| Vision and Mission: |
To become globally recognized Centre of Excellence for Ionic Liquids R&D and to be an industrial partner of choice in applied and fundamental research related to synthesis and applications of Ionic Liquids. |
| Aims and Objectives: |
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Original research |
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Collaboration for change |
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Creativity of scientific research in Ionic Liquids; an emerging scientific field |
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Applied research for industrial implementation to ensure a sustainable future |
5. |
Generating research oriented human resource |
Publications |
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Maliha Uroos, Arshad Javaid, Amina Bashir, Javaria Tariq, Iqra Haider Khan, Sadia Naz, Sameeta Fatima and Misbah Sultan, “Green synthesis of coumarin derivatives using Brønsted acidic pyridinium based ionic liquid [MBSPy][HSO4] to control an opportunistic human and a devastating plant pathogenic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina” RSC Advances, (2022) 12, 23963 [IF = 4.036] |
2. |
Mubeshar Riaz, ‡ Maida Akhlaq, ‡ Sadia Naz and Maliha Uroos, “An Overview of Biomedical Applications of Choline Geranate (CAGE): A Major Breakthrough in Drug Delivery” RSC Advances, Accepted manuscript. [IF = 4.036] |
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Maida Akhlaq, Hassan Maqsood, Maliha Uroos, Ayesha Iqbal, “A Comparative Study of Different Methods for Cellulose Extraction from Lignocellulosic Wastes and Conversion into Carboxymethyl Cellulose” ChemistrySelect 7 (29), e202201533 [IF = 2.307] |
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Nida Saleem, Sadia Naz, Maliha Uroos, Rabia Muazzam, Muhammad Salman, “Ionic Liquid Functionalized Egg Residues as Efficient Biosorbents for Anionic Orange G Dye” International Journal of Environmental Analytical Chemistry, (2022) Accepted Manuscript. [IF = 2.731] |
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Sadia Naz, Maliha Uroos and Nawshad Muhammad, “One-Pot Production of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and Simultaneous Lignin Recovery from Non-food Lignocellulosic Wastes using Cost-effective Ionic Liquids” Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2022), 1-12 [IF = 4.050] |
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Sadia Naz & Maliha Uroos, “Ionic Liquids: Designer Solvents for Cleaner Technologies” Letters in Organic Chemistry (2022), 17 (10), 811-813 [IF = 0.797] |
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Sadia Naz & Maliha Uroos, “Ionic Liquids Mediated One‐Pot Synthesis of Second Generation 5‐Ethoxymethylfurfural (5‐EMF); A Potent Biofuel Candidate” ChemistrySelect (2022) 7 (18), e202201161 [IF = 2.307] |
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Siti Aminah Mohd Johari, Muhammad Ayoub, Abrar Inayat, Sami Ullah, Maliha Uroos, Salman Raza Naqvi, Sarah Farukkh, “Utilization of Dairy Scum Waste as a Feedstock for Biodiesel Production via Different Heating Sources for Catalytic Transesterification” ChemBioEng Reviews (2022), [IF = 6.207] |
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Azmat Mehmood Asim, Maliha Uroos, Nawshad Muhammad, and Jason P. Hallett, “Production of Food-Grade Glucose from Rice and Wheat Residues Using a Biocompatible Ionic Liquid” ACS Sustainable Chemistry and Engineering (2021), 9(24), 8080−8089. [IF = 9.224] |
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Sadia Naz, Maliha Uroos, Muhammad Ayoub, “Cost-Effective Processing of Carbon-Rich Materials in Ionic Liquids: An Expeditious Approach to Biofuels” ACS Omega (2021), 6(43), 29233−29242. [IF = 4.131] |
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Amna Bibi, Sadia Naz, Maliha Uroos, “Evaluating the Effect of Ionic Liquid on Biosorption Potential of Peanut Waste: Experimental and Theoretical Studies” ACS Omega (2021), 6(34), 22259−22271. [IF = 4.131] |
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Rabia Muazzam, Azmat Mehmood Asim, Maliha Uroos, Nawshad Muhammad, Jason P. Hallett, “Evaluating the potential of a novel hardwood biomass using a superbase ionic liquid” RSC Advances (2021), 11, 19095. [IF = 4.036] |
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Sadia Naz, Maliha Uroos, Nawshad Muhammad, “Effect of Molecular Structure of Cation and Anions of Ionic Liquids and Co-Solvents on Selectivity of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural from Sugars, Cellulose and Real Biomass” Journal of Molecular Liquids (2021), 334, 116523. [IF = 6.633] |
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Azmat Mehmood Asim, Maliha Uroos, Sadia Naz, Nawshad Muhammad, “Pyridinium Protic Ionic Liquids: Effective Solvents for Delignification of Wheat Straw” Journal of Molecular Liquids (2021), 325, 115013. [IF = 6.633] |
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Muhammad Ayoub, Suzana Yusuf, Abrar Inayat, Sami Ullah, Maliha Uroos, Mushtaq Ahmad & Muhammad Zafar, “Synthesis and Characterization of Waste Eggshell-Based Montmorillonite Clay Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Waste Cooking Oil” E3S Web of Conferences, 2021, (287), 2006. |
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Rabia Muazzam, Ainy Hafeez, Maliha Uroos, Muhammad Saeed, Fahad Rehman, Nawshad Muhammad, “Plasma‑Based Ozonolysis of Lignin Waste Materials for the Production of Value‑Added Chemicals” Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2021), 1− 17. [IF = 4.050] |
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Amna Murtaza, Maliha Uroos, Misbah Sultan, Rabia Muazzam, Sadia Naz, “Enhancing Catalytic Potential of Gold Nanoparticles by Linear and Cross-linked Polyurethane Blending” RSC Advances (2021), 11(43), 26635. [IF = 4.036] |
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Hafiza Amna Younus, Mariya Al-Rashida, Abdul Hameed, Maiha Uroos, Uzma Salar, Sobia Rana, Khalid Mohammad Khan, “Multicomponent Reactions (MCR) in Medicinal Chemistry: A Patent Review (2010-2020)” Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Patents (2021), 267−289. [IF = 6.797] |
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Muhammad Tariq Shehzad, Aqeel Imran, Abdul Hameed, Mariya Al-Rashida, Marium Bibi, Maliha Uroos, Asnuzilawati Asari, Shafia Iftikhar, Habsah Mohammad, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir, Zahid Shafiq, Jamshed Iqbal, “Exploring Synthetic and Therapeutic Prospects of New Thiazoline Derivatives as Aldose Reductase (ALR2) Inhibitors” RSC Advances (2021), 11(28), 17259−17282. [IF = 4.036] |
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Misbah Sultan, Zunaira Jamal, Farhat Jubeen, Ariba Farooq, Ismat Bibi, Maliha Uroos, Hina Chaudhry, SA Alissa, Munawar Iqbal, “Green Synthesis of Biodegradable Polyurethane and Castor Oil-Based Composite for Benign Transformation of Methylene Blue” Arabian Journal of Chemistry (2021), 14(12), 103417. [IF = 6.212] |
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Mahnoor Ijaz, Maryam Fatima, Rukhsana Anwar, Malih Uroos, “Green Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles from Manilkara Zapota L. Extract and the Evaluation of its Intrinsic in vivo Antiarthritic Potential” RSC Advances (2021), 11(44), 27092−27106. [IF = 4.036] |
Book & Book Chapter |
| Authored Reference Book |
| Maliha Uroos, Abdul Hameed, Sadia Naz, Muhammad Raza Shah, Elsevier (2022), “Indole Alkaloid: Spirooxindole, Visual Guide to Natural Product Synthesis Series” ISBN: 9780323916745. |
| Book Chapter |
| Sadia Naz and Maliha Uroos, “Ionic Liquids Based Processing of Renewable and Sustainable Biopolymers”, Biofibers and Biopolymers for Biocomposites, 2020, 181-207. |
| International Conference on Ionic Liquids for Sustainable Future, ILSF-2022, Faisal auditorium, University of the Punjab, Lahore, March 10, 2022. |
International speakers |
| • Douglas R. MacFarlane |
| Monash University, Australia |
| Expert in ionic liquid, electrochemistry, green chemistry. |
| • Prof. Dr Jason P Hallett |
| Imperial College London, UK |
| Expert in ionic liquids, biorefinery and circular economy. |
| • Prof. Dr Jennifer M. Pringle |
| Deakin University, Australia |
| Expert in ionic liquids, electrolytes and plastic crystals. |
Collaborations |
| International Collaborations |
| 1. Imperial College London, UK |
| 2. Monash University, Australia |
| 3. Lulea University of Technology, Sweden |
| 4. Deakin University, Australia |
| Industrial Collaborations |
| 1. Packages |
| 2. ChemTech Prochimia |
| 3. Samad Group |
| 4. PCSIR |
| 5. Agricoze |
| 6. PCMA |
| 7. Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
Well-equipped Research Labs
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