Dr. Zaira Zaman Chowdhury

Senior Lecturer & Industrial Training Coordinator
University of Malaya, Malaysia

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Environmental Analytical Chemistry from University of Malaya, Malaysia

My URL
https://livedna.org/880.21853

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Thermodynamics

Selected Publications

  1. Shah, S.T., W.A. Yehya, O. Saad, K. Simarani, Z. Chowdhury, A.A. Alhadi and L.A. Al-Ani, 2017. Surface functionalization of iron oxide nanoparticles with gallic acid as potential antioxidant and antimicrobial agents. Nanomaterials, 7: 306-306.
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  2. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal, Z.Z. Chowdhury and Md E. Hoque, 2017. Structural, optical and dielectric investigation of CdFe2O4 nanoparticles. Mater. Exp., .
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  3. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal, Z.Z. Chowdhury and M.E. Hoque, 2017. 4. Structural, dielectric and optical investigation of chemically synthesized Ag-doped ZnO nanoparticles composites. J. Sol-Gel Sci. Technol., 83: 394-404.
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  4. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal, Z.Z. Chowdhury and M. Foley, 2017. Controllable synthesis of Graphene/ZnO-nanocomposite for novel switching. J. Alloys Comp., 728: 645-654.
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  5. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal, Z.Z. Chowdhury and J. Podder, 2017. CBD progression of Ti-doped ZnO thin film spectroscopic characterizations. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., 28: 16554-16560.
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  6. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal, E. Hoque and Z.Z. Chowdhury, 2017. A chemical synthesized Al-doped PbS nanoparticles hybrid composite for optical and electrical response. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., 28: 10902-10908.
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  7. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal and Z.Z. Chowdhury, 2017. Scalable synthesis of CdS-Graphene nanocomposite spectroscopic characterizations. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., 28: 17193-17201.
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  8. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal and Z.Z. Chowdhury, 2017. 3. Fabrication of CuO nanoparticles for structural, optical and dielectric analysis using chemical precipitation method. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., 28: 12591-12597.
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  9. Sagadevan, S., K. Pal and Z.Z. Chowdhury, 2017. Scalable synthesis of CdS–Graphene nanocomposite spectroscopic characterizations. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., 10.1007/s10854-017-7648-1.
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  10. Sagadevan, S., J. Singh, K. Pal, Z.Z. Chowdhury and M.E. Hoque, 2017. Hydrothermal synthesis of zinc stannate nanoparticles spectroscopic investigation. J. Mater. Sci. Mater. Electron., 28: 11268-11274.
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  11. Khalid, K., M.A.M. Noh, M.N. Khan, R. Ishak and E. Penney et al., 2017. Giant vesicles (GV) in colloidal system under the optical polarization microscope (OPM). Micron, 100: 30-33.
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  12. Chowdhury, Z.Z., K. Pal, R.B. Johan, W.A.Y. Dabdawb, M.E. Ali and R.F. Rafique, 2017. Comparative evaluation of physiochemical properties of a solid fuel derived from Adansonia digitata Trunk using torrefaction. BioResources, 12: 3816-3833.

  13. Adebisi, G.A., Z.Z. Chowdhury and P.A. Alaba, 2017. Equilibrium, kinetic, and thermodynamic studies of lead ion and zinc ion adsorption from aqueous solution onto activated carbon prepared from palm oil mill effluent. J. Cleaner Prod., 148: 958-968.
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  14. Ros, S.H.M., M.S. Islam, M.L. Rahman, S.S. Rashid, Z.Z. Chowdhury, M.E. Ali and S.M. Sarkar, 2016. Highly active and reusable kenaf cellulose supported bio-poly (hydroxamic acid) functionalized copper catalysts for C-N bond formation reactions. BioResources, 12: 882-898.
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  15. Rahman, M.L., S.M. Sarkar, M.M. Yusoff, A.K.D. Kulkarni, Z.Z. Chowdhury and M.E. Ali, 2016. Poly (amidoxime) from polymer-grafted khaya cellulose: An excellent medium for the removal of transition metal cations from aqueous solution. BioResour., 11: 6780-6800.
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  16. Karim, M.Z., Z.Z. Chowdhury, S.A. Hamid and M.E. Ali, 2016. Optimizing the pretreatment condition for α-cellulose using lewis acid catalyst. Sci. Adv. Mater., 8: 534-544.
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  17. Hamid, S.B.A., Z.Z. Chowdhury, M.Z. Karim and M.E. Ali, 2016. Catalytic isolation and physicochemical properties of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) using HCl-FeCl3 system combined with ultrasonication. BioResources, 11: 3840-3855.
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  18. Chowdhury, Z.Z., W.A. Yehye, N.M. Julkapli, M.A.H. Al Saadi and M.A. Atieh, 2016. Application of graphitic bio-carbon using two-level factorial design for microwave-assisted carbonization. BioResources, 11: 3637-3659.
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  19. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.A. Hamid, M.M. Rahman and R.F. Rafique, 2016. Catalytic activation and application of micro-spherical carbon derived from hydrothermal carbonization of lignocellulosic biomass: Statistical analysis using box-Behnken design. RSC Adv., 6: 102680-102694.
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  20. Chowdhury, Z.Z., M.Z. Karim, M.A. Ashraf and K. Khalid, 2016. Influence of carbonization temperature on physicochemical properties of biochar derived from slow pyrolysis of durian wood (Durio zibethinus) sawdust. BioResources, 11: 3356-3372.
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  21. Chowdhury, Z.Z. and S.B.A. Hamid, 2016. Preparation and characterization of nanocrystalline cellulose using ultrasonication combined with a microwave-assisted pretreatment process. BioResources, 11: 3397-3415.
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  22. Adebisi, G.A., Z.Z. Chowdhury, S.B. Abd Hamid and E. Ali, 2016. Equilibrium isotherm, kinetic and thermodynamic studies of divalent cation adsorption onto Calamus gracilis sawdust-based activated carbon. BioResources, 12: 2872-2898.
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  23. Adebisi, G.A., Z.Z. Chowdhury, S.B. Abd Hamid and E. Ali, 2016. Activated carbons for removal of Pb(II) and Zn(II) prepared by phosphoric acid activation of hydrothermally treated banana empty fruit bunch using box-behnken design. BioResources, 11: 9686-9709.
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  24. Hasan, M.R., W. Jeffry, Z.Z. Chowdhury and S.B. Abd Hamid, 2015. Ga doped RGO-TiO2 composite on ITO surface electrode for investigation of photoelectrocatalytic activity under visible light irradiation. New J. Chem., 39: 369-376.

  25. Chowdhury, Z.Z., M.R. Hasan, S.B.A. Hamid, E.M. Samsudin, S.M. Zain and K. Khalid, 2015. Catalytic pretreatment of biochar residues derived from lignocellulosic feedstock for equilibrium studies of manganese, Mn (II) cations from aqueous solution. RSC Adv., 5: 6345-6356.
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  26. Karim, M.Z., Z.Z. Chowdhury, S.B.A. Hamid and M.E. Ali, 2014. Statistical optimization for acid hydrolysis of microcrystalline cellulose and its physiochemical characterization by using metal ion catalyst. Materials, 7: 6982-6999.
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  27. Hamid, S.B.A., Z.Z. Chowdhury and S.M. Zain, 2014. Base catalytic approach: A promising technique for the activation of biochar for equilibrium sorption studies of copper, Cu (II) ions in single solute system. Materials, 7: 2815-2832.
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  28. Hamid, S.B.A., Z.Z. Chowdhury and M.Z. Karim, 2014. Catalytic extraction of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) from Elaeis guineensis using central composite design (CCD). BioResources, 9: 7403-7426.
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  29. Das, R., M.E. Ali, S.B.A. Hamid, S. Ramakrishna and Z.Z. Chowdhury, 2014. Carbon nanotube membranes for water purification: A bright future in water desalination. Desalination, 336: 97-109.
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  30. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, S.B.A. Hamid and K. Khalid, 2014. Catalytic role of ionic liquids for dissolution and degradation of biomacromolecules. BioResources, 9: 1787-1823.

  31. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.B.A. Hamid and S.M. Zain, 2014. Evaluating design parameters for breakthrough curve analysis and kinetics of fixed bed columns for Cu (II) cations using lignocellulosic wastes. BioResources, 10: 732-749.
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  32. Hasan, M.R., C.W. Lai, W.J. Basirun, Z.Z. Chowdhury, S.B. Binti and O.A. Abdul Hamid, 2013. Preparation and investigation of photo electrochemical behavior of Ce and W co-doped TiO2 composite film. Mater. Res. Innov., 18: 241-244.

  33. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan and K. Khalisanni, 2013. Breakthrough curve analysis for column dynamics sorption of Mn (II) ions from waste water by using Mangostana garcinia peel based granular activated carbon (GAC). J. Chem. 10.1155/2013/959761.
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  34. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.B.A. Hamid, R. Das, M.R. Hasan, S.M. Zain, K. Khalid and M.N. Uddin, 2013. Preparation of carbonaceous adsorbents from lignocellulosic biomass and their use in removal of contaminants from aqueous solution. BioResources, 8: 6523-6555.
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  35. Nor, N.H.M., K. Khalid, A.A. Wahab, I. Bidin, M. Othman, Z.Z. Chowdhury and R. Ishak, 2012. Citronella oil- from planting to potential perspectives. Novus Natural Sci. Res., 1: 18-22.

  36. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan, R.F. Rafique and K. Khalid, 2012. Batch and fixed bed adsorption studies of lead (II) cations from aqueous solutions onto granular activated carbon derived from Mangostana garcinia shell. BioResources, 7: 2895-2915.

  37. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan, A.A. Ahmad and K. Khalid, 2012. Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for optimizing production condition for removal of Pb (II) and Cu (II) onto Kenaf fiber based activated carbon. Res. J. Applied Sci. Eng. Technol., 4: 458-465.
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  38. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan, A. Arami-Niya and K. Khalid, 2012. Process variables optimization for preparation and characterization of novel adsorbent from lignocellulosic waste. BioResources, 7: 3732-3754.
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  39. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan and M.S. Islam, 2012. Preparation and characterizations of fibrous activated carbon from Kenaf for equilibrium adsorption studies of copper from waste water. Korean J. Chem. Eng., 29: 1187-1195.

  40. Khalid, K., L.H. Kiong, Z.Z. Chowdhury and K. Khalid, 2011. Antimicrobial interaction of Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis against some pathogenic bacteria. Int. J. Biosci., 1: 39-44.

  41. Khalid, K., K. Khalid, M. Othman, K.H.K. Hamid and Z.Z. Chowdury, 2011. Determination of some properties of used cooking oil using AAS, bomb calorimeter and GC-MS techniques. Oriental J. Chem., 27: 1045-1048.

  42. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan, A.A. Ahmad, M.S. Islam and A. Arami-Niya, 2011. Application of central composite design for preparation of Kenaf fiber based activated carbon for adsorption of manganese (II) ion. Int. J. Phys. Sci., 6: 7191-7202.

  43. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan and M.A. Ashraf, 2011. Preparation, characterization and adsorption performance of the KOH-activated carbons derived from kenaf fiber for lead (II) removal from waste water. Scient. Res. Essays, 6: 6185-6196.
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  44. Chowdhury, Z.Z., S.M. Zain, R.A. Khan and K. Khalid, 2011. Linear regression analysis for kinetics and isotherm studies of sorption of manganese (II) ions onto activated palm ash from waste water. Oriental J. Chem., 27: 405-415.
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  45. Chowdhury, Z.Z., A.A. Ahmed, R.A. Khan and S.M. Zain, 2011. Equilibrium kinetics and isotherm studies of Cu (II) adsorption from waste water onto alkali activated oil palm ash. Am. J. Applied Sci., 8: 230-237.

  46. Chowdhury, Z., S.M. Zain and A.K. Rashid, 2011. Equilibrium isotherm modeling, kinetics and thermodynamics study for removal of lead from waste water. J. Chem., 8: 333-339.
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  47. Rahman, M.M., F. Ahmed, Z.Z. Chowdhury, A.M.S. Chowdhury and M.A. Khan, 2007. Enhanced physico-mechanical properties of EGDMA treated locally produced jute clothes by thermal curing method. Polymer-Plastics Technol. Eng., 46: 713-720.
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