Prof. Yasser Attia Attia Awad Khalifa

Associate Professor
Cairo University, Egypt

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain

My URL
https://livedna.org/20.15744

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science Engineering
Heterogeneous Nanocatalysis
Physical Chemistry
Nanotechnology
Renewable Energy

Selected Publications

  1. Hijazi, O., E. Abdelsalam, M. Samer, B.M.A. Amer and I.H. Yacoub et al., 2020. Environmental impacts concerning the addition of trace metals in the process of biogas production from anaerobic digestion of slurry. J. Cleaner Prod., Vol. 243. 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.118593.
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  2. Hijazi, O., E. Abdelsalam, M. Samer, Y.A. Attia and B.M.A. Amer et al., 2019. Life cycle assessment of the use of nanomaterials in biogas production from anaerobic digestion of manure. Renewable Energy, 10.1016/j.renene.2019.10.048.
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  3. Attia, Y.A., S.Y. Attia, R. Essa and S. Mohamed, 2019. Photosynthesis of chromium oxide/reduced graphene oxide nanocomposites and its application in water desalination and purification. Nanosci. Nanotechnol.-Asia, 10.2174/2210681209666190627155956.
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  4. Attia, Y.A. and Y.M. Mohamed, 2019. Silicon‐grafted Ag/AgX/rGO nanomaterials (X = Cl or Br) as dip‐photocatalysts for highly efficient p‐nitrophenol reduction and paracetamol production. Applied Organometallic Chem., Vol. 33. 10.1002/aoc.4757.
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  5. Arisha, A.H., M.M. Ahmed, M.A. Kamel, Y.A. Attia and M.M. Hussein, 2019. Morin ameliorates the testicular apoptosis, oxidative stress and impact on blood-testis barrier induced by photo-extracellularly synthesized silver nanoparticles. Environ. Sci. Pollut. Res., 26: 28749-28762.
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  6. Sayed, S.M., Y.A. Attia, M.B. Mohamed and E.S.A. El-Sherbini, 2018. Re-evaluation of lubricant oil specifications using surface modified alumina nanoadditives. Nanosci. Nanotechnol.-Asia, 8: 255-262.
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  7. Mohanta, K., Y.A. Attia, D. Buceta, Á.M. Pérez-Mariño, M.C.B. Varela, M.A. López-Quintela and J. Rivas, 2018. Electrochemical study of UV erosion of Au nanorods by silver nanoclusters (NCs) allows the construction of a NC-sensitized photovoltaic cell. Applied Nanosci., 8: 1641-1648.
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  8. Mohamed, Y.M., Y.A. Attia and E.J. Solum, 2018. Photoinduced one-pot synthesis of hydroxamic acids from aldehydes through in-situ generated silver nanoclusters. Res. Chem. Intermed., 44: 7173-7186.
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  9. Ibrahim, H., M.W. Sadik, Y.A. Attia and M.R. Gohar, 2018. Photo-biosynthesis and biological evaluation of silver chloride nanoparticles using Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Rhizobium leguminosarum. Biosci. Res., 15: 1892-1904.

  10. Attia, Y.A., M.I. Kobeasy and M. Samer, 2018. Evaluation of magnetic nanoparticles influence on hyaluronic acid production from Streptococcus equi. Carbohydrate Polym., 192: 135-142.
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  11. Attia, Y.A. and S.H. Abdel-Hafez, 2018. One-step synthesis of photoluminescent catalytic gold nanoclusters using organoselenium compounds. New J. Chem., 42: 9606-9611.
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  12. Abdelsalam, E.M., M. Samer, Y.A. Attia, M.A. Abdel-Hadi, H.E. Hassan and Y. Badr, 2018. Effects of laser irradiation and Ni nanoparticles on biogas production from anaerobic digestion of slurry. Waste Biomass Valoriz., 10: 3251-3262.
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  13. Samer, M., E.M. Abdelsalam, Y.A. Attia, A.S. Ali, R.S. Yousef and M.E. Faried, 2017. Biosystems Engineering and its Applications. Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP)., Germany.

  14. Faried, M., M. Samer, E. Abdelsalam, R.S. Yousef, Y.A. Attia and A.S. Ali, 2017. Biodiesel production from microalgae: Processes, technologies and recent advancements. Renewable Sustain. Energy Rev., 79: 893-913.
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  15. El-Shazly, M.A., Y.A. Attia, F.F. Kabil, E. Anis and M. Hazman, 2017. Inhibitory effects of salicylic acid and silver nanoparticles on potato virus Y-infected potato plants in Egypt. Middle East J. Agric. Res., 6: 835-848.

  16. Attia, Y.A., C.V. Vazquez and Y.M. Mohamed, 2017. Facile production of vitamin B3 and other heterocyclic carboxylic acids using an efficient Ag/ZnO/graphene-Si hybrid nanocatalyst. Res. Chem. Intermediates, 43: 203-218.
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  17. Attia, Y.A. and T.A. Altalhi, 2017. Low-cost synthesis of titanium dioxide anatase nanoclusters as advanced materials for hydrogen photoproduction. Res. Chem. Intermed., 43: 4051-4062.
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  18. Attia, Y. and M. Samer, 2017. Metal clusters: New era of hydrogen production. Renewable Sustain. Energy Rev., 79: 878-892.
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  19. Abdelsalam, E., M. Samer, Y.A. Attia, M.A. Abdel-Hadi, H.E. Hassan and Y. Badr, 2017. Influence of zero valent iron nanoparticles and magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on biogas and methane production from anaerobic digestion of manure. Energy, 120: 842-853.
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  20. Abdelsalam, E., M. Samer, Y.A. Attia, M.A. Abdel-Hadi, H.E. Hassan and Y. Badr, 2017. Effects of Co and Ni nanoparticles on biogas and methane production from anaerobic digestion of slurry. Energy Conversion Manage., 141: 108-119.
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  21. Attia, Y.A., Y.M. Mohamed and T.A. Altalhi, 2016. Photobiosynthesis of metal/graphene nanocomposites: New materials for water desalination and purification. Desalination Water Treatment, 57: 26014-26021.
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  22. Attia, Y.A., Y.E. Farag, Y.M.A. Mohamed, A.T. Hussien and T. Youssef, 2016. Synthesis of gold nanoparticles using baker’s yeast and their anticancer evaluation against ehrlich ascites carcinoma cells. New J. Chem., 40: 9395-9402.

  23. Attia, Y.A., C. Vazquez-Vazquez, M.C. Blanco, D. Buceta and M.A. Lopez-Quintela, 2016. Gold nanorod synthesis catalysed by Au clusters. Faraday Discussions, 191: 205-213.
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  24. Attia, Y.A., 2016. Ag/ZnO/graphene-tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride hybrid nanocomposite as highly efficient catalyst for hydrogen production. Mater. Express, 6: 211-219.
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  25. Altalhi, T.A. and Y.A. Attia, 2016. Fabrication of Carbon Nanotubes from Recycled Plastic Bags. Lambert Academic Publishing (LAP)., Germany.

  26. Altalhi, T., A. Mezni, A. Aldalbahi, A. Alrooqi, Y. Attia, A. Santos and D. Losic, 2016. Fabrication and characterisation of sulfur and phosphorus (S/P) co-doped carbon nanotubes. Chem. Phys. Lett., 658: 92-96.
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  27. Abdelsalam, E., M. Samer, Y.A. Attia, M.A. Abdel-Hadi, H.E. Hassan and Y. Badr, 2016. Comparison of nanoparticles effects on biogas and methane production from anaerobic digestion of cattle dung slurry. Renewable Energy, 87: 592-598.

  28. Attia, Y.A., T.A. Altalhi and A.A. Gobouri, 2015. Thermal stability and hot carrier dynamics of gold nanoparticles of different shapes. Adv. Nanoparticles, 4: 85-97.

  29. Attia, Y.A., M.T. Flores-Arias, D. Nieto, C. Vazquez-Vazquez, G.F. De La Fuente and M.A. Lopez-Quintela, 2015. Transformation of gold nanorods in liquid media induced by nIR, visible and UV laser irradiation. J. Phys. Chem. C, 119: 13343-13349.
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  30. Attia, Y.A., D. Buceta, F.G. Requejo, L.J. Giovanetti and M.A. López-Quintela, 2015. Photostability of gold nanoparticles with different shapes: The role of Ag clusters. Nanoscale, 7: 11273-11279.
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  31. Attia, Y.A., 2015. Photothermal Stability and Hot Carriers of Gold Nanostructures. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.

  32. Attia, Y.A., D. Buceta, C. Blanco-Varela, M.B. Mohamed, G. Barone and M.A. Lopez-Quintela, 2014. Structure-directing and high-efficiency photocatalytic hydrogen production by Ag clusters. J. Am. Chem. Soc., 136: 1182-1185.
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  33. El-Shirbini, S., Y. Attia and M. Mohamed, 2008. UV-irradiation induced shape changes of gold nanoparticles. Acta Mater. Nano-Sci. Nano-Technol.: An Indian J., 2: 20-24.
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