Mai M. Khalaf
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View article: Synthesis and Evaluation of Sulfonamide-Containing Chalcones for Antibacterial Activity
Synthesis and Evaluation of Sulfonamide-Containing Chalcones for Antibacterial Activity Open
View article: Chemical characterization and evaluation of biological activities of exopolysaccharides extracted from Enterococcus faecalis in vitro and in vivo
Chemical characterization and evaluation of biological activities of exopolysaccharides extracted from Enterococcus faecalis in vitro and in vivo Open
View article: Development of Cotton Fabric Loaded with Ag@ZnONPs as a Promising Reusable Antimicrobial Microfilter for Degrading the Methylene Blue Dye from Highly Polluted Water
Development of Cotton Fabric Loaded with Ag@ZnONPs as a Promising Reusable Antimicrobial Microfilter for Degrading the Methylene Blue Dye from Highly Polluted Water Open
View article: Cotton Fabric Coated with Ag/ZnO/SiO2 for Methyl Orange Degradation and Bacterial Suppression in Water Treatment
Cotton Fabric Coated with Ag/ZnO/SiO2 for Methyl Orange Degradation and Bacterial Suppression in Water Treatment Open
View article: Pulmonary function in relation to muscle endurance and functional capacity in children with bronchial asthma
Pulmonary function in relation to muscle endurance and functional capacity in children with bronchial asthma Open
Background Bronchial asthma is a major global health concern among children. It poses a significant global public challenge, causing around 22.8 million years of life lost to disability and 495,100 asthma-related deaths. Objective The goal…
View article: Synthesis and Characterization of Octahedral Ni(II) and Cu(II) Complexes With Imidazole‐Based Ligands: Structural, DFT, and Molecular Docking, Enhanced Antimicrobial, and Anti‐Inflammatory Activity
Synthesis and Characterization of Octahedral Ni(II) and Cu(II) Complexes With Imidazole‐Based Ligands: Structural, DFT, and Molecular Docking, Enhanced Antimicrobial, and Anti‐Inflammatory Activity Open
This study presents the synthesis, characterization, and biological evaluation of novel Ni(II) and Cu(II) metal complexes formed with imidazoleacetic acid (IA) and an imidazole‐based ligand (IM). The novelty of this work lies in the develo…
View article: Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli clinical isolates in Thi-Qar, Iraq
Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of carbapenemase-producing Escherichia coli clinical isolates in Thi-Qar, Iraq Open
Background and Objectives: The emergence of carbapenem resistance in Escherichia coli (E. coli) poses an urgent threat. The study aims to assess carbapenem resistance and the presence of carbapenemase genes in E. coli clinical isolates fro…
View article: Exploration of Novel Nickel(II) and Copper(II)–Levofloxacin Mixed‐Ligand Complexes: Structural Study, DFT Insights, Molecular Docking, and In Vitro Bioactivity Assessment
Exploration of Novel Nickel(II) and Copper(II)–Levofloxacin Mixed‐Ligand Complexes: Structural Study, DFT Insights, Molecular Docking, and In Vitro Bioactivity Assessment Open
In this study, we combined NiCl 2 and CuCl 2 with levofloxacin (LEV) in the presence of 2,6‐di(1 H ‐pyrazol‐1‐yl)pyridine (DPP) to generate two novel NiLEVDPP and CuLEVDPP mixed‐ligand complexes. Evaluating their antibacterial, antifungal,…
View article: Corrosion Inhibition Effect of 2‐([(1E)‐(2‐hydroxyphenyl)methylene]amino) Benzoic Acid on Nickel in Sulfuric Acid: Electrochemical, Charge‐Discharge and Computational Studies
Corrosion Inhibition Effect of 2‐([(1E)‐(2‐hydroxyphenyl)methylene]amino) Benzoic Acid on Nickel in Sulfuric Acid: Electrochemical, Charge‐Discharge and Computational Studies Open
Ni‐based alloys have excellent corrosion resistance and are widely used in the petrochemical industry. In this study, the effect of sulfuric acid on the corrosion resistance of Ni was analyzed by electrochemical tests and theoretical studi…
View article: Advances in Phosphorus-Based Catalysts for Urea Electrooxidation: A Pathway to Sustainable Waste to Energy Conversion Through Electrocatalysis
Advances in Phosphorus-Based Catalysts for Urea Electrooxidation: A Pathway to Sustainable Waste to Energy Conversion Through Electrocatalysis Open
The electrocatalytic oxidation of urea has gained significant attention as a promising pathway for sustainable energy conversion and wastewater treatment that could address the dual goals of waste remediation and renewable energy generatio…
View article: Green Synthesis of Silver-Incorporated Rutile TiO2 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Carmine G Dye Pollutants
Green Synthesis of Silver-Incorporated Rutile TiO2 for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Ciprofloxacin and Carmine G Dye Pollutants Open
Developing sustainable TiO2-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation is an increasingly significant area of research. However, a limited understanding of the long-term ecological impact of these photocatalysts poses a barrier to …
View article: Two Octahedral Ni(II) and Cu(II) Mixed‐Ligand Complexes Incorporating 2,6‐Di(1H‐Pyrazol‐1‐yl)Pyridine and 4,4′‐Bipyridine: Synthesis, Characterization, <i>In Vitro</i> Bioactivity, and Molecular Docking Exploration
Two Octahedral Ni(II) and Cu(II) Mixed‐Ligand Complexes Incorporating 2,6‐Di(1H‐Pyrazol‐1‐yl)Pyridine and 4,4′‐Bipyridine: Synthesis, Characterization, <i>In Vitro</i> Bioactivity, and Molecular Docking Exploration Open
This study focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and evaluation of NiBIDP and CuBIDP mixed‐ligand complexes. Synthesized with high yields in ethanol‐based solutions, these complexes demonstrate exceptional stability and non‐hygroscop…
View article: Synthesis, Characterization, and Therapeutic Potential of Novel Schiff Base Metal Complexes: Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes Based 2‐[(2‐Chloroquinolin‐3‐yl)methylidene]aminobenzenethiol (CQAT)
Synthesis, Characterization, and Therapeutic Potential of Novel Schiff Base Metal Complexes: Nickel(II) and Copper(II) Complexes Based 2‐[(2‐Chloroquinolin‐3‐yl)methylidene]aminobenzenethiol (CQAT) Open
This research focused on the design and comprehensive characterization of two novel transition metal complexes derived from the symmetrical Schiff base 2‐[(2‐chloroquinolin‐3‐yl)methylidene]aminobenzenethiol (CQAT), coordinated with nickel…
View article: Development and Characterization of Microfilter Based on Cellulosic Cotton Fabrics Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles for Congo Red Dye Degradation and Disinfecting Pathogenic Bacteria from Contaminated Water
Development and Characterization of Microfilter Based on Cellulosic Cotton Fabrics Decorated with Silver Nanoparticles for Congo Red Dye Degradation and Disinfecting Pathogenic Bacteria from Contaminated Water Open
To tackle the intense concern about low-priced drinking water point-of-use techniques, cotton fabric (CF) microfilters (MF) loaded with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were utilized to degrade the carcinogenic Congo red (CR) dye as well as de…
View article: Modification of microfiltration process using cellulosic fabric treated with zinc oxide nanoparticles as a pioneering gravity-driven filter for biofouling mitigation in water purification
Modification of microfiltration process using cellulosic fabric treated with zinc oxide nanoparticles as a pioneering gravity-driven filter for biofouling mitigation in water purification Open
This study aims to functionalize scoured cotton fabrics (SCF) with zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs). The functionalized SCF was used to prevent microbial growth on solid surfaces and eliminate harmful pathogens in water during the filtrat…
View article: Green chemistry approach for rapid synthesis of indol-3-yl-4H-pyran derivatives, biological assessments, and toxicological activities against Cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora)
Green chemistry approach for rapid synthesis of indol-3-yl-4H-pyran derivatives, biological assessments, and toxicological activities against Cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora) Open
From diverse or indole-3-carbaldehyde, certain unique indol-3-yl-4H-pyran derivatives were generated by condensing with different nucleophiles. IR, 1HNMR, and elemental studies have all confirmed their chemical structures. The green cataly…
View article: Biomolecular probe-encapsulated into polysaccharide nanofibrous membrane for determination of ammonia
Biomolecular probe-encapsulated into polysaccharide nanofibrous membrane for determination of ammonia Open
Exposure to high ammonia concentration can cause lung damages, burns to throat, nose, eyes, and respiratory tract, and can even cause death. Herein, we reported the development of colorimetric cellulose acetate nanofibers (CANF) to functio…
View article: Designing, Characterization, DFT, Biological Effectiveness, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Novel Fe(III), Co(II), and Cu(II) Complexes Based on 4-Hydroxy-2<i>H</i>-pyrano[3,2-<i>c</i>]quinoline-2,5(6<i>H</i>)-dione
Designing, Characterization, DFT, Biological Effectiveness, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Novel Fe(III), Co(II), and Cu(II) Complexes Based on 4-Hydroxy-2<i>H</i>-pyrano[3,2-<i>c</i>]quinoline-2,5(6<i>H</i>)-dione Open
The main target of the current framework is the designing and synthesizing of novel iron(III), cobalt(II), and cupper(II) complex compounds emanating from bioactive nucleus, 4-hydroxy-2H-pyrano[3,2-c]quinoline-2,5(6H)-dione ligand, …
View article: New Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) mixed-ligand complexes: stractural, DFT, biological, and molecular docking studies
New Fe(III), Co(II), Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) mixed-ligand complexes: stractural, DFT, biological, and molecular docking studies Open
The primary objective of the current framework was to synthesize novel mononuclear 1:1:1 complexes involving FeLG, CoLG, NiLG, CuLG, and ZnLG, where the ligand (L) is identified as 4-[(4-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl)hydrazono]methylphe…
View article: New iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II) mixed-ligand complexes: Synthesis, structural, DFT, molecular docking and antimicrobial analysis
New iron(III), cobalt(II), nickel(II), copper(II), zinc(II) mixed-ligand complexes: Synthesis, structural, DFT, molecular docking and antimicrobial analysis Open
The present framework has as its goal the design and synthesis and characterization of new mononuclear 1:1:1 (M:L:Q) mixed-ligand complexes, including FeLQ, CoLQ, NiLQ, CuLQ, and ZnLQ. The "L," is the 4-[(4-oxo-4,5-dihydro-1,3-thiazol-2-yl…
View article: Functionalized Pyridines: Synthesis and Toxicity Evaluation of Potential Insecticidal Agents against <i>Aphis craccivora</i>
Functionalized Pyridines: Synthesis and Toxicity Evaluation of Potential Insecticidal Agents against <i>Aphis craccivora</i> Open
Using ultrasound technology instead of traditional methods, some pyridine derivatives were prepared by a simple procedure via a four-component reaction of different aromatic aldehydes, acetyl aryl, sodium alkoxide, and malononitrile, and a…
View article: Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial, Density Functional Theory, and Molecular Docking Studies of Novel Mn(II), Fe(III), and Cr(III) Complexes Incorporating 4-(2-Hydroxyphenyl azo)-1-naphthol (Az)
Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial, Density Functional Theory, and Molecular Docking Studies of Novel Mn(II), Fe(III), and Cr(III) Complexes Incorporating 4-(2-Hydroxyphenyl azo)-1-naphthol (Az) Open
This work synthesized three new CrAz2, MnAz2, and FeAz2 complexes and investigated them using IR, mass, UV spectroscopy, elemental analysis, conductivity and magnetic tests, and thermogravimetric analysis. …
View article: Corrosion mitigation characteristics of some novel organoselenium thiourea derivatives for acid pickling of C1018 steel via experimental and theoretical study
Corrosion mitigation characteristics of some novel organoselenium thiourea derivatives for acid pickling of C1018 steel via experimental and theoretical study Open
View article: Magnesium Ortho-Vanadate/Magnesium Oxide/Graphene Oxide Embedded through Cellulose Acetate-Based Films for Wound Healing Applications
Magnesium Ortho-Vanadate/Magnesium Oxide/Graphene Oxide Embedded through Cellulose Acetate-Based Films for Wound Healing Applications Open
A multifunctional nano-films of cellulose acetate (CA)/magnesium ortho-vanadate (MOV)/magnesium oxide/graphene oxide wound coverage was fabricated. Through fabrication, different weights of the previously mentioned ingredients were selecte…
View article: Green Synthesis of Novel Pyridines via One-Pot Multicomponent Reaction and Their Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation
Green Synthesis of Novel Pyridines via One-Pot Multicomponent Reaction and Their Anti-Inflammatory Evaluation Open
A functional and environmentally green procedure for the design of novel pyridine 5a-h and 7a-d derivatives through two pathways is presented. The first pathway is via a one-pot, four-component reaction of p<…
View article: Anticorrosion Evaluation of Novel Water-Soluble Schiff Base Molecules for C1018 Steel in CO<sub>2</sub>-Saturated Brine by Computational and Experimental Methodologies
Anticorrosion Evaluation of Novel Water-Soluble Schiff Base Molecules for C1018 Steel in CO<sub>2</sub>-Saturated Brine by Computational and Experimental Methodologies Open
In this work, three different derivatives of Schiff base, as mono- and di-Schiff bases, were successfully synthesized by the facile condensation of 2-aminopyridine, o-phenylenediamine, or 4-chloro-o-phenylenediamine with sodi…
View article: Chemical, surface, and thermal studies of mixed oxides cupric oxide (CuO), lanthanum oxide (La2O3), and graphene oxide for dye degradation from aqueous solution
Chemical, surface, and thermal studies of mixed oxides cupric oxide (CuO), lanthanum oxide (La2O3), and graphene oxide for dye degradation from aqueous solution Open
Mixed oxy-compositions are lately used for water treatment that might be exploited as photo-catalyst, and adsorptive materials for the disposal of water pollutants. Cupric oxide (CuO), lanthanum oxide (La2O3), and graphene oxide (GO)-based…
View article: Highly scalable synthesis of MoS2 thin films for carbon steel coatings: influence of synthetic route on the nanostructure and corrosion performance
Highly scalable synthesis of MoS2 thin films for carbon steel coatings: influence of synthetic route on the nanostructure and corrosion performance Open
Due to its numerous potential applications, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2; moly), one of the newly developing transition metals dichalcogenides (TMDCs), has exceptionally drawn high interest. Particularly in solution-based applications, MoS2 …
View article: Titanium Dioxide/Chromium Oxide/Graphene Oxide Doped into Cellulose Acetate for Medical Applications
Titanium Dioxide/Chromium Oxide/Graphene Oxide Doped into Cellulose Acetate for Medical Applications Open
Wound dressings have been designed based on cellulose acetate encapsulated with different concentrations of chromium oxide (Cr2O3) and titanium oxide (TiO2) with/without graphene oxide (GO). This study comprises the structural, morphologic…
View article: Recent Overview of Potent Antioxidant Activity of Coordination Compounds
Recent Overview of Potent Antioxidant Activity of Coordination Compounds Open
During recent decades, the complexation of organic ligands toward several metal ions of s-p and d-block has been applied as a plan to enhance its antioxidant performance. Due to their wide range of beneficial impacts, coordination compound…