The document outlines the academic and research background of Fatima Afzal, who is preparing for a PhD interview focused on the green fabrication of strontium-nickel nanostructures for catalytic applications. It details her educational achievements, research experiences, and plans for future research involving nanotechnology, photocatalysis, and wastewater treatment methodologies. Additionally, it presents data on the effectiveness of synthesized bimetallic nanoparticles in degrading harmful dyes and their biomedical applications.

1. Ph.D. Interview
Date: 13-12-2023
Fatima Afzal
GREEN Fabrication of Strontium-Nickel
Nanostructures for catalytical applications
M.Phill Thesis Title
Applicable Department For Registration
Chemistry and chemical Engineering ,Xian jiaotong university , China
Date of M.Phill Completion
20-10-2023
Prof. Jiao Jiao
jojo4115@xjtu.edu.cn

2.  Master of philosophy in Chemistry
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan [ 2021 – 2023 ]
Website: http://web.uaf.edu.pk/
Final grade: A
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Haq Nawaz Bhatti
 Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Government College University Faisalabad [ 2017 – 2021 ]
Website: https://gcuf.edu.pk
Final grade: A
Educational Background Work Experience
Axis Pharmaceuticals: Responsibilities
as R&D Analyst
Achievements
The Punjab Education Endowment Fund (PEEF)
Scholarship awarded holder on basis of academic
performance
Digital Skills
Gaussian/Gauss View / Xpert HighScore/
MS Office / ChemDraw professional /
Origin Lab/ Multiwfn.exe/ PyMOlyze-
1.1/VMD/VESTA

3. Skills and Strengths
PERSONAL SKILLS
Lab and Research Skills
Interpersonal skills, Communication Skills , Management Skills,
Problem solving, Decision making skills
Uv-Vis Spectroscopy
Fourier Transmittance Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
Thin Layer chromatography TLC
Autoclave Apparatus
Centrifugation
pH meter
Water bath Sonicator
Expertise in preparation of Plant extract
Expertise in Anti-oxidant Assay(DPPH)
Anti-bacterial
Phytotoxicity

4. Research Publications
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• Green Fabrication of bimetallic nanoparticles their
catalytical applications and multifunctional
• Investigation of B3O3 carrier for drug delivery process: A
DFT study (submitted)
• A DFT Study of Bridge-Driven Engineering of Fullerene-
Based Acceptors for Efficacious Organic Solar Cell
Applications (submitted)

5. Freshwater scarcity, crucial for survival, faces threats from
Contaminants like metals, dyes, and bacteria.
Dyes, used for coloration, harm skin, eyes, and digestion with
extended water use, demanding sustainable practices.
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“Combatting Water Pollution through Photocatalytic Degradation”
Photocatalysis Nanotechnology Bimetalic Nanoparticles
 Acid Green 25 (AG25)
Acid Green 25 dye cause skin infection, eye irritation,
and is carcinogenic.
 Indigo carmine
Indigo Carmine dye cause eye irritation, fast heartbeat,
and is carcinogenic
 Different ways to treat Wastewater
Advanced Oxidation process
AG25
Sr/Ni

6. Green synthesis and characterization of bimetallic nanoparticles
Optimization of various process parameters for dye removal
Modeling study using kinetics model
OBJECTIVE
Study of Anti-bacterial, Anti-cancer and Phytotoxicity

7. 1
• Preparation of Cinnamon bark extract
2
• Synthesis of BMNPs
3
• Dyes degradation via BMNPs
Steps involve in Research Experiment

8. Synthesis scheme of Sr-Ni BMNPs

9. 9
SEM images of Biosynthesized BMNPs
1 10 100 1000 10000
Size (d.nm)
Size Distribution of Sr-Ni NP solution
Characterization of Sr/Ni BMNPs
XRD Graph of of Biosynthesized Sr/Ni BMNPs
FT-IR spectra of the Cinnamon Extract
FT-IR spectra of the biosynthesize BNPs (Sr-Ni)

10. Antibacterial activity against E. coli and B. subtilis Anti-Cancer activity against MCF breast cancer cell
Doxorubicin 100 μg/mL 50 μg/mL 25 μg/mL
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Anti-bacterial, Anti- cancer & Phytotoxicity Study
Phytotoxicity activity using Triticum
aestivum seed

11. Research findings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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1
2
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Point of Zero Charge
pHi
ΔpH
Point of zero charge
pHPZC of synthesized BMNPs was
observed to be 8.2
BAND GAP
The direct band gap ‘Eg’ to be equal to
2.45 eV
2.45

12. pH
of medium
Dye
concentratio
n
Contact
time
Catalyst
Dose
RESEARCH
PARAMETERS

13.  Expression for Behnajjady-Modirshahla-
Ghanbery (BMG) model is
 This model is best fitted on the experimental data
Behnajjady-Modirshahla-ghanbery
(BMG) model
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
f(x) = 1.09487177343285 x + 5.04292324254735
R² = 0.999303381251563
f(x) = 1.05854319170862 x + 0.445648858847889
R² = 0.999973009737389
BMG Linear (BMG) BMG
Time(min)
1/1-Ct/Co
Kinetic Modeling

14. Ph.D. Research Direction
• Nanotechnology & Green chemistry
• Photo catalysis & electro catalysis
• Energy storage devices
• Material surface modification and wastewater treatment
• Organic-inorganic hybrid technology
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15. Ph.D. Plan
Innovative Applications of Ionic Liquid-Nanoparticle Catalysts in Electrochemical Processes:
 Study the use of ionic liquid-nanoparticle hybrids in electrocatalysis for energy conversion and
storage applications.
 Explore the integration of these catalysts in fuel cells, batteries, and electrolyzers.
Perform DFT calculations to gain insights into the electronic structure and energetics of the
catalytic active sites.
 Begin DFT calculations to explore electronic structure and energetics of potential active sites.
 Collaborate with computational chemists to validate and enhance DFT models.
 Present combined experimental and computational findings at conferences and in journals.
Topic:2

16. Ph.D. Plan
Photocatalysis combining membrane separation for water purification,
coating the photoactive materials inside or on the surface of membrane based
on 2D layer materials for pollutant removal.
 Development of Anti-Fouling Strategies for 2D Layered Photocatalytic
Membranes in Water Purification like zwitter ion, hierarchical structure
 Smart and Responsive 2D Layered Photocatalytic Membranes for Dynamic
Water Treatment Applications
Perform DFT calculations to gain insights into the electronic structure and
energetics of the catalytic active sites.
 Collaborate with computational chemists to validate and enhance DFT models.
 Present combined experimental and computational findings at conferences and
in journals.
Topic:1

17. Thank you

18. Cinnamon Bark EXTRACT PREPARATION
Materials
 Cinnamon bark
 Double distilled water
 Whatman No. 1 filter paper

19. Effect of pH Effect of catalyst
dose
IC show 76% degradation at 2 pH
AG25 shows 81 % degradation at 10 pH
Optimized dose is 10 mg/25 mL and 25
mg/25 mL, for IC, and AG25 respectively.

20. Effect of dye
concentration
Effect of contact
time
Maximum degradation efficiency was found
at 90 min for both IC and AG
IC show max degradation at 30ppm
AG25 shows max degradation at 40ppm

21. Effect of oxidizing agent
(H2O2)
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
75.45%
93.83%
71.18%
89.70% with H2O2
Without H2O2
Degradation
%
IC AG25
75.00%
80.00%
85.00%
90.00%
95.00%
100.00%
85.09%
97.12%
83.63%
93.01%
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Degradation
%
IC AG25
Reuse of catalyst