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Abdala, Ahmed Professor
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- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
- Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering (Qatar), Texas A&M University at Qatar
Professor Abdala research focuses on development of advanced materials for energy and environmental applications based on polymers and nanomaterials, including polymer nanocomposites, functionalized graphene materials, anticorrosion coatings, polymeric membranes for gas separation and water treatment, and nanohybirds of metal/metal oxides and 2D carbon nanomaterials for catalysis, adsorption, energy storage, and thermoelectric materials. In addition, Dr. Abdala has research interests in applications of polymers and surfactants for EOR.
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Burton, N. D., Zarshenas, K., Somvanshi, C., Chekini, M., Grishkewich, N., Ghanbari, S., ... Pope, M. A.
(2024).
Unleashing the potential of scalable, high-water vapor permeance graphene oxide membranes using electrospun supports. 690, 122142-122142.
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Wahab, A., Karim, M. R., Al-Mubaddel, F. S., Alnaser, I. A., Will, G., & Abdala, A.
(2023).
Synergistic effect of sub-5nm Fe nanoparticles supported on nanoporous carbon for catalyzing hydrogen storage properties of Mg(BH4)2. Journal of Energy Storage.
73, 109206-109206.
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Ghouri, Z. K., Elsaid, K., Hughes, D. J., Nasef, M. M., Abdel-Wahab, A., & Abdala, A.
(2023).
Strong improvement of permeability and rejection performance of graphene oxide membrane by engineered interlayer spacing. 3(2), 100065-100065.
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Abdala, O., Nabeeh, A., Rehman, A., Abdel-Wahab, A., Hassan, M. K., & Abdala, A.
(2023).
Effect of Thermally Reduced Graphene on the Characteristics and Performance of Polysulfone Mixed Matrix Ultrafiltration Membranes. Membranes.
13(8), 747-747.
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Ali, M., Sobolciak, P., Krupa, I., & Abdala, A.
(2023).
Impact of the Processing-Induced Orientation of Hexagonal Boron Nitride and Graphite on the Thermal Conductivity of Polyethylene Composites. Polymers.
15(16), 3426-3426.
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Yerpude, S. T., Potbhare, A. K., Bhilkar, P., Rai, A. R., Singh, R. P., Abdala, A. A., ... Chaudhary, R. G.
(2023).
Biomedical,clinical and environmental applications of platinum-based nanohybrids: An updated review. 231(Pt 2), 116148-116148.
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Abdalla, O., Rehman, A., Nabeeh, A., Wahab, M. A., Abdel-Wahab, A., & Abdala, A.
(2023).
Enhancing Polysulfone Mixed-Matrix Membranes with Amine-Functionalized Graphene Oxide for Air Dehumidification and Water Treatment. 13(7), 678-678.
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Chaudhary, R. G., Sonkusare, V., Bhusari, G., Mondal, A., Potbhare, A., Juneja, H., Abdala, A., & Sharma, R.
(2023).
Preparation of mesoporous ThO2 nanoparticles: Influence of calcination on morphology and visible-light-driven photocatalytic degradation of indigo carmine and methylene blue. Environmental Research.
222, 115363-115363.
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Umekar, M. S., Bhusari, G. S., Bhoyar, T., Devthade, V., Kapgate, B. P., Potbhare, A. P., Chaudhary, R. G., & Abdala, A. A.
(2023).
Graphitic Carbon Nitride-based Photocatalysts for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants. Current Nanoscience.
19(2), 148-169.
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Ledade, P. V., Lambat, T. L., Gunjate, J. K., Mahmood, S. H., Das, S., Abdala, A. A., Chaudhary, R. G., & Banerjee, S.
(2023).
Synthesis of Oxygen and Nitrogen containing heterocycles using Zirconium Dioxide/Mixed Oxide Nanoparticles as Reusable Green Catalysts: A Comprehensive Update. Current Organic Chemistry.
27(3), 223-241.
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Badreldin, A., Elsaid, K., Wubulikasimu, Y., Youssef, K., Ghouri, Z. K., El Ghenymy, A., ... Abdel-Wahab, A.
(2022).
Direct Thermochemical CO2 Reduction to Reduced Graphene Oxide-like Nanomaterials: Implications for Environmental and Energy Storage and Conversion Applications. ACS Applied Nano Materials.
5(10), 14785-14797.
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Diraki, A., Mackey, H. R., McKay, G., & Abdala, A.
(2022).
Removal and Recovery of Dissolved Oil from High-Salinity Wastewater Using Graphene-Iron Oxide Nanocomposites. Applied Sciences.
12(19), 9414-9414.
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Usman, C., Mabrouk, A., & Abdala, A.
(2022).
Enhanced thermal conductivity of polyethylene nanocomposites with graphene, granulated graphene, graphene nanoplatelet, and their hybrids. International Journal of Energy Research.
46(8), 10218-10227.
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Ali, M., & Abdala, A.
(2022).
Large scale synthesis of hexagonal boron nitride nanosheets and their use in thermally conductive polyethylene nanocomposites. International Journal of Energy Research.
46(8), 10143-10156.
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Kamand, F. Z., Mehmood, B., Ghunem, R., Hassan, M. K., El-Hag, A., Al-Sulaiti, L., & Abdala, A.
(2022).
Self-Healing Silicones for Outdoor High Voltage Insulation: Mechanism, Applications and Measurements. Energies.
15(5), 1677-1677.
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Shoaib, M., Khan, S., Wani, O. B., Abdala, A., Seiphoori, A., & Bobicki, E. R.
(2022).
Modulation of soft glassy dynamics in aqueous suspensions of an anisotropic charged swelling clay through pH adjustment. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science.
606(Pt 1), 860-872.
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Balarak, D., Mahvi, A. H., Shahbaksh, S., Wahab, M. A., & Abdala, A.
(2021).
Adsorptive Removal of Azithromycin Antibiotic from Aqueous Solution by Azolla Filiculoides-Based Activated Porous Carbon. Nanomaterials.
11(12), 3281-3281.
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Abu-Nada, A., Abdala, A., & McKay, G.
(2021).
Isotherm and Kinetic Modeling of Strontium Adsorption on Graphene Oxide. Nanomaterials.
11(11), 2780-2780.
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Abdalla, O., Wahab, M. A., & Abdala, A.
(2021).
Fabrication of Graphene Oxide-Based Membranes and their Applications in Water Treatment. Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
22(13), 1686-1704.
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Kamalianfar, A., Naseri, M., Abdala, A. A., & Jahromi, S. P.
(2021).
Hierarchical Sphere-Like ZnO-CuO Grown in a Controlled Boundary Layer for High-Performance H2S Sensing. Journal of Electronic Materials.
50(9), 5168-5176.
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Wahab, M. A., Luming, L. i., Matin, M. A., Karim, M. R., Aijaz, M. O., Alharbi, H. F., Abdala, A., & Haque, R.
(2021).
Silver Micro-Nanoparticle-Based Nanoarchitectures: Synthesis Routes, Biomedical Applications, and Mechanisms of Action. Polymers.
13(17), 2870-2870.
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Roja, K. L., Rehman, A., Ouederni, M., Krishnamoorthy, S. K., Abdala, A., & Masad, E.
(2021).
Influence of polymer structure and amount on microstructure and properties of polyethylene-modified asphalt binders. Materials and Structures.
54(2), 91.
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Wahab, M. A., Na, J., Masud, M. K., Hossain, M., Alothman, A. A., & Abdala, A.
(2021).
Nanoporous carbon nitride with a high content of inbuilt N site for the CO2 capture. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
408, 124843-124843.
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Wahab, M. A., Li, L., Li, H., & Abdala, A.
(2021).
Silver Nanoparticle-Based Nanocomposites for Combating Infectious Pathogens: Recent Advances and Future Prospects. Nanomaterials.
11(3), 581-581.
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Tahir, F., Mabrouk, A., Al-Ghamdi, S. G., Krupa, I., Sedlacek, T., Abdala, A., & Koc, M.
(2021).
Sustainability Assessment and Techno-Economic Analysis of Thermally Enhanced Polymer Tube for Multi-Effect Distillation (MED) Technology. Polymers.
13(5), 681-681.
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Bin Shahid, U., & Abdala, A.
(2021).
A critical review of phase change material composite performance through Figure-of-Merit analysis: Graphene vs Boron Nitride. Energy Storage Materials.
34, 365-387.
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Chaudhry, A. U., Mabrouk, A. N., & Abdala, A.
(2020).
Thermally enhanced polyolefin composites: fundamentals, progress, challenges, and prospects. Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.
21(1), 737-766.
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Abdalla, O., Wahab, M. A., & Abdala, A.
(2020).
Data on characterization and performance of aspartic acid functionalized graphene oxide-polysulfone mixed matrix membranes. Data in Brief.
32, 106197-106197.
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Abdalla, O., Wahab, M. A., & Abdala, A.
(2020).
Mixed matrix membranes containing aspartic acid functionalized graphene oxide for enhanced oil-water emulsion separation. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
8(5), 104269-104269.
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Shoaib, M., Quadri, S., Wani, O. B., Bobicki, E., Garrido, G. I., Elkamel, A., & Abdala, A.
(2020).
Adsorption of enhanced oil recovery polymer, schizophyllan, over carbonate minerals. Carbohydrate Polymers.
240, 116263-116263.
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Abu-Nada, A., McKay, G., & Abdala, A.
(2020).
Recent Advances in Applications of Hybrid Graphene Materials for Metals Removal from Wastewater. Nanomaterials.
10(3), 595-595.
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Khedkar, M. V., Khan, S. R., Lambat, T. L., Chaudhary, R. G., & Abdala, A. A.
(2020).
CO Surrogates: A Green Alternative in Palladium-Catalyzed CO Gas Free Carbonylation Reactions. Current Organic Chemistry.
24(22), 2588-2600.
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Alsalama, M. M., Hamoudi, H., Abdala, A., Ghouri, Z. K., & Youssef, K. M.
(2020).
Enhancement of Thermoelectric Properties of Layered Chalcogenide Materials. REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE.
59(1), 371-398.
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Ahmad, S. I., Hamoudi, H., Abdala, A., Ghouri, Z. K., & Youssef, K. M.
(2020).
Graphene-Reinforced Bulk Metal Matrix Composites: Synthesis, Microstructure, and Properties. REVIEWS ON ADVANCED MATERIALS SCIENCE.
59(1), 67-114.
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Ghouri, Z. K., Motlak, M., Afaq, S., Barakat, N., & Abdala, A.
(2019).
Template-free synthesis of Se-nanorods-rGO nanocomposite for application in supercapacitors. Nanotechnology Reviews.
8(1), 661-670.
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Chaudhary, R. G., Bhusari, G. S., Tiple, A. D., Rai, A. R., Somkuvar, S. R., Potbhare, A. K., ... Abdala, A. A.
(2019).
Metal/Metal Oxide Nanoparticles: Toxicity, Applications, and Future Prospects. Current Pharmaceutical Design.
25(37), 4013-4029.
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Lambat, T. L., Abdala, A. A., Mahmood, S., Ledade, P. V., Chaudhary, R. G., & Banerjee, S.
(2019).
Sulfamic acid promoted one-pot multicomponent reaction: a facile synthesis of 4-oxo-tetrahydroindoles under ball milling conditions. RSC Advances.
9(68), 39735-39742.
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Bin Shahid, U., Bicer, Y., Ahzi, S., & Abdala, A.
(2019).
Thermodynamic assessment of an integrated renewable energy multigeneration system including ammonia as hydrogen carrier and phase change material energy storage. Energy Conversion and Management.
198, 111809-111809.
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Diraki, A., Mackey, H. R., McKay, G., & Abdala, A.
(2019).
Removal of emulsified and dissolved diesel oil from high salinity wastewater by adsorption onto graphene oxide. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.
7(3), 103106-103106.
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Ghouri, Z. K., Elsaid, K., Abdala, A., Al-Meer, S., & Barakat, N.
(2019).
Author Correction: Surfactant/organic solvent free single-step engineering of hybrid graphene-Pt/TiO2 nanostructure: Efficient photocatalytic system for the treatment of wastewater coming from textile industries. Scientific Reports.
9(1), 7914.
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Sali, S., Mackey, H. R., & Abdala, A. A.
(2019).
Effect of Graphene Oxide Synthesis Method on Properties and Performance of Polysulfone-Graphene Oxide Mixed Matrix Membranes. Nanomaterials.
9(5), 769-769.
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Lonkar, S. P., Pillai, V., & Abdala, A.
(2019).
Solvent-free synthesis of ZnO-graphene nanocomposite with superior photocatalytic activity. Applied Surface Science.
465, 1107-1113.
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Ghouri, Z. K., Elsaid, K., Abdala, A., Abdullah, A. M., & Akhtar, M. S.
(2018).
CePd-Nanoparticles-Incorporated Carbon Nanofibers as Efficient Counter Electrode for DSSCs. CHEMISTRYSELECT.
3(43), 12314-12319.
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Ghouri, Z. K., Elsaid, K., Abdala, A., Al-Meer, S., & Barakat, N.
(2018).
Surfactant/organic solvent free single-step engineering of hybrid graphene-Pt/TiO2 nanostructure: Efficient photocatalytic system for the treatment of wastewater coming from textile industries. Scientific Reports.
8(1), 14656.
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Ali, A., Hantanasirisakul, K., Abdala, A., Urbankowski, P., Zhao, M., Anasori, B., ... Mahmoud, K. A.
(2018).
Effect of Synthesis on Performance of MXene/Iron Oxide Anode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Langmuir.
34(38), 11325-11334.
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Diraki, A., Mackey, H., McKay, G., & Abdala, A. A.
(2018).
Removal of oil from oil-water emulsions using thermally reduced graphene and graphene nanoplatelets. 137, 47-59.
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Alhumade, H., Nogueira, R. P., Yu, A., Elkamel, A., Simon, L., & Abdala, A.
(2018).
Role of surface functionalization on corrosion resistance and thermal stability of epoxy/glass flake composite coating on cold rolled steel. Progress in Organic Coatings.
122, 180-188.
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Boukettaya, S., Alawar, A., Almaskari, F., Daly, H. B., Abdala, A., & Chatti, S.
(2018).
Modeling of water diffusion mechanism in polypropylene/date palm fiber composite materials. Journal of Composite Materials.
52(19), 2651-2659.
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Mabrouk, A., Koc, M., & Abdala, A.
(2017).
Technoeconomic analysis of tri hybrid reverse osmosis-forward osmosis-multi stage flash desalination process. DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT.
98, 1-15.
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Ismail, I., Vandenberg, J., Abdala, A., & Macosko, C.
(2017).
Modeling the intrinsic viscosity of polydisperse disks. Journal of Rheology.
61(5), 997-1006.
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Subrati, A., Mondal, S., Ali, M., Alhindi, A., Ghazi, R., Abdala, A., Reinalda, D., & Alhassan, S.
(2017).
Developing Hydrophobic Graphene Foam for Oil Spill Cleanup. Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research.
56(24), 6945-6951.
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Iqbal, M. Z., Pal, P., Shoaib, M., & Abdala, A. A.
(2017).
Efficient removal of different basic dyes using graphene. DESALINATION AND WATER TREATMENT.
68, 226-235.
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Wang, K., Abdalla, A. A., Khaleel, M. A., Hilal, N., & Khraisheh, M. K.
(2017).
Mechanical properties of water desalination and wastewater treatment membranes. Desalination.
401, 190-205.
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Lonkar, S. P., Pillai, V. V., Stephen, S., Abdala, A., & Mittal, V.
(2016).
Facile In Situ Fabrication of Nanostructured Graphene-CuO Hybrid with Hydrogen Sulfide Removal Capacity. Nano-Micro Letters.
8(4), 312-319.
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Manasrah, A. D., Al-Mubaiyedh, U. A., Laui, T., Ben-Mansour, R., Al-Marri, M. J., Almanassra, I. W., Abdala, A., & Atieh, M. A.
(2016).
Heat transfer enhancement of nanofluids using iron nanoparticles decorated carbon nanotubes. 107, 1008-1018.
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Cui, L., Ma, K., Puerto, M., Abdala, A. A., Tanakov, I., Lu, L. J., ... Hirasaki, G.
(2016).
Mobility of Ethomeen C12 and Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Foam at High Temperature/High Salinity and in Carbonate Cores. SPE JOURNAL.
21(4), 1151-1163.
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Iqbal, M. Z., Abdala, A. A., Mittal, V., Seifert, S., Herring, A. M., & Liberatore, M. W.
(2016).
Processable conductive graphene/polyethylene nanocomposites: Effects of graphene dispersion and polyethylene blending with oxidized polyethylene on rheology and microstructure. POLYMER.
98, 143-155.
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Iqbal, M. Z., Abdala, A. A., & Liberatore, M. W.
(2016).
Synthesis and characterization of polyethylene/oxidized polyethylene miscible blends and role of OPE as a viscosity control. Journal of Applied Polymer Science.
133(28),
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Fard, A. K., Rhadfi, T., Mckay, G., Al-marri, M., Abdala, A., Hilal, N., & Hussien, M. A.
(2016).
Enhancing oil removal from water using ferric oxide nanoparticles doped carbon nanotubes adsorbents. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL.
293, 90-101.
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Alhumade, H., Abdala, A., Yu, A., Elkamel, A., & Simon, L.
(2016).
Corrosion inhibition of copper in sodium chloride solution using polyetherimide/graphene composites. Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering.
94(5), 896-904.
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Alhumade, H., Yu, A., Elkamel, A., Simon, L., & Abdala, A.
(2016).
Enhanced protective properties and UV stability of epoxy/graphene nanocomposite coating on stainless steel. Express Polymer Letters.
10(12), 1034-1046.
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Lonkar, S. P., Pillai, V., Abdala, A., & Mittal, V.
(2016).
In situ formed graphene/ZnO nanostructured composites for low temperature hydrogen sulfide removal from natural gas. RSC Advances.
6(84), 81142-81150.
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George, G., Bhoria, N., AlHallaq, S., Abdala, A., & Mittal, V.
(2016).
Polymer membranes for acid gas removal from natural gas. 158, 333-356.
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Varghese, S. S., Lonkar, S., Singh, K. K., Swaminathan, S., & Abdala, A.
(2015).
Recent advances in graphene based gas sensors. Sensors and Actuators, B: Chemical.
218, 160-183.
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Lonkar, S. P., Deshmukh, Y. S., & Abdala, A. A.
(2015).
Recent advances in chemical modifications of graphene. Nano Research.
8(4), 1039-1074.
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Abdala, A. A., Amin, S., van Zanten, J. H., & Khan, S. A.
(2015).
Tracer microrheology study of a hydrophobically modified comblike associative polymer. Langmuir.
31(13), 3944-3951.
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Boukettaya, S., Almaskari, F., Abdala, A., Alawar, A., Ben Daly, H., & Hammami, A.
(2015).
Water Absorption and Stress Relaxation Behavior of PP/Date Palm Fiber Composite Materials. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering.
789, 437-445.
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Liao, K., Aoyama, S., Abdala, A. A., & Macosko, C.
(2014).
Does Graphene Change T-g of Nanocomposites?. MACROMOLECULES.
47(23), 8311-8319.
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Liao, K., Kobayashi, S., Kim, H., Abdala, A. A., & Macosko, C. W.
(2014).
Influence of Functionalized Graphene Sheets on Modulus and Glass Transition of PMMA. MACROMOLECULES.
47(21), 7674-7676.
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Barrett, J., Abdala, A. A., & Srienc, F.
(2014).
Poly(hydroxyalkanoate) Elastomers and Their Graphene Nanocomposites. MACROMOLECULES.
47(12), 3926-3941.
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Iqbal, M. Z., Katsiotis, M. S., Alhassan, S. M., Liberatore, M. W., & Abdala, A. A.
(2014).
Effect of solvent on the uncatalyzed synthesis of aminosilane-functionalized graphene. RSC Advances.
4(13), 6830-6839.
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Iqbal, M. Z., & Abdala, A. A.
(2013).
Thermally reduced graphene: synthesis, characterization and dye removal applications. RSC Advances.
3(46), 24455-24464.
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Tesfai, W., Singh, P., Shatilla, Y., Iqbal, M. Z., & Abdala, A. A.
(2013).
Rheology and microstructure of dilute graphene oxide suspension. Journal of Nanoparticle Research.
15(10), 1989.
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Liao, K., Park, Y. T., Abdala, A., & Macosko, C.
(2013).
Aqueous reduced graphene/thermoplastic polyurethane nanocomposites. POLYMER.
54(17), 4555-4559.
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Iqbal, M. Z., & Abdala, A. A.
(2013).
Oil spill cleanup using graphene. Environmental Science and Pollution Research.
20(5), 3271-3279.
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Merline, D. J., Vukusic, S., & Abdala, A. A.
(2013).
Melamine formaldehyde: curing studies and reaction mechanism. Polymer Journal.
45(4), 413-419.
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Vleminckx, G., Bose, S., Leys, J., Vermant, J., Wbbenhorst, M., Abdala, A. A., Macosko, C., & Moldenaers, P.
(2011).
Effect of thermally reduced graphene sheets on the phase behavior, morphology, and electrical conductivity in poly[(-methyl styrene)-co-(acrylonitrile)/poly(methyl-methacrylate) blends. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces.
3(8), 3172-3180.
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Kim, H., Kobayashi, S., AbdurRahim, M. A., Zhang, M. J., Khusainova, A., Hillmyer, M. A., Abdala, A. A., & Macosko, C. W.
(2011).
Graphene/polyethylene nanocomposites: Effect of polyethylene functionalization and blending methods. POLYMER.
52(8), 1837-1846.
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Mahammad, S., Abdala, A., Roberts, G. W., & Khan, S. A.
(2010).
Manipulation of hydrophobic interactions in associative polymers using cyclodextrin and enzyme. SOFT MATTER.
6(17), 4237-4245.
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Kim, H., Abdala, A. A., & Macosko, C. W.
(2010).
Graphene/Polymer Nanocomposites. MACROMOLECULES.
43(16), 6515-6530.
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Ramanathan, T., Abdala, A. A., Stankovich, S., Dikin, D. A., Herrera-Alonso, M., Piner, R. D., ... Brinson, L. C.
(2008).
Functionalized graphene sheets for polymer nanocomposites. Nature Nanotechnology.
3(6), 327-331.
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Herrera-Alonso, M., Abdala, A. A., McAllister, M. J., Aksay, I. A., & Prud'homme, R. K.
(2007).
Intercalation and stitching of graphite oxide with diaminoalkanes. Langmuir.
23(21), 10644-10649.
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McAllister, M. J., Li, J., Adamson, D. H., Schniepp, H. C., Abdala, A. A., Liu, J., ... Aksay, I. A.
(2007).
Single sheet functionalized graphene by oxidation and thermal expansion of graphite. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS.
19(18), 4396-4404.
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Guo, X., Abdala, A. A., May, B. L., Lincoln, S. F., Khan, S. A., & Prud'homme, R. K.
(2006).
Rheology control by modulating hydrophobic and inclusion associations in modified poly(acrylic acid) solutions. POLYMER.
47(9), 2976-2983.
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Guo, X. H., Abdala, A. A., May, B. L., Lincoln, S. F., Khan, S. A., & Prud'homme, R. K.
(2005).
Novel associative polymer networks based on cyclodextrin inclusion compounds. MACROMOLECULES.
38(7), 3037-3040.
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Abdala, A. A., Wu, W. J., Olesen, K. R., Jenkins, R. D., & Khan, S. A.
(2004).
Solution rheology of hydrophobically modified associative polymers: Effects of backbone composition and hydrophobe concentration. Journal of Rheology.
48(5), 979-994.
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van Zanten, J. H., Amin, S., & Abdala, A. A.
(2004).
Brownian motion of colloidal spheres in aqueous PEO solutions. MACROMOLECULES.
37(10), 3874-3880.
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Abdala, A. A., Tonelli, A. E., & Khan, S. A.
(2003).
Modulation of hydrophobic interactions in associative polymers using inclusion compounds and surfactants. MACROMOLECULES.
36(20), 7833-7841.
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Abdala, A. A., Olesen, K., & Khan, S. A.
(2003).
Solution rheology of hydrophobically modified associative polymers: Solvent quality and hydrophobic interactions. Journal of Rheology.
47(2), 497-511.
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Burton, N. D., Zarshenas, K., Somvanshi, C., Chekini, M., Grishkewich, N., Ghanbari, S., ... Pope, M. A.
(2024).
Unleashing the potential of scalable, high-water vapor permeance graphene oxide membranes using electrospun supports. 690, 122142-122142.
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Shrirame, T. S., Khan, J. S., Umekar, M. S., Potbhare, A. K., Bhilkar, P. R., Bhusari, G. S., ... Chaudhary, R. G.
(2022).
Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants. Metal Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications.
(pp. 321-349).
Springer Nature.
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Usman, C., Mabrouk, A., & Abdala, A.
(2022).
Thermally Enhanced Polyethylene Nanocomposites for Polymer Heat Exchanger Applications. Sustainable Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Deserts.
(pp. 227-232).
Springer Nature.
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Wang, K., Abdala, A. A., Hilal, N., & Khraisheh, M. K.
(2017).
Chapter 13 Mechanical Characterization of Membranes. Membrane Characterization.
(pp. 259-306).
Elsevier.
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Boukettaya, S., Almaskari, F., Abdala, A., Alawar, A., Daly, H. B., & Hammami, A.
(2015).
Water Absorption and Stress Relaxation Behavior of PP/Date Palm Fiber Composite Materials. Chouchane, M., Fakhfakh, T., Daly, H. B., Aifaoui, N., & Chaari, F. (Eds.),
Design and Modeling of Mechanical Systems - II.
(pp. 437-445).
Springer International Publishing.
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Abdala, A., Barrett, J., & Srienc, F.
(2013).
Synthesis of Poly-(R)-3 Hydroxyoctanoate (PHO) and Its Graphene Nanocomposites. Green Polymer Chemistry: Biocatalysis and Materials II.
(pp. 199-209).
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Kim, H., Abdala, A. A., & Macosko, C. W.
(2012).
Graphite, Graphene, and Their Polymer Nanocomposites. Mukhopadhyay, P., & Gupta, R. K. (Eds.),
Graphite, Graphene, and Their Polymer Nanocomposites.
(pp. 513-556).
Taylor & Francis.
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Shrirame, T. S., Khan, J. S., Umekar, M. S., Potbhare, A. K., Bhilkar, P. R., Bhusari, G. S., ... Chaudhary, R. G.
(2022).
Graphene-Polymer Nanocomposites for Environmental Remediation of Organic Pollutants. Metal Nanocomposites for Energy and Environmental Applications.
(pp. 321-349).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Potbhare, A. K., Umekar, M. S., Chouke, P. B., Bagade, M. B., Aziz, S., Abdala, A. A., & Chaudhary, R. G.
(2020).
Bioinspired graphene-based silver nanoparticles: Fabrication, characterization and antibacterial activity. Materials Today: Proceedings.
720-725.
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Chaudhry, A. U., Lonkar, S. P., Chudhary, R. G., Mabrouk, A., & Abdala, A. A.
(2020).
Thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of highly filled HDPE/graphite nanoplatelets composites. Materials Today: Proceedings.
704-708.
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Lee, O., Ali, M., Mabrouk, A., & Abdala, A.
(2019).
Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Self-Assembled Polyethylene-Hexagonal Boron Nitride Composite and Its Thermal Conductivity. PROCEEDINGS OF 2017 INTERNATIONAL RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY CONFERENCE (IRSEC' 17).
609-613.
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Shahid, U., Ahzi, S., & Abdala, A.
(2018).
Effect of carbon-based hybrid nano-fillers on the thermal conductivity of PCM composites. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering.
012008-012008.
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Cui, L., Ma, K., Abdala, A. A., Lu, L. J., Tanakov, I., Biswal, S. L., & Hirasaki, G. J.
(2015).
Adsorption of a Switchable Cationic Surfactant on Natural Carbonate Minerals. SPE JOURNAL.
70-78.
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Iqbal, M., Abdala, A., & Liberatore, M.
(2015).
Conductive nanocomposites of polyethylene/oxidized polyethylene (PE/OPE) blends with thermally reduced graphene and carbon black. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Abdala, A. A., Pretschuh, C., Schwarzinger, C., Lonkar, S., & Vukusic, S.
(2014).
Novel Electrically Conductive Melamine-formaldehyde Nanocomposite Based on Graphite Nanosheets. MACROMOLECULAR SYMPOSIA.
73-80.
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Cui, L., Ma, K., Abdala, A. A., Lu, L. J., Tanakov, I., Biswal, S. L., & Hirasaki, G. J.
(2014).
Adsorption of a switchable cationic surfactant on natural carbonate minerals. 163-178.
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Cui, L., Ma, K., Abdala, A. A., Lu, L. J., Tanakov, I., Biswal, S. L., & Hirasaki, G. J.
(2014).
Adsorption of a switchable cationic surfactant on natural carbonate minerals. 163-178.
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Abdala, A., Iqbal, M., Barrett, J., & Srienc, F.
(2012).
Synthesis of poly-(R)-3-hydroxyalkanoic acids (PHA) and their graphene nanocomposites. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
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Abdala, A. A., Milius, D. L., Adamson, D. H., Aksay, I. A., & Prudhomme, R. K.
(2004).
Inspired by abalone shell: Strengthening of porous ceramics with polymers. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U525-U525.
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Guo, X. H., Abdala, A. A., Prud'homme, R. K., Lincoln, S. F., & Khan, S. A.
(2004).
Model associative polymer networks generated by inclusion interaction between polymers with cyclodextrin and hydrophobic grafts. ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY.
U334-U334.
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Potbhare, A. K., Umekar, M. S., Chouke, P. B., Bagade, M. B., Aziz, S., Abdala, A. A., & Chaudhary, R. G.
(2020).
Bioinspired graphene-based silver nanoparticles: Fabrication, characterization and antibacterial activity. Materials Today: Proceedings.
720-725.
Research
principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- CHEN313 Chem Engr Materials Instructor
- CHEN322 Chem Engr Materials Instructor
- CHEN324 Chem Engr Mass Ops Instructor
- CHEN424 Chem Engr Mass Ops Instructor
- CHEN451 Intro To Polymer Engr Instructor
- CHEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- CHEN641 Polymer Engineering Instructor
- CHEN691 Research Instructor
- MSEN691 Research Instructor
Works By Students
chaired theses and dissertations
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Abdalla, Omnya Mohamed Elhassan Mohamed Osman (2019-07). Effect of Graphene Oxide Functionalization on the Performance of Ultrafiltration Mixed-Matrix Membranes.
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Ali, Mehamed Abdela (2019-11). Thermally Conductive Polyethylene-Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanocomposites for Heat Exchangers Applications.
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Rehman, Amara (2020-07). Microstructure and Performance Analysis of Polyethylene-Modified Asphalt.
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) 2003
Contact
first name
- Ahmed
has last name
- Abdala
Other
- aabdala@tamu.edu