Passionate research scientist with over 5 years of experience in physical chemistry and electrochemistry. Exceptional expertise in electrosynthesis and electroanalytical techniques, conducting and coordination polymers, nanomaterials, corrosion protection, sensor and antibacterial coatings. Skilled in translating complex scientific concepts into easily understood terms. Work well independently, as well as part of a team. Excellent communication skills.
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Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Spectroscopy
Integrating AI and advanced spectroscopic techniques for precision food safety and quality control Imane Ziani, Hamza Bouakline, Abdelqader El Guerraf, Ali El Bachiri, Marie-Laure Fauconnier, Farooq Sher Trends in Food Science and Technology, 2025 Traditional methods like high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) are widely used in food analysis but often face limitations in detecting trace contaminants at ultra-low levels or in complex matrices. This review highlights recent breakthroughs in food analysis technologies that deliver unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy for consumers' health protection. Among these advances, Wide Line Surface-Enhanced Raman scattering (WL-SERS) has delivered a tenfold increase in sensitivity, enabling the detection of contaminants like melamine in raw milk at concentrations far below conventional thresholds. Mass spectrometry imaging (MSI), particularly matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI-MSI), has made significant progress in spatial resolution, allowing for precise mapping of food constituents and contaminants. Additionally, two-dimensional liquid chromatography (2D-LC) and multidimensional gas chromatography have evolved rapidly, achieving detection as low as 1 ppb in complex food systems. Innovative sensor technologies, such as the Dpyt near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent probe and electrochemiluminescence (ECL) aptasensors, offer rapid and highly sensitive detection, effectively complementing traditional methods. Furthermore, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) has revolutionized food quality assessment, with models like convolutional neural networks (CNNs) reaching up to 99.85% accuracy in identifying adulterants. Despite these advancements, challenges such as high operational costs, sensor stability and AI's computational demands remain. This review highlights the integration of advanced spectroscopy, AI-driven analysis, and novel sensor technologies, outlining future strategies such as miniaturization, nanomaterial innovations, and standardized protocols. These approaches present transformative pathways for improving the precision, efficiency, and accessibility of food safety and quality management, ultimately enhancing public health protection. • Spectroscopy and mass spectrometry imaging boost precision in contaminant detection. • 2D Chromatography improves detection limits in complex contaminant matrices. • Advanced sensors enable real-time monitoring, enhancing food safety practices. • AI and ML drive breakthroughs in detecting adulterants with exceptional accuracy. • Nanotechnology boosts detection sensitivity, while cost and stability remain issues.
Electrochemical hydrogen production technologies Abdelqader El Guerraf, Ghulam Abbas, Mohamed Aqil, Mohammed Bazzaoui, El Arbi Bazzaoui, Maryam Abdinejad, Alexandra Portoaca Renewable Energy Technologies, 2025
Synthesis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified Phoenix dactylifera date stone combined with natural clay for adsorption of mercury ions from aqueous solution Abdelaziz El Mouden, Brahim Aasli, Noureddine El Messaoudi, Abdelqader El Guerraf, Youssef Miyah, Fatima Zahra Erraji, Abdulrahman A. Almehizia, Amane Jada, Abdellah Lacherai Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 2025 In this study, natural clay (NC) was composited with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES)-modified Phoenix dactylifera date stone (DS) for the development of an efficient adsorbent, named APTES-DS@NC, capable of removing mercury ions from aqueous solution. At optimal conditions (pH 5.1 ± 0.01, DS-APTES@NC dosage: 2.4 ± 0.0001 g L−1, Hg(II) ion concentration: 175 mg L−1 ± 1, and temperature: 25 ± 1 °C), the removal efficiency at 120 ± 0.1 min was 81.60%. The experimental results of Hg(II) adsorption by APTES-DS@NC agree with the Langmuir and PSO models. The maximum adsorption capacity was found to be 59.88 mg g−1. The thermodynamic calculations confirmed that adsorption is exothermic and a feasible process. These may be explained by the high affinity of the Hg(II) ions due to electrostatic interactions with the APTES-DS@NC surface and ion exchange mechanisms. After 5 cycles, the Hg(II) removal efficiency was 41.32%. The study also emphasizes how the synthesis method and environmental conditions enhance the adsorption capabilities of APTES-DS@NC, demonstrating their effectiveness in removing heavy metals such as mercury from water.
Electrochemical hydrogen production technologies A El Guerraf, G Abbas, M Aqil, M Bazzaoui, EA Bazzaoui, M Abdinejad, ... Renewable Energy Technologies, 451-479 , 2026 2026
Sustainable in situ engineering of conducting polymer–montmorillonite hybrid materials for water purification A EL GUERRAF, A EL MOUDEN, M ANOUAR, K ESSIFI, R EL YOUSFI Materials Today Communications, 114347 , 2025 2025
A Synergistic Experimental–Computational Approach for Efficient Amoxicillin Electrodetection Using a Solid–State Synthesized β-AgVO 3 A Ayad, L Hermouche, IEL Abdouni, E Benhsina, A El Guerraf, S El Hajjaji Chemistry Africa, 1-16 , 2025 2025
Development of conductive fractal copper–polypyrrole nanocomposites for dual corrosion inhibition and ammonia detection in metallic food containers A El Guerraf, SB Jadi, M Mouloudi, M Chhiba, M Essahli, M Bazzaoui, ... Materials Chemistry and Physics 339, 130696 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Fabrication and surface characterization of a novel approach for membrane electrode assembly using Nafion/PPy electrochemically coated with copper, nickel and silver S Ben Jadi, A El Guerraf, M El Fazdoune, K Bahend, M Oubella, ... Polymer International 74 (6), 509-519 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Synthesis of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane-modified Phoenix dactylifera date stone combined with natural clay for adsorption of mercury ions from aqueous solution A El Mouden, B Aasli, N El Messaoudi, A El Guerraf, Y Miyah, FZ Erraji, ... Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology, 1-14 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Exploring porous hybrid metal–organic framework hydrogel as a potential platform in drug delivery systems K Essifi, AE Guerraf, M Brahmi, AE Hadrami, R Brahmi, A Moubarik, ... Interactions 246 (1), 56 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Integrating AI and advanced spectroscopic techniques for precision food safety and quality control I Ziani, H Bouakline, A El Guerraf, A El Bachiri, ML Fauconnier, F Sher Trends in Food Science & Technology 156, 104850 , 2025 2025 Citations: 72
Biomass-derived carbonaceous materials for adsorptive removal of environmental pollutants and CO2 capture applications F Sher, NS Omerbegovi, SZ Hashimzada, A El Guerraf, MM Khan, ... Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels, 229-254 , 2025 2025
Advanced biomass-derived materials for energy, batteries, and catalyst support technologies F Sher, E Boškailo, LDT Prola, A El Guerraf, S Rasheed, A Chupin, ... Sustainable Applications of Pomegranate Peels, 255-283 , 2025 2025
Smart conducting polymer innovations for sustainable and safe food packaging technologies A El Guerraf, I Ziani, S Ben Jadi, A El Bachiri, M Bazzaoui, EA Bazzaoui, ... Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 23 (6), e70045 , 2024 2024 Citations: 33
Synthesis and Optical-Electronic Characterization of Nickel Pyro-Vanadate A2NiV2O7 (A= Na, Ag) Semiconductors: Experimental, DFT, and Hybrid-DFT Approaches A Ayad, E Benhsina, AE Guerraf, SE Hajjaji Journal of Electronic Materials 53 (11), 6585-6593 , 2024 2024
Numerical model of aluminum pitting corrosion in a 1M sodium chloride solution using secondary current distribution M Mouloudi, A El Guerraf, M Chhiba, M Chafi, M Essahli Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion 10 (3), 48 , 2024 2024 Citations: 4
Synchronous Electrochromism and Electrofluorochromism in a Zirconium Pyrenetetrabenzoate Metal–Organic Framework AE Guerraf, W Zeng, A Mantel, E Benhsina, JM Chin, H Shiozawa Advanced Electronic Materials 10 (7), 2300854 , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
Nanoreinforcement strategies for enhancing biodegradable composites in biochemical applications within agriwaste valorisation I Ziani, A El Guerraf, NE Bentouhami, M Brahmi, H Bouakline, A El Bachiri, ... Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 58, 103223 , 2024 2024 Citations: 12
Poly (methylene blue) modified PLA-CB conductive 3D printer filament as a promising platform for electrochemical sensing of uric acid M El Fazdoune, K Bahend, M Oubella, S Ben Jadi, A El Guerraf, ... Journal of Polymers and the Environment 32 (5), 2105-2119 , 2024 2024 Citations: 19
Advanced metal–organic frameworks for superior carbon capture, high-performance energy storage and environmental photocatalysis–a critical review F Sher, A Hayward, A El Guerraf, B Wang, I Ziani, H Hrnjić, E Boškailo, ... Journal of Materials Chemistry A 12 (41), 27932-27973 , 2024 2024 Citations: 71
Removal of cadmium and lead ions from aqueous solutions by novel dolomite-quartz@ Fe3O4 nanocomposite fabricated as nanoadsorbent A El Mouden, N El Messaoudi, A El Guerraf, A Bouich, V Mehmeti, ... Environmental Research 225, 115606 , 2023 2023 Citations: 96
Electrochemical, spectroscopic and microscopic investigation of PEDOT coated nickel plate from aqueous micellar solutions and its anti-corrosion performances Z Aouzal, M Bouabdallaoui, A El Guerraf, S Ben Jadi, M Bazzaoui, ... Journal of Coatings Technology and Research 20 (3), 1053-1068 , 2023 2023 Citations: 4
Multifunctional cobalt oxide nanocomposites for efficient removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions A El Mouden, N El Messaoudi, A El Guerraf, A Bouich, V Mehmeti, ... Chemosphere 317, 137922 , 2023 2023 Citations: 70
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Removal of cadmium and lead ions from aqueous solutions by novel dolomite-quartz@ Fe3O4 nanocomposite fabricated as nanoadsorbent A El Mouden, N El Messaoudi, A El Guerraf, A Bouich, V Mehmeti, ... Environmental Research 225, 115606 , 2023 2023 Citations: 96
Integrating AI and advanced spectroscopic techniques for precision food safety and quality control I Ziani, H Bouakline, A El Guerraf, A El Bachiri, ML Fauconnier, F Sher Trends in Food Science & Technology 156, 104850 , 2025 2025 Citations: 72
Advanced metal–organic frameworks for superior carbon capture, high-performance energy storage and environmental photocatalysis–a critical review F Sher, A Hayward, A El Guerraf, B Wang, I Ziani, H Hrnjić, E Boškailo, ... Journal of Materials Chemistry A 12 (41), 27932-27973 , 2024 2024 Citations: 71
Multifunctional cobalt oxide nanocomposites for efficient removal of heavy metals from aqueous solutions A El Mouden, N El Messaoudi, A El Guerraf, A Bouich, V Mehmeti, ... Chemosphere 317, 137922 , 2023 2023 Citations: 70
Date stone functionalized with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane as a potential biosorbent for heavy metal ions removal from aqueous solution A El Mouden, A El Guerraf, N El Messaoudi, R Haounati, A Ait El Fakir, ... Chemistry Africa 5 (3), 745-759 , 2022 2022 Citations: 52
Multifunctional smart conducting polymers–silver nanocomposites-modified biocellulose fibers for innovative food packaging applications A El Guerraf, SB Jadi, I Ziani, M Dalli, F Sher, M Bazzaoui, EA Bazzaoui Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 62 (11), 4540-4553 , 2022 2022 Citations: 40
Electropolymerization and corrosion resistance of polypyrrole on nickel bipolar plate for PEM fuel cell application SB Jadi, A El Jaouhari, Z Aouzal, A El Guerraf, M Bouabdallaoui, R Wang, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 22, 52-56 , 2020 2020 Citations: 40
Synthesis, characterization, and transport properties of Nafion-polypyrrole membrane for direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) application S Ben Jadi, A El Guerraf, EA Bazzaoui, R Wang, JI Martins, M Bazzaoui Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 23 (8), 2423-2433 , 2019 2019 Citations: 39
Smart conducting polymer innovations for sustainable and safe food packaging technologies A El Guerraf, I Ziani, S Ben Jadi, A El Bachiri, M Bazzaoui, EA Bazzaoui, ... Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety 23 (6), e70045 , 2024 2024 Citations: 33
The synergistic effect of chloride ion and 1, 5-diaminonaphthalene on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel in 0.5 M sulfuric acid: Experimental and theoretical insights. A El Guerraf, A Titi, K Cherrak, N Mechbal, M El Azzouzi, R Touzani, ... Surfaces and Interfaces 13, 168-177 , 2018 2018 Citations: 32
Antibacterial activity and volatile organic compounds sensing property of polypyrrole-coated cellulosic paper for food packaging purpose A El Guerraf, S Ben Jadi, NK Bakirhan, ME Kiymaci, M Bazzaoui, ... Polymer Bulletin 79 (12), 11543-11566 , 2022 2022 Citations: 31
Analyses of scanning electrochemical microscopy and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in direct methanol fuel cells: Permeability resistance and proton conductivity of … S Ben Jadi, A El Guerraf, A Kiss, A El Azrak, EA Bazzaoui, R Wang, ... Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 24 (7), 1551-1565 , 2020 2020 Citations: 31
Synthesis and spectroscopic characterization of polypyrrole PPy coating on flax fibers and its behaviour toward trimethylamine vapor A El Jaouhari, SB Jadi, A El Guerraf, M Bouabdallaoui, Z Aouzal, ... Synthetic Metals 245, 237-244 , 2018 2018 Citations: 27
Influence of polythiophene overoxidation on its physicochemical properties and corrosion protection performances M Bouabdallaoui, Z Aouzal, A El Guerraf, SB Jadi, M Bazzaoui, R Wang, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 31, S69-S74 , 2020 2020 Citations: 25
Electrochemically roughened silver surface versus fractal leaf-shaped silver crystals for surface-enhanced Raman scattering investigation of polypyrrole A El Guerraf, Z Aouzal, M Bouabdallaoui, S Ben Jadi, A El Jaouhari, ... Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry 23 (6), 1811-1827 , 2019 2019 Citations: 23
Poly (methylene blue) modified PLA-CB conductive 3D printer filament as a promising platform for electrochemical sensing of uric acid M El Fazdoune, K Bahend, M Oubella, S Ben Jadi, A El Guerraf, ... Journal of Polymers and the Environment 32 (5), 2105-2119 , 2024 2024 Citations: 19
Experimental and theoretical studies on inhibition of carbon steel corrosion by 1, 5-diaminonaphthalene A Titi, N Mechbal, A El Guerraf, M El Azzouzi, R Touzani, B Hammouti, ... Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion 4 (2), 22 , 2018 2018 Citations: 18
Nanoreinforcement strategies for enhancing biodegradable composites in biochemical applications within agriwaste valorisation I Ziani, A El Guerraf, NE Bentouhami, M Brahmi, H Bouakline, A El Bachiri, ... Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 58, 103223 , 2024 2024 Citations: 12
Roughened gold electrode for in situ SERS analysis of structural changes accompanying the doping process of polyaniline in acidic aqueous media A El Guerraf, M Bouabdallaoui, Z Aouzal, SB Jadi, NK Bakirhan, ... Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry 882, 115034 , 2021 2021 Citations: 12
Investigation of the geometry and anchoring mode of conducting polythiophene films electrosynthesized on aluminium working electrodes A El Guerraf, SB Jadi, M Bouabdallaoui, Z Aouzal, M Bazzaoui, J Aubard, ... Materials Today: Proceedings 22, 73-77 , 2020 2020 Citations: 11
