Akbar Ali, Ph.D. is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Department of Chemistry, Kargil Campus, University of Ladakh, Union Territory of Ladakh, India. He completed his bachelor degree in Science (BSc.) from Islamia College of Science and Commerce, University of Kashmir and Master degree in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, A Central University, New Delhi, India. He obtained his doctorate degree in Chemistry from Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. His areas of research include Polymer Chemistry, specialized in Biological Macromolecules, Functionalization of Natural Polymers, Polymer- Iodine Complexes, Hydrogel Chemistry, and Green Chemistry, and for which he has co-authored a number of book chapters in the areas of polymers.
EDUCATION
MSc. PhD in chemistry
RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS
Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Organic Chemistry, Polymers and Plastics
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Scopus Publications
3407
Scholar Citations
15
Scholar h-index
23
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Scopus Publications
Gamma-Irradiated Gum Arabic Grafted with 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate: A Novel Superabsorbent Polymer for Controlled Folic Acid Release Tariq Ahmad Mir, Showkat Ali Ganie, Akbar Ali, Mohammed A. Assiri, Khalid Imtiyaz, M. Moshahid Alam Rizvi, Nasreen Mazumdar, Luqman Jameel Rather Macromolecular Rapid Communications, 2024 This study explores the synthesis and characterization of superabsorbent hydrogels derived from chemically modified gum Arabic, designed for controlled folic acid release. The synthesis involves a two‐step process: carboxymethylation followed by grafting with 2‐hydroxyethyl methacrylate via gamma irradiation. The resulting hydrogels exhibit enhanced mechanical strength and controlled diffusivity, essential for nutrient delivery systems. Key factors such as copolymer composition and irradiation dose are investigated, affecting the synthesis process. Systematic studies of swelling behaviors reveal that the hydrogel achieves a maximum swelling of 888.1% at 40 °C. The hydrogels are loaded with folic acid, and in vitro, sustained release profiles are examined under various pH conditions. The maximum release of 83.3% is observed after 24 h at pH 7.0, following a Korsmeyer–Peppas release mechanism. Different characterization techniques, confirm the successful synthesis and unique properties of the superabsorbent hydrogels. Rheological behavior analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and biocompatibility assessments provide a comprehensive understanding of the hydrogel structures. Gamma irradiation ensures a homogeneous network structure, crucial for optimal swelling behavior and mechanical properties. This research highlights the potential of eco‐friendly biopolymer hydrogels in precise drug delivery applications, leveraging the safety and process control benefits of gamma irradiation.
Cost-effective adsorbents for dye remediation: Recent breakthroughs and future prospects S Garg, A Ali, S Ahmed, NP Rumjit, S Ahmad, SUR Beig Environmental Engineering Research , 2026 2026
Fabrication and Characterization of Citric Acid Crosslinked, Sea Buckthorn Leaves Extract Incorporated PVA-Based Films with Improved Antioxidative and UV-Shielding Properties … HBGA Akbar Ali, Mubaraka Banoo Journal of Packaging Technology and Research, 15 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
Gamma-Irradiated Gum Arabic Grafted with 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate: A Novel Superabsorbent Polymer for Controlled Folic Acid Release LJR Tariq Ahmad Mir, Showkat Ali Ganie, Akbar Ali, Mohammed A. Assiri ... Macromolecular Rapid Communications 1 (1), 2400258 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Synthesis and characterization of amino-functionalized guar gum based polyurea: Preparation of iodine complexes, structural investigation and release studies A Ali, SA Ganie, TA Mir, N Mazumdar International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 271, 132711 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Water pollution remediation: Synthesis and characterization of poly( o ‐methylaniline)/ZnO/rGO composite for photocatalytic degradation of dyes MN Ahmad, MN Anjum, MF Farid, A Haq, A Ali, MF Rehman, MA Assiri, ... Polymers for Advanced Technologies 35 (1), e6269 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
An introduction to hydrogels A Ali, S Ahmed Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels, 1-20 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
Polysaccharide-based hydrogels: history and chronological developments UA Dar, AA Tantary, A Ali Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels, 21-42 , 2024 2024 Citations: 3
Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications AAS Ahmed Elsevier 1, 1-627 , 2024 2024
Polysaccharide-based hydrogels: History and chronological developments AATAA Umar Ali Dar Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 1 , 2024 2024
Click Chemistry a Promising Tool to Develop Polysaccharide-based Hydrogels AAUA Dar Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 1 , 2024 2024 Citations: 2
Introduction to hydrogels AAS Ahmed Polysaccharides-Based Hydrogels Synthesis, Characterization and Applications 1 , 2024 2024
Polysaccharides and proteins based bionanocomposites as smart packaging materials: From fabrication to food packaging applications a review A Ali, S Bairagi, SA Ganie, S Ahmed International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 252, 126534 , 2023 2023 Citations: 73
Synthesis, characterization and disinfection efficiency evaluation of quaternary ammonium iodide derivatives of gum Arabic A Ali, SA Ganie, TA Mir, N Mazumdar Journal of Polymers and the Environment 31 (10), 4210-4222 , 2023 2023 Citations: 6
Natural Gums: Extraction, Properties, and Applications AAS Ahmed Elsevier 1, 720 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Extraction, structural properties, and applications of carrageenan gum NA Afoakwah, MG Komla, A Ali, S Ahmed Natural Gums, 647-668 , 2023 2023 Citations: 10
Extraction, structural properties, and applications of Irvingia gabonensis (Dika nuts) MG Komla, NA Afoakwah, A Ali, S Ahmed Natural Gums, 489-503 , 2023 2023
Extraction, structural properties, and applications of cashew gum MG Komla, NA Afoakwah, A Ali, S Ahmed Natural Gums, 475-488 , 2023 2023
Extraction, structural properties, and applications of pectin A Ali, TA Mir Natural Gums, 417-452 , 2023 2023 Citations: 2
Extraction, structural properties, and applications of gum arabic NA Afoakwah, MG Komla, A Ali, S Ahmed Natural Gums, 347-371 , 2023 2023 Citations: 9
Nature-derived polymers and their composites for energy depository applications in batteries and supercapacitors: Advances, prospects and sustainability CMH Shakeel Ahmed, Priynka Sharma, Satyaranjan Bairagi, Nelson Pynadathu ... Journal of Energy Storage 66, 107391 , 2023 2023 Citations: 58
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
A Review on Chitosan and its Nanocomposites in Drug Delivery A Ali, S Ahmed International Journal of Biological Macromolecules , 2018 2018 Citations: 1305
Cellulose-based hydrogel materials: Chemistry, properties and their prospective applications SMF Kabir, PP Sikdar, B Haque, MAR Bhuiyan, A Ali, MN Islam Progress in biomaterials 7 (3), 153-174 , 2018 2018 Citations: 652
Recent advances in edible polymer based hydrogels as a sustainable alternative to conventional polymers A Ali, S Ahmed Journal of agricultural and food chemistry 66 (27), 6940-6967 , 2018 2018 Citations: 335
A review on chitosan centred scaffolds and their applications in tissue engineering S Ahmed, A Ali, J Sheikh International journal of biological macromolecules 116, 849-862 , 2018 2018 Citations: 320
Eco-friendly natural extract loaded antioxidative chitosan/polyvinyl alcohol based active films for food packaging AASA Annu Heliyon 7 (3), e06550 , 2021 2021 Citations: 156
Green Synthesis of Metal, Metal Oxide Nanoparticles, and Their Various Applications Annu, A Ali, S Ahmed Handbook of Ecomaterials, 1-45 , 2018 2018 Citations: 129
Polysaccharides and proteins based bionanocomposites as smart packaging materials: From fabrication to food packaging applications a review A Ali, S Bairagi, SA Ganie, S Ahmed International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 252, 126534 , 2023 2023 Citations: 73
Nature-derived polymers and their composites for energy depository applications in batteries and supercapacitors: Advances, prospects and sustainability CMH Shakeel Ahmed, Priynka Sharma, Satyaranjan Bairagi, Nelson Pynadathu ... Journal of Energy Storage 66, 107391 , 2023 2023 Citations: 58
A new study of iodine complexes of oxidized gum arabic: an interaction between iodine monochloride and aldehyde groups A Ali, SA Ganie, N Mazumdar Carbohydrate polymers 180, 337-347 , 2018 2018 Citations: 51
Carrageenans: Structure, Properties and Applications A Ali, S Ahmed Marine Polysaccharides-Advances and Multifaceted Applications 1, 29-52 , 2018 2018 Citations: 38
Preparation, characterization, release and antianemic studies of guar gum functionalized Iron complexes NM Showkat Ali Ganie, Rayees Ahmad Naik, Akbar Ali, Tariq Ahmad Mir International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 183, 1495-1504 , 2021 2021 Citations: 36
Preparation, Characterization and Release studies of Folic Acid from Inulin Conjugates SA Ganie, A Ali, TMN Mazumdar International Journal of Biological Macromolecules , 2019 2019 Citations: 22
Iodine derivatives of chemically modified gum Arabic microspheres SA Ganie, A Ali, N Mazumdar Carbohydrate polymers 129, 224-231 , 2015 2015 Citations: 22
Development of Hydrogels from Edible Polymers AAS Ahmed Polymers for Food Applications , 2018 2018 Citations: 16
Pullulan: Properties and Applications SA Ganie, TAMA Ali Pullulan-Processing, Properties and Applications , 2020 2020 Citations: 15
Handbook of Nanotechnology in Nutraceuticals AA Shakeel Ahmed, Tanima Bhattacharya, Annu CRC Press, Taylor & Francis 1, 470 , 2022 2022 Citations: 12
Glycerol-crosslinked guar gum monoaldehyde based superabsorbent hydrogels for vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) delivery AANM Tariq Ahmad Mir Polymer Bulletin , 2022 2022 Citations: 12
Pullulan-based bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine S Aisverya, A Ali, PN Sudha Bionanocomposites in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, 533-547 , 2021 2021 Citations: 12
Physical and Chemical modification of bipolymers and biocomposites SA Ganie, A Ali, TAMQ Li Advanced Green Materials: Fabrication, Characterization and Applications of … , 2020 2020 Citations: 12
Water pollution remediation: Synthesis and characterization of poly( o ‐methylaniline)/ZnO/rGO composite for photocatalytic degradation of dyes MN Ahmad, MN Anjum, MF Farid, A Haq, A Ali, MF Rehman, MA Assiri, ... Polymers for Advanced Technologies 35 (1), e6269 , 2024 2024 Citations: 11
