ADEEL AFZAL

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Sep 20, 2011

The research article entitled "AFM substantiation of the fracture behavior and mechanical properties of sol-gel derived silica packed epoxy networks" is published online.

Ref.: A. Afzal et al. (2011) Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s10971-011-2588-3.



Sep 13, 2011

The research work entitled "Synthesis and analytical characterization of composite nanomaterials for NOx sensors" is presented at the national congress held in Italy.

Ref.: A. Afzal et al. (2011) XXIV Congresso Nazionale della Società Chimica Italiana. 11-16 Sep. Lecce, Italy.



Aug 31, 2011

A book chapter entitled "Advanced NOx sensors for mechatronic applications" is included in the book "Advances in Mechatronics" published by the InTech Open Publishers, Croatia.

Ref.: A. Elia et al. (2011) in: Advances in Mechatronics. H. Martinez-Alfaro (Ed.), InTech Open, Croatia. Chapter 12, p. 247-270.



Jun 29, 2011

The research work entitled "Core-shell gold nanoparticles and gold-decorated metal oxides for gas sensing applications" is presented at the IEEE Workshop held in Italy. A short paper is also published in the proceedings.

Ref.: A. Afzal et al. (2011) Proceedings of the 4th IEEE Workshop on Advances in Sensors and Interfaces. 28-29 Jun. Brindisi, Italy. DOI: 10.1109/IWASI.2011.6004701.



May 05, 2011

The research article entitled "The influence of temperature and interface strength on the microstructure and performance of sol-gel silica-epoxy nanocomposites" is published online.

Ref.: T. Nazir et al. (2011) Polymer Bulletin. DOI: 10.1007/s00289-011-0495-y.



Apr 20, 2011

A peer-reviewed book chapter entitled "Surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors for chemical applications" is published.

Ref.: A. Afzal & FL. Dickert (2011) in: Chemical Sensors: Comprehensive Sensor Technology, Vol. 4: Solid State Sensors. G. Korotcenkov (Ed.), Momentum Press, New Jersey. US. Chapter 10, p. 447-485.



Apr 03, 2011

The manuscript entitled "Dual and tetraelectrode QCMs using imprinted polymers as receptors for ions and neutral analytes" is published online.

Ref.: U. Latif et al. (2011) Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry. 400: 2507-2515.



Mar 02, 2011

1st Birthday of my son Muhammad Arshman. Click here to see more pictures.





Feb 22, 2011

The research work entitled "Synthesis and characterization of novel nanomaterials for NOx sensors" is presented at a Conference in Ireland.

Ref.: A. Afzal et al. (2011) 6th Conference on Analytical Sciences. 21-22 Feb. Dublin, Ireland.





Feb 01, 2011

The research article entitled "A comprehensive study of the bicontinuous epoxy-silica hybrid polymers: I. Synthesis, characterization and glass transition" is published online.

Ref.: A. Afzal & HM. Siddiqi (2011) Polymer. 52: 1345-1355.