Noukelag, S.K., Mohamed, H.E.A., Moussaa, B., ...Arendse, C.J., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, pp. 2349–2358.
Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) in Powder and in Thin Film using Corn Husk Extract via Green Chemistry, Bakayoko, M., Fall, A., Ngom, I., ...Tall, P.D., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2020, 5(21-22), pp. 1083–1093.
Bio-inspired iron oxide nanoparticles using Psidium guajava aqueous extract for antibacterial activity, Madubuonu, N., Aisida, S.O., Ahmad, I., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2020, 126(1), 72.
Biogenic synthesis of iron oxide nanorods using Moringa oleifera leaf extract for antibacterial applications, Aisida, S.O., Madubuonu, N., Alnasir, M.H., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Applied Nanoscience (Switzerland), 2020, 10(1), pp. 305–315.
Bioinspired synthesis of pure massicot phase lead oxide nanoparticles and assessment of their biocompatibility, cytotoxicity and in-vitro biological properties, Khalil, A.T., Ovais, M., Ullah, I., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 13(1), pp. 916–931.
Floral extracts-mediated green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles and their diverse pharmacological evaluations, Sani, A., Hassan, D., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 2020.
Investigation of electrochemical performance of the biosynthesized α-Fe2O3 nanorods, Bashir, A.K.H., Mayedwa, N., Kaviyarasu, K., ...Ezema, F.I., Maaza, M., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 17, 100345.
Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticle using Prunus dulcis (Almond Gum) for antimicrobial and supercapacitor applications, Theophil Anand, G., Renuka, D., Ramesh, R., ...Maaza, M., Kaviyarasu, K., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 17, 100376.
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles using bitter leave (Veronica amygdalina) for antibacterial activities, Aisida, S.O., Ugwu, K., Akpa, P.A., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 17, 100359.
Biogenic synthesis and antibacterial activity of controlled silver nanoparticles using an extract of Gongronema Latifolium, Aisida, S.O., Ugwu, K., Akpa, P.A., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Materials Chemistry and Physics, 2019, 237, 121859.
Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles from Hyphaene thebaica fruits and their in vitro pharmacognostic potential, Mohamed, H.E.A., Afridi, S., Khalil, A.T., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(10), 1050C9.
Physiochemical properties and novel biological applications of Callistemon viminalis-mediated α-Cr2O3 nanoparticles, Hassan, D., Khalil, A.T., Solangi, A.R., ...Shinwari, Z.K., Maaza, M., Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2019, 33(8), e5041.
Structural, optical and Mössbauer investigation on the biosynthesized α-Fe2O3: Study on different precursors, Bashir, A.K.H., Furqan, C.M., Bharuth-Ram, K., ...Tchokonté, M.B.T., Maaza, M., Physica E: Low-Dimensional Systems and Nanostructures, 2019, 111, pp. 152–157.
Synthesis of graphene sheets from graphite flake mediated with extracts of various indigenous plants from Madagascar, Andrianiaina, H., Razanamahandry, L.C., Sackey, J., ...Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019, 36, pp. 553–558.
Green synthesis of zin tin oxide (ZnSnO3) nanoparticles using Aspalathus Linearis natural extracts: Structural, morphological, optical and electrochemistry study, Mayedwa, N., Mongwaketsi, N., Khamlich, S., ...Matinise, N., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2018, 446, pp. 250–257.
Green synthesis of nickel oxide, palladium and palladium oxide synthesized via Aspalathus linearis natural extracts: physical properties & mechanism of formation, Mayedwa, N., Mongwaketsi, N., Khamlich, S., ...Matinise, N., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2018, 446, pp. 266–272.
Green synthesis of novel zinc iron oxide (ZnFe 2 O 4 ) nanocomposite via Moringa Oleifera natural extract for electrochemical applications, Matinise, N., Kaviyarasu, K., Mongwaketsi, N., ...Mayedwa, N., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2018, 446, pp. 66–73.
Green synthesis of BiVO4 nanorods via aqueous extracts of Callistemon viminalis, Mohamed, H.E.A., Sone, B.T., Fuku, X.G., Dhlamini, M.S., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040004.
Synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by a green process and the investigation of their physical properties, Nethavhanani, T., Diallo, A., Madjoe, R., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040007.
Structural, optical and photocatalytic applications of biosynthesized NiO nanocrystals, Diallo, A., Kaviyarasu, K., Ndiaye, S., ...Rajendran, V., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2018, 11(2), pp. 166–175.
43•An electrochemically active green synthesized polycrystalline NiO/MgO catalyst: Use in photo-catalytic applications, Fuku, X., Matinise, N., Masikini, M., Kasinathan, K., Maaza, M., Materials Research Bulletin, 2018, 97, pp. 457–465.
Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles by Adansonia Digitata Leaves Dye Extract: Structural and Physical Properties, Kane, A.O., Ngom, B.D., Sakho, O., ...Manyala, N., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2487–2497.
Acalypha indica–mediated green synthesis of ZnO nanostructures under differential thermal treatment: Effect on textile coating, hydrophobicity, UV resistance, and antibacterial activity, Karthik, S., Siva, P., Balu, K.S., ...Rajendran, V., Maaza, M., Advanced Powder Technology, 2017, 28(12), pp. 3184–3194.
Bioreduction potentials of dried root of Zingiber officinale for a simple green synthesis of silver nanoparticles: Antibacterial studies, Judith Vijaya, J., Jayaprakash, N., Kombaiah, K., ...V.M., M.-A., Maaza, M., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2017, 177, pp. 62–68.
Biosynthesis of iron oxide (Fe2O3) nanoparticles via aqueous extracts of Sageretia thea (Osbeck.) and their pharmacognostic properties, Khalil, A.T., Ovais, M., Ullah, I., ...Khan Shinwari, Z., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2017, 10(4), pp. 186–201.
Green palladium and palladium oxide nanoparticles synthesized via Aspalathus linearis natural extract, Ismail, E., Khenfouch, M., Dhlamini, M., Dube, S., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2017, 695, pp. 3632–3638.
Magnetic behavior of biosynthesized Co3O4 nanoparticles, Diallo, A., Doyle, T.B., Mothudi, B.M., ...Rajendran, V., Maaza, M., Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2017, 424, pp. 251–255.
Punicalagin Green Functionalized Cu/Cu2O/ZnO/CuO Nanocomposite for Potential Electrochemical Transducer and Catalyst, Fuku, X., Kaviyarasu, K., Matinise, N., Maaza, M., Nanoscale Research Letters, 2016, 11(1), 386.
Green synthesis of NiO nanoparticles using Moringa oleifera extract and their biomedical applications: Cytotoxicity effect of nanoparticles against HT-29 cancer cells, Ezhilarasi, A.A., Vijaya, J.J., Kaviyarasu, K., ...Ayeshamariam, A., Kennedy, L.J., Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology, 2016, 164, pp. 352–360.
CeO2 nanoparticles green synthesis by Hibiscus Sabdariffa flower extract: Main physical properties, Thovhogi, N., Diallo, A., Gurib-Fakim, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 647, pp. 392–396.
Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles by Aspalathus linearis: Structural & optical properties, Diallo, A., Ngom, B.D., Park, E., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 646, pp. 425–430.
Green synthesis of Monteponite CdO nanoparticles by Agathosma betulina natural extract, Thema, F.T., Beukes, P., Gurib-Fakim, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 646, pp. 1043–1048, 34548.
Sm2O3 nanoparticles green synthesis via Callistemon viminalis' extract, Sone, B.T., Manikandan, E., Gurib-Fakim, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 650, pp. 357–362, 34968.
Green synthesis of Co3O4 nanoparticles via Aspalathus linearis: Physical properties, Diallo, A., Beye, A.C., Doyle, T.B., Park, E., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2015, 8(3-4), pp. 30–36.
Green synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles via Agathosma betulina natural extract, Thema, F.T., Manikandan, E., Dhlamini, M.S., Maaza, M., Materials Letters, 2015, 161, pp. 124–127.
Artemisia herba-alba Asso eco-friendly reduced few-layered graphene oxide nanosheets: Structural investigations and physical properties, Khenfouch, M., Minnis Ndimba, R., Diallo, A., ...Srinivasu, V.V., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2016, 9(2), pp. 122–131.
Physical properties of CdO nanoparticles synthesized by green chemistry via Hibiscus Sabdariffa flower extract, Thovhogi, N., Park, E., Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Gurib-Fakim, A., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 655, pp. 314–320.
Physical & electrochemical properties of green synthesized bunsenite NiO nanoparticles via Callistemon Viminalis' extracts, Sone, B.T., Fuku, X.G., Maaza, M., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2016, 11(10), pp. 8204–8220.
Green biosynthesis of ruthenium oxide nanoparticles on nickel foam as electrode material for supercapacitor applications, Ismail, E., Khamlich, S., Dhlamini, M., Maaza, M., RSC Advances, 2016, 6(90), pp. 86843–86850.
Single-phase α-Cr2O3nanoparticles’ green synthesis using Callistemon viminalis’ red flower extract, Sone, B.T., Manikandan, E., Gurib-Fakim, A., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2016, 9(2), pp. 85–90.
Single phase Bunsenite NiO nanoparticles green synthesis by Agathosma betulina natural extract, Thema, F.T., Manikandan, E., Gurib-Fakim, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 657, pp. 655–661.
Luminescent Eu2O3 nanocrystals by Aspalathus linearis ' extract: Structural and optical properties, Diallo, A., Mothudi, B.M., Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanophotonics, 2016, 10(2), 026010.
ZnO nanoparticles via Moringa oleifera green synthesis: Physical properties & mechanism of formation, Matinise, N., Fuku, X.G., Kaviyarasu, K., Mayedwa, N., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2017, 406, pp. 339–347.
Facile formulation of starch-silver-nanoparticle encapsulated dichlorvos and chlorpyrifos for enhanced insecticide delivery, Ihegwuagu, N.E., Sha'Ato, R., Tor-Anyiin, T.A., ...Sone, B., Maaza, M., New Journal of Chemistry, 2016, 40(2), pp. 1777–1784.
SDG9 oriented: Publications directly correlated to gas sensing & Environment
VIII- Nanomaterials for Gas Sensing & Environment
Electrocatalytic effect of polyvinyl pyrrolidone capped platinum nanoparticles electrodeposited on platinum electrode for ammonia oxidation, Mayedwa, N., Matinise, N., Mongwaketsi, N., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040008.
Self-assembled micro-/nanostructured WO3 thin films by aqueous chemical growth and their applications in H2 and CO2 sensing, Sone, B.T., Nkosi, S.S., Nkosi, M.M., ...Swart, H.C., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040003.
Gas sensing behaviour of cerium oxide and magnesium aluminate composites, Nithyavathy, N., Rajendran, V., John Berchmans, L., ...Krithika, S., Arunmetha, S., Bulletin of Materials Science, 2017, 40(4), pp. 667–682.
Strain and grain size of TiO2 nanoparticles from TEM, Raman spectroscopy and XRD: The revisiting of the Williamson-Hall plot method, Kibasomba, P.M., Dhlamini, S., Maaza, M., ...Rayan, D.A., Mwakikunga, B.W., Results in Physics, 2018, 9, pp. 628–635.
Large-scale synthesis of coiled-like shaped carbon nanotubes using bi-metal catalyst, Krishna, V.M., Somanathan, T., Manikandan, E., Umar, A., Maaza, M., Applied Nanoscience (Switzerland), 2018, 8(1-2), pp. 105–113.
Phase transition study in strongly correlated VO2 based sensing systems, Simo, A., Kaviyarasu, K., Mwakikunga, B., ...Gibaud, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Electron Spectroscopy and Related Phenomena, 2017, 216, pp. 23–32.
Synthesis, characterization and gas-sensing properties of SILAR deposited ZnO-CdO nano-composite thin film, A.C. Nwanya, P.R. Deshmukh, R.U.Osuji, M. Maaza, C.D. Lokhande, F. I. Ezema, Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical, 2015, 206, pp. 671–678.
Electronic thermal conductivity, thermoelectric properties and supercapacitive behaviour of conjugated polymer nanocomposite (polyaniline-WO3) thin film, Amaechi, I.C., Nwanya, A.C., Ekwealor, A.B.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., EPJ Applied Physics, 2015, 69(3), 30901.
Synthesis and hydrogen gas sensing properties of pure NiS and Au-coated NiS, Linganiso, E.C., Mwakikunga, B.W., Mhlanga, S.D., ...Sone, B.T., Maaza, M., Proceedings of IEEE Sensors, 2012, 6411342.
Synthesis and structural characterization of tungsten trioxide nanoplatelet containing thin films prepared by Aqueous Chemical Growth, Sone, B.T., Sithole, J., Bucher, R., ...Iwuoha, E., Maaza, M., Thin Solid Films, 2012, 522, pp. 164–170.
Synthesis and characterization of graphene thin films via hummers method, Thema, F.T., Dikio, E.D., Moloto, M.J., ...Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Technical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI Nanotech 2012, 2012, pp. 13–16.
Temperature-dependent growth mode of W-doped ZnO nanostructures, Ngom, B.D., Chaker, M., Manyala, N., ...Maaza, M., Beye, A.C., Applied Surface Science, 2011, 257(14), pp. 6226–6232.
Simonkolleite nano-platelets: Synthesis and temperature effect on hydrogen gas sensing properties, Sithole, J., Ngom, B.D., Khamlich, S., ...Nemutudi, R., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2012, 258(20), pp. 7839–7843.
SDG13 oriented: Publications directly correlated to low energy consumption
IX- Nanophosphors for Low Energy Consumption
Combustion synthesis and luminescent properties of Eu3+- activated cheap red phosphors, Ekambaram, S., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2005, 395(1-2), pp. 132–134.
Synthesis of lamp phosphors: Facile combustion approach, Ekambaram, S., Patil, K.C., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2005, 393(1-2), pp. 81–92.
Enhanced visible photoluminescent and structural properties of ZnO/KIT-6 nanoporous materials for white light emitting diode (w-LED) application, Sathyaseelan, B., Manikandan, E., Sivakumar, K., Kennedy, J., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 651, pp. 479–482.
Optical properties of biosynthesized nanoscaled Eu2O3 for red luminescence applications, Mohamed, H.E.A., Hkiri, K., Khenfouch, M., ...Henini, M., Maaza, M., Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 2020, 37(11), pp. C73–C79.
Effect of temperature on the morphological, structural and optical properties of electrodeposited Yb-doped ZrSe2 thin films, Ikhioya, I.L., Nkele, A.C., Okoro, C.F., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Optik, 2020, 220, 165180.
Calcination Effect on the Photoluminescence, Optical, Structural, and Magnetic Properties of Polyvinyl Alcohol Doped ZnFe2O4 Nanoparticles, Aisida, S.O., Ahmad, I., Zhao, T.-K., Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B: Physics, 2020, 59(5), pp. 295–308.
The characteristics and wettability response of spray-synthesized ZnS films complexed with glycine, Offor, P.O., Whyte, G.M., Otung, F.U., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 16, pp. 157–163.
Structural, morphological and optical properties of spray-formed silver-doped zinc sulphide thin films, Offor, P.O., Whyte, G.M., Ezekoye, V.A., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Optik, 2019, 185, pp. 519–528.
Role of metallic dopants on the properties of copper (1) iodide nanopod-like structures, Nkele, A.C., Chime, U.K., Nwanya, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Vacuum, 2019, 161, pp. 306–313.
Influence of cadmium precursor concentrations on the structural, optical and electrochemical impedance properties of CdZnS thin films, Offiah, S.U., Agbogu, A.N.C., Nwanya, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Vacuum, 2019, 160, pp. 246–254.
A study of the temperature effect on photoluminescence of the P3HT/MWNT nanocomposites, Bakour, A., Bajjou, O., Baitoul, M., ...Maaza, M., Faulques, E., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019, 36, pp. 549–552.
Properties of nanostructured ZnO thin films synthesized using a modified aqueous chemical growth method, Apeh, O.O., Chime, U.K., Agbo, S., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Materials Research Express, 2019, 6(5), 056406
Syntheses and characterization of ZnS thin films prepared by resistive heating technique, Nimrah, S., Honey, S., Bhatti, M.T., ...Maaza, M., Ahmad, I., Surface Review and Letters, 2018, 25(4), 1850080
Photoluminescence and dynamics of excitation relaxation in graphene oxide porphyrin nanorods composite, Khenfouch, M., Wéry, J., Baïtoul, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Luminescence, 2014, 145, pp. 33–37.
Morphological and crystallographic properties of rare earth oxides coatings deposited by double dual beam-PLD, Khamlich, S., Ngom, B.D., Kotsedi, C.K., ...Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Surface Review and Letters, 2014, 21(1), 1450001.
2 MeV proton irradiation effects on ZnO single crystal, Sechogela, T., Kotsedi, L., Nkosi, M., ...Bharuth-Ram, K., Maaza, M., Surface Review and Letters, 2014, 21(1), 1450012.
White photoluminescence from a grown ZnO /graphene hybrid nanostructure, Khenfouch, M., Baïtoul, M., Maaza, M., Optical Materials, 2012, 34(8), pp. 1320–1326.
ZnO nano-discs by lyophilization process: Size effects on intrinsic luminescence, Ngom, B.D., Mpahane, T., Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2016, 656, pp. 758–763.
Luminescent MoS2Quantum Dots with Tunable Operating Potential for Energy Enhanced Aqueous Supercapacitors, Panchu, S.J., Raju, K., Swart, H.C., ...Henini, M., Moodley, M.K., American Chemical Society ACS Omega, 2021.
Instability of magnetization and resistivity in La0.5Ca0.5Mn1-xAlxO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.025) ceramic manganites, Zarifi, M., Kameli, P., Nouraddini, M.I., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2019, 792, pp. 1095–1101.
Room-temperature synthesis and optical properties of nanostructured Ba-Doped ZnO thin films, Okorieimoh, C.C., Chime, U., Nkele, A.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Superlattices and Microstructures, 2019, 130, pp. 321–331.
Photoluminescence quenching and structure of nanocomposite based on graphene oxide layers decorated with nanostructured porphyrin, Bajjou, O., Mongwaketsi, P.N., Khenfouch, M., ...Maaza, M., Venturini, J.W., Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology, 2015, 5(1), pp. 1–6.
Raman study of graphene/nanostructured oxides for optoelectronic applications, Khenfouch, M., Baïtoul, M., Maaza, M., Optical Materials, 2013, 36(1), pp. 27–30.
Synthesis and characterization of graphene thin films by chemical reduction of exfoliated and intercalated graphite oxide, Thema, F.T., Moloto, M.J., Dikio, E.D., ...Maaza, M., Khenfouch, M., Journal of Chemistry, 2013, 150536.
X- Functional Nanomaterial by Biomimicry
Comprehensive analysis of retroreflection in Papilio crino Fabricius, 1792 wings, Sackey, J., Dompreh, K.A., Maaza, M., IET Nanobiotechnology, 2020, 14(3), pp. 198–201.
Comparative study on nanostructured order-disorder in the wing eyespots of the giant owl butterfly, Caligo memnon, Sackey, J., Berthier, S., Maaza, M., Beuvier, T., Gibaud, A., IET Nanobiotechnology, 2018, 12(7), pp. 951–955.
Investigation of the morphological cell structures and their optical significances of Aeshna cyanea, Sackey, J., Nuru, Z.Y., Mlungisin, N., Maaza, M., IET Nanobiotechnology, 2019, 13(8), pp. 857–859.
Comprehensive optical study of the dragonfly Aeshna cyanea transparent wing, Dompreh, K.A., Eghan, M.J., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Optics Communications, 2013, 297, pp. 176–181.
Structural characterization of Papilio kotzebuea (Eschscholtz 1821) butterfly wings, Sackey, J., Nuru, Z.Y., Berthier, S., Maaza, M., American Institute of Physics Procs., 2018, 1962, 040010.
Multi-scale Assembly in Nano-scaled Sepia Melanin Natural Dye, Mbonyiryivuze, A., Nuru, Z.Y., Kotsedi, L., ...Park, E., Maaza, M., Materials Today, 2015, 2(7), pp. 3988–3997.
Daphne mucronata-mediated phytosynthesis of silver nanoparticles and their novel biological applications, compatibility and toxicity studies, Shah, A., Lutfullah, G., Ahmad, K., Khalil, A.T., Maaza, M., Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, 2018, 11(3), pp. 318–333.
Characterization of mechanically reinforced electrospun dextrin-polyethylene oxide sub-microfiber mats, Rodríguez-Zamora, P., Peña-Juárez, M.C., Cedillo-Servín, G., ...Maaza, M., VeraGraziano, R., Polymer Engineering and Science, 2019, 59(9), pp. 1778–1786.
Synthesis and characterizations of rutile-TiO2 nanoparticles derived from chitin for potential photocatalytic applications, Nwankwo, U., Bucher, R., Ekwealor, A.B.C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Vacuum, 2019, 161, pp. 49–54.
Fabrication of Monodispersed Needle-Sized Hollow Core Polystyrene Microspheres, Omorogbe, S.O., Ikhuoria, E.U., Ifijen, H.I., ...Aigbodion, A., Maaza, M., Minerals, Metals and Materials Series, 2019, pp. 155–164.
Raspberry-like and other hexagonal close-packed morphologies of P(St-MMA-AA) particles obtained from different emulsifiers for photonic applications, Ikhuoria, E.U., Omorogbe, S.O., Sone, B.T., ...Khamlich, S., Maaza, M., Journal of Modern Optics, 2018, 65(15), pp. 1817–1826.
Performance analysis of spectral responses of a.cepa peel dyesensitized solar cells to liquid electrolytes, Abodunrin, T., Boyo, A., Usikalu, M., ...Nuru, Z., Maaza, M., International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology, 2018, 9(8), pp. 1813–1820.
Wettability Property in Natural Systems: A Case of Flying Insects, Sackey, J., Sone, B.T., Dompreh, K.A., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2697–2703.
Nanostructured Characterization of Papilio demoleus Linnaeus Butterfly Wings, Sackey, J., Prevost, P., Dompreh, K.A., Maaza, M., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(42-43), pp. 2689–2696.
Bioinspired shape controlled antiferromagnetic Co3O4 with prism like-anchored octahedron morphology: A facile green synthesis using Manihot esculenta Crantz extract, Ikhuoria, E.U., Omorogbe, S.O., Sone, B.T., Maaza, M., Science and Technology of Materials, 2018.
Theoretical study of electromagnetic transport in Lepidoptera Danaus plexippus wing scales, Sackey, J., Dompreh, K.A., Mothudi, B., Maaza, M., Heliyon, 2018, 4(1), e00502.
Natural Dyes for Photonics Applications, Maaza, M., Novel Plant Bioresources: Applications in Food, Medicine and Cosmetics, 2014, 9781118460610, pp. 479–493.
Electrochromism in self-assembled porous thin films of hexagonal tungsten trioxide microspheres prepared by aqueous chemical growth, Sone, B.T., Mailu, S.N., Malwela, T., ...Iwuoha, E.I., Maaza, M., International Journal of Electrochemical Science, 2014, 9(6), pp. 2867–2881.
Z-scan and optical limiting properties of Hibiscus Sabdariffa dye, Diallo, A., Zongo, S., Mthunzi, P., ...Soboyejo, W., Maaza, M., Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics, 2014, 117(3), pp. 861–867.
Effect of wrapped carbon nanotubes on optical properties, morphology, and thermal stability of electrospun poly(vinyl alcohol) composite nanofibers, Diouri, N., Baitoul, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanomaterials, 2013, 2013, 949108.
Concentration dependent optical properties of porphyrins in nafion matrix, Tessema, G., Hailu, G., Maaza, M., Journal of Nonlinear Optical Physics and Materials, 2011, 20(2), pp. 175–182.
Synthesis and characterization of electrospun poly(ethylene oxide)/europium doped yttrium orthovanadate (PEO/YVO4:Eu 3+) hybrid nanofibers, Chigome, S., Abiona, A.A., Ajao, J.A., ...Torto, N., Maaza, M., International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 2010, 59(11), pp. 863–872.
Synthesis and substrate-aided alignment of porphyrinated poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) electrospun nanofibers, Abiona, A.A., Chigome, S., Ajao, J.A., ...Osinkolu, G.A., Maaza, M., International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, 2010, 59(10), pp. 818–827.
Synthesis and characterization of cobalt chloride/poly(ethylene oxide) electrospun hybrid nanofibers, Abiona, A.A., Ajao, J.A., Chigome, S., ...Osinkolu, G.A., Maaza, M., Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, 2010, 55(2), pp. 235–241.
Electric-magnetic field-induced aligned electrospun poly (ethylene oxide) (PEO) nanofibers, Ajao, J.A., Abiona, A.A., Chigome, S., ...Osinko, Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 2008, 38(9), pp. 681–687.
The influence of electrospinning parameters on the structural morphology and diameter of electrospun nanofibers, Jacobs, V., Anandjiwala, R.D., Maaza, M., Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2010, 115(5), pp. 3130–3136.
Preparation and characterization of electrospun poly(2,5-dicyclohexylphenylene1,4-ethynylene) (C24H30) n /poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) hybrid nanofibers, Ajao, J.A., Abiona, A., Chigome, S., Kana Kana, J.B., Maaza, M., Journal of Materials Science, 2010, 45(3), pp. 713–718.
Ionic self-assembly of porphyrin nanostructures on the surface of charge-altered track-etched membranes, Mongwaketsi, N., Ndungu, P.G., Nechaev, A., Maaza, M., Sparrow, R., Journal of Porphyrins and Phthalocyanines, 2010, 14(5), pp. 446–451.
Effect of heat on the morphology and optical properties of porphyrin nanostructures, Egharevba, G.O., George, R.C., Maaza, M., Synthesis and Reactivity in Inorganic, Metal-Organic and Nano-Metal Chemistry, 2008, 38(9), pp. 681–687.
Nonlinear optical properties of poly(methyl methacrylate) thin films doped with Bixa Orellana dye, Zongo, S., Kerasidou, A.P., Sone, B.T., ...Maaza, M., Sahraoui, B., Applied Surface Science, 2015, 340, pp. 72–77.
Nonlinear optical properties of natural laccaic acid dye studied using Z-scan technique, Zongo, S., Sanusi, K., Britton, J., ...Maaza, M., Sahraoui, B., Optical Materials, 2015, 46, pp. 270–275.
Linear & nonlinear optical absorption characterization of natural laccaic acid dye, Zongo, S., Dhlamini, M.S., Kerasidou, A.P., ...Sahraoui, B., Maaza, M., Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics, 2015, 120(3), pp. 389–396.
Synthesis, characterization and femtosecond nonlinear saturable absorption behavior of copper phthalocyanine nanocrystals doped-PMMA polymer thin films, Zongo, S., Dhlamini, M.S., Neethling, P.H., ...Maaza, M., Sahraoui, B., Optical Materials, 2015, 50, pp. 138–143.
Analysis of the miscibility of Cd2+ ions in CaCO3, Sackey, J., Maaza, M., Ngillirabanga, J., Gibaud, A., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2019, 17, 100356.
Investigation of Nanostructures on the Crepuscular 'Eyespot' of the Caligo Memnon Nymphalidae Felder (1866) Butterfly, Sackey, J., Nuru, Z.Y., Berthier, S., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2015, 2(7), pp. 4125–4135.
XI- Nanomaterials as New Generation of Fertilizers
Optimised synthesis of ZnO-nano-fertiliser through green chemistry: Boosted growth dynamics of economically important L. esculentum, Jabeen, N., Maqbool, Q., Bibi, T., ...Maaza, M., Anwaar, S., IET Nanobiotechnology, 2018, 12(4), pp. 405–411.
Novel multifunctional of magnesium ions (Mg++) incorporated calcium phosphate nanostructures, Arul, K.T., Ramesh, M., Chennakesavan, C., ...Maaza, M., Henini, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2018, 730, pp. 31–35.
SDG17 oriented: Publications directly correlated to cooperation using large facilities
XII- Nanomaterials, Radiations Hardness & Large Facilities
Effects of low-dose γ-irradiation on the structural, morphological, and optical properties of fluorine-doped tin oxide thin films, Oryema, B., Jurua, E., Madiba, I.G., ...Sackey, J., Maaza, M., Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 2020, 176, 109077.
Structural and electrical properties of Mg-doped vanadium dioxide thin films via room-temperature ion implantation, Mabakachaba, B.M., Madiba, I.G., Kennedy, J., ...Arendse, C.J., Maaza, M., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2020, 20, 100590.
The role of polyethylene glycol on the microstructural, magnetic and specific absorption rate in thermoablation properties of Mn-Zn ferrite nanoparticles by sol–gel protocol, Aisida, S.O., Alnasir, M.H., Botha, S., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., European Polymer Journal, 2020, 132, 109739.
Modification in properties of Ni-NWs meshes by Ar+ ions beam irradiation, Honey, S., Asim, J., Ahmad, I., ...Maaza, M., Naseem, S., Materials Research Express, 2020, 7(6), 065008.
Matrix effect impact on measuring hardness of metals bombarded by accelerated ions using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Galmed, A.H., Steenkamp, C.M., Ahmed, I., ...Harith, M.A., Maaza, M., Journal of Laser Applications, 2020, 32(1), 012012
Effects of swift copper (Cu2+) ion irradiation on structural, optical and electrochemical properties of Co3O4-CuO-MnO2/GO nanocomposites powder, Obodo, R.M., Nwanya, A.C., Iroegbu, C., ...Maaza, M., Ezema, F.I., Advanced Powder Technology, 2020, 31(4), pp. 1728–1735.
Relativistic study on the scattering of electrons and positrons from atomic iron at energies 1 eV–10 keV, Hasan, R., Haque, M.M., Haque, A.K.F., ...Saha, B.C., Uddin, M.A., Molecular Physics, 2020, e1849838.
Bandgap engineering of TiO2 nanoparticles through MeV Cu ions irradiation, Ahmad, I., Usman, M., Zhao, T.-K., ...Ezema, F.I., Maaza, M., Arabian Journal of Chemistry, 2020, 13(1), pp. 3344–3350.
Proton-induced secondary electron emission from elemental solids over the energy domain 1 keV–1000 MeV, Haque, A.K.F., Haque, M.M., Sultana, S., ...Maaza, M., Uddin, M.A., Results in Physics, 2019, 15, 102519.
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) on geological materials: Relative hardness estimation, Panya Panya, S.N., Galmed, A.H., Maaza, M., Mothudi, B.M., Harith, M.A., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2019, 36, pp. 600–603.
Using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy to monitor the surface hardness of titanium samples bombarded by carbon ions, Galmed, A.H., Steenkamp, C., Ahmed, I., ...Harith, M.A., Maaza, M., Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics, 2018, 124(12), 225.
Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) on Geological Samples: Compositional Differentiation, Panya Panya, S.N., Galmed, A.H., Maaza, M., ...Harith, M.A., Kennedy, J., MRS Advances, 2018, 3(34-35), pp. 1969–1983.
Three dimensional characterization of laser ablation craters using high resolution X-ray computed tomography, Galmed, A.H., du Plessis, A., le Roux, S.G., ...Von Bergmann, H., Maaza, M., Spectrochimica Acta - Part B Atomic Spectroscopy, 2018, 139, pp. 75–82.
Electron-Impact Ionization Cross Sections for Inner L- and M-Subshells of Atomic Targets at Relativistic Energies, Haque, A.K.F., Maaza, M., Haque, M.M., ...Basak, A.K., Saha, B.C., Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 2018, 77, pp. 121–165.
A study of the critical minima and spin polarization in the elastic electron scattering by the lead atom, Haque, A.K.F., Haque, M.M., Hossain, M.S., ...Saha, B.C., Uddin, M.A., Journal of Physics Communications, 2018, 2(12), 125013.
Electron impact L-subshell &total L-shell ionization cross-sections of atoms (Z = 18-92), Patoary, M.A.R., Haque, A.K.F., Uddin, M.A., ...Haque, M.M., Maaza, M., Physica Scripta, 2018, 93(11), 115401.
Electrical resistivity, magnetic properties and thermoelectric power factor of the polycrystalline compound CeCu4In: Effect of La dilution, Bashir, A.K.H., Kaviyarasu, K., Sackey, J., Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Surfaces and Interfaces, 2020, 18, 100413.
Elastic scattering of e∓ by Na atoms, Hosain, M.E., Patoary, M.A.R., Haque, M.M., ...Maaza, M., Saha, B.C., Molecular Physics, 2018, 116(5-6), pp. 631–648.
Scattering of e ± from the neon isonuclear series over energy range 1 eV-0.5 GeVو Khandker, M.H., Haque, A.K.F., Maaza, M., Uddin, M.A., Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2020, 59, SHHA05.
Scattering of e± from N2 in the energy range 1 eV–10 keV, Khandker, M.H., Arony, N.T., Haque, A.K.F., ...Billah, M.M., Uddin, M.A., Molecular Physics, 2020, 118(14), e1699183.
Scattering of e ± from the neon isonuclear series over energy range 1 eV-0.5 GeV, Khandker, M.H., Haque, A.K.F., Maaza, M., Uddin, M.A., Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 2020, 59, SHHA05.
Matrix effect impact on measuring hardness of metals bombarded by accelerated ions using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy, Galmed, A.H., Steenkamp, C.M., Ahmed, I., ...Harith, M.A., Maaza, M., Journal of Laser Applications, 2020, 32(1), 012012.
Direct and indirect measurement of the magnetocaloric effect in the La0.5Ca0.5−xPbxMnO3 (0 ≤ x ≤ 0.2) manganites, Zarifi, M., Kameli, P., Raoufi, T., ...Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, 2020, 494, 165734.
Elastic scattering of e± by Cd, Hg, and Pb atoms at 1 eV ≤ Ei ≤ 1 GeV, Haque, M.M., Haque, A.K.F., Uddin, M.A., ...Basak, A.K., Saha, B.C., Advances in Quantum Chemistry, 2020.
Relativistic treatment of scattering of electrons and positrons by mercury atoms, Haque, M.M., Haque, A.K.F., Bhattacharjee, P.P., ...Maaza, M., Saha, B.C., Molecular Physics, 2019, 117(17), pp. 2303–2319.
Elastic scattering of electrons from the ions of argon isonuclear series, Khandker, M.H., Haque, A.K.F., Maaza, M., Uddin, M.A., Physica Scripta, 2019, 94(7), 075402.
E± ar scattering in the energy range 1eV≤Ei≤0.5GeV, Haque, M.M., Haque, A.K.F., Jakubassa-Amundsen, D.H., ...Saha, B.C., Uddin, M.A., Journal of Physics Communications, 2019, 3(4), 045011.
Electron impact secondary electron emissions from atomic and molecular solid targets, Haque, A.K.F., Uddin, M.A., Basak, A.K., ...Haque, M.M., Ismail Hossain, M., Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2017, 875(8), 072001.
Electron impact L and M-subshell ionization cross sections for atoms (14 ≤ Z ≤ 92) including the relativistic effects, Saha, B.C., Basak, A.K., Uddin, M.A., ...Ismail Hossain, M., Maaza, M., Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2017, 875(6), 052001.
Effects of gamma irradiations on reactive pulsed laser deposited vanadium dioxide thin films, Madiba, I.G., Émond, N., Chaker, M., ...Kotsedi, L., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2017, 411, pp. 271–278.
Nickel nanowires mesh fabricated by ion beam irradiation-induced nanoscale welding for transparent conducting electrodes, Honey, S., Ahmad, I., Madhuku, M., ...Maaza, M., Kennedy, J.V., Materials Research Express, 2017, 4(7), 075042.
Nanowires by Cu ion beam irradiation, Ishaq, A., Shehla, H., Ali, N.Z., ...Shahzad, N., Maaza, M., Materials Research Express, 2017, 4(7), 075055.
Electron impact secondary electron emissions from elemental and compound solids, Haque, A.K.F., Haque, M.M., Patoary, M.A.R., ...Maaza, M., Saha, B.C., Vacuum, 2017, 141, pp. 192–209.
The charge state distribution of B, C, Si, Ni, Cu and Au ions on 5 MV pelletron accelerator, Awais, A., Hussain, J., Usman, M., ...Ahmad, I., Maaza, M., Nuclear Science and Techniques, 2017, 28(5), 64.
Radiation hazard in soil from Ajaokuta North-central Nigeria, Usikalu, M.R., Rabiu, A.B., Oyeyemi, K.D., Achuka, J.A., Maaza, M., International Journal of Radiation Research, 2017, 15(2), pp. 219–224.
An analytical model for the electron impact K-shell ionization cross sections of atoms, Patoary, M.A.R., Haque, A.K.F., Hossain, M.I., ...Maaza, M., Saha, B.C., International Journal of Mass Spectrometry, 2017, 415, pp. 1–8.
Elastic scattering of electrons and positrons by cadmium atoms, Haque, A.K.F., Hossain, M.I., Uddin, M.A., ...Maaza, M., Saha, B.C., Molecular Physics, 2017, 115(5), pp. 566–578.
Electron impact ionization of individual sub-shells and total of L and M shells of atomic targets with Z = 38-92, Haque, A.K.F., Maaza, M., Uddin, M.A., ...Saha, B.C., Mahbub, M.S., Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, 2017, 50(5), 055005.
Electron impact stopping powers for elemental and compound media, Haque, A.K.F., Patoary, M.A.R., Uddin, M.A., ...Saha, B.C., Maaza, M., Vacuum, 2016, 132, pp. 123–129.
Differential elastic scattering cross sections of protons from Al in 2.4-4.8 MeV energy range, Kashif, S., Faisal, J.Q., Javeria, T., ...Ishaq, A., Maaza, M., Nuclear Science and Techniques, 2016, 27(2), 33.
Large scale silver nanowires network fabricated by MeV hydrogen (H+) ion beam irradiation, Honey, S., Naseem, S., Ishaq, A., ...Bhatti, M.T., Wan, D., Chinese Physics B, 2016, 25(4), 046105.
Influence of kilo-electron-volt oxygen ion irradiation on structural, electrical and optical properties of CdTe thin films, Honey, S., Thema, F.T., Bhatti, M.T., ...Naseem, S., Maaza, M., Surface Review and Letters, 2016, 23(1), 1550085.
Ion beam irradiation-induced nano-welding of Ag nanowires, Shehla, H., Ishaq, A., Khan, Y., ...Shahzad, N., Maaza, M., Micro and Nano Letters, 2016, 11(1), pp. 34–37.
Laser-produced Sm1−xNd xNiO3 plasma dynamic through Langmuir probe and ICCD imaging combined analysis, Ngom, B.D., Lafane, S., Abdelli-Messaci, S., Kerdja, T., Maaza, M., Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 2016, 122(1), pp. 1–7, 27.
Microwave-assisted synthesis of simonkolleite nanoplatelets on nickel foam graphene with enhanced surface area for high-performance supercapacitors, Khamlich, S., Mokrani, T., Dhlamini, M.S., Mothudi, B.M., Maaza, M., Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 2016, 461, pp. 154–161.
γ -Rays Irradiation Induced Structural and Morphological Changes in Copper Nanowires, Shehla, H., Thema, F.T., Ishaq, A., ...Wan, D., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanomaterials, 2016, 2016, 6134801.
Fabrication of Amorphous Silver Nanowires by Helium Ion Beam Irradiation, Shehla, H., Ali, A., Zongo, S., ...Naseem, S., Maaza, M., Chinese Physics Letters, 2015, 32(9), 096101.
Fabrication of a solar cell from silicon doped with aluminium, Kotsedi, L., Knoesen, D., Madjoe, R., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 651, pp. 121–125, 34989.
Protons irradiation induced coalescence of silver nanowires, Honey, S., Khan, S., Iqbal, J., ...Naseem, S., Malik, M., Current Nanoscience, 2015, 11(6), pp. 792–796.
Free standing diamond-like carbon thin films by PLD for laser based electrons/protons acceleration, Thema, F.T., Beukes, P., Ngom, B.D., Manikandan, E., Maaza, M., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 648, pp. 326–331.
Hybrid nanostructured thin-films by PLD for enhanced field emission performance for radiation micro-nano dosimetry applications, Manikandan, E., Kennedy, J., Kavitha, G., ...Panigrahi, B.K., Mudali, U.K., Journal of Alloys and Compounds, 2015, 647, pp. 141–145.
Carbon ions irradiation induced modifications in structural and electrical resistivity characteristics of ZrN thin films, Khan, S., Ahmed, I., Khalid, N., ...Waheed, A., Malik, M., Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, 2015, 39, pp. 530–535.
Proton-induced nanorod melting in a coating obtained from the pulsed laser ablation of W2B5 B4C., Tadadjeu Sokeng, I., Ngom, B.D., Cummings, F., ...Maaza, M., Van Zyl, R.R., Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 2015, 344, pp. 70–75.
Photoinduced electron spin resonance phenomenon in α -Cr2O3 nanospheres, Khamlich, S., Srinivasu, V.V., Konkin, A., ...Benyoussef, A., Maaza, M., Journal of Nanomaterials, 2015, 2015, 831065.
Temperature Dependent Electrical Resistance of Proton Irradiated and Nonirradiated C60 Micro-rods, Thovhogi, N., Mtshali, C., Kotsedi, L., Doyle, T., Maaza, M., Materials Today: Proceedings, 2015, 2(7), pp. 4053–4059.
MeV carbon ion irradiation-induced changes in the electrical conductivity of silver nanowire networks, Bari, B., Honey, S., Morgan, M., ...Naseem, S., Malik, M., Current Applied Physics, 2015, 15(5), pp. 642–647, 3894.
Nanoflower rod wire-like structures of dual metal (Al and Cr) doped ZnO thin films: Structural, optical and electronic properties, Manikandan, E., Murugan, V., Kavitha, G., Babu, P., Maaza, M., Materials Letters, 2014, 131, pp. 225–228.
Heavy ion elastic recoil detection analysis of Al x O y /Pt/Al x O y multilayer selective solar absorber, Nuru, Z.Y., Msimanga, M., Arendse, C.J., Maaza, M., Applied Surface Science, 2014, 298, pp. 176–181.
Radiation damage induced by swift heavy ions in TiO2 sol-gel films nanocrystalline, Hazem, R., Izerrouken, M., Sari, A., ...Belgaid, M., Boumaour, M., Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 2013, 304, pp. 16–22.
Peculiar surface size-effects in NaCl nano-crystals, Kana, N., Khamlich, S., Kana Kana, J.B., Maaza, M., Surface Review and Letters, 2013, 20(1), 1350001.
Structural investigation of 2 MeV proton-irradiated fullerene nanorods, Mtshali, C.B., Kotsedi, L., Ngom, B.D., ...Ndwandwe, O.M., Maaza, M., Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms, 2013, 296, pp. 22–25.
Photon-induced tunable and reversible wettability of pulsed laser deposited W-doped ZnO nanorods, Ngom, B.D., Sakho, O., Ndiaye, S., ...Maaza, M., Beye, A.C., EPJ Applied Physics, 2011, 55(2), 20501.
XRD and AFM study of radiation damage induced by swift heavy ions in Y 3Al5O12 single crystals, Izerrouken, M., Bucher, R., Meftah, A., Maaza, M., Radiation Effects and Defects in Solids, 2011, 166(7), pp. 513–521.
Optimization of electrospinning parameters for chitosan nanofibres, Jacobs, V., Patanaik, A., Anandjiwala, R.D., Maaza, M., Current Nanoscience, 2011, 7(3), pp. 396–401.
Micro-material handling employing e-beam generated topographies of copper and aluminium, Matope, S., van der Merwe, A.F., Nemutudi, R., Nkosi, M., Maaza, M., South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 2011, 22(2), pp. 175–188.
In situ monitoring by synchrotron radiation of the formation of ZnO nanoparticles by aqueous chemical growth, Fall, S., Konovalov, O., Maaza, M., Beye, A.C., Gibaud, A., Journal of Applied Crystallography, 2009, 42(5), pp. 815–819.
