Magdy Kandil Zahran

@helwan.edu.eg

Chemistry Department/Faculty of Science
Professor of Applied Organic Chemistry

Magdy Kandil Zahran


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Magdy K. Zahran is a professor emeritus in the Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Helwan University.

EDUCATION

Professor Zahran attended Mahala El-Kobra schools for primary and secondary education. He obtained his B.S. degree in chemistry from Tanta University, Egypt, in 1980. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Helwan University, Cairo, Egypt, in 1987 and 1991, respectively. Since 2010, he has been a distinguished professor in applied organic chemistry at the University of Helwan, where he was a lecturer and an associate professor in 1991 and 1999, respectively.

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Zahran's research interests include a variety of applied organic chemistry branches.
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RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Augmenting the antimicrobial activity of clindamycin hydrochloride-loaded acrylate polymer/zinc oxide nanocomposites against pathogenic microbes
    RA Sobh, AS Mohammed, WS Mohamed, MK Zahran, TF Hassanein
    RSC advances 16 (27), 24947-24963 , 2026
    2026
  • Phytochemical-Assisted Green Synthesis of Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Silver Nanoparticles Using Cichorium Intybus Extract for Enhanced Medical Cotton Fabrics
    AI Ghiniwa, MK Zahran, H El Rafie, E Ayad, M Abdelaziz, TS Mohamed
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 68 (9), 715-728 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Unveiling the Potential of Syzygium aqueum Extracts: Chemical Profiling, Bioactivities and Assessment of ADME Associated Physicochemical Properties
    S Hussien, AM Abdou, AM Saad, AA Hamed, MK Zahran, MA Ghareeb
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 68 (9), 453-466 , 2025
    2025
  • Tailoring electrochemically-active biofilm activity grown on binder-free hierarchical core-shell CoFe2O4@ NiMoO4 nanocomposite-modified carbon-felt bioanodes for high …
    Y Ahmed, F El-Gohary, MK Zahran, SK Mohamed, M Mahmoud
    Journal of Power Sources 648, 237413 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Modern designs of electrochemical sensor for accurate drug analysis in pharmaceutical and biological samples: Principles, nanofabrication, and key challenges
    A Barhoum, A Naseef, YM Ahmed, MK Zahran, Y Alhashemi, ...
    Materials Chemistry and Physics 337, 130588 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 14
  • Acrylic molecularly imprinted polymer-based electrochemical sensor for precise nanomolar quantification of daclatasvir dihydrochloride in Daclavirdin®, Serum, and Urine
    A Naseef, FM Abdel-Haleem, MK Zahran, A Barhoum
    Microchemical Journal 208, 112389 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Evaluation of smart bi-functional dressing based on polysaccharide hydrogels and Brassica oleracea extract for wound healing and continuous monitoring
    AA Arafa, OA Hakeim, AA Nada, MK Zahran, NM Shaffie, AY Ibrahim
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 286, 138339 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 4
  • Kinetic and Isotherm Models For Metal Removal Using Modified Graphene
    SW Hgag, S Abdel Moniem, M Eid, MK Zahran, A Barhoom, HS Ibrahim
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 67 (12), 245-252 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • UPLC-QTOF/MS profiling of Portulaca oleracea extract and green biosynthesis of gold nanoparticles with anticancer potential
    NT El-Bayioumy, MK Zahran, HM El-Rafie, MI Fatahalla, M Abdelaziz, ...
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 67 (12), 347-363 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 6
  • Valorization of paper-mill sludge laden with 2-chlorotoluene using hydroxyapatite@ biochar nanocomposite to enrich methanogenic community: A techno-economic approach
    RM Hafez, A Tawfik, GK Hassan, MK Zahran, AA Younes, ...
    Biomass and Bioenergy 190, 107401 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 5
  • Synergism of floated paperboard sludge cake/sewage sludge for maximizing biomethane yield and biochar recovery from digestate: a step towards circular economy
    RM Hafez, A Tawfik, GK Hassan, MK Zahran, AA Younes, ...
    Chemosphere 362, 142639 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 8
  • Multicomponent reactions of cyanoacetanilide derivatives: Synthesis of coumarin and quinoline derivative and evaluations of their cytotoxicity
    RM Mohareb, MK Zahran, HR Maghraby, AEM Abdallah
    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 38 (3), 739-750 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 4
  • Alginate-modified surfactants functionalized metal-organic framework-based fluorescent film sensors for detection and adsorption of volatile aldehydes in water
    ES Bishay, AH Elged, AA Farag, MK Zahran, SM Tawfik
    International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 259, 129080 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 20
  • Multicomponent reactions of cyanoacetanilide derivatives: Synthesis of coumarin and quinoline derivatives and evaluations of their cytotoxicity
    AEMA Rafat M. Mohareb , Magdy K. Zahran , Hager R. Maghraby
    Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia 38 (3), 739-750 , 2024
    2024
  • Efficient anticorrosive acrylate water-borne paint based on polyaniline nanocomposite dispersion for carbon steel protection in 3.5% NaCl solution
    N Elhalawany, M Yehia, AM Abdel-karim, MM Saleeb, MK Zahran
    Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion 9 (1), 6 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 7
  • Enhancement of cytotoxic and antioxidant activities of Digenea simplex chloroform extract using the nanosuspension technique
    HM El-Rafie, EA Hasan, MK Zahran
    Bioprocess and Biosystems Engineering 46 (2), 279-296 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 14
  • In vitro cytotoxicity against breast cancer using biogenically synthesized gold and iron oxide nanoparticles derived from the hydroethanolic extract of Salvia officinalis L
    HM El-Rafie, SMA El-Aziz, MK Zahran
    Chemical Papers 77 (1), 361-373 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 15
  • Synthesis and characterization of emulsion polymerizable surfactant based on ethoxylate alcohol maleate
    MK Zahran, AI Hamed, A El-Hag Ali
    Egyptian Journal of Chemistry 65 (132), 1369-1378 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Polystyrene sulfonate coated activated graphene aerogel for boosting desalination performance using capacitive deionization
    AG El-Deen, HK El-kholly, MEM Ali, HS Ibrahim, MK Zahran, MH Helal, ...
    Separation and Purification Technology 299, 121760 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 30
  • Synthesis and characterization of polymerizable surfactants based on ethoxylate alcohol cinnamate for emulsion polymerization
    MK Zahran, AI Hamed, AEH Ali
    Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences 15 (2), 59-66 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 7

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using polysaccharides extracted from marine macro algae
    HM El-Rafie, MH El-Rafie, MK Zahran
    Carbohydrate Polymers 96 (2), 403-410 , 2013
    2013
    Citations: 411
  • Corrosion inhibition efficiency and surface activity of benzothiazol-3-ium cationic Schiff base derivatives in hydrochloric acid
    NA Negm, YM Elkholy, MK Zahran, SM Tawfik
    Corrosion Science 52 (10), 3523-3536 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 230
  • Surface modification of cotton fabrics for antibacterial application by coating with AgNPs–alginate composite
    MK Zahran, HB Ahmed, MH El-Rafie
    Carbohydrate polymers 108, 145-152 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 175
  • Characterization of nanosilver coated cotton fabrics and evaluation of its antibacterial efficacy
    MH El-Rafie, HB Ahmed, MK Zahran
    Carbohydrate polymers 107, 174-181 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 159
  • Functionalization of medical cotton by direct incorporation of silver nanoparticles
    HE Emam, NH Saleh, KS Nagy, MK Zahran
    International journal of biological macromolecules 78, 249-256 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 115
  • Facile size-regulated synthesis of silver nanoparticles using pectin
    MK Zahran, HB Ahmed, MH El-Rafie
    Carbohydrate polymers 111, 971-978 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 89
  • Preparation and characterization of smart therapeutic pH-sensitive wound dressing from red cabbage extract and chitosan hydrogel
    AA Arafa, AA Nada, AY Ibrahim, P Sajkiewicz, MK Zahran, OA Hakeim
    International journal of biological macromolecules 182, 1820-1831 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 88
  • Multifunctional hydroxyapatite/silver nanoparticles/cotton gauze for antimicrobial and biomedical applications
    MM Said, M Rehan, SM El-Sheikh, MK Zahran, MS Abdel-Aziz, ...
    Nanomaterials 11 (2), 429 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 87
  • Generation of biocompatible nanogold using H2O2–starch and their catalytic/antimicrobial activities
    HE Emam, MK Zahran, HB Ahmed
    European Polymer Journal 90, 354-367 , 2017
    2017
    Citations: 86
  • Instantly AgNPs deposition through facile solventless technique for poly-functional cotton fabrics
    HE Emam, NH Saleh, KS Nagy, MK Zahran
    International journal of biological macromolecules 84, 308-318 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 86
  • Ag0 nanoparticles containing cotton fabric: Synthesis, characterization, color data and antibacterial action
    HE Emam, MK Zahran
    International journal of biological macromolecules 75, 106-114 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 80
  • Alginate mediate for synthesis controllable sized AgNPs
    MK Zahran, HB Ahmed, MH El-Rafie
    Carbohydrate polymers 111, 10-17 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 80
  • Greener therapeutic pH-sensing wound dressing based on Curcuma Longa and cellulose hydrogel
    AA Arafa, AA Nada, AY Ibrahim, MK Zahran, OA Hakeim
    European Polymer Journal 159, 110744 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 75
  • Heatless synthesis of well dispersible Au nanoparticles using pectin biopolymer
    HB Ahmed, MK Zahran, HE Emam
    International journal of biological macromolecules 91, 208-219 , 2016
    2016
    Citations: 72
  • Facile precursor for synthesis of silver nanoparticles using alkali treated maize starch
    MH El-Rafie, HB Ahmed, MK Zahran
    International scholarly research notices 2014 (1), 702396 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 69
  • UV-curable encapsulation of surface—Modified organic pigments for inkjet printing of textiles
    OA Hakeim, AA Arafa, MK Zahran, LAW Abdou
    Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects 447, 172-182 , 2014
    2014
    Citations: 68
  • Room temperature synthesis of metallic nanosilver using acacia to impart durable biocidal effect on cotton fabrics
    HE Emam, MH El-Rafie, HB Ahmed, MK Zahran
    Fibers and Polymers 16 (8), 1676-1687 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 67
  • One-step process for enzymatic desizing and bioscouring of cotton fabrics
    AS Aly, SM Sayed, MK Zahran
    Journal of Natural Fibers 7 (2), 71-92 , 2010
    2010
    Citations: 64
  • Benzothiazol-3-ium cationic Schiff base surfactants: synthesis, surface activity and antimicrobial applications against pathogenic and sulfur reducing bacteria in oil fields
    NA Negm, YM Elkholy, FM Ghuiba, MK Zahran, SA Mahmoud, SM Tawfik
    Journal of dispersion science and technology 32 (4), 512-518 , 2011
    2011
    Citations: 57
  • A comparative study of the polymerization of acrylic acid with native and hydrolyzed maize starches using a potassium bromate-thiourea dioxide redox initiation system
    MH El-Rafie, MK Zahran, KF El Tahlawy, A Hebeish
    Polymer degradation and stability 47 (1), 73-85 , 1995
    1995
    Citations: 51