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  1. Surface grafting GO nanoplatelets with antimicrobial rosin acids for strengthening photocatalytic of chitosan/gelatin nanocomposites

    Article • Diamond and Related Materials, August 2025, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  2. Influence of Eichhornia crassipes‐Derived Cellulose Nanocrystals and ZnO Nanoparticles on Moisture and Biological Properties of PVA/PVP Nanocomposites for Smart Agriculture

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, July 2025, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  3. Impact of different types of treated nanoclays on physico-mechanical, thermal and antibacterial properties of EPDMgMA nanocomposites

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, July 2025, Taylor & Francis

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  4. Using natural antioxidant Rhubarb extracts in PVA/chitosan bio-adsorbent films for efficient removal of cationic and anionic dyes from polluted water

    Article • Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, January 2025, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  5. Utilization of torrefied date stones with synthesized TiO2 nanoparticles for promoting humidity sensing of PVA/PVP nanocomposites for smart food packaging and biomedical applications

    Article • Ceramics International, October 2024, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  6. Intelligent packaging films based on two-dimensional nanomaterials for food safety and quality monitoring: Future insights and roadblocks

    Article • Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, July 2024, SAGE Publications

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  7. Valorization of Eichhornia crassipes for the production of cellulose nanocrystals further investigation of plethoric biobased resource

    Article • Scientific Reports, May 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  8. Expanded bentonite clay by bio-adhesive resins and its impact on the mechanical, adhesion, and ultrasonic properties of NR/SBR/polyester cords systems

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, March 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  9. The use of decorated titanium oxide nanoparticles for the development of handmade textile heritage in Egyptian villages: Design, mechanical, flammability, and antibacterial properties

    Article • Journal of Vinyl Technology, February 2024, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  10. Improvement of hybrid polyvinyl chloride/dapsone membrane using synthesized silver nanoparticles for the efficient removal of heavy metals, microorganisms, and phosphate and nitrate compounds from polluted water

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2024, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  11. Biosynthesis of MgO Nanoparticles and Their Impact on the Properties of the PVA/Gelatin Nanocomposites for Smart Food Packaging Applications

    Article • ACS Applied Bio Materials, November 2023, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  12. Functionalized GO nanoplatelets with folic acid as a novel material for boosting humidity sensing of chitosan/PVA nanocomposites for active food packaging

    Article • Surfaces and Interfaces, October 2023, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  13. Effective nanomembranes from chitosan/PVA blend decorated graphene oxide with gum rosin and silver nanoparticles for removal of heavy metals and microbes from water resources

    Article • Surfaces and Interfaces, July 2023, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  14. Cellulose nanocrystals from agricultural residues (Eichhornia crassipes): Extraction and characterization

    Article • Heliyon, June 2023, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  15. Highly Efficient Photocatalysts for Methylene Blue Degradation Based on a Platform of Deposited GO-ZnO Nanoparticles on Polyurethane Foam

    Article • Molecules, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  16. Utilization of PVA nano-membrane based synthesized magnetic GO-Ni-Fe2O4 nanoparticles for removal of heavy metals from water resources

    Article • Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring & Management, December 2022, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  17. Development of antibacterial carboxymethyl cellulose/quaternized starch bionanocomposites based on cinnamon essential oil nanoemulsion for wound healing applications

    Article • Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, October 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  18. Improvement of the acoustic and mechanical properties of sponge ethylene propylene diene rubber/carbon nanotube composites crosslinked by subsequent sulfur and electron beam irradiation

    Article • Polymer International, September 2022, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  19. Bio-based antibacterial packaging from decorated bagasse papers with natural rosin and synthesised GO-Ag nanoparticles

    Article • Materials Technology, May 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  20. Rational formulations of sustainable polyurethane/chitin/rosin composites reinforced with ZnO-doped-SiO2 nanoparticles for green packaging applications

    Article • Food Chemistry, March 2022, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  21. Characterization of low-density polyethylene reference material for melt flow rate by collaboration of NIS and a network of competent laboratories

    Article • Journal of Chemical Metrology, December 2021, ACG Publications

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  22. Development of dapsone-capped TiO2 hybrid nanocomposites and their effects on the UV radiation, mechanical, thermal properties and antibacterial activity of PVA bionanocomposites

    Article • Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring & Management, December 2021, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  23. Ultrafast response humidity sensors based on polyvinyl chloride/graphene oxide nanocomposites for intelligent food packaging

    Article • Sensors and Actuators A Physical, November 2021, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  24. Bioenveloping Inorganic Filler-Based Eggshell Wastes for Enhancing the Properties of Natural Rubber Biocomposites

    Article • Tire Science and Technology, October 2021, The Tire Society

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  25. Effect of LDPE-g-MA as a compatibilizer for LDPE/PA6 blend on the phase morphology and mechanical properties

    Article • Polymer Bulletin, March 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  26. Synergistic impact of cumin essential oil on enhancing of UV-blocking and antibacterial activity of biodegradable poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/clay platelets nanocomposites

    Article • Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, January 2021, SAGE Publications

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  27. Effect of green modification of nanoclay on the adhesion behavior of EPDM rubber to polyester fabric

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, July 2020, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  28. Antimicrobial low-density polyethylene/low-density polyethylene-grafted acrylic acid biocomposites based on rice bran with tea tree oil for food packaging applications

    Article • Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, May 2020, SAGE Publications

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  29. Reinforcement of Starch Based Biodegradable Composite Using Nile Rose Residues

    Article • Journal of Materials Research and Technology, May 2020, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  30. Kenaf fibre treatment and its impact on the static, dynamic, hydrophobicity and barrier properties of sustainable polystyrene biocomposites

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2020, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  31. Facile coating of carbon nanotubes by different resins for enhancing mechanical, electrical properties and adhesion strength of NR/Nylon 66 systems

    Article • The Journal of Adhesion, December 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  32. Preparation and Properties of Polylactide Reinforced with Eggshell Modified with Different Fatty Acids

    Article • Key Engineering Materials, October 2019, Trans Tech Publications

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  33. Eco-friendly polymer composites for green packaging: Future vision and challenges

    Article • Composites Part B Engineering, September 2019, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  34. High-performance of nanoparticles and their effects on the mechanical, thermal stability and UV-shielding properties of PMMA nanocomposites

    Article • Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, December 2017, Egypts Presidential Specialized Council for Education and Scientific Research

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  35. Evaluation of the Morphological, Electrical and Antibacterial Properties of Polyaniline Nanocomposite Based on Zn/Al-Layered Double Hydroxides

    Article • ChemistrySelect, September 2017, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  36. Bio-alkyd resin for bioadhesion

    Article • Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology, July 2017, Taylor & Francis

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa, Moustafa Zahran

  37. PLA/PBAT Bionanocomposites with Antimicrobial Natural Rosin for Green Packaging

    Article • ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, June 2017, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  38. Facile modification of organoclay and its effect on the compatibility and properties of novel biodegradable PBE/PBAT nanocomposites

    Article • European Polymer Journal, February 2017, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  39. Utilization of Torrefied Coffee Grounds as Reinforcing Agent To Produce High-Quality Biodegradable PBAT Composites for Food Packaging Applications

    Article • ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering, January 2017, American Chemical Society (ACS)

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  40. Sustainable biodegradable coffee grounds filler and its effect on the hydrophobicity, mechanical and thermal properties of biodegradable PBAT composites

    Article • Journal of Applied Polymer Science, October 2016, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  41. Biodegradable date stones filler for enhancing mechanical, dynamic, and flame retardant properties of polyamide-6 biocomposites

    Article • Polymer Composites, July 2016, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  42. Investigation of morphology, mechanical, thermal and flame retardant properties of an EVA/EPDM blend by combination of organoclay with Na+-tripolyphosphate

    Article • RSC Advances, January 2016, Royal Society of Chemistry

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  43. Characterization of bio-filler derived from seashell wastes and its effect on the mechanical, thermal, and flame retardant properties of ABS composites

    Article • Polymer Composites, December 2015, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  44. Effect of different types and loadings of modified nanoclay on mechanical properties and adhesion strength of EPDM-g-MAH/nylon 66 systems

    Article • International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives, September 2015, Elsevier

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa

  45. Influence of the degree of exfoliation of an organoclay on the flame-retardant properties of cross-linked ethylene-co-Propylene-co-diene monomer-g-Maleic anhydride-based composites

    Article • Polymer Composites, June 2015, Wiley

    Assoc. Prof. Hesham Moustafa