Mehwish Kiran

Dr. Mehwish Kiran


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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5 August 2022 in Polymers
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TATariq Aziz
Tariq Aziz
AFArshad Farid
Arshad Farid
FHFazal Haq
Fazal Haq
MKMehwish Kiran
Mehwish Kiran
Asmat UllahAsmat Ullah
Asmat Ullah
SASOAD Khalil ALJAOUNI
SOAD Khalil ALJAOUNI
The latest advancements in cellulose and its derivatives are the subject of this study. We summarize the characteristics, modifications, applications, and properties of cellulose. Here, we discuss new breakthroughs in modified cellulose that allow for enhanced control. In addition to standard approaches, improvements in different techniques employed for cellulose and its derivatives are the subject of this review. The various strategies for synthetic polymers are also discussed. The recent advancements in polymer production allow for more precise control, and make it possible to make functional celluloses with better physical qualities. For sustainability and environmental preservation, the development of cellulose green processing is the most abundant renewable substance in nature. The discovery of cellulose disintegration opens up new possibilities for sustainable techniques. Based on the review of recent scientific literature, we believe that additional chemical units of cellulose solubility should be used. This evaluation will evaluate the sustainability of biomass and processing the greenness for the long term. It appears not only crucial to dissolution, but also to the greenness of any process.
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15 December 2022 in Environmental Research
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NMNaveed Ullah Marwat
Naveed Ullah Marwat
FHFazal Haq
Fazal Haq
AFArshad Farid
Arshad Farid
MKMehwish Kiran
Mehwish Kiran
ZOZeid A. Al Othman
Zeid A. Al Othman
KKKuan Shiong Khoo
Kuan Shiong Khoo

2 June 2025 in Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
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IBIrum Bukhari
Irum Bukhari
FHFazal Haq
Fazal Haq
MKMehwish Kiran
Mehwish Kiran
RKRabia Kundi
Rabia Kundi
AKAyesha Kiran
Ayesha Kiran

9 September 2022 in Molecules
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UYUzma Yasmeen
Uzma Yasmeen
FHFazal Haq
Fazal Haq
MKMehwish Kiran
Mehwish Kiran
AFArshad Farid
Arshad Farid
NMNaveed Ullah Marwat
Naveed Ullah Marwat
IUIrfan Ullah
Irfan Ullah
In this research, a new biodegradable and eco-friendly adsorbent, starch-grafted polymethyl methacrylate (St-g-PMMA) was synthesized. The St-g-PMMA was synthesized by a free radical polymerization reaction in which methyl methacrylate (MMA) was grafted onto a starch polymer chain. The reaction was performed in water in the presence of a potassium persulfate (KPS) initiator. The structure and different properties of the St-g-PMMA was explored by FT-IR, 1H NMR, TGA, SEM and XRD. After characterization, the St-g-PMMA was used for the removal of MB dye. Different adsorption parameters, such as effect of adsorbent dose, effect of pH, effect of initial concentration of dye solution, effect of contact time and comparative adsorption study were investigated. The St-g-PMMA showed a maximum removal percentage (R%) of 97% towards MB. The other parameters, such as the isothermal and kinetic models, were fitted to the experimental data. The results showed that the Langmuir adsorption and pseudo second order kinetic models were best fitted to experimental data with a regression coefficient of R2 = 0.93 and 0.99, respectively.

31 December 2022 in Journal of Horticultural Sciences
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MKMehwish Kiran
Mehwish Kiran
MJMuhammad Saleem Jilani
Muhammad Saleem Jilani
KWKashif Waseem
Kashif Waseem
FHFazal Haq
Fazal Haq
MKMuhammad Sohail Khan
Muhammad Sohail Khan
KHKashif Hussain
Kashif Hussain
A pot experiment was conducted at Horticulture Experimental Area, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan to investigate the combined effects of NPK and organic manures on growth and yield of carrot, for two consecutive years. The experiment was laid out in CRD with six treatments and four replications. Five different organic manures such as poultry manure (PM), sewage sludge (SS), farmyard manure (FYM), press mud (PrM) and goat manure (GM) were applied in combination with NPK, each at recommended levels for two successive years. A fertilizer check (control) was also included as treatment where no fertilizer and manure were used. The study revealed significant improvements in almost all growth and yield attributes by combined application of NPK and organic manures. Among different combinations, NPK + PM surpassed all other treatments by giving maximum leaves per plant (8.73 and 8.13), leaf length (38.17 and 36.77cm), root length (29.30 and 24.83cm), root diameter (3.10 and 3.27cm), root weight per plant (142.40 and 142.00g), total biomass per plant (169.33 and 166.67g) and root yield (56.67 and 56.83 t/ha), during both the experimental years. Similarly, NPK combination with green manure and sewage sludge also produced better results pertaining to carrot growth and production for two consecutive years. It was also observed during the study that control treatment showed poorest findings and placed at lowest levels.

25 November 2024 in Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
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WUWaheed Ullah
Waheed Ullah
MKMehwish Kiran
Mehwish Kiran
FHFazal Haq
Fazal Haq
IKIffat Ayesha Khan
Iffat Ayesha Khan
IBIrum Bukhari
Irum Bukhari
MNMuhammad Amjad Nadeem
Muhammad Amjad Nadeem