Dr. Abdur Rahim
Associate Professor, IRCBM
Area of Interest: Nanomaterials, Conductive polymers, Hybrid Inorganic-organic materials, Ceramic Materials, Biosensors, Colorimetric sensors, Electrochemical Sensors
Tel # (Off): 111-001-007   (891)
Served Previously

HEC Approved Ph.D. Supervisor

Dr. Rahim  research is driven by a number of different approaches, namely;

 ¨   Immobilization and Functionalization of Mesoporous/Nano-materials

¨     Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Materials

¨ Biomimetic Nanomaterial

       ¨  Metal/Metal oxide nanomaterials modification with Ionic liquids/organic groups

       ¨ Electrode surface modification with biomimetic nanomaterials, conductive polymers, etc.

       ¨Transition metal-doped materials

Applications as Electrochemical Sensor, Biochemical Sensor, Colorimetric sensors and biosensors, Gas Sensor, and humidity sensors.  

 

Funded Projects:

Completed Projects:
1. Development and synthesis of nanomaterial, especially porous iron oxide nano-spheres used as nano Biomaterial for bio actuation (2020 - 2021) PIs: Dr. Abdur Rahim , Other Team: Dr. Mahmood Hassan Akhtar, NuTech-Islamabad, Pakistan, Budget: PKR 499000, Funded By: HEC .
2. Fabrication of highly sensitive and selective electrochemiluminescence biosensor for precise monitoring of dopamine from nerve cells (2019 - 2021) PIs: Dr. Naeem Akhtar Khan,Dr. Abdur Rahim , Budget: PKR 1200000, Funded By: Pakistan Science Foundation and Ministry of Science Research and Technology (PSF-MSRT) .
3. Smart nitrite sensor for real-time food and water quality monitoring – improving public health (2017 - 2021) PIs: Dr. Abdur Rahim ,Dr. Usman Latif , Budget: PKR 4500000, Funded By: HEC .
4. SiO2/C/M-Phthalocyanine conducting ceramic material, A new substrate to prepare electrochemical sensors and biosensors (2016 - 2017) PIs: Dr. Abdur Rahim ,Dr. Akhtar Hayat , Budget: PKR 500000, Funded By: HEC .
5. Carbon Ceramic (SiO2/C) decorated with Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, preparation, characterization and biosensors application (2016 - 2017) PIs: Dr. Abdur Rahim , Budget: PKR 180000, Funded By: CIIT .

Publications:

Journal Papers:
1. M. I. Khan, N. Muhammad, M. Tariq, U. Nishan, A. Razaq, T. A. Saleh, M. A. Haija, I. Ismail, A. Rahim (2022), "Non-enzymatic electrochemical dopamine sensing probe based on hexagonal shape zinc-doped cobalt oxide (Zn-Co2O4) nanostructure", Microchimica Acta , pp: 37-48, Vol: 189, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-021-05142-z, Impact Factor: 6.232    (External URL)
2. U. Nishan, H. U. Khan, A. Rahim, M. Asad, M. Qayum, N. Khan, M. Shah, N. Muhammad, (2022), "Non-enzymatic colorimetric sensing of nitrite in fortified meat using functionalized drug mediated manganese dioxide", Materials Chemistry and Physics , pp: 125729, Vol: 278, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2022.125729, Impact Factor: 4.094    (External URL)
3. M. Alsaiari, A. Saleem, R. Alsaiari, N. Muhammad, U. Latif, M. Tariq, A. Almohana, A. Rahim, (2022), "SiO2/Al2O3/C grafted 3-n propylpyridinium silsesquioxane chloride-based non-enzymatic electrochemical sensor for determination of carcinogenic nitrite in food products", Journal of Food Chemistry , pp: 130970, Vol: 369, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2021.130970, Impact Factor: 7.51    (External URL)
4. H. U. Khan, M. Tariq, M. Shah, , S. Ullah, A. R. Ahsan , A. Rahim, J. Iqbal, R. Pasricha, I. Ismail (2021), "Designing and development of polyvinylpyrrolidone-tungsten trioxide (PVP-WO3) nanocomposite conducting film for highly sensitive, stable, and room temperature humidity sensing", Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing , pp: 106053, Vol: 132 , DOI: DOI:10.1016/j.matdes.2015.11.042, Impact Factor: 3.085    (External URL)
5. H. Khan, M. Tariq, M. Shah, M. Iqbal, I. Ullah, M. H. Mehmood, S. U. Rahman, A. Rahim (2021), "Exploring the NH3 gas sensing efficiency of polyvinylpyrrolidone based tungsten trioxide (PVP/WO3) Nanocomposites: A recent progression in the toxic gas sensing materials", Materials Science and Engineering: B , pp: 115422, Vol: 273, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2021.115422, Impact Factor: 4.052    (External URL)
6. U. Nishan, S.U. Haq, A. Rahim, M. Asad, A. Badshah, A.U.H.A. Shah, A. Iqbal, N. Muhammad (2021), "Ionic-Liquid-Stabilized TiO2 Nanostructures: A Platform for Detection of Hydrogen Peroxide", ACS Omega , pp: 32754–32762, Vol: 48, Issue: 6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.1c04548, Impact Factor: 3.51    (External URL)
7. M. Alsaiari, A. R. Younus, A. Rahim, R. Alsaiari, N. Muhammad, (2021), "An electrochemical sensing platform of cobalt oxide@SiO2/C mesoporous composite for the selective determination of hydrazine in environmental sample", Microchemical Journal , pp: 106171, Vol: 165, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2021.106171, Impact Factor: 3.594    (External URL)
8. U. Nishan, A. Niaz, N. Muhammad, M. Asad, A. A. Shah, N. Khan, M. Khan, S. Shujah, A. Rahim, (2021), "Non-enzymatic colorimetric biosensor for hydrogen peroxide using lignin-based silver nanoparticles tuned with ionic liquid as a peroxidase mimic", Arabian Journal of Chemistry , pp: 103164, Vol: 14, Issue: 6, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2021.103164, Impact Factor: 4.74    (External URL)
9. F. Akbar, Muhammad Tariq, H. U. Khan, J. Khan, M. K. Uddin, S. S. Ahmed, A. Rahim (2021), "Development of Ag–Ni NPs loaded on MWCNTs for highly sensitive, selective and reproducible nonenzymatic electrochemical detection of glucose", Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, pp: 16166-16181, Vol: 32,, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-06164-2, Impact Factor: 2.2    (External URL)
10. U. Nishan, U. Sabba, A. Rahim, M. Asad, M. Shah, A. Iqbal, J. Iqbal, N. Muhammad (2021), "Ionic liquid tuned titanium dioxide nanostructures as an efficient colorimetric sensing platform for dopamine detection", Materials Chemistry and Physics , pp: 124289, Vol: 262, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2021.124289, Impact Factor: 3.4    (External URL)
11. Z. Wahab, M. Nawaz, M.I. Khan, A. Bahader, A. Niaz, A. Rahim, M. Ismail, A. U. Rehman, R. Jin, (2021), "A new synthesis of Fe1–x–MnxO3/PVA nanocomposites for the removal of heavy metals from water", Desalination and Water Treatment , pp: 155-169, Vol: 209, DOI: https://doi.org/10.5004/dwt.2021.26507, Impact Factor: 1.234    (External URL)
12. P. Ahmad, M. I. Khan, M. H. Akhtar, G. Muhammad, J. Iqbal, A. Rahim, N. Muhammad (2021), "Single-step synthesis of magnesium-iron borates composite; an efficient electrocatalyst for dopamine detection", Microchemical Journal , pp: 105679, Vol: 160, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.microc.2020.105679, Impact Factor: 3.594    (External URL)
13. U. Nishan, R. Gul, N. Muhammad, M. Asad, A. Rahim*, M. Shah, J. Iqbal, J. Uddin, A. U. H. A. Shah, S. Shujah (2020), "Colorimetric based sensing of dopamine using ionic liquids functionalized drug mediated silver nanostructures", Microchemical Journal , pp: 105382, Vol: 159, Impact Factor: 3.594   
14. F. Zarif, S. Rauf, S. Khurshid, N. Muhammad, A. Hayat, A. Rahim, N. S. Shah, C. P. Yang (2020), "Effect of pyridinium based ionic liquid on the sensing property of Ni0 nanoparticle for the colorimetric detection of hydrogen peroxide", Journal of Molecular structure, pp: 128620, Vol: 1219 , Impact Factor: 2.463   
15. M. Tariq, M. Muhammad, J. Khan, A. Raziq, M. K. Uddin, A. Niaz, S. S. Ahmed, A. Rahim (2020), "Removal of Rhodamine B dye from aqueous solutions using photo-fenton processes and novel Ni-Cu@MWCNTs photocatalyst", Journal of Molecular Liquids , pp: 113399, Vol: 312, Impact Factor: 5.065   
16. M. Sabir, A. Ali, U. Siddiqui, N. Muhammad, A. S. Khan, F. Sharif, F. Iqbal, A. T. Shah, A. Rahim, I. U. Rehman (2020), "Synthesis and characterization of cellulose/hydroxyapatite based dental restorative composites", Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, pp: 1806–1819, Vol: 31, Issue: 14, Impact Factor: 2.69   
17. H. U. Khan, M. Tariq, M. Shah, M. T. Jan, M. Iqbal, J. Khan, A. R. Ahsan, A. Rahim (2020), "The efficacy of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP)/CuO nanocomposite as an appropriate room temperature humidity sensing material: fabrication of highly sensitive capacitive resistive type humidity sensor", Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics , pp: 7698–7707, Vol: 31, Impact Factor: 2.22   
18. L. S. S. Santos, S. B. A. Barros, A. Rahim*, Y. Gushikem (2020), "In situ synthesis of gold nanoparticles on mesoporous silica surface-functionalized with pyridinium ligands", Journal of Nanoparticle Research, pp: 49-62, Vol: 22, Impact Factor: 2.009   
19. A. J. Khan, J. Song, K. Ahmed, A. Rahim, P. L. O. Volpe, F. Rehman (2020), "Mesoporous silica MCM-41, SBA-15 and derived bridged polysilsesquioxane SBA-PMDA for the selective removal of textile reactive dyes from wastewater", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 111957, Vol: 298 , Impact Factor: 5.065   
20. U. Gul, S. Kanwal, S. Tabassum, M. A. Gilani, A. Rahim (2020), "Microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon dots as reductant and stabilizer for silver nanoparticles with enhanced-peroxidase like activity for colorimetric detection of hydrogen peroxide and glucose", Microchimica Acta , pp: 135-142, Vol: 187, Impact Factor: 6.232   
21. F. Saeed, N. Muhammad, A.S. Khan, F. Sharif, A. Rahim, P. Ahmad, M. Irfan (2020), "Prosthodontics dental materials: From conventional to unconventional", Journal of Materials Science and Engineering C, pp: 110167, Vol: 106 , Impact Factor: 5.88   
22. U. Nishan, F. Bashir, N. Muhammad, N. Khan, Abdur Rahim, M. Shah, R. Nazir, M. Sayed (2019), "Ionic liquid as a moderator for improved sensing properties of TiO2 nanostructures for the detection of acetone biomarker in diabetes mellitus", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 111681, Vol: 249, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111681, Impact Factor: 6.165    (External URL)
23. S. Tariq, A. Rahim*, N. Muhammad, U. Azhar, K. Sultana, F. Sharif, S. A. Siddiqi, S. U. Rahman, M. Zaman, F. Rehman (2019), "Controllable Delivery from Gentamicin Loaded Polycaprolactone/ Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Composite Mats", Journal of Molecular Liquids , pp: 111205-111211, Vol: 290, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2019.111205, Impact Factor: 6.15    (External URL)
24. S. Bibi, M. I. Zaman, A. Niaz, M. Nawaz, A. Rahim*, M. Bilal (2019), "Voltammetric determination of nitrite by using a multiwalled carbon nanotube paste electrode modified with chitosan-functionalized silver nanoparticles,", Microchimica Acta, pp: 595-604, Vol: 186, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-019-3699-8, Impact Factor: 6.232    (External URL)
25. Muhammad Tariq, Ayaz Hassan, Abdul Raziq, Abdur Rahim (2019), "Kinetic and thermodynamic study of oxid fenton-like process: effect of HCO3-, CO32-, Cl- and SO4 2- on dye degradation", Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia , pp: 243-254, Vol: 33, Issue: 2, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/bcse.v33i2.5, Impact Factor: 1.33    (External URL)
26. M. Haris Mehmood, M. Tariq, A. Hassan, A. Raziq, Abdur Rahim, J. Khan, (2019), "Facile Solvothermal Synthesis of Pt-Cu Electrocatalyst With Improved Electrocatalytic Activity Toward Methanol Oxidation ", Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society, pp: 1-13, Vol: 84, Issue: 10, DOI: https://doi.org/10.2298/JSC190131041M, Impact Factor: 1.24    (External URL)
27. A. Rehman Younus, J. Iqbal, N. Muhammad, F. Rehman, M. Tariq, A. Niaz, S. Badshah, A. Rahim (2019), "Non-Enzymatic amperometric dopamine sensor based on a carbon ceramic electrode of type SiO2/C modified with Co3O4 nanoparticles", Microchimica Acta , pp: 471-480, Vol: 186, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-019-3605-4, Impact Factor: 6.232    (External URL)
28. Z. Tayyab, S. Z. Safi, Abdur Rahim, A. S. Khan, F. Sharif, Z. U. H. Khan, F. Rehman, Z. Ullah, J. Iqbal, N. Muhammad, (2019), "Preparation of cellulosic Ag nanocomposites using an ionic liquid", Journal of Biomaterials Science, Polymer Edition, pp: 785-796, Vol: 30, Issue: 9, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09205063.2019.1605869, Impact Factor: 3.517    (External URL)
29. B. Iqbal, N. Muhammad, Abdur Rahim, F. Iqbal, F. Sharif, S. Z. Safi, A. S. Khan, G. Gonfa, M. Uroos, I. U. Rehman (2019), "Development of collagen/PVA composites patches for osteochondral defects using a green processing of ionic liquid", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, pp: 590-596, Vol: 68, Issue: 10, ISSN: 0091-4037, DOI: 10.1080/00914037.2018.1474358, Impact Factor: 2.64    (External URL)
30. H. S. Aziz, R. A. Khan, F. Shah, B. Ismail, J. Nisar, S. M. Shah, A. Rahim, A. R. Khan (2019), "Improved electrical, dielectric and magnetic properties of Al-Sm co-doped NiFe2O4 spinel ferrites nanoparticles", Materials Science and Engineering B , pp: 47-53, Vol: 243, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mseb.2019.03.021, Impact Factor: 4.706    (External URL)
31. S. Rasheed, R. A. Khan, F. Shah, B. Ismail, J. Nisar, S. M. Shah, A. Rahim, A. R. Khan (2019), "Enhancement of Electrical and Magnetic Properties of cobalt ferrite nanoparticles by co-substitution of Li-Cd ions", Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials, pp: 236-241, Vol: 471, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmmm.2018.09.073, Impact Factor: 2.993    (External URL)
32. J. Iqbal, N. Muhammad, Abdur Rahim, A. S. Khan, Z. Ullah, G. Gonfa, P. Ahmad, , , (2019), "COSMO-RS predictions, hydrogen bond basicity values and experimental evaluation of amino acid-based ionic liquids for lignocellulosic biomass dissolution", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 215-221, Vol: 273, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2018.10.044, Impact Factor: 6.15    (External URL)
33. K. Ahmed, F. Rehman, C. T.G.V.M.T. Pires, A. Rahim, M. Yamin, A. J. Khan, C. Airoldi (2018), "Fabrication of layered Al-silicate Magadiites for the Removal of reactive dyes from Textile effluents", Journal of Desalination and Water Treatment , pp: 159-168, Vol: 104, ISSN: 1944-3994, DOI: doi: 10.5004/dwt.2018.21801, Impact Factor: 1.76    (External URL)
34. F. Zarif, S. Rauf, M. Z. Qureshi, N. S. Shah, A. Hayat, N. Muhammad, A. Rahim, M. H. Nawaz, M. Nasir (2018), "Ionic liquid coated iron nanoparticles are promising peroxidase mimics for optical determination of H2O2", Microchimica Acta, pp: 302-310, Vol: 185, ISSN: 1436-5073, DOI: DOI: 10.1007/s00604-018-2841-3, Impact Factor: 6.23    (External URL)
35. F. Rehman, K. Ahmed, A. Rahim*, N. Muhammad, S. Tariq, U. Azhar, A. J. Khan, Z. U. Sama P. L. O.Volpe, C. Airoldi, (2018), "Organo-bridged Silsesquioxane incorporated Mesoporous silica as carrier for the Controlled delivery of Ibuprofen and Fluorouracil", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 319-326, Vol: 258, ISSN: 0167-7322, DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2018.03.057, Impact Factor: 6.165    (External URL)
36. T. A. Saleh, K.M.M. AlAqad, A. Rahim (2018), "Electrochemical Sensor for The Determination of Ketoconazole Based on Gold Nanoparticles Modified Carbon Paste Electrode", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 39-48, Vol: 256, DOI: 10.1016/j.molliq.2018.02.006, Impact Factor: 6.165    (External URL)
37. T. Riaz, R. Zeshan, K. Ilyas, F. Zarif, A. Rahim, S. Z. Safi, N. Muhammad, I. U. Rehman (2018), "FTIR Analysis of Natural and Synthetic Collagen", Journal of applied spectroscopy reviews, pp: 703-746, Vol: 53, Issue: 9, ISSN: 0570-4928, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/05704928.2018.1426595, Impact Factor: 5.917    (External URL)
38. B. Iqbal, Z. Sarfaraz, N. Muhammad, P. Ahmad, J. Iqbal, Z. U. H. Khan, G. Gonfa, F. Iqbal, A. Jamal, A. Rahim (2018), "Ionic Liquid as A Potential Solvent for Preparation of Collagen-Alginate-Hydroxyapatite Beads as Bone Filler", Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition , pp: 1-17, Vol: 6 , ISSN: 0920-5063, DOI: 10.1080/09205063.2018.1443604, Impact Factor: 3.517    (External URL)
39. B. Khalid, A. Rahim*, M. A. Gilani N. Muhammad, A. R. Younus, S. Tabassum, J. Iqbal, A. I. Alharthi (2018), "In situ immobilization of CuO on SiO2/graphite matrix, modified with benzimidazolium-1-acatate ionic liquid: application as catechol sensor", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 450-457, Vol: 251 , DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2017.12.109, Impact Factor: 6.165    (External URL)
40. A. Niaz, Bibi, Huma, M. I. Zaman, M. Khan, Abdur Rahim (2018), "Highly selective and ecofriendly colorimetric method for the detection of iodide using green tea synthesized silver nanoparticles", Journal of Molecular Liquids , pp: 1047-1051, Vol: 249, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2017.11.151, Impact Factor: 6.165    (External URL)
41. S. U. Khan, T. A Saleh, A. Wahab, M. H. U. Khan, D. Khan, W. U. Khan, A. Rahim, S. Kamal, F. U. Khan, S. Fahad (2018), "Nano-silver: new ageless and versatile biomedical therapeutic scaffold", International Journal of Nanomedicine 13, 733–762, 2018, pp: 733–762, Vol: 13, Impact Factor: 4.33    (External URL)
42. M. Nasir, M. H. Nawaz, U. Latif, M. Yaqub, A.Hayat, A. Rahim (2017), "An overview on enzyme mimicking nanomaterials for use in electrochemical and optical assays", Microchimica Acta , pp: 323-342, Vol: 184, ISSN: 0026-3672, DOI: DOI 10.1007/s00604-016-2036-8, Impact Factor: 6.3    (External URL)
43. A. Rahim, Z. U. Rehman, S. Mir, N. Muhammad, F. Rehman, M. H. Nawaz, M. Yaqub, S. A. Siddiqi, A. A. Chaudhry (2017), "A non-enzymatic glucose sensor based on CuO-nanostructure modified carbon ceramic electrode", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp: 425–431, Vol: 248, Impact Factor: 4.5    (External URL)
44. U. S. Khan, A. Rahim, N. Khan, N. Muhammad, F. Rehman, K. Ahmad, J. Iqbal (2017), "Aging Study of the Powdered Magnetite Nanoparticles", Materials Chemistry and Physics , pp: 86–89, Vol: 189,, Impact Factor: 2.08    (External URL)
45. F. Rehman, K. Ahmad, C. Airlodi, S. Gaisford, A. Bunaz, A. Rahim, N. Muhammad, P. Volpe (2017), "Amine bridges grafted mesoporous silica, as a prolonged/controlled drug release system for the enhanced therapeutic effect of short life drugs", Material Science and Engineering C, pp: 34–41, Vol: 72, Standard: 0928-4931, Impact Factor: 5.1    (External URL)
46. B. Iqbal, N. Muhammad, A. Jamal, P. Ahamd, Z. U. H. Khan, A. Rahim, A. S. Khan, G. Gonfa, J. Iqbal, I. U. Rehman (2017), "An application of Ionic liquid for preparation of homogeneous collagen and Alginate hydrogels for skin dressing", Journal of Molecular Liquids , pp: 720-725, Vol: 243, Standard: 0167-7322, Impact Factor: 4.5    (External URL)
47. M. Nasir, M. H. Nawaz, U. Latif, M. Yaqub, A.Hayat, A. Rahim (2017), "An overview on enzyme mimicking nanomaterials for use in electrochemical and optical assays", Microchimica Acta , pp: 323–342, Vol: 184, Standard: 0026-3672, Impact Factor: 5.7    (External URL)
48. M. Majdinasab, M. Yaqub, A. Rahim, G. Catanante, A. Hayat, J. L. Marty (2017), "An overview on recent progress in electrochemical biosensors for antimicrobial drug residues in animal-derived food", Sensors, pp: 1947, Vol: 17, Issue: 9 , Impact Factor: 2.68    (External URL)
49. N. Muhammad, A. Rahim, P. Ahmad, G. Gonfa, F. Iqbal, A. S.Khan, B. Iqbala, Z. Ullah,, I.U. Rehman (2017), "Investigation of ionic liquids as a pretreatment solvent for extraction of collagen biopolymer from waste fish scales using COSMO-RS and Experiment", Journal of Molecular Liquids , pp: 258–264, Vol: 232, Standard: 0167-7322, Impact Factor: 4.5    (External URL)
50. S. Riaz, M. Nasir, A. Hayat, N. Muhammad, A. Rahim, M. Asim, M. H. Nawaz (2017), "Poly (ethylene oxide) Tethered trans-Porphyrin: Synthesis, Self-assembly with Fullerene (C60) and DNA Binding Studies", Journal of Molecular Liquids , pp: 235–239, Vol: 225, Standard: 0167-7322, Impact Factor: 4.5    (External URL)
51. J. Iqbal, Y. Du, F. Howari, M. Bataineh, N. Muhammad, A. Rahim (2017), "Simultaneous Enrichment and On-line detection of low concentration Copper, Cobalt and Nickel ions in Water by Near-Infrared Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy Combined with Chemometrics", Journal of AOAC International , pp: 560-565, Vol: 100 , Impact Factor: 1.07    (External URL)
52. K. Ahmed, F. Rehman, C.T.G.V.M.T. Pires, A. Rahim, A. L. Santos, C. Airoldi (2016), "Aluminum doped mesoporous silica SBA-15 for the removal of remazol yellow dye from water", Microporous and Mesoporous Materials, pp: 167-175, Vol: 236, Standard: 1387-1811, Impact Factor: 3.62   
53. S. Rasheed, H. S Aziz, R.A. Khan, A. Rahim, J. Nisar, S.M Shah, F. Iqbal, Abdur R Khan (2016), "Effect ofLi–Cu dopingonstructural,electricalandmagneticproperties of cobaltferritenanoparticles", Ceramics International , pp: 3666–3672, Vol: 42, Standard: 0272-8842, Impact Factor: 2.6    (External URL)
54. Hafiz Sartaj Aziz, Saadia Rasheed, Rafaqat Ali Khan, Abdur Rahim, Jan Nisar, Syed Mujtaba Shah, Farasat Iqbalb, Abdur Rahman Khan (2016), "Evaluation of electrical, dielectric and magnetic characteristics of Al–La doped nickel spinel ferrites", RSC Advances, pp: 6589–6597, Vol: 6, Standard: 2046-2069, Impact Factor: 3.84    (External URL)
55. N. Muhammad, Y. Gao, F. Iqbal, P. Ahmad, Rile Ge, U. Nishan, A. Rahim, G. Gonfa, Z. Ullah (2016), "Extraction of Biocompatible Hydroxyapatite from Fish Scales using Novel Approach of Ionic Liquid Pretreatment", Separation and Purification Technology, pp: 129–135, Vol: 161, Standard: 1383-5866, Impact Factor: 3.36   
56. F.Rehman, A. Rahim, C. Airoldi, P. L. O. Volpe (2016), "Preparation and characterization of glycidyl methacrylate organo bridges grafted mesoporous silica SBA-15 as ibuprofen and mesalamine carrier for controlled release", Materials Science and Engineering C, pp: 970–979, Vol: 59, Standard: 0928-4931, Impact Factor: 5.11    (External URL)
57. N. Muhammad, Y. Gao, M. I. Khan, Z. Khan, A.Rahim, F. Iqbal, A. S. Khan, J. Iqbal (2015), "Effect of ionic liquid on thermo-physical properties of bamboo biomass", Wood Science and Technology, pp: 897-913, Vol: 49, Issue: 5, ISSN: 0043-7719, Impact Factor: 1.92    (External URL)
58. M. Ihsan, A.Niaz, A. Rahim, M. I. Zaman, M. B. Arain, Sirajuddin, T. Sharif, M. Najeeb (2015), "Biologically synthesized silver nanoparticle-based colorimetric sensor for the selective detection of Zn2", RSC Advances, pp: 91158–91165, Vol: 5, Standard: 2046-2069 , Impact Factor: 2.92    (External URL)
59. A.Rahim, N.Muhammad, U.Nishan, U.S.Khan, F.Rehman,Y.Gushikem, L.T.Kubota (2015), "Copper phthalocyanine modified SiO2/C electrode as a biomimetic electrocatalyst for 4-aminophenol in the development of an amperometric sensor", RSC Advances, pp: 87043–87050, Vol: 5, Standard: 2046-2069 , Impact Factor: 3.84    (External URL)
60. Zulqarnain, A. Rahim, K. Ahmad, F.Ullah, H. Ullah, U.Nishan (2015), "In vitro antibacterial activity of selected medicinal plants from lower Himalayas", Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, pp: 581-587, Vol: 28, Issue: 2, Standard: 1011-601X, Impact Factor: 1.103    (External URL)
61. U. Nishan, D. M. Damas-Souza, G. Ol.Barbosa , N. Muhammad, A. Rahim, H. F. Carvalho (2015), "New transcription factors involved with postnatal ventral prostate gland development in maleWistar rats during the first week", Life Sciences, pp: 168–173, Vol: 143 , Standard: 0024-3205, Impact Factor: 3.324   
62. Umar Saeed Khan, Nazir Shah Khattak, Abdul Manan, Aminur Rahman,Faridullah Khan & Abdur Rahim (2015), "Some Properties of Magnetite Nanoparticles Produced Under Different Conditions", Journal of Electroncis Materials, pp: 10, Vol: 43, Issue: 12, Standard: 0361-5235, Impact Factor: 1.675    (External URL)
63. U. S. Khan, Amanullah, A.Manan, N. Khan, A. Mahmood, A. Rahim (2015), "Transformation mechanism of magnetite nanoparticles", Materials Science-Poland, Vol: 33, Issue: 2, Standard: 2083-134x, Impact Factor: 0.85    (External URL)
64. M. Maroneze, A. Rahim, N. Fattori, L. P. da Costa, F. A. Sigoli, I. O. Mazali, R. Custodio, Y. Gushikem (2014), "Electroactive Properties of 1-propyl-3-methylimidazolium Ionic Liquid Covalently Bonded on Mesoporous Silica Surface: Development of an Electrochemical Sensor Probed for NADH, Dopamine and Uric Acid Detection", Journal of Electrochimica Acta, pp: 435– 440, Vol: 123, Standard: 0013-4686, Impact Factor: 5.12    (External URL)
65. A. Rahim, L. S. S. Santos, S. B. A. Barros, L. T. Kubota, R. Landers, Y. Gushikem (2014), "Electrochemical detection of nitrite in meat and water samples using a mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO2/C electrode modified with Manganese (II) phthalocyanine", Journal of Electroanalysis, pp: 1-7, Vol: 26, Standard: 1521-4109, Impact Factor: 2.54    (External URL)
66. A. Rahim, L.S.S. Santos, S.B.A. Barros, L.T. Kubota, Y. Gushikem (2013), "Dissolved O2 sensor based on Cobalt (II) phthalocyanine immobilized in situ on electrically conducting carbon ceramic mesoporous SiO2/C material", of Sensors and Actuators B , pp: 231– 238, Vol: 177, Standard: 0925-4005, Impact Factor: 3.840    (External URL)
67. O. Tkachenko, A. Rahim, A. Baraban, R. Sukhov, Y. Gushikem, Y. Kholin (2013), "Hybrid silica-organic material with immobilized amino groups: surface probing and use for electrochemical determination of nitrite ions", Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology, pp: 145-154, Vol: 67, Issue: 1, Standard: 0928-0707, Impact Factor: 1.75    (External URL)
68. S.B.A. Barros, A. Rahim, A.A. Tanaka, R. Landers, Y. Gushikem (2013), "In situ immobilization of nickel(II) phthalocyanine on mesoporous SiO2/C carbon ceramic matrices prepared by the sol–gel method: use in the simultaneous voltammetric determination of ascorbic acid and dopamine", Journal of Electrochimica Acta, pp: 140–147, Vol: 87, Standard: 0013-4686, Impact Factor: 5.12    (External URL)
69. M.P. Dos. Santos, A.Rahim, N.Fattori., L.T.Kubota, Y.Gushikem (2012), "Novel amperometric sensor based on mesoporous silica chemically modified with ensal copper complexes for selective and sensitive dopamine determination", Journal of Sensors and Actuators B , pp: 712– 718, Vol: 171-172, Standard: 0925-4005, Impact Factor: 5.66    (External URL)
70. A.Rahim, S.B.A.Barros, L.T. Arenes, Y. Gushikem (2011), "In situ immobilization of cobalt phthalocyanine on the mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO2/C prepared by the sol gel process. Evaluation as an electrochemical sensor for oxalic acid", Journal of Electrochimica Acta, pp: 1256-1261, Vol: 56, Standard: 0013-4686, Impact Factor: 5.12    (External URL)
71. A,Rahim, S.B.A. Barros, L.T. Kubota, Y. Gushikem (2011), "SiO2/C/CuPc as a biomimetic catalyst for dopamine monooxygenase in the development of an amperometric sensor", Journal of Electrochimica Acta , pp: 10116-10121, Vol: 56, Standard: 0013-4686, Impact Factor: 5.12    (External URL)
72. M.R. Jan, J. Shah, A.Rahim (2008), "Recovery of styrene monomer recovery from waste polystyrene using catalytic degradation", American Laboratory , pp: 12-14, Vol: 40, Standard: 0044-7749, Impact Factor: 0.19    (External URL)
Conference Papers:
1. A. Niaz, A. Rahim (2019) "Electrochemical Sensing of Iodide using Chitosan and Cuprite Modified Multiwall Carbon Nanotubes Paste Electrode", 7th International Symposium on Biomedical Materials: Science & Technology Innovation and the Knowledge Economy (11-12 December 2019), Lahore, Pakistan.   
2. Amina Saleem, N. Muhammad, A. Rahim (2019) "Hybrid organic-inorganic materials (SiO2/Al2O3/C/SiPy+Cl-) for electrochemical sensing of nitrite in food and water", 30th National & 18th International chemistry conference on recent trends in chemistry, November 27-29, 2019, Lahore, Pakistan.   
3. S. Mir, A. K. Khan, A. U. Saba, R. Rashid, A. Rahim (2017) "Carrageenan and Polyvinyl alcohol-based clay nanocomposite for drug delivery applications", 6th ISBM, 14-16 December 2017, Lahore, Pakistan   
4. M. Yaqub, U. Latif, M. Nasir, M. H. Nawaz, A. Rahim, A. Hayat (2017) "Electrochemical Sensors and Biosensors based on various nanomaterials", 6th ISBM, 14-16 December 2017, Lahore, Pakistan   
5. Z. U. Rehman, S. Mir, N. Muhammad, F. Rehman, A. Rahim (2017) "Enzyme free amperometric glucose sensor using carbon ceramic electrode modified with CuO nanostructure", 6th ISBM, 14-16 December 2017, Lahore, Pakistan   
6. A. Rahim, B. Khalid (2017) "In situ immobilization of CuO on SiO2/graphite matrix, modified with benzimidazolium-1-acetate ionic liquid: application as catechol sensor", 2nd UMT International Conference on Pure and Applied Sciences, 5-7th October 2017, UMT, Lahore, Pakistan   
7. F. Rehman, K. Ahmad, C. Airoldi, A. Rahim, N. Muhammad, S. Tariq, U. Azhar, A. J. Khan, Z. U. Sama, P. D. O. Volpe (2017) "Organo bridge Silsesquioxane incorporated mesoporous silica as a carrier for the control delivery of ibuprofen and Fluorouracil", 6th ISBM, 14-16 December 2017, Lahore, Pakistan   
8. R. Batool, M. A. Akhtar, A. Hayat, A. Rahim, M. Nasir, M. H. Nawaz (2017) "Synthesis of functionalized graphene oxide/iron oxide NPs/PANI nano-composite for non-enzymatic detection of glucose", 6th ISBM, 14-16 December 2017, Lahore, Pakistan   
9. A. Rehman, A. Rahim, A. Hayat, M. H. Nawaz, M. Nasir, U. Latif, N. Muhammad, M. Yaqub (2016) "Fabrication of electrochemical sensor for sensing dopamine: a biomarker of Parkinson disease", 5th ISBM, 14-16th Dec.2016, pp: P-19   
10. M. A. H. Nawaz, S. Rauf, M. H. Nawaz, A. Rahim, M. Nasir, U. Latif, M. Yaqub, A. Hayt, (2016) "Formation of carbon nanotubes thin films on carbon interface for aptasensing of cancer biomarker ", 5th ISBM, 14-16th Dec.2016, pp: 24, Vol: 1   
11. M. A. Akhtar, A. Hayat, M. Nasir, A. Rahim, M. Yaqub, U. Latif, M. H. Nawaz (2016) "Functionalized graphene oxide-polypyrrol-chitosan modified screen printed electrodes for hydrogen peroxide detection ", 5th ISBM, 14-16th Dec.2016, pp: 27, Vol: 1   
12. Z. Ur. Rehman, S. Mir, A. A. Chaudhry, S. A. Siddiqui, R. Shahid, A. Rahim (2016) "Non-enzymatic biosensor based on SiO2/C/CuO-nanostructure electrode for detection of glucose", Biosensor 2016, 25-27 May 2016, pp: P2, 167   
13. M. H. Nawaz, A. Rahim, J. L. Marty, A. Hayat (2014) "C60 and Graphene based Nano-fibers for Biomedical Applications", 4th ISBM, 15-17th Dec.2014, , pp: 42, Vol: 1   
14. M. A. H. Nawaz, N. Iqbal, M. H. Nawaz, A. Rahim, J. L. Marty, A. Hayat (2014) "Disposable and portable electrochemical bio-device for probing phosphates activity in medical applications", 4th ISBM, 15-17th Dec.2014, pp: 20, Vol: 1   
15. A. Rahim, L. T. Kubota, Y. Gushikem (2012) "In situ immobilization of manganese phthalocyanine on the mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO2/C prepared by the sol–gel process. Application as an electrochemical sensor for nitrite", International and Expo on Material Science and Engineering, pp: 108-108, Vol: 1, Issue: 3   
16. A. Rahim, L.S.S, Santos, S.B.A. Barros, L.T. Kubota, Y. Gushikem (2012) "Mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO2/C prepared by sol-gel method and modified with manganese phthalocyanine (MnPc) and used as an electrochemical sensor for the oxidation of Nitrite", 6th International Workshop "Characterization of Porous Materials" (CPM-6), pp: 151-151, Vol: P74   
17. A. Rahim, S.B.A. Barros. L.T. Arenas, Y.Gushikem (2011) "In situ immobilization of cobalt phthalocyanine on the mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO2/C prepared by the sol gel process: application as an oxalic acid sensor", X Meeting SBPMat , pp: 88-88   
18. A. Rahim, L.T Kubota, Y. Gushikem (2011) "Mesoporous carbon ceramic SiO2/C prepared by sol-gel method and modified with copper phthalocyanine used as an amperometric sensor for 4-aminophenol", Sixteenth International Symposium on Silicon Chemistry, pp: 219-219, Vol: 1   
19. A. Rahim, L.S.S, Santos, L.T. Kubota, Y. Gushikem (2011) "SiO2/C/CuPc como catalisador biomimético da dopamina monoxigenase no desenvolvimento de um sensor amperométrico", 34a Reunião Anual SBQ, pp: ELE-194   
20. A. Rahim, L.T. Arenes, L.S.S. Santos, Y.Gushikem (2010) "Desenvolvimento de um sensor eletroquímico de oxigênio dissolvido em águas a partir da ftalocianina de cobalto (II) sintetizada in-situ em matriz SiO2/grafite", 33a Reunião Anual SBQ , pp: ELE-75   
21. A. Rahim, L.T. Arenes, Y. Gushikem (2010) "In-situ synthesis of Cobalt phthalocyanine (CoPc) on SiO2/C matrix and use as an electrochemical sensor for the oxidation of Nitrite", 11th international chemistry conference and Exhibition in Africa The Role of chemistry in development of Africa, pp: 85   
22. A. Rahim, S.B.A. Barros, L.T. Arenes, Y. Gushikem (2009) "Effect of HF in the preparation of carbon-ceramic materials by sol-gel process", 11th International conference on advanced materials(ICAM). In the VIII Econtro da SBPMat   
23. A. Rahim, L.T. Arenes. S.B.A. Barros, Y. Gushikem (2009) "Synthesis of SiO2/C-graphite mesoporous ceramic material and their electrochemical study", 11th International conference on advanced materials(ICAM). In the VIII Econtro da SBPMat    
24. A.Rahim, J. Shah., M.R. Jan (2007) "Catalytic Degradation of Polystyrene in to Styrene", 7th International and 17th National Chemistry Conference   
25. A. Rahim, J. Shah, M.R. Jan (2006) "Styrene monomer recovery from waste polystyrene by thermal and catalytic degradation", 9th Symposium on Analytical and Environmental Chemistry   

Qualification

Ph.D Chemistry
Institute of Chemistry, UNICAMP, Brazil
Mar 2009 to Feb 2013
   
M.Phil Chemistry
ICS, University of Peshawar, Pakistan
Sep 2004 to Aug 2007
   
M.Sc Chemistry
Gomal University, Pakistan
Sep 2001 to Aug 2003
   

Experience

Associate Professor
COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus
Jan 2020 to Date
   
Assistant Professor
IRCBM, CIIT, Lahore
Jul 2014 to Aug 2020
   
Assistant Professor
University of Science & Technology, Bannu
Apr 2013 to Jul 2014
   
Teacher Assistant
Institute of Chemistry, UNICAMP, Brazil
Feb 2012 to Feb 2013
   
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