Ikhlas Hani Chennoufi

Dr. Ikhlas Hani Chennoufi

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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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

Representative Publications

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2 September 2022 in Materials Today: Proceedings
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ICIkhlas Hani Chennoufi
Ikhlas Hani Chennoufi
CZChorouk Zanane
Chorouk Zanane
MAMehdi Ameslek
Mehdi Ameslek
MLMostafa EL Louali
Mostafa EL Louali
HZHafida Zahir
Hafida Zahir
HLHassan Latrache
Hassan Latrache

28 February 2025 in Biophysica
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ICIkhlas Hani Chennoufi
Ikhlas Hani Chennoufi
CZChorouk Zanane
Chorouk Zanane
THTaoufik Hakim
Taoufik Hakim
HZhafida zahir
hafida zahir
FHFatima Hamadi
Fatima Hamadi
HLHassan Latrache
Hassan Latrache
Electrostatic charge significantly influences microorganism–surface interactions, including viral adhesion and transmission. While bacterial surface charges are well characterized using electrophoretic mobility and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), similar studies for viruses are limited. This work bridges the gap by estimating the negative surface charge of the Phi6 bacteriophage using XPS data. A novel approach is applied, combining chemical functionalities derived from XPS with a system of equations to quantify surface polysaccharides, proteins, hydrocarbons, and negatively charged groups (RCOO− and R2PO4−). The results indicate a predominance of proteins on the viral surface and a pH-dependent negative charge: phosphate groups dominate at low pH (1–3), while both groups contribute equally at pH 4–9. These findings provide a deeper understanding of virus–surface interactions and underscore the importance of pH in modulating viral surface charge. This method, which surpasses traditional electrophoretic mobility techniques, offers new perspectives for studying viral adhesion and developing improved antiviral materials and disinfection strategies.

1 June 2026 in Ecological Engineering & Environmental Technology
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IMIman Meftah
Iman Meftah
SMSoukaina Mitro
Soukaina Mitro
AJAbdeslam Jaafari
Abdeslam Jaafari
SLSouad Lekchiri
Souad Lekchiri
ICIkhlas Hani Chennoufi
Ikhlas Hani Chennoufi
HZhafida zahir
hafida zahir
Multidrug-resistant bacteria represent a serious public health concern due to their reduced susceptibility to multiple antibiotics and their capacity to form biofilms, which complicates treatment and contributes to persistent infections. Total phenolic compounds and flavonoids were quantified...