Publications by authors named "L A Al-Humaid"

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  • Society faces the challenge of reducing energy use and environmental damage, particularly from industries causing water pollution, such as textile and pharmaceuticals.* -
  • The study demonstrates that a novel photocatalyst made from a g-CN, WO, and VO composite effectively degrades methylene blue dye, achieving approximately 97% degradation.* -
  • The improved performance of this composite is due to the combined effects of its components, which enhance stability and reduce charge recombination, making it suitable for visible light photocatalysis.*
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The study was carried out to evaluate the effectiveness of the Aristolochia bracteolata water flower extract-mediated AgNPs synthesis and assess their antimicrobial potential. According to the experimental and analytical results, A. bracteolata flower extract can produce valuable AgNPs.

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  • The study compared the phytochemical profiles and biological activities of methanol extract (ME-E) and aqueous extract (AQ-E) of Achyranthes aspera, focusing on antibacterial, thrombolytic, anti-inflammatory, and cytotoxic effects.
  • The methanol extract was found to contain more beneficial phytochemicals, demonstrating stronger antibacterial activity against various pathogens and significant thrombolytic activity compared to the aqueous extract.
  • The FTIR analysis supported these findings by revealing a greater diversity of functional groups in the ME-E, suggesting its potential for further biomedical research.
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The research work aimed to explore the suitability of using a novel g- CN-Ag-Cu-Ni nanocomposite for the simultaneous degradation of pyrene in wastewater. The outcome revealed that the g- CN phase was successfully fabricated on the g-CN-based compound, and the existence of the g- CN-based compound beneficially stabilized the Ag-Cu-Ni particles. The g- CN-Ag-Cu-Ni nanocomposite demonstrated excellent performance in pyrene degradation under various conditions.

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In recent decades, antibiotics have been found in aquatic environments, raising severe concerns. In this study, a unique reduced graphene oxide-zinc sulfide-copper sulfide (rGO-ZnS-CuS) nanocomposite (NC) prepared by using a straightforward surfactant-free microwave method was used for antibiotic degradation via photocatalysis. The structural and morphological characteristics of the produced catalysts were characterized using various techniques, confirming the successful development of nanocomposite structures of better quality than that of the pure samples.

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