Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics, Materials Science, Condensed Matter Physics
44
Scopus Publications
1649
Scholar Citations
20
Scholar h-index
34
Scholar i10-index
Scopus Publications
Effect of TiO2 doping on the structure and properties of lithium silicate-based glass-ceramics for potential dental applications M. A. Marzouk, R. L. Elwan, A. M. Fayad, F. H. Elbatal, M. A. Azooz, et al. Scientific Reports, 2026 A series of glass samples with the nominal composition 65SiO 2 - (22.5-x) Li 2 O − 12.5Al 2 O 3 - xTiO 2 , where x varies as 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 mol%, were synthesized using the conventional melt-quenching technique. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) was utilized to identify crucial thermal transitions, which informed the process of fabricating corresponding glass-ceramic derivatives. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the formation of three primary crystalline phases in the glass-ceramics: lithium disilicate (Li₂Si 2 O 5 ), lithium aluminosilicate (LiAlSiO 4 ), and brookite (TiO 2 ). Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDAX) demonstrated that crystal growth increased in size and developed well-defined morphologies. Vickers microhardness testing indicated that TiO 2 -doped lithium silicate glasses and their glass-ceramic counterparts exhibit mechanical properties compatible with dental application requirements. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis revealed that increasing TiO 2 content (2.5–10 mol%) shifted thermal transitions to higher temperatures, indicating improved thermal stability and a stronger glass network. Higher TiO 2 also enhanced microhardness (5.02–5.93 GPa) and compressive strength (440–542 MPa), with further gains after heat treatment due to TiO 2 -induced crystallization of hard phases. Corresponding glass-ceramics showed increased hardness (5.51–7.27 GPa), compressive strength (492–583 MPa), and density (2.478–3.441 g/cm³), confirming the reinforcing and densifying effects of TiO 2 . Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) results suggested that modifiers such as Li 2 O and TiO 2 disrupt the SiO 4 tetrahedral network by introducing non-bridging oxygens (NBOs) and weakening some bonds, thereby affecting network polymerization and structural rigidity. TiO₂ incorporation enhanced thermal stability, hardness, and compressive strength, with further gains after heat treatment due to TiO 2 -induced crystallization. FTIR analysis confirmed structural modifications promoting a stronger glass network. These improvements yield glass-ceramics with mechanical and thermal properties comparable to dental enamel, enhancing their suitability for restorative applications.
Investigation of the phosphorescence, persistent decay and structure properties of Eu2+: strontium aluminate doped with Nd3+, B3+ or Dy3+ S. E. Abo Sawan, Y. M. Hamdy, R. M. Khattab BMC Chemistry, 2025 Luminescent sources based on crystalline materials doped with transition metal or rare-earth cations are known as persistent phosphors, and they can continue to emit light even after the excitation source has disappeared. The present study aims to prepare strontium aluminate with varying weight percentages of Eu 2+ , RE 3+ (RE = Dy 3+ , Nd 3+ , or B 3+ ) oxides by the solid-state preparation followed by firing under active carbon at 1250 °C.The produced phosphors were examined using FTIR spectroscopy, mechano-luminescent measurement, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). A bulk density and apparent porosity measurement was also used to assess the impact of the firing temperature at 1250 °C. Photoluminescence characteristics were examined concerning the kind of trivalent oxides doped in strontium aluminate. The results showed that for samples containing 0.15 weight% of Eu 2 O 3 and 0.15 weight% of RE 2 O 3 , SrAl 2 O 4 formed with Eu + 2 , RE 3+ as a single phase. However, RESr 2 AlO 5 was formed together with a minor amount of SrAl 2 O 4 when the Eu 2 O 3 contents decreased at the expense of the RE 2 O 3 contents. Additionally, it was observed that the Eu 3+ was converted into Eu 2+ for every sample. Every sample had porous behavior, and the bulk density was increased by the inclusion of RESr 2 AlO 5 in addition to SrAl 2 O 4 . Transitions from the 4f 6 and 5d 1 configurations of the emission center (Eu 2+ ions) to the 4f 7 configuration result in a broad band at peaks of 517 nm in the emission spectra of all the samples. Samples containing RESr 2 AlO 5 exhibit high phosphor color characteristics, forming red-orange phosphors encircled by green phosphor rings. Compared to samples containing Nd 2 O 3 and B 2 O 3 , those containing Dy 2 O 3 phosphor have the highest decay time values.
Preparation and Characterization of Nano Glass–ceramics from CeO2-doped Li2O-SiO2 System for Dental Applications M. A. Marzouk, H. A. Elbatal, F. H. Elbatal, M. A. Azooz, R. L. Elwan, et al. Silicon, 2024 Glasses based on the basic composition of lithium disilicate (Li2O.2SiO2) together with derived samples containing increasing CeO2 replacing Li2O (0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1 Mol %) were prepared by melting – annealing method, samples from the prepared parent glasses were thermally heat treated through two-step regime (450° C /10 h – followed by 650° C / 6 h) to convert them to their glass – ceramics derivatives. The main purpose of this study is to find out the main properties of the prepared glass – ceramics to be applied as dental candidates. The optical, FTIR, and thermal expansion properties of the parent glasses were examined to identify the main structural groups which are defined as tetrahedral stronger SiO2 building groups. The detailed separated crystalline phases within the prepared glass–ceramics were identified together with their textural features. The Vickers microhardness data for both the parent glasses and their glass -ceramics derivatives were evaluated. SEM and EDAX measurements indicate the ability of the prepared samples to form hydroxyapatite upon immersion in SBF solution.
Judd–Ofelt and photoluminescence analysis of Nd2O3-doped within host fluoroborate glass from the system B2O3–NaF–La2O3 M. A. Marzouk, F. H. ElBatal, Y. M. Hamdy, H. A. ElBatal Applied Physics A Materials Science and Processing, 2023 Undoped glass of chemical composition 70B2O3–25NaF–5La2O3together with Nd2O3-doped samples were prepared via conventional melt and annealing procedure. The prepared glasses were investigated through photoluminescence measurements to find out their extent for the lasing application. The undoped sample reveals two UV absorption peaks while Nd2O3-doped samples show 10 well-characterized peaks in the UV–Visible range that are correlated to different transition states of Nd3+ions. Three different bands are detected in the emission spectra at 875 nm (4F3/2 → 4I9/2), 1056 nm (4F3/2 → 4I11/2), and 1326 nm (4F3/2 → 4I13/2). The Judd–Ofelt parameters (Ω2, Ω4, Ω6) and radiative properties were estimated using the Judd–Ofelt theory. The represented data indicated that the transition line4F3/2 → 4I11/2is the sharpest and lowest bandwidth value than other detected transitions. The structural analysis by FTIR vibrational modes suggested that the IR absorption bands within the range 800–1200 cm−1originate from both combined vibrations of tetrahedral (BO4) and (BO3F) groups together with (NaF4) groups beside triangular BO3groups which are vibrating within the range 1200–1600 cm−1. The addition of Nd2O3is assumed to cause the possible transformation of some structural B–O bonds within the range of triangular borate units referring to the possible formation of pyroborate units or similar structural groups.
Effect of CuO doping on structural features, optical absorption and photoluminescence behavior of ZnO-based glasses S. Ibrahim, Y. M. Hamdy, H. Darwish, A. A. Ali Journal of Materials Science Materials in Electronics, 2023 Glasses composed of ZnO–SiO2–B2O3–In2O3 with the addition of different content of CuO were prepared by a popular melt–quenching methodology. The effect of the addition of copper oxide in the glass network was investigated using density, FTIR spectroscopy, optical absorption, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. By increasing the concentration of CuO, a decrease in the density is observed, indicating structural changes in the glass network. The structural building units of glasses are $${\\mathrm{BO}}_{3}$$ BO 3 ,$${\\mathrm{BO}}_{4}$$ BO 4 , and $${\\mathrm{ZnO}}_{4}$$ ZnO 4 according to the FTIR spectra. The absorption spectra of these glasses reveal a distinct broad band at 744 nm due to 2$${\\mathrm{B}}_{1\\mathrm{g}}$$ B 1 g → 2$${\\mathrm{B}}_{2\\mathrm{g}}$$ B 2 g characteristic transition of cupric ion in the distorted octahedral sites. The optical band gap energies ($${E}_{\\mathrm{g}}$$ E g ) and refractive indices of the studied glasses were also evaluated using the ASF, DASF, and Tauc techniques which revealed that (Eg) values are in gradual decrease with a rise content of CuO. The photoluminescence analysis including emission and CIE chromaticity of the prepared samples were carried out. The emission spectra supported divalent state of copper ions in a distorted octahedral geometry of the glass network upon UV excitation at 270 nm. These results may suggest the material of glass as a potential candidate in the photonics applications.
Behavior of bismuth ions in the two glassy systems of 50 LiF-50 P2O5 and 50 LiF-50 B2O3 (mol %) assessed by optical, FTIR and photoluminescence spectra in addition to thermal expansion properties F. H. ElBatal, M. A. Marzouk, H. A. ElBatal, Y. M. Hamdy Optical and Quantum Electronics, 2023 Glasses from two varieties of (LiF-B2O3) and (LiF-P2O5) systems with equal 50 mol % for each partner together with samples doped with 1 or 2% Bi2O3 were synthesized by melting–annealing mechanism. Multiple optical, FTIR and photoluminescence spectral measurements were carried out. Optical spectra of Bi2O3—doped glasses exhibit UV-near visible peaks owing to the specific absorption of Bi3+ ions. FTIR spectra elucidate the presence of characteristic vibrational bands from (LiF-B2O3) glass due to (BO3) and (BO3F) groups beside (LiF4) groups while the fluorophosphate glasses (LiF-P2O5) show vibrations due to PO4 and (PO3F) groups and also the possible sharing of (LiF4) groups. Photoluminescence spectral data reveal extended emission from about 375 to 700 nm and is more prominent in (LiF-B2O3) system than (LiF-P2O5) system. The thermal expansion data reveal similar behavior and the derived transition and softening temperatures are slightly lower in (LiF-P2O5) glasses than (LiF-B2O3) glasses.
Effect of TiO 2 doping on the structure and properties of lithium silicate-based glass-ceramics for potential dental applications MA Marzouk, RL Elwan, AM Fayad, FH Elbatal, MA Azooz, MA Ouis, ... Scientific Reports , 2026 2026
Investigation of the phosphorescence, persistent decay and structure properties of Eu2+: strontium aluminate doped with Nd3+, B3+ or Dy3+ SE Sawan, YM Hamdy, RM Khattab BMC chemistry 19 (1), 304 , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Characterization and optimization of amorphous alumina-doped silica thin layer material of low emissivity coating technology for energy-saving applications S Ibrahim, AM Fayad, AA El-Kheshen, YM Hamdy, MM Ibrahim, ... Energy and Buildings 341, 115836 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Synthesis and characterization of erbium silica glass and glass-ceramics for potential low-emissivity coating applications S Ibrahim, AA El-Kheshen, M Abdel-Baki, AM Fayad, YM Hamdy, ... Ceramics International 51 (1), 458-472 , 2025 2025 Citations: 8
Spectroscopic properties of Ce3+ doped silicate glasses for near-UV white LEDs and blue laser applications MM Ismail, EA Mahdy, HA Abo-Mosallam Optical Materials 158, 116411 , 2025 2025 Citations: 9
Preparation and Characterization of Nano Glass–ceramics from CeO 2 -doped Li 2 O-SiO 2 System for Dental Applications MA Marzouk, HA Elbatal, FH Elbatal, MA Azooz, RL Elwan, AM Fayad, ... Silicon 16 (5), 1881-1892 , 2024 2024 Citations: 5
Spectroscopic evaluation of Nd3+ doped cadmium-boro-phosphate glasses for near-IR (1060 nm) laser applications MM Ismail, YM Hamdy, MA Azooz, EA Mahdy, HA Abo-Mosallam Optical Materials 149, 115074 , 2024 2024 Citations: 14
Enhancing of 4F3/2→ 4I9/2 transition of Nd3+ doped BaO-Ga2O3–Al2O3–B2O3 glasses for near-infrared laser applications MM Ismail, YM Hamdy, HA Abo-Mosallam Journal of Luminescence 263, 120014 , 2023 2023 Citations: 15
Judd–Ofelt and photoluminescence analysis of Nd 2 O 3 -doped within host fluoroborate glass from the system B 2 O 3 –NaF–La 2 O 3 MA Marzouk, FH ElBatal, YM Hamdy, HA ElBatal Applied Physics A 129 (7), 505 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20
Effect of CuO doping on structural features, optical absorption and photoluminescence behavior of ZnO-based glasses S Ibrahim, YM Hamdy, H Darwish, AA Ali Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 34 (10), 899 , 2023 2023 Citations: 22
Behavior of bismuth ions in the two glassy systems of 50 LiF-50 P 2 O 5 and 50 LiF-50 B 2 O 3 (mol %) assessed by optical, FTIR and photoluminescence spectra in … FH ElBatal, MA Marzouk, HA ElBatal, YM Hamdy Optical and Quantum Electronics 55 (3), 217 , 2023 2023 Citations: 16
Preparation and Characterization of Nano Glass–ceramics from CeO MA Marzouk, HA Elbatal, FH Elbatal, MA Azooz, RL Elwan, AM Fayad, ... 2023
Optical, photoluminescence, and ESR spectral analysis of manganese ions in phosphate glasses melted under various conditions and impact of gamma irradiation FH ElBatal, MA Azooz, YM Hamdy, FME ElDin, SM Abo-Naf, HA ElBatal Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 33 (8), 5477-5488 , 2022 2022 Citations: 8
Effect of melting condition on optical, FTIR and ESR properties of irradiated fluorophosphate glasses containing vanadium ions FH ElBatal, MA Azooz, FM EzzElDin, HA ElBatal, YM Hamdy Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 32 (7), 8418-8428 , 2021 2021 Citations: 5
Preparation of strontium aluminate: Eu2+ and Dy3+ persistent luminescent materials based on recycling alum sludge RM Khattab, HEH Sadek, HA Badr, F Abd-El-Raoof, HH Abo-Almaged, ... Ceramics International 46 (9), 12955-12964 , 2020 2020 Citations: 20
Variable photoluminescence and magnetic behaviors of Mn-Ho-codoped silicate glasses synthesized by sol-gel processing SM Abo-Naf, MA Marzouk, SAM Abdel-Hameed, AM Fayad, YM Hamdy Journal of Luminescence 216, 116743 , 2019 2019 Citations: 4
The effect of heat treatment on photoluminescence and magnetic properties of new yellow phosphor based on sanbornite (BaSi2O5) glass ceramic doped with Gd 3+ and Mn 2+ SAM Abdel-Hameed, SM Abo-Naf, YM Hamdy Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids 517, 106-113 , 2019 2019 Citations: 14
Characterization and luminescence properties of Mn-doped zinc borosilicate glasses and glass-ceramics SAM Abdel-Hameed, YM Hamdy, HEH Sadek Silicon 11 (3), 1185-1192 , 2019 2019 Citations: 16
Gamma rays interactions with transition metal doped-soda lime phosphate glasses evaluated by collective optical, FTIR spectral measurements YM Hamdy, FH ElBatal, FM Ezz-Eldin, HA ElBatal Silicon 11 (2), 673-684 , 2019 2019 Citations: 18
Collective Optical, FTIR, and Photoluminescence Spectra of CeO 2 and/or Sm 2 O 3 ‐Doped Na 2 O–ZnO–P 2 O 5 Glasses MA Marzouk, HA ElBatal, YM Hamdy, FM Ezz-Eldin International Journal of Optics 2019 (1), 6527327 , 2019 2019 Citations: 31
MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS
Characterization of some bioglass–ceramics HA ElBatal, MA Azooz, EMA Khalil, AS Monem, YM Hamdy Materials chemistry and physics 80 (3), 599-609 , 2003 2003 Citations: 224
Infrared absorption spectra of transition metals-doped soda lime silica glasses EMA Khalil, FH ElBatal, YM Hamdy, HM Zidan, MS Aziz, AM Abdelghany Physica B: Condensed Matter 405 (5), 1294-1300 , 2010 2010 Citations: 177
FTIR spectral analysis of corrosion mechanisms in soda lime silica glasses doped with transition metal oxides FH El-Batal, EM Khalil, YM Hamdy, HM Zidan, MS Aziz, AM Abdelghany Silicon 2 (1), 41-47 , 2010 2010 Citations: 94
UV–visible and infrared absorption spectra of transition metals-doped lead phosphate glasses and the effect of gamma irradiation FH ElBatal, YM Hamdy, SY Marzouk Journal of non-crystalline solids 355 (50-51), 2439-2447 , 2009 2009 Citations: 93
In vivo behavior of bioactive phosphate glass-ceramics from the system P 2 O 5 –Na 2 O–CaO containing TiO 2 AS Monem, HA ElBatal, EMA Khalil, MA Azooz, YM Hamdy Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine 19 (3), 1097-1108 , 2008 2008 Citations: 89
Preparation and characterization of some multicomponent silicate glasses and their glass–ceramics derivatives for dental applications FH ElBatal, MA Azooz, YM Hamdy Ceramics International 35 (3), 1211-1218 , 2009 2009 Citations: 87
Facile development of photoluminescent textile fabric via spray coating of Eu (II)-doped strontium aluminate TA Khattab, M Rehan, Y Hamdy, TI Shaheen Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research 57 (34), 11483-11492 , 2018 2018 Citations: 84
UV-visible and IR spectroscopic studies of gamma irradiated transition metal doped lead silicate glasses EMA Khalil, FH El-Batal, YM Hamdy, HM Zidan, MS Aziz, AM Abdelghany Silicon 2 (1), 49-60 , 2010 2010 Citations: 72
In vitro behavior of bioactive phosphate glass–ceramics from the system P2O5–Na2O–CaO containing titania HA ElBatal, EMA Khalil, YM Hamdy Ceramics International 35 (3), 1195-1204 , 2009 2009 Citations: 68
Gamma ray interactions with V2O5-doped sodium phosphate glasses FH ElBatal, YM Hamdy, SY Marzouk Materials Chemistry and Physics 112 (3), 991-1000 , 2008 2008 Citations: 58
Photoluminescence and spectral performance of manganese ions in zinc phosphate and barium phosphate host glasses MA Marzouk, YM Hamdy, HA Elbatal Journal of Non-crystalline solids 458, 1-14 , 2017 2017 Citations: 51
Spectroscopic studies and luminescence spectra of Dy2O3 doped lead phosphate glasses MA Marzouk, MA Ouis, YM Hamdy Silicon 4 (3), 221-227 , 2012 2012 Citations: 43
Photoluminescence and spectroscopic dependence of fluorophosphate glasses on samarium ions concentration and the induced defects by gamma irradiation MA Marzouk, YM Hamdy, HA ElBatal, FME ElDin Journal of Luminescence 166, 295-303 , 2015 2015 Citations: 37
UV-visible and infrared spectroscopic studies of gamma-irradiated transition metals-doped sodium borate glasses FH ElBatal, YM Hamdy Transactions of the Indian Ceramic Society 67 (4), 193-202 , 2008 2008 Citations: 36
Infrared reflection spectroscopy for precise tracking of corrosion behavior in 3d-transition metals doped binary lead silicate glass FH El-Batal, EMA Khalil, YM Hamdy, HM Zidan, MS Aziz, AM Abdelghany Physica B: Condensed Matter 405 (12), 2648-2653 , 2010 2010 Citations: 35
Optical and FT Infrared Absorption Spectra of 3d Transition Metal Ions Doped in NaF‐CaF 2 ‐B 2 O 3 Glass and Effects of Gamma Irradiation FHA Elbatal, MA Marzouk, YM Hamdy, HA ElBatal Journal of Solid State Physics 2014 (1), 389543 , 2014 2014 Citations: 33
Collective Optical, FTIR, and Photoluminescence Spectra of CeO 2 and/or Sm 2 O 3 ‐Doped Na 2 O–ZnO–P 2 O 5 Glasses MA Marzouk, HA ElBatal, YM Hamdy, FM Ezz-Eldin International Journal of Optics 2019 (1), 6527327 , 2019 2019 Citations: 31
Optical and structural properties of WO3-doped silicophosphate glasses for gamma-ray applications MA Marzouk, YM Hamdy, HA ElBatal Journal of Molecular Structure 1056, 227-232 , 2014 2014 Citations: 29
Effect of CuO doping on structural features, optical absorption and photoluminescence behavior of ZnO-based glasses S Ibrahim, YM Hamdy, H Darwish, AA Ali Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics 34 (10), 899 , 2023 2023 Citations: 22
Judd–Ofelt and photoluminescence analysis of Nd 2 O 3 -doped within host fluoroborate glass from the system B 2 O 3 –NaF–La 2 O 3 MA Marzouk, FH ElBatal, YM Hamdy, HA ElBatal Applied Physics A 129 (7), 505 , 2023 2023 Citations: 20