Research Project 51011

Development of Solid Adsorbent Chemosensors

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Project Overview

Development of Solid Adsorbent Chemosensors Based on Organic and Inorganic Materials for the Detection and Removal of Heavy Metals from Wastewater

This research project focuses on developing innovative solid adsorbent chemosensors capable of both detecting and removing heavy metals from wastewater using advanced organic and inorganic materials.

Project Details

Project Number: 51011

Duration: 2025-2028

Role: Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI)

Status: Active

Research Objectives

  • Develop novel solid adsorbent chemosensors
  • Integrate organic and inorganic materials
  • Enable simultaneous detection and removal
  • Target heavy metals in wastewater
  • Optimize sensor performance and selectivity

Methodology

  • Material synthesis and characterization
  • Surface modification techniques
  • Sensor fabrication and testing
  • Performance optimization
  • Real wastewater application testing

Expected Impact & Applications

Industrial Applications

Treatment of industrial wastewater containing heavy metals

Environmental Protection

Reduction of environmental contamination from heavy metals

Water Quality

Improvement of water safety and quality standards

Research Team & Collaboration

As Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Mahmoud Basseem leads the materials development and sensor fabrication aspects of this interdisciplinary research project, collaborating with experts in environmental engineering, analytical chemistry, and nanotechnology.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project co-leadership and coordination
  • Chemosensor design and development
  • Materials characterization
  • Performance evaluation
Expected Outcomes:
  • Novel sensor materials
  • Improved detection methods
  • Published research findings
  • Potential commercial applications