Naser Gad Ahmed Al-Balakocy

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National Research Centre - Proteinic and Man-made Fibers Department
Prof Dr / Textile technology and Research Institute

Naser Gad Ahmed Al-Balakocy


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Chemistry and technology of man-made fibers
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Scopus Publications

  • Green approach for improving functionality of medical protective textiles using ZnO NPs
    Tariq M. Zagloul, Talaat M. Hassan, Naser Gad Al-Balakocy
    Scientific Reports, 2026
    The article explores the possibility of applying enzymatic treatment as a green approach for fabric surface activation that can facilitate loading polyester containing cotton fabrics zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) prepared by sol–gel method. Cotton and PET/C fabrics treated by neutral (Cellu GN 50) and acid (Producto EAPS 55), cellulase enzymes before and after loading with ZnO NPs were investigated by the use of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Electron Dispersion Emission X-Ray (EDX) and Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR).The functionality of activated fabrics loaded by ZnO NPs was evaluated by analyzing their antimicrobial activity and UV protection efficacy. Antimicrobial activity of activated fabrics and loaded by sol ZnO NPs was tested against Gram-positive (Bacillus mycoides), Gram-negative (Escherichia coli), and nonfilamentous fungus (Candida albicans). The level of UV protection was verified by the UV Protection factor (UPF) of fabrics. Activated and loaded fabrics with sol ZnO NPs showed outstanding antimicrobial and UV protection efficiency. The achieved antimicrobial function and UV protection on the fabrics are durable with repeated laundering processes even after five washing cycles.
  • Eco-Friendly approach for enhancing functionality of PET/C blended fabric with ZnO NPs
    Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Eman F. Ahmed, Sara H. Mansour
    Scientific Reports, 2025
    The current study explores at the viability of employing enzymatic treatments to activate fabric surfaces and enable for the long-term loading of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) onto PET/C blended fabrics. The fabric was treated with pectinase degrading enzyme, manufactured by a locally identified fungus from agriculture waste.; the active strain was genetically identified as Aspergillus foetidus (NR_163668.1). Factors affecting the activation of textile material with pectinase enzyme (incubation time and concentration) were studied. Parent and pretreated textiles loaded with ZnO NPs were investigated using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-Ray (EDX), and Fourier Transformed Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR). Antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Candida albicans by using inhibition zone and shake flask methods was evaluated. UV protection efficacy of activated and ZnO NPs loaded textiles were assessed. The impact of different concentrations of the enzyme and different periods of pectinase incubation with the textile revealed that the highest activity of the partially purified enzyme (41.4 U/ml) was got at the first 15 min and an increase in the activity of pectin degrading enzyme from 20.5 U/ml by 0.8 g/l enzyme to 70.6 U/ml by the use of 4 g/l pectinase. Candida albicans and Pseudomonas aeruginosa were got 0.84 × 108 and 0.6 × 108 CFU/ml using shake flask method respectively. The pretreated and ZnO NPs loaded fabrics demonstrated exceptional and durable antibacterial activity using inhibition zone and UV protection efficiency, even after five washing cycles.
  • Imparting Polyamide-6 Nonwoven Fabrics Antimicrobial Activity for Medical and Intelligent Packaging Applications
    Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Samy Elsebaie Shalaby, Tawfik Khataab, Mahmoud elshakonkery, margrita bilyakova
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2025
    The ultimate goal of this article is producing on industrial scale antimicrobial nonwoven fabrics based on polyamide-6 (PA-6) fibers for medical and intelligent packaging applications. Therefore, the adaptation and development of pilot scale conditions for imparting PA-6 textile materials antimicrobial properties is highly needed. The effect of semi-industrial scale finishing conditions, mainly antimicrobial substrate concentration, duration and temperature on the (%) of colony forming unit (CFU) reduction after treatment with alkaline aqueous solutions of quaternary ammonium salt definitely dimethylalkylbenzyl ammonium chloride (DMABAC) was examined. The antimicrobial activity of PA-6 fibers finished with DMABAC against Gram-positive (Staphylococcus aureus), Gram-negative (Escherichia coli), and nonfilamentous fungus (Candida albicans) was investigated using the shake flask method. Antimicrobial activity of produced PA-6 nonwoven fabrics was appeared outstanding antimicrobial activities as follow: needle punched nonwoven fabrics were 95% Bacillus mycoides, 91% Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans 88.5%, respectively. While air laid nonwoven fabrics were 92.3 %, 89.7% and 85.3%, respectively. The achieved antimicrobial functions on the PA-6 nonwoven fabrics are durable with repeated laundering processes even after five washing cycles. Accordingly, the improvement antimicrobial properties of these fibers was important for a wider range of industrial applications including medical mattresses and ventilation sectors.
  • Circular economy reinforcement through molecular fabrication of textile wastes with microbial synthesized ZnO nanoparticles to have multifunctional properties
    Osama M. Darwesh, Ibrahim A. Matter, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Mohamed I. Abo-Alkasem
    Scientific Reports, 2024
    The fibrous wastes generated from the mills of textile production can be recycled and converted into high add-values products to be implemented in several applications. The current study aimed to employ commercial free cellulase enzyme to partially hydrolyze (activate) the polyester cotton blended (PET/C) fibrous wastes by creation functional groups such as OH and COOH on their surfaces. The activated fibrous wastes were then modified by coating with ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) biosynthesized by actinobacterial cultures free supernatant. The isolate was identified as Streptomyces pseudogriseolus with accession number of OR574241. The conditions that influence the actino-synthesis of ZnO-NPs were optimized and the product was characterized using spectroscopic vision, FTIR, XRD, TEM and SEM. The characteristic ZnO peaks were obviously observed by EDX analysis with 0.38 and 0.75% (wt%), respectively. TEM analyses proved the nanoscale of ZnO-NPs (5–15 nm) which was followed by cytotoxic evaluation for the produced NPs. Fortunately, the tested actino-ZnO-NPs didn’t have any cytotoxicity against human normal fibroblast cell line (BJ1), which means that the product can be safely used in a direct-contact with human skin. The treated PET/C blended waste fabrics coated with ZnO-NPs showed high antimicrobial activity and ultraviolet protection values after functionalization by cellulase. EDX analysis demonstrates the presence of Zn peaks on the coated fabrics compared with their absence in blank and control samples, while SEM images showed the formation of a thin layer of ZnO-NPs on the fabric surface. The obtained smart textile can be applied several needed sectors.
  • Vapochromic wool fibers for hazardous ammonia detection using xanthohumol biomolecule from natural extract of common hop (Humulus lupulus L.)
    Tawfik A. Khattab, Hend M. Ahmed, Hatem Gaffer, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Ahmed A. Zaher, Ibrahim H.M. Ibrahim, Meram S. Abdelrahman
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2024
  • Phyco-biosynthesis of Chlorella-CuO-NPs and its Immobilization on Polyester/Cotton Blended Textile Waste Activated by Cellulase Enzymes for Application as Wastewater Disinfection Filter
    Hassan Abdel-Gawad, Ibrahim A. Matter, Mohamed I. Abo-Alkasem, Naser G. Al- Balakocy, Osama M. Darwesh
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2024
    The accumulation of textile wastes, without use, leads to many environmental and economic problems, so they must be recycled and given "smart" properties to be useful in many applied fields. Immobilization of nanoparticles, particularly biosynthesized one, on textile surfaces may provide additional bioactive capabilities, such as antimicrobial and photoprotection due to its distinct properties. Therefore, in this study, CuO-NPs were biosynthesized by Chlorella microalga and immobilized on the surface of Polyester/Cotton (PET/C) blended textile waste modified using cellulase enzymes. Phyco-biosynthesized Chlorella -CuO-NPs were characterized using SEM-EDAX, HRTEM, XRD, FTIR, and whose particles were approximately spherical and nano-sized (<10 nm) and capped with organic compounds of biological origin. Both Chlorella - CuO-NPs and cellulase-modified PET/C textiles loaded with Chlorella -CuO-NPs exhibited antimicrobial activity and UV protection. The modified fabric was applied as a nano-biofilter to reduce the microbial load in wastewater to disinfect it from different pathogens e.g. total coliform bacteria, E. coli and Salmonella (efficiency exceeding 97, 98 and 99.4%, respectively). Recycling textile waste using microbial nanotechnology is an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to develop smart fabrics for various industrial and applications in the environment.
  • One Step Treatment of Polyester Fabrics by Alkali and TiO2 NPs and its Effect on their Functional Performance and Dye-ability
    N. G. Al-Balakocy,T. M. Hassan,S. Y. Aly, S. H. Abd Elsalam
    Journal of the Textile Association, 2024
    10.5281/zenodo.10903231This article is aiming to study the effect of simultaneous treatment of PET and PET/C blended fabricswith sodium hydroxide and TiO2 nanoparticles (NPs) on their functional performance and dye-ability.The advance of the suggested method is production polyester fabrics imparted new and betterfunctional performance (antimicrobial activity and ultraviolet protection) properties durable in theirrepeated laundering processes. The modified and dyed fabrics will be investigated by using: SEM,EDX, FTIR. The color strength (K/S) and the fastness properties of dyed PET and PET/C blendedfabrics samples were assessed. The obtained results showed that, dyeing polyester fabrics aftertreatment with alkali and NPs simultaneously have a tangible effect on both % reduction of colonyforming unit (% CFU) and ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) properties. The dyed samples appearedenhancement in the color strength and fastness properties. The suggested approach is facile and benignto apply on industrial scale without cost investment.
  • Production of antimicrobial nonwoven fabrics based on recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) fibers on industrial scale
    Samy E Shalaby, Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Mahmoud H Elshakankery, Margaretia K Beliakova
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 2024
    One of the ultimate goals of this article is to produce antimicrobial polyester nonwoven fabrics on industrial scale. Therefore, the adaptation and development of pilot conditions for imparting polyester textile materials antimicrobial properties is highly needed. This will pave the way for establishment a technological package for the production of antimicrobial polyester nonwoven fabrics on industrial scale. The effect of semi-industrial scale treatment conditions, mainly antimicrobial substrate (AS) concentration, duration, and temperature on the (%) colony forming unit (CFU) reduction after treatment with aqueous solutions of AS was examined. The antimicrobial activity of treated with AS fibers against S. aureus, E. coli, and C. albicans was investigated using the shake flask method. All PET fibers bounded with AS showed outstanding antimicrobial activities against the previously mentioned three microorganisms. In fact the % of CFU reduction for all PET samples were significant, whereas it was null for the parent fibers.
  • Application of microalgal-ZnO-NPs for reusing polyester/cotton blended fabric wastes after modification by cellulases enzymes
    Osama M. Darwesh, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Ahmed Ghanem, Ibrahim A. Matter
    Waste Disposal and Sustainable Energy, 2023
    Polyester/cotton (PET/C) blended fabric wastes are produced daily in huge amounts, which constitutes an economic loss and an environmental threat if it is not reused appropriately. Modern textile waste recycling technologies put much effort into developing fabric materials with unique properties, such as bioactivity or new optical goods based on modern technologies, especially nano-biotechnology. In this study, zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) were biosynthesized using the aqueous extract of Dunaliella sp. and immobilized on PET/C waste fabrics after enzymatically activated with cellulases. The produced Dunaliella-ZnO-NPs (10–20 nm with a spherical shape) were characterized by High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-Ray diffraction analysis (XRD), and Scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray analyzer (SEM-EDAX), and some functional groups, such as CH, CO, NH, and CN (due to the presence of carboxyl, proteins and hydroxyl groups), were detected, revealing the biosynthesis of ZnO-NPs. The analysis showed that the resulting ZnO-NPS had potent antimicrobial effects, Ultraviolet (UV) protection capabilities, and no cytotoxic effects on the normal human fibroblast cell line (BJ1). On the other hand, enzymatic treatments of PET/C fabric waste with cellulases enhanced the immobilization of biosynthetic nanoparticles on their surface. Modified PET/C fabrics loaded with Dunaliella-ZnO-NPs showed antibacterial and UV protection capabilities making them an eco-friendly and cost-effective candidate for numerous applications. These applications can include the manufacture of active packaging devices, wastewater treatment units, and many other environmental applications. Graphical abstract
  • Effect of Finishing Wet Operation on the Functional Properties Imparted to Polyester Fabrics Loaded with Metal Oxides NPs
    Journal of the Textile Association, 2023
  • Preparation of Photochromic and Photoluminescent Nonwoven Fibrous Mat from Recycled Polyester Waste
    Hend Ahmed, Meram S. Abdelrahman, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Zhen Wen, Tawfik A. Khattab
    Journal of Polymers and the Environment, 2022
  • Photoluminescent and photochromic smart window from recycled polyester reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals
    Naser G. Al‐Balakocy, Meram S. Abdelrahman, Hend Ahmed, Abdelrahman A. Badawy, Ahmed F. Ghanem, Ahmed R. Wassel, Zhen Wen, Tawfik A. Khattab
    Luminescence, 2022
  • Using nano technology for imparting PET/C blended fabric new functional performance properties
    NG Al-Balakocy, TM Hassan, SY Aly, SH Abd Elsalam, Mahmoud Hamouda Elshakankery
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 2022
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Aspergillus oryzae NRRL447 exogenous proteins: Optimization via central composite design, characterization and biological applications
    Ali M. Elshafei, Abdelmageed M. Othman, Maysa A. Elsayed, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Mohamed M. Hassan
    Environmental Nanotechnology Monitoring and Management, 2021
  • Synergizing effect of poly quaternary ammonium salts and metal oxides nanoparticles on wool and wool/polyester fabrics
    Indian Journal of Fibre and Textile Research, 2021
  • Effect of wet processing operations on the functional properties imparted to polyester fabrics loaded with different metal oxides NPs part II: Effect of the different sequences of dyeing
    Samy E Shalaby, Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Margrita K Beliakova, Abdelmageed M Othman
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 2021
  • Simultaneous chemical modification and functional finishing of polyester textiles
    N. Al-Balakocy, T. Hassan, Safaa Khalil, S. El-Salam
    Research Journal of Textile and Apparel, 2021
  • Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles by Aspergillus terreus NRRL265 for imparting durable antimicrobial finishing to polyester cotton blended fabrics: Statistical optimization, characterization, and antitumor activity evaluation
    Abdelmageed M. Othman, Maysa A. Elsayed, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Mohamed M. Hassan, Ali M. Elshafei
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology, 2021
  • Correction to: Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles induced by fungal proteins and its application in different biological activities (Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, (2019), 17, 1, (8), 10.1186/s43141-019-0008-1)
    Abdelmageed M. Othman, Maysa A. Elsayed, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Mohamed M. Hassan, Ali M. Elshafei
    Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 2020
  • Preparation of nylon-6 textile materials for special applications Part 1: Polymerization of 2-methacryloxy ethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride with nylon-6 nonwoven fabric using K2S2O8 as initiator
    Rafaat Abbas, Naser Al-Balakocy, E. M Khalil, Samy Shalaby
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2020
  • Functional finishing of polyamide-6 fabrics with poly quaternary ammonium salt in presence nanometal oxides
    Naser Gad Al-Balakocy, Samiha M Abo El-Ola, Eman A Mwafy, Magda A EL-Bendary
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics, 2020
  • Nonwoven nylon-6 functional filters for protection from air pollutants
    Samy Shalaby, Naser Al-Balakocy, Yasser Ibrahium, Samiha Abo El -Ola, margrita bilyakova
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2020
  • Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles induced by fungal proteins and its application in different biological activities
    Abdelmageed M. Othman, Maysa A. Elsayed, Naser G. Al-Balakocy, Mohamed M. Hassan, Ali M. Elshafei
    Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, 2019
  • Assessment of the produced grafted nylon-6 non woven fabrics as ion-exchangers in wastewater treatment
    Samy Elsebaie Shalaby, Naser Gad Ahmed Al-Balakocy, Samiha Mohammed Abo El-Olaa, Margarita Konstantinovna Beliakova
    Desalination and Water Treatment, 2019
  • Development of pilot scale system for production of nylon-6 fibers grafted with polydimethylaminoethylmathacrylate (PDMAEMA) for the application as ion exchange
    Samy Shalaby, Naser Al-Balakocy, Samiha Abo El -Ola, margrita bilyakova
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2019
  • Establishment of technological package for production of antimicrobial PET and PA nonwoven fabrics on pilot scale
    International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 2018
  • Chemical fixation of antimicrobial substance within polyester and polyamide-6 fibers
    International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 2018
  • Development of pilot scale system for production of polyamide-6 fibers grafted with polymethacrylic acid for ion exchange applications
    Samy Shalaby, Samiha Abo El -Ola, Naser Al-Balakocy, Margrita Bilyakova, Rafaat Abas
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2018
  • Novel cellulose-based halochromic test strips for naked-eye detection of alkaline vapors and analytes
    Hussein Abou-Yousef, Tawfik A. Khattab, Yehia A. Youssef, Naser Al-Balakocy, Samir Kamel
    Talanta, 2017
  • Imparting antimicrobial properties to polyester and polyamide fibers-state of the art
    Journal of the Textile Association, 2017
  • Utilization of short-cut PET fibers as reinforcement additive for Kraft bagasse paper making
    Hussein Abou-Yousefa, naser gad
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2017
  • Effect of Wet processing operations on functional properties imparted to pet fabrics loaded with different metal oxides nanoparticles part I: Effect of finishing on properties imparted to bleached PET fabrics loaded with TiO2, ZnO and SnO2 NPs
    Samy Shalaby, naser gad, Samiha Abo El-Ola, margrita bilyakova, Ali Elshafei
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry, 2017
  • Physical fixation of antimicrobial substances (AS) into polyester fibers manufactured from recycled chips
    International Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2015
  • Chemical modification of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibres for better performance: A review article
    Journal of the Textile Association, 2014
  • Imparting durable antimicrobial properties to regular nylon-6 fibers via reaction in polymer chain
    International Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2014
  • Functional finishing of polyester and polyester cotton blended fabrics with zinc oxide nanoparticles
    International Journal of Applied Chemistry, 2014
  • Antimicrobial finishing of regular and modified nylon-6 fabrics
    S. E. Shalaby, N. G. AL‐Balakocy, O. M. Abdel‐Fatah, A. M. Elshafei
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008
  • Antimicrobial finishing of regular and modified polyethylene terephthalate fabrics
    S. E. Shalaby, N. G. Al‐Balakocy, M. K. Beliakova, O. M. Abdel‐Fatah, A. M. Elshafei
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2008
  • Surface modification of nylon-6 fibers for medical applications
    S. E. Shalaby, N. G. Al‐Balakocy, S. M. Abo El‐Ola
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2007
  • Alkaline treatment of polyethylene glycol modified poly (ethylene terephthalate) fabrics
    Journal of the Textile Association, 2007
  • Graft copolymerization of glycidylmethacrylate onto modified nylon-6 fibers
    S. E. Shalaby, N. G. Al‐Balakocy, S. M. Abo El‐Ola
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 2006
  • Modification of some properties of poly (ethylene terephthalate) fabric
    Journal of the Textile Association, 2004

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Green approach for improving functionality of medical protective textiles using ZnO NPs
    TM Zagloul, TM Hassan, NG Al-Balakocy
    Scientific Reports , 2026
    2026
  • Imparting polyamide-6 nonwoven fabrics antimicrobial activity for medical and intelligent packaging applications
    SE Shalaby, NG Al-Balakocy, T Khataab
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 68 (9), 377-391 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Eco-Friendly approach for enhancing functionality of PET/C blended fabric with ZnO NPs
    NG Al-Balakocy, EF Ahmed, SH Mansour
    Scientific Reports 15 (1), 31131 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 2
  • Vapochromic wool fibers for hazardous ammonia detection using xanthohumol biomolecule from natural extract of common hop (Humulus lupulus L.)
    TA Khattab, HM Ahmed, H Gaffer, NG Al-Balakocy, AA Zaher, IHM Ibrahim, ...
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 277, 134200 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Production of antimicrobial nonwoven fabrics based on recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET) fibers on industrial scale
    SE Shalaby, NG Al-Balakocy, MH Elshakankery, MK Beliakova
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics 19, 15589250241276861 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 2
  • Production of Antimicrobial Nonwoven Fabrics Based on Polyamide-6 (PA-6) Fibers on Industrial Scale
    SE Shalaby, MK Beliakova, NG Al-Balakocy, MH Elshakankery
    2024
  • Circular economy reinforcement through molecular fabrication of textile wastes with microbial synthesized ZnO nanoparticles to have multifunctional properties
    OM Darwesh, IA Matter, NG Al-Balakocy, MI Abo-Alkasem
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 16660 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 22
  • Phyco-biosynthesis of chlorella-CuO-NPs and its immobilization on polyester/cotton blended textile waste activated by cellulase enzymes for application as wastewater …
    H Abdel-Gawad, IA Matter, MI Abo-Alkasem, NG Al-Balakocy, ...
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 67 (7), 609-621 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • One Step Treatment of Polyester Fabrics by Alkali and TiO2 NPs and its Effect on their Functional Performance and Dye-ability
    NG Al-Balakocy, TM Hassan, SY Aly, SH Abd Elsalam
    Journal of the Textile Association 84 (6), 412-420 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Application of microalgal-ZnO-NPs for reusing polyester/cotton blended fabric wastes after modification by cellulases enzymes
    OM Darwesh, NG Al-Balakocy, A Ghanem, IA Matter
    Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy 5 (4), 471-482 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 24
  • Effect of Finishing Wet Operation on the Functional Properties Imparted to Polyester Fabrics Loaded with Metal Oxides NPs
    SE Shalaby, NGA Al-Balakocy, SM Abo El-Ola, MK Beliakova
    Journal of the Textile Association 83 (5), 294 - 202 , 2023
    2023
  • Preparation of photochromic and photoluminescent nonwoven fibrous mat from recycled polyester waste
    H Ahmed, MS Abdelrahman, NG Al-Balakocy, Z Wen, TA Khattab
    Journal of Polymers and the Environment 30 (12), 5239-5251 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 60
  • Photoluminescent and photochromic smart window from recycled polyester reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals
    NG Al‐Balakocy, MS Abdelrahman, H Ahmed, AA Badawy, AF Ghanem, ...
    Luminescence 37 (9), 1575-1584 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 37
  • Using nano technology for imparting PET/C blended fabric new functional performance properties
    NG Al-Balakocy, TM Hassan, SY Aly, SH Abd Elsalam, MH Elshakankery
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics 17, 15589250221101385 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 5
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Aspergillus oryzae NRRL447 exogenous proteins: Optimization via central composite design, characterization and biological applications
    AM Elshafei, AM Othman, MA Elsayed, NG Al-Balakocy, MM Hassan
    Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 16, 100553 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 40
  • Synergizing effect of poly quaternary ammonium salts and metal oxides nanoparticles on wool and wool/polyester fabrics
    SMA El-Ola, NG Al Balakocy, MA El-Bendary, EA Mwafy
    Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research 46, 213-220 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Simultaneous chemical modification and functional finishing of polyester textiles
    NG Al-Balakocy, T Hassan, S Khalil, S Abd El-Salam
    Research Journal of Textile and Apparel 25 (3), 257-273 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 7
  • Effect of wet processing operations on the functional properties imparted to polyester fabrics loaded with different metal oxides NPs part II: effect of the different sequences …
    SE Shalaby, NG Al-Balakocy, MK Beliakova, AM Othman
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics 16, 15589250211005760 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 5
  • Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles by Aspergillus terreus NRRL265 for imparting durable antimicrobial finishing to polyester cotton blended fabrics: Statistical optimization …
    AM Othman, MA Elsayed, NG Al-Balakocy, MMHAM Elshafei
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 31 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Functional finishing of polyamide-6 fabrics with poly quaternary ammonium salt in presence nanometal oxides
    N Gad Al-Balakocy, SM Abo El-Ola, EA Mwafy, MA EL-Bendary
    Journal of Engineered Fibers and Fabrics 15, 1558925020963000 , 2020
    2020
    Citations: 2

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Biosynthesis and characterization of silver nanoparticles induced by fungal proteins and its application in different biological activities
    AM Othman, MA Elsayed, NG Al-Balakocy, MM Hassan, AM Elshafei
    Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 17 (1), 8 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 131
  • Preparation of photochromic and photoluminescent nonwoven fibrous mat from recycled polyester waste
    H Ahmed, MS Abdelrahman, NG Al-Balakocy, Z Wen, TA Khattab
    Journal of Polymers and the Environment 30 (12), 5239-5251 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 60
  • Novel cellulose-based halochromic test strips for naked-eye detection of alkaline vapors and analytes
    H Abou-Yousef, TA Khattab, YA Youssef, N Al-Balakocy, S Kamel
    Talanta 170, 137-145 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 51
  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Aspergillus oryzae NRRL447 exogenous proteins: Optimization via central composite design, characterization and biological applications
    AM Elshafei, AM Othman, MA Elsayed, NG Al-Balakocy, MM Hassan
    Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management 16, 100553 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 40
  • Photoluminescent and photochromic smart window from recycled polyester reinforced with cellulose nanocrystals
    NG Al‐Balakocy, MS Abdelrahman, H Ahmed, AA Badawy, AF Ghanem, ...
    Luminescence 37 (9), 1575-1584 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 37
  • Surface modification of nylon‐6 fibers for medical applications
    SE Shalaby, NG Al‐Balakocy, SM Abo El‐Ola
    Journal of applied polymer science 104 (6), 3788-3796 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 33
  • Antimicrobial finishing of regular and modified nylon‐6 fabrics
    SE Shalaby, NG AL‐Balakocy, OM Abdel‐Fatah, AM Elshafei
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science 110 (2), 738-746 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 27
  • Application of microalgal-ZnO-NPs for reusing polyester/cotton blended fabric wastes after modification by cellulases enzymes
    OM Darwesh, NG Al-Balakocy, A Ghanem, IA Matter
    Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy 5 (4), 471-482 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 24
  • Circular economy reinforcement through molecular fabrication of textile wastes with microbial synthesized ZnO nanoparticles to have multifunctional properties
    OM Darwesh, IA Matter, NG Al-Balakocy, MI Abo-Alkasem
    Scientific Reports 14 (1), 16660 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 22
  • Multi-finishing of polyester and polyester cotton blend fabrics activated by enzymatic treatment and loaded with zinc oxide nanoparticles
    NG Al-Balakocy, K El-Badry, TM Hassan
    Cellulose , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 21
  • Alkali treatment of polyethylene glycol modified polyethylene terephthalate fabrics
    SE Shalaby, NG Al-Balakocy, SM Abo El-Ola
    Journal of Textile Association 68, 31-38 , 2007
    2007
    Citations: 21
  • Biosynthesized silver nanoparticles by Aspergillus terreus NRRL265 for imparting durable antimicrobial finishing to polyester cotton blended fabrics: Statistical optimization …
    AM Othman, MA Elsayed, NG Al-Balakocy, MMHAM Elshafei
    Biocatalysis and Agricultural Biotechnology 31 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 19
  • Antimicrobial finishing of regular and modified polyethylene terephthalate fabrics
    SE Shalaby, NG Al‐Balakocy, MK Beliakova, OM Abdel‐Fatah, ...
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science 109 (2), 942-950 , 2008
    2008
    Citations: 17
  • Imparting antimicrobial properties to polyester and polyamide fibers-state of the art
    NG Al-Balakocy, SE Shalaby
    J. Text. Assoc 78, 179-201 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 15
  • Development of pilot scale system for production of nylon-6 fibers grafted with polydimethylaminoethylmathacrylate (PDMAEMA) for the application as ion exchange
    SE Shalaby, NG Al-Balakocy, S Abo El-Ola
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 62 (9), 1713-1723 , 2019
    2019
    Citations: 12
  • Effect of surface activation of nylon-6 fabrics by plasma and grafting with vinyl monomers on its functional finishing with TiO2 nanoparticles
    NG Al-Balakocy, A El-Ola
    Journal of Applied Sciences Research 9 (3), 1743-1753 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 12
  • Graft copolymerization of glycidylmethacrylate onto modified nylon‐6 fibers
    SE Shalaby, NG Al‐Balakocy, SM Abo El‐Ola
    Journal of applied polymer science 99 (3), 613-618 , 2006
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