Publications by authors named "B P Khattak"

Based on density functional theory calculations, this study analyzed the gas-sensing performance of TiCT (T=O, F, OH) monolayers modified with precious metal atoms (Ag and Au) for HCHO and CH gas molecules. Firstly, stable structures of Ag- and Au-single-atom doped TiCT (T=O, F, OH) surfaces were constructed and then HCHO and CH gas molecules were set to approach the modified structures at different initial positions. The most stable adsorption structure was selected for further analysis of the adsorption energy, adsorption distance, charge transfer, charge deformation density, total density of states, and partial density of states.

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Introduction: Raw milk may contain pathogenic microorganisms harmful to humans, e.g., multidrug-resistant non-O157:H7, which can cause severe colitis, hemolytic uremia, and meningitis in children.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Proper management strategies are necessary to combat the spread of harmful bacteria causing urinary tract infections (UTI), leading to the development of new antibacterial agents like iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs).
  • - IONPs were synthesized using a simple method and characterized using various techniques (UV-vis, FT-IR, XRD, SEM), with results showing effective antibacterial activity at higher concentrations and identifying their crystalline nature and morphology.
  • - The study also found high antibiotic resistance in isolated uropathogenic bacteria, indicating the potential for IONPs to serve as an alternative treatment against resistant strains.
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Ticks pose a major threat to cattle health and production in Pakistan because they transmit pathogens of diseases like Babesiosis and Theileriosis. spp., found across Africa, Asia, and Europe, are especially problematic.

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This study aimed to elucidate differentially expressed proteins in drug resistant Salmonella Typhi. Among 100 samples, S. typhi were identified in 43 samples.

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